McAllen public meetings in 2022

General

The McAllen Housing Finance Corporation will meet to approve minutes from a previous meeting and consider an item involving Affordable Homes of South Texas Inc.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• Consideration of Affordable Homes of South Texas Inc.

City Commission

The commission will hold a workshop to present questions regarding the December 12, 2022, regular meeting agenda. The session includes an executive session to discuss potential real property transactions and economic development matters.

• Potential lease, sale, or purchase of Real Property, Tract 1 and Tract 2
• Consultation regarding legal rights under an Economic Development Agreement
• Consultation regarding legal issues with a Contractual Agreement
• Consideration of economic development matters

The meeting was a workshop where no substantive decisions were made. The commission entered an executive session to discuss real property, legal rights, and economic development, with any resulting actions deferred to a regular meeting.

City Commission

The City Commission will review multiple rezoning requests, including converting land to multi-family residential use. The agenda also includes budget amendments for police vehicles and drainage improvements. Additionally, the commission will consider various contract awards and equipment purchases.

• Rezoning 12.51 acres at 2021 South Taylor Road to R-3A
• Rezoning 4.681 acres at 5000 North Bentsen Road to R-3A
• Purchase of ten new police vehicles through cooperative pricing
• Contract award for Quince Avenue at North 27th Street Drainage Improvements
• Budget amendment for police vehicles and a street maintenance wheel loader

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General

The City Commission and McAllen Public Utility Board are meeting to discuss replacing their Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution for financial, utility, and work order management. The agenda also includes an executive session regarding economic development matters.

• Replacement of ERP software through Omnia cooperative purchase agreement
• Executive session regarding economic development matters

The Board of Commissioners and McAllen Public Utilities approved the purchase of a 10-year fixed cost Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solution from Oracle. The software will replace 13-year-old financial, utility billing, and work order management systems.

• Approved $16,970,915.00 Oracle Cloud ERP Suite with implementation from ESC Partners (Unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission will hold public hearings regarding several rezoning and conditional use permit requests. The agenda also includes approvals for city vehicle purchases, fire department equipment, and infrastructure change orders.

• Rezone 9400 North Shary Road to multifamily residential district
• Conditional Use Permit for Journey Church RGV at State Highway 107
• Contract award for new city vehicles
• Contract award for fire department personal protective equipment
• Budget amendment for Project Air land acquisition

The City Commission approved several rezoning requests, conditional use permits, and a $4 million budget amendment for land acquisition. The board also awarded multiple contracts for city vehicles, fire department equipment, and infrastructure improvements.

• Approved $4,000,000 budget amendment for Project Air land acquisition
• Approved R-2 zoning at 404 South 28th Street
• Approved R-3A zoning at 9400 North Shary Road
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for church at 6917 and 6925 State Highway 107
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for Planned Unit Development at 6100 North Bentsen Road
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for guest house at 8408 North 4th Street (4-1)
• Awarded $305,000 contract to Halff Associates, Inc. for El Rancho Subdivision drainage
• Awarded $134,369 contract to Protech Mechanical Inc. for Performing Arts Center water boiler

City Commission

The McAllen Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop to review the schematic design for Fire Station 8 and discuss MISD traffic improvements. The meeting also includes executive sessions regarding real property, economic development, and legal consultations.

• MISD Traffic Improvements discussion
• Fire Station 8 Schematic Design Review
• Potential lease, sale, or purchase of Tract 1 real property
• Consultation on Tax Increment Investment Zones and international ports of entry

The City Commission conducted a workshop featuring staff presentations on MISD school traffic improvements and the schematic design for Fire Station 8. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during the meeting.

City Commission

The City Commission will review an ordinance to increase authorized positions in the McAllen Police Department. The meeting also includes public hearings for several rezoning and conditional use permit requests, including new bars and a golf practice facility. Additionally, the commission will consider contracts for traffic signals and roadway improvements.

• Ordinance to increase authorized positions in the McAllen Police Department
• Contract award for the purchase of 19 traffic signals
• Rezoning of 6416 South 10th Street from residential to business
• Conditional use permits for bars at 400 Nolana Avenue
• Dove Avenue roadway and drainage improvements contract

The City Commission approved several infrastructure contracts, including roadway improvements on Dove Avenue. The board also voted to increase the number of authorized McAllen Police Department positions to 316 and granted multiple conditional use permits for businesses.

• Approved $3,258,584.74 contract to Go Underground LLC for Dove Avenue roadway and drainage improvements
• Approved ordinance to increase authorized McAllen Police Department positions to 316
• Approved $204,902.24 contract to Consolidated Traffic Controls, Inc. for 19 traffic signals
• Approved $62,330 contract to Citibot, Inc. for text, chatbot and short digit services
• Approved one-year conditional use permits for The Bearded Lady bar, Suerte Bar Grill Uptown, and a BYOB locale at 2022 Nolana Avenue
• Approved life-of-use conditional use permit for Champion Lakes Golf Course at 2701 South Ware Road
• Approved designation of 1321 Jasmine Avenue as a McAllen City Landmark
• Approved $150,000 budget amendment for the Anzalduas Cargo Project

City Commission

The McAllen Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop to discuss several city updates. Topics include fiber projects and an MXLAN update from the Chamber of Commerce. The commission will also discuss tire cleanup at Sarah Avenue and S. 23rd.

• MXLAN Update by McAllen Chamber of Commerce
• Tire Cleanup discussion (Sarah Avenue & S. 23rd)
• Update on Fiber Projects
• Discussion of DOJ COPS FY2022 Grant Award
• Executive session regarding real property and EB-5 Program

The Board of Commissioners convened for a workshop to receive staff updates on various city projects. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded during this session.

• Discussed $1.875M DOJ COPS grant to hire 15 sworn officers
• Reviewed fiber project costs including $235,578 for New Compost Facility and $49,000 for New Parks & Metro Facility
• Discussed $75,960 estimated cost for tire cleanup at five locations
• Reviewed Vexus Fiber conduit lease with estimated income of $278,400
• Received MxLan update from McAllen Chamber of Commerce

City Commission

The City Commission will discuss amending the zoning ordinance to regulate BYOB establishments. The meeting also includes public hearings for various rezoning and conditional use permit requests.

• Ordinance amending zoning for BYOB establishments
• Annexation of 8.92 acres at 7000 Mile 6 Road
• Conditional Use Permit for padel courts at 1920 North 23rd Street
• Intersection improvements at 23rd Street, Jackson Avenue, and SH336
• Interlocal Agreement with Brownsville for auto theft enforcement

The McAllen City Commission adopted an ordinance creating a conditional use permit category for BYOB establishments, approved a conditional use permit for RGV Padel Club LLC for padel courts with beer and wine sales at 1920 North 23rd Street (5-1), and approved a conditional use permit for a planned unit development for the Andara Apartments at 8200 North Ware Road. The commission also approved several consent agenda items including change orders for repaving and drainage projects, tax refunds, and a grant application to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

• Adopted ordinance regulating BYOB establishments with a new CUP category (unanimous)
• Approved CUP for RGV Padel Club LLC for padel courts with beer/wine sales at 1920 N 23rd St (5-1)
• Approved CUP for Andara Apartments planned unit development at 8200 N Ware Rd (unanimous)
• Approved initial zoning to R-3A multifamily at 7000 Mile 6 Road (unanimous)
• Approved annexation of 8.92 acres at 7000 Mile 6 Road (unanimous)
• Approved change orders: $92,382.90 deduct for repaving, $456,768.32 deduct for asphalt concrete, $10,000 for drainage improvements
• Awarded contract for intersection improvements at 23rd/Jackson and 10th/US 83 to RBC Contractors LLC for $423,885.40
• Approved interlocal agreement with Brownsville for auto theft enforcement task force (unanimous)

General

The Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) #2A Board of Directors will meet on October 10, 2022. This meeting consists of procedural items, including the approval of minutes from meetings held in June 2021 and September 2022.

• Approval of minutes from June 29, 2021 meeting
• Approval of minutes from September 28, 2022 meeting

City Commission

The McAllen Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop to discuss the Comprehensive Plan and development process improvements. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding a plaque for the City of McAllen Police Building.

• Update on Comprehensive Plan
• Presentation of Development Process Improvements and Upcoming Developer's Forum
• Discussion of Plaque for City of McAllen Police Building
• Executive session regarding potential lease, sale, or purchase of real property (Tract 1)

The McAllen Board of Commissioners discussed a plaque to commemorate former Police Chief Alejandro Longoria, the city's first Hispanic police chief who served from 1985 to 2000. Direction was given to staff to bring the item back at the second meeting in November. The commission also received updates on the comprehensive plan and development process improvements.

• Directed staff to bring back the plaque design for former Police Chief Alejandro Longoria at the second meeting in November
• Received update on the comprehensive plan and Unified Development Code being developed by Freese & Nichols
• Heard presentation on development process improvements including extended block lengths, eliminated parkland dedication advisory board, and early water meter allowances

City Commission

The City Commission will consider a planned unit development for apartments at 8200 North Ware Road and the annexation of acreage at 7201 North Taylor Road. The meeting also covers airport improvements, fire truck procurement, and new food service permitting fees.

• Planned Unit Development for Andara Apartments at 8200 North Ware Road
• Purchase of an Aerial Ladder Fire Truck
• Annexation of 9.394 acres at 7201 North Taylor Road
• McAllen-Anzalduas Bridge Fence Relocation Project contract award
• Ordinance for food service and retail food store permitting fees

The McAllen Board of Commissioners approved a $1.34 million aerial ladder fire truck, a $2.08 million terminal roof replacement at the airport, and several conditional use permits including a food truck park and a bar/vape shop. They also tabled a rezoning request and a planned unit development. All votes were unanimous among the six present commissioners.

• Awarded $1,336,380 contract for aerial ladder fire truck (unanimous)
• Awarded $2,075,245 contract for airport terminal roof replacement (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for food truck park at 4300 South Ware Road (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for bar and vape shop at 400 Nolana Avenue, Suite D (unanimous)
• Tabled rezoning from R-1 to C-3 at 601 North 9th Street (unanimous)
• Tabled planned unit development for Andara Apartments at 8200 North Ware Road (unanimous)
• Approved annexation of 9.394 acres at 7201 North Taylor Road (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance authorizing City Manager to set food service permitting fees (unanimous)

General

The TIRZ #2A Board of Directors will review the purpose of the zone and its financial report. The board will also consider action on adopting policies for Historically Underutilized Business, Minority Business Enterprise, and Women’s Business Enterprise.

• Adoption of HUB/MBE/WBE policies
• Financial report review
• Recap of the purpose of the zone

City Commission

The McAllen Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop to review utility rates and the Citizen’s Code Academy. The agenda also includes discussions regarding temporary food permits, xeriscaping updates, and downtown services write-offs.

• McAllen Public Utilities Board presentation on rates
• Discussion of proposed new temporary food permit
• Update on xeriscaping
• Discussion of downtown services write-off
• Potential lease, sale, or purchase of Real Property, Tract 1

The McAllen Board of Commissioners held a workshop on September 26, 2022, discussing several items but taking no final votes. Topics included a McAllen Public Utilities rate increase presentation, a proposed Citizen Code Academy, a new temporary food permit with two fee tiers ($25 for up to 4 days, $50 for up to 14 days), different color options for dais lettering (directed staff to proceed with option #1), a downtown services write-off for uncollectible parking fines, and an update on xeriscaping rules. No substantive decisions were made beyond the dais lettering direction.

• Directed staff to proceed with option #1 for dais lettering color
• Discussed proposed temporary food permit tiers: $25 for up to 4 days, $50 for up to 14 days
• Discussed McAllen Public Utilities rate increase presentation
• Discussed proposed Citizen Code Academy
• Discussed downtown services write-off for uncollectible parking fines
• Discussed xeriscaping requirements and plant lists

City Commission

The City Commission and McAllen Public Utility Board will meet to vote on the annual city budget and the 2022 property tax rate. The agenda also includes a public hearing regarding utility rate increases and several business use permits.

• Adoption of the FY 2022-2023 City Annual Budget and property tax rate
• Ordinance providing for a utility rate increase
• Conditional use permits for event centers and a bar/grill
• Increasing authorized strength for the McAllen Police Department
• Contract awards for Cellebrite subscriptions and Panasonic laptops

The McAllen City Commission and McAllen Public Utility Board jointly approved the FY 2022-2023 city budget, property tax rate, and a utility rate increase. The commission also denied two conditional use permits for a bar and grill and an event center, approved others with conditions, and adopted an ordinance regulating pop-up markets. Several board appointments and reappointments were made for the Tres Lagos Public Improvement District and Reinvestment Zone.

• Adopted FY 2022-2023 city budget including MPUB budget (unanimous)
• Adopted 2022 property tax rate (unanimous)
• Approved utility rate increase (unanimous)
• Denied conditional use permit for bar and grill at 1113 Upas Avenue (unanimous)
• Denied conditional use permit for event center at 1100 Austin Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for event center at 6712 North Bentsen Road with dust mitigation condition (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for event center at 220 North Main Street subject to parking agreement (4-1-1)
• Adopted ordinance regulating pop-up markets (unanimous)

City Commission

The McAllen Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop to discuss pop up market regulations and receive a fiber update. The meeting also includes an executive session for matters regarding economic development, real property, litigation, and alcohol permits.

• Discussion of Pop Up Market Regulations
• Fiber Update
• Executive Session: Economic Development Matters
• Executive Session: Real Property, Tract 1
• Executive Session: Pending litigation and alcohol permits

The McAllen City Commission held a workshop on September 12, 2022, discussing proposed regulations for pop-up markets, including permit fees, time limits, and zoning restrictions. Staff was directed to address parking and traffic concerns before bringing the ordinance back for a vote. Commissioners also received a presentation on fiber infrastructure. No formal votes were taken.

• Discussed pop-up market regulations: limit 12 events/year per address, $50-$100 permit fees, 25% parking lot cap, 9 p.m. time limit, C-3 zoning
• Directed staff to study parking and traffic concerns and return with a proposal
• Received fiber update covering easements, franchise agreements, and engineering permits
• Held executive session on economic development, real property, personnel, and litigation

City Commission

The City Commission will hold public hearings regarding the proposed 2022-2023 city budget and the Tres Lagos Public Improvement District assessment plan. The agenda also includes several rezoning requests, contract awards for police equipment, and various municipal ordinances.

• Public hearing on the proposed FY 2022-2023 City Budget
• Rezoning of 2433 SH 107 from single-family to multifamily residential
• Contract awards for two BearCat armored units and portable X-ray units
• Adoption of the Tres Lagos PID 2022-2023 Service and Assessment Plan
• Ordinance establishing a 'No Parking' zone on Tanya Avenue

The McAllen Board of Commissioners approved multiple rezoning requests, conditional use permits for two food truck parks, and a $1.5 million budget amendment for drainage improvements. Several items related to the Tres Lagos Public Improvement District and Reinvestment Zone were tabled after public comment and discussion. All votes were unanimous among commissioners present.

• Approved R-3A multifamily zoning at 2433 SH 107 (unanimous)
• Approved R-1 single-family zoning at 14301 North Shary Road (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for auto body repair at 300 South Whalen Road (unanimous)
• Tabled and sent back to Planning & Zoning the C-3 zoning request at 601 North 9th Street (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permits for food truck parks at 701 E. Highway 83 and 1001 Ash Avenue (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance for $1.5M budget amendment for Old South 10th Street Drainage Improvements (unanimous)
• Tabled Tres Lagos PID 2022-2023 service and assessment plan (unanimous)
• Approved $741,455 contract for 33rd Street Roadway Extension from Oxford to Auburn Avenue (unanimous)

General

The Tres Lagos TIRZ Board of Directors is meeting to conduct routine business. The agenda includes approving the June 1, 2022, meeting minutes and electing board officers. Citizens are permitted to speak for up to three minutes each.

• Approval of June 1, 2022, meeting minutes
• Election of officers to the Zone Board of Directors

General

The Tres Lagos PID Board of Directors will discuss approving the 2022-2023 Service and Assessment Plan and Assessment Roll. The board will also consider refinancing a line of credit maturing in November 2022 and electing new officers.

• Approval of 2022-2023 Service and Assessment Plan and Assessment Roll
• Refinancing of the PID's existing Line of Credit maturing November 18, 2022
• Acceptance of Common Area 1 property donation from Shoppes at Tres Lagos, LLC
• Acceptance of Cascada park property donation from Rhodes Development, Inc.
• Election of officers to the PID Board of Directors

General

The McAllen Board of Commissioners is holding a workshop to discuss the FY 2022-2023 City Budget wrap-up. The meeting also includes an executive session regarding real property, personnel matters, and economic development.

• FY 2022-2023 City of McAllen Budget Wrap-Up discussion
• Executive Session regarding real property, personnel, and economic development

The Board of Commissioners held a workshop to review the FY 2022-2023 budget, including revisions to the General Fund, Development Corporation Fund, Capital Improvement Projects, and other funds. No formal decisions or votes were recorded; the session was solely for discussion. The meeting concluded with an executive session and adjournment.

• No decisions or votes taken during the workshop

City Commission

The McAllen Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop to discuss the FY 2022-2023 city budget. The meeting may also include executive sessions regarding real property, personnel matters, and economic development.

• Discussion of FY 2022-2023 City of McAllen Budget
• Executive session regarding real property, personnel matters, and economic development

City Commission

The McAllen Board of Commissioners scheduled a special meeting to discuss matters in executive session. These discussions include legal counsel, real property, personnel matters, and economic development.

• Executive session regarding economic development matters
• Executive session for consultation with attorney
• Executive session regarding real property
• Executive session regarding personnel matters

The McAllen Board of Commissioners met in a special session on August 22, 2022, and immediately recessed into executive session to consult with the city attorney and discuss economic development matters. No votes or decisions were made during the open meeting.

• No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was entirely procedural.

City Commission

The McAllen Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop to present questions to staff regarding the August 22, 2022 Regular Meeting Agenda. The meeting also includes scheduled executive sessions for consultations on real estate, city code enforcement, and economic development.

• Questions regarding the August 22, 2022 Regular Meeting Agenda
• Consultation on real estate restrictive covenants
• Potential litigation to enforce city codes
• Legal issues with contractual agreements
• Economic development matters

The commission held a workshop meeting with no public discussion of the regular agenda. In executive session, they voted unanimously to authorize the city attorney to enforce city codes, and to authorize the city manager and city attorney to negotiate contracts and economic development incentives. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Authorized city attorney to enforce city codes (unanimous)
• Authorized city manager and city attorney to negotiate contract terms (unanimous)
• Authorized city manager and city attorney to negotiate economic development incentives (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission will discuss the 2022 proposed tax rate and schedule a public hearing. The agenda includes several rezoning requests, road widening contracts, and the purchase of a new fire engine. The commission will also consider ordinances for a Municipal Court of Record and toll bridge revenue bonds.

• Rezone 1609 Quebec Avenue from residential to general business
• Contract award for Bentsen Road roadway widening project
• Contract award for Taylor Road roadway widening project
• Purchase of Fire Engine #8 and related firefighting equipment
• Ordinance authorizing revenue bonds for the International Toll Bridge System

The McAllen Board of Commissioners approved several rezonings and conditional use permits, including a bar at 400 Nolana Avenue and an automotive repair shop at 2813 Nolana Avenue. They also awarded contracts for fire engine purchase, road widening projects, and a pavement preservation project. An ordinance creating a Municipal Court of Record was adopted, and a tax rate public hearing was scheduled for September 26, 2022.

• Approved C-3 zoning at 1609 Quebec Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved R-1 zoning at 5517 North Bentsen Road (unanimous)
• Approved R-1 zoning at 15401 North 29th Street (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for bar at 400 Nolana Avenue Suite G (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for bar at 2001 South 10th Street (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for bar at 2200 Nolana Avenue Suites 2232 & 2234 (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for automotive repair shop at 2813 Nolana Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for outdoor learning center at 1901 State Highway 107 (unanimous)

General

The McAllen Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop to discuss the FY 2022-2023 City of McAllen Budget. The agenda also includes an executive session regarding real property, personnel matters, and economic development.

• Discussion of FY 2022-2023 City of McAllen Budget
• Executive session regarding real property, personnel, and economic development

The McAllen Board of Commissioners held a workshop meeting on August 18, 2022, to discuss the FY 2022-2023 budget. Topics included the UTRGV MOU and payouts, a proposed project by the McAllen Heritage Center, the Children's Bereavement Center, the Development Corporation fund, human resources, and grant administration. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was procedural and informational only.

• No formal decisions or votes were recorded; all items were discussed only.

General

The McAllen Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss the FY 2022-2023 City of McAllen Budget. The agenda also includes an executive session regarding real property, personnel matters, and economic development.

• Discussion of FY 2022-2023 City of McAllen Budget
• Executive session regarding real property, personnel, and economic development

The McAllen Board of Commissioners held a workshop to discuss the proposed FY 2022-2023 budget, including general fund agencies and capital projects. No formal decisions were made; the discussion was informational, with staff noting that recommendations and changes would be included in the August 25 budget wrap-up. Commissioner Aguirre abstained from VIDA-related discussions due to a conflict of interest.

• Discussed FY 2022-2023 general fund agencies budget (no vote)
• Discussed Development Corporation Fund capital projects (no vote)
• Discussed Capital Improvement Project Fund capital projects (no vote)
• Commissioner Aguirre abstained from VIDA discussion due to conflict

General

The McAllen Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop to discuss the FY 2022-2023 City of McAllen Budget. The agenda also includes an executive session regarding real property, personnel matters, and economic development.

• Discussion of FY 2022-2023 City of McAllen Budget
• Executive session regarding real property, personnel, and economic development

The McAllen Board of Commissioners held a workshop to discuss the FY 2022-2023 budget for Public Works, Golf Course, Downtown Services, Hidalgo/Anzalduas International Bridges, and the Airport. Staff presented budget recaps and decision packages, and council members asked questions about rates, capital outlay, fees, transportation, and airport expansion. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was procedural and ended with an executive session and adjournment.

• No formal decisions or votes recorded; workshop was for discussion only

City Commission

The McAllen Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop to discuss the Municipal Court of Record and property and casualty coverage options. The meeting also includes an executive session regarding real property transactions and economic development matters.

• Discussion of Municipal Court of Record
• Discussion of Property and Casualty Coverage Options
• Possible lease, sale, or purchase of Real Property, Tract 1
• Consultation on economic development matters

The commission held a workshop, not a voting meeting. They discussed making the municipal court a court of record and directed staff to present an ordinance at a regular meeting. They also reached consensus to proceed with Option 3 (TML Conventional) for property and casualty coverage. No formal votes were taken.

• Directed staff to present municipal court of record ordinance at regular meeting
• Consensus to proceed with Option 3 (TML Conventional) for property/casualty coverage

City Commission

The City Commission will review several land use requests, including rezonings for office and multifamily residential use. The meeting also includes discussions on infrastructure contracts and the expansion of the Tres Lagos Public Improvement District.

• Rezoning 108 Pecan Boulevard from single-family to office district
• Rezoning 3300 La Lomita Road to multifamily residential apartment district
• Conditional Use Permit for a public school at 7800 North Ware Road
• Contract award for the High Density Mineral Bond Pavement Preservation Project
• Negotiating engineering services for the McAllen Recycling Center

The McAllen Board of Commissioners approved a $81,861,364.52 contract with D. Wilson Construction Company for the Anzalduas Bridge Infrastructure Improvements Project. They also approved routine rezoning and conditional use permits, a contract for pavement preservation, and a resolution expanding the Tres Lagos Public Improvement District. Two items related to 2700 Sprague Road remained tabled.

• Awarded $81,861,364.52 contract to D. Wilson Construction for Anzalduas Bridge improvements (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning to C-1 at 108 Pecan Boulevard (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning to R-3A at 3300 La Lomita Road (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for McAllen ISD at 7800 North Ware Road (unanimous)
• Awarded $222,926.58 contract to Andale Construction for pavement preservation (unanimous)
• Approved resolution expanding Tres Lagos Public Improvement District by ~150 acres (unanimous)
• Authorized negotiation with Burns & McDonnell for recycling center engineering services (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of real property Tract 1 (unanimous)

General

The McAllen Board of Commissioners has scheduled a workshop to discuss the FY 2022-2023 City of McAllen Budget. The meeting also includes an executive session for discussions regarding real property, personnel matters, and economic development.

• Discussion of FY 2022-2023 City of McAllen Budget
• Executive session regarding real property, personnel matters, and economic development

The McAllen Board of Commissioners held a workshop to discuss the FY 2022-2023 budget, with presentations from Engineering, Convention Center/Performing Arts Center/Quinta Mazatlan, Parks & Recreation, Police, and Fire departments. No formal votes or decisions were made; the session was for discussion and staff noted council suggestions would be incorporated into the budget wrap-up. The meeting adjourned after an executive session.

• No formal decisions made; budget workshop only
• Discussed FY 2022-2023 budget for multiple departments
• Staff noted council suggestions would be included in budget wrap-up

General

The McAllen Board of Commissioners is holding a workshop to discuss the FY 2022-2023 City Budget. The meeting also includes an executive session regarding real property, personnel matters, and economic development.

• Discussion of FY 2022-2023 City of McAllen Budget
• Executive session regarding real property, personnel, and economic development

The McAllen Board of Commissioners held a workshop to discuss the proposed FY 2022-2023 budget, including a $620 million total budget, a property tax rate reduction, and a 3% cost-of-living adjustment for employees. No formal decisions or votes were made during the workshop; it was a discussion and presentation session only.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during the workshop

City Commission

The McAllen City Commission will consider and adopt an ordinance to redistrict the city's single-member election districts. The meeting also includes provisions for executive sessions regarding real property, personnel matters, and economic development.

• Ordinance to redistrict City single-member election districts
• Executive session regarding real property, personnel, and economic development

The McAllen Board of Commissioners held a special meeting and adopted an ordinance redistricting the city's single-member election districts, choosing Plan A1 (with Exhibits A and B) as recommended by staff. The motion passed unanimously among the five commissioners present. The meeting also included an executive session on legal, real property, personnel, and economic development matters, then adjourned.

• Adopted Plan A1 for redistricting city single-member election districts (unanimous among present)

City Commission

The McAllen City Commission will hold a workshop to discuss the 2022 Community Survey results and property and casualty coverage options. The meeting also includes an executive session for legal consultations and economic development matters.

• Discussion of 2022 Community Survey Results
• Discussion of Property and Casualty Coverage Options
• Executive session regarding pending litigation (Edgar Devora v. Michael Manuel Garza)
• Executive session regarding potential litigation for city alleys and underpaid accounts
• Economic Development Matters discussion

The McAllen Board of Commissioners held a workshop with no formal votes. They discussed the 2022 Community Survey results and property/casualty coverage options, with consensus to revisit insurance options at the next workshop. An executive session covered legal and economic development matters. No public comment was made.

• Discussed 2022 Community Survey results (no action)
• Discussed property/casualty coverage options; consensus to revisit at next workshop
• Held executive session on litigation, real property, personnel, and economic development

City Commission

The City Commission will hold public hearings regarding rezoning and annexation for properties at 2700 Sprague Road and Dallas Avenue. The agenda also includes contract awards for pedestrian improvements, sidewalk projects, and mobile tablets.

• Rezoning 501 & 519 Dallas Avenue to multifamily residential townhouse district
• Annexation of 19.953 acres at 2700 Sprague Road
• McAllen Hidalgo International Bridge Pedestrian Improvements Project contract
• Gumwood Sidewalks Improvement (CDBG) Project contract
• Purchase of 50 Panasonic Toughbook CF-33 mobile tablets

The McAllen City Commission approved several routine rezoning and conditional use permits, including townhouse zoning on Dallas Avenue and a one-year permit for an automotive shop and a bar. It tabled an initial zoning and annexation for 2700 Sprague Road pending a Pre-Annexation Agreement, and denied an event center permit at 2000 South Jackson Road. The commission also awarded contracts for a splash pad, tablets, and bridge improvements, and authorized negotiations for engineering services.

• Approved R-3T zoning at 501 & 519 Dallas Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved R-3T zoning at 601 Dallas Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved one-year conditional use permit for automotive shop at 111 N 11th St (unanimous)
• Approved one-year conditional use permit for bar at 3424 N 10th St (unanimous)
• Tabled initial zoning and annexation for 2700 Sprague Road (unanimous)
• Denied conditional use permit for event center at 2000 S Jackson Road (unanimous)
• Awarded $205,510.10 splash pad contract to T.F. Harper & Associates LP (unanimous)
• Awarded $1,098,000 bridge pedestrian improvements contract to Triun LTD (unanimous)

General

The Tres Lagos PID Board of Directors will consider a request to annex roughly 150 acres into the district. The agenda also includes a developer briefing on the Tres Lagos Project status and approval of June 1, 2022, meeting minutes.

• Annexation request for approximately 150 acres across two tracts
• Developer briefing on Tres Lagos Project status
• Approval of June 1, 2022, meeting minutes

City Commission

The McAllen Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop to discuss several city matters. Topics include pop-up market regulations and special event parking near Las Banderas Subdivision. The commission will also review street light financial plans and Bond 2018 traffic improvements.

• Pop Up Market Regulations
• Special Event Parking for Las Banderas Subdivision and 33rd Street
• Street Lights by District and Financial Plan
• Bond 2018 Traffic Improvements and Updates
• Property and Casualty Coverage Options

The McAllen Board of Commissioners held a workshop and discussed pop-up market regulations, directing staff to bring the item back for discussion at the August agenda as both a workshop and regular meeting item. No formal votes were taken; all other items were discussions only, and one item on property and casualty coverage was not addressed.

• Directed staff to bring pop-up market regulations to August agenda for workshop and regular meeting discussion
• Discussed special event parking options for Las Banderas Subdivision and 33rd Street, no action taken
• Discussed street light funding priorities, no action taken
• Discussed Bond 2018 traffic improvements, no action taken
• Discussed property and casualty coverage options, item not addressed

City Commission

The City Commission will review several requests for conditional use permits, including a liquor store, bars, and event centers. The agenda also includes budget amendments for the American Rescue Plan Fund and emergency A/C replacements at community centers. Additionally, the commission will consider drainage improvement contracts and parking lot improvements.

• Conditional use permits for Fiesta Liquor, The Rockwell Taphouse & Grill, and others
• Emergency replacement of A/C units at Lark and Palm View Community Centers
• Contract award for 2018 Bond Group C Drainage Improvement Projects
• Budget amendments for the American Rescue Plan Fund and Fire Department scope
• Change Order No. 2 for McAllen Youth Baseball Complex Parking Lot Improvements

The McAllen City Commission approved several conditional use permits for a liquor store, a bar, a guest house, and an event center, along with routine consent agenda items. They also awarded contracts for drainage improvements and emergency A/C replacements, adopted budget amendments, and took actions on economic development incentives and property matters discussed in executive session.

• Approved conditional use permit for liquor store at 301 North Ware Road, Suite B (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for bar at 400 Nolana Avenue, Suite H1 (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for guest house at 4604 Estancia Parkway (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for bar at 1116 Pecan Boulevard (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for event center at 4101 Expressway 83 (unanimous)
• Awarded $1,125,392 contract to RBM Contractors for drainage improvements (unanimous)
• Awarded $659,370.98 contract to Trane Technologies for A/C replacements (unanimous)
• Adopted budget amendment of $1,281,460 to American Rescue Plan Fund (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission and the McAllen Public Utility Board are holding a joint meeting. The agenda focuses on discussing and potentially acting on recommended changes to the city's health plan for the 2022-23 period.

• Recommended changes to the City of McAllen Health Plan for 2022-23

The McAllen Board of Commissioners held a special meeting to discuss recommended changes to the city's health plan for 2022-23. After a lengthy discussion, the board voted unanimously to approve all six recommendations, subject to contract, including a 90-day out clause. The recommendations include removing the buy-up plan, switching from PPO to EPO, premium changes, and other adjustments. The board also entered executive session but took no further action.

• Approved all six health plan recommendations subject to contract (unanimous)
• Directed staff to include a 90-day out clause in the contract
• Approved removing the buy-up plan (Recommendation 1A)
• Approved plan design change from PPO to EPO (Recommendation 1B)
• Approved premium changes (Recommendation 2)
• Approved change from Shared Savings to Naviguard (Recommendation 3)
• Approved stop loss changes (Recommendation 4)
• Approved agency contract amendments and direct primary care (Recommendations 5 and 6)

City Commission

The McAllen Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss regulations for pop-up markets and address questions regarding the June 27, 2022 Regular Meeting Agenda. The Commission may also enter executive sessions to discuss legal issues, economic development, and pending litigation.

• Discussion of Pop Up Market Regulations
• Questions regarding the June 27, 2022 Regular Meeting Agenda
• Executive session: McAllen Foreign Trade Zone legal issues
• Executive session: Economic Development Matters
• Executive session: Pending litigation (Sergio Rudolfo, Jr. et al v. City of McAllen)

City Commission

The City Commission will review several rezoning requests and conditional use permits for various properties. The agenda also includes contract awards for police vehicles, towing services, and airport renovations. Additionally, officials will consider the 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan for federal funds.

• Master Airline Operating Agreement and Terminal Building Lease for McAllen International Airport
• Purchase of four new 2022 Police Packaged Vehicles
• Rezoning of properties at 2700 and 2800 South McColl Road
• Conditional Use Permit for an event center at 2000 South Jackson Road
• Approval of the 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan for CDBG, HOME, and ESG funds

The McAllen City Commission approved multiple rezoning requests, including two properties on South McColl Road rezoned from light commercial to single-family residential, and a light industrial zoning at 4801 North 23rd Street. They also awarded contracts for grounds maintenance, police vehicles, towing services, and t-shirts, and extended the non-abatement agreement for firework sales by two years in a 4-1 vote. Several conditional use permits for churches and a tire shop were approved, while an event center request was tabled.

• Approved R-1 zoning at 2700 South McColl Road (unanimous)
• Approved R-1 zoning at 2800 South McColl Road (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for church at 2201 Martin Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for tire shop at 2605 U.S. Highway 83 (unanimous)
• Approved I-1 zoning at 4801 North 23rd Street (unanimous)
• Tabled event center conditional use permit at 2000 South Jackson Road (unanimous)
• Awarded grounds maintenance contract to Rod'z Lawn Care & Landscaping for $676,009.36 (unanimous)
• Extended firework sales non-abatement agreement for two years (4-1)

General

The McAllen Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider an ordinance for budget amendments. This item involves adjustments to various city funds.

• Ordinance providing for a budget amendment for adjustments to various funds

The McAllen Board of Commissioners held a special meeting and unanimously approved a budget amendment ordinance adjusting various funds, as recommended by staff. The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Joaquin Zamora and seconded by Commissioner Jose R. "Pepe" Cabeza de Vaca, passing without opposition.

• Approved budget amendment ordinance for adjustments to various funds (unanimous)

City Commission

The McAllen Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop to discuss questions for the June 13, 2022 Regular Meeting Agenda. The meeting includes a status report on the City of McAllen Health Plan and potential discussions regarding real property transactions and legal matters in executive session.

• Status report on City of McAllen Health Plan
• Possible lease, sale, or purchase of Tract 1, Tract 2, and Tract 3
• Consultation regarding legal issues with an entertainment contract
• Consultation regarding legal issues with the McAllen Convention Center Marquis

The McAllen Board of Commissioners held a workshop on June 13, 2022, to discuss the city health plan and receive a staff presentation on financial projections and funding stability. No formal decisions were made; the meeting included an executive session and public comment, then adjourned.

• No formal decisions made during workshop

City Commission

The City Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding proposed redistricting. The agenda also includes discussions on rezoning properties and the annexation of land at 10400 North Mayberry Road. Additionally, the commission will consider ordinances for mobile food vendor courts and budget amendments for police vehicles.

• Public hearing on redistricting proposals
• Rezoning of 900 East Redbud Avenue to multifamily residential
• Annexation of 20.0003 acres at 10400 North Mayberry Road
• Ordinance regulating mobile food vendor courts
• Budget amendment for the purchase of twenty police vehicles

The McAllen Board of Commissioners approved a series of zoning changes, an annexation, and multiple contracts. They also adopted ordinances on food truck parks and budget amendments, and authorized eminent domain for two parcels for the Taylor Road project.

• Approved conditional use permit for auto body shop at 2241 Dallas Ave (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning to R-3C at 900 E Redbud Ave (unanimous)
• Approved initial zoning to R-3A at 10400 N Mayberry Rd (unanimous)
• Adopted annexation ordinance for 20.0003 acres at 10400 N Mayberry Rd (unanimous)
• Awarded $133,535.34 contract to Insight Public Sector for UPS installation (consent)
• Awarded $59,970.55 contract to Tamis Corp for steel barriers (consent)
• Awarded $140,449.13 contract to Diaz Flooring for library recarpeting (unanimous)
• Authorized eminent domain for two parcels for Taylor Road project (unanimous)

General

The Tres Lagos TIRZ Board of Directors will review project status updates and approve meeting minutes from December 20, 2021. The board will also discuss property inclusion with the Hidalgo County Appraisal District and consider two developer reimbursement requests.

• Reimbursement Request #35 for up to $4,640,505.22
• Reimbursement Request #36 for up to $1,996,848.40
• Coordination with Hidalgo County Appraisal District regarding 54.535 and 95.465 acres
• Approval of December 20, 2021 meeting minutes

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a workshop to review questions for the May 23, 2022 Regular Meeting and view a presentation on a conceptual expansion of City Hall. The commission may also enter executive session to discuss pending litigation and economic development matters.

• Presentation of Conceptual Future City Hall Expansion
• Questions regarding the May 23, 2022 Regular Meeting Agenda
• Executive session: litigation (McDonnell v. McAllen)
• Executive session: litigation (Villalon v. McAllen)
• Executive session: economic development matters

The McAllen Board of Commissioners held a workshop to discuss the conceptual future City Hall expansion, estimated at $21,033,778, which would add about 39,380 square feet of office space and 23 parking spaces. No formal decisions were made; the item was for discussion only. The meeting also included an executive session on legal and economic development matters, with no action taken in open session.

• No formal decisions made during workshop
• Discussed conceptual City Hall expansion (estimated $21,033,778)
• Entered executive session for legal and economic development matters

City Commission

The McAllen City Commission will review several rezoning and annexation requests, including a 10-acre multifamily residential project. The agenda also includes conditional use permits for a bar and soccer fields. Additionally, the commission will consider contracts for drainage engineering and fire department technology.

• Rezoning and annexation of 10 acres at 3420 La Lomita Road to multifamily residential
• Conditional Use Permit for a bar at 5401 North 10th Street
• Contract for professional engineering services for the McAllen Drainage Master Plan
• Purchase of computers and tablets for Fire Record Management Software
• Variance requests for the Bocage Estates Subdivision

The commission approved routine rezoning and conditional use permits, including a one-year bar permit at 5401 North 10th Street with conditions, and a soccer field permit at 501 South Bentsen Road. It also approved initial R-3A zoning and annexation of 10 acres at 3420 La Lomita Road, denied an alcohol variance for New York Caribe Restaurant, and approved a variance for Dragon Tiger LLC. Contracts were awarded for the drainage master plan and other services, and a grant application for low-emission transit was authorized.

• Approved routine rezoning and conditional use permits (unanimous)
• Approved C-31 zoning at 2020 North McColl Road (unanimous)
• Approved R-1 zoning at 8401 State Highway 107 (unanimous)
• Approved one-year bar permit at 5401 N 10th St Suite 203 (unanimous)
• Approved one-year soccer field permit at 501 S Bentsen Road (unanimous)
• Approved initial R-3A zoning and annexation at 3420 La Lomita Road (unanimous)
• Denied alcohol variance for New York Caribe Restaurant at 2313 Harvey Dr (unanimous)
• Approved alcohol variance for Dragon Tiger LLC at 2825 Pecan Blvd (unanimous)

General

The McAllen Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss city redistricting. The board may also enter executive sessions regarding real property, personnel matters, and economic development.

• Discussion of City Redistricting
• Executive session regarding real property
• Executive session regarding personnel matters
• Executive session regarding economic development

The McAllen Board of Commissioners held a special meeting to discuss city redistricting. They heard a presentation on legal principles and reviewed maps, then directed staff to place a resolution adopting redistricting criteria on the next regular agenda. No formal vote was taken on the criteria itself.

• Directed staff to place a resolution adopting redistricting criteria on next regular agenda

City Commission

The McAllen Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop to discuss improvements at El Rancho Road and McColl Avenue. The meeting also includes an executive session regarding economic development matters and potential real property transactions for Tract 1.

• El Rancho Road and McColl Avenue Improvement
• Potential lease, sale, or purchase of real property (Tract 1)
• Economic development matters

The McAllen City Commission held a workshop with no questions on the regular agenda. Staff presented cost estimates and schematics for intersection and roadway improvements at El Rancho Road and McColl Avenue, including roadway work from McColl to Jackson, but no formal action was taken. The commission entered executive session for legal, real property, personnel, and economic development matters, then adjourned.

• No formal decisions made; workshop only
• Reviewed El Rancho Road and McColl Avenue improvement cost estimates and schematics
• Entered executive session under Texas Gov't Code 551.071, .072, .074, .087
• Adjourned at 5:00 pm

City Commission

The City Commission will consider a conditional use permit for an event center at 601 East Nolana Avenue. The agenda also includes contract awards for roadway widening and intersection improvements, along with several grant applications. A rezoning request for Beaumont Avenue was marked as tabled.

• Conditional Use Permit for an event center at 601 East Nolana Avenue
• Contract awards for Daffodil Avenue and FM1926 intersection improvements
• Rejection of bids for the Anzalduas Bridge Infrastructure Improvements Project
• Grant applications to the DOJ, TxDOT, and PetSafe
• Budget amendment for 23rd Street intersection improvements

The McAllen Board of Commissioners approved several contracts and resolutions, including a $5.5 million contract for Daffodil Avenue roadway widening and a $500,000 lighting contract for Springfest Park. They also approved a conditional use permit for an event center at 601 East Nolana Avenue, rejected bids for the Anzalduas Bridge project, and authorized negotiations for real property purchases in executive session.

• Approved $5,535,400.32 contract to Go Underground, LLC for Daffodil Avenue widening (unanimous)
• Approved $500,000 contract to Musco Sports Lighting for Springfest Park lighting (consent agenda)
• Approved conditional use permit for event center at 601 East Nolana Ave (unanimous)
• Rejected bids and re-advertised Anzalduas Bridge Infrastructure Improvements (unanimous)
• Approved $829,011.85 contract to Texas Cordia Construction for FM 1926 intersection improvements (unanimous)
• Approved $325,520 budget amendment for 23rd Street intersection improvements (unanimous)
• Approved variance option 3 for Mendoza Acres paving/drainage escrow (unanimous)
• Authorized negotiations for real property purchase and economic development incentives (unanimous)

General

The Tres Lagos TIRZ Board of Directors will receive a briefing on the status of projects within the Zone. The board will also consider two reimbursement requests for the Tres Lagos Project payable from future funds.

• Reimbursement Request #35 for $4,693,400.35
• Reimbursement Request #36 for $2,075,135.95
• Developer briefing on the status of projects within the Zone
• Approval of minutes from the December 20, 2021 meeting

General

The Tres Lagos PID Board of Directors is meeting to receive a developer briefing on the status of the Tres Lagos Project. The board will also discuss possible action regarding the potential refunding of the district's current credit line.

• Briefing on the status of the Tres Lagos Project
• Discussion and possible action on potential refunding of PID credit line
• Approval of minutes from the December 20, 2021 meeting

City Commission

The McAllen Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop to discuss several city matters. The agenda includes reviewing the year 4 drainage utility fee and discussing a Construction Manager at Risk contract. The board will also receive updates on subdivision, parks, and project status reports.

• Review of Drainage Utility Fee for year 4
• Discussion of Construction Manager at Risk Contract
• Status report on Parks & Recreation Projects
• Project Status Report through March 31, 2022
• Executive session regarding real property tracts 1-5

The McAllen Board of Commissioners held a workshop on April 25, 2022, to discuss agenda items for the upcoming regular meeting. No formal votes or decisions were made. Staff presented on using a Construction Manager at Risk for the Quinta Mazatlan Palm House and Park and Ride projects, and reviewed the Year 4 Drainage Utility Fee. Several agenda items were not addressed, and the meeting adjourned after an executive session.

• No formal decisions made; workshop only
• Discussed Construction Manager at Risk for Quinta Mazatlan and Park and Ride
• Reviewed Drainage Utility Fee for Year 4
• Items 4-6 (subdivision, project status, parks) not addressed

City Commission

The commission will review multiple rezoning requests and budget amendments for infrastructure projects. The agenda includes contract awards for thirty new city vehicles and drainage improvements at North Main Street and Cedar Avenue. Additionally, the body will consider professional services for the Anzalduas Cargo Design Project.

• Rezone 2624 North 24th Street from multifamily townhouses to general business
• Contract award for the purchase of thirty new current model vehicles
• Budget amendment for Auburn/Trenton Intersection Improvements
• Contract award for N. Main Street at Cedar Avenue Drainage Improvement project
• Conditional Use Permit request for a vaporizer store at 1301 North 23rd Street

The McAllen City Commission approved a rezoning from R-3T to C-3 at 2624 North 24th Street (4-2), despite opposition from Mayor Pro Tem Zamora and Commissioner Quintanilla. They also approved a C-3 rezoning at 3612 State Highway 107, a one-year conditional use permit for a vaporizer store at 1301 North 23rd Street Suite 1, and a rezoning to R-3A at 2401 Quince Avenue (5-1). A rezoning request at 2512 Beaumont Avenue was tabled. Several contracts and budget amendments were approved, including a $251,813 drainage project and $150,000 for Anzalduas Cargo Design.

• Approved C-3 zoning at 2624 N 24th St (4-2)
• Approved C-3 zoning at 3612 State Highway 107 (unanimous)
• Approved one-year conditional use permit for vaporizer store at 1301 N 23rd St Suite 1 (unanimous)
• Approved R-3A zoning at 2401 Quince Ave (5-1)
• Tabled R-3A zoning at 2512 Beaumont Ave (unanimous)
• Awarded $251,813 contract to Artillery LLC for N Main St/Cedar Ave drainage (unanimous)
• Adopted $150,000 budget amendment for Anzalduas Cargo Design (unanimous)
• Authorized negotiations for economic development incentives (5-0, 1 abstention)

City Commission

The McAllen Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop to discuss street light improvements by district. The commission will also discuss requests for additional funding for Project Imagine Tomorrow. The meeting may include an executive session regarding economic development and pending litigation.

• Discussion of street light improvements by District
• Discussion of Project Imagine Tomorrow funding requests
• Executive session regarding economic development matters
• Consultation with City Attorney regarding Abel Villarreal, III v. City of Mclan

The McAllen Board of Commissioners held a workshop and reached consensus to proceed with requests for additional funding: $50,000 for the Involuntary Demolition Program and $100,000 for Project Imagine Tomorrow, plus another $100,000 for a Home Repair Economic Incentives Program. No formal votes were taken; the items were discussed for a future regular meeting. The meeting also included a presentation on street light improvements and an executive session.

• Consensus to proceed with $50,000 request for Involuntary Demolition Program
• Consensus to proceed with $100,000 request for Project Imagine Tomorrow
• Consensus to proceed with additional $100,000 for Home Repair Economic Incentives Program
• Discussed street light improvement priorities by district

City Commission

The City Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Annual Action Plan for CDBG, HOME, and ESG projects. The agenda also includes several requests for conditional use permits and various infrastructure contract awards.

• Public hearing for the FY 2022-2023 CDBG, HOME, and ESG Annual Action Plan
• Conditional Use Permit requests for bars at 1017 Shasta Avenue and 7001 North 10th Street
• Contract award for McAllen Public Safety Building electrical switchboard upgrade
• Contract award for Trenton Road at Auburn Avenue intersection improvements
• Contract award for Chicago Avenue at South 23rd Street drainage improvements

The McAllen Board of Commissioners approved three conditional use permits (two bars and one guest house), a beauty school permit, and several contracts including a $92,202 electrical upgrade and a $462,323 intersection improvement. They also rejected a single bid for the Quinta Park and Ride project and approved various resolutions and appointments.

• Approved conditional use permit for bar at 1017 Shasta Ave (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for guest house at 308 Frontera Rd (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for bar at 7001 N 10th St (unanimous)
• Approved 5-year beauty school permit at 112 N McColl Rd (unanimous)
• Rejected single bid for Quinta Park and Ride project, re-advertise (unanimous)
• Awarded $92,202 contract to The Alex Group for electrical switchboard upgrade (unanimous)
• Awarded $462,323 contract to Texas Cordia Construction for Trenton Rd/Auburn Ave intersection (unanimous)
• Approved variance to waive subdivision process at 4109 Lark Ave (unanimous)

City Commission

The McAllen Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss the development of Boeye Reservoir. The Commission may also enter an executive session to consult with the City Attorney regarding this project.

• Discussion of Boeye Reservoir development

City Commission

The McAllen Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop to discuss the 365 tollway project and Marketing Co-Op. The agenda includes discussing construction sequences and street closures for the Bicentennial Blueline Bridge Improvements Project. Staff will also provide status reports on parks, recreation, and subdivisions.

• Discussion of 365 tollway project
• Construction sequence and street closures for Bicentennial Blueline Bridge Improvements Project
• Marketing Co-Op discussion
• Parks & Recreation Projects status report
• Subdivision Monthly Report

City Commission

The McAllen City Commission and Public Utility Board will meet to consider approving the 2020-2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. The agenda also includes public hearings for several rezoning and permit requests. Additionally, the commission will discuss contracts for citywide wifi maintenance and drainage improvement projects.

• Approval of FY 2020-2021 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
• Rezoning of 200 South Cynthia Street from R-1 to R-2 residential
• Lease agreement with GSA for Federal Inspection Stations at McAllen International Airport
• Negotiating fees for the El Rancho Drainage Improvements Project
• Service contract for monitoring and maintenance of City Wide Wifi Network

City Commission

The McAllen Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop to discuss providing WiFi at city parks. The meeting also includes a swearing-in ceremony for a newly elected official and a session for questions regarding the March 14, 2022 Regular Meeting Agenda.

• Swearing in ceremony of newly elected official
• Discussion of WiFi at city parks
• Staff questions regarding the March 14, 2022 Regular Meeting Agenda

This was a workshop meeting with no formal votes or decisions. The commission heard a staff presentation on Wi-Fi at city parks, covering 61 city parks and 15 school parks with 139 common areas and 72 poles, and discussed cost estimates, coverage, and timing. No action was taken.

• No formal decisions made; workshop only

City Commission

The City Commission will conduct public hearings regarding conditional use permits for a church, bars, and event centers. The agenda also includes reviewing interlocal agreements with Hidalgo County and McAllen ISD, as well as approving various city contracts and budget amendments.

• Public hearings for conditional use permits at 2001 Trenton Road, 2801 Expressway 83, and 5245 North 23rd Street
• Interlocal agreement with Hidalgo County for Rural Emergency Services
• Budget amendment ordinance for Anzalduas International Bridge inspection stations
• Contract awards for Convention Center sound system and City Hall mechanical upgrades
• Agreement designating Sanchez Elementary Inclusive Park as a City/School Park

The McAllen Board of Commissioners approved several conditional use permits for a church, bars, and event centers, along with various contracts and agreements. All routine items and consent agenda items were approved unanimously, except for the El Toro Club II bar permit, which passed 3-1. The meeting also included a proclamation for American Red Cross Month and several board appointments.

• Approved conditional use permit for church at 2001 Trenton Road (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for bar at 2801 Expressway 83, Suites 280 & 290 (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for event center at 4500 N 10th St Suite 90 (unanimous, Commissioner Haddad abstained)
• Approved conditional use permit for event center at 5245 N 23rd St (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for bar at 2203 S 23rd St (3-1, Mayor Pro Tem Zamora opposed)
• Approved consent agenda including disaster debris removal contract to Ashbritt Inc. (unanimous)
• Awarded contract to Quantum Mechanical LLC for City Hall mechanical upgrades ($169,875) (unanimous)
• Approved developer's reimbursement agreement for drainage improvements by World of 4 Subdivision (unanimous)

City Commission

The McAllen Board of Commissioners is meeting to conduct an official canvass of the February 26, 2022, run-off election returns. The commission will also vote on an ordinance to certify these results.

• Official canvass of the February 26, 2022, run-off election returns
• Adoption of an ordinance certifying the election results

The McAllen Board of Commissioners held a special meeting to canvass the official returns from the February 26, 2022 special election. The City Secretary presented the vote totals, and the board unanimously approved the returns as presented, adopting the ordinance certifying the results. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved official canvass of Feb. 26, 2022 special election returns (unanimous among present)
• Adopted ordinance certifying election results

City Commission

The McAllen Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop to discuss several city projects. Discussions include the SH 107 drainage project and the expansion of City Hall. The meeting also includes presentations regarding local holiday events.

• Drainage Project SH 107 from Mayberry to Glasscock Rd.
• City Hall Expansion discussion
• Beautification of Hike and Bike Trails
• South Pole Illuminated Festival presentation
• McAllen Holiday Parade presentation

The McAllen Board of Commissioners held a workshop with no formal votes. They directed staff to select locations for hike and bike trail beautification, to budget and move forward with the SH 107 drainage project, and to study costs for a City Hall expansion. Presentations on the South Pole Illuminated Festival and McAllen Holiday Parade were given, but no decisions were made on those items.

• Directed staff to select locations for hike and bike trail beautification
• Directed staff to budget and move forward with SH 107 drainage project
• Directed staff to look at costs for elevated structure plus parking for City Hall expansion

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for an automotive repair shop at 2224 Houston Avenue. The agenda also includes budget amendments for the Dove Avenue Extension and an adaptive playground at Los Encinos Park. Additionally, the Commission will consider several contract awards for repaving and security services.

• Public hearing for an automotive repair shop at 2224 Houston Avenue
• Budget amendment for the Dove Avenue Extension from Bentsen Road to N. 41st Street
• Contract award for the 2022 Single Machine Repaving Project
• Ordinance to rename the golf course to Champion Lakes Golf Course
• Grant applications for the Texas Anti-Gang Program and Local Border Security Program

The McAllen Board of Commissioners approved a conditional use permit for an automotive repair shop at 2224 Houston Avenue, despite the building being only 47 feet from a residence (below the 100-foot requirement). They also approved a consent agenda with multiple items, including budget amendments for the Dove Avenue Extension and an adaptive playground, and awarded contracts for the 2022 Single Machine Repaving Project and security guard services. All votes were unanimous, with one commissioner abstaining on a consent item due to a conflict.

• Approved conditional use permit for mechanic shop at 2224 Houston Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including budget amendments for Dove Avenue Extension ($1,661,537) and Los Encinos Park adaptive playground ($250,000)
• Awarded $1,533,542.37 contract to Cutler Repaving for 2022 Single Machine Repaving Project (unanimous)
• Awarded hotmix contract to Frontera Materials Inc. for $83.27/ton (unanimous)
• Awarded $150,000 contract to Halff Associates for engineering services (unanimous)
• Awarded security guard services contracts to MLG Protection, Valley Wide Security, and Flores Investments (unanimous)
• Approved $82,412 maintenance renewal with LBMC Technology Solutions (unanimous)
• Approved economic development incentives and authorized City Manager to negotiate contracts (unanimous)

City Commission

The City Commission will conduct an initial assessment to determine if redistricting is necessary following the 2020 census data. The meeting also includes consideration of criteria for new districting plans and guidelines for public participation.

• Initial assessment regarding whether redistricting is required based on 2020 census data
• Consideration of criteria to apply to development of new districting plans
• Consideration of guidelines for public participation in the redistricting process
• Executive session regarding legal advice on redistricting, real property, personnel, and economic development

The McAllen Board of Commissioners held a special meeting to receive an initial assessment on whether redistricting is required based on 2020 Census data. No formal decisions were made; the item was informational only. The commission discussed criteria, public participation guidelines, and district maps, but took no vote. The meeting adjourned without action.

• Received initial redistricting assessment (no vote)
• Discussed redistricting criteria and public participation guidelines (no action)
• No action taken on redistricting or any other item

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a workshop to discuss the Dove Avenue Extension from Bentsen Road to 41st Street. The meeting also includes discussions on street improvements, alley upgrades, and a review of the McAllen Property Maintenance Code.

• Dove Avenue Extension from Bentsen Road to 41st Street discussion
• 10th Street and Freddy Gonzalez Eastbound Left-Turn Lane discussion
• Stimulus Capital Project for Alley Upgrades discussion
• Review of McAllen Property Maintenance Code
• Potential eminent domain for Verdin Heights - Phase II utility connections

The McAllen Board of Commissioners held a workshop and directed staff on several items. Staff was directed to look into utility fees for the Dove Avenue extension and take the project to the Development Corporation. For the 10th Street and Freddy Gonzalez intersection, Council directed staff to move forward with Option 1 for an eastbound left-turn lane and add it to the budget. For alley upgrades, staff was directed to bring back a list of alley segments for review and recommendation. The proposed McAllen Property Maintenance Code was discussed and noted as listed on the regular meeting agenda for consideration and approval.

• Directed staff to look into utility fees for Dove Avenue extension and take to Development Corporation.
• Directed staff to move forward with Option 1 for 10th Street and Freddy Gonzalez eastbound left-turn lane and add to budget.
• Directed staff to bring back list of alley segments for review and recommendation for alley upgrades.
• Discussed proposed McAllen Property Maintenance Code, noted as on regular meeting agenda for consideration and approval.

City Commission

The City Commission will review several rezoning requests for residential and business districts, including large acreage on North Ware Road. The agenda also includes budget amendments for the Industrial Park Project and Anzalduas Bridge inspection station. Additionally, the commission will consider adopting a new Property Maintenance Code.

• Rezoning of 39.785 acres at 2501 North Ware Road to multifamily residential
• Rezoning of 37.571 acres at 2601 North Ware Road to single-family residential
• Budget amendment for the Industrial Park Project
• Contract awards for lighting and synthetic turf at Las Palmas Park
• Adoption of the McAllen Property Maintenance Code

City Commission

The commission will officially canvass the results of the January 22, 2022, special election. It will also consider an ordinance calling for a run-off election on February 26, 2022, to fill an unexpired term in District 4.

• Official canvass of January 22, 2022, special election returns
• Ordinance calling a run-off election for February 26, 2022, for District 4 Commissioner

The commission unanimously certified the official returns from the January 22 special election for City Commissioner District 4. Since no candidate received a majority, a runoff between Pablo D. Garcia and Rodolfo Castillo was scheduled for February 26, 2022, via ordinance. The meeting was procedural and lasted 20 minutes.

• Certified election returns for Jan. 22 special election (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance calling Feb. 26 runoff for District 4 between Garcia and Castillo (unanimous)

City Commission

The McAllen Board of Commissioners is holding a workshop to discuss several city initiatives. Agenda items include the City Hall secured entrance, grant proposals from the Chamber of Commerce, and status updates on parks and subdivisions.

• Ware Road median options (SH 107 to Monte Cristo Rd)
• Presentation of Grant Proposals by McAllen Chamber of Commerce
• Discussion of Stimulus Projects
• City Hall Secured Entrance discussion
• Status report on Parks & Recreation projects

The McAllen Board of Commissioners held a workshop on January 24, 2022, with no formal votes or decisions. They discussed a secured entrance for City Hall (Option C), small business grant/loan program challenges, and options for the Ware Road median. Staff was directed to bring back the median item with a funding source and improved landscaping. Several agenda items were not discussed, and the meeting adjourned after an executive session.

• Directed staff to bring back Ware Road median options with funding source and nicer landscaping
• No formal votes or approvals taken during the workshop

City Commission

The Commission will consider a contract with the McAllen Chamber of Commerce for the ARPA-funded Small Business Program and a change order for the Dove Avenue Drainage Improvements Project. The agenda also includes grant applications for fire and homeland security programs. Several rezoning and annexation items were noted as tabled.

• Contract with McAllen Chamber of Commerce for ARPA Small Business Program
• Change Order No. 1 for Dove Avenue Drainage Improvements Project
• Selection of firms for Traffic Operations Renovations
• Budget amendment for Fiscal Year 21-22 Capital Projects Rollovers
• Grant applications for FEMA SAFER and State Homeland Security programs

The McAllen Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting on January 24, 2022, and approved several items, including a consent agenda, change orders, contracts, and a budget amendment. All votes were unanimous. Several agenda items were withdrawn or tabled, and the commission also made numerous advisory board appointments.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and grant applications (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for Dove Avenue Drainage Improvements ($41,274.10, unanimous)
• Selected top-ranked firm for Traffic Operations Renovations and authorized negotiations (unanimous)
• Authorized contract with McAllen Chamber of Commerce for ARPA-funded Small Business Program (unanimous)
• Rescinded bid award to Longhorn Services Inc. and re-awarded to Foremost Paving Inc. for $529,865 (unanimous)
• Adopted budget amendment of $4,475,316 for FY 2021-22 Capital Projects Rollover (unanimous)
• Approved quarterly investment report for quarter ending Sept 30, 2021 (unanimous)
• Accepted all advisory board nominations (unanimous)

City Commission

The McAllen City Commission will hold a workshop to discuss splash pad locations and design concepts. Commissioners will also review site amenities at Roosevelt City School Park. The meeting includes an executive session regarding economic development and pending litigation.

• Discussion of splash pad locations and design concepts
• Review of site amenities at Roosevelt City School Park
• Executive session regarding economic development matters
• Consultation with City Attorney regarding Falcon Rivera Jr. v Daniel Cruz and City of McAllen

The McAllen Board of Commissioners held a workshop with no formal votes. They discussed splash pad locations and design concepts, directing staff to explore more options. They also reviewed possible improvements at Roosevelt City School Park. The meeting included an executive session on legal and economic development matters.

• Directed staff to research more splash pad design concepts and return with options
• Discussed splash pad locations at Curtis Park and Morris Park (North)
• Reviewed site amenities and possible improvements at Roosevelt City School Park
• Held executive session on economic development, pending litigation, and personnel

City Commission

The City Commission will review several requests for rezoning and land annexations across various residential and business districts. The meeting also includes the selection of firms for a new fire station and training facility. Additionally, the commission will consider a contract for library cleaning services.

• Multiple rezoning requests for multifamily and single-family residential districts
• Ordinances for several land annexations, including 9000 North Shary Road
• Selection of top-ranked firms for McAllen Fire Station #8
• Selection of top-ranked firms for a McAllen Fire Fighter Training Facility
• Contract award for janitorial cleaning services at the McAllen Public Library

The McAllen Board of Commissioners approved several rezoning requests, including multifamily and single-family districts, and approved conditional use permits for bars. They also approved annexations for multiple properties and selected firms for fire station and training facility projects. A rezoning at 2801 Auburn Avenue was approved despite a failed motion to deny, and a variance request at 7004 North Bentsen Road was approved with option 2.

• Approved R-3A zoning at 604 South 15th Street (unanimous)
• Approved R-3A zoning at 4501 Nolana Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved R-3A zoning at 4701 Nolana Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved R-1 zoning at 7600 North Taylor Road (unanimous)
• Approved R-3A zoning at 7701 North 10th Street (unanimous)
• Approved R-1 zoning at 7701 North 29th Street (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for bar at 400 Nolana Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for bar at 2121 South 10th Street (unanimous)