Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation (BCIC)

THE STATE OF TEXAS § CITY OF BROWNSVILLE § COUNTY OF CAMERON § Estela Chavez-Vasquez, At-large Commissioner “A” Rose M.Z. Gowen, M.D., At-large Commissioner “B” Ricardo Longoria, Jr., District Commissioner 1 Jessica Tetreau, District Commissioner 2 Melissa A. Zamora, District Commissioner 3 John Villarreal, District Commissioner 4 Antonio Martinez, Mayor NOTICE OF A JOINT PUBLIC MEETING OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF BROWNSVILLE AND BROWNSVILLE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENTS CORPORATION Pursuant to Chapter 551, Title 5 of the Texas Government Code, the Texas Open Meetings Act, notice is hereby given that the City Commission of the City of Brownsville, Texas, in accordance with Article V, Section 12, of the Charter of said City, will convene an JOINT MEETING with the Brownsville Community Improvements Corporation (BCIC) at 4:50 P.M. and convene a Workshop, an Executive Session and a Regular Meeting, on Tuesday, March 05, 2013, at 5:10 P.M., 5:45 P.M., and at 6:00 P.M. in the Commission Chambers, on the Second Floor of the Brownsville City Hall – Old Federal Building, located at 1001 East Elizabeth Street, Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas, 78520. **************** Joint Meeting of the City of Brownsville and the Brownsville Community Improvements Corporation (BCIC) EXECUTIVE SESSION: 4:50 P.M A. Consultation with attorney pursuant to §551.071(2), on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body, under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, clearly conflicts with the duties under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. (Mark Sossi – City Attorney – 20 min) ACTION ON ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION: A) ACTION to proceed as advised by legal counsel in executive session. (Mark Sossi – City Attorney) ADJOURN: **************** RECONVENE FOR MEETING OF THE BROWNSVILLE CITY COMMISSION Agenda March 05, 2013 – Page 1 of 5 WORKSHOP: 5:10 P.M. a) Discussion regarding a City of Brownsville and Brownsville Independent School District collaborative program for at-risk children. (Commissioners R. Gowen and Estela C. Vasquez – 15 min.) b) Presentation on Master Parks Plan and Future Park Needs. (Ramiro Gonzalez – Planning – 20 min) **************** EXECUTIVE SESSION: 5:45 P.M. A) Consultation with attorney pursuant to §551.071(2), on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body, under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas, clearly conflicts with the duties under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. (Mark Sossi – City Attorney – 15 min) **************** REGULAR MEETING: 6:00 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: UNITED STATES PLEDGE * TEXAS PLEDGE INVOCATION: **************** ACTION ON ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION: A) ACTION to proceed as advised by legal counsel in executive session. (Mark Sossi – City Attorney) 1. MAYOR’S REPORT: 2. COMMISSIONERS’ REPORT: 3. PROCLAMATIONS: RAM House Movers (Mayor Antonio Martinez) 4. PRESENTATIONS: Employee of the Month (Charlie Cabler – City Manager) 5. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS: All consent Agenda Items listed are considered to be routine by the City Commission and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a City Commissioner so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the Agenda. Agenda March 05, 2013 – Page 2 of 5  ITEMS No. “a” through “g” a) Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 05, 2013. b) Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of February 19, 2013. c) Authorization for the following individuals to incur travel expense: Employee Department Destination Date Bryan Avila Grants San Antonio, TX Mar. 24-25, 2013 Santana Torres Public Works San Antonio, TX Mar. 18-21, 2013 Martino Trevino Public Works San Antonio, TX Mar. 18-21, 2013 d) APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING of Ordinance Number 2013-1474-A, to renew and revise Tax Abatement Guidelines and Criteria for enterprises in Reinvestment Zones, and dealing with related matters. (Ramiro Gonzalez – Planning) e) APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING of Ordinance Number 235-2012-043, to rezone from Light Retail “G” classification (2CG) to Medium Commercial “G” classification (6CG) of Abelardo Estates Subdivision, located near FM 511 and Abelardo Drive. (District 3) (Noe Puga – Planning/Zoning) f) APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING of Ordinance Number 235-2013-002, to rezone from Dwelling “A” (DA) classification to Light Retail “G” (2CG) classification for 1.13 acres out of Block 48 of El Jardin Subdivision, located at 1740 Old Port Isabel Road. (District 2) (Noe Puga – Planning/Zoning) g) APPROVAL on SECOND and FINAL READING of Ordinance Number 235-2013-005-S, to allow Light Commercial “G” (5CG) classification (Mini Storages) on a Medium Retail “G” (3CG) classification for 1.35 acres of Espiritu Santo Grant, located near FM 511 and Abelardo Drive. (District 3) (Noe Puga – Planning/Zoning) **************** BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS: 6. Consideration and ACTION to appoint one (1) member to the Brownsville Beautification Committee (BBC). (Charlie Cabler – City Manager) **************** PUBLIC HEARINGS: 7. Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING on Ordinance Number 235-2013-003-S to allow a Medium Commercial “G” classification in a General Retail “G” classification for Lot 1, Block 1 of Village Center Number 5 Subdivision, located near Main Street and FM 802. (District 3) (Noe D. Puga – Planning/Zoning) Agenda March 05, 2013 – Page 3 of 5 8. Public Hearing and ACTION on FIRST READING on Ordinance Number 2013-1573 to acknowledge and approve a 10-year Tax Abatement to Tenaska Brownsville Partners. (Ramiro Gonzalez – Planning) *************** 9. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: PLEASE NOTE: THE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD IS DESIGNATED FOR HEARING CONCERNS REGARDING CITY OF BROWNSVILLE PUBLIC POLICY OR CITY OF BROWNSVILLE BUSINESS THAT IS NOT ON THE AGENDA. DO NOT REQUEST A PUBLIC COMMENT FORM IF YOU WISH TO COMMENT ON AN ITEM THAT IS ALREADY ON THE AGENDA “PUBLIC HEARING” ITEMS ARE OPEN FOR COMMENT (ON THAT PARTICULAR ITEM) UPON NOTICE FROM THE PRESIDING OFFICER ● THE “PUBLIC COMMENT FORM” IS DESIGNATED FOR SPEAKERS TO BE RECOGNIZED AND ADDRESS THE COMMISSION ON A SUBJECT THAT IS NOT A PUBLIC HEARING. ● ADDRESS THE COMMISSION AS A WHOLE – DO NOT DIRECT YOUR COMMENTS TO ANY INDIVIDUAL MEMBER OF THE COMMISSION.  THE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD IS A TOTAL OF 15 MINUTES.  THERE IS A THREE (3)‐MINUTE TIME LIMIT PER SPEAKER.  NO FORMAL ACTION CAN BE TAKEN.  FOR THE RECORD, THE SPEAKER MUST IDENTIFY BY NAME BEFORE SPEAKING.  “PUBLIC COMMENT FORMS” ARE LOCATED ON THE SECOND FLOOR AT THE ENTRANCE OF THE COMMISSION CHAMBERS (on the day of the meeting). ● Public Comment Forms are not reserved for anyone.  “PUBLIC COMMENT FORMS” Must be filled out and presented to THE CITY SECRETARY STAFF NO LATER THAN 6:00 P.M. TO BE RECOGNIZED.  “PUBLIC COMMENT FORMS” ARE NOT ACCEPTED AFTER 6:00 P.M.  POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS ARE NOT CONDUCTED DURING THE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD. [For further information, contact The Office of the City Secretary at 548‐6001] PRESENTATIONS: PERSONS/GROUPS SCHEDULED TO CONDUCT A PRESENTATION OR DISTRIBUTING HANDOUTS ASSOCIATED WITH A PRESENTATION TO THE COMMISSION MUST PROVIDE A COPY OF SAME TO THE CITY SECRETARY FOR THE RECORD. **************** Agenda March 05, 2013 – Page 4 of 5 PURCHASES/BIDS/CONTRACTS: 10. Consideration and ACTION to award a contract for the purchase, delivery, and installation of Audio/Video Recording Equipment Hardware and Software for the Brownsville Police Department. (Chief Orlando Rodriguez- Police) **************** ADJOURNMENT: NOTE: The City Commission of the City of Brownsville reserves the right to discuss any items in Executive Session whenever authorized under the Texas Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 , Title 5 of the Texas Government Code. NOTE: The City of Brownsville does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission of, access to, treatment of, or employment in its programs, activities, or public meetings. Any individual with a disability in need of an accommodation is encouraged to contact the ADA Coordinator at 956/548-6037 (voice or Relay TX) by Monday, no later than 5:00P.M., to make proper arrangements. By; Antonio Martinez Mayor of the City of Brownsville I certify that a copy of the March 05, 2013, Agenda of items to be considered by the Brownsville City Commission was posted on the Bulletin Area at City Hall- Federal Building, on February 28, 2013. I further certify that the Agenda was posted on the City's website and can be downloaded by accessing: www.cob.us/agendas.asp. Agenda March 05 , 2013- Page 5 of 5