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 Meeting held May 10th and Special Meeting held May 13, 2010.

B) Award of Supply Contract - Purchase of Lubricants.

C) Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between the Valley Land Fund, Inc. and the City of McAllen/Quinta Mazatlan, accepting a grant for a Summer Youth Photo Contest.

D) Authorization to issue purchase contract to Magic Valley Electric Co-op (MVEC) for the installation and relocation of street lights for Edinburg Consolidated School District.

E) Change Order No. 1- Bicentennial Boulevard Improvements Project (Nolana Avenue to Trenton Road).

F) Change Order No. 1 - Installation of Law Enforcement Video Surveillance Project.

G) Approval of Hidalgo County 2010 Rural Emergency Services Contract.

H) Ordinance providing for a budget amendment for professional services for litigation and consultant matters.

I) Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice for an Evidence Collection Unit for the Police Department.

J) Resolution nominating RBC Manufacturing Corporation to the Office of Governor for designation as Qualified Business and Enterprise Project under the Texas Enterprise Program.

K) Confirmation of appointments to the Ambulance Evaluation Committee and Quinta Mazatlan Advisory Board.

L) Approval of expenses incurred for Employee Health Fair held in November, 2009.

M) Ordinance amending the McAllen Code of Ordinances, Chapter 106. Utilities; providing for substantial modification of the City of McAllen Pretreatment and Sewer Use Program.

2. BIDS/CONTRACTS:

A) Approving of Interlocal Agreement with McAllen Independent School District for Perez Elementary for construction of pavilion on property owned in part by the school district and in part by the City of McAllen.

B) Authorization of contract with Insight Networking and AT&T Datacomm for information technology infrastructure at New Main Library in order to meet Universal Service Administrative Company Grant Guidelines and compete for E-Rate award.

C) Approval of License Agreement for a grease trap at 116 S. 17th Street.

D) Award of Contract - Airport HVAC System.

3. ORDINANCES:

A) Approving the FY 2010-2012 Regional Consolidated Plan and Strategy and FY 2010-2011 CDBG/HOME Action Plan.

B) Amending the McAllen Code of Ordinances, Chapter 114. Vehicles for Hire; to allow and regulate the operation of Pedicab Services.

4. MANAGER’S REPORT:

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

B) Seek direction on enforcement of side yard parking on residential lots.

C) Consider appointment of member to the McAllen-Hidalgo Bridge Board of Trustees.

D) Seek direction on leasing fees for off-street parking spaces.

E) Future Agenda Items.

6. 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 Leather Jacket. (Section 551.087, T.G.C.)

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

C) Discussion and Possible Action to consider project extension for McAllen Skyline, Ltd. for Embassy Suites Hotel site sale. (Section 551.072, T.G.C.)

D) Discussion and Possible Action regarding property on Dove and Bicentennial. (Section 551.072, T.G.C.)

E) Discussion and Possible Action to consider the purchase of property on First Street across from Firemen’s Park. (Section 551.072, T.G.C.)

F) Discussion and Possible Action to consider the purchase of property at 2nd and 10th Streets. (Section 551.072, T.G.C.)

G) Consultation with City Attorney regarding contractual and legal issues with HCWID #3. (Section 551.071, T.G.C.)

H) Consultation with City Attorney relating to Workers Comp/Loss Run Report as of April 30, 2010. (Section 551.071, T.G.C.)

I) Consultation with legal counsel regarding Police and Fire Collective Bargaining issues. (Section 551.071, T.G.C.)

5. 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 City of McAllen, for a Conditional Use Permit, for life of the use, for an institutional use (city elevated water tower) at 2.50 acres out of the north 26.69 acres of Lot 1, Block 17, Steel & Pershing Subdivision, Hidalgo County, Texas; 900 East El Rancho Road.

B) REZONINGS:

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

2) Rezone from R-1 (single family residential) District to R-3C (multifamily residential condominium) District: 1.618 acres out of Lot 129, La Lomita Irrigation and Construction Company Subdivision, Hidalgo County, Texas; 2812 North Ware Road # A.

C) CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS:

1) Request of Dora E. Portillo, appealing the decision of the Planning & Zoning Commission of the May 4, 2010 meeting, denying the request for a Conditional Use Permit, for one year, for a nightclub, at Lots 4 and 5 and the east 90 feet of Lot 6, Block 20, McAllen Addition Subdivision, Hidalgo County, Texas; 200 South Broadway Street, Suite A.

2) Request of Sara A. Saenz, appealing the decision of the Planning & Zoning Commission of the May 4, 2010 meeting, denying the request for a Conditional Use Permit, for one year, for a nightclub at Lots 1 through 4, The District at McAllen Subdivision, Hidalgo County, Texas; 3300 North McColl Road, Suites P and Q.

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

ADJOURNMENT:

May 24, 2010 City Commission

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CALL TO ORDER

PROCLAMATIONS

MDA Fill the Boot Campaign – Deborah Rodriguez

Homeownership Month – Luis Figueroa

Haitian Relief Volunteer Day

McAllen Scholars Day

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 Meeting held May 10th and Special Meeting held May 13, 2010.

B) Award of Supply Contract - Purchase of Lubricants.

C) Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between the Valley Land Fund, Inc. and the City of McAllen/Quinta Mazatlan, accepting a grant for a Summer Youth Photo Contest.

D) Authorization to issue purchase contract to Magic Valley Electric Co-op (MVEC) for the installation and relocation of street lights for Edinburg Consolidated School District.

E) Change Order No. 1- Bicentennial Boulevard Improvements Project (Nolana Avenue to Trenton Road).

F) Change Order No. 1 - Installation of Law Enforcement Video Surveillance Project.

G) Approval of Hidalgo County 2010 Rural Emergency Services Contract.

H) Ordinance providing for a budget amendment for professional services for litigation and consultant matters.

I) Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice for an Evidence Collection Unit for the Police Department.

J) Resolution nominating RBC Manufacturing Corporation to the Office of Governor for designation as Qualified Business and Enterprise Project under the Texas Enterprise Program.

K) Confirmation of appointments to the Ambulance Evaluation Committee and Quinta Mazatlan Advisory Board.

L) Approval of expenses incurred for Employee Health Fair held in November, 2009.

M) Ordinance amending the McAllen Code of Ordinances, Chapter 106. Utilities; providing for substantial modification of the City of McAllen Pretreatment and Sewer Use Program.

2. BIDS/CONTRACTS:

A) Approving of Interlocal Agreement with McAllen Independent School District for Perez Elementary for construction of pavilion on property owned in part by the school district and in part by the City of McAllen.

B) Authorization of contract with Insight Networking and AT&T Datacomm for information technology infrastructure at New Main Library in order to meet Universal Service Administrative Company Grant Guidelines and compete for E-Rate award.

C) Approval of License Agreement for a grease trap at 116 S. 17th Street.

D) Award of Contract - Airport HVAC System.

3. ORDINANCES:

A) Approving the FY 2010-2012 Regional Consolidated Plan and Strategy and FY 2010-2011 CDBG/HOME Action Plan.

B) Amending the McAllen Code of Ordinances, Chapter 114. Vehicles for Hire; to allow and regulate the operation of Pedicab Services.

4. MANAGER’S REPORT:

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

B) Seek direction on enforcement of side yard parking on residential lots.

C) Consider appointment of member to the McAllen-Hidalgo Bridge Board of Trustees.

D) Seek direction on leasing fees for off-street parking spaces.

E) Future Agenda Items.

6. 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 Leather Jacket. (Section 551.087, T.G.C.)

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

C) Discussion and Possible Action to consider project extension for McAllen Skyline, Ltd. for Embassy Suites Hotel site sale. (Section 551.072, T.G.C.)

D) Discussion and Possible Action regarding property on Dove and Bicentennial. (Section 551.072, T.G.C.)

E) Discussion and Possible Action to consider the purchase of property on First Street across from Firemen’s Park. (Section 551.072, T.G.C.)

F) Discussion and Possible Action to consider the purchase of property at 2nd and 10th Streets. (Section 551.072, T.G.C.)

G) Consultation with City Attorney regarding contractual and legal issues with HCWID #3. (Section 551.071, T.G.C.)

H) Consultation with City Attorney relating to Workers Comp/Loss Run Report as of April 30, 2010. (Section 551.071, T.G.C.)

I) Consultation with legal counsel regarding Police and Fire Collective Bargaining issues. (Section 551.071, T.G.C.)

5. 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 City of McAllen, for a Conditional Use Permit, for life of the use, for an institutional use (city elevated water tower) at 2.50 acres out of the north 26.69 acres of Lot 1, Block 17, Steel & Pershing Subdivision, Hidalgo County, Texas; 900 East El Rancho Road.

B) REZONINGS:

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

2) Rezone from R-1 (single family residential) District to R-3C (multifamily residential condominium) District: 1.618 acres out of Lot 129, La Lomita Irrigation and Construction Company Subdivision, Hidalgo County, Texas; 2812 North Ware Road # A.

C) CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS:

1) Request of Dora E. Portillo, appealing the decision of the Planning & Zoning Commission of the May 4, 2010 meeting, denying the request for a Conditional Use Permit, for one year, for a nightclub, at Lots 4 and 5 and the east 90 feet of Lot 6, Block 20, McAllen Addition Subdivision, Hidalgo County, Texas; 200 South Broadway Street, Suite A.

2) Request of Sara A. Saenz, appealing the decision of the Planning & Zoning Commission of the May 4, 2010 meeting, denying the request for a Conditional Use Permit, for one year, for a nightclub at Lots 1 through 4, The District at McAllen Subdivision, Hidalgo County, Texas; 3300 North McColl Road, Suites P and Q.

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

ADJOURNMENT:

A) Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting held May 10th and Special Meeting held May 13, 2010.

B) Award of Supply Contract - Purchase of Lubricants.

C) Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between the Valley Land Fund, Inc. and the City of McAllen/Quinta Mazatlan, accepting a grant for a Summer Youth Photo Contest.

D) Authorization to issue purchase contract to Magic Valley Electric Co-op (MVEC) for the installation and relocation of street lights for Edinburg Consolidated School District.

E) Change Order No. 1- Bicentennial Boulevard Improvements Project (Nolana Avenue to Trenton Road).

F) Change Order No. 1 - Installation of Law Enforcement Video Surveillance Project.

G) Approval of Hidalgo County 2010 Rural Emergency Services Contract.

H) Ordinance providing for a budget amendment for professional services for litigation and consultant matters.

I) Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice for an Evidence Collection Unit for the Police Department.

J) Resolution nominating RBC Manufacturing Corporation to the Office of Governor for designation as Qualified Business and Enterprise Project under the Texas Enterprise Program.

K) Confirmation of appointments to the Ambulance Evaluation Committee and Quinta Mazatlan Advisory Board.

L) Approval of expenses incurred for Employee Health Fair held in November, 2009.

M) Ordinance amending the McAllen Code of Ordinances, Chapter 106. Utilities; providing for substantial modification of the City of McAllen Pretreatment and Sewer Use Program.

May 24, 2010 City Commission

A) Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting held May 10th and Special Meeting held May 13, 2010.

B) Award of Supply Contract - Purchase of Lubricants.

C) Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between the Valley Land Fund, Inc. and the City of McAllen/Quinta Mazatlan, accepting a grant for a Summer Youth Photo Contest.

D) Authorization to issue purchase contract to Magic Valley Electric Co-op (MVEC) for the installation and relocation of street lights for Edinburg Consolidated School District.

E) Change Order No. 1- Bicentennial Boulevard Improvements Project (Nolana Avenue to Trenton Road).

F) Change Order No. 1 - Installation of Law Enforcement Video Surveillance Project.

G) Approval of Hidalgo County 2010 Rural Emergency Services Contract.

H) Ordinance providing for a budget amendment for professional services for litigation and consultant matters.

I) Resolution authorizing the submission of a grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice for an Evidence Collection Unit for the Police Department.

J) Resolution nominating RBC Manufacturing Corporation to the Office of Governor for designation as Qualified Business and Enterprise Project under the Texas Enterprise Program.

K) Confirmation of appointments to the Ambulance Evaluation Committee and Quinta Mazatlan Advisory Board.

L) Approval of expenses incurred for Employee Health Fair held in November, 2009.

M) Ordinance amending the McAllen Code of Ordinances, Chapter 106. Utilities; providing for substantial modification of the City of McAllen Pretreatment and Sewer Use Program.

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