Hidalgo Pirates Soccer Day – Coach Morales – Mayor Pro Tem Barrera

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) Change Order No. 7 to Jimmy Closner & Sons Contract relating to electrical conduit for the Anzalduas International Bridge Toll Plaza (Civil).

B) Change Order No. 8 to Jimmy Closner & Sons Contract correcting error relating to additional fence and leaf gate for Anzalduas International Toll Bridge Plaza (Civil).

C) Change Order No. 1 to Par-Kut International, Inc. Contract relating to Toll Booths at Anzalduas International Bridge Southbound Facilities.

D) Change Order No. 5 to Williams Brothers Construction Contract relating to metal beam guard fencing for the Anzalduas International Bridge Crossing.

E) Approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Amendment 3 of the HNTB General Engineering Contract for accelerated engineering design and project bid for Rehabilitation of Runway 13-31.

F) Contract Amendment No. 2 for Construction Material Testing and Geotechnical Engineering Services with Raba Kistner.

G) Contract Amendment No. 1 for Construction Material Testing and Geotechnical Engineering Services with PSI.

H) Contract Amendment No. 2 with Negrete Kolar Architects relating to the modification of pedestrian canopy columns for McAllen Intermodal Transit Terminal (MITT).

I) Contract Amendment No. 3 with Negrete Kolar Architects for additional services relating to the redesign of a pier to allow bridging of utility obstructions for McAllen Intermodal Transit Terminal (MITT).

1. Southwest Key Programs Inc.

2. Jak-Esp LLC

K) Resolution authorizing the South Texas Aggregate Project’s (STAP) intervention in AEP’s Texas Central Company Advanced Metering Case.

L) Approval of "Contribution in Construction" to AEP for installation of ornamental lighting at Schupp and Zinnia Street Parks.

A) Consideration of request from TRI-C for a Drilling Permit for an oil/gas well south of Jordan Avenue and west of South 23rd Street, in Lot 192, Block 443, La Lomita Irrigation and Construction Company Subdivision.

B) Award of Contract - Purchase of One (1) New Current Model Asphalt Distributor for the Streets and Drainage Department of Public Works.

A) Amending Ordinance No. 2009-16 relating to Fire Department Authorized Strength and Classification providing for an increase in strength for Fire Department to meet Collective Bargaining.

A) Authorizing the submission of a grant application to Department of Homeland Security for funding under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program for the purchase of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatuses (SCBA).

B) Authorizing the submission of a grant application to the Office of the Governor for funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program for the purchase of License Plate Readers for McAllen Police Department.

A) Consider request for a sign variance at Lot 89, Block 2, Hammond Subdivision; 3416 Ash Avenue.

6. MANAGER'S REPORT:

A) Consideration and Approval of Group Term Life and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance.

B) Advisory Board appointments.

A) Consideration and Approval for the increase in capitalization threshold from $2,500 to $10,000 as recommended by Audit Investment Committee.

B) Resolution supporting the work of the Regional Mobility Authority and pledging its full support of the Hidalgo County Loop Project.

C) Consider request for a variance to not require the right-of-way extension of an existing dead-end street and dead-end alley at Proposed Holiday Inn-McAllen Subdivision; 1001 South 29th Street.

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

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

B) Discussion and Possible Action to consider financial options for the sale of Lot 6, Convention Center Subdivision to Venture Assets, Ltd., for Embassy Suites Hotel Project. (Section 551.087, T.G.C.)

C) Discussion and Possible Action relating to a Chapter 380 Agreement for a Pediatric Neurosurgeon Program. (Section 551.087, T.G.C.)

D) Consultation with City Attorney regarding potential condemnation relating to Bicentennial. (Section 551.071, T.G.C.) TABLED

E) Discussion and Possible Action relating to Tri-Wanis Ventures, LLC, for additional time and financial assistance. (Section 551.087, T.G.C.)

F) Discussion and Possible Action relating to proposals for the sale of Lot 8 or a portion thereof, for 3rd Convention Center Hotel. (Section 551.072, T.G.C.)

G) Discussion and Possible Action relating to the sale of the Old Central Fire Station; 101 South Bicentennial. (Section 551.072, T.G.C.)

8. PUBLIC HEARING BEGINNING AT 6:00 PM

A) REZONINGS:

1) Rezone from R-1 (single family residential) District to C-3 (general business) District: Lot 20, Block 11, Colonia Hermosa #2 Subdivision, Hidalgo County, Texas; 2216 El Rancho Avenue.

2) Rezone from R-1 (single family residential) District to C-3L (light commercial) District: Lot 9, Block 1, Orange Terrace No.1 Subdivision, Hidalgo County, Texas; 1317 Nyssa Avenue. TABLED

B) CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS:

1) Request of Arturo Ortiz, appealing the decision of the Planning & Zoning Commission of the March 17, 2009 meeting, denying the request for a Conditional Use Permit for one year, for a bar, at the west 300 feet of the south 181.03 feet of the north 483.44 feet of Lot 2, Block 11, Hidalgo Canal Company Subdivision, Hidalgo County, Texas; 5524 North 10th Street. TABLED

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

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

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

2. BIDS/CONTRACTS:

A) Consideration of request from TRI-C for a Drilling Permit for an oil/gas well south of Jordan Avenue and west of South 23rd Street, in Lot 192, Block 443, La Lomita Irrigation and Construction Company Subdivision.

May 11, 2009 City Commission

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PROCLAMATIONS:

National Public Works’ Week - Carlos Sanchez – Commissioner Ramirez

Older Americans & Elder Abuse Prevention Month - Samm Mercado – Commissioner Ingram

Peace Officers’ Memorial Week Police - Chief Victor Rodriguez – Commissioner Darling

Hidalgo Pirates Soccer Day – Coach Morales – Mayor Pro Tem Barrera

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) Change Order No. 7 to Jimmy Closner & Sons Contract relating to electrical conduit for the Anzalduas International Bridge Toll Plaza (Civil).

B) Change Order No. 8 to Jimmy Closner & Sons Contract correcting error relating to additional fence and leaf gate for Anzalduas International Toll Bridge Plaza (Civil).

C) Change Order No. 1 to Par-Kut International, Inc. Contract relating to Toll Booths at Anzalduas International Bridge Southbound Facilities.

D) Change Order No. 5 to Williams Brothers Construction Contract relating to metal beam guard fencing for the Anzalduas International Bridge Crossing.

E) Approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Amendment 3 of the HNTB General Engineering Contract for accelerated engineering design and project bid for Rehabilitation of Runway 13-31.

F) Contract Amendment No. 2 for Construction Material Testing and Geotechnical Engineering Services with Raba Kistner.

G) Contract Amendment No. 1 for Construction Material Testing and Geotechnical Engineering Services with PSI.

H) Contract Amendment No. 2 with Negrete Kolar Architects relating to the modification of pedestrian canopy columns for McAllen Intermodal Transit Terminal (MITT).

I) Contract Amendment No. 3 with Negrete Kolar Architects for additional services relating to the redesign of a pier to allow bridging of utility obstructions for McAllen Intermodal Transit Terminal (MITT).

J) Tax Refunds over $500 for:

1. Southwest Key Programs Inc.

2. Jak-Esp LLC

K) Resolution authorizing the South Texas Aggregate Project’s (STAP) intervention in AEP’s Texas Central Company Advanced Metering Case.

L) Approval of "Contribution in Construction" to AEP for installation of ornamental lighting at Schupp and Zinnia Street Parks.

2. BIDS/CONTRACTS:

A) Consideration of request from TRI-C for a Drilling Permit for an oil/gas well south of Jordan Avenue and west of South 23rd Street, in Lot 192, Block 443, La Lomita Irrigation and Construction Company Subdivision.

B) Award of Contract - Purchase of One (1) New Current Model Asphalt Distributor for the Streets and Drainage Department of Public Works.

3. ORDINANCE:

A) Amending Ordinance No. 2009-16 relating to Fire Department Authorized Strength and Classification providing for an increase in strength for Fire Department to meet Collective Bargaining.

4. RESOLUTIONS:

A) Authorizing the submission of a grant application to Department of Homeland Security for funding under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program for the purchase of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatuses (SCBA).

B) Authorizing the submission of a grant application to the Office of the Governor for funding under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program for the purchase of License Plate Readers for McAllen Police Department.

5. VARIANCE:

A) Consider request for a sign variance at Lot 89, Block 2, Hammond Subdivision; 3416 Ash Avenue.

6. MANAGER'S REPORT:

A) Consideration and Approval of Group Term Life and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance.

B) Advisory Board appointments.

C) Future Agenda Items.

7. TABLED ITEMS:

A) Consideration and Approval for the increase in capitalization threshold from $2,500 to $10,000 as recommended by Audit Investment Committee.

B) Resolution supporting the work of the Regional Mobility Authority and pledging its full support of the Hidalgo County Loop Project.

C) Consider request for a variance to not require the right-of-way extension of an existing dead-end street and dead-end alley at Proposed Holiday Inn-McAllen Subdivision; 1001 South 29th Street.

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

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

C) Discussion and Possible Action relating to a Chapter 380 Agreement for a Pediatric Neurosurgeon Program. (Section 551.087, T.G.C.)

D) Consultation with City Attorney regarding potential condemnation relating to Bicentennial. (Section 551.071, T.G.C.) TABLED

E) Discussion and Possible Action relating to Tri-Wanis Ventures, LLC, for additional time and financial assistance. (Section 551.087, T.G.C.)

F) Discussion and Possible Action relating to proposals for the sale of Lot 8 or a portion thereof, for 3rd Convention Center Hotel. (Section 551.072, T.G.C.)

G) Discussion and Possible Action relating to the sale of the Old Central Fire Station; 101 South Bicentennial. (Section 551.072, T.G.C.)

8. PUBLIC HEARING BEGINNING AT 6:00 PM

A) REZONINGS:

1) Rezone from R-1 (single family residential) District to C-3 (general business) District: Lot 20, Block 11, Colonia Hermosa #2 Subdivision, Hidalgo County, Texas; 2216 El Rancho Avenue.

2) Rezone from R-1 (single family residential) District to C-3L (light commercial) District: Lot 9, Block 1, Orange Terrace No.1 Subdivision, Hidalgo County, Texas; 1317 Nyssa Avenue. TABLED

B) CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS:

1) Request of Arturo Ortiz, appealing the decision of the Planning & Zoning Commission of the March 17, 2009 meeting, denying the request for a Conditional Use Permit for one year, for a bar, at the west 300 feet of the south 181.03 feet of the north 483.44 feet of Lot 2, Block 11, Hidalgo Canal Company Subdivision, Hidalgo County, Texas; 5524 North 10th Street. TABLED

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

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

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

2. BIDS/CONTRACTS:

A) Consideration of request from TRI-C for a Drilling Permit for an oil/gas well south of Jordan Avenue and west of South 23rd Street, in Lot 192, Block 443, La Lomita Irrigation and Construction Company Subdivision.

Hidalgo Pirates Soccer Day – Coach Morales – Mayor Pro Tem Barrera

A) Change Order No. 7 to Jimmy Closner & Sons Contract relating to electrical conduit for the Anzalduas International Bridge Toll Plaza (Civil).

B) Change Order No. 8 to Jimmy Closner & Sons Contract correcting error relating to additional fence and leaf gate for Anzalduas International Toll Bridge Plaza (Civil).

C) Change Order No. 1 to Par-Kut International, Inc. Contract relating to Toll Booths at Anzalduas International Bridge Southbound Facilities.

D) Change Order No. 5 to Williams Brothers Construction Contract relating to metal beam guard fencing for the Anzalduas International Bridge Crossing.

E) Approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Amendment 3 of the HNTB General Engineering Contract for accelerated engineering design and project bid for Rehabilitation of Runway 13-31.

F) Contract Amendment No. 2 for Construction Material Testing and Geotechnical Engineering Services with Raba Kistner.

G) Contract Amendment No. 1 for Construction Material Testing and Geotechnical Engineering Services with PSI.

1. Southwest Key Programs Inc.

2. Jak-Esp LLC

L) Approval of "Contribution in Construction" to AEP for installation of ornamental lighting at Schupp and Zinnia Street Parks.

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

May 11, 2009 City Commission

Hidalgo Pirates Soccer Day – Coach Morales – Mayor Pro Tem Barrera

A) Change Order No. 7 to Jimmy Closner & Sons Contract relating to electrical conduit for the Anzalduas International Bridge Toll Plaza (Civil).

B) Change Order No. 8 to Jimmy Closner & Sons Contract correcting error relating to additional fence and leaf gate for Anzalduas International Toll Bridge Plaza (Civil).

C) Change Order No. 1 to Par-Kut International, Inc. Contract relating to Toll Booths at Anzalduas International Bridge Southbound Facilities.

D) Change Order No. 5 to Williams Brothers Construction Contract relating to metal beam guard fencing for the Anzalduas International Bridge Crossing.

E) Approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Amendment 3 of the HNTB General Engineering Contract for accelerated engineering design and project bid for Rehabilitation of Runway 13-31.

F) Contract Amendment No. 2 for Construction Material Testing and Geotechnical Engineering Services with Raba Kistner.

G) Contract Amendment No. 1 for Construction Material Testing and Geotechnical Engineering Services with PSI.

1. Southwest Key Programs Inc.

2. Jak-Esp LLC

L) Approval of "Contribution in Construction" to AEP for installation of ornamental lighting at Schupp and Zinnia Street Parks.

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

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