VIII.1. Appointment by Council Member Dr. Marte A. Martinez of Richard "Rick" Laurel to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee.

VIII.2. Appointment by Council Member Dr. Marte A. Martinez of Maribel Garcia to the Convention & Visitors Bureau Advisory Committee.

VIII.3. Appointment by Mayor Pete Saenz of Elizabeth Alonzo-Villarreal to the Airport Advisory Committee.

VIII.4. Appointment by Mayor Pete Saenz of Doug Alford to the Municipal Civil Service Commission.

VIII.5. Appointment by Mayor Pete Saenz of David Puig to the Port of Entry Advisory Committee.

VIII.6. Appointment by Mayor Pete Saenz of Bill Young to the Port of Entry Advisory Committee.

VIII.7. Appointment by Mayor Pete Saenz of Elia Guevara to the Port of Entry Advisory Committee.

VIII.8. Appointment by Mayor Pete Saenz of Dr. Xavier Cantu to the Telecommunications Advisory Committee.

VIII.9. Appointment by Council Member Ruben Gutierrez of Luis Hinojosa to the Port of Entry Advisory Committee.

VIII.10. Appointment by Council Member Alyssa Cigarroa of Robert Simpson to the Animal Care Services Advisory Committee.

IX.1. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending Chapter 23 (Parks and Recreation) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Laredo to allow for an addition to the recreational equipment fees to include the rental of pergolas at our swimming pools at the rate of $25.00 for four (4) hours or $50.00 per day; containing a savings clause; containing a severability clause and providing an effective date.

IX.2. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Laredo Land Development Code, Sections 24.62.5 and 24.62.6 of Article IV (Zoning Regulations), to allow for the administrative transfer of special use and conditional use permits; amending the Laredo Land Development Code Sections 24.94.10 and 24.93.12 of Article VI (Administrative Procedures) to revise the criteria and procedures for the revocation of special and conditional use permits; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing a severability clause; providing for publication and providing for an effective date.

IX.3. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning an approximately 18. 79-acre tract of land being out and part of Survey 2149, Abst. 594. , RH Raines, Original Grantee, located south of Rockrose Dr. and west of Nogal Ln., from R-2 (Multi-Family Residential District) to R-1 MH (Single Family Manufactured Housing District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed zone change, and Staff supports the proposed application. ZC-037-2020 District Ill

IX.4. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 1, Block 13, College Heights Subdivision, Unit Ill, located at 1637 Rene Solis Dr., from B-3 (Community Business District) & R-1A (Single Family Reduced Area District) to B-3 (Community Business District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed zone change, and Staff supports the proposed application. ZC-038-2021 District Ill

IX.5. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by authorizing a Special Use Permit for a restaurant serving alcohol, on Lot 4A, Block 1, Vista Hermosa, Unit Ill, located at 5507 Mc Pherson Road. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed zone change, and Staff supports the proposed zone change. ZC-035-2021 District V

IX.6. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 2A and 28, Block 1, Bartlett Apartments Subdivision at Jacaman Ranch, located at 6702 and 6706 Bartlett Ave., from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-4 ( Highway Commercial District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial of the proposed zone change, and Staff does not support the proposed application. ZC-034-2021 District V

IX.7.Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning Lot 4A, Block 1, Mc Pherson West Subdivision, Unit 3, Manor Plaza, located at 610 Manor Rd., from B-3 (Community Business District) to B-3 PUD (Community Business District-Planned Unit Development). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial of the proposed zone change, and Staff supports the proposed zone change. ZC-039-2021 District V

IX.8. Public Hearing and Introductory Ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance (Map) of the City of Laredo by rezoning the north 1/2 of Lot 2, Block 338, Western Division, located at 1703 Santa Isabel Ave., from M-1 (Light Manufacturing District) to R-1 (Single Family Residential District). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed zone change, and Staff supports the proposed zone change. ZC-040-2021 District VIII

XII.12. 2021 - 0 - 1 2 3 Discuss and approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Laredo, Texas Sports Venue Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Taxable Series 2021 in the estimated amount of $49,810,000.00 to finance a sports complex venue project and related infrastructure and ordaining other matters relating to the subject including authorizing a bond purchase agreement and an official statement, and providing for the security of the bonds and the pledging of a sales tax and authorizing amendment to the city's budget to appropriate such proceeds for purposes authorized herein and delegating to certain city officials the authority to approve all final terms of the bonds.

XII.13. 2021 - 0 - 1 2 4 Discuss and approve an ordinance by the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of City of Laredo, Texas General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2021A in the approximate amount of $4,175,000.00; approving and authorizing a purchase contract, an escrow agreement, and a paying agent/registrar agreement; approving and authorizing all other instruments and procedures related thereto; delegating authority to certain city officials to select outstanding bonds to be refunded and approve all final terms of the bonds; and authorizing amendment to the city's budget to appropriate such proceeds for purposes authorized herein; and ordaining other matters relating to the subject.

XII.14. 2021-0-125 Discuss and approve an ordinance by the City Council of the City of Laredo, Texas authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of City of Laredo, Texas General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Taxable Series 2021 B in the approximate amount of $4,125,000.00; approving and authorizing a purchase contract, an escrow agreement, and a paying agenUregistrar agreement; approving and authorizing all other instruments and procedures related thereto; delegating to certain city officials to select outstanding bonds to be refunded and approve all final terms of the bonds; and authorizing amendment to the city's budget to appropriate such proceeds for purposes authorized herein; and ordaining other matters relating to the subject

XII.15. 2021-0-12 6 Discuss and approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of "City of Laredo, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2021 B" in the approximate amount of $2,210,000.00 for paying all or a portion of the City's contractual obligations incurred for the purpose of: 1. planning, constructing, improving and repairing city streets, sidewalks, and drainage improvements, together with right-of-ways acquisition, traffic and street signalization, landscaping, and lighting improvements in the city's reinvestment zone number one (downtown area); and 2. paying legal, fiscal, and engineering fees in connection with such projects; securing the payment thereof by authorizing the levy of an annual ad valorem tax; approving and authorizing the execution of all instruments and procedures related thereto including a paying agenUregistrar agreement and a purchase contract; approving the form of an official statement; delegating to certain city officials the authority to approve all final terms of the certificates of obligation; authorizing amendment to the city's budget to appropriate such proceeds for purposes authorized herein; and declaring an effective date.

XII.16. 2021-0-127 Discuss and approve an ordinance authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of "City of Laredo, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2021 A" in the approximate amount of $27,445,000.00 for paying all or a portion of the city's contractual obligations incurred for the purpose of: 1. planning, constructing, improving and repairing city streets, sidewalks, and drainage improvements, together with right-of-ways acquisition, traffic and street signalization, landscaping, and lighting improvements; 2. acquiring, constructing and improving municipal parks and recreational facilities; 3. constructing, acquiring, equipping, renovating and improving city owned buildings, acquiring municipal equipment and municipal vehicles for various City Departments, to wit: City Administration, Building Development Services Department, Health and Welfare Department, Engineering Department, Parks and Recreation Department, Public Safety Departments, Public Works Department, Transit Department; Traffic Department; and Animal Care Services Department; 4. undertaking various capital improvement beautification projects throughout the city; 5. constructing, acquiring and equipping improvements to the city's municipal landfills, including the acquisition of vehicles; 6. purchasing and acquiring existing landfill at 10705 Highways 359 for municipal landfill purposes; and 7. paying legal, fiscal, and engineering fees in connection with such projects; securing the payment thereof by authorizing the levy of an annual ad valorem tax; approving and authorizing the execution of all instruments and procedures related thereto including a paying agent/registrar agreement and a purchase contract; approving the form of an official statement; delegating to certain city officials the authority to approve all final terms of the certificates of obligation; authorizing amendment to the city's budget to appropriate such proceeds for purposes authorized herein; and declaring an effective date

XIII.17.2021 -0-1 1 6 Authorizing the City Manager to amend the FY 2020-2021 Community Development Department budget by increasing revenues and expenditures in the amount of $200,000. 00 in order to appropriate Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) funds available for the Texas Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program (T EMAP) to assist low to moderate income eligible families/individuals impacted by the COV ID-19 pandemic. Additionally, amending the FY 2020-2021 full-time equivalent (FTE) position listing by adding one (1) Grant Coordinator, R35 position.

XIII.18.2021 -0-1 1 7 Authorizing the City Manager to amend the Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Community Development Department's budget by increasing revenues and expenditures in the amount of $8,295,954. 90 in order to appropriate the second allocation from the U. S. Department of the Treasury which includes the direct allocation of $6,275,789.90 and a High-Need Allocation of $2,020,165.00. Funds are available for Emergency Rental Assistance through the American Rescue Plan for households that are unable to pay rent and utilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic, to be provided to eligible families/individuals with incomes at or below the 80 percent of the area median.

XIII.19.2021-0-11 8 Creating the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Fund and appropriating revenues and expenditures in the amount of $42, 779,444.00. Payment represents the first of two payments from the allocation of the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund established by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.

XIII.20.2021-0-119 Amending the City of Laredo Fiscal Year 2020-2021 Health and Benefits Fund by appropriating revenues and expenses of $1,150,000.00 for health medical claims.

XIII.21.2021-0-12 0 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to the Ground Lease between the City of Laredo ("Landlord") and Pinnacle Towers Acquisition LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("Tenant"), as Successor in Interest to Nextel WIP Lease Corp, for ground space at 327 Riverfront, Laredo, Webb County, Texas, for the continued maintenance and operation of a 250 ft. high self-supporting tower and related ground facilities. Term of the Amendment is for seven (7) consecutive renewal terms of five (5 years); effective November 21, 2000.

XIII.22.2021-0-12 1 Authorizing the City Manager to execute a First Amendment to Site License Agreement ("License") between the City of Laredo ("Licensor") and New Cingular Wireless PCS, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, by and through its attorney in fact, CCATT LLC, a Delaware limited liability company ("Licensee") for ground space at 911 Galveston, Laredo, Webb County, Texas, for the continued maintenance and operation of a 180 ft. high self-supporting tower and related ground facilities. Term of the Amendment is for five (5) consecutive renewal terms of five (5 years); effective September 1, 2020.

XIII.23.2021-0-122 An ordinance of the City of Laredo, Texas, amending Chapter 24, Article v, Section 24-78, of the City of Laredo Land Development Code by deleting section 24-78.2(e)(2), regarding dead storage parking lots; amending section 24-78.2(e)(3), regarding time limitations and compliance; adding paving requirements for industrial parking lots under and over one acre; amending chapter 24, Appendix A by deleting the definition for dead storage parking lots and adding definitions for industrial parking lots and operational area; adopting construction standards for industrial parking lots over one acre, entitled industrial parking lot design standards; amending 24-78(G) to provide for track age and spillage control requirements and a penalty provision; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative; providing date.

XV.46. Discussion with possible action on a status update of the Internal Auditor position, selecting a date to conduct interviews, and any other matters incident thereto.

XVII.52. 2021 -RT-07 Authorizing the City Manager and staff to execute the Public Transportation Master Grant Agreement #MGA-2022-026- Laredo-043 with the Texas Department Transportation called the "State" and the City of Laredo called the "Subrecipient" for a five (5) year term beginning September 1, 2021 through August 31 , 20 26. The Federal and State laws req u i re that the State and Sub reci pie nts meet certa in sta ndards rel ating to the ma nagement and admin istratio n of state and federal fu nds for co nsideration for new state and fed e ral g rant fu n d ing .

XVII.53. Consideration to award contract FY2 1 -056 for the purchase and service mai ntena nce of a n i nd ustrial sweeper to the vendor who p rovided the best va l u e to the La redo Transit Man agement I nc. (LTM I ) Gu lf Coast Paper I n c . , Corpus Ch risti, TX i n the amount o f $7 1 , 782 .40. This price incl udes the cost of the equi pmen t in the amount of $60 ,782 .40 , a th ree (3 ) year "Gold" mai nten ance se rvice in the amount of $9, 800 .0 0 and app roxi mately $ 1 ,200. 00 in labo r/parts (when necessary) . F undin g is ava ilable in the Transit CAR ES Act g ra nt capital budg et.

XVII.54. Consideration to amend parts a nn u a l su pply co ntracts (FY1 9-090) fo r a n increased amou nt o f $ 1 38, 1 65 . 73 (25% revised total a n n u l amount), to the listed vendo rs fo r provid i ng bus and van fleet parts . Contract was awarded by item(s) to the lowest responsible bidder for parts most co mmonly purchased for non-warranty repai rs . All items will be pu rchased on a n as needed basis. Term of contract is two yea rs/(24 ) month ag reement with a n option to renew o n e (1 ) year. Fu n d i n g is avai lable in the El Metro Operations Fund Revised tota l $ 1 , 066 ,456 . 57/year.

XVII.55. Authorizing the City Manager to waive bus fares for all El Metro bus services on J une 27, 202 1 for the 1 6th A nn ual Dum p the P u mp Day. El Metro is teamin g up with transpo rtation age ncies nationwide to celebrate the 1 6th An nua l Du mp the P ump Day on S u nday J u ne 27, 202 1 by offeri ng free rides on all fixed route services in cl ud i ng the El Lift Paratra nsit services. The day is ded i cated to ra ise co m m u nity awa reness whe reas p ub li c transpo rtation has the abi l ity t o save people money, promote wa l k-ab i l ity , and to redu ce the harmfu l g reen ho use gases emi tted i nto our environm ent.

XVIII.56.A.1. Discussion with possi ble acti on on eval uating d ifferent alte rnatives to provi di n g ad va lo rem tax relief to tax payers , and any other matte rs i n cident th ereto . (Co-Sponsored by Council Member Dr. Marte A. Marti nez and Council Member Mercurio Martinez, 111)

XVIII.56.E.3. Discussion with possible action regarding the possibility of lowering the tax rate, and any other matters incident thereto. (Co-S ponsored by Coun ci l Mem be r Alberto Torres , J r. and Council Member Mercu rio Ma rtinez, Ill)