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8. • 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 Lots 4, 5, 8, and 9, Block 470, Eastern Division, located at 317 East Eistetter Street and 316 and 318 East Bustamante Street, from B-1 (Limited Business District) to B-3 (Community Business District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial of the proposed zone change, and staff does not support the application. ZC-068-2026 District IV

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

Official Roll-Call Vote

Expands Gov't • 7.0/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (4 - 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)
ABSTAIN
“NP”
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 EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 7.0/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).