Agenda

City Council Meeting
Municipal Plaza Building
City Hall Complex
103 Main Plaza
San Antonio, Texas 78205
January 13, 2005
 

At any time during the "B" Session or 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). 

I.        The City Council will convene in the B Room of the Municipal Plaza Building at 10:00 A.M. and recess into executive session for the following: 

A.   Deliberate the duties, appointment, and employment of the City Manager, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 (personnel matters), and discuss related legal issues, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (consultation with attorney). 

B.   Deliberate the offer of financial or other incentives related to economic development negotiations with a business prospect the City Council seeks to have locate in or near San Antonio, including  the possible acquisition and disposition of an interest in real property, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.087 (deliberation regarding economic development negotiations) and Texas Government Code Section 551.072 (deliberation regarding real property); and discuss related legal issues, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (consultation with attorney). 

C.   Deliberation and consideration of the annual performance evaluation of City Clerk Leticia M. Vacek, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 (personnel matters). 

D.   Discuss legal issues about the settlement agreement in the lawsuit styled City of San Antonio v. Alamo Community College District, Cause No. 83-CI-20386, 288th District Court of Bexar County, Texas, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (consultation with attorney). 

E.   Discuss legal issues related to Minella v. City of San Antonio, et al., CA SA-03-CA-246-FB, in the U. S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, San Antonio Division, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551. 071 (consultation with attorney).  

II.     The City Council will convene in Council Chambers, Municipal Plaza Building in a Regular Council Meeting at 1:00 P.M. 

  1. Invocation by Rev. Jon Lowry, Lauren Heights Methodist Church, guest of Councilman Roger O. Flores, District 1, and Pledge of Allegiance.

 

  1. Ceremonial Items.

 

  1. Approval of the minutes of the City Council meeting of November 4, 2004.

 

DISABILITY ACCESS STATEMENT

This meeting is wheelchair accessible.  The accessible entrance is located at 103 Main Plaza.  Accessible parking spaces are located at City Hall, 100 Military Plaza.  Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request (interpreters for the deaf must be requested forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting) by calling (210) 207-7245 V/TTY for assistance. Closed captioning is available on broadcasts of the Council meetings on 21-TVSA.

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

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL BE CONSIDERED AT THE TIMES INDICATED: 

4.      2:00 P.M. - Public Hearing and Consideration of the following Amendments to 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; Christopher J. Brady, Assistant City Manager] 

4.1A. An amending the land use plan contained in the Southside Initiative  Community Plan, a component of the Master Plan of the City, by changing the use of approximately 42.63 acres located at Southton Road and Center Road more specifically described as CB 5162, Block 9, Lots 1 thru 5 and Lots 66 thru 70, Block 3, Lots 1 thru 8 and Block 8, Lots 1 thru 16 and north ½ of Lots 39 thru 54 in Council District 3, from Agriculture Land Use to Agriculture and Light Industry Land Use.  Staff's recommendation is for approval.  The Planning Commission recommended approval.   

4A. CASE NUMBER Z2004272 C:  The request of Brown, P.C., Applicant, for Pacific Logistic, L. P., Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "FR" Farm and Ranch District to "MI-1" C Mixed Light Industrial District with conditional use for a cold storage plant on Lots 1 through 5 and 66 through 70, Block 9; Lots 1 through 8, Block 3; and Lots 1 through 16 and north 1/2 of Lots 39 through 54, Block 8 of CB 5162, property generally located south of Southton Road and to the east and west of Center Road.  Staff's recommendation was for approval contingent upon plan amendment.  Zoning Commission recommended approval.  (Council District 3)

4.1B. An amending the land use plan contained in the Northwest Community Plan, a component of the Master Plan of the City, by changing the use of approximately 2.38 acres located at 8900 New Guilbeau Road in Council District 7, from Single Family Residential Land Use to Medium Density Residential Land Use.  Staff's recommendation is for approval.  The Planning Commission recommended approval.    

4B. CASE NUMBER Z2004186 S:  The request of Wilma Lulia La Croix, Applicant, for Wilma Lulia La Croix, Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "R-6" Residential Single Family District to "RM-6 S" Residential Mixed District with specific use authorization for a 24 Bedroom Assisted Living Facility on Lot 1, Block 8, NCB 19179, 8900 New Guilbeau Road. Staff's recommendation was for approval contingent upon plan amendment. Zoning Commission has recommended approval with the following conditions: 1)  The structure shall be single story; and  2) There shall be a 25-foot Type D buffer on the east portion of the property and a 30-foot Type E buffer on New Guilbeau and the northwest portion of the subject property.  (Council District 7)  

4.1C. An amending the land use plan contained in the Northwest Community Plan, a component of the Master Plan of the City, by changing the use of approximately one (1)  acre located on the southeastern corner of Tezel Road and Mainland, 7664 Tezel, in Council District 7, from Neighborhood Commercial Land Use to Community Commercial Land Use.  Staff's recommendation is for approval.  The Planning Commission recommended approval.    

4C. CASE NUMBER Z2004238:  The request of Robert Nami, Applicant, for Exxon Mobil Corporation, Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "R-6" Residential Single-Family District to "C-2" Commercial District on Lot 2, Block 1, NCB 18312, 7664 Tezel Road.  Staff's recommendation was for approval contingent upon plan amendment. Zoning Commission has recommended denial.  (Council District 7) 

4D. CASE NUMBER Z2004288:  The request of Gallagher Headquarters Ranch Development, LLC, Applicant, for Concord Oil Company, Owner(s), for a change in zoning from H "IDZ" HS Historic Infill Development Zone with uses permitted in "C-2" Commercial District and a hotel with related bar, restaurant and health club services with Historic Significance to H "IDZ" HS Historic Infill Development Zone with uses permitted in "MF-25" Multi-Family District, "C-2" Commercial District and a hotel with related bar, restaurant and health club services with Historic Significance on Lots 1 through 9 and the southeast 86 feet of Lots 12 through 18, Block 1, NCB 747, 323 East Johnson Street. Staff's recommendation was for approval. Zoning Commission recommended approval.  (Council District 1) 

4E.  CASE NUMBER Z2004204:  The request of Lizabeth Powell Lindsey, Applicant, for Lizabeth Powell Lindsey, Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "R-6" Residential Single-Family District to "I-1" General Industrial District (34.324 Acres) and "C-3NA" General Commercial District, Nonalcoholic Sales (8.445 Acres) on 42.769 acres out of NCB 15828, 5600 Block of Rittiman Road.  Staff's recommendation was for denial. Zoning Commission recommended denial.  (Council District 2) 

4F.   CASE NUMBER Z2004274:  The request of City of San Antonio, Applicant, for Multiple Owners, for a change in zoning from "RM-4" Residential Mixed District and "C-3R" Restrictive Commercial District to "NC" Neighborhood Commercial District on Lots 11, 13, 15 and the south 26 feet of Lot 5, Block E, NCB 646, 810, 822, 826 and 832 Hackberry.  Staff's recommendation was for denial. Zoning Commission recommended approval.  (Council District 2) 

4G CASE NUMBER Z2004222:  The request of State of Texas (San Antonio State Hospital), Applicant, for State of Texas, Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "R-4" Residential Single-Family District to "MF-33" Multi-Family District on 14.000 acres out of NCB 10934, 16711 South New Braunfels Avenue.  Staff's recommendation was for denial. Zoning Commission recommended approval.  (Council District 3) 

4H.  CASE NUMBER Z2004267 C:  The request of John Sallas, Applicant, for Glynn Nance, Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "R-6" Residential Single-Family District to "R-6" C Residential Single-Family District with a conditional use for multi-family dwellings with a maximum density of 14 Units Per Acre on Lot 6, Block 13, NCB 2911, 120 Truax.  Staff's recommendation was for approval. Zoning Commission recommended approval.  (Council District 3) 

4I.   CASE NUMBER Z2004245:  The request of Ljubisa Stamenov, Applicant, for Ljubisa Stamenov, Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "C-3" MAOZ-2 Commercial District Military Airport Overlay Zone to "I-1" MAOZ-2 General Industrial District Military Airport Overlay Zone on the northeast 140 feet of Lots 7 and 8, Block 12, NCB 14267, 8730 IH 35-South.  Staff's recommendation was for denial. Zoning Commission recommended denial.  (Council District 4) 

4J.   CASE NUMBER Z2004256 SC:  The request of Brian Parks, Provident Realty, Applicant, for La Salle Bank National Association, Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "C-3R" Commercial District, Restrictive Alcoholic Sales to "C-3R" S C Commercial District, Restrictive Alcoholic Sales with specific use authorization for a mini-storage facility exceeding 2 1/2 acres with boat/marine storage and a conditional use for long term parking of recreational vehicles on Lot 3, Block 38, NCB 17388, 2015 West Loop 410.  Staff's recommendation was for approval. Zoning Commission recommended approval with the following condition:  A Type C buffer (15 feet) shall be maintained, adjacent to existing platted subdivisions zoned residential.  (Council District 4) 

4K.  CASE NUMBER Z2004260:  The request of SiGa International, Applicant, for Dionicion Pais, Jr., Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "R-6" Residential Single Family District to "C-2" Commercial District on Lot 3, Block 16, NCB 1447 on the southside of Reforma Drive at Wikieup Drive.  Staff's recommendation was for approval. Zoning Commission recommended approval.  (Council District 4) 

4L.  CASE NUMBER Z2004262:  The request of Wal-Mart Stores, Applicant, for James and Judith Burgess, Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "R-6" Residential Single-Family District to "C-3" General Commercial District on 22.987 acres out of NCB 34361, 11385 Potranco Road and 171 West Loop 1604 South.  Staff's recommendation was for approval. Zoning Commission recommended approval.  (Council District 4) 

4M.  CASE NUMBER Z2004271:  The request of Baptist University of the Americas, Applicant, for Barrett Construction Company, Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "R-5" Residential Single-Family District and "R-6" Residential Single-Family District to "RM-5" Residential Mixed District (69.33 acres) and "C-3" General Commercial District (0.026 acres) on 69.356 acres out of NCB 11186, West Hutchins Place (extension).  Staff's recommendation was for approval. Zoning Commission recommended approval.  (Council District 4) 

4N.  CASE NUMBER Z2004255 C:  The request of Antonia C. Ramos, Applicant, for Antonia C. Ramos, Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "R-5" Residential Single-Family District to "R-5" C Residential Single-Family District with a Conditional Use for Multi-Family Dwellings with a Maximum Density of 16 Units Per Acre on Lots 45 and 46, Block 14, NCB 8870, 212 North San Gabriel.  Staff's recommendation was for denial. Zoning Commission recommended approval.  (Council District 5) 

4O.  CASE NUMBER Z2004287 C:  The request of James A. Donnell, D. D. S., Applicant, for James A. Donnell, D. D. S., Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "R-5" C Residential Single-Family District to "R-5" C Residential Single-Family District with a conditional use for a professional office on Lot 26, Block 17, NCB 6260, 111 Cumberland Boulevard. Staff's recommendation was for approval. Zoning Commission recommended approval with the following conditions: 1) There shall be no exterior display or sign with the exception that a nameplate, not exceeding three (3) square feet in area, may be permitted when attached to the front of the main structure;  2) No construction features shall be permitted which would place the structure out of character with the surrounding neighborhood; and. 3) Business or office hours of operations shall not be permitted before 7:00 A. M. or after 6:00 P. M.  (Council District 5) 

4P.  CASE NUMBER Z2004261:  The request of Charro - Mirasol, L.P., Applicant, for Legacy Trails Development Joint Venture, Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "R-6" Residential Single Family District to PUD "R-6" Planned Unit Development Residential Single-Family District on 12.82 acres out of NCB 17674, Military Drive West.  Staff's recommendation was for approval. Zoning Commission recommended approval.  (Council District 6) 

4Q.  CASE NUMBER Z2004266:  The request of Brown Engineering Co., Applicant, for Lar-Del, Ltd., Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "C-2" Commercial District to "R-5" Residential Single-Family District on 20.91 acres out of NCB 17639, southside of Culebra Road near Village Park.  Staff's recommendation was for approval. Zoning Commission has recommended approval.  (Council District 6) 

4R.  CASE NUMBER Z2004276 S:  The request of Jose H. Perez, Applicant, for Jose H. Perez (FAIRWAY Landscape & Nursery Inc.), Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "C-3NA" MAOZ-1 General Commercial, Nonalcoholic Sales Military Airport Overlay District and "C-3NA" General Commercial District, Nonalcoholic Sales to "L" S MAOZ-1 Light Industrial Military Airport Overlay District with a specific use authorization for a contractor's facility and "L" S Light Industrial District with a specific use authorization for a contractor's facility on Lot 36, NCB 8670 (1.332 acres), 2848 Castroville Road.  Staff's recommendation was for approval. Zoning Commission recommended approval.  (Council District 6) 

4S.  CASE NUMBER Z2004279:  The request of Rachel Major, Applicant, for John L. Santikos et. al., Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "R-6" Residential Single-Family District to "C-2" Commercial District on 31.00 acres out of NCB 15329 and 42.655 acres out of NCB 18233, 7600 NW Loop 410 (W. Military) and 7400 Potranco Road.  Staff's recommendation was for approval.  Zoning Commission recommended approval of "C-2" (Council District 6) 

4T.  CASE NUMBER Z2004281:  The request of BBCW Developers, Applicant, for Cable Ranch, Ltd., Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "C-3NA" General Commercial District, Nonalcoholic Sales to "MF-25" Multi-Family District on Lot 11, P-4C and P-4, Block 7, NCB 17332, eastside of Cable Ranch Road approximately 450 feet north of Water's Edge.  Staff's recommendation was for approval and Zoning Commission recommended approval.  (Council District 6) 

4U.  CASE NUMBER Z2004283:  The request of Jerry Arredondo, Applicant, for Laredo Warehouse Ltd, Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "C-2" Commercial District to "C-3NA" General Commercial District, Nonalcoholic Sales on Lot P-13 C, NCB 17639, 9424 Culebra Road.  Staff's recommendation was for approval. Zoning Commission recommended approval of "C-3NA".  (Council District 6) 

4V. CASE NUMBER Z2004251:  The request of Kaufman & Associates, Inc., Applicant, for Frank Nalasco, Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "R-5" Residential Single-Family District to "O-1" Office District on 0.5618 acre of Lot B, NCB 11511, 1009 Bandera Road.  Staff's recommendation was for approval. Zoning Commission recommended approval.  (Council District 7) 

4W. CASE NUMBER Z2004282:  The request of Kaufman & Associates, Inc., Applicant, for Evelyn Carolan, Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "R-6" Residential Single-Family District to "C-3" General Commercial District on 7.247 acres out of NCB 16051, 8207 Leslie Road and 10435 Shaenfield Road.  Staff's recommendation was for approval. Zoning Commission recommended approval.  (Council District 7) 

4X.  CASE NUMBER Z2004167:  The request of Ken Brown, Inc., Applicant, for Educational Development Co. of America, L. L. C., Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "C-3" ERZD Commercial Edwards Recharge Zone District to "MF-25" ERZD Multi Family Edwards Recharge Zone District on P-200B, NCB 14859, 15502 Babcock Road.  Staff's recommendation was for approval. Zoning Commission recommended approval.  (Council District 8) 

4Y. CASE NUMBER Z2004211:  The request of Callaway Development Corp., Applicant, for Boerne Stage Crossing Limited Partnership, Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "C-2" GC-1 Commercial Hill Country Gateway Corridor District to "MF-25" GC-1 Multi-Family Hill Country Gateway Corridor District on 16.45 acres out of NCB 16390, 14549 IH 10 West.  Staff's recommendation was for approval. Zoning Commission has recommended approval.  (Council District 8) 

4Z.  CASE NUMBER Z2004257:  The request of Top Flight Development and Investment, LLC, Applicant, for Clyde B. and Peggy Jo Smith, Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "R-6" GC-1 Residential Single-Family Hill Country Gateway Corridor District to "O-1" GC-1 Office Hill Country Gateway Corridor District on Parcel 8A, Parcel 1A and Parcel 6B, NCB 18338 (11.40 Acres), 23095 Interstate Highway 10 West.  Staff's recommendation was for approval. Zoning Commission recommended approval.  (Council District 8) 

4AA. CASE NUMBER Z2004269:  The request of Michael Baucum, Applicant, for Galleria Ventures, Ltd., Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "I-1" General Industrial District to "C-3" General Commercial District on 5.910 acres out of NCB 15825, 14810 North Loop 1604 West.  Staff's recommendation was for approval. Zoning Commission has recommended approval.  (Council District 8) 

4BB. CASE NUMBER Z2004273:  The request of Brown, P. C., Applicant, for Gratr Interests, Ltd., Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "R-6" Residential Single-Family District to "I-1" General Industrial District on 0.5646 acres out of NCB 14847, on Tradesman Drive in the Tradesman Center Subdivision.  Staff's recommendation was for approval. Zoning Commission has recommended approval.  (Council District 8) 

4CC. CASE NUMBER Z2004264:  The request of Champ's Restaurants, Inc., Applicant, for Champ's Restaurants, Inc., Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "C-2" Commercial District to "C-3"General Commercial District on Lot 46, Block 5, NCB 11715, 9715 San Pedro Avenue.  Staff's recommendation was for approval. Zoning Commission recommended approval.  (Council District 9) 

4DD. CASE NUMBER Z2004270:  The request of Gamez Family Partnership, Ltd., Applicant, for Gamez Family Partnership, Ltd., Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "R-6" ERZD Residential Single-Family Edwards Recharge Zone District to "C-2NA" ERZD Commercial Nonalcoholic Sales Edwards Recharge Zone District on 6.8317 acres out of NCB 15671, 18851 Redland Road.  Staff's recommendation was for approval. Zoning Commission recommended approval.  (Council District 9) 

4EE. CASE NUMBER Z2004277:  The request of Shem Griffin, Applicant, for Myfe W. Moore, Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "I-1" General Industrial District to "C-2NA" Commercial Nonalcoholic Sales District on Lot 82, Block 2, NCB 11966, 9918 McCullough Avenue.  Staff's recommendation was for denial. Zoning Commission has recommended approval.  (Council District 9) 

4FF. CASE NUMBER Z2004278:  The request of Regent Communities, Inc., Applicant, for D. F. Land Co., L. C., Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "MF-33" Multi-Family District to PUD "MF-33" Planned Unit Development Multi-Family District on Lot 1, NCB 17859, 1400 Bitters Road.  Staff's recommendation was for approval. Zoning Commission has recommended approval.  (Council District 9) 

  1. 3:00 P.M. - Consideration of the following resolutions: [Presented by Dennis J. Campa, Director, Community Initiatives; Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager]

 

A.     A approving the Ten-Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness in San Antonio; and authorizing implementation of the plan.

 

B.     A approving the Ten-Year Plan for Food Security in San Antonio; and authorizing implementation of the plan.                                                                                                                                                 

  1. 5:00 P.M. - Citizens to Be Heard.

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

CONSENT AGENDA 

Items Concerning the Purchase of Equipment, Supplies and Services 

7.      An accepting the low responsive bid submitted by Joe Harrison Motor, Inc. d/b/a Joe Harrison Motor Sports to provide the City of San Antonio Police Department with eleven (11) replacement police motorcycles for a total cost of $177,419.00.  [Presented by Janie B. Cantu, Director, Purchasing & General Services; Erik J. Walsh, Assistant to the City Manager]  

8.      An accepting the offer submitted by Siddons Fire Apparatus, Inc., utilizing the Texas BuyBoard contract, to provide the City of San Antonio Fire Department with two aerial ladder trucks for a total cost of $1,108,597.00; transferring funds from the Fire Ladder Truck Buy-in Project Special Revenue Fund to the Fire Department's General Fund Budget; appropriating funds, and providing for payment. [Presented by Janie B. Cantu, Director, Purchasing & General Services; Erik J. Walsh, Assistant to the City Manager]  

Capital Improvement Items  

  1. An selecting Chesney, Morales & Associates, Inc., (MBE) to provide architectural services in connection with the Fire Station Renovations, Phase I Project; authorizing the negotiation and execution of a professional services contract in an amount not to exceed $284,821.00; authorizing $10,000.00 for miscellaneous design contingency expenses; authorizing $5,000.00 for advertising expenses, for a total amount of $299,821.00 from Certificates of Obligation; appropriating funds; and providing for payment. [Presented by Thomas G. Wendorf, Director, Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager]

Items Concerning the Purchase, Sale or Lease of Real Property 

  1. An approving the assignments of two Lease Agreements with Texas Infinity Broadcasting, L.P., being the Lease Agreement for office space on the second floor mezzanine level of City Hall with Infinity Broadcasting Corporation of San Antonio, and the Lease Agreement for radio mast space at the Tower of the Americas with Waterman Broadcasting Corporation, predecessor to Infinity Broadcasting Corporation of San Antonio. [Presented by Rebecca Waldman, Director, Asset Management; Erik J. Walsh, Assistant to the City Manager]

Miscellaneous 

  1. An authorizing the acceptance of $232,350.00 from the Texas Department of State Health Services ("TDSHS") to renew support for the AIDS Prevention and Surveillance Program of the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District for the period January 1, 2005 through December 31, 2005; authorizing the execution of the contract with TDSHS; adopting the program budget; approving the personnel complement; and authorizing payments for contractual services. [Dr. Fernando A. Guerra, Director, Health; Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager]

 

  1. An authorizing the acceptance of a grant from the university of Texas Health Science Center (uthsc) at San Antonio in the amount of $22,660.00 for the implementation of project stay (Substance Abuse Treatment Access for Youth) for the period of september 30, 2004 through september 29, 2005; authorizing the execution of a contract and adopting a budget in connection therewith.  [Presented by Dennis J. Campa, Director, Community Initiatives; Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager]

 

  1. Consideration of the following Ordinances: [Presented by Dennis J. Campa, Director, Community Initiatives; Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager]

A.     An ratifying the submission of a grant application and authorizing the acceptance of a continuation grant in the amount of $135,572.00 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in order to support the Housing Counseling Program of the Department of Community Initiatives, Community Action Division, Fair Housing Program, for the period October 1, 2004 to September 30, 2005; authorizing the execution of an agreement; and approving a budget and personnel complement.  

B.     An ratifying the submission of a grant application and authorizing the acceptance of a grant award in the amount of $39,176.00 from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in order to support the Predatory Lending Program of the Department of Community Initiatives, Community Action Division, for the period October 1, 2004 through September 30, 2005; authorizing the execution of a contract; establishing a fund; and approving a budget and personnel complement.  

  1. An authorizing payment in the amount of $68,678.76 for the City of San Antonio's annual membership dues to the Alamo Area Council of Governments for calendar year 2005. [Presented by Christopher J. Brady, Assistant City Manager; J. Rolando Bono, Interim City Manager]

 

  1. An authorizing payment in the amount of $292,500.00 for the full and final settlement of the lawsuit styled Alamo Concrete Products, Ltd. v. Commercial Indemnity Insurance Company, et. al., Cause No. 2002-CI-12849. [Presented by Andrew Martin, City Attorney; J. Rolando Bono, Interim City Manager]

 

  1. An approving the allocation of $122,947.00 from the 2003 General Obligation Bond funding for expenses incurred by the City of San Antonio for a drainage study associated with the design of the parking lot for the Travis Building and the environmental assessments, maintenance and demolition of the properties on Beal Street. [Presented by David D. Garza, Director, Neighborhood Action; Jelynne LeBlanc Burley, Assistant City Manager]

Board, Commissions and Committee Appointments.  

17.  Consideration of An appointing Jody Sherrill (District 7) to the Parks and Recreation Board for a term of office to expire on March 31, 2006.  [Presented by Leticia M. Vacek, City Clerk]

ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION 

  1. An to amend Section 2(A) of Ordinance 93921, approved on May 10, 2001, regarding addressing the City Council. [Presented by Leticia M. Vacek, City Clerk]

 

  1. An declaring the results of the petitions submitted in accordance with Ordinance No. 99630, which established an Employee-Management Committee and canceling the election scheduled for January 14, 2005. [Presented by Leticia M. Vacek, City Clerk]

 

  1. An authorizing an Advisory Services Agreement in the amount of $110,000.00 between the City of San Antonio and The Urban Land Institute to develop a concept plan and recommend marketing and development strategies for the Guadalupe Street Corridor, between South Frio and South Hamilton Streets. [Presented by Emil Moncivais, Director, Planning; Jelynne LeBlanc Burley, Assistant City Manager]

 

  1. Consideration of the following Ordinances: [Presented by Andrew Martin, City Attorney; J. Rolando Bono, Interim City Manager]

A.     An amending Chapter 2, Article III of the City Code of San Antonio, Texas (Ethics Code).

 B.     An amending Chapter 2, Article VII of the City Code of San Antonio, Texas (Municipal Campaign Finance Code).

 

  1. An approving the purchase of a property located at 2219 Babcock Road from The Children's Shelter Foundation, Inc.,  for a purchase price of $1,600,000.00, including an earnest money deposit in the amount of $16,000.00, to house a senior multi-services and health center; authorizing the Interim City Manager or his designee to execute any and all documents in connection with this proposed action; and appropriating $1,620,000.00 from 2003 General Obligation Bond funds for the purchase price, earnest money deposit, costs associated with the feasibility study, and closing and related costs. [Presented by Rebecca Waldman, Director, Asset Management; Erik J. Walsh, Assistant to the City Manager]

 

  1. Consideration of the following Ordinances: [Presented by Dennis J. Campa, Director, Community Initiatives; Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager]

A.           An approving the Project Agua Plan for Calendar Year 2005 to provide approximately $65,319.00 in utility assistance credits for eligible San Antonio Water System ratepayers; and authorizing execution of said plan.

 B.           An authorizing the acceptance of $120,341.00 from the San Antonio Water System Board of trustees to administer the Affordability Discount Program for calendar year 2005; and approving a budget and personnel complement in connection therewith.  

  1. An approving the renewal of an agreement between the City of San Antonio and the Residential Energy Assistance Partnership, Inc. for Calendar Year 2005 to provide a minimum of $389,500.00 in utility assistance credits to eligible City Public Service ratepayers residing in the City Of San Antonio. [Presented by Dennis J. Campa, Director, Community Initiatives; Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager]

 

  1. Consideration of the following ordinances: [Presented by Dennis J. Campa, Director, Community Initiatives; Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager]

A.           An authorizing the execution of a grant agreement amendment with the U.S. Department of housing and Urban Development, reprogramming $34,176.00 for housing payments to the San Antonio Housing Authority ("SAHA") in connection with the 2001 Supportive Housing Program for the period february 1, 2005 through may 31, 2005; and approving a revised budget and personnel complement.

 B.           An authorizing the execution of a contract with the SAHA in an amount not to exceed $205,056.00 to provide housing payments to saha for sixteen (16) transitional housing units in connection with the transitional housing project funded by the Supportive Housing Program for the period of february 1, 2005 to january 31, 2007.  

  1. An authorizing the transfer of Human Development Services Funds in the amount of $1,000.00 from the Mayor's Office; $1,000.00 from Council District 2; $1,000.00 from Council District 3; $1,000.00 from Council District 5; $1,000.00 from Council District 7; and $1,000.00 from council district 8 for a total amount of $6,000.00 to the Martin Luther King (mlk) scholarship fund in connection with the City's Mlk Scholarship program. [Presented by Dennis J. Campa, Director, Community Initiatives; Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager]

 

  1. An authorizing the reallocation of  District 2's One-Time Project Budget balances totaling $5,632.17 from the following projects/titles:   Community Economic Revitalization Agency Operation in the amount of $0.24; Closing Costs in the amount  of $125.00; YMCA of S.A. & the Hill Country in the amount of $2,965.00;Eastside Boys and Girls Club in the amount of $99.13;  Native American Coalition of San Antonio in the amount of $426.00; CERA Operating Expenditures in the amount of $101.24; CERA - Small Business Incubator in the amount of $129.46; District 2 Economic & Housing Rehabilitation in the amount of $600.00; and Parks & Recreation Showmobiles in the amount of $1,186.10 to the District 2 Administrative Assistant Fund for necessary administrative expenses; as requested by Councilman Joel Williams, District 2.

 

  1. An authorizing the reallocation of  District 6's One-Time Project Budget balances totaling $34,476.30 from the following projects/titles: Education Partnership/After School Challenge/Project Quest in the amount of $1,054.20; Advertising - District 6 Park in the amount  of $0.24; Printing - District 6 Park in the amount of $8.24; Stormwater Impact Fee in the amount of $300.00; Cuellar Park Walking Trail Reconstruction in the amount of $10,369.00; Emma Frey Flashing Beacons in the amount of $3,547.17; Gardendale Elementary Flashing Beacons in the amount of $7,048.37; Perales Elementary Flashing Beacons in the amount of $3,267.13; Mary Hull Elementary Flashing Beacons in the amount of $2,418.78; Timberwilde Elementary Flashing Beacons in the amount of $2,804.89;and Raba Elementary Flashing Beacons in the amount of $3,658.28 to Rebuilding Together to cover administrative costs associated with the repair and rehabilitation of homes in District 6 owned by elderly and disable individuals in the area near the District 6 Showcase of Homes; as requested by Councilman Enrique M. Barrera, District 6.

 

  1. City Manager's Report.

 

  1. The City Council will recess into an executive session to discuss the following:

A.           Deliberate the duties, appointment, and employment of the City Manager, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 (personnel matters), and discuss related legal issues, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (consultation with attorney). 

B.           Deliberate the offer of financial or other incentives related to economic development negotiations with a business prospect the City Council seeks to have locate in or near San Antonio, including  the possible acquisition and disposition of an interest in real property, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.087 (deliberation regarding economic development negotiations) and Texas Government Code Section 551.072 (deliberation regarding real property); and discuss related legal issues, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (consultation with attorney). 

C.           Deliberation and consideration of the annual performance evaluation of City Clerk Leticia M. Vacek, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 (personnel matters). 

D.          Discuss legal issues about the settlement agreement in the lawsuit styled City of San Antonio v. Alamo Community College District, Cause No. 83-CI-20386, 288th District Court of Bexar County, Texas, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (consultation with attorney). 

E.           Discuss legal issues related to Minella v. City of San Antonio, et al., CA SA-03-CA-246-FB, in the U. S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, San Antonio Division, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551. 071 (consultation with attorney).  

F.            Discuss legal issues related to the loan requirements of the HUD 108 loan program, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551. 071 (consultation with attorney).