March 4, 2004
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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 for a "B" Session in the B Room of the Municipal Plaza Building at 10:00 A.M. for the following:
Quarterly Update on the Enterprise Resource Management Project. [Presented by Troy Elliott, Project Manager, ERM; J. Rolando Bono, Deputy City Manager]
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 Isaac Alvarez Cardenas, Prayer Leader for Texan Coahuiltecan, and Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Ceremonial Items.
3. Approval of the minutes of the City Council Meeting of January 8, 2004.
DISABILITY ACCESS STATEMENT
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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. 3:00 P.M. - Public Hearing and Consideration of the following Ordinances: [Presented by Rebecca Waldman, Director, Asset Management; Erik J. Walsh, Assistant to the City Manager]
A.
An
closing, vacating and abandoning (1) improved and
unimproved portions of all of the Public Rights of Way located within
Rosedale Park, which park is bounded by West Martin Street, Ruiz Street,
N.W. 27th Street, and partially bounded by General McMullen
Drive, in Council District 5, the portions no longer being utilized for
access purposes, not previously closed at the time the Park was originally
acquired, and having been incorporated into green space within the Park, as
requested by the City of San Antonio, as "Petitioner", and (2) an unimproved
portion of Colby Street Public Right of Way in the Rosedale Park Addition
immediately adjacent to the Park, as requested by Raul C. and Lupe Mireles,
Petitioners, whose properties abut Colby Street, for the total consideration
of $13,140.00 paid for their portion.
B.
An
closing, vacating and abandoning an irregular portion of Blanco Road Public
Right of Way located at the west corner of
Jackson Keller Road
adjacent to NCB 11697 in Council District 1, in compliance with Condemnation
Cause No. 98-ED-0018 styled
the City of San Antonio v.
Angeles Garcia (also known
as Maria De Los Angeles Sanchez De Garcia), individually and doing business
as Garcia Investments, et al.
C.
An
closing, vacating and abandoning portions of North Las Moras Street and an
intersecting thirteen (13')-foot
wide alley
Public Rights of Way located between Morales and Perez Streets adjacent to
NCB 2214 in Council District 1 for the expansion and redevelopment of the
adjacent Margil Elementary School, as requested by the petitioners,
the San Antonio Independent School District
and other owners, whose properties abut the alley, for the
total consideration of $12,725.00
paid entirely by the School District.
5. 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
6.
An
accepting the low responsive bid submitted by Fire
Supply, Inc. to provide the City of San Antonio Fire Department with
positive pressure fans for a total amount of $29,632.37. [Presented by
Janie B. Cantu, Director, Purchasing & General Services; Erik J. Walsh,
Assistant to the City Manager]
Capital Improvement Items
A.
An
accepting the low
qualified bid of Yantis Company (Yantis) in the amount of $1,092,900.00 to
provide construction services for the East Air Cargo Expansion Phase II Ramp
and Parking Project at San Antonio International Airport; authorizing
construction contingencies in an amount not to exceed $109,290.00;
authorizing a budget amendment in the amount of $1,202,190.00; authorizing
the execution of a contract with Yantis; and providing for payment.
B.
An
accepting the
proposal of Professional Services Industries, Inc. (PSI) for construction
materials testing services for the East Air Cargo Phase II Ramp and Parking
Project at San Antonio International Airport in an amount not to exceed
$17,000.00; and amending the existing contract with PSI to include said
additional services pursuant to the terms outlined in their proposal;
authorizing a budget amendment in the amount of $17,000.00; and providing
for payment.
8.
An
amending the professional services contract with
CDS/Muery Services and authorizing a budget transfer of $65,512.90 to
the engineering contract for the Remain Over Night Apron at San Antonio
International Airport; revising the budget; and providing for payment.
[Presented Kevin C. Dolliole, Director, Aviation; J. Rolando Bono, Deputy
City Manager]
9.
An
authorizing
payment in the amount of $21,874.50 to Bain Medina Bain, Inc. (SBW/WBE/DBE)
to provide civil engineering services under an existing professional
services contract in connection with the Friesenhahn Park Improvements
Project, located in Council District 10; authorizing $3,280.50 for
miscellaneous engineering contingency expenses, for a total amount of
$25,155.00 from 1999-2004 Park Bond funds; revising the project budget;
appropriating funds; and providing for payment. [Presented by Malcolm
Matthews, Director, Parks and Recreation; Christopher J. Brady, Assistant
City Manager]
10.
An
approving Field Alteration No. 5 and authorizing payment
in the amount of $125,805.53 from Certificates of Obligation to SAECO
Electric & Utility, Ltd., for additional construction expenses in connection
with the Medical Drive and Ewing Halsell Intersection Project, located in
Council District 8; authorizing $20,000.00 for miscellaneous construction
contingency expenses, for a total amount of $145,805.53; revising the
project budget; appropriating funds; providing for payment; and providing
for an immediate effective date upon passage by eight votes.
[Presented by Thomas G. Wendorf,
Director, Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager]
11.
An
amending the professional services contract and
authorizing additional funds in the amount of $24,766.00 from 2003-2007
General Obligation Drainage Improvement Bond funds payable to Brown
Engineering Co. (SBE) for professional engineering services in connection
with the Cardiff Area Drainage Improvements Project, located in Council
District 2; authorizing $4,953.20 for miscellaneous engineering contingency
expenses, for a total amount of $29,719.20; revising the project budget;
appropriating funds; and providing for payment.
[Presented by Thomas G. Wendorf,
Director, Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager]
12.
An
selecting Kinnison & Associates, Architects, to provide
architectural services in connection with the Collins Garden Branch
Library Roof Repairs Community Development Block Grant Project, located in
Council District 5; authorizing the negotiation and execution of a
professional services contract in the amount not to exceed $24,500.00;
authorizing $4,000.00 for environmental services; authorizing $1,500.00 for
miscellaneous architectural contingency expenses; authorizing $1,000.00 for
advertising expenses; authorizing $1,000.00 for printing expenses, for a
total amount of $32,000.00; appropriating funds; revising the project
budget; and providing for payment. [Presented
by Thomas G. Wendorf, Director, Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer,
Assistant City Manager]
13.
An
authorizing $259,934.49 from General Obligations of the
City to the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) for the City's
share of twenty percent (20%) of construction costs in connection with the
2003 Sidewalks: Blanco - Lockhill-Selma to Patricia; Clark - Southcross to
Hot Wells; and Hot Wells - I.H. 37 to New Braunfels MPO Projects, located in
Council Districts 3 and 9; authorizing $38,990.17 for miscellaneous
construction contingency expenses, for a total amount of $298,924.66;
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
14.
An
authorizing
$2,562,750.00 from 2003 Storm Water Revenue Bond funds for acquisition of
fee simple title and for other
miscellaneous expenses in connection
with eight parcels of real property and declaring the French Creek Buyouts -
South of Prue Road Project (Project) located in Council District 7 to be a
public project; declaring a public necessity for the acquisition of the
eight parcels described below by negotiation and/or condemnation, if
necessary, for public improvements for use as a part of the Project; to wit,
all or portions of the properties being described below: all being in the
City of San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, for a public purpose; establishing
just compensation for the properties; appropriating funds for the
acquisition of the properties and other miscellaneous expenses associated
with the properties such as appraisals and attorneys fees; authorizing
negotiations and acquisition on the approved terms; authorizing the City
Attorney and/or designated special counsel to file eminent domain
proceedings, if necessary. if necessary.
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LOT(S) |
NCB |
SUBDIVISION |
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8, Block 9 |
17939 |
French Creek Village Unit 2 |
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9, Block 9 |
17939 |
French Creek Village Unit 2 |
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4.207 |
47 |
18292 |
Albert L. Wickes |
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2.25 |
W Irr 25.29 ft of 32 |
18293 |
Albert L. Wickes |
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1.784 |
35 |
18293 |
Albert L. Wickes |
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3.506 |
36 |
18293 |
Albert L. Wickes |
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2.112 |
29 |
18294 |
Albert L. Wickes |
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6.403 |
37 |
18294 |
Albert L. Wickes |
[Presented by Thomas G. Wendorf, Director, Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager]
15.
An
authorizing $3,300.00 from 2002
Certificates of Obligation and the reimbursement of $9,900.00 from the Federal
Emergency Management Agency, for a total
amount of $13,200.00, payable to Ticor Title Agency of San Antonio as escrow
agent for Georgia Eichler Colyer for fee simple title to two parcels
($12,000.00) and title fees ($1,200.00) in connection with the Plumnear Flood
Area Project, located in Council District 4; appropriating funds; and
providing for payment. [Presented
by Thomas G. Wendorf, Director, Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant
City Manager]
Miscellaneous
16.
An
authorizing the City Manager or her designee to renew a
professional services agreement with the San Antonio Mobility Coalition,
Inc. (SAMCo) and authorizing payment in an amount not to exceed $70,000.00
from the General Fund to SAMCo for annual membership dues beginning February
1, 2004 through January 31, 2005 for the City of San Antonio.
[Presented by Thomas G. Wendorf,
Director, Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager]
17.
An
authorizing
the acceptance of a grant award from citibank
service
center in the amount of
$50,000.00 to be used as match funding for the
families
save Individual Development
Account (ida) program for the
period of january 1, 2004
through december 31, 2004; and
approving a revised budget for the families
save ida program.
18. Consideration of the following Ordinances: [Presented by Dennis J. Campa, Director, Community Initiatives; Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager]
A.
An
authorizing the acceptance of community
services
block
grant (csbg)
funding in an amount up to $1,986,996.00 from the
texas
department of
housing and
community affairs (tdhca)
to enable the city to continue
operation of the csbg program
through december 31, 2004;
approving amendments of the tdhca
contract in connection with said award; approving a budget and personnel
complement; and authorizing the execution of delegate agency contracts with
the Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio in an amount up to $30,000.00; Guadalupe
Community Center in an amount up to $15,000.00; Young Women's Christian
Association in an amount up to $41,250.00;
avance in an amount up to
$63,750.00; and joven in an
amount up to $41,250.00.authorizing the
acceptance of up to $1,986,996.00 from the Texas Department of Housing and
Community Affairs to extend the City of San Antonio's existing Community
Services Block Grant contract for the period January 1, 2004 through December
31, 2004; approving a budget and personnel complement; and authorizing the
execution of five (5) delegate agency contracts with the Boys & Girls Clubs of
San Antonio in an amount up to $30,000.00; Guadalupe Community Center in an
amount up to $15,000.00; Young Women's Christian Association in an amount up
to $41,250.00; AVANCE in an amount up to $63,750.00; and JOVEN in an amount up
to $41,250.00.
B.
An
authorizing
the acceptance of a Community Services Block Grant award from the Texas
Department of housing and
Community Affairs (TDHCA) in the amount of $30,000.00 for operation of two
volunteer Income Tax Assistance
(vita) program sites for the
period beginning january 1,
2004 and ending december 31,
2004; authorizing execution of a contract with the
tdhca in connection with said
award; authorizing the execution of professional services contracts with
Antioch Baptist church in the
amount of $15,000.00 and new
Beginnings Baptist church in
the amount of $15,000.00 for the operation of said program sites; and
approving a budget.
Approval of Temporary Street Closures and Traffic Control Procedures for Special Events
19.
An
approving the parade
permit and authorizing the temporary closure of portions of certain streets in
the downtown area in
connection with the St. Patrick's Day Parade sponsored by the St. Patrick's
Day Commission to be held from noon to 4:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 13, 2004.
[Presented by Roland A. Lozano, Assistant to the City Manager; Terry M.
Brechtel, City Manager]
Board, Commissions and Committee Appointments.
An
reappointing Alderus Stewart (Real Estate
Category - District 2) to the Brooks Development Authority for a term of
office to expire on November 4, 2005.
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
21. Consideration of the following Temporary Street Closures and Traffic Control Procedures for Special Events: [Presented by Roland A. Lozano, Assistant to the City Manager; Terry M. Brechtel, City Manager]
A.
An
approving the parade permit and authorizing the temporary
closure of portions of certain streets near and in the downtown area in
connection with the Cesar Chavez March for Justice Parade to be held from
10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, March 27, 2004.
B.
An
approving the temporary closure of portions of certain
streets in the downtown area for the "Alamo" movie premier to be held on
Saturday, March 27, 2004.
22.
An
selecting a firm to provide entertainment and restaurant
services under a fifteen (15) year lease agreement for the Tower of the
Americas. [Presented by Malcolm Matthews, Director, Parks and Recreation;
Christopher J. Brady, Assistant City Manager]
23.
An
authorizing the execution of a five (5) year License
Agreement with the Paseo del Rio Association, Inc. for the use of a
portion of the City's River Walk for special events to promote the River Walk
and for management of novelty vendors on the River Walk for a
flat rate license fee beginning at $20,000.00 per year for the first year and
two percent increases each succeeding year of the agreement; and amending
section Section 35-679(e) of the City
Code to allow for stationary River Walk novelty vendors under a licensing
program to be administered through the Paseo Del Rio Association.
[Presented by Malcolm Matthews, Director, Parks and Recreation; Christopher J.
Brady, Assistant City Manager]
24.
An
approving renewal lease
agreements of five years and six months for twenty three (23) tenants and one
year and three months for three (3) tenants in the renovated Farmer's
Market Plaza Square in Council District 1, with rental rates of $4,500.00
annually for the first year for a full size Store Stall of 228 square feet,
increasing to $5,400.00 annually in the second year, $6,000.00 annually in the
third year, $7,500.00 annually in the fourth year and $7,800.00 annually in
the fifth year; and rental rates of $3,600.00 annually for the first year for
a half size Store Stall of 114 square feet, increasing to $3,900.00 annually
in the second year, $4,500.00 annually in the third year, $4,800.00 annually
in the fourth year and $5,100.00 annually in the fifth year.
[Presented by Malcolm Matthews, Director, Parks and
Recreation; Christopher J. Brady, Assistant City Manager]
25.
An
authorizing the execution of two one-year lease agreements
with two tenants for leases at the Farmer's Market in the City of San
Antonio's Market Square in Council District 1; as requested by Councilman
Roger O. Flores, District 1. [Presented by Malcolm Matthews, Director, Parks
and Recreation; Christopher J. Brady, Assistant City Manager]
26.
An
establishing Lane Use Restrictions for trucks upon a
portion of Interstate Highway 10 east and United States Highway 90 West;
declaring certain conduct to be unlawful and containing findings and other
provisions relating to the foregoing subject; providing a penalty and
directing publication and providing for severability.
[Presented by Thomas G. Wendorf,
Director, Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager]
27.
An
accepting the low responsive bid in the amount of
$1,118,322.50 from Clark Construction of Texas, Ltd., in connection with
the Micro-Surface - 2004 Street Maintenance Project; authorizing the execution
of a construction contract; authorizing $55,916.13 for miscellaneous
construction contingency expenses; authorizing $750.00 for advertising
expenses; authorizing $500.00 for printing and reproduction expenses;
authorizing $22,366.45 for consultant material testing; authorizing $53,476.19
for reimbursement of City Forces for traffic markings, Video Image Vehicle
Detection System and other traffic improvements, for a total amount of
$1,251,331.27; appropriating funds; providing for payment; and providing for
an immediate effective date upon passage by eight votes.
[Presented by Thomas G. Wendorf,
Director, Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager]
28.
An
accepting the low responsive bid in the amount of
$1,469,450.00 from Clark Construction of Texas, Ltd., in connection with
the Slurry Seal 2004 Street Maintenance Project; authorizing the execution of
a construction contract; authorizing $73,472.54 for miscellaneous construction
contingency expenses; authorizing $750.00 for advertising expenses;
authorizing $500.00 for printing and reproduction expenses; authorizing
$29,389.02 for consultant material testing; authorizing $1,536.44 for
reimbursement of City Forces for traffic markings, and other traffic
improvements, for a total amount of $1,575,098.00; appropriating funds;
providing for payment; and providing for an immediate effective date upon
passage by eight votes. [Presented
by Thomas G. Wendorf, Director, Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant
City Manager]
29.
An
accepting the low responsive bid in the amount of
$1,976,444.21 from Clark Construction of Texas, Ltd., in connection with
the Asphalt Overlay - 2004 Street Maintenance Project; authorizing the
execution of a construction contract; authorizing $98,822.21 for miscellaneous
construction contingency expenses; authorizing $750.00 for advertising
expenses; authorizing $500.00 for printing and reproduction expenses;
authorizing $39,528.88 for consultant material testing; authorizing
$108,931.53 for reimbursement of City Forces for traffic markings, Video Image
Vehicle Detection System and other traffic improvements; approving Field
Alteration No. 1 in the amount of $25,634.00 and Field Alteration No. 1 in the
amount of $29,150.30, for a total amount of $2,279,761.13; appropriating
funds; providing for payment; and providing for an immediate effective date
upon passage by eight votes. [Presented
by Thomas G. Wendorf, Director, Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant
City Manager]
30.
An
accepting the low responsive bid in the amount of
$2,098,889.59 from Clark Construction of Texas, Ltd., in connection with
the Asphalt Recycling and Overlay - 2004 Street Maintenance Project;
authorizing the execution of a construction contract; authorizing $104,944.48
for miscellaneous construction contingency expenses; authorizing $750.00 for
advertising expenses; authorizing $500.00 for printing and reproduction
expenses; authorizing $41,977.79 for consultant material testing; authorizing
$121,760.26 for reimbursement of City Forces for traffic markings, Video Image
Vehicle Detection System and other traffic improvements, for a total amount of
$2,368,822.12; appropriating funds; and providing for payment; and providing
for an immediate effective date upon passage by eight votes.
[Presented by Thomas G. Wendorf,
Director, Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager]
31.
Authorization for Councilman Chip Haass, District 10, who will
travel to Austin, Texas to attend the Texas Municipal League's one-day
workshop on the potential effects on cities of Public School Finance reform on
Friday, March 12, 2004.
32.
An
reappointing and appointing members to the Board of
Directors, Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 11, as requested by Councilman
Joel Williams. [Presented by David D. Garza, Director of Neighborhood Action; Jelynne Burley, Assistant City Manager]
33. City Manager's Report.
34. The City Council will recess into an executive session to discuss the following:
A. Discuss acquisition and disposition of an interest in real property for warehouse, office, service center, and related uses, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.072 (deliberation on the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property).
B. Discuss legal issues related to the City of San Antonio's collective bargaining agreement with the International Association of Firefighters, Local 624, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (consultation with attorney).