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:
A.
Staff presentation on Parks Bond Projects. [Presented by Malcolm
Matthews, Director, Parks and Recreation; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant
City Manager]
B.
Staff presentation on All Facility Related Bond Projects. [Presented by
Thomas G. Wendorf, Director, Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant
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 Father Paul Raaz, Resurrection of the Lord Catholic Church, and Pledge of
Allegiance.
2.
Ceremonial Items.
Ø
Swearing
in of Councilman Bobby Perez, District 1, as Mayor Pro Tem.
3.
Approval of the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of February
13, 2003.
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.
1:30 P.M. - Consideration of the following ordinances: [Presented by
Milo D. Nitschke, Director, Finance; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City
Manager]
A.
An
authorizing the issuance of approximately $25,885,000.00
City of San Antonio, Texas General Improvement Refunding Bonds, Series 2003;
levying a continuing direct annual ad valorem tax for the payment of the
bonds; prescribing the form, terms, conditions, and resolving other matters
incident and related to the issuance, sale and delivery of the bonds,
including the approval and distribution of an official statement pertaining
thereto; authorizing the execution of a paying agent/registrar agreement,
escrow agreement and a purchase contract; complying with the requirements
imposed by the letter of representations previously executed with the
Depository Trust Company; effective immediately if passed by at least eight
(8) votes.
B.
An
authorizing the issuance, sale, and delivery of
approximately $8,330,000.00 City of San Antonio, Texas Airport System Revenue
Refunding Bonds, Series 2003-A; approving and authorizing instruments and
procedures relating thereto; effective immediately if passed by at least eight
(8) votes.
C.
An
authorizing the issuance, sale, and delivery of
approximately $3,285,000.00 City of San Antonio, Texas Airport System Revenue
Refunding Bonds, Series 2003-B; approving and authorizing instruments and
procedures relating thereto; effective immediately if passed by at least eight
(8) votes.
5.
3:00 P.M - Public Hearing and consideration of an
to close,
vacate and abandon Moberly Place and a portion of an unimproved sixteen foot
(16') wide alley and accepting a sixteen foot (16') wide alley dedication
along the west property line of Lot 5, NCB 3243, in Council District 1, as
requested by the Petitioner, Southern Foods Group, L.P., d/b/a Oak Farms
Dairy, for the total consideration of $28,130.00. [Presented by Rebecca
Waldman, Director, Asset Management; Erik J. Walsh, Assistant to the City
Manager]
6.
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
ratifying the single source contract from
Multi-Cultural Books and Video to provide Spanish language books and
videocassettes for the City of San Antonio Library Department for a total sum
of $27,996.33. [Presented by Janie
B. Cantu, Director, Purchasing & General Services; Travis M. Bishop,
Assistant City Manager]
8.
An
accepting the low bid submitted by Freeman Decorating
Services, Inc. to provide the City of San Antonio Alamodome Department with
rental and installation of event/exhibit equipment for a two (2) year period for
a total sum of $54,873.50. [Presented
by Janie B. Cantu, Director, Purchasing & General Services; Travis M.
Bishop, Assistant City Manager]
9.
An
accepting the bids of various companies to provide the City
of San Antonio with Materials & Labor to Maintain & Repair Heating and
A/C Systems at the Police Substations, Training Academy and Headquarters
Buildings, Wirtgen Reclaimer & Milling Machine Parts & Service, and
Medical Supplies-Disposable Medical Examination Products on an annual contract
basis for FY2003-2004 for a total of approximately $103,673.00. [Presented
by Janie B. Cantu, Director, Purchasing & General Services; Travis M.
Bishop, Assistant City Manager]
Capital Improvement Items
10.
An
authorizing the appropriation and allocation of Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds in the amount of $27,000.00 and 1999 Park
Bond funds in the amount of $147,175.00 for construction work in connection with
the Southside Lions Park Improvements Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Project, located in City Council District 3; authorizing the performance of
construction work by the Department of Parks and Recreation park construction
crew in the amount of $172,085.00; authorizing the transfer of project architect
savings fees in the amount of $5,500.00 to the construction budget; authorizing
$4,290.00 for project contingency expenses; authorizing $3,300.00 for mandatory
project fees; revising the project budget; and providing for payment. [Presented
by Malcolm Matthews, Director, Parks and Recreation; Melissa Byrne Vossmer,
Assistant City Manager]
Items Concerning
the Purchase, Sale or Lease of Real Property
11.
An
authorizing a five (5) year lease agreement with Cliff Croom
d/b/a Amaya Deli and Yogurt House for use of the City's HemisFair Park
Building No. 531, the Dugosh House, located in Council District 1, for use as a
restaurant for annual rental income of $7,487.52 in Year One, $7,684.56 in Year
Two, $7,881.60 in Year Three, $8,078.64 in Year Four, and $8,275.68 in Year
Five. [Presented by Malcolm Matthews, Director, Parks and Recreation; Melissa
Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager]
12.
An
authorizing the execution of a two (2) year license
agreement with the Little Cowboys North American Junior Independent Football
Organization for the use of a sports field in Joe Ward Park in City Council
District 7 for recreational purposes in consideration for their maintenance of
said area. [Presented by Malcolm Matthews, Director, Parks and Recreation;
Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager]
Miscellaneous
13.
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 Service District #3 within the City's ETJ for the provision by the
District of fire suppression and emergency medical services for individuals
residing within its boundaries. [Presented by Jim Campbell, Director, External
Relations; Terry M. Brechtel, City Manager]
14.
An
authorizing the City Manager or her designee to execute a
professional services contract in the amount of $54,890.00 with Lamberth
Consulting, L.L.C., to provide a statistical analysis and interpretation of data
collected by the San Antonio Police Department pursuant to Senate Bill 1074,
Collection and Reporting of Certain Data Relating to Racial Profiling in Traffic
and Pedestrian Stops; appropriating funds; and providing for payment. [Presented
by Albert A. Ortiz, Police Chief; J. Rolando Bono, Deputy City Manager]
15.
An
authorizing the acceptance of a grant, when offered, in an
amount not to exceed $120,500.00 from the Transportation Security Administration
(TSA) for reimbursement of expenses resulting from participation in the TSA
Explosives Detection Canine Team Program at San Antonio International Airport;
appropriating funds and establishing a budget. [Presented by Kevin Dolliole,
Director, Aviation; Christopher J. Brady, Assistant City Manager]
Board,
Commissions and Committee Appointments.
16.
Consideration of the following board appointments: [Presented by Yolanda
Ledesma, Acting City Clerk; Travis M. Bishop, Assistant City Manager]
An
reappointing
Dale Strippelman (Taxicab Industry Category, District 10) to the Transportation
Advisory Board for a term of office to expire on January 26, 2005.
17.
An
approving a Joint Election with the
Northside Independent School District and the East Central Independent School
District conducted by the Bexar County Elections Administrator to be held on May
3, 2003. [Presented by Yolanda Ledesma, Acting City Clerk; Travis M.
Bishop, Assistant City Manager]
18.
An
approving a contract for election services
with Bexar County through the Bexar County Elections Administrator, setting
forth the duties and responsibilities of the City of San Antonio, Bexar County
and the Bexar County Elections Administrator, in connection with the May 3, 2003
Election; and authorizing payment for these services. [Presented by
Yolanda Ledesma, Acting City Clerk; Travis M. Bishop, Assistant City Manager]
19.
An
approving the terms of a Lease Agreement with Brooks
Development Authority for the use of 1,038 square feet at Brooks City-Base for
the District 3 Field Office at a rental rate of $468 per month for the period of
April 1, 2003 through March 31, 2004, such Lease providing for a 12-month
renewal option, subject to City Council approval, and contingent upon annual
appropriation of funds; as requested by Councilwoman Antoniette Moorhouse.
20.
A
of support for Earth Day 2003 to be held on Saturday, April
19, 2003 at Woodlawn Lake Park; as requested by Councilman Julian Castro,
District 7.
20.
City Manager's Report.
21.
Executive
Session: Consultation concerning attorney-client matters (real estate,
litigation, contracts, personnel and security) may be discussed.
Discuss the lawsuit
styled Hearst
Newspapers Partnership L.P., Maro Robbins v. City of San Antonio, Cause No.
2003-CI-01765, 408th Judicial District, Bexar County, Texas, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071
(consultation with attorney).