1. 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 Workshop held October 13th and Regular Meeting held October 27, 2008.

B) Approval of Software Maintenance Agreement with New World Systems for Public Safety System.

C) Approval of Master Lease Agreement for Airport Cargo Facility.

D) Change Order No. 3 - GSA Utility Infrastructure at Anzalduas Bridge Wastewater Improvements.

E) Budget Amendment Ordinance providing for Paving and Drainage Improvements for Ash Avenue, Wisconsin Avenue, Main Street and Auburn Avenue.

F) Change Order No. 3 for an additional 22 calendar days for McAllen Fire Station No. 7.

G) Award of Contract - Trimming and Peeling of Tall Palm Trees.

H) Award of Contract - Purchase of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus.

I) Award of Contract - Janitorial Services for Fire Administration and EOC Building.

9. PUBLIC HEARING BEGINNING AT 6:00 PM

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.]

Rezone from R-2 (duplex-fourplex residential) District to C-3 (general business) District: Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 and the north 25 feet of Lot 5, Block 3, Nelson Addition Subdivision, Hidalgo County, Texas; 901, 913, and 917 South 15th Street and 1419 Ithaca Avenue.

B) REZONING:

Rezone from C-2 (neighborhood commercial) District to C-3 (general business) District: Lot 52, Forest Valley Subdivision No. 2, Hidalgo County, Texas; 3700 Dove Avenue.

C) CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS:

1) Request of Humberto A. Patch, appealing the decision of the Planning & Zoning Commission of the October 7, 2008 meeting, denying the request for a conditional use permit for one year for a home occupation (swimming lessons), at Lot 5, Trenton North subdivision; 1416 Thunderbird Avenue.

2) Request of Rana’s Sports Club, LLC, appealing the decision of the Planning & Zoning Commission of the October 7, 2008 meeting, denying the request for a conditional use permit for one year, for a bar, at Lot 1, Nolana West Subdivision; 2200 West Nolana Avenue, Suites 2232 and 2234.

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

8. TABLED ITEMS:

A) Award of Contract - Various Municipal Projects 2007-2008 Architectural Design Services to Negrete & Kolar Architects.

B) Award of Contract - Various Municipal Projects 2007-2008 Architectural Design Services to Alamo Architects.

C) Award of Contract - Various Municipal Projects 2007-2008 Architectural Design Services to Amtech Building Sciences.

D) Award of Contract - Various Municipal Projects 2007-2008 Architectural Design Services to Milnet Architectural Services.

E) Award of Contract - Various Municipal Projects 2007-2008 Architectural Design Services to Tag International.

F) Reconsideration of abandonment request for Candle Flower Subdivision Unit III.

10. EXECUTIVE SESSION, CHAPTER 551, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 551.071 (CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY) AND SECTION 551.087 (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT).

A) Discussion and Possible Action relating to economic incentives for Project Gold Star. (Section 551.087, T.G.C.)

B) Consultation with City Attorney regarding new lawsuit: Cause No. C-2543-08-D; Steve Mahan, Sylvia Mahan, and Julian Lopez Construction, Inc. vs. City of McAllen Zoning Board of Adjustments & Appeals. (Section 551.071, T.G.C.)

C) Consultation with City Attorney regarding Cause No. C-902-01-F; Michael Zellers, et al. vs. City of McAllen et al. (Section 551.071, T.G.C.)

D) Consultation with City Attorney relating to the use of ball fields for professional sports. (Section 551.071, T.G.C.)

Nov 10, 2008 City Commission

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PRESENTATION BY SHELL EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION COMPANY

PROCLAMATIONS:

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Dr. Lauro Guerra Day – Dr. Lauro Guerra

Texas Recycles’ Day – Carlos Sanchez

1. 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 Workshop held October 13th and Regular Meeting held October 27, 2008.

B) Approval of Software Maintenance Agreement with New World Systems for Public Safety System.

C) Approval of Master Lease Agreement for Airport Cargo Facility.

D) Change Order No. 3 - GSA Utility Infrastructure at Anzalduas Bridge Wastewater Improvements.

E) Budget Amendment Ordinance providing for Paving and Drainage Improvements for Ash Avenue, Wisconsin Avenue, Main Street and Auburn Avenue.

F) Change Order No. 3 for an additional 22 calendar days for McAllen Fire Station No. 7.

G) Award of Contract - Trimming and Peeling of Tall Palm Trees.

H) Award of Contract - Purchase of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus.

I) Award of Contract - Janitorial Services for Fire Administration and EOC Building.

2. BIDS/CONTRACTS:

A) Approval of Interlocal Agreement with the University of Texas Pan American (UTPA) for Police Services.

B) Award of Contract - Anzalduas International Bridge Toll Plaza Architectural Improvements.

C) Change Order No. 1 for Anzalduas International Bridge Toll Plaza (Site Work).

D) Contract with URS to conduct a Terminal Capacity Study at the McAllen Miller International Airport.

E) Change Order No. 10 for Proposal Request No. 17 & 18 for the Central Fire Station/Administration/EOC.

F) Architectural Contract Amendment No. 5 with PBS&J for a credit the City for the Central Fire Station/Administration/EOC.

G) Award of Contract - McAllen Intermodal Transit Terminal & Parking Improvements.

H) Approval of Contract with HNTB for the Airport General Engineering Consultant Services.

I) Award of Contract - Purchase of Procurement Software.

J) Award of Contract - Purchase of Radios for Fire Department.

3. ORDINANCES:

A) Providing for the adoption of the International Code Council Building Codes, 2006 Edition and the 2008 National Electrical Code.

B) Authorizing assignment of City Note to retain Tax Exempt Status.

C) Budget Amendment providing for revisions to the 2008-09 Development Corporation Budget to reflect expenses for the New PUB Raw Water Reservoir.

D) Removing the physician requirement for the position of the City Health Director.

4. RESOLUTION:

A) Establishing the McAllen 2010 Census Complete Count Committee to encourage McAllen residents to fully participate in the 2010 Census.

B) Suspending the effective date of Texas Gas Service Company’s requested rate change for an additional 45 days.

6. MANAGER'S REPORT:

A) Appointment to the McAllen Housing Authority Board of Directors by Mayor Cortez.

B) Update on Border Issues.

C) Monthly Construction Report for Anzalduas International Bridge Project.

D) Discussion and Possible Action on closing a portion of 17th Street on specific days.

E) Future Agenda Items.

5. VARIANCES:

A) Consider request for a sign variance at Lot 5, Stone Oak Plaza Phase II Subdivision; 3701 U.S. Expressway 83.

B) Consider request for a sign variance at Lots 1 & 2 Frontier Development Company Subdivision; 2624 Pecan Boulevard.

C) Consider request for a variance to the requirement for frontage to public right-of-way for Lots 2 & 3, Jackson Crossing Center Subdivision.

7. MAYOR'S REPORT:

A) Report on the outcome of the Police Union lawsuit.

B) Report on the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Board.

9. PUBLIC HEARING BEGINNING AT 6:00 PM

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.]

B) REZONING:

Rezone from C-2 (neighborhood commercial) District to C-3 (general business) District: Lot 52, Forest Valley Subdivision No. 2, Hidalgo County, Texas; 3700 Dove Avenue.

C) CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS:

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

8. TABLED ITEMS:

A) Award of Contract - Various Municipal Projects 2007-2008 Architectural Design Services to Negrete & Kolar Architects.

B) Award of Contract - Various Municipal Projects 2007-2008 Architectural Design Services to Alamo Architects.

C) Award of Contract - Various Municipal Projects 2007-2008 Architectural Design Services to Amtech Building Sciences.

D) Award of Contract - Various Municipal Projects 2007-2008 Architectural Design Services to Milnet Architectural Services.

E) Award of Contract - Various Municipal Projects 2007-2008 Architectural Design Services to Tag International.

F) Reconsideration of abandonment request for Candle Flower Subdivision Unit III.

10. EXECUTIVE SESSION, CHAPTER 551, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, SECTION 551.071 (CONSULTATION WITH ATTORNEY) AND SECTION 551.087 (ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT).

A) Discussion and Possible Action relating to economic incentives for Project Gold Star. (Section 551.087, T.G.C.)

C) Consultation with City Attorney regarding Cause No. C-902-01-F; Michael Zellers, et al. vs. City of McAllen et al. (Section 551.071, T.G.C.)

D) Consultation with City Attorney relating to the use of ball fields for professional sports. (Section 551.071, T.G.C.)

B) REZONING:

C) CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS:

Nov 10, 2008 City Commission

B) REZONING:

C) CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS:

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