March 25, 2004
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:
Tour of recently completed improvements/renovations to the Alamodome facility. [Presented by Michael Abington, Director, Alamodome; Roland A. Lozano, Assistant to the 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 Rev. Larry Scharmann, Oak Meadow Methodist Church, and Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Ceremonial Items.
3. Approval of the minutes of the City Council Meeting of January 29, 2004.
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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. 2:00 P.M. – Public Hearing and Consideration of the following Zoning Cases: [Presented by Florencio Peña, Director, Development Services; Christopher J. Brady, Assistant City Manager]
A.
NUMBER
Z2004038: The request of Chez-Salin Quality Cleaners, Applicant, for Chez-Salin
Quality Cleaners, Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "R-6" Residential
Single-Family District to "C-2" Commercial District on Lots 15 and 16, Block
5, NCB 16195, 2419 Bermuda Drive. Staff's recommendation was for approval.
Zoning Commission has recommended approval. (Council District 2)
B.
NUMBER
Z2003173-13A-2: The request of City of San Antonio, Applicant, for Multiple
Owners, Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "DR" Development Reserve and
"NP-10" Neighborhood Preservation District to "MI-1" Mixed Light Industry
District on CB 4005 P-24, P-24D, P-24E, P-66, and P-67; NCB 16456 P-24; CB
4283 P-25, properties are generally bound by Pleasanton Road to the east;
the Union Pacific Right of Way to the west; Mauermann Road to the south; and
south of, but not adjacent to, IH 410. Staff's recommendation was for
approval. Zoning Commission has recommended approval. (Council District 3)
C.
NUMBER
Z2004001: The request of Mission Park, Applicant, for Robert Tips, Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "R-6 H RIO-6" Single Family
Residential Historic River Improvement Overlay District to "C-3 H RIO-6"
General Commercial Historic River Improvement Overlay District on 3.037
acres out of NCB 11175, 1700 Military Drive. Staff's recommendation was for
approval. Zoning Commission has recommended approval. (Council District 3)
D.
NUMBER
Z2004028: The request of Manuel Macias for San Antonio Development Agency,
Applicant, for San Antonio Development Agency, Owner(s), for a change in
zoning from "MF-33" Multi-Family District to "PUD MF-33" Multi-Family
Planned Unit Development District on 0.9008 acres out of Lot 9, Block C, NCB
11027, between Sally Gay Street to the north and Betty Jean street to the
south, east of Hillje Street. Staff's recommendation was for approval.
Zoning Commission has recommended approval. (Council District 3)
E.
NUMBER
Z2004005: The request of City of San Antonio, Historic Preservation Office,
Applicant, for Josephine A. Guerrero, Owner(s), for a change in zoning to
designate Historic Significance on Lot 9B, NCB 2431, 2113 Guadalupe Street.
Staff's recommendation was for approval. Zoning Commission has recommended
denial. (Council District 5)
F.
NUMBER
Z2004006: The request of City of San Antonio, Historic Preservation Office,
Applicant, for Martin De La Rosa, Owner(s), for a change in zoning to
designate Historic Significance on Lots 7C and 7D, Block 7, NCB 2430, 2223
Guadalupe Street. Staff's recommendation was for approval. Zoning Commission
has recommended approval. (Council District 5)
G.
NUMBER
Z2004034: The request of Jerardo Cavazos, Applicant, for Jerardo Cavazos,
Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "R-6" Residential Single-Family
District to "MF-25" Multi-Family District on Lot 21, Block 2, NCB 6776, 1027
Kirk Place. Staff's recommendation was for denial. Zoning Commission has
recommended approval. (Council District 5)
H.
NUMBER
Z2004043: The request of City of San Antonio, Applicant, for Multiple
Property Owners, for a change in zoning from "MF-33" Multi-Family District,
"C-3 R" General Commercial, Restrictive Alcoholic Sales District and "I-1"
General Industrial District to "R-4" Residential Single-Family District,
"R-5" Residential Single-Family District, "R-6" Residential Single-Family
District and "MF-25" Multi-Family District on an area generally bound by
Rivas Street to the north, 27th Street to the east, Zarzamora Creek to the
south, and North San Felipe to the west. Staff's recommendation was for
approval. Zoning Commission has recommended approval. (Council District 5)
I.
NUMBER
Z2003089: The request of Earl & Brown, P.C., Applicant, for Judith N.
Morton; Contact: Sam Parnes, Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "R-6"
Residential Single-Family District to "C-2" Commercial District on a portion
of the Oakland Estates Subdivision being Lot 15, Block 5, NCB 14705 and a
portion of the Gustav Eckhert Estates Subdivision being part of P-37K and
P-64 and all of P-65, Block 2, NCB 14864, approximately 5.4 acres, northwest
side of Huebner Road at its intersection with U.S.A.A Boulevard. Staff's
recommendation was for approval. Zoning Commission has recommended approval.
(Council District 8)
J.
NUMBER
Z2003090: The request of Earl & Brown, P.C., Applicant, for Judith N.
Morton; Contact: Sam Parnes, Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "R-6"
Residential Single-Family District to "C-2" Commercial District (22.44
acres) and "C-3R" General Commercial District, Restrictive Alcoholic Sales
(3.47 acres) on 25.91 acres of land out of Block 2, NCB 14864, North of
Huebner Road, south of Prue Road and west of the proposed New Prue Road.
Staff's recommendation was for approval. Zoning Commission has recommended
approval. (Council District 8)
K.
NUMBER
Z2003101C S: The request of J. Allen Family Partner, Ltd., Applicant, for
Rogers Shavano Ranch, Ltd., Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "C-2 ERZD"
Commercial Edwards Recharge Zone District to "C-2 NA ERZD C S" Commercial
Non-Alcoholic Sales Edwards Recharge Zone District with a conditional use
for a mini-storage facility and a specific use authorization for a
mini-storage facility exceeding 2.5 acres on a 5.6-acre tract of land out of
NCB 17627, southwest of De Zevala and Old Lockhill-Selma Road (not open for
public access). Staff's recommendation was for approval with conditions.
Zoning Commission has recommended approval with staff's conditions. (Council
District 8)
L.
NUMBER
Z2003230: The request of Gordon V. Hartman, Applicant, for Gordon V.
Hartman, Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "C-2 ERZD" Commercial Edwards
Recharge Zone District to "PUD, R-5 ERZD" Planned Unit Development,
Residential Single-Family Edwards Recharge Zone District on 30.566 acres out
of NCB 19219, east of the intersection of Evans Road and Stone Oak Parkway.
Staff's recommendation was for approval. Zoning Commission has recommended
approval. (Council District 9)
M.
NUMBER
Z2004036: The request of Stone Oak Park II, Ltd., Applicant, for Stone Oak
Park II, Ltd., Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "C-2 ERZD" Commercial
Edwards Recharge Zone District to "PUD C-2 ERZD" Planned Unit Development
Commercial Edwards Recharge Zone District on 3.861 acres out of NCB 19221,
north of the intersection of Stone Oak Parkway and Knights Cross Drive.
Staff's recommendation was for approval. Zoning Commission has recommended
approval. (Council District 9)
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 SportsLink Ltd. to provide the
City of San Antonio Alamodome with rental of LED Video Boards for a total
amount of $39,000.00. [Presented by Janie B. Cantu, Director, Purchasing &
General Services; Erik J. Walsh, Assistant to the City Manager]
7.
An
accepting the sole source proposal submitted by V-One Corporation to provide
the City of San Antonio Police Department with SmartGate Software Licenses
and Maintenance for a total amount of $42,803.50. [Presented by Janie B.
Cantu, Director, Purchasing & General Services; Erik J. Walsh, Assistant to
the City Manager]
Capital Improvement Items
8.
An
accepting the low
qualified bid in the amount of $40,962.00 from Manuel Ortiz Construction, L.L.C., to perform construction work in connection with the Las Palmas
Walking Trail Project, located in Council District 5; authorizing the
execution of a construction contract; authorizing $12,103.00 to K.M. Ng &
Associates, Inc. (MBE) under an existing contract for electrical
engineering services; authorizing $6,144.00 for construction contingency
expenses; authorizing $1,000.00 for engineering contingency expenses;
authorizing $135,791.00 for park construction crew expenses; revising the
project budget; appropriating $193,000.00 in 1999-2003 Park Bond funds; and
providing for payment. [Presented by Malcolm
Matthews, Director, Parks and Recreation; Christopher J. Brady,
Assistant City Manager]
9.
An
authorizing
payment in the amount of $18,000.00 to E.S. Moran Consulting Engineer, Inc.
(SBE/MBE), under an existing contract for electrical engineering services in
connection with the Collins Gardens Park Improvements – Phase I Project,
located in Council District 5; authorizing $2,700.00 for engineering
contingency expenses; appropriating $16,200.00 in 1999-2003 Park Bond funds;
and providing for payment. [Presented by Malcolm
Matthews, Director, Parks and Recreation; Christopher J. Brady,
Assistant City Manager]
10.
An
accepting the low
qualified base bid in the amount of $193,393.00 from A/P Resources, Inc. (SBE/DBE/MBE)
with Bid Alternate 3 in the amount of $16,800.00 for a total cost of
$210,193.00 to perform construction work in connection with the Roosevelt
Park Improvements Phase II Project, located in Council District 5;
authorizing the execution of a construction contract; authorizing $13,500.00
for construction contingency expenses; authorizing $300.00 for mandatory
project fees; authorizing $4,407.00 for park materials; appropriating
$227,800.00 in 1999-2003 Park Bond funds; amending the project budget; and
providing for payment. [Presented by Malcolm
Matthews, Director, Parks and Recreation; Christopher J. Brady,
Assistant City Manager]
11.
An
selecting Post
Buckley Schuh & Jernigan, Inc. (“PBS&J”) to provide engineering services in
connection with the Laddie Place Regional Storm Water Facility, Phase I
Project, located in Council District 1; authorizing the negotiation and
execution of a professional services contract in an amount not to exceed
$384,300.00; authorizing $38,430.00 for design contingency expenses, for a
total amount of $422,730.00 from 2003-2007 Storm Water Revenue Bond funds;
appropriating funds; and providing for payment. [Presented by Thomas
Wendorf, Director, Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City
Manager]
12.
An
selecting K.M. Ng
& Associates, Inc. (MBE) to provide engineering services in connection with
the Semlinger Road – Lord to Rigsby Project, located in Council District 2;
authorizing the negotiation and execution of a professional services
contract in an amount not to exceed $230,500.00; authorizing $23,050.00 for
design contingency expenses, for a total amount of $253,550.00 from
2003-2007 Storm Water Revenue Bond funds; appropriating funds; and providing
for payment. [Presented by Thomas Wendorf, Director, Public Works; Melissa
Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager]
13.
An
selecting
Structural Engineering Associates, Inc. (MBE/SBE) to provide engineering
services in connection with the Henderson Pass Low Water Crossing Project,
located in Council District 9; authorizing the negotiation and execution of
a professional services contract in an amount not to exceed $321,221.00;
authorizing $32,122.00 for design contingency expenses, for a total amount
of $353,343.00 from 2003-2007 Storm Water Revenue Bond funds; appropriating
funds; and providing for payment. [Presented by Thomas Wendorf, Director,
Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager]
14.
An
selecting Givler Engineering, Inc. to provide
engineering services in connection with the Dam Repairs Project, located in
Council Districts 5 and 9; authorizing the negotiation and execution of a
professional services contract in an amount not to exceed $337,953.00;
authorizing $33,795.00 for design contingency expenses, for a total amount
of $371,748.00 from 2003-2007 Storm Water Revenue Bond funds; appropriating
funds; and providing for payment.
[Presented by Thomas Wendorf, Director, Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer,
Assistant City Manager]
15.
An
selecting Sparks, Larosche & Associates, Inc. to provide engineering services in connection
with the Hays Street Bridge Rehabilitation Project, located in Council
District 2; authorizing the negotiation and execution of a professional
services contract in an amount not to exceed $365,150.00; authorizing
$36,515.00 for design contingency expenses, for a total amount of
$401,665.00, of which $321,332.00 will be funded by the Texas Department of
Transportation and the remaining $80,333.00 funded by Certificates of
Obligation; appropriating funds; and providing for payment. [Presented by
Thomas Wendorf, Director, Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant
City Manager]
16.
An
ratifying and approving Field Alteration No. 5 in the
amount of $26,352.80 payable to AJ Commercial Services, d/b/a A.S.C. Paving,
Inc. in connection with the Hillside Acres Drainage Outfall Phase II
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project, located in Council
District 4; revising the project budget; appropriating funds; and providing
for payment. [Presented by Thomas
Wendorf, Director, Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City
Manager]
17.
An
authorizing $283,043.20 from 2003-2007 General
Obligation Street Improvement Bond funds payable to Centerline Supply, Ltd.,
for the purchase of speed hump material in connection with the Pedestrian
Mobility & Traffic Calming Projects, located in Council District 4;
appropriating funds; 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
18.
An
authorizing
2003-2007 Storm Water Revenue Bond funds in the amount of $555,300 for
acquisition of fee simple title to eleven (11) parcels of real property and
declaring the Mobile City Estates Buyouts (Leon Creek) Project (“Project”)
to be a public project; declaring a public necessity for the acquisition of
the fee simple title to privately owned real property described below, by
negotiations and/or condemnation, if necessary, for public improvements for
use as a part of the project; all properties being in the City of San
Antonio, Bexar County Texas; being for a public purpose; establishing just
compensation for the property; appropriating funds including miscellaneous
expenses associated with the project such as appraisals and attorney’s fees;
authorizing the City Attorney and/or designated special counsel to file
eminent domain proceedings, if necessary; and authorizing negotiations and
acquisition on the approved terms of the following properties:
LOT(S) |
BLOCK |
NCB |
SUBDIVISION |
N ½ of Lot 3 and all of Lot 4 |
C |
34760A |
Mobile City Estates |
3 |
A |
34760A |
Mobile City Estates |
15 |
C |
34760A |
Mobile City Estates |
16 |
C |
34760A |
Mobile City Estates |
17 |
C |
34760A |
Mobile City Estates |
20 and the N ½ of Lot 19 |
C |
34760A |
Mobile City Estates |
22 and 23 |
C |
34760A |
Mobile City Estates |
25 |
C |
34760A |
Mobile City Estates |
26 |
D |
34760A |
Mobile City Estates |
27 |
D |
34760A |
Mobile City Estates |
28 |
C |
34760A |
Mobile City Estates |
[Presented by Thomas Wendorf, Director, Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager]
19.
An
authorizing
2003-2007 Storm Water Revenue Bond funds in the amount of $403,800.00 for
acquisition of fee simple title to parcels of real property and declaring
the Valley View Acres Buyouts (Huesta Creek) Project (“Project”) to be a
public project; declaring a public necessity for the acquisition of the fee
simple title to privately owned real property described below, by
negotiations and/or condemnation, if necessary, for public improvements for
use as a part of the Project; all properties being in the City of San
Antonio, Bexar County Texas; being for a public purpose; establishing just
compensation for the property; appropriating funds including miscellaneous
expenses associated with the project such as appraisals and attorney’s fees;
authorizing the City Attorney and/or designated special counsel to file
eminent domain proceedings, if necessary; and authorizing negotiations and
acquisition on the approved terms of the following properties:
LOT(S) |
BLOCK |
NCB |
SUBDIVISION |
E 50 ft. of Lot 8 |
2 |
14888 |
Valley View Acres, Unit 2 |
W 50 ft. of Lot 9 |
2 |
14888 |
Valley View Acres, Unit 2 |
E 50 ft. of Lot 9 |
2 |
14888 |
Valley View Acres, Unit 2 |
W 50 ft. of Lot 10 |
2 |
14888 |
Valley View Acres, Unit 2 |
E 50 ft. of Lot 10 |
2 |
14888 |
Valley View Acres, Unit 2 |
W ½ of Lot 3 |
3 |
15657 |
Valley View Acres, Unit 2 |
E ½ of Lot 1 |
6 |
15660 |
Valley View Acres, Unit 2 |
[Presented by Thomas Wendorf, Director, Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager]
20.
An
conveying a 3.079 acre tract of land to Bexar County for
road construction improvements to Applewhite Road for the total
consideration of $3,000.00. [Presented
by Rebecca Waldman, Director, Asset
Management; Erik J. Walsh, Assistant to the City Manager]
21.
An
granting a license agreement to 99 Cents Only Stores
Texas, Inc., a Delaware Corporation, to use and maintain an irregular
portion of Old Thousand Oaks Drive Public Right of Way located approximately
850 feet southeast of Jones Maltsberger Road for the sole purpose of
landscaping adjacent to NCB 13732, in Council District 9, for a ten (10)
year term and the total consideration of $5,000.00.
[Presented by Rebecca Waldman, Director,
Asset Management; Erik J. Walsh, Assistant to the City Manager]
Miscellaneous
22.
An
authorizing future services and ratifying services
performed under a professional services contract with Miller, Canfield,
Paddock & Stone, P.L.C., to provide legal services related to the
development of any communications, cable, broadband or internet related
matters or policies for an amount not to exceed $45,000.00; and providing
for payment. [Presented by Ben Gorzell, Public Utilities
Supervisor/Assistant Director/Finance; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City
Manager]
23.
An
authorizing the City Manager or her designee to purchase
Aircraft Hull and Liability Insurance for the City of San Antonio from ACE
USA Group through McGriff, Seibels & Williams of Texas, Inc., the City’s
Broker of Record, for a one-year period beginning 12:01 a.m. on March 31,
2004 through 12:01 a.m. March 31, 2005 at an annual premium not to exceed
$202,394.00; and providing for an immediate effective date upon passage by
eight votes. [Presented by Peter Zanoni, Acting Director, Management and
Budget; Erik J. Walsh, Assistant to the City Manager]
24.
An
authorizing the City Manager or her designee to purchase
Airport Owners and Operators General Liability Insurance for the City of San
Antonio from ACE USA Group through McGriff, Seibels & Williams of Texas,
Inc., the City’s Broker of Record, for a one-year period beginning 12:01
a.m. on March 31, 2004 through March 31, 2005 at an annual premium of
$64,554.00; and providing for an immediate effective date upon passage by
eight votes. [Presented by Peter Zanoni, Acting Director, Management and
Budget; Erik J. Walsh, Assistant to the City Manager]
25.
An
ratifying the submission of an application to and
authorizing the acceptance of a grant from the local board of the Federal
Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA’s) Emergency Food and Shelter National
Board Program in the amount of $134,454.00 for the provision of mortgage and
rental assistance by the City of San Antonio’s Department of Community
Initiatives, Community Action Division, for the period of October 1, 2003 to
September 30, 2004; authorizing the execution of any and all documents in
connection therewith; and approving a budget and a personnel complement.
[Presented by Dennis Campa, Director, Community Initiatives; Frances A.
Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager]
26.
An
authorizing the amendment of the contract with the
United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County, on behalf of the Alamo Area
Community Information System (AACIS) to accept additional funding in the
amount of $12,000.00 for the evaluation of and technical support for the
AACIS website; and revising the budget for the Community Technology Centers
and the Academic Enrichment Program. [Presented by Dennis Campa, Director,
Community Initiatives; Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager]
27.
An
authorizing the execution of a contract with the San
Antonio Housing Authority in an amount not to exceed $298,848.00 for the
continuation of the Dwyer Avenue Center Single Room Occupancy Program for
the period from September 17, 2003 to September 16, 2004. [Presented by
Dennis J. Campa, Director, Community Initiatives; Frances A. Gonzalez,
Assistant City Manager]
28.
An
authorizing the submission of a grant application in the
amount of $523,226.00 to the United States Fire Administration, under the
2004 Assistance to Firefighter Grant Program, to be used, if awarded, for
fire officer training, incident management training, communications training
and communications equipment; and authorizing a thirty percent (30%) City
Match if awarded. [Presented by Robert Ojeda, Fire Chief; Christopher J.
Brady, Assistant City Manager]
29.
An
authorizing a fireworks display for the movie premiere
of “The Alamo” to be held at an open area across 801 Bowie Street at
approximately 10:15 P.M. on Saturday, March 27, 2004, with a rain date of
Sunday, March 28, 2004; and providing for an immediate effective date upon
passage by eight votes. [Presented by Robert Ojeda, Fire Chief; Christopher
J. Brady, Assistant City Manager]
30.
An
authorizing the acceptance of a grant award in the
amount of $34,550.00 from the March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation to
conduct the “Learn, Prepare, Eat and Enjoy” Program of the San Antonio
Metropolitan Health District for the period from March 1, 2004 through
February 28, 2005; authorizing the execution of a contract; establishing a
fund; adopting the program budget; approving the personnel complement; and
approving payments for contractual services. [Presented
by Dr. Fernando A. Guerra, Director, Health; Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant
City Manager]
Approval of Temporary Street Closures and Traffic Control Procedures for Special Events
31.
An
approving the parade permit and authorizing the temporary closure
of portions of certain streets near Martin Luther King Park in connection
with the 60+ Mardi Gras Parade sponsored by the City of San Antonio’s
Community Initiatives Department to be held from 9:45 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. on
Thursday, April 8, 2004. [Presented
by Roland A. Lozano, Assistant to the City Manager; Terry M. Brechtel, City
Manager]
32.
An
approving the parade permit and authorizing the temporary closure
of portions of Manitou and Callaghan streets near
St. Luke’s Church in
connection with the Good Friday Procession sponsored by St. Luke’s Church to
be held from 6:30 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. on Friday, April 9, 2004.
[Presented by Roland A. Lozano, Assistant to
the City Manager; Terry M. Brechtel, City Manager]
33.
An
approving the parade permit and authorizing the temporary closure
of portions of certain streets near Holy Redeemer Catholic Church in
connection with the Good Friday Procession sponsored by Holy Redeemer
Catholic Church to be held from 1:15 P.M. to 2:30 P.M. on Friday, April 9,
2004. [Presented by Roland A. Lozano,
Assistant to the City Manager; Terry M. Brechtel, City Manager]
34.
An
authorizing the temporary closure of certain streets in connection
with the 2004 Fiesta San Antonio Celebration; approving the locations, dates
and times for the Fiesta Carnival and official Fiesta events; and related
requirements and conditions; approving the Fiesta Parade Routes; providing
for a fine of not more than two hundred dollars ($200.00) for violation of
this Ordinance, Ordinance No. 88270, and Ordinance No. 97380. [Presented by
Roland A. Lozano, Assistant to the City Manager; Terry M. Brechtel, City
Manager]
Boards, Commission and Committee Appointments
A) An
re-appointing Dr. Sherri W.
Youngblood (Licensed Veterinarian Category - District 10) to the Animal Care
Services Advisory Board for a term of office to expire on April 3, 2006.
B) An
appointing Frank Dunn
(District 2) to the Greater Kelly Development Authority for a term of office
to expire on November 30, 2005.
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
36. Consideration of the following Ordinances: [Presented by Rebecca Waldman, Director, Asset Management; Erik J. Walsh, Assistant to the City Manager]
A.
An
amending and updating the Downtown Neighborhood Plan, a
component of the Master Plan of the City, by adopting the HemisFair Park
Area Master Plan.
B.
Staff
on the proposed UTSA Downtown Campus/HemisFair Park
property transaction.
37. Consideration of the following Ordinances: [Presented by Melvin Tennant, Director, Convention and 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 amateur regional,
national, and international sporting events and conventions and meetings of
sports-related associations; and providing for payment.
B.
An
authorizing the execution of a one-year professional
services agreement with the San Antonio Sports Foundation, in an amount not
to exceed $350,000.00, in order to augment the base program by supporting
the direct solicitation, including hosting obligations, site inspections and
bid fees, of amateur regional, national, and international sporting events,
conventions and meetings of sport-related associations for San Antonio, with
a four (4) year renewal option extending through September 30, 2008, subject
to future City Council approval, for a yearly amount not to exceed
$350,000.00, which amount shall be reduced commensurate with the percentage
of the total amount of funds available through the Other Events Trust Fund
pursuant to Article 5190.14, Section 5A (Vernon’s Texas Civil Statutes)
actually reimbursed to the City; and providing for payment.
38.
An
authorizing the negotiation and execution of a
professional services agreement with HVS International for an amount not to
exceed $60,000.00 to conduct a market and financial feasibility report and
other hotel consultant support services in support of the Convention Center
Hotel Project; and providing for payment. [Presented by Ramiro A. Cavazos,
Director, Economic Development; J. Rolando Bono, Deputy City Manager]
39.
An
renewing and amending an existing fifteen (15) year Interlocal Agreement between the City of San Antonio and the Alamo Community
College District to facilitate the annual administration and monitoring
duties associated with City Public Service proceeds encumbered under the
City of San Antonio v. Alamo Community College District Settlement
Agreement; and establishing an education and training budget for the period
April 1, 2004 through March 31, 2005. [Presented by Ramiro A. Cavazos,
Director, Economic Development; J. Rolando Bono, Deputy City Manager]
40. City Manager’s Report.
41. The City Council will recess into an executive session to discuss the following:
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).