March 2, 2006
9:10AM: Invocation and Approval of Minutes.
12:00PM: Lunch Break
1:00PM: Executive Session*
5:00PM: Ceremonial Recognitions
6:00 PM: Citizens to be Heard
6:30 PM: Public Hearing- Annexation of the Timberwood Park Limited Purpose Area
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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The City Council of San Antonio will convene in the Norma S. Rodriguez Council Chamber, Municipal Plaza Building in a Regular Council Meeting at 9:10 A.M.
1. Invocation by Rev. John P. Feagins, Pastor, Chapel Hill Methodist Church, Guest of Councilmember Richard Perez, District 4 and Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Approval of Minutes for the February 16, 2006 City Council Meeting.
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS MAY BE CONSIDERED AT ANY TIME DURING THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING:
A.
An
revising the City of San Antonio Code of Ethics.
B.
An
revising the City of San Antonio Municipal Campaign Finance
Regulations.
4.
An
selecting SA Partnership, L.L.P. to provide architectural
and engineering services in connection with the Downtown Restrooms Project
located in the Riverbend Garage and other areas in District 1, appropriating
funds, and authorizing the negotiation and execution of a professional services
agreement in an amount not to exceed $110,500.00; authorizing $11,050.00 for
project contingency, $15,000.00 for design enhancements, $8,508.50 for capital
administrative costs, and $2,000.00 for advertising costs, for a total amount
of $147,058.50, from Certificates of Obligation and
Advanced Transportation District (ATD) funds. [Presented by Thomas Wendorf,
Director, Public Works; Jelynne LeBlanc Burley, Deputy City Manager]
5.
An
accepting the Competitive Sealed Proposal with the best
value and awarding a construction contract in the amount of $10,900,000.00
payable to F.A. Nunnelly Company (SBE), authorizing $1,198,970.00 for project
contingency, $586,465.00 for capital administrative cost, approving Field
Alteration No. 1, and deducting $1,666,000.00 for value engineering
modifications, for a total amount of $11,019,435.00 in connection with the
Animal Care Facility Project located in District 6, from 2003-2007 General
Obligation Public Health and Safety Improvement Bond funds.
[Presented by Thomas Wendorf, Director, Public Works; Jelynne LeBlanc Burley,
Deputy City Manager]
6. An Ordinance authorizing the execution of a contract amendment with Project Quest to decrease the allocation of funding from $3,000,000.00 to $2,774,817.00 for the period of October 1, 2005 through September 30, 2006; authorizing the execution of a contract with the YWCA SEED program in the amount of $30,000.00 for the period of April 1, 2005 through September 30, 2006, in connection with the human development services consolidated funding process; allocating $130,000.00 to the Community Court project; allocating $65,183.00 to the Families Save Individual Development Account program and amending the related budget; and authorizing the execution of a contract amendment with Corazon Ministries to redirect funds from the mobile canteen project to the day center project for safety and monitoring. [Presented by Dennis Campa, Director, Community Initiatives; Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager] Item Failed
7.
An
supporting the free electronic filing services of the
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program as an alternative to costly Refund
Anticipation Loans, as requested by Councilmember Roger Flores, District 1.
[Presented by Dennis Campa, Director, Community Initiatives; Frances A.
Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager]
CONSENT AGENDA
Items Concerning the Purchase of Equipment, Supplies and Services
8. 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 $1,310,239.00 including: golf course
pro shops merchandise; type 170E controller and cabinet; cellular digital
telephone service and equipment; automated flood warning system parts and
service; and retroreflective & ceramic pavement markers. [Presented by Janie B.
Cantu, Director, Purchasing & General Services;
Michael Armstrong, Assistant City Manager/Chief
Information Officer]
9.
An
accepting the bid submitted by Finishline Supply, Inc. to
provide the Public Works Department with one hydro seeder trailer for a total
cost of $41,185.00 from the Equipment Renewal and Replacement Fund. [Presented
by Janie B. Cantu, Director, Purchasing & General Services; Michael Armstrong,
Assistant City Manager/Chief Information Officer]
10.
An
accepting the bid submitted by Grande Truck Center,
utilizing the Texas Buyboard contract, to provide the Public Works Department
with one concrete mixer truck for a total cost of $119,750.00, from the
Equipment Renewal and Replacement Fund and the Storm Water Maintenance Fund.
[Presented by Janie B. Cantu, Director, Purchasing & General Services; Michael
Armstrong, Assistant City Manager/Chief Information Officer]
11.
An
allocating $69,400.00 from 2005B Certificates of Obligation
for the purchase of furniture, fixtures and equipment to support the expansion
and renovation of the Great Northwest Branch Library, located at 9050 Wellwood
in District 6. [Presented by Ramiro S. Salazar, Director, Library; Frances A.
Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager]
12.
An
authorizing the acceptance of reimbursement from INSCO
Distributing, Inc. in the amount of $2,319.99 for the costs of removing a
concrete median island located on Format Drive at the intersection of Silicon
Drive in District 8. [Presented by Thomas Wendorf, Director, Public Works;
Jelynne LeBlanc Burley, Deputy City Manager]
13.
An
selecting the University of Texas at San Antonio to provide
professional consulting services in connection with the Management Practices for
Natural Waterways Project; and authorizing the negotiation and execution of a
professional services contract with the University of Texas at San Antonio in an
amount not to exceed $50,000.00 from Tree Mitigation funds. [Presented by Thomas Wendorf, Director, Public Works; Jelynne LeBlanc Burley, Deputy City Manager]
14.
An
accepting the lowest responsive bid, appropriating funds,
and awarding a construction contract in the amount of $247,292.55 payable to San
Antonio Constructors, Ltd., authorizing $21,291.33 for project contingency,
$16,394.32 for capital administration cost, and $2,000.00 for advertising
expenses, for a total amount of $286,978.20, $34,379.25 of which will be
reimbursed by San Antonio Water System, in connection with the Hollyhock at
Huebner Creek Drainage Structure project located in District 7, from 1994-1999
Drainage Improvement Bond funds. [Presented by Thomas Wendorf, Director, Public
Works; Jelynne LeBlanc Burley, Deputy City Manager]
15.
An
recommending approval to City Public Service Energy to fund
a total of $349,453.00 from the Community Infrastructure and Economic
Development (CIED) funds for the relocation/conversion of overhead electrical
supply lines to underground in connection with the DeZavala at Vance Jackson
(University United Methodist Church) Utility Project, located in District 8.
[Presented by Thomas Wendorf, Director, Public Works;
Jelynne LeBlanc Burley, Deputy City Manager]
16.
An
recommending approval to City Public Service Energy (CPS) to
fund a total of $4,687,780.00 from the Community Infrastructure and Economic
Development (CIED) funds for the relocation/conversion of overhead electrical
supply lines to underground in connection with the Commerce Street Railroad to
South Palmetto Project, located in District 2. [Presented by Thomas Wendorf,
Director, Public Works; Jelynne LeBlanc Burley, Deputy City Manager]
17.
An
accepting the conveyance and rededication of all public
improvements associated with the construction of the La Quinta Inn & Suites at
the San Antonio Convention Center, in order to complete a project closeout
provision stipulated in the Development Agreement approved by City Council in
October 2002. [Presented by Ramiro Cavazos, Director, Economic Development;
Jelynne LeBlanc Burley, Deputy City Manager]
18.
An
appropriating funds in the amount of $50,000.00 in
Certificates of Obligation to facilitate the renovation of the Records Storage
‘B’ Building located at 131 El Paso to accommodate a training room for the Human
Resources Department. [Presented by Shawn Eddy, Interim Director, Asset
Management; Erik J. Walsh, Assistant City Manager]
Items Concerning the Purchase, Sale or Lease of Real Property
19.
An
declaring Building 630 and Building 650 located at 8514
Mission Road, Stinson Municipal Airport, as surplus to the needs of the City of
San Antonio, and authorizing demolition of such buildings. [Presented by Mark H.
Webb, Interim Director, Aviation; Roland A. Lozano, Assistant to the City
Manager]
20.
An
authorizing an agreement between the United States of
America (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers) and the City of San Antonio that
facilitates the vacation and abandonment of a portion of North New Braunfels
Avenue between East Grayson Street and Eleanor Avenue, and portions of Old
Austin Road between Austin Road and Harry Wurzbach Highway, located within Fort
Sam Houston Army Base in District 2. [Presented by Shawn Eddy, Interim Director,
Asset Management; Erik J. Walsh, Assistant City Manager and Ramiro Cavazos,
Director, Economic Development; Jelynne LeBlanc Burley, Deputy City Manager]
21. An
authorizing the execution
of a three year ground lease agreement with Jesse C. Moreno beginning February
20, 2006 and ending February 19, 2009
for an annual amount of $6,000.00 in connection
with the Fire Station No. 50 (temporary) project located in District 3; and
authorizing the Public Works Department to provide construction services in the
amount of $184,702.50 and $20,522.50 for project contingency, for a total amount
of $223,225.00; appropriating funds and providing for an effective date.
[Presented by Robert Ojeda, Fire Chief; Erik J. Walsh, Assistant City Manager]
22.
An
authorizing the execution of a five year lease agreement
with S & S Shopping Centers, Ltd for clinic space for the San Antonio
Metropolitan Health District Women, Infants and Children Clinic located at 3600
Fredericksburg Road for the period February 1, 2006 through January 31, 2011;
and authorizing payments. [Presented by Dr. Fernando A. Guerra, Director,
Health; Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager]
23.
An
authorizing the execution of an amendment to a lease
agreement with the Ella Austin Community Center in order to extend the term
through December 31, 2029 for the purpose of providing social services to
children, youth, families, seniors and groups. [Presented by Dennis Campa,
Director, Community Initiatives; Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager]
24.
An
authorizing a license to Keystone School, Inc. to use public
right of way over East Craig Place for existing stone facing, stone cap, and
stone columns with an iron grille at 119 East Craig Place in District 1, for a
10-year term and the consideration of $5,000.00. [Presented by
Shawn Eddy, Interim Director, Asset Management; Erik J.
Walsh, Assistant City Manager]
25. An Ordinance authorizing a 10-year license agreement with NSHE TX Gainesville, LLC. for using and maintaining new balconies and an existing basement over and under a portion of the North St. Mary’s St. right of way for the Marriott Courtyard Hotel, 207 N. St. Mary’s Street, New City Block 404 in District 1, for a license fee in the amount of $10,000.00. [Presented by Shawn Eddy, Interim Director, Asset Management; Erik J. Walsh, Assistant City Manager] Item Pulled
26. Consideration of the following La Mansion and Watermark Hotel (District 1) sale items:
A.
An
authorizing the execution of (1) a license agreement
relating to the Watermark Hotel for air rights for architectural features and
providing for a $5,000.00 license fee; and (2) a consent to assignment of a
parking license pertaining to the La Mansion Hotel and providing for a $1,000.00
assignment fee; and authorizing the delivery of various documents in connection
with the pending sale of the La Mansion and Watermark Hotels. [Presented by
Shawn Eddy, Interim Director, Asset Management; Erik J. Walsh, Assistant City
Manager]
B.
An
authorizing the execution of (1) a consent to assignment of
a lease of public patio space along the Riverwalk for Watermark dining use and
providing for a $1,000.00 assignment fee and (2) a consent to assignment of a
lease of public patio space along the Riverwalk for La Mansion dining use and
providing for a $1,000.00 assignment fee; and authorizing the delivery of
various documents in connection with the pending sale of the La Mansion and
Watermark Hotels. [Presented by Malcolm Matthews, Director, Parks and
Recreation; Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager]
27. An
approving the price, terms
and conditions of sale by the San Antonio Development Agency (SADA), also known
as the Urban Renewal Agency of the City of San Antonio, of one (1) parcel of
real property located within the Eastside Urban Renewal Area to
George J. Saab
with American Realty and Development, for a total disposition price of
$56,000.00, and authorizing the execution of any and all documents by SADA in
connection therewith; providing for acceptance of payment into the Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Income Account. [Presented by Andrew
Cameron, Director, Housing and Community Development; Jelynne LeBlanc Burley,
Deputy City Manager]
28.
An
authorizing the submission of grant applications by the City
of San Antonio to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for Statewide
Transportation Enhancement Program grants and authorizing the acceptance of such
grants when offered. [Presented by Thomas Wendorf, Director, Public Works;
Jelynne LeBlanc Burley, Deputy City Manager]
29.
An
clarifying
the ex officio status of certain members of the Boards of Directors for Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone Numbers Nine (Houston Street) and Eleven (Inner
City), City of San Antonio, Texas.
[Presented by David D. Garza, Director, Neighborhood Action; Jelynne LeBlanc
Burley, Deputy City Manager]
30.
An
amending the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Eleven,
City of San Antonio, Texas Final Project and Final Financing Plans.
[Presented by David D. Garza, Director, Neighborhood
Action; Jelynne LeBlanc Burley, Deputy City
Manager]
31.
An
authorizing the execution of a Development Agreement between
the City of San Antonio, Texas, the Board of Directors for Tax Increment
Reinvestment Zone Number Eleven, City of San Antonio, Texas and the San Antonio
Housing Authority (SAHA) for infrastructure improvements to Labor and Leigh
Street and the incorporation of a Historical Marker at the former first Baptist
Settlement site in support of the Victoria Commons Development Project.
[Presented by David D. Garza, Director, Neighborhood Action; Jelynne LeBlanc
Burley, Deputy City Manager]
32.
An
authorizing the execution of a Development Agreement between
the City of San Antonio, Texas, the Board of Directors for Tax Increment
Reinvestment Zone Number Eleven, City of San Antonio, Texas and SSG Hotel, LLC,
for infrastructure improvements on the project site located in the St. Paul
Square area in support of the Staybridge Hotel Project. [Presented by David D.
Garza, Director, Neighborhood Action; Jelynne LeBlanc Burley, Deputy City
Manager]
33.
An
authorizing the execution of a Public Use Agreement between
the City of San Antonio, Texas, the Board of Directors for Tax Increment
Reinvestment Zone Number Eleven, City of San Antonio, Texas and Barrio
Comprehensive Family Health Care Center, Inc. for the provision of preventive
health services at the Frank Bryant Health Clinic located in District 2.
[Presented by David D. Garza, Director, Neighborhood Action; Jelynne LeBlanc
Burley, Deputy City Manager]
34.
An
approving the terms and conditions and authorizing the
execution of an agreement with Bexar County which establishes certain terms by
which the City of San Antonio will consent to the creation of Emergency Services
District #7 within the City’s extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) for the
provision by the District of fire suppression and emergency medical services for
individuals residing within its boundaries. [Presented by Ray Baray,
Intergovernmental Manager, External Relations; Michael D. Bernard, City
Attorney]
35. An
authorizing the execution
of a contract with the San Antonio Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer
Foundation, Inc. providing
$82,744.00 for the breast cancer case management
project of the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District for the period October
1, 2005 through September 30, 2006; adopting the project budget; approving the
personnel complement; and authorizing payments. [Presented by Dr. Fernando A.
Guerra, Director, Health; Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager]
36.
An
authorizing the execution of an interlocal agreement with
Bexar County for the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District to provide
environmental health services in unincorporated areas of Bexar County for the
period February 1, 2006 through January 31, 2011 for annual estimated payments
from Bexar County of $146,600.00 for food establishment inspections, $1,116.50
for processing food establishment permits and $10,888.80 for environmental
health inspections. [Presented by Dr. Fernando A. Guerra, Director, Health;
Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager]
37.
An
authorizing the execution of a contract change with the
Texas Department of State Health Services totaling $200,000.00 for the Cities
Readiness Initiative of the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District for the
period January 1, 2006 through August 31, 2006; adopting the project budget; and
authorizing payments. [Presented by Dr. Fernando A. Guerra, Director, Health;
Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager]
38.
An
authorizing the execution of an agreement with the March of
Dimes Birth Defects Foundation providing $33,705.00 for the “Learn, Eat and
Enjoy” Program of the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District for the period
March 1, 2006 through February 28, 2007; adopting the program budget; approving
the personnel complement; and authorizing payments. [Presented by Dr. Fernando
A. Guerra, Director, Health; Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager]
39.
An
authorizing the execution of a letter of agreement with the
Caring for Children Foundation of Texas, Inc. for the San Antonio Metropolitan
Health District to participate in the Care Van® Program whereby the City will
obtain free use of a specially equipped van to support community immunization
efforts and related public health activities. [Presented by Dr. Fernando A.
Guerra, Director, Health; Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager]
A.
An
authorizing the renewal of the Depository Services Contract
with Frost National Bank, to provide depository banking and related financial
services to the City of San Antonio, for an additional one (1) year term,
commencing on July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007, under the same terms and
conditions.
B.
An
authorizing the extension of the Merchant Banking Services
Contract with Chase Paymentech Solutions, LLC, for the authorization, capture,
processing and settlement of credit cards, debit cards, stored value cards, and
other non-cash payment card transactions, for an additional nine-month term,
commencing October 1, 2006, and ending June 30, 2007.
Board, Commissions and Committee Appointments.
41. Consideration of the following Board Appointments: [Presented by Leticia M. Vacek, City Clerk]
A.
An
appointing Daniel Delgado
(District 5) to the City Commission on Veterans Affairs for a term of office to
expire May 31, 2007.
B.
An
appointing Maitland Rutledge,
Jr. (District 4) to the San Antonio Local Development Company, Inc., dba South
Texas Business Fund (Category: Trustee) for the remainder of an unexpired term
of office to expire November 30, 2008.
C.
An
appointing Victor Gomez
(District 3) to the Plumbing Appeals and Advisory Board (Category: Master
Plumber – Union Rep.) for the remainder of an unexpired term of office to expire
March 20, 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.
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
6:30 P.M. (may be heard after this time) –First Public Hearing regarding the proposed annexation of the Timberwood Park Area as required under Chapter 43 of the Texas Local Government Code.
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.