CALL TO ORDER.

PROCLAMATIONS.

Great American Cleanup

1. JOINT MEETING WITH MCALLEN PUBLIC UTILITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES:

A) Consideration and Approval of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for FY 2016-2017.

B) Approval of Extension to Depository Bank Services Contract for a one-year term expiring July 31, 2019 as recommended by the Audit and Investment Committee at its meeting on March 8, 2018.

C) Discussion and Consideration of a resolution authorizing the submittal of a financial application under the TWDB’s SWIFT Program for an amount not to exceed $6,900,000.

END OF JOINT MEETING

2. 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-3L (light commercial) District to R-1 (single family residential) District: 0.241 acres out of Lot 241, Pride O’ Texas Subdivision, Hidalgo County, Texas; 5000 North Bentsen Road.

2. Rezone from R-3T (multifamily residential townhouse) District to R-3A (multifamily residential apartments) District: 10.727 acres out of Lot 375, John H. Shary Subdivision, Hidalgo County, Texas; 6500 North Shary Road.

3. Rezone from R-1 (single family residential) District to R-3A (multifamily residential apartments) District: 0.349 acres out of Lot 375, John H. Shary Subdivision, Hidalgo County, Texas; 6500 North Shary Road.

4. Request of Eduardo Mendoza on behalf of the City of McAllen, for a Conditional Use Permit, for life of the use, for an institutional use (softball field) at Lots B-M, Beck Industrial Area Subdivision, Hidalgo County, Texas; 1921 North Bicentennial Boulevard.

5. Request of Arcadio Peña Jr., on behalf of Apostolic Assembly, for a Conditional Use Permit, for life of the use, for an institutional use (church) at Lot 1, Apostolic Church Subdivision, Hidalgo County, Texas; 801 East Cedar Avenue.

6. Request of Raul N. Garcia for a Conditional Use Permit, for one year, for a bar at Lot A-1, Nolana Tower Subdivision, Hidalgo County, Texas; 400 Nolana Avenue, Suite H-1.

B) REZONING:

1. Rezone from R-2 (duplex-fourplex residential) District to C-3 (general business) District: Lots 10, 11, and 12, Block 1, South McAllen Addition, Hidalgo County, Texas; 821 South Bicentennial Boulevard and 1716 Ithaca Avenue.

C) Amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of McAllen as enacted May 29, 1979.

3. 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 for Regular Meeting held February 26th and Workshop held March 12, 2018. 

B) Consideration and Approval of an Interlocal Agreement between the City of McAllen and Hidalgo County Library System for 2018 for funding to defray expenses of providing county library services. 

C) Consideration and Approval of Fiscal Year 2018 Federal Transit Administration and TxDOT Certifications and Assurances.

D) Consideration and Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with McAllen Boys & Girls Club regarding PCs and Network Equipment Surplus Declaration.

E) Consideration and Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Taxiway A and Runway 14-32 Shoulder Rehabilitation at McAllen International Airport.

F) Consideration and Approval of an ordinance authorizing Texas Gas Service's Cost of Service Adjustment tariff. 

G) Approval of Tax Refunds Over $500.00.

1.  Falcon International Bank

2.  Fernandez & Son Investments LLC

3.  Gold Palace/Mohan Tewani

4.  Subhash & Sarojini Bose LP

5.  Triple Primos Investments LTD

4. BIDS/CONTRACTS:

A) Consideration and Approval of Motorola Equipment and Services for McAllen Fire Department Dispatch Center.

B) Award of Contract for HCWID #3 Lateral U Canal Improvements.

C) Consideration and Approval of Construction Documents for Municipal Softball Fields to Proceed with Bidding Phase.

5. ORDINANCE:

A) Consideration and Approval of a  Budget Amendment for Madison Park Phase II.

6. VARIANCE:

A) Request of Severo Peña Canales, for a variance from Section 6-2 of the Alcoholic Beverage Code at Lot 14, Unit 5, Colonia McAllen, Hidalgo County, Texas; 2823 Colbath Avenue.

7. MANAGER’S REPORT:

A) Advisory Board Appointments.

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

C) Status Report on Parks & Recreation Projects.

D) Subdivision monthly report ending February 28, 2018.

E) Project Status Report through February 28, 2018.

F) Future Agenda Items.

8. MAYOR'S REPORT:

A) Report on Economic Development.

B) Report on Health Initiatives.

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

A) Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal issues related to the Fire Department Collective Bargaining Agreement. (Section 551.071, T.G.C.)

B) Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal issues related to collection of Hotel Occupancy Taxes from Hoteles Mision USA Inc. (Section 551.071, T.G.C.)

C) Consultation with City Attorney regarding litigation City of McAllen versus Ken Paxton, Attorney General. (Section 551.071, T.G.C.)

D) Discussion and Possible Lease, Sale or Purchase of Real Property; Tract 1.     (Section 551.072, T.G.C.)  

E) Consideration of Economic Development Matters. (Section 551.087, T.G.C.)

ADJOURNMENT.