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 Regular Meetings held October 12th and October 26, 2009.

B) Tax Refunds over $500:

C) Award of Contract - Purchase of Seventeen (17) Handheld Mobile Citation Devices for McAllen Police Department.

D) Approval of Farm Lease with Karle Farms for all of Lots 9 and 10, Section 5, Hidalgo Canal Company Subdivision.

E) Resolution casting votes for Appraisal District Board of Directors 2010-2011.

F) Ordinance providing for a budget amendment to increase the General Fund Management Fee for the Sanitation and Airport Funds.

G) Ordinance providing for the abandonment of the east 5 ft. of a 10 ft. utility easement on the west side of Lot 119, El Pacifico Subdivision Phase II; 3308 Southern Breeze Avenue.

H) Change Order No. 2 for additional time for construction of the Dog Park and Neighborhood Detention Facility.

2. BIDS/CONTRACTS:

A) Award of Contract - Bicentennial Boulevard: Nolana Avenue to Trenton Road.

B) Award of Contract - Purchase and Installation of Security System Enhancements for McAllen Police Department.

C) Award of Contract - Uniform Cleaning and Pressing Services for the McAllen Police and Fire Departments.

D) Authorization to declare Two (2) 2003 Autocar Refuse Trucks as surplus and authorization to begin sale efforts via an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Weslaco.

E) Award of Contract- Purchase and Installation of Radio Dispatch Console Equipment for Traffic Operations Department.

F) Award of Contract - Purchase of Ten (10) Motorola Digital Video Recording Units for Patrol Cars.

G) Award of Contract - Purchase of P25 Capable Radios for various City Departments.

H) Rescinding awarded contract for Security Guard Services and authorization to re-solicit bids.

3. ORDINANCE:

A) Amending the McAllen Code of Ordinances, Appendix "C" Franchises, by adding Section 13 modifying the Franchise Agreement with Texas Gas Service Company to conform with the terms of the Settlement Agreement approved August 14, 2009.

4. RESOLUTION:

A) Supporting Edinburg CISD’s submission of a grant application to the Texas Department of Transportation for funding under the Safe Routes to School Grant for Cavazos Elementary School located in McAllen.

5. MANAGER’S REPORT:

A) Discussion relating to hiring or engaging an audit firm to perform the 08-09 Audit for the City of McAllen and McAllen Public Utility.

B) Presentation relating to upcoming Texas Border Coalition Conference.

C) Future Agenda Items.

6. MAYOR’S REPORT:

A) Report on estimate date for Anzalduas Bridge opening.

B) Report on Special Charter Amendment Election held November 3, 2009.

7. TABLED ITEMS:

A) Consideration and Approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 18 with Dannenbaum Engineering for Additional Engineering/Architectural Services for the "Welcome" Monument.

B) Award of Contract - Annual Surveying Services 2009-2010.

C) Consideration of License Agreement allowing Holy Spirit Catholic Church to construct and maintain a sculpture.

D) Ordinance amending the McAllen Code of Ordinances Chapter 102, Article II Administration, Division 2, Section 102-43 relating to Traffic Commission Scope.

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

C) Discussion and Possible Action relating to economic incentives for Project Big Box. (Section 551.087, T.G.C.)

D) Discussion and Possible Action relating to economic incentives for Embassy Suites Hotel. (Section 551.087, T.G.C.)

E) Discussion and Possible Action relating to the request by the Corps of Engineers regarding property for Army Reserve Center. (Section 551.072, T.G.C.)

F) Discussion and Possible Action relating to the offer of site for Project Twin. (Section 551.072, T.G.C.)

G) Consultation with City Attorney regarding condemnation matter, City of McAllen vs. Jim Melhart, et al. (Section 551.071, T.G.C.)

H) Consultation with City Attorney regarding Special Charter Amendment Election held November 3, 2009. (Section 551.071, T.G.C.)

8. PUBLIC HEARING BEGINNING AT 6:00 PM

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.]

Request of Gene Clancy on behalf of Stripes 9650, for a Conditional Use Permit, for life of the use, for a gasoline service station at Lot 23, Lar-Lin Subdivision, Hidalgo County, Texas; 201 Nolana Avenue.

B) REZONINGS:

1) Rezone from A-O (agricultural & open space) District to C-3 (general business) District: 5.78 acres out of Lot 105, La Lomita Irrigation and Construction Company Subdivision, Hidalgo County, Texas; 3501 Buddy Owens Boulevard.

2) Rezone from R-1 (single family residential) District to C-3 (general business) District: Lots 32, 33 and 34, Linda Vista Subdivision, Hidalgo County, Texas; 2545, 2549 and 2553 Lindberg Avenue. TABLED

C) CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS:

1) Request of ATI Enterprises, Inc. for a Conditional Use Permit, for life of the use, for an institutional use (school) at Lots 1, 2, and 3, Amended Williams Subdivision and a 1.803 acre tract and land out of Lot 25, Block 1, C. E. Hammond Subdivision, Hidalgo County, Texas; 3000, 3004, 3008, and 3016 North 23rd Street. STAFF WILL RECOMMEND THAT THIS ITEM BE TABLED

2) Request of 3911 International, LLC, appealing the decision of the Planning & Zoning Commission of the October 20, 2009 meeting, denying a Conditional Use Permit for one year, for a nightclub at Lots 4, 5, & 6, Palms Community Center #2 Subdivision; 3911 North 10th Street, Suite B & C.

3) Request of Reynaldo Diaz, for a Conditional Use Permit, for life of the use, for a flea market at the north 301.50 of the west 330 feet of Lot 11, La Lomita (HOIT) Subdivision, Hidalgo County, Texas; 3612 State Highway 107. TABLED

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

Nov 09, 2009 City Commission

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PROCLAMATIONS:

Veteran's Day

GIS Day - Joanna Sanchez

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 Regular Meetings held October 12th and October 26, 2009.

B) Tax Refunds over $500:

C) Award of Contract - Purchase of Seventeen (17) Handheld Mobile Citation Devices for McAllen Police Department.

D) Approval of Farm Lease with Karle Farms for all of Lots 9 and 10, Section 5, Hidalgo Canal Company Subdivision.

E) Resolution casting votes for Appraisal District Board of Directors 2010-2011.

F) Ordinance providing for a budget amendment to increase the General Fund Management Fee for the Sanitation and Airport Funds.

G) Ordinance providing for the abandonment of the east 5 ft. of a 10 ft. utility easement on the west side of Lot 119, El Pacifico Subdivision Phase II; 3308 Southern Breeze Avenue.

H) Change Order No. 2 for additional time for construction of the Dog Park and Neighborhood Detention Facility.

2. BIDS/CONTRACTS:

A) Award of Contract - Bicentennial Boulevard: Nolana Avenue to Trenton Road.

B) Award of Contract - Purchase and Installation of Security System Enhancements for McAllen Police Department.

C) Award of Contract - Uniform Cleaning and Pressing Services for the McAllen Police and Fire Departments.

D) Authorization to declare Two (2) 2003 Autocar Refuse Trucks as surplus and authorization to begin sale efforts via an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Weslaco.

E) Award of Contract- Purchase and Installation of Radio Dispatch Console Equipment for Traffic Operations Department.

F) Award of Contract - Purchase of Ten (10) Motorola Digital Video Recording Units for Patrol Cars.

G) Award of Contract - Purchase of P25 Capable Radios for various City Departments.

H) Rescinding awarded contract for Security Guard Services and authorization to re-solicit bids.

3. ORDINANCE:

A) Amending the McAllen Code of Ordinances, Appendix "C" Franchises, by adding Section 13 modifying the Franchise Agreement with Texas Gas Service Company to conform with the terms of the Settlement Agreement approved August 14, 2009.

4. RESOLUTION:

A) Supporting Edinburg CISD’s submission of a grant application to the Texas Department of Transportation for funding under the Safe Routes to School Grant for Cavazos Elementary School located in McAllen.

5. MANAGER’S REPORT:

A) Discussion relating to hiring or engaging an audit firm to perform the 08-09 Audit for the City of McAllen and McAllen Public Utility.

B) Presentation relating to upcoming Texas Border Coalition Conference.

C) Future Agenda Items.

6. MAYOR’S REPORT:

A) Report on estimate date for Anzalduas Bridge opening.

B) Report on Special Charter Amendment Election held November 3, 2009.

7. TABLED ITEMS:

A) Consideration and Approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 18 with Dannenbaum Engineering for Additional Engineering/Architectural Services for the "Welcome" Monument.

B) Award of Contract - Annual Surveying Services 2009-2010.

C) Consideration of License Agreement allowing Holy Spirit Catholic Church to construct and maintain a sculpture.

D) Ordinance amending the McAllen Code of Ordinances Chapter 102, Article II Administration, Division 2, Section 102-43 relating to Traffic Commission Scope.

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

C) Discussion and Possible Action relating to economic incentives for Project Big Box. (Section 551.087, T.G.C.)

D) Discussion and Possible Action relating to economic incentives for Embassy Suites Hotel. (Section 551.087, T.G.C.)

E) Discussion and Possible Action relating to the request by the Corps of Engineers regarding property for Army Reserve Center. (Section 551.072, T.G.C.)

F) Discussion and Possible Action relating to the offer of site for Project Twin. (Section 551.072, T.G.C.)

G) Consultation with City Attorney regarding condemnation matter, City of McAllen vs. Jim Melhart, et al. (Section 551.071, T.G.C.)

H) Consultation with City Attorney regarding Special Charter Amendment Election held November 3, 2009. (Section 551.071, T.G.C.)

8. PUBLIC HEARING BEGINNING AT 6:00 PM

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.]

Request of Gene Clancy on behalf of Stripes 9650, for a Conditional Use Permit, for life of the use, for a gasoline service station at Lot 23, Lar-Lin Subdivision, Hidalgo County, Texas; 201 Nolana Avenue.

B) REZONINGS:

1) Rezone from A-O (agricultural & open space) District to C-3 (general business) District: 5.78 acres out of Lot 105, La Lomita Irrigation and Construction Company Subdivision, Hidalgo County, Texas; 3501 Buddy Owens Boulevard.

2) Rezone from R-1 (single family residential) District to C-3 (general business) District: Lots 32, 33 and 34, Linda Vista Subdivision, Hidalgo County, Texas; 2545, 2549 and 2553 Lindberg Avenue. TABLED

C) CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS:

1) Request of ATI Enterprises, Inc. for a Conditional Use Permit, for life of the use, for an institutional use (school) at Lots 1, 2, and 3, Amended Williams Subdivision and a 1.803 acre tract and land out of Lot 25, Block 1, C. E. Hammond Subdivision, Hidalgo County, Texas; 3000, 3004, 3008, and 3016 North 23rd Street. STAFF WILL RECOMMEND THAT THIS ITEM BE TABLED

2) Request of 3911 International, LLC, appealing the decision of the Planning & Zoning Commission of the October 20, 2009 meeting, denying a Conditional Use Permit for one year, for a nightclub at Lots 4, 5, & 6, Palms Community Center #2 Subdivision; 3911 North 10th Street, Suite B & C.

3) Request of Reynaldo Diaz, for a Conditional Use Permit, for life of the use, for a flea market at the north 301.50 of the west 330 feet of Lot 11, La Lomita (HOIT) Subdivision, Hidalgo County, Texas; 3612 State Highway 107. TABLED

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

A) Approval of Minutes of Regular Meetings held October 12th and October 26, 2009.

B) Tax Refunds over $500:

D) Approval of Farm Lease with Karle Farms for all of Lots 9 and 10, Section 5, Hidalgo Canal Company Subdivision.

F) Ordinance providing for a budget amendment to increase the General Fund Management Fee for the Sanitation and Airport Funds.

G) Ordinance providing for the abandonment of the east 5 ft. of a 10 ft. utility easement on the west side of Lot 119, El Pacifico Subdivision Phase II; 3308 Southern Breeze Avenue.

H) Change Order No. 2 for additional time for construction of the Dog Park and Neighborhood Detention Facility.

A) Consideration and Approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 18 with Dannenbaum Engineering for Additional Engineering/Architectural Services for the "Welcome" Monument.

Request of Gene Clancy on behalf of Stripes 9650, for a Conditional Use Permit, for life of the use, for a gasoline service station at Lot 23, Lar-Lin Subdivision, Hidalgo County, Texas; 201 Nolana Avenue.

Nov 09, 2009 City Commission

A) Approval of Minutes of Regular Meetings held October 12th and October 26, 2009.

B) Tax Refunds over $500:

D) Approval of Farm Lease with Karle Farms for all of Lots 9 and 10, Section 5, Hidalgo Canal Company Subdivision.

F) Ordinance providing for a budget amendment to increase the General Fund Management Fee for the Sanitation and Airport Funds.

G) Ordinance providing for the abandonment of the east 5 ft. of a 10 ft. utility easement on the west side of Lot 119, El Pacifico Subdivision Phase II; 3308 Southern Breeze Avenue.

H) Change Order No. 2 for additional time for construction of the Dog Park and Neighborhood Detention Facility.

A) Consideration and Approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 18 with Dannenbaum Engineering for Additional Engineering/Architectural Services for the "Welcome" Monument.

Request of Gene Clancy on behalf of Stripes 9650, for a Conditional Use Permit, for life of the use, for a gasoline service station at Lot 23, Lar-Lin Subdivision, Hidalgo County, Texas; 201 Nolana Avenue.

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