Agenda
City Council Meeting
Municipal Plaza Building
City Hall Complex
103 Main Plaza
San Antonio, Texas 78205

January 5, 2006

The City Council shall hold its regular meetings in the Norma S. Rodriguez Council Chamber in the Municipal Plaza Building within the City Hall Complex on Thursday of each week beginning at 9:00 a.m. After the meeting is convened, the City Council shall consider the following time certain items in the following order no sooner than the designated times, but may consider them at a later time.   

9:00AM:      Invocation and Approval of Minutes.

12:00PM:    Lunch Break

1:00PM:      Executive Session*

   2:00PM:      Public Hearing and Consideration of Amendments to the Neighborhood, Community

                  and Perimeter Plans as Components of the Master Plan and Zoning Cases

      5:00PM:      Ceremonial Recognitions

6:00 PM      Citizens to be Heard

7:00PM:      Adjourn** 

*At any time during the Regular City Council Meeting, the City Council may meet in executive session for consultation concerning attorney-client matters (real estate, litigation, contracts, personnel and security) under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. 

**At 7:00 p.m., if the meeting is not yet adjourned, the presiding officer shall entertain a motion to recess the council meeting and reconvene at 9:00 a.m., or any other time designated by Council, on the following day. If no motion is made or if a motion is made and it fails, the meeting will continue until adjourned.

 

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Questions regarding this agenda notice should be directed to the City Agenda Coordinator at 207-7080.

The City Council of San Antonio will convene in the Norma S. Rodriguez Council Chamber, Municipal Plaza Building in a Regular Council Meeting at 9:00 A.M. 

1.      Invocation by Father Jimmy Drennan, St. Paul’s Catholic Church, guest of Councilmember Elena Guajardo, District 7, and Pledge of Allegiance. 

2.      Approval of Minutes for the December 1, 2005 City Council Meeting. 

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS MAY BE CONSIDERED AT ANY TIME DURING THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING: 

ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION 

3.      City Manager’s Report 

4.      An confirming the appointment of Albert A. Ortiz as Chief of Police of the City of San Antonio. [Presented by Sheryl Sculley, City Manager] 

5.      An approving the FY 2007 and FY 2008 Consolidated Human Development Services Funding Goals and Investment Priorities; approving funding limits for delegate agencies; and approving the Consolidated Human Development Services Funding Process. [Presented by Dennis J. Campa, Director, Community Initiatives; Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager]

6.  An authorizing the execution of a development agreement with Fermin Rajunov of Presto Tierra Ltd., with Crosswinds at South Lake, L.P., establishing land use and development standards for approximately 532.59 acres of land generally located at the southwest corner of State Highway 16 and Watson Road, known as South Lake. [Presented by Emil R. Moncivais, Director, Planning; Jelynne LeBlanc Burley, Assistant City Manager] 

7.      Consideration of an appeal by Earl & Associates, P.C. on behalf of Mortgage Loan & Agency, Inc., regarding the Planning Commission's action to deny rights under Chapter 245, Texas Local Government Code for a proposed project on 1.722 acres out of 2.93 acres on Lot 1, Block 1, NCB 16329 located at 150 Voigt Drive. [Presented by Florencio Peña, Director, Development Services; Jelynne LeBlanc Burley, Assistant City Manager]  DENIED

CONSENT AGENDA 

Items Concerning the Purchase of Equipment, Supplies and Services   

8.      An accepting a bid submitted by Philips Medical Systems to provide the Fire Department with 12-lead electrocardiograms for a total cost of $512,656.34, from the Fire Department Emergency Medical Service Special Revenue Fund and through a Tax-Exempt Lease Purchase Contract, contingent on the execution of a lease program agreement or other financial obligations. [Presented by Janie B. Cantu, Director, Purchasing & General Services; Michael Armstrong, Assistant City Manager/Chief Information Officer]  

9.      An accepting the bids of various companies to provide the City with various types of commodities and services on an annual contract basis for FY 2006 for an estimated combined annual cost of $405,015.00 including: street cut permitting system maintenance and support; pre-filled disposable syringes; truck and industrial tires; river walk sanitation service; and periodicals and newspaper subscriptions. [Presented by Janie B. Cantu, Director, Purchasing & General Services; Michael Armstrong, Assistant City Manager/Chief Information Officer]  

10. Consideration of the following Ordinances related to asset forfeitures:  

A.     An authorizing the execution of a Contraband Forfeiture Agreement, with a term commencing October 1, 2003 and ending September 30, 2006, and a Contraband Forfeiture Agreement for Gambling Property and Proceeds, with a term commencing September 1, 2003 and ending September 30, 2006, with the Bexar County Criminal District Attorney’s Office to share proceeds from asset forfeiture cases, and providing for annual renewals. [Presented by Albert A. Ortiz, Police Chief; Erik J. Walsh, Assistant to the City Manager] 

B.     An accepting a bid submitted by Express Video, Inc. for the purchase of 135 gambling devices (Eight Liners) in the amount of $41,985.00, seized as a result of criminal investigations by the Police Department and subsequently forfeited by orders of the Courts; and authorizing payment to the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office. [Presented by Janie B. Cantu, Director, Purchasing & General Services; Michael Armstrong, Assistant City Manager/Chief Information Officer] 

 Capital Improvement Items 

11. An selecting York International Corporation to provide engineering services and construction in connection with air conditioning and electrical capacity upgrades at the Information Technology Services Department (ITSD) Facility-Computer Room, an authorized 2001 Certificates of Obligation funded project, located in District 1; authorizing the negotiation and execution of a Design-Build Contract in an amount not to exceed $785,444.46; and authorizing $54,555.54 for project contingency, for a total amount of $840,000.00. [Presented by Thomas Wendorf, Director, Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager]    

12. An approving Field Alteration Number 3 in the amount of $32,867.30 payable to KGME, Inc., in connection with the Lanark Drainage Project #92A, Phase I Project, an authorized 1999-2004 General Obligation Drainage Improvement Bond funded project located in District 2. [Presented by Thomas Wendorf, Director, Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager]

13.  An authorizing and appropriating funds in the amount of $10,000.00 for material testing and advertising expenses in connection with the Linda Lou- Presa to Hackberry Project and the Hackberry-Steves to Southcross Project, authorized 2003-2007 General Obligation Drainage Improvement Bond funded projects located in District 3. [Presented by Thomas Wendorf, Director, Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager]   

14. An amending a construction contract with RAM Building Services, L.L.C., an MBE firm, by adding two (2) additional construction projects, authorizing payment in the amount of $120,760.83, and $8,993.37 for project contingency, for a total  amount of $129,754.20 from Health and Human Services Grant funds and Community Center Project funds, in connection with the Frank Garrett Community Center Project located in District 1 and the Metropolitan Health District Pad Site # 1 Project located in District 4. [Presented by Thomas Wendorf, Director, Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager]

15.  An accepting the lowest responsive bid, appropriating funds, and awarding a construction contract in the amount of $3,556,180.64 payable to Valemas, Inc., authorizing $266,036.45 for project contingency, $204,848.06 for capital administration cost, and $2,000.00 for advertising expenses, for a total amount of $4,029,065.15, $127,024.00 of which to be reimbursed by City Public Service Energy (CPS Energy) and $768,792.19 of which to be reimbursed by San Antonio Water System (SAWS), in connection with the Ave Maria Drive – San Pedro to Jackson Keller Project, an authorized 1999-2004 General Obligation Drainage Improvement Bond funded project located in District 1. [Presented by Thomas Wendorf, Director, Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager]  

16. An accepting the lowest responsive bid, appropriating funds, and awarding a construction contract in the amount of $1,627,973.43 payable to San Antonio Constructors, Inc. (SBE), authorizing $124,428.02 for project contingency, $95,809.57 for capital administration cost, and $2,000.00 for advertising expenses, for a total  amount of $1,850,211.02, $383,693.28 of which will be reimbursed by San Antonio Water System (SAWS), in connection with the Culebra Area Streets Phase IV Project, an authorized 2003-2007 General Obligation Street Improvement Bond funded project located in District 7. [Presented by Thomas Wendorf, Director, Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager]  

17. An selecting Pape Dawson Engineers, Inc. to provide professional engineering services in connection with the Broadway Corridor Phase I, Part II Project, an authorized 2005 Storm Water Revenue Bond funded project located in Districts 1 and 2; authorizing the negotiation and execution of a professional services contract in an amount not to exceed $137,200.00, $13,720.00 for project contingency, and $10,564.40 for capital administrative costs, for a total amount of $161,484.40. [Presented by Thomas Wendorf, Director, Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager]

18.  An authorizing the installation of traffic signals at four intersections in Districts 3, 4, 8 and 10 at a cost of $510,000.00 and upgrades of existing traffic signals located throughout the City at a cost of $250,000.00, in connection with the FY 2006 Annual Traffic Signal Installation and Upgrade Programs, for a total amount of $760,000.00, from the Capital Improvements Reserve Fund; and providing for payment. [Presented by Thomas Wendorf, Director, Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager]

Items Concerning the Purchase, Sale or Lease of Real Property 

19.  An declaring as surplus and authorizing the sale of fee simple title of City owned real property legally described as Lot 2, Block 1, New City Block 654, located at 704 Virginia Boulevard to Richard F. Gant, Jr. for a total sum of $37,500.00 for the public purpose of providing affordable housing in connection with the Housing Asset Recovery Program; authorizing the payment of closing costs in an amount not to exceed $485.00 to be subtracted from the sales proceeds at the time of closing; and authorizing the execution of any necessary documents. [Presented by David D. Garza, Director, Neighborhood Action; Jelynne Burley Assistant City Manager]

20.  An authorizing an expenditure of up to $24,360.75 payable to Dugger, Canaday, Grafe, Inc. for appraisals in connection with the Hays Street Bridge Rehabilitation Project located in District 2, Lockhill-Selma: West Avenue to N. W. Military Project located in District 9, Loop 410 at Nacogdoches Drainage Improvement Project located in Districts 9 and 10, Mayfield: IH-35 to Zarzamora MPO Project located in District 5; and the Stahl Road – O’Connor to Judson Project located in District 10; revising the budget; appropriating funds; and providing for payment. [Presented by Thomas Wendorf, Director, Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager]  

21. An authorizing funds in the amount of $23,100.00 payable to Service Title Company as Escrow Agent for Hector C. Quesada and Marianne F. Visosky, and Quesada Investments, L.L.C., for fee simple title on two parcels of land ($22,500.00) and title fees ($600.00), $100.00 payable to Hector C. Quesada and Marianne F. Visosky, and $100.00 payable to Quesada Investments, L.L.C. for Right of Entry Agreements, for a total amount of $23,300.00 in connection with the Clark: Fair to Southcross Project, an authorized 1999 General Obligation Street Bond and Metropolitan Planning Organization Project located in District 3. [Presented by Thomas Wendorf, Director, Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager]  

22. An authorizing funds in the amount of $1,222.50 payable to Lawyers Title of San Antonio for title services in connection with the James Park Development and Holbrook Road Improvements Project ($622.50) located in District 2 and the Prue Road Extension – Prue to Huebner MPO Project ($600.00) located in District 8, from General Obligations of the City. [Presented by Thomas Wendorf, Director, Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager]  

23. An authorizing funds in the amount of $12,675.29 payable to Davidson & Troilo, P.C., for legal services in connection with the Babcock Road/Leon Creek Improvements-Hausman to DeZavala Project ($9,548.65), located in District 8; Culebra/Loop 410 Detention Pond Project ($1,677.60), located in District 6; Loop 410 at Nacogdoches Drainage Improvement Project ($1,251.04), located in Districts 9 and 10;  and the Mission Trails Package IV Project ($198.00), located in Districts 1, 3, and 5, from General Obligations of the City and Community Development Block Grant Funds. [Presented by Thomas Wendorf, Director, Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager]  

24. An declaring the Marney Plaza Outfall Project to be a public project; declaring a public necessity for the acquisition of fee simple and/or easement interest to certain real property by negotiation and/or condemnation, for a public purpose as public improvements that are part of the project; the properties being described as: (1) COSA Parcel 17901, 0.012 acres out of Lot 26, Block 58, New City Block, 8958, Pleasanton Park Addition, 5th Filing Subdivision; and (2) COSA Parcel 17901A-TE2, 0.032 acres out of Lot 26, Block 58, New City Block 8958, Pleasanton Park Addition 5th Filing Subdivision, all in the City of San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas; establishing just compensation for the property; appropriating funds in the amount of $12,000.00 from 2003-2007 General Obligation Drainage Improvement Bonds for the acquisition and other miscellaneous associated expenses such as appraisals and attorney’s fees; authorizing COSA staff and/or designated representatives to negotiate for and acquire the property on the approved terms; authorizing the City Attorney and/or designated special counsel to file eminent domain proceedings, if necessary; authorizing the engagement of special counsel as necessary to acquire the property and establishing an effective date. [Presented by Thomas Wendorf, Director, Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager]  

25. An authorizing funds in the amount of $2,544.39 payable to Oppenheimer Blend Harrison Tate, Inc. for legal services provided in City of San Antonio vs. Alamo Garage Associates, Ltd., and Marine Midland Bank, Condemnation Cause No. 2005-ED-0035, in connection with the Lockhill-Selma: West Avenue to N.W. Military Project, a Metropolitan Planning Organization and authorized 1999-2004 General Obligation Street Improvement Bond Project, located in District 9. [Presented by Thomas Wendorf, Director, Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager] 

26. An authorizing the execution of a standard five (5) year Lease Agreement with Rainforest Café, Inc., a restaurant, for lease of patio space on the San Antonio River Walk in District 1 for outdoor dining purposes. [Presented by Malcolm Matthews, Director, Parks and Recreation; Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager]  

27. An approving the assignment of an eight (8) year Lease Agreement from Mr. Antonio Mares, dba Mares Imports, to Ms. Maria Robledo, dba Memories of Mexico, in the El Mercado at Market Square located in District 1; and authorizing amendments to the agreement to reflect current lease terms and conditions. [Presented by Malcolm Matthews, Director, Parks and Recreation; Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager]

28.  An authorizing the renewal of a lease agreement with VIA Metropolitan Transit for a period of two (2) years for the use of 725 square feet of retail/office space at the Houston Street Parking Garage located at 260 E. Houston Street, for the term January 1, 2006 to December 31, 2007, at a starting annual rental rate of $18.00 per square foot, plus additional fees for the tenant’s proportionate share of utilities and common area maintenance. [Presented by Rebecca Waldman, Director, Asset Management; Erik J. Walsh, Assistant to the City Manager] 

29. An authorizing a permanent water main easement to Centex Homes, as requested by the City of San Antonio Water System, for the installation of a twelve inch (12”), 575 linear foot water main line within the City of San Antonio variable width drainage Public Right of Way, located behind Fieldstone Subdivision, in District 8, for the total consideration of $3,070.00. [Presented by Rebecca Waldman, Director, Asset Management; Erik J. Walsh, Assistant to the City Manager] 

30. An authorizing an amendment to Multiple Use Agreements with the Texas Department of Transportation to release approximately 96 parking spaces under IH 37 between Nolan and Dawson Streets located in District 2, for use by an adjacent proposed Comfort Suites Hotel. [Presented by Rebecca Waldman, Director, Asset Management; Erik J. Walsh, Assistant to the City Manager] 

31. An authorizing the closure, vacation, and abandonment of an improved portion of W. Laurel Ave. between IH 10 and Southern Pacific railroad tracks, and NCB’s 1019 and 1020 located in District 1, to eliminate an unnecessary railroad crossing, which has been deemed a hazard to public safety. [Presented by Rebecca Waldman, Director, Asset Management; Erik J. Walsh, Assistant to the City Manager] 

Miscellaneous Items 

32. An amending Ordinance No. 101074, by changing the designated terms of the Mayor Pro Tem of the City Council during 2005-2007. [Presented by Leticia M. Vacek, City Clerk]  

33. An authorizing the execution of the Fourth Amendment and Extension to the Licensed User Agreement with Ticketmaster, L.L.C. for ticketing services at the Alamodome, Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, Lila Cockrell Theatre, and Municipal Auditorium in order to amend certain charges and fees, exercising the available three-year renewal option for a term beginning January 1, 2006 and ending December 31, 2008. [Presented by Michael Abington, Director, Alamodome; Roland A. Lozano, Assistant to the City Manager] 

34. An authorizing the execution of four Interlocal Agreements with the Texas Department of State Health Services to provide for storage of emergency health services equipment and material at various San Antonio Police Department facilities for the period commencing January 1, 2006, and ending August 31, 2006, for a fee of $10,000.00. [Presented by Albert A. Ortiz, Police Chief; Erik J. Walsh, Assistant to the City Manager]  

35. An authorizing the execution of a Funding Agreement with the San Antonio Parks Foundation for the expenditure of up to $600,000.00 from one-time General Fund dollars for facility infrastructure improvements at the Japanese Tea Garden, located in District 9. [Presented by Malcolm Matthews, Director, Parks and Recreation; Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager] 

36. An authorizing the execution of a Funding Agreement with the San Antonio Parks Foundation for the expenditure of up to $300,000.00 from one-time General Fund dollars for facility infrastructure improvements at the Sunken Garden Theater, located within Brackenridge Park in District 9. [Presented by Malcolm Matthews, Director, Parks and Recreation; Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager] 

37. An authorizing the execution of a Funding Agreement with the San Antonio Botanical Center Society for the expenditure of up to $500,000.00 from one-time General Fund dollars for facility infrastructure improvements at the San Antonio Botanical Garden Conservatory, located in District 9. [Presented by Malcolm Matthews, Director, Parks and Recreation; Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager] 

38. An authorizing the execution of a Funding Agreement with the Witte Museum for the expenditure of up to $464,300.00 from one-time General Fund dollars for facility infrastructure improvements at the Witte Museum, located in District 9. [Presented by Malcolm Matthews, Director, Parks and Recreation; Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager] 

39.  An amending the adopted 2003 Uniform Mechanical Code to require eight hours of continuing education for maintenance of municipal Mechanical Contractor licenses, in conformance with State law, and setting a cost for each training event. [Presented by Florencio Peña, Director, Development Services; Jelynne LeBlanc Burley, Assistant City Manager] 

40. San Antonio Sports Foundation Items: [Presented by Janis Schmees, Acting Director, Convention & Visitors Bureau; Roland A. Lozano, Assistant to the City Manager] 

A.     An authorizing the execution of a one-year professional services agreement, in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00, with the San Antonio Sports Foundation to support the solicitation of select amateur regional, national, and international sporting events; and providing for payment.  

B.     An authorizing the execution of the Extension Agreement to the Professional Services Agreement with the San Antonio Sports Foundation for Site Visits and Hosting Obligations, exercising the second year of a four year renewal option, in an amount not to exceed $350,000.00, in order to augment the base program by supporting the direct solicitation of events, including hosting obligations, site inspections and bid fees in order to secure select amateur regional, national, and international sporting events, conventions and meetings of sport-related associations for San Antonio; and providing for payment. 

41. An authorizing the execution of Interlocal Agreements with the following school districts for the provision of child care data for a customized, web-based child care database system to be used in connection with the Single Portal of Entry/Kid First Initiative: Alamo Heights, Boerne, Comal, East Central, Edgewood, Fort Sam Houston, Harlandale, Judson, Lackland, Medina Valley, Northeast, Northside, Randolph Field, San Antonio, Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City, Somerset, South San Antonio, Southside, and Southwest Independent School District; and authorizing the execution of Participant Agreements with Alamo Workforce Development, Inc. d/b/a Alamo Worksource, state-wide child care systems, state-wide licensed child care organizations, state-wide resource and referral agencies, state-wide workforce systems, United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County, and United Way of Texas for the provision of child care data for a customized, web-based child care database system to be used in connection with the Single Portal of Entry/Kid First initiative. [Presented by Dennis J. Campa, Director, Community Initiatives; Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager] 

42.  An authorizing the execution of a Joint Funding Agreement with the United States Department of the Interior, U.S. Geological Survey, Water Resources Division, appropriating funds, and authorizing payment in the amount of $33,600.00 for services performed in connection with surface-water data collection activities for flood/watershed management purposes, from the Storm Water Regional Facilities Fund. [Presented by Thomas Wendorf, Director, Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager]  

43. An authorizing payment in the amount of $49,000.00 to the San Antonio Mobility Coalition, Inc. (SAMCo), for annual membership dues for February 1, 2006 through January 31, 2007.  [Presented by Thomas Wendorf, Director, Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager]  

44. An authorizing payment of a judgment in the amount of $97,500.00 to Richard Granato, Plaintiff, in the lawsuit styled Richard Granato v. City of San Antonio, Cause No. 2003-CI-13525. [Presented by Michael D. Bernard, City Attorney; Sheryl Sculley, City Manager] 

45. An approving the Final Project and Financing Plans for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Thirteen, City of San Antonio, Texas (“Zone”), known as the Lackland Hills TIRZ, authorizing the payment of all incremental ad valorem taxes in the zone into the Zone’s Tax Increment Fund, and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute an Interlocal Agreement with the Board of Directors for the Zone (“the Board”) and Bexar County, and a Development Agreement with the Board and Lackland Hills Joint Venture. [Presented by David D. Garza, Neighborhood Action; Jelynne LeBlanc Burley, Assistant City Manager]  

46. An approving the Final Project and Financing Plans for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Fourteen, City of San Antonio, Texas (“Zone”), known as the Sky Harbor TIRZ, authorizing the payment of all incremental ad valorem taxes in the zone into the Zone’s Tax Increment Fund, and authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute Interlocal  Agreements with the Board of Directors for the Zone (“the Board”) and Bexar County and Alamo Community College District, and a Development Agreement with the Board and HLH Development, LP. [Presented by David D. Garza, Neighborhood Action; Jelynne LeBlanc Burley, Assistant City Manager] 

Board, Commissions and Committee Appointments. 

47. Consideration of the following Board Appointments: [Presented by Leticia M. Vacek, City Clerk] 

A.     An reappointing Patricia Pratchett (District 7) (Category: Patron of the Arts) and appointing Rudy R. Martinez, Jr. (District 4) (Category: Cultural Artist) to the Arts and Cultural Advisory Committee for terms of office to expire May 31, 2007. 

B.     An reappointing Julie Gonzales (District 7) to the San Antonio Youth Commission for a term of office to expire May 31, 2007. 

C.     An appointing Jimmy Salazar (District 10) (Category: Layperson) to the Mechanical Board of Appeals for the remainder of an unexpired term of office to expire March 20, 2006.

D.    An reappointing Marianna Jones (District 7) (Category: Historian) to the Historic and Design Review Commission for the remainder of an unexpired term of office to expire October 31, 2006.  

E.     An appointing Don Gadberry (District 3) to the Zoning Commission for the remainder of an unexpired term of office to expire June 30, 2007.  

THE CITY COUNCIL WILL RECESS FOR LUNCH AT NOON AND MAY RECONVENE AT 1 P.M. TO CONSIDER EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS AND ANY UNFINISHED COUNCIL BUSINESS. 

A.     Discuss legal issues related to Richard Granato v. City of San Antonio, Cause No. 2003-CI-13525, pursuant to the Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (consultation with attorney). 

 2:00 P.M. TIME CERTAIN ITEMS (may be heard after this time): Public Hearing and Consideration of the Following Adoption and Amendments of the Neighborhood, Community and Perimeter Plans as Components of the Master Plan and Zoning Cases. [Land Use Plan Amendments presented by Emil R. Moncivais, Director, Planning; Jelynne LeBlanc Burley, Assistant City Manager]; [Zoning Cases presented by Florencio Peña, Director, Development Services; Jelynne LeBlanc Burley, Assistant City Manager]  

P-1. A amending the land use plan contained in the City South Community Plan, a component of the Master Plan of the City, by changing the use of an approximately 122.5-acre tract of land located at 14851 and 14970 Watson Road from Agriculture land use to Rural Living land use. Staff and Planning Commission have recommended approval.  

Z-1. A CASE #Z2005235 CD (District 4): An Ordinance changing the zoning boundary from "FR" Farm and Ranch District and "RD" Rural Development District to "RD" (CD-density up to 4 units/acre) Rural Development District with a Conditional Use for density up to 4 units/acre and "RD" Rural Development on 455 acres out of CB 4298,  the Southwest corner of Watson Road and State Highway 16 as requested by Brown, P. C., Applicant, for Presto Tierra, Ltd., Owner(s).  Staff and Zoning Commission have recommended approval with the condition the development does not exceed a total of 1,560 dwelling units. 

Z-2. A CASE #Z2005259 (District 6): An Ordinance changing the zoning boundary from "R-6" Residential Single-Family District to "R-5" Residential Single-Family District on 118.94 acres out of NCB 18288, 8788 Reed Road as requested by Regent Communities Partners, L. P., Applicant, for Frank G. Persyn, Owner(s). Staff and Zoning Commission have recommended approval. 

5:00 P.M. (may be heard after this time)Ceremonial Recognitions 

6:00 P.M. (may be heard after this time) – Citizens to be Heard 

ADJOURN 

7:00 P.M. – If Council has not yet adjourned, the presiding officer shall entertain a motion to recess the council meeting and reconvene at 9:00 a.m., or any other time designated by Council, on the following day. If no motion is made or if a motion is made and it fails, the meeting will continue until adjourned.