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 FOR REGULAR MEETING HELD AUGUST 22, 2011.

B) AWARD OF CONTRACT - PURCHASE OF SAFETY BOOTS.

C) AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT TITLE VI ASSURANCE TO THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION.

D) CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR ELECTRICAL IMPROVEMENTS AT FIREMAN’S TRAINING FIELD.

E) CHANGE ORDER NO. 6 FOR BICENTENNIAL BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS, NOLANA AVENUE TO TRENTON ROAD.

F) AWARD OF CONTRACT - DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS FOR 29TH STREET & NORTH WISTERIA AVENUE.

G) FINAL RECONCILIATION OF QUANTITIES FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF TYPE "D" HOT MIX ASPHALTIC CONCRETE OVERLAY OF CITY STREETS FY 2010-2011 PROJECT.

H) CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR NOLANA AVENUE AT BICENTENNIAL BLUELINE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT.

I) APPROVAL OF INVESTMENT TRAINING FOR CITY MANAGER MIKE R. PEREZ, IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE TEXAS PUBLIC FUNDS INVESTMENT ACT.

J) AWARD OF CONTRACT - PURCHASE OF AUTOMOTIVE/TRUCK PARTS.

K) APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT FOR ELECTION SERVICES WITH HIDALGO COUNTY ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE CONDUCT AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE SPECIAL CITY ELECTION TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 8, 2011.

2. BIDS/CONTRACTS:

CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR WORKERS COMPENSATION PROGRAM.

3. MANAGER’S REPORT:

A) RATIFICATION OF DATE CHANGE FOR 2ND PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE 2011 CITY OF MCALLEN PROPOSED TAX RATE.

B) AUTHORIZATION FOR TIGGER III GRANT SUBMITTAL TO THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION FOR THE CONVERSION OF THREE (3) DIESEL BUSES TO AN ELECTRIC OPERATION AND FOR INSTALLATION OF FOUR (4) EN ROUTE CHARGING STATIONS.

C) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS.

4. TABLED ITEMS:

A) AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE LICENSES FOR MICROSOFT EXCHANGE EMAIL SYSTEM THROUGH THE STATE OF TEXAS, DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES (DIR) PROGRAM. TABLED

B) CONSIDER REQUEST TO RELEASE A 40.358 ACRE-TRACT FROM CITY OF MCALLEN EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION (ETJ) TO ALLOW DEVELOPMENT OF A SUBDIVISION IN COMPLIANCE WITH HIDALGO COUNTY SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS. TABLED

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.]

1) REZONE FROM R-3A (MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL APARTMENTS) DISTRICT TO C-3 (GENERAL BUSINESS) DISTRICT: LOT 25, WILLOW RIDGE SUBDIVISION, HIDALGO COUNTY, TEXAS; 2916 NORTH MCCOLL ROAD.

2) REZONE FROM A-O (AGRICULTURAL-OPEN SPACE) DISTRICT TO C-3 (GENERAL BUSINESS) DISTRICT: 1.55 ACRES OUT OF LOT 178, JOHN H. SHARY SUBDIVISION, HIDALGO COUNTY, TEXAS; 1820 SOUTH BENTSEN ROAD.

B) REZONINGS:

1) REZONE FROM R-1 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT TO R-2 (DUPLEX-FOURPLEX RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT: LOT 10, MORRIS UNIT NO. 1 SUBDIVISION, HIDALGO COUNTY, TEXAS; 2616 SAVANNAH AVENUE.

2) REZONE FROM R-2 (DUPLEX-FOURPLEX RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT TO C-3 (GENERAL BUSINESS) DISTRICT: LOTS 21 THROUGH 24, BLOCK 5, LA PALOMA SUBDIVISION, HIDALGO COUNTY, TEXAS; 1007 SOUTH BICENTENNIAL BOULEVARD.

3) REZONE FROM R-1 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT TO A-O (AGRICULTURAL-OPEN SPACE) DISTRICT: 0.66 ACRES OUT OF LOT 151, LA LOMITA IRRIGATION AND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY SUBDIVISION, HIDALGO COUNTY, TEXAS; 501 SOUTH BENTSEN ROAD.

C) CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS:

1) REQUEST OF GUADALUPE GARCIA, APPEALING THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE JUNE 21, 2011 MEETING, DENYING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, FOR ONE YEAR, FOR A HOME OCCUPATION (DAY CARE) AT LOT 9, BLOCK 16, COLLEGE HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, HIDALGO COUNTY, TEXAS; 1920 NEWPORT AVENUE. TABLED

2) REQUEST OF JOEL L. OZUNA, APPEALING THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE JULY 5, 2011 MEETING, DENYING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, FOR ONE YEAR, FOR A HOME OCCUPATION (OFFICE) AT THE WEST 89 FEET OF LOT 12 AND THE SOUTH ½ OF THE WEST 89 FEET OF LOT 11, BLOCK 17, NORTH MCALLEN SUBDIVISION; 502 NORTH 11TH STREET. TABLED

3) REQUEST OF ARTURO ORTIZ, APPEALING THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE JULY 19, 2011 MEETING, DENYING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, FOR ONE YEAR, FOR A BAR & GRILL 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

4) REQUEST OF ALMA N. IBARRA, APPEALING THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE AUGUST 16, 2011 MEETING, DENYING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, FOR ONE YEAR, FOR A HOME OCCUPATION (DAY CARE) AT LOT 68, PALMVIEW GARDENS SUBDIVISION, HIDALGO COUNTY, TEXAS; 2909 AZTECA AVENUE.

D) AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MCALLEN AS ENACTED MAY 29, 1979.

E) PUBLIC HEARING ON ADOPTION OF MCALLEN DEVELOPMENT CODE.

F) PUBLIC HEARING ON FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012 CITY OF MCALLEN PROPOSED BUDGET.

G) PUBLIC HEARING ON 2011 CITY OF MCALLEN PROPOSED TAX RATE.

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) CONSULTATION WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING LEGAL ISSUES RELATED TO PROPOSALS FOR REDEVELOPMENT OF BOEYE RESERVOIR SITE; DELIBERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING VALUE OF SITE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS RELATED TO SAME. (SECTIONS 551.071, 551.072, AND 551.087 T.G.C.) TABLED

B) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON POSSIBLE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY FOR AIRPORT EXPANSION. (SECTION 551.072, T.G.C.)

C) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING PROJECT MARKET GARDEN. (SECTION 551.087, T.G.C.)

D) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION RELATING TO ECONOMIC INCENTIVES FOR THE EXPANSION OF LA PLAZA MALL. (SECTION 551.087, T.G.C.)

ADJOURNMENT:

Sep 12, 2011 City Commission

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CALL TO ORDER:

PROCLAMATIONS:

CONSTITUTION WEEK ? RIO GRANDE CHAPTER, NATIONAL SOCIETY DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION

COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS OF MCALLEN 25TH ANNIVERSARY - FRED CANO

VETERAN’S ROCK ENROLLMENT DAY - CARI LAMBRECHT

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 FOR REGULAR MEETING HELD AUGUST 22, 2011.

B) AWARD OF CONTRACT - PURCHASE OF SAFETY BOOTS.

C) AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT TITLE VI ASSURANCE TO THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION.

D) CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR ELECTRICAL IMPROVEMENTS AT FIREMAN’S TRAINING FIELD.

E) CHANGE ORDER NO. 6 FOR BICENTENNIAL BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS, NOLANA AVENUE TO TRENTON ROAD.

F) AWARD OF CONTRACT - DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS FOR 29TH STREET & NORTH WISTERIA AVENUE.

G) FINAL RECONCILIATION OF QUANTITIES FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF TYPE "D" HOT MIX ASPHALTIC CONCRETE OVERLAY OF CITY STREETS FY 2010-2011 PROJECT.

H) CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR NOLANA AVENUE AT BICENTENNIAL BLUELINE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT.

I) APPROVAL OF INVESTMENT TRAINING FOR CITY MANAGER MIKE R. PEREZ, IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE TEXAS PUBLIC FUNDS INVESTMENT ACT.

J) AWARD OF CONTRACT - PURCHASE OF AUTOMOTIVE/TRUCK PARTS.

K) APPROVAL OF A CONTRACT FOR ELECTION SERVICES WITH HIDALGO COUNTY ELECTIONS ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE CONDUCT AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE SPECIAL CITY ELECTION TO BE HELD NOVEMBER 8, 2011.

2. BIDS/CONTRACTS:

CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR WORKERS COMPENSATION PROGRAM.

3. MANAGER’S REPORT:

A) RATIFICATION OF DATE CHANGE FOR 2ND PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE 2011 CITY OF MCALLEN PROPOSED TAX RATE.

B) AUTHORIZATION FOR TIGGER III GRANT SUBMITTAL TO THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION FOR THE CONVERSION OF THREE (3) DIESEL BUSES TO AN ELECTRIC OPERATION AND FOR INSTALLATION OF FOUR (4) EN ROUTE CHARGING STATIONS.

C) FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS.

4. TABLED ITEMS:

A) AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE LICENSES FOR MICROSOFT EXCHANGE EMAIL SYSTEM THROUGH THE STATE OF TEXAS, DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES (DIR) PROGRAM. TABLED

B) CONSIDER REQUEST TO RELEASE A 40.358 ACRE-TRACT FROM CITY OF MCALLEN EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION (ETJ) TO ALLOW DEVELOPMENT OF A SUBDIVISION IN COMPLIANCE WITH HIDALGO COUNTY SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS. TABLED

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.]

1) REZONE FROM R-3A (MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL APARTMENTS) DISTRICT TO C-3 (GENERAL BUSINESS) DISTRICT: LOT 25, WILLOW RIDGE SUBDIVISION, HIDALGO COUNTY, TEXAS; 2916 NORTH MCCOLL ROAD.

2) REZONE FROM A-O (AGRICULTURAL-OPEN SPACE) DISTRICT TO C-3 (GENERAL BUSINESS) DISTRICT: 1.55 ACRES OUT OF LOT 178, JOHN H. SHARY SUBDIVISION, HIDALGO COUNTY, TEXAS; 1820 SOUTH BENTSEN ROAD.

B) REZONINGS:

1) REZONE FROM R-1 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT TO R-2 (DUPLEX-FOURPLEX RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT: LOT 10, MORRIS UNIT NO. 1 SUBDIVISION, HIDALGO COUNTY, TEXAS; 2616 SAVANNAH AVENUE.

2) REZONE FROM R-2 (DUPLEX-FOURPLEX RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT TO C-3 (GENERAL BUSINESS) DISTRICT: LOTS 21 THROUGH 24, BLOCK 5, LA PALOMA SUBDIVISION, HIDALGO COUNTY, TEXAS; 1007 SOUTH BICENTENNIAL BOULEVARD.

3) REZONE FROM R-1 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT TO A-O (AGRICULTURAL-OPEN SPACE) DISTRICT: 0.66 ACRES OUT OF LOT 151, LA LOMITA IRRIGATION AND CONSTRUCTION COMPANY SUBDIVISION, HIDALGO COUNTY, TEXAS; 501 SOUTH BENTSEN ROAD.

C) CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS:

1) REQUEST OF GUADALUPE GARCIA, APPEALING THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE JUNE 21, 2011 MEETING, DENYING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, FOR ONE YEAR, FOR A HOME OCCUPATION (DAY CARE) AT LOT 9, BLOCK 16, COLLEGE HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION, HIDALGO COUNTY, TEXAS; 1920 NEWPORT AVENUE. TABLED

2) REQUEST OF JOEL L. OZUNA, APPEALING THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF THE JULY 5, 2011 MEETING, DENYING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, FOR ONE YEAR, FOR A HOME OCCUPATION (OFFICE) AT THE WEST 89 FEET OF LOT 12 AND THE SOUTH ½ OF THE WEST 89 FEET OF LOT 11, BLOCK 17, NORTH MCALLEN SUBDIVISION; 502 NORTH 11TH STREET. TABLED

3) REQUEST OF ARTURO ORTIZ, APPEALING THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE JULY 19, 2011 MEETING, DENYING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, FOR ONE YEAR, FOR A BAR & GRILL 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

4) REQUEST OF ALMA N. IBARRA, APPEALING THE DECISION OF THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION OF THE AUGUST 16, 2011 MEETING, DENYING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, FOR ONE YEAR, FOR A HOME OCCUPATION (DAY CARE) AT LOT 68, PALMVIEW GARDENS SUBDIVISION, HIDALGO COUNTY, TEXAS; 2909 AZTECA AVENUE.

D) AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MCALLEN AS ENACTED MAY 29, 1979.

E) PUBLIC HEARING ON ADOPTION OF MCALLEN DEVELOPMENT CODE.

F) PUBLIC HEARING ON FISCAL YEAR 2011-2012 CITY OF MCALLEN PROPOSED BUDGET.

G) PUBLIC HEARING ON 2011 CITY OF MCALLEN PROPOSED TAX RATE.

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) CONSULTATION WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING LEGAL ISSUES RELATED TO PROPOSALS FOR REDEVELOPMENT OF BOEYE RESERVOIR SITE; DELIBERATION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING VALUE OF SITE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS RELATED TO SAME. (SECTIONS 551.071, 551.072, AND 551.087 T.G.C.) TABLED

B) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON POSSIBLE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY FOR AIRPORT EXPANSION. (SECTION 551.072, T.G.C.)

C) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING PROJECT MARKET GARDEN. (SECTION 551.087, T.G.C.)

D) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION RELATING TO ECONOMIC INCENTIVES FOR THE EXPANSION OF LA PLAZA MALL. (SECTION 551.087, T.G.C.)

ADJOURNMENT:

A) APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR REGULAR MEETING HELD AUGUST 22, 2011.

C) AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT TITLE VI ASSURANCE TO THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION.

F) AWARD OF CONTRACT - DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS FOR 29TH STREET & NORTH WISTERIA AVENUE.

G) FINAL RECONCILIATION OF QUANTITIES FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF TYPE "D" HOT MIX ASPHALTIC CONCRETE OVERLAY OF CITY STREETS FY 2010-2011 PROJECT.

H) CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR NOLANA AVENUE AT BICENTENNIAL BLUELINE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT.

I) APPROVAL OF INVESTMENT TRAINING FOR CITY MANAGER MIKE R. PEREZ, IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE TEXAS PUBLIC FUNDS INVESTMENT ACT.

J) AWARD OF CONTRACT - PURCHASE OF AUTOMOTIVE/TRUCK PARTS.

CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR WORKERS COMPENSATION PROGRAM.

A) AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE LICENSES FOR MICROSOFT EXCHANGE EMAIL SYSTEM THROUGH THE STATE OF TEXAS, DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES (DIR) PROGRAM. TABLED

B) CONSIDER REQUEST TO RELEASE A 40.358 ACRE-TRACT FROM CITY OF MCALLEN EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION (ETJ) TO ALLOW DEVELOPMENT OF A SUBDIVISION IN COMPLIANCE WITH HIDALGO COUNTY SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS. TABLED

C) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING PROJECT MARKET GARDEN. (SECTION 551.087, T.G.C.)

D) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION RELATING TO ECONOMIC INCENTIVES FOR THE EXPANSION OF LA PLAZA MALL. (SECTION 551.087, T.G.C.)

Sep 12, 2011 City Commission

A) APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR REGULAR MEETING HELD AUGUST 22, 2011.

C) AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT TITLE VI ASSURANCE TO THE FEDERAL TRANSIT ADMINISTRATION.

F) AWARD OF CONTRACT - DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS FOR 29TH STREET & NORTH WISTERIA AVENUE.

G) FINAL RECONCILIATION OF QUANTITIES FOR THE PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF TYPE "D" HOT MIX ASPHALTIC CONCRETE OVERLAY OF CITY STREETS FY 2010-2011 PROJECT.

H) CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR NOLANA AVENUE AT BICENTENNIAL BLUELINE BRIDGE REPLACEMENT.

I) APPROVAL OF INVESTMENT TRAINING FOR CITY MANAGER MIKE R. PEREZ, IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE TEXAS PUBLIC FUNDS INVESTMENT ACT.

J) AWARD OF CONTRACT - PURCHASE OF AUTOMOTIVE/TRUCK PARTS.

CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL OF THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR WORKERS COMPENSATION PROGRAM.

A) AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE LICENSES FOR MICROSOFT EXCHANGE EMAIL SYSTEM THROUGH THE STATE OF TEXAS, DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION RESOURCES (DIR) PROGRAM. TABLED

B) CONSIDER REQUEST TO RELEASE A 40.358 ACRE-TRACT FROM CITY OF MCALLEN EXTRATERRITORIAL JURISDICTION (ETJ) TO ALLOW DEVELOPMENT OF A SUBDIVISION IN COMPLIANCE WITH HIDALGO COUNTY SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS. TABLED

C) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION REGARDING PROJECT MARKET GARDEN. (SECTION 551.087, T.G.C.)

D) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION RELATING TO ECONOMIC INCENTIVES FOR THE EXPANSION OF LA PLAZA MALL. (SECTION 551.087, T.G.C.)

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