CALL TO ORDER

PRESENTATION

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1. PUBLIC HEARING:

A) ROUTINE ITEMS: (All Rezonings and Conditional Use Permits listed under this section come with a favorable recommendation from the Planning & Zoning Commission and will be enacted by one motion. However, if there is opposition at the meeting or a discussion is desired, that item(s) will be removed from the Routine Items section of the agenda and will be considered separately.)

1. Request of Marlene Pena appealing the decision of the Planning and Zoning Commission of the July 16, 2019 meeting, denying a Conditional Use Permit for one year, for an Automotive Service and Repair (tire shop) at Lots 1 & 2; Wardlow Subdivision, Hidalgo County, Texas, 23 South 26th Street. 

B) REZONING:

1. Rezone from C-3 (general business) District to R-3T (multifamily residential townhouse) District: 10.99 acres of land out of Lot 2, Block 8, Steele and Pershing Subdivision, Hidalgo County, Texas; 3901 N. McColl Road. (Withdrawn)

C) CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT:

1. Request of Norma S. Pimentel on behalf of Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley for a Conditional Use Permit, for life of use, for an Institutional Use (respite center) at W. 90’ of Lots 13 and 14 & All of 15 and 16, Block 12, McAllen Addition Subdivision, Hidalgo County, Texas, 111 South 15th Street.  

2. Request of Virgilio Gonzalez Jr., for a Conditional Use Permit, for a year, for a bar at Lots 28, 29, 30, and 31, Continental Trade Subdivision, Hidalgo County, Texas, 2021 Orchid Avenue. (Tabled) 

3. Request of Virgilio Gonzalez Jr., for a Conditional Use Permit, for a year, for a bar at Lot 3, Lone Star National Bank Subdivision, Hidalgo County, Texas, 500 East Nolana Avenue. (Tabled)

2. CONSENT AGENDA: (All matters listed under Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the Governing Body and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items; however, if discussion is desired, that item(s) will be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered separately.)

A) COOP PURCHASE:

1. Award of Contract for the Purchase of Network Switch Equipment to be installed throughout various City facilities through Texas Department of Information Resources.

B) Approval of Minutes of Workshop and Regular Meeting held July 22, 2019.

C) Consideration and Possible Approval of a Minute order setting a $12 fee for mail-in requests for Certified Birth Certificates processed by the City Secretary’s Office.

D) Consideration and Possible Approval of a Minute Order setting a $150 fee for on-site sewage facilities in accordance with Sec. 134-110(f) of the McAllen Code of Ordinances.

E) Consideration and Possible Approval of Extension of Contract to McGuire Woods for Consulting Services.

F) Award of Supply Contract for the Purchase of Tools & Safety Products.

G) Ordinance providing for Budget Amendment for project at Vine Avenue and Ware Road.

H) Ordinance waiving the Park Land Dedication requirement, or fee in lieu thereof, outside of city limits.

I) Resolution Authorizing the Submission of a Grant Application to the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, for funding under the Fiscal Year 2019 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program.

J) Resolution Authorizing the Submission of Grant Application to the Texas Commission on the Arts for funding under the Fiscal Year 2019 Arts Respond Performance Support Grant Program.

3. BIDS/CONTRACTS:

A) Consideration and Approval of a Pole Attachment Agreement with AT&T for the collocation of small cell network nodes on city-owned infrastructure pursuant to Chapter 284 of the Texas Local Government Code. 

B) Consideration and Approval of Change Order No. 7 for 29th Street Extension from Oxford to State Highway 107.

C) Selection of Top Rank Consultant for the Comprehensive Traffic Study.

4. ORDINANCES:

A) Providing for a Budget Amendment to record Motorola Capital Equipment Lease.

B) Providing for a Budget Amendment for Environmental/Health Code Compliance Department.

C) Ordinance amending the Parking Requirements for Restaurants, Nightclubs, and Cafes.

D) Ordinance amending Off-premise Sign Restrictions along US 83.

5. RESOLUTIONS:

A) Authorizing the Approval of the 2019 Airport Master Plan.

B) Consideration and Possible action regarding Amendment of Articles of Incorporation of Development Corporation of McAllen, Inc. and appointment of board of Directors to same.

6. VARIANCE:

A) Consideration of a variance request to not require the subdivision process at a C.E. Hammond S21’-LT 12 BLK 2; E19’- LT 2 & W31’-LT3 BLK 3; W150’-E168.5’-N200’, Hidalgo County, Texas; 2201 Expressway 83.

7. MANAGER’S REPORT:

A) Appointments of Board and Committees Served by Elected Officials.

B) Advisory Board Appointments.

C) 2020 Census Complete Count Committee – Replacements for Faith Based Organizations Subcommittee.

D) Consideration and Approval of Bylaws of the McAllen Performing and Cultural Arts Foundation.

E) Authorizing the Approval of Transit Department  Drug & Alcohol Policy Update.

F) Future Agenda Items.

8. MAYOR'S REPORT:

A) Report on TxDOT and Regional Mobility Authority.

B) Report on Rio Grande Valley Metropolitan Planning Organizations.

9. EXECUTIVE SESSION, CHAPTER 551, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 551.071 (CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY), SECTION 551.072 (DELIBERATION REGARDING REAL PROPERTY), SECTION 551.074 (PERSONNEL MATTERS) AND SECTION 551.087 (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT).

A) Consultation with City Attorney regarding Legal Aspects of Public Safety Parking Garage Contract. (Section 551.071, T.G.C)

B) Consideration and Possible Action to terminate Lease Agreement and Purchase Agreement on property located at 101-111 S. 15th Street, McAllen. (Section 551.072)

ADJOURNMENT