City Council Meeting

City Council Meeting Agenda Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM City Hall – 520 East Ocean Blvd. Los Fresnos, TX 78566 https://cityoflosfresnos.com/meetings NOTICE OF SAID MEETING IS HEREBY GIVEN BY THE CITY OF LOS FRESNOS PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 551, TITLE 5 OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT. A. CALL MEETING TO ORDER B. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE C. VISITORS REMARKS To speak, you must sign in with the City Secretary prior to the meeting. You have a limit of 5 minutes to speak. D. PUBLIC HEARING 1. Public hearing for citizens of Los Fresnos to review project performance and obtain comments regarding the 2023 State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Contract No. CDV23- 0338 administered by the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA). E. CONSENT AGENDA All matters listed are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless requested by a member of the City Council. The item may subsequently be removed from the Consent Agenda to be considered separately. 1. Consideration and ACTION to approve the minutes June 9, 2026. 2. Consideration and action to approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 577, annexing a 29.229-acre tract of land out of Tract 45, Subdivision “F” of the Paredes Tract Subdivision in Share 19, Espiritu Santo Grant, Cameron County, Texas. Said 29.229-acre tract is also part of a 747.21-acre tract described in a deed recorded in Volume 22333, Page 291 of the Official Records of Cameron County, Texas; said property being located on the southeast side of the City of Los Fresnos and extending the City’s corporate limits. 3. Consideration and ACTION to approve the second reading of an ordinance of the City of Los Fresnos, Texas, prohibiting outdoor burning within the city limits; providing limited exceptions consistent with Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regulations; incorporating state law authority; establishing a permit process; providing for automatic amendment; providing penalties; and providing for severability and effective date. 4. Consideration and ACTION to approve the second reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 10 “Businesses,” Article VIII “Mobile Food Vendor Courts/Parks” of the Los Fresnos Code of Ordinances. 5. Consideration and ACTION to approve the second reading of an ordinance establishing regulations for the location and operation of individual mobile food vendors. 6. Consideration and ACTION to update the fee schedule to reflect the administrative site review fee. 7. Consideration and ACTION to approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Los Fresnos and the Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District (LFCISD) Career & Technical Education Program for participation in the Law, Public Safety, Corrections  & Security (LPSCS) student internship/training program for the 2026–2027 and 2027–2028 school years. 8. Consideration and ACTION to approve a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Los Fresnos Police Department and Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District (CISD) for participation in the Career & Technical Education Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security (LPSCS) Program for the 2026–2027 and 2027–2028 school years. 9. Consideration and ACTION to approve the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 42 “Traffic and Vehicles,” Article I “In General,” Section 42-3 “Truck Routes Designated; Use Required; Exceptions” of the Code of Ordinances by adding FM 1575 (Old Alice Road) and FM 803 (Olmito North Road) as designated truck routes; and providing for a repealer, severability, penalty, and an effective date. 10. Consideration and ACTION to authorize the City Manager to dispose of surplus items. 11. Consideration and ACTION to approve the Los Fresnos Mutual Aid Agreement 2026, authorizing the City of Los Fresnos to participate in the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council (LRGVDC) Master Mutual Aid Agreement, and authorize the Mayor to execute the Participation Notice on behalf of the City. The agreement provides a framework for mutual aid assistance among participating local governments during disasters and emergencies, including emergency management, police, fire, EMS, utility, public works, and debris removal services, pursuant to Chapters 418, 433, and 791 of the Texas Government Code and Chapter 362 of the Texas Local Government Code. 12. Consideration and ACTION to approve a midyear budget amendment. 13. Consideration and ACTION to excuse the absence of Larry Meade from the June 15, 2026 Planning & Zoning meeting. F. ACTION ITEMS 1. Consideration and ACTION to accept a Petition Requesting Annexation by Land Owner for a 54.761-Acre Tract of land, more or less, consisting of 1.299 acres out of Block Sixteen (16) and 0.622 acres out of Block Seventeen (17), Thomson Tract Subdivision, out of Share 22 of the Espiritu Santo Grant, as per map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 4, Page 24, Map Records, Cameron County, Texas, and 29.942 acres out of Block One Hundred and Thirty Two (132), 11.580 acres out of Block One Hundred and Thirty Three (133), 3.741 acres out of Block One Hundred and Forty-one (141), 7.577 acres out of Block One Hundred and Forty-two (142) of the Fresnos Land and Irrigation Company’s Subdivision, out of Share 22 of the Espiritu Santo Grant, as per map or plat thereof recorded in Volume 3, Pages 9 and 9A, Map Records, Cameron County, Texas, references to which are here made for all purpose, located on the South side of Stanford Road, approximately 925.0 feet East of Old Alice Road (Highway FM 1575) and set at date and time for a public hearing. 2. Consideration and ACTION to approve an engagement agreement with Burton, McCumber & Longoria, LLP to perform annual financial audits and related reporting services for the City of Los Fresnos for fiscal years ending September 30, 2026, 2027, and 2028. 3. Consideration and ACTION to approve a five-year extension of the City's solid waste collection and disposal services agreement with Republic Services. 4. Consideration and ACTION to approve Work Authorization No. 7 with Guzman & Muñoz Engineering and Surveying, Inc. (GMES) for engineering services related to Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) DWSRF Project No. 62627, including revisions to project plans and specifications, bid package preparation, and associated project management services, in  an amount not to exceed $539,765.00, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all necessary documents 5. Consideration and ACTION to approve a Resolution authorizing the filing of an application with the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) for financial assistance for water reservoir improvements; designating an authorized representative; and authorizing the engagement of necessary professional services in connection with the application. 6. Consider, Discuss and Approve authorization to issue requests for proposal for administrative services (RFP) and requests for qualifications for engineering services (RFQ) for grant application and implementation services for Texas Community Development Grant Program for FY2027 and/or FY2028 Community Development Fund as administered by the Texas Department of Agriculture. 7. Consideration and ACTION to approve the Order of Election and Notice of Election for the November 3, 2026 City Election and authorize the City Secretary to make any necessary changes in locations, days, dates, and times that may be ordered by the Governor or the Cameron County Elections Office. 8. Consideration and ACTION to approve a contract with Cameron County Election Administration to conduct the early voting and election day voting for November 3, 2026 City Election. G. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE CITY MANAGER’S REPORT 1. City Manager Report A. Wastewater Treatment Plant & Wastewater Collection System B. Water Treatment Plant & Water Distribution System C. Street Projects D. Drainage E. Whipple Road F. Hike & Bike Trail G. COVID 19 Funds H. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF DEPARTMENT REPORTS 1. Financial Report May 2026 1. Monthly 2. Year to Date 3. Sales Tax. 2. Public Works Report May 2026 1. Water and Wastewater Activity 2. Calls for Service 3. Building permits 4. Recycling 5. Waste Water Treatment Plant Discharge Monitoring Report. 3. Police Department May 2026 1. Calls-By Type 2. Calls-By Date & Time 3. Incidents-By Violation 4. Arrests-By Type 5. Accidents-By Streets & Intersection 6. Magistrates 7. Index Crimes by Zone. 4. Municipal Court May 2026 1. City Monthly Report 2. Linebarger Monthly Report. 5. Library Report May 2026 1. Monthly Report. 6. Fire Marshal's Report May 2026 1. Monthly Report 7. Fire Department Report May 2026 1. Monthly Report. 8. Senior Citizen Program Report May 2026 1. Monthly Report 9. Community Development Corporation May 2026 1. Minutes 2. CDC Consultant Report.  10. Planning & Zoning Commission Report April 2026 1. Minutes I. CLOSED SESSION 1. Deliberation regarding personnel matters pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074, specifically to review applications, conduct interviews, discuss the qualifications of candidates, and deliberate the selection of a preferred candidate for the position of City Manager, including consideration of additional applicants, modification of the candidate pool, and selection of any additional candidates deemed appropriate. J. OPEN SESSION 1. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074: Discuss and take possible action regarding the selection of finalists and a preferred candidate for the position of City Manager, including authorization to negotiate an employment agreement with the preferred candidate. K. ADJOURNMENT This is to certify that I, Jacqueline Moya, posted this agenda on the front bulletin board of the City Hall and the city website at www.cityoflosfresnos.com on July 8, 2026 on or before 5:30 p.m. and it shall remain so posted continuously for at least 3 business days preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. /s/ Jacqueline Moya, City Secretary Persons with any disabilities that would like to attend meetings must notify City Secretary 24 hours in advance so that the City can make arrangements for that disabled person.