CALL TO ORDER

Law Enforcement Recognition

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. Rezone from C-3 (general business) District to R-3A (multifamily residential apartments) District: 1.84 acres out of Lot 248, John H. Shary Subdivision, Hidalgo County, Texas; 4501 Pecan Boulevard. 

2. Rezone from C-3 (general business) District to R-3A (multifamily residential apartments) District:  0.55 acres out of Lot 248, John H. Shary Subdivision, Hidalgo County, Texas; 4701 Pecan Boulevard.  

3. Rezone from R-3A (multifamily residential apartments) District to C-3 (general business) District:  0.39 acres out of Lot 248, John H. Shary Subdivision, Hidalgo County, Texas; 4401 Pecan Boulevard (rear). 

4. Rezone from C-2 (neighborhood-commercial) District to C-3 (general business) District: 0.75 acres out of Lot 7, J. H. Beatty Subdivision, Hidalgo County, Texas; 3808 Buddy Owens Boulevard. 

5. Request of Jovanna Cantu, for a Conditional Use Permit, for a year, for an event center at all of Block 4, North Center Subdivision, Hidalgo County, Texas, 1700 North 10th Street, Suite K. 

6. Request of Alim U. Ansari, for a Conditional Use Permit, for a life of the use, for an institutional uses (school) at Lot 1 through 6, Block 44 and Lots 7 and 8, Block 45; North McAllen Townsite Subdivision, Hidalgo County, Texas, 221 North Main Street.

7. Request of Alim U. Ansari, for a Conditional Use Permit, for a life of the use, for an institutional uses (school) at Lot 5 through 12, Block 36; North McAllen Subdivision, Hidalgo County, Texas, 320 North Main Street. 

B) REZONING:

1. Rezone from R-1 (single-family residential) District to C-1 (office building) District: Lots 4 & 5, Block 2, Maple Heights Subdivision, Hidalgo County, Texas; 1301 N. 8th Street.

C) Amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of McAllen.

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) Approval of Minutes of December 3, 2018 Special Meeting, December 10, 2018 Workshop and Regular Meeting.

B) Award of Contract for the Purchase of Firewall Replacements.

C) Consideration and Approval of an Interlocal Agreement with the Lower Rio Grande Valley Development Council for the RGV Metro Express.

D) Consideration and Approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of McAllen and Hidalgo County for the 2019 South Texas All Hazards Conference.

E) Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application to the American Library Association for funding under the FY 2019 Will Eisner Graphic Novel Growth Grant for Libraries.

F) Confirmation of appointment to the Border Trade Alliance Board.

G) Approval of Tax Refunds Over $500.00.

1) Genesis Adm. Service LLC

2) Unifirst Manufacturing Corporation

3) Corelogic Tax Service for RSRH Inv. Holding

4) Vantage Bank Texas for Maria M. Aguilar

4. ORDINANCE:

A) Discuss and Approve an Ordinance authorizing The Issuance, Sale and Delivery of approximately $21,000,000 in Aggregate Principal Amount of "City of McAllen, Texas General Obligation Bonds, Series 2019"; 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; Approving the Form of an Official Statement; and declaring an effective date.

3. BIDS/CONTRACTS:

A) Award of Contract for Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Southern Border Program.

B) Award of Contract for Quinta Mazatlan Exterior Wall Renovations.

C) Award of Contract for Pecan Avenue at North 27th Street Drainage Improvements Project.

D) Consideration and Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the El Rancho Santa Cruz Drainage Improvements Project.

E) Consideration and Approval of Change Order No. 2 for the Construction of Municipal Softball Park.

F) Award of a Service Contract for Grounds Maintenance at various city locations.

G) Award of Contract for Architectural Design Services for Motocross Park.

H) Award of Contract for the Purchase of an 8" (eight inch) Pump.

I) Award of Contract for the Purchase of One (1) Inflatable Shelter System.

5. RESOLUTIONS:

A) Consideration and Possible action to adopt Resolution of support and provide letter for consideration of reduced fees no less than $500 for Casa Linda Development Corporation's Tax Credit Application for Idela Family Apartments for families at the southeast corner of Idela Avenue and South 23rd Street.

B) Consideration and Possible action to approve a Resolution of support and letter for consideration of reduced fees no less than $500 for Casa Linda Development Corporation's Tax Credit Application for Idela Senior Apartments proposed at the southeast corner of 23rd Street and Idela Avenue.

C) Consideration and Possible action to approve a Resolution of support and letter for consideration of reduced fees no less than $500 for Casa Linda Development Corporation's Tax Credit Application for Jackson Pointe Apartments located near the northwest corner of Nolana Avenue and Jackson Road.

D) Consideration and Possible action to approve a Resolution of support and letter for consideration of reduced fees no less than $500 for Casa Linda Development Corporation's Tax Credit Application for Northgate Senior Apartments located at 8701 N. 10th Street.

E) Consideration and Possible action to approve a Resolution of support and letter for consideration of reduced fees no less than $500 for McAllen Housing Authority's Tax Credit Application for 4242 Jackson Apartments at 4242 N. Jackson Rd.

F) Consideration and Possible action to approve a Resolution of support and letter for consideration of reduced fees no less than $500 for McAllen Housing Authority's Tax Credit Application for Jackson Senior Village in the 4200 block N. Jackson Rd.

G) Consideration and Approval of a Resolution authorizing the sale of land to the City of Mission for the widening of Taylor Road.

6. MANAGER’S REPORT:

A) Consideration and possible action regarding approval of a request by Magic Valley Electric Cooperative (MVEC) and American Electric Power (AEP) to support their request to the Public Utility Commission to exchange territory within their respective service areas.

B) Appointments to the McAllen ISD/City Joint Committees and Advisory Boards.

C) Future Agenda Items.

7. MAYOR’S REPORT:

A) Report on Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez-Obrador's Speech in Reynosa.

B) Report on Texas Legislative Session.

8. 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 issues related to Fire Department service (T.G.C. 551.071).

B) Discussion and Possible Lease, Sale or Purchase of Real Property; Track 1, Tract 2 & Tract 3. (Section 551.071, 551.072, T.G.C.)

C) Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal aspects of Transportation funding (Section 551.071, T.G.C.)

ADJOURNMENT