Agenda

City Council Meeting

Municipal Plaza Building

City Hall Complex

103 Main Plaza

San Antonio, Texas 78205

May 4, 2006

The City Council shall hold its regular meetings in the Norma S. Rodriguez Council Chamber in the Municipal Plaza Building within the City Hall Complex beginning at 9:00 a.m. After the meeting is convened, the City Council shall consider the following time certain items no sooner than the designated times, but may consider them at a later time.   

9:00AM:      Invocation and Approval of Minutes.

12:00PM:    Lunch Break

4:00PM:      Neighborhood Plan and Zone Amendments

      5:30PM:      Ceremonial Recognitions

6:00 PM:     Citizens to be Heard

7:00PM:      Adjourn* 

At any time during 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) under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. 

*If the Council has not yet adjourned by 7:00 p.m., the presiding officer shall entertain a motion to continue the council meeting, postpone the remaining items to the next council meeting date, or recess and reconvene the meeting at a specified time on the following day. 

 Questions regarding this agenda notice should be directed to the City Agenda Coordinator at 207-7080.
 

The City Council of San Antonio will convene in the Norma S. Rodriguez Council Chamber, Municipal Plaza Building in a Regular Council Meeting at 9:00 A.M. 

1.      Invocation by Rabbi Barry Block, Temple Beth-El, Guest of Councilmember Flores, District 1, and Pledge of Allegiance. 

2.      Approval of Minutes for the April 13 and April 20, 2006 City Council Meetings.

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS MAY BE CONSIDERED AT ANY TIME DURING THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING: 

Action Items for Staff Briefing 

3.  An establishing the Voelcker Property Acquisition Project; approving the acquisition of real property for a public purpose; and authorizing City staff to initiate the process to acquire, by negotiation and/or condemnation, approximately 311 acres of real property necessary for the project out of the J. B. Thompson Survey No. 84, Abstract No. 740, and the  P. Caldwell Survey No. 83, Abstract No 124, New City Block 11672 and New City Block 17180, in the vicinity of Blanco Road, the Wurzbach Parkway and NW Military Hwy, City of San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas. [Presented by Malcolm Matthews, Director, Parks; Sheryl Sculley, City Manager] 

4.      An revising the City’s Air Service Development Incentive Program to expand certain incentives for initiation of daily scheduled non-stop service to new domestic and international routes; and to specifically offer a one-time incentive targeting the initiation of new low-fare jet service to Monterrey, Mexico, through the offer of reimbursement incentives for advertising and promotion of these flights. [Presented by Mark Webb, Interim Director, Aviation; Roland A. Lozano, Assistant to the City Manager]

CONSENT AGENDA 

Items Concerning the Purchase of Equipment, Supplies and Services

5.  An accepting the offer submitted by GTSI Corporation, utilizing the U.S. Communities contract to provide the Fire Department with video teleconferencing components for the mobile command vehicle for a total cost of $40,661.04, from 2005 State Homeland Security Program funds. [Presented by Janie B. Cantu, Director, Purchasing & General Services; Michael Armstrong, Assistant City Manager/Chief Information Officer] 

6.      An accepting the offer submitted by Wheeled Coach Industries, Inc. to provide the Fire Department with eleven Type I ambulances for a total cost of $922,500.00, of which $660,000.00 will be funded from the Equipment Renewal and Replacement Fund, and $262,500.00 will be funded from the Emergency Medical Services Fund. [Presented by Janie B. Cantu, Director, Purchasing & General Services; Michael Armstrong, Assistant City Manager/Chief Information Officer]

7.  An accepting the bid submitted by Aerocomputers, Inc. to provide the Police Department with two aerial moving map systems for the Police Helicopters for a total cost of $91,960.00, from the Department of Homeland Security FY 2005 Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program Grant funds. [Presented by Janie B. Cantu, Director, Purchasing & General Services; Michael Armstrong, Assistant City Manager/Chief Information Officer] 

8.      An accepting the bids of various companies to provide the City with various types of commodities and services on an annual contract basis for FY 2006 for an estimated combined annual cost of $3,745,633.00, including:  Honeywell climate/security safety system maintenance at the Convention Center; vehicular fire protection systems (fire panels); portable radio batteries; Basic Life Support defibrillator and Advanced Life Support Monitor accessories; police helicopter parts; audible pedestrian signals; IV Solution needle sets; recreational board and table games; and arts and crafts supplies. [Presented by Janie B. Cantu, Director, Purchasing & General Services; Michael Armstrong, Assistant City Manager/Chief Information Officer]

Capital Improvement Items 

9.  An authorizing a total project amount of $50,890.00, to include a $8,584.00 payment under an existing as needed engineering services contract with K. M. Ng & Associates, Inc., for the design of the project and completion of a topographic survey in connection with the in-house construction of the Vidaurri Park Drainage Improvements Project located in District 5; and appropriating funds from U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 108 Loan Program funds. [Presented by Malcolm Matthews, Director, Parks and Recreation; Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager] 

10. An authorizing a total project amount of $105,081.63 for the in-house design and construction of improvements to Bryan McClain Park located in District 10 to include a multi-purpose trail, pedestrian access, signage, and other park improvements; and appropriating funds from 2003-2007 Park Bond funds and Unified Development Code fees. [Presented by Malcolm Matthews, Director, Parks and Recreation; Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager] 

11. An authorizing a total project amount of  $1,740,381.63, to include a $1,637,000.00 construction contract with Constructors & Associates, Inc. for rehabilitation, repairs, ADA modifications, parking enhancements, enclosed restrooms, drinking fountains, water lines, and water tap and domed posts at McAllister Park and youth sports practice fields located in District 9; and appropriating funds from 2003-2007 Park Bond funds. [Presented by Malcolm Matthews, Director, Parks and Recreation; Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager] 

12. An    authorizing a total project amount of $406,553.64 to include a $387,472.00 construction contract with Darazio Enterprises, for development of additional parking, a park entrance, and installation of a bridge at Walker Ranch Park located in District 9; and appropriating funds from 2003-2007 Park Bond funds, 1999-2004 Park Bond funds, and Unified Development Code fees. [Presented by Malcolm Matthews, Director, Parks and Recreation; Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager]  

13. An appropriating funds in the amount of $27,000.00 for the fabrication and installation of signage and wayfinding to, from, and within HemisFair Park, from Certificates of Obligation. [Presented by Shawn Eddy, Interim Director, Asset Management; Erik J. Walsh, Assistant City Manager]

14.  An authorizing an agreement(s) with the Texas Department of Transportation to reimburse the City in an amount not to exceed $240,000.00 for the cost of purchasing and installing Video Imaging Vehicle Detection Systems at various locations on Austin Highway (Loop 368) from Walzem Road to Rittiman Road and Loop 368 (Broadway) from Casa Blanca Road to Burr Road. [Presented by Thomas Wendorf, Director, Public Works; Jelynne LeBlanc Burley, Deputy City Manager] 

15. An authorizing the execution of an Interlocal Agreement with the Northside Independent School District for construction of a portion of the Kyle Seale Parkway Project, located in District 8, and appropriating $850,000.00 from Certificates of Obligation. [Presented by Thomas Wendorf, Director, Public Works; Jelynne LeBlanc Burley, Deputy City Manager] 

16. Consideration of the following change orders in connection with the FY 2005 Street Maintenance Program. [Presented by Thomas Wendorf, Director, Public Works; Jelynne LeBlanc Burley, Deputy City Manager] 

A.     An approving a Change Order (4-final) in a deductive amount of $99,901.58 on a $3,707,543.39 contract with Clark Construction of Texas, Ltd. to reconcile a decrease in material quantities.  

B.     An approving a Change Order (3-final) in a deductive amount of $34,367.84 on a $2,248,879.76 contract with Clark Construction of Texas, Ltd. to reconcile a decrease in material quantities. 

17. Consideration of the following change orders in connection with the FY 2006 & 2007 Street Maintenance Program Project located in various Council Districts, from FY 2006 & 2007 Street Maintenance Program, ATD, and Street Construction Maintenance Budget funds: [Presented by Thomas Wendorf, Director, Public Works; Jelynne LeBlanc Burley, Deputy City Manager] 

A.   An approving a $24,996.54 Change Order (1) on a $6,420,092.98 Asphalt Recycling and Overlay contract with Clark Construction of Texas, Ltd. in order to compensate for base and pavement replacement modifications. 

B.  An approving a $445,558.44 Change Order (1) on a $8,345,433.15 Hot Paver Laid Micro Surface contract with Clark Construction of Texas, Ltd. for modifications to material quantities due to additions and deletions of street selections.   

C.  An approving Change Order (1) in a deductive amount of $108,701.00 on a $1,649,144.00 Slurry Seal contract with J. D. Ramming Paving Co. for modification to material quantities due to additions and deletions of street selections.

18. An approving a $29,457.98 Change Order (19-final) on a $3,369,779.17 contract, as amended, with FMG Constructing Co., L.L.C. and amending the professional architectural services agreement with Rehler, Vaughn & Koone, Inc. in the amount of $21,272.60 for additional material quantities and construction administration fees in connection with the Julia Yates Semmes Branch Library Project, located in District 10; and appropriating funds from 1999 General Obligation Library Systems Improvement Bond funds. [Presented by Thomas Wendorf, Director, Public Works; Jelynne LeBlanc Burley, Deputy City Manager] 

19. An  authorizing $317,197.07 in change orders (2, 3, 4 & 12) to a $5,766,308.33 contract, as amended, with Jerdon Enterprise L.P. to create a reserved parking area, resurface access roads, modify the electrical distribution system, create a temporary bypass road, and increase the contingency, in connection with the Project 3-Volume2-Utility Relocation for Terminal B at the San Antonio International Airport; revising the budget; and appropriating funds from PFC Capital Improvement and Airport Capital Improvement Funds.  [Presented by Mark Webb, Interim Director, Aviation; Roland A. Lozano, Assistant to the City Manager] 

Items Concerning the Purchase, Sale or Lease of Real Property  

20. An declaring 111 Anderson Street (District 2) and 2914 S. Laredo Street (District 5) as surplus and authorizing their sale to S.A. Milagro Homes, L.L.C. for a combined, total price of $8,475.00, the City’s share being $3,983.25 and the balance going to other taxing authorities. [Presented by Shawn Eddy, Interim Director, Asset Management; Erik J. Walsh, Assistant City Manager] 

21. An authorizing the execution of an Extension Agreement to the Interlocal Lease Agreement with VIA Metropolitan Transit, extending the current agreement for five years, for the continued use of a telecommunications tower located within Southside Lions Park, for a total consideration of $76,400.00. [Presented by Shawn Eddy, Interim Director, Asset Management; Erik J. Walsh, Assistant City Manager]

22.  An authorizing the execution of a Lease Agreement with Michael A. Fanuzzi and Barbara Fanuzzi, dba Prime Time, Ltd for a 6,018 square foot building and 27,099 square feet of ground space at 911 Paul Wilkins Road at the San Antonio International Airport, for a term of five years commencing on May 14, 2006, for a monthly rental of $1,618.02.  [Presented by Mark Webb, Interim Director, Aviation; Roland A. Lozano, Assistant to the City Manager]

23.  An declaring that the San Antonio Water System's Afton Oaks 12" Sanitary Sewer Force Main Project is a necessary public project; declaring that a public necessity exists for the acquisition of easements across, over, upon and under privately owned properties described below, which are located in Bexar County, Texas,  for use as part of the project; authorizing acquisition of the properties and all other actions necessary or incidental to acquire the properties; authorizing condemnation proceedings, if necessary,  through conclusion (including final judgment and all necessary appeals) for the following properties:

 And any other parcel, temporary or permanent easement interest required for the project that may develop for the proposed alignment of the project inclusively; and ratifying all prior acts to acquire the properties. [Presented by Thomas Wendorf, Director, Public Works; Jelynne LeBlanc Burley, Deputy City Manager] 

24. An authorizing payment in a total amount of $34,933.00 to Lawyers Title of San Antonio as Escrow Agent for North East Independent School District for purchase of 0.155 acres out of Lot 1, Block 1, NCB 15831, Spring Creek Forest School Subdivision, for the construction of right of way in front of the Stahl Elementary School and accepting a Gift Deed for a 0.116 acre tract of land out of Lot 2, Block 1, New City Block 16591, Madison High School Subdivision for the construction of a right turn lane to facilitate safer traffic flow into Madison High School, located in District 10, in connection with the Stahl Road – O’Connor to Judson Project, from 2003-2007 General Obligation Street Improvement Bond funds. [Presented by Thomas Wendorf, Director, Public Works; Jelynne LeBlanc Burley, Deputy City Manager]

Miscellaneous Items 

25. An amending Chapter 35 of the City Code regarding sidewalk construction requirements, as requested by Councilmember Radle, District 5. [Presented by Florencio Peña, Director, Development Services; Jelynne LeBlanc Burley, Deputy City Manager] 

26. An authorizing a one-year pilot program to provide free parking at City meters for gasoline-electric hybrid vehicles, as requested by Councilmember Gutierrez, District 3. [Presented by Shawn Eddy, Interim Director, Asset Management; Erik J. Walsh, Assistant City Manager] 

27. An authorizing the execution of an agreement with Mid-Coast Family Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $97,500.00 payable to the City for child care services provided by the City’s Alamo Child Care Delivery System (CCDS) for the period April 1, 2006 through September 30, 2007; revising the FY 2006 CCDS program budget; and approving a personnel complement. [Presented by Dennis  Campa, Director, Community Initiatives; Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager] 

28. An authorizing the renewal of a contract with Selrico Services, Inc., to provide the Department of Community Initiatives with meal preparation and delivery services for the comprehensive nutrition program, for a two-year period beginning October 1, 2006 for an approximate cost of $5,008,852.00 from Alamo Area Council of Governments Grant funds and the General Fund. [Presented by Dennis  Campa, Director, Community Initiatives; Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager] 

29. An authorizing the acceptance of a $90,000.00 grant from the Texas Department of Transportation for the “Click It Or Ticket” Selective Enforcement Program’s Seat Belt and Child Safety Seat enforcement program for the grant period May 22, 2006 to June 4, 2006. [Presented by William McManus, Police Chief; Sheryl Sculley, City Manager]

30.  An authorizing $100,000.00 for the creation of a Geographic Information System (GIS) spatial model map to identify potential land for acquisition and protection, appropriated from Proposition 1 Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone Conservation and Protection Program funds.  [Presented by Malcolm Matthews, Director, Parks and Recreation; Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager]

Board, Commissions and Committee Appointments 

31.  Consideration of the following Board Appointments:  [Presented by Leticia M. Vacek, City Clerk] 

A.     Reappointment of Tony Kuberski (District 7) to the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee (Category: Community Representative) for the remainder of an unexpired term of office to expire October 25, 2006. 

B.     Appointment of Ken R. Palacios (District 4) to the Parks and Recreation Board for a term of office to expire May 31, 2007. 

C.     Reappointment of Ellen Lockwood (District 8) and appointment of Dr. Shannon Espy, DVM, (District 2) (Category: Veterinarian) to the Animal Care Services Advisory Board for terms of office to expire May 4, 2008. 

THE CITY COUNCIL WILL RECESS FOR LUNCH AT NOON AND RECONVENE TO CONSIDER ANY UNFINISHED COUNCIL BUSINESS. 

The City Council will recess into an executive session to discuss the following: 

A.     Discuss legal issues related to Borden Park, L.P. dba Star Storage Downtown San Antonio v. City of San Antonio, Cause No SA-03-CA-0941-RF, pursuant to the Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (consultation with attorney).  

4:00 P.M. TIME CERTAIN ITEMS (may be heard after this time): Public Hearing and Consideration of the Following Adoption and Amendments of the Neighborhood, Community and Perimeter Plans as Components of the Master Plan and Zoning Cases. [Land Use Plan items presented by Emil R. Moncivais, Director, Planning; Zoning items presented by Florencio Peña, Director, Development Services; Jelynne LeBlanc Burley, Deputy City Manager] 

PLANNING AND ZONING ITEMS MAY BE PASSED IN ONE MOTION ON CONSENT

P-1. AMENDMENT CASE #06003 (District 2): An Ordinance amending the land use plan contained in the IH 10 East Corridor Perimeter Plan, a component of the Master Plan of the City, by changing the use of 0.67-acres located at the southwest corner of Summer Fest Road and Foster Road, more specifically described by legal descriptions NCB 16612 BLK 7 LOT 78 (SUNRISE UT-15) "SUNRISE" ANNEXATION, from Single Family Residential land use to Community Commercial land use.  Staff and Planning Commission recommend approval.

Z-1. A CASE #Z2006040 CD (District 2): An Ordinance amending the zoning district boundary from "R-6" Residential Single-Family District to "C-2" (CD-Car Care Center) Commercial District with a Conditional Use for a Car Care Center on Lot 78, Block 7, NCB 16612, 4000 Block of North Foster Road, as requested by Tariq Y. Khan, Applicant, for Tariq Y. Khan, Owner(s).  Staff and Zoning Commission recommend Approval with conditions.

Z-2. A CASE #Z2006077 (District 2): An Ordinance amending the zoning district boundary from "I-1" General Industrial District to "IDZ" Infill Development Zone with uses permitted in the "C-2" Commercial District on Lot 1, Block 1, NCB 1360, 734 North New Braunfels Avenue, as requested by Joaquinn Arch, Applicant, for Howard Wong, Owner(s).  Staff and Zoning Commission recommend Approval.

Z-3. A CASE #Z2005290 (District 3): An Ordinance amending the zoning district boundary from "R-4" Residential Single-Family District to "C-2" General Commercial District on Parcel 1, NCB 10880, 3600 Block of Goliad Road as requested by Brown, P.C., Applicant, for 3500 Goliad Road, L.P., Owner(s).  Staff and Zoning Commission recommend Approval.

Z-4. A CASE #Z2006066 CD (District 3): An Ordinance amending the zoning district boundary from "R-4" Residential Single-Family District to "RM-4" (CD - Multi-Family Dwellings) Residential Mixed District with a Conditional Use for Multi-Family Dwellings not to exceed 24 units per acre on Lots 9 through 12, Block E, NCB 11029, 2400 Block of Betty Jean Street as requested by Eduardo Cadena, Applicant, for Joe A. Pastrano and Rebecca Pastrano, Owner(s).  Staff recommends Approval of "RM-4" (CD - Multi-Family Dwellings) with a density not exceeding 12 units per acre. Zoning Commission recommends Approval of "RM-4" (CD - Multi-Family Dwellings) with a density not exceeding 24 units per acre.

Z-5. A CASE #Z2006069 (District 3): An Ordinance amending the zoning district boundary from "I-1" General Industrial District to "RM-6" Mixed Residential District on Lots 4 through 7 and the West 7.2 Feet of the North 200 feet of the South 250 feet of Lot 8, Block 49, NCB 11079, 518 West Ansley as requested by Jesus J. Robles, Applicant, for Jesus J. Robles, Owner(s).  Staff and Zoning Commission recommend Approval.

Z-6. A CASE #Z2006078 (District 3): An Ordinance amending the zoning district boundary from "R-4" Residential Single-Family District to "UD" Urban Development District on 2.5 acres out of NCB 11156, 12000 Block of Southeast Loop 410 as requested by Ismail Sulieman, Applicant, for Ismail Sulieman, Owner(s).  Staff and Zoning Commission recommend Approval.

Z-7. A CASE #Z2006060 (District 5): An Ordinance amending the zoning district boundary from "R-5" Residential Single-Family District to "O-1" Office District on the South 35 Feet of Lot 13, the North 90 Feet of the East 14 Feet of Lot 13, the South 35 Feet of the West 22 Feet of Lot 14 and the North 90 Feet of the West 22 Feet of Lot 14, Block 29, NCB 3434, 2719 Nogalitos and 110 Linares as requested by Southside Credit Union, Applicant, for Southside Credit Union and Edward Flores, Owner(s). Staff and Zoning Commission recommend Approval.

Z-8. A CASE #Z2006008 (District 8): An Ordinance amending the zoning district boundary from "DR ERZD" Development Reserve Edwards Recharge Zone District to "RM-6 ERZD" Mixed Residential Edwards Recharge Zone District on Lot 15, Block 6, NCB 4547, 15415 Red Robin Road as requested by Our Lady of the Atonement Catholic Church, Applicant, for Our Lady of the Atonement Catholic Church, Owner(s). Staff and Zoning Commission recommend Approval.

Z-9. A CASE #Z2006023 (District 8): An Ordinance amending the zoning district boundary from "R-6 ERZD" Residential Single-Family Edwards Recharge Zone District to "C-2 NA ERZD" Commercial Nonalcoholic Sales Edwards Recharge Zone District on Lot 1, Block 4, NCB 14759, 7403 West Loop 1604 as requested by Jeanette Blount, Applicant, for Jeanette Blount, Owner(s). Staff and Zoning Commission recommend Approval with an impervious cover limit of 58.8%.

Z-10. A CASE #Z2006038 (District 8): An Ordinance amending the zoning district boundary from "MH ERZD” Manufacturing Housing Edwards Recharge Zone District to "O-1 ERZD” Office Edwards Recharge Zone District on Lot 9, Block 3, NCB 15657, 13515 Babcock Road as requested by Eduardo Rodriguez and Delfina Rodriguez, Applicant, for Eduardo Rodriguez and Delfina Rodriguez, Owner(s). Staff and Zoning Commission recommend Approval.

Z-11. A CASE #Z2006080 (District 8): An Ordinance amending the zoning district boundary from "R-6" GC-1 Residential Single-Family Gateway Corridor District-1 and "R-20" GC-1 Residential Single-Family Gateway Corridor District-1 to "C-3" GC-1 General Commercial Gateway Corridor District-1 on 4.35 acres out of NCB 18333, 20635 and 20655 IH 10 West as requested by Kaufman and Associates, Inc., Applicant, for Wayne Wright Interests, Inc./St. James Holdings, Inc., Owner(s). Staff and Zoning recommend Approval.

Z-12. A CASE #Z2006006 CD S (District 9): An Ordinance amending the zoning district boundary from "C-2 ERZD" Commercial Edwards Recharge Zone District to "C-2 ERZD CD S" (CD-Mini Storage) Commercial Edwards Recharge Zone District with a Conditional Use and Specific Use Permit for a Mini-Storage Facility Over 2.5 Acres on 3.762 acres out of NCB 15009, 2402 West Loop 1604 as requested by J. Allen Family Partners, Ltd., Applicant, for Lee-1604 No One Ltd., Owner(s). Staff and Zoning Commission recommend Approval with conditions.  

Z-13. A CASE #Z2006047 (District 10): An Ordinance amending the zoning district boundary from "NP-10 ERZD" Neighborhood Preservation Edwards Recharge Zone District to "RM-4 ERZD" Residential Mixed Edwards Recharge Zone District on Parcel 4A and Parcel 19, NCB 17725, 17120 Bulverde Road, as requested by Brown, P. C., Applicant, for Centex Homes, Owner(s). Staff and Zoning Commission recommend Approval.   

32. City Manager’s Report 

5:30 P.M. (may be heard after this time) – Ceremonial Recognitions 

6:00 P.M. (may be heard after this time) – Citizens to be Heard 

ADJOURN 

7:00 P.M. – If the Council has not yet adjourned, the presiding officer shall entertain a motion to continue the council meeting, postpone the remaining items to the next council meeting date, or recess and reconvene the meeting at a specified time on the following day.