CALL TO ORDER

PRESENTATION

Presentation by McAllen Housing 2019 Juneteenth Observation

Recognition of McAllen ISD Schools

PROCLAMATION

Passport Awareness Month - Perla Lara & Yesenia Rodriguez

Domestic Violence Awareness Month - Mia Alejo

1. JOINT MEETING WITH THE MCALLEN PUBLIC UTILITY BOARD

A) Order of the McAllen Public Utility Board, approving and recommending adoption of an ordinance amending the McAllen Code of Ordinances, Article III, Division 3, Chapter 106, Section 106-82 and Article IV, Division 2, Section 106-166 providing for a utility rate increase.

B) An ordinance amending the McAllen Code of Ordinances, Article III, Division 3, Chapter 106, Section 106-82 and Article IV, Division 2, Section 106-166 providing for a utility rate increase.

C) Order of the McAllen Public Utility Board, approving and recommending approval of the McAllen Public Utility Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2019-2020.

D) Roll call vote on Adoption of an Ordinance adopting the City of McAllen Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2019-2020, including the McAllen Public Utility Budget.

E) Record Vote of an Ordinance adopting the City of McAllen Property Tax Rate for 2019.

F) Resolution approving the City's Annual Investment Policy and Strategy as Revised.

G) Consideration and possible action to approve investment, banking, and other related resolutions and documents to replace Maria Chavero (Interim Finance Director) in such positions.

H) Consideration and possible action to approve investment, banking, and other related resolutions and documents to replace Maria Chavero (Interim Finance Director) in such positions for McAllen Public Utility.

2. PUBLIC HEARING:

A) ROUTINE ITEM: (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 A-O (agricultural-open space) District to C-1 (office building) District: 1.08 acres out of lot 248, John H. Shary Subdivision, Hidalgo County, Texas; 1421 North Bentsen Road. 

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

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 Workshop and Regular Meeting held September 9th and Special Meeting held September 16, 2019.

B) Consideration and Approval to remove Uncollectible Tax Accounts from Delinquent Tax Roll.

C) Consideration and Approval of Change Order No. 1 for the Heritage Center Restroom Remodel.

D) Consideration and Approval of a Resolution and Advanced Funding Agreement (AFA) for the Vision Zero Planning Study.

E) Award of Contract Extension for Investment Advisory Services to Valley View Consulting.

F) Consideration and Approval of Airport Rental Car Concessionaire Lease Extensions. 

G) Consideration and Approval to accept the Texas Department of Transportation's (TxDOT) Routine Airport Maintenance Program (RAMP) Grant.

H) Ordinance amending the Personnel Policies Manual to change the number of Holidays.

I) Ordinance providing for an increase in the number of authorized strength of the McAllen Police Department.

J) Ordinance providing for an increase in the number of authorized strength of the McAllen Fire Department.

4. BIDS/CONTRACTS:

A) Consideration and Approval of Change Order No. 2 for the Westway Heights Drainage Improvements.

B) Consideration and Authorization to Rescind Award of Contract for the 2018 Bond Group E Drainage Improvements.

C) Consideration and Approval of the Schematic Design for the Quinta Mazatlan Palm House Project with authorization to proceed to the Design Development phase.

D) Award of Contract Extension for Food and Beverage Services at McAllen Convention Center.

5. RESOLUTION:

A) Consideration and Approval of a Resolution for the 2019 Metro McAllen Short Range Transit Plan.

6. MANAGER’S REPORT:

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

B) Project Status Report through August 31, 2019.

C) Status Report on Parks & Recreation Projects.

D) Subdivision monthly report ending August 31,2019.

E) Future Agenda Items.

7. TABLED ITEM(S):

A) Consideration and Adoption of an ordinance amending Off-premise Sign Restrictions along US 83.

B) Consideration and Approval of a resolution authorizing the Approval of the 2019 Airport Master Plan.

C) Consideration and Approval of the Design Development for the Parks Administration and Metro Transfer Station Project with authorization to proceed to the Construction Documents phase. 

D) Resolution nominating a representative for the Hidalgo County Appraisal District Board of Directors 2019-2020.

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) Evaluation of the City Manager. (Section 551.074, T.G.C). 

B) Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal aspects of technology contract. (Section 551.071, T.G.C.)

C) Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal aspects of Development Corporation process and procedures. (551.071, T.G.C.)

D) Consultation with City Attorney regarding evaluation of Food and Beverages contractors for Convention Facilities department. (Section 551.071, T.G.C.)

E) Consultation with City Attorney regarding pending litigation - Cause No. 7:19-CV-00188; McDonnell v. McAllen et al. (Section 551.071, T.G.C.)

F) Consultation with City Attorney regarding pending litigation - Cause No. 7:19-CV-00236; Becerra, A. v. City. (Section 551.071, T.G.C.) 

G) Consultation with City Attorney regarding pending litigation - Cause No. C-3047-19-F; Cardona J. v. City of McAllen & MMGJ South Texas LLC. (Section 551.071, T.G.C.) 

H) Consultation with City Attorney regarding pending litigation - Cause No. C-3255-19-E; Aguilar, Perla v. City & Ana Godino. (Section 551.071, T.G.C.) 

I)  Consultation with City Attorney regarding pending litigation - Cause No. C-3219-19-A; Rios, Eutimio Espinoza v. City of McAllen. (Section 551.071, T.G.C) 

J) Consultation with City Attorney regarding pending litigation - Cause No. 5:19-CV-00963-OLG; Richardson, G., et al v. Texas Secretary of State, et al. (Section 551.071, T.G.C) 

K) Consultation with City Attorney regarding pending litigation - Cause No. CL-19-4597-B; Teresa McDonald v. City of McAllen and Cardona At Bentsen Lakes. (Section 551.071, T.G.C) 

ADJOURNMENT