Agenda

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL BE CONSIDERED AT THE TIMES INDICATED: 

3.      2:00 P.M. - Public Hearing and Consideration of the following Zoning Cases: [Presented by Florencio Pena, Director, Development Services; Christopher J. Brady, Assistant City Manager] 

A.      NUMBER Z2002255 C S: The request of City of San Antonio, Applicant, for multiple property owners for a change in zoning from "MF-25" and "MF-33" Multi-Family Districts, "D" Downtown District, C-1","C-2", and "C-3" Commercial Districts, "O-2" Office District, and "I-1" General Industrial District to "R-4" Residential District, "RM-4" Residential Mixed District, "MF-50" Multi-Family District, "O-1" Office District, "C-1" Commercial District, "C-2 P" Commercial Pedestrian District, "IDZ" Infill Development Zone with uses including those allowed in R-4 and C-1, "C-2 P C" Commercial Pedestrian District with Conditional Use Permits for an auto repair shop, a self-service car wash, a self-service drive-thru car wash, paint warehousing, and emergency relief services, "C-2 (IDZ)" Commercial District Infill Development Zone, and "C-2 C (IDZ)" for an electrical contractors office (as per Five Points Rezoning  Proposal map) on an area bounded by Laurel St. to the north, San Pedro Ave. to the east, Laredo and IH-10 to the west, and IH-35 to the south. Staff's recommendation was for approval. Zoning Commission has recommended approval. (Council District 1) 

B.      NUMBER Z2002272 C:  The request of Jerry Arredondo, Applicant, for Jesus M. and Olga V. Raygoza, Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "R-5" Single-Family Residential District to "R-5 C" Single-Family Residential District with a conditional use for a retail import business on Lot 20, Block 6, NCB 9194, 302 West Hermosa Drive. Staff's recommendation was for denial. Zoning Commission has recommended denial. (Council District 1) 

C.      NUMBER Z2003040: The request of Armadillo Construction Company, Ltd., Applicant, for William Collier, Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "R-6" Residential Single-Family District to "R-5" Residential Single-Family District on Lots P-12A and P-12B, NCB 16611, Summerfest and Seguin Road.  Staff's recommendation was for approval. Zoning Commission has recommended approval. (Council District 2) 

D.     NUMBER Z2003047: The request of (John) Surendra Bhakta, Applicant, for (John) Surendra Bhakta, Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "I-1" Industrial District to "C-3" Commercial District on Parcel 29A, NCB 16095, 4639 Rittiman Road. Staff's recommendation was for approval. Zoning Commission has recommended approval. (Council District 2) 

E.      NUMBER Z2003037: The request of Earl & Brown, P.C., Applicant, for HLH Development, L.P. Attn: Harry Hausman, Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "MXD" Mixed Use District to "R-4" Residential Single-Family District on 80.986 acres and "MF-25" Multi-Family District on 20.080 acres on 101.06 acres out of NCB 10920, 9102 Presa Street South.  Staff's recommendation was for approval. Zoning Commission has recommended approval. (Council District 3) 

F.       NUMBER Z2003009 S: The request of Maria D. Maldonado, Applicant, for Jose A. and Maria D. Maldonado, Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "R-6" Residential Single-Family District to "R-6 S" Residential Single-Family District with a specific use authorization for a day care center on Lot 6, Block 20, NCB 18159, 9410 Adams Hill Drive.  Staff's recommendation was for denial. Zoning Commission has recommended approval. (Council District 4) 

G.     NUMBER Z2003016 S: The request of Louise E. Galm, Estate, Applicant, for Harold F. Galm, Jr., Executor, Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "C-3 NA" Commercial Non-alcoholic Sales District to "C-3 NA S" Commercial Non-Alcoholic Sales District with a specific use authorization for a mini-storage facility exceeding 2.5 acres on Parcel 106, NCB 15880, save and except the southeast 50 feet, 9580 Potranco Road.  Staff's recommendation was for approval. Zoning Commission has recommended approval. (Council District 4) 

H.     NUMBER Z2003025 C: The request of Alejandro Ruiz, Applicant, for Big Al's Paint & Body - Alejandro Ruiz, Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "R-6" Residential Single-Family District to "C-2 C" Commercial District with a conditional use for an auto body repair and painting center on Lot 113 and Lot 114, Block 6, NCB 15623, 5610 Old Pearsall Road.  Staff's recommendation was for approval. Zoning Commission has recommended approval. (Council District 4) 

I.         NUMBER Z2003043: The request of Earl & Brown, P.C., Applicant, for PRS Realty II, L.P., Richard D. Squires, Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "R-6" Residential Single-Family District to "MF-25" Multi-Family District on 16.056 acre parcel of land out of NCB 15299, 5302 S.W. Military Drive. Staff's recommendation was for approval. Zoning Commission has recommended approval. (Council District 4) 

J.        NUMBER Z2003045: The request of Arcelio Gomez Rivera, Applicant, for Arcelio Gomez Rivera, Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "C-3 R" Commercial District Restrictive Alcoholic Sales to "C-2" Commercial District on Lot 41, Block 5, NCB 8989, 310 Abshire Street. Staff's recommendation was for denial. Zoning Commission has recommended approval. (Council District 6) 

K.     NUMBER Z2003023 C: The request of Mark A. Gutierrez, Applicant, for Mark A. Gutierrez, Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "C-2" Commercial District and "C-2 NA" Commercial Non-Alcoholic Sales District to "C-2 NA C" Commercial Non-Alcoholic Sales District with a conditional use for an auto body repair and painting center on Lot 1, NCB 16455, 6400 Block of Babcock Road.  Staff's recommendation was for approval. Zoning Commission has recommended approval. (Council District 8) 

L.      NUMBER Z2003024 S: The request of Roy Horn III, Applicant, for A.J. Weatherford, Jr., Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "C-3 NA" Commercial Non-Alcoholic Sales District to "C-3 NA S" Commercial Non-Alcoholic Sales District with a specific use authorization for a mini-storage facility exceeding 2.5 acres on Parcel 5, NCB 18199, 10480 Loop 1604 NW. Staff's recommendation was for denial. Zoning Commission has recommended approval. (Council District 8) 

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 bids of various companies to provide the City of San Antonio with maintenance testing & service of generators for police substations, pipe repair clamps & couplings, diesel/natural gas engine generator system & emergency room storm backup pump system, Oshkosh aircraft rescue & fire fighting vehicles preventative maintenance, and golf range balls and latex gloves on an annual contract basis for Fiscal Year 2003-2004 for a total cost of approximately $202,607.00.  [Presented by Janie B. Cantu, Director, Purchasing & General Services; Travis M. Bishop, Assistant City Manager] 

Capital Improvement Items 

6.      An designating the firm of Gould Evans, P.L.L.C., to provide architectural services in connection with the Roadway and Entrance Landscaping Project at San Antonio International Airport; authorizing negotiation and execution of a contract for an amount not to exceed $83,010.00; authorizing $8,000.00 for architectural contingencies and $6,000.00 for administrative expenses, for an overall total amount of $97,010.00; appropriating funds; establishing the budget; and providing for payment. [Presented by Kevin Dolliole, Director, Aviation; Christopher J. Brady, Assistant City Manager] 

7.      An accepting the low qualified bid of 3TI, Inc. in the amount of $317,443.00 for the renovations to Hangars 5 and 6 at Stinson Municipal Airport and authorizing execution of a construction contract; authorizing $35,245.00 for construction contingencies, for an overall total amount of $352,688.00; appropriating funds; revising the budget; and providing for payment. [Presented by Kevin Dolliole, Director, Aviation; Christopher J. Brady, Assistant City Manager] 

8.      An designating the firm of HNTB to provide architectural services in connection with the new parking facilities at San Antonio International Airport; authorizing negotiation and execution of a contract for an amount not to exceed $129,967.00; authorizing $13,000.00 for architectural contingencies and $6,000.00 for administrative expenses, for an overall total amount of $148,967.00; appropriating funds; establishing the budget; and providing for payment. [Presented by Kevin Dolliole, Director, Aviation; Christopher J. Brady, Assistant City Manager] 

9.      An authorizing the execution of Field Alteration No. 6 in the amount of $241,601.91 to the contract with Yantis Company for the Reconstruction of Taxiway D at San Antonio International Airport; authorizing the budget adjustment by increasing the Taxiway D Reconstruction Project budget and reducing the Remain Over Night Apron Project budget both by the amount of $140,000.00 in support of this field alteration; authorizing the transfer of $34,768.00 from Testing Fees to Engineering Fees within the Taxiway D Project in support of additional engineering work; revising the budget; and providing for payment. [Presented by Kevin Dolliole, Director, Aviation; Christopher J. Brady, Assistant City Manager] 

10. An selecting Civil Engineering Consultants, Bain, Medina, Bain, Inc., CDS/Muery Services, and Vickrey and Associates to provide surveying services for properties being considered for acquisition along the Salado and Leon Creeks under the auspices of the Proposition Three Creekways Linear Parks Acquisition and Park Expansion Project; and authorizing the negotiation and execution of survey consultant contracts for a total amount not to exceed $999,086.00 to accomplish said surveys. [Presented by Susan Valis Crane, Special Projects Manager; Christopher J. Brady, Assistant City Manager] 

Items Concerning the Purchase, Sale or Lease of Real Property 

11. An approving a new Lease Agreement between the City of San Antonio and the Trade Office of the Government of the State of Coahuila, Mexico, as tenant, for approximately 705 square feet of space in the International Center, located at 203 S. St. Mary's Street, for a period of two (2) years commencing on May 1, 2003 for an annual payment of $9.60 per square foot ($6,768.00), with the option for one (1) two-year renewal at the same annual rent, subject to approval by the passage of a future City of San Antonio Ordinance. [Presented by Rebecca Waldman, Director, Asset Manager; Erik Walsh, Assistant to the City Manager] 

12. An authorizing the execution of a two (2) year Lease Renewal Agreement with the Catholic Life Insurance Building for approximately 16,500 square feet of office space at $1.10 per square foot per month for the temporary relocation of Department of Parks and Recreation Operational Offices from Brackenridge Park, for the term May 1, 2003 through April 30, 2005, with two optional one year extensions. [Presented by Malcolm Matthews, Director, Parks and Recreation; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager] 

Miscellaneous 

13. An approving the assignment of Opus South Corporation's interest in the City's Tax Phase-In Agreement with PacifiCare Healthcare Services and Opus South Corporation to Wells Operating Partnership, L.P., due to Well's purchase of the real property subject to this Agreement. [Presented by Ramiro Cavazos, Director, Economic Development; Christopher J. Brady, Assistant City Manager] 

14. An authorizing the renewal of an Interlocal Agreement with the South San Antonio Independent School District (SSAISD) to continue a training program in various City departments for high school students enrolled in the SSAISD Career and Technology Program. [Presented by Malcolm Matthews, Director, Parks and Recreation; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager] 

15. An authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to accept a $185,000.00 grant from the Texas Department of Transportation's "Click It or Ticket" Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP), which will be used to fund an overtime program for seat belt and child safety seat enforcement for the grant period May 19, 2003 through December 1, 2003. [Presented by Albert A. Ortiz, Police Chief; J. Rolando Bono, Deputy City Manager]  

16. An authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to accept a $1,947,314.00 grant from the Office of National Drug Control Policy High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA), which will be used to fund the San Antonio HIDTA Initiative, consisting of the Multi-Agency Drug Courier & Apprehension Task Force, the South Texas Intelligence Center, and the Director's Administrative Support Element, for the grant period January 1, 2003 through December 31, 2003. [Presented by Albert A. Ortiz, Police Chief; J. Rolando Bono, Deputy City Manager]  

Board, Commissions and Committee Appointments.  

17. Consideration of the following board appointments: [Presented by Yolanda Ledesma, Acting City Clerk; Travis M. Bishop, Assistant City Manager] 

A.      An reappointing Walter Hagen (District 9) to the Animal Care Services Advisory Board for a term of office to expire on April 3, 2005. 

B.      An reappointing Arthur S. Sitterle (Master Sign Electrician - District 2) to the Electrical Examining and Supervising Board for a term of office to expire on July 31, 2005. 

C.      An reappointing Rick W. Bierschwale (Contractor Category - District 4) to the Home Improvement Advisory Board for a term of office to expire on June 23, 2005. 

D.     An appointing Alex Garza (Layman/Consumer Category - District 1) to the Plumbing Appeals and Advisory Board for a term of office to expire on March 20, 2005. 

E.      An reappointing James R. Fenimore (District 3) to the San Antonio Local Development Company as Director for a term of office to expire on May 9, 2004 and as Trustee for a term of office to expire on May 9, 2006. 

F.       An appointing Michael Dunne (Horse Carriage, Limousine Category - District 3) to the Transportation Advisory Board for a term of office to expire on January 26, 2005. 

ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION 

18. An amending Ordinance No. 97210, passed and approved on February 13, 2003, to reflect changes in polling sites to be used in the May 3, 2003 Regular and Joint Election; effective immediately if passed by at least eight (8) votes.  [Presented by Yolanda Ledesma, Acting City Clerk; Travis M. Bishop, Assistant City Manager]

19. An amending the land use plan contained in the Northwest Community Plan, a component of the Master Plan of the City, by changing the use of a 3.512 acre tract of land located northeast of the intersection at Loop 1604 NW and Braun Road from single-family residential use to commercial use. [Presented by Emil R. Moncivais, Director, Planning; Jelynne LeBlanc Burley, Assistant City Manager] 

20. An authorizing the payment of an amount not to exceed $25,000.00 to Continental Airlines for advertising expenses as part of the San Antonio International Airport Air Service Development Incentive Program developed in connection with the air carrier's initiation of new nonstop air service to Cleveland, Ohio. [Presented by Kevin Dolliole, Director, Aviation; Christopher J. Brady, Assistant City Manager] 

21. An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 96998, dated January 9, 2003, to expand the Air Transportation Advisory Commission's membership from ten (10) to fourteen (14) members by increasing the number of Community Representatives from two (2) to five (5) and by increasing the number of business representatives from two (2) to three (3); and authorizing the appointment  of thirteen members to the Commission. [Presented by Kevin Dolliole, Director, Aviation; Christopher J. Brady, Assistant City Manager] 

Nominees:  

Ø     Aviation Industry Category - Edward Carrola (Mayor), Richard Kelley (Mayor/District 8) and Edward A. Benson (Mayor) 

Ø     Travel & Tourism Category - Marsha Hendler (Mayor) and Siegfried Richter (Mayor) 

Ø     Community Representative Category - Marco Barros (District 6), Mary Briseno (Mayor), Richard Green II (Mayor), Al Sturchio (District 6) and Manuel Fuentes (District 3) 

Ø     Business Category - Loren Wood (Mayor), Mark Tafolla (Mayor) and Timothy Tuggey (Mayor) 

22. An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to execute a professional services contract with TxTow Corporation d/b/a Texas Towing Corporation ("TTC"), to provide towing for City of San Antonio vehicles as well as for the removal of vehicles from public roadways and properties in the interest of public safety, for a seven (7) year term from May 28, 2003 through May 27, 2010, with a full performance review at the end of twenty-four (24) months and fifty-four (54) months to determine satisfactory contract performance. [Presented by Albert A. Ortiz, Police Chief; J. Rolando Bono, Deputy City Manager]  

23. An Ordinance authorizing the San Antonio Housing Finance Corporation to issue Multi-Family Housing Revenue Bonds not to exceed $14,000,000.00 to provide financing for the development of the Southside Villas Apartment Project; and enacting other provisions incident and related to the subject and purpose of this ordinance. [Presented by Andrew Cameron, Director, Housing and Community Development; Jelynne LeBlanc Burley, Assistant City Manager] 

24. A of support for U.S. Armed Forces; as requested by Councilman Carroll W. Schubert, District 9.  

25. A Resolution supporting SB 511, HB 1039, SB 512, HB 994, and companion bills pending before the Texas Legislation to provide for additional controls on erection of new billboards, for funding and implementation of the Scenic Byways Program, and to encourage increased Texas Department of Transportation expenditures for landscaping. [Presented by Emil Moncivais, Director, Planning; Jelynne LeBlanc Burley, Assistant City Manager] 

26. Authorization for Councilwoman Bonnie Conner, District 8, who will travel to New Braunfels to attend the 2003 Statewide Land Trust Conference entitled "Changing Faces and Changing Places - Roles and Opportunities for Texas Land Trusts" to be held on Friday, April 25, 2003 through Saturday, April 26, 2003.  

27. City Manager's Report. 

28. Executive Session: Consultation concerning attorney-client matters (real estate, litigation, contracts, personnel and security) may be discussed. 

Discuss lease and economic development negotiations, incentives offered, and related legal issues concerning a proposal by the Dallas Cowboys NFL Team to stay in San Antonio for its training camp, pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.072 (deliberations involving real property), 551.087 (deliberations regarding economic development negotiations), and 551.071 (consultation with attorney).