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11. • Planning & Zoning Public Hearing & Introductory OrdinanceCity of Laredo (Webb County)

Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning approximately 22.82 acres, as further described by metes and bounds in attached Exhibit A, located west of US Highway 83 and north of Masterson Road, from AG (Agricultural District) and B-3 (Community Business District) to R-1B (Single Family High Density District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed zone change and staff supports the application

Presented in: City of Laredo City Council on 2026-08-17
Meeting Agenda PDFOfficial Minutes PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 6.5/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (5 - 0)
“Motion to close and introduce and bring back on the following City Council meeting.”
GG
Gilbert Gonzalez
Councilmember, District 1 (District 1)
YES
“For”
R"
Ricardo "Richie" Rangel, Jr.
Councilmember, District 2 (District 2)
ABSTAIN
“NP”
MR
Melissa R. Cigarroa
Councilmember, District 3 (District 3)
YES
“For”
R"
Ricardo "Rick" Garza
Councilmember, District 4 (District 4)
YES
“For”
RG
Ruben Gutierrez, Jr.
Councilmember, District 5 (District 5)
YES
“For”
VP
Vanessa Perez
Councilmember, District 7 (District 7)
ABSTAIN
“NP”
AC
Alyssa Cigarroa
Councilmember, District 8 (District 8)
YES
“For”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Motion to close and introduce and bring back on the following City Council meeting.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 6.5/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.