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City Council Meeting Tuesday, September 08, 2026 06:00 PM City Hall – 520 East Ocean Blvd. Los Fresnos, TX 78566

A.CALL MEETING TO ORDER

B.INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

C.VISITORS REMARKS

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D.PRESENTATION

  1. 1.Presentation recognizing the partnership between the City of Los Fresnos and Los Fresnos Consolidated Independent School District in support of the Career and Technical Education Program. The partnership provides local students with valuable work-based learning, mentorship, career exploration, and real-world experience in public service through internship and training opportunities.

  2. 2.Presentation of Years of Service Awards recognizing employees for their dedication, commitment, and valuable contributions to the City. Employees reaching milestone years of service will be acknowledged and honored for their continued service to the organization and the community.

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. 1.Consideration and ACTION to approve the minutes from August 11, 2026 and August 18, 2026.

  2. 2.Consideration and ACTION to approve a Proclamation designating October 4-10, 2026 as Fire Prevention Week.

  3. 3.Consideration and ACTION to approve the final plat of Valle Alto East Commercial Subdivision IV.

  4. 4.Consideration and ACTION to approve the preliminary plat for Valle Alto East Subdivision Phase VII & VIII.

  5. 5.Consideration and ACTION to excuse the absence of Marcos Huerta from the August 3, 2026 CDC meeting.

  6. 6.Consideration and ACTION to approve the Quarterly Investment Portfolio Report ended as of June 30, 2026.

  7. 7.Consideration and ACTION to approve the second reading of Ordinance 586 adopting the budget for fiscal year 2026-2027.

  8. 8.Consideration and ACTION to approve the second reading of Ordinance 587 approving the 2026 tax roll and levying municipal ad valorem taxes for the use, benefit and support of the City directing the assessment and collection thereof.

  9. 9.Consideration and ACTION to approve a Resolution authorizing the submission of grant applications to the Texas Office of the Governor for the 2026 and 2027 Operation Lone Star Grant Program (Grant Nos. 5549101 and 5549102), designating Roberto Baez, City Manager, as the Authorized Official and Pablo A. Garza, Director of Finance, as the Financial Officer, and authorizing the City to provide any required matching funds and comply with all grant requirements.

F.ACTION ITEMS

  1. 1.Consideration and ACTION to approve a service agreement with the Los Fresnos Chamber of Commerce.

  2. 2.Approval or rejection to approve the following Service Agreements:

    A.  Los Fresnos Volunteer Fire Department

    B.  Los Fresnos Ambulance Service

    C. Los Fresnos Educational & Recreation Club

  3. 3.Consideration and ACTION to approve the bids received for the following:

    A. Official Newspaper

    B. Vehicle Tire Maintenance

    C. Chemicals

  4. 4.Consideration and ACTION to approve a petition to be released from the Los Fresnos Extraterritorial Jurisdiction by a landowner with property located on FM 1575.

  5. 5.Consideration and ACTION to approve the first and second reading of an ordinance releasing property from the city’s Extraterritorial Jurisdiction.

  6. 6.Consideration and ACTION to approve a resolution awarding the selected grant management firm for grant pre-application, application, and implementation services for the City of Los Fresnos 2027 Texas Community Development Grant Fund Program as administered by the Texas Department of Agriculture. If applicable, city’s designated representative is authorized to negotiate and agree to a final fee on behalf of city.

  7. 7.Consideration and ACTION to approve a resolution awarding the selected grant management firm for grant pre-application, application, and implementation services for the City of Los Fresnos 2028 Texas Community Development Grant Fund Program as administered by the Texas Department of Agriculture. If applicable, city’s designated representative is authorized to negotiate and agree to a final fee on behalf of city.

  8. 8.Consideration and ACTION to deem the City Manager transition complete and discontinue the temporary pay increase previously approved for the City Secretary in connection with additional duties performed during the transition period.

G.ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE CITY MANAGER’S REPORT

  1. 1.City Manager Report

    A.                Council Priorities

    B.                Organizational Leadership

    C.                Policy & Governance

    D.                Finance & Budget

    E.                Strategic Initiatives

    F.                Intergovernmental & Regional Relations

    G.                Grants & External Funding

    H.                Community & Stakeholder Engagement

    I.                Looking Ahead

    J.         Projects Update: Wastewater Treatment Plant & Wastewater           Collection System, Water Treatment Plant & Water Distribution System, Street Projects, Drainage

H.ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF DEPARTMENT REPORTS

  1. 1.Financial Report July 2026 1. Monthly 2. Year to Date 3. Sales Tax

  2. 2.Public Works Report July 2026 1. Water and Wastewater Activity 2. Calls for Service 3. Building Permits 4. Recycling 5. Waste Water Treatment Plant Discharge Monitoring Report

  3. 3.Police Department July 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. 4.Municipal Court July 2026 1. City Monthly Report 2. Linebarger Monthly Report.

  5. 5.Library Report July 2026 1. Monthly Report

  6. 6.Fire Marshal's Report July 2026 1. Monthly Report

  7. 7.Fire Department Report July 2026 1. Monthly Report

  8. 8.Senior Citizen Program Report July 2026 1. Monthly Report

  9. 9.Community Development Corporation July 2026 1. Minutes 2. CDC Consultant Report.

  10. 10.Planning & Zoning Commission Report July 2026 1. Minutes

I.CLOSED SESSION

  1. 1.Closed Session - Deliberation pursuant to Section 551.071 Title 5 of the Texas Government Code, the Texas Open Meetings Act regarding the following: Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal issues, procurement requirements, contractual obligations and potential remedies associated with street improvements previously authorized by the city.

J.OPEN SESSION

  1. 1.Open Session Pursuant to Sections 551.071, Title 5 of the Texas Government code, the Texas Open Meetings Act deliberation and possible action regarding the following: Legal issues, procurement requirements, contractual obligations and potential remedies associated with street improvements previously authorized by the city.

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 September 1, 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

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