Agenda

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

April 1, 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: 

Discussion regarding proposed municipal campaign finance ordinance regarding mayoral and city council elections. [Presented by  Andrew Martin, City Attorney; Terry M. Brechtel, 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. Bob Allen, Coker Methodist Church, and Pledge of  Allegiance. 

2.      Ceremonial Items. 

3.      Approval of the minutes of the City Council Meeting of February 5, 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.      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 

5.      An accepting the low responsive bid submitted by Toter, Inc. utilizing the State of Texas contract, to provide the City of San Antonio Environmental Services Solid Waste Division with 64 and 96 gallon refuse collection carts for a total amount of $309,952.00. [Presented by Janie B. Cantu, Director, Purchasing & General Services; Erik J. Walsh, Assistant to the City Manager] 

6.      An accepting the bids of various companies to provide the City of San Antonio with  various types of commodities and services on an annual contract basis for FY2003-2004 for an estimated combined annual cost of $1,633,336.00 to include contracts for San Antonio Newspaper archive database license, processing of waste tires, games, arts & crafts, ceramic pottery equipment supplies, automotive storage batteries for EMS modular ambulances, sports equipment, and extended view LED traffic signal lights.  [Presented by Janie B. Cantu, Director, Purchasing & General Services; Erik J. Walsh, Assistant to the City Manager] 

Capital Improvement Items  

7.      An amending the professional services contract approved by Ordinance No. 91445 on March 16, 2000 with Ricondo and Associates to provide additional services in conjunction with the Stinson Airport Master Plan Update with fees not to exceed $59,245.00; revising the budget; appropriating funds; and providing for payment. [Presented by Kevin C. Dolliole, Director, Aviation; J. Rolando Bono, Deputy City Manager] 

8.      An accepting the low responsive bid of R.L. Jones, L.P., in the amount of $824,476.70 in connection with the Evergreen Street – McCullough Avenue to E. Euclid Avenue and Evergreen Court – Evergreen Street to N. St. Mary’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) projects, located in Council District 1; authorizing the execution of a construction contract; authorizing $82,447.67 for miscellaneous construction contingency expenses; authorizing $39,729.41 for expense recovery, for a total amount of $946,653.78; authorizing the reimbursement from San Antonio Water System in the amount $339,361.40 for sewer and water expenses; appropriating funds; revising the project budget; and providing for payment. [Presented by Thomas G. Wendorf, Director, Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager] 

9.      An approving the execution of an application to Union Pacific Railroad and authorizing $1,055.00 from 1999-2003 General Obligation Drainage Bond funds payable to the Union Pacific Railroad for a permit in connection with the Ansley Drainage #1091 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] 

10. An approving the execution of an application to Union Pacific Roadroad and authorizing $1,055.00 from 1999-2003 General Obligation Drainage Bond funds payable to the Union Pacific Railroad for a permit in connection with the Military Ditch #65 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] 

11. An approving Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) Change Order No. 12 in the amount of $6,235.31 payable from Certificates of Obligation to TXDOT in connection with the Pleasanton Road – Southcross to Mayfield MPO Project, located in Council District 3; appropriating funds; and providing for payment. [Presented by Thomas G. Wendorf, Director, Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager] 

Miscellaneous  

12. An authorizing the execution of a contract with the Patrician Movement for the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District to administer and provide nursing services on a reimbursement basis in an amount not to exceed $204,564.40 for the San Antonio Regional Detoxification Program during the period September 1, 2003 through August 31, 2004; establishing a fund; adopting a budget; and approving a personnel complement. [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 

13. An approving the parade permit and authorizing the temporary closure of portions of certain streets near Brackenridge Park in connection with the March of Dimes Walk America 2004  sponsored by the March of Dimes to be held from 7:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, May 15, 2004. [Presented by Roland A. Lozano, Assistant to the City Manager; Terry M. Brechtel, City Manager]  

14. An approving the parade permit and authorizing the temporary closure of portions of certain streets near Olmos Park in connection with the Great Strides: Taking Steps to Cure Cystic Fibrosis sponsored by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to be held from 5:00 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, May 22, 2004. [Presented by Roland A. Lozano, Assistant to the City Manager; Terry M. Brechtel, City Manager]  

15. An approving the parade permit and authorizing the temporary closure of portions of certain streets near Josephine Street in connection with the Police Officer Memorial Run   sponsored by the Run Away Store to be held from 7:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 22, 2004. [Presented by Roland A. Lozano, Assistant to the City Manager; Terry M. Brechtel, City Manager]  

16. An approving the parade permit and authorizing the temporary closure of portions of certain streets in and near downtown in connection with the 13th Annual Courthouse to Jailhouse Run sponsored by the San Antonio Bar Foundation to be held from 6:30 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, June 5, 2004. [Presented by Roland A. Lozano, Assistant to the City Manager; Terry M. Brechtel, City Manager]  

ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION 

17. Consideration of the following Ordinances: [Presented by Yolanda Ledesma, Acting City Clerk; Erik J. Walsh, Assistant to the City Manager]  

A. An amending Ordinance No. 98892, passed on February 26, 2004 to reflect changes in election day polling sites and in the entities participating, as applicable and necessary, in the Saturday, May 15, 2004 Joint Special Election. 

B.     An approving a Joint Election Agreement with other governmental entities within Bexar County participating in the Saturday, May 15, 2004 Joint Special Election, to be conducted by the Bexar County Elections Administrator. 

C.     An approving a contract, in the amount of $308,613.71 for election services, with Bexar County through the Bexar County Elections Administrator, authorizing the Bexar County Elections Administrator to officially conduct the Saturday, May 15, 2004 Joint Special Election; appointing election officers for the City of San Antonio for said Joint Special Election; and authorizing payment for these services.  

18. An authorizing the execution of a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of San Antonio and the Brooks Development Authority regarding development permits, inspections and fees relative to the redevelopment of Brooks City Base. [Presented by Florencio Peņa, Director, Development Services; Christopher J. Brady, Assistant City Manager]         

19. An authorizing the execution of an agreement between the City of San Antonio and HRS Partnership, a developer, providing for conveyance of approximately 144 acres of property to the City, providing plans to the City for a Culebra Creek Regional Storm Water Facility for future construction, and providing for a flood plain development permit for the developer, all in the area of the northeast corner of Loop 1604 and Culebra Road. [Presented by Thomas G. Wendorf, Director, Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager] 

20. City Manager’s Report.