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: 

Briefing and report from the Golf Subcommittee of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board; and Staff presentation on "best practices" report.[Presented by Malcolm Matthews, Director, Parks and Recreation; Christopher J. Brady, 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 Rev. Robert Arrevallo, Grace Tabernacle Church, guest of Councilman Ron Segovia, District 3, and Pledge of Allegiance. 

2.      Ceremonial Items. 

3.      Approval of the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of April 14, 2005. 

 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 items: [Presented by Milo D. Nitschke, Director, Finance; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager]

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The City Council will recess the meeting of the City Council and will convene as the Board of Directors of the City of San Antonio, Texas Convention Center Hotel Finance Corporation to consider the following:

4.1A. A authorizing the issuance, sale and delivery of approximately $130,000,000.00 in principal amount of "City of San Antonio, Texas Convention Center Hotel Finance Corporation Contract Revenue Empowerment Zone Bonds, Series 2005A", and approximately $80,000,000.00 in principal amount of "City of San Antonio, Texas Convention Center Hotel Finance Corporation Contract Revenue Bonds, Taxable Series 2005B" for the purpose of providing a portion of the funds required to finance the design, development, construction, equipping, furnishing and opening of a Convention Center Hotel; delegating authority to the president of the board of directors to approve all final terms of the bonds; approving all financing documents to which the corporation is a party in substantially final form including, but not limited to, a bond purchase agreement, an indenture of trust; a loan agreement, a cash management agreement, an economic development agreement, a continuing disclosure  agreement, a guaranty agreement, an insurance agreement, and a letter of credit delivery agreement; approving the form of the final official statement, and authorizing all other necessary actions related thereto.

4.1B.       Adjourn.

The City Council will reconvene to consider the following:

4.2A. Public Hearing and consideration of an Ordinance authorizing the issuance of approximately $43,000,000.00 in principal amount of City of San Antonio, Texas Passenger Facility Charge and Subordinate Lien Airport System Revenue Improvement Bonds, Series 2005. 

4.2B  Second Supplemental to the Master Ordinance relating to the issuance of obligations secured in whole or in part with  "Passenger Facility Charges" (the "Master PFC Ordinance") and Seventh Supplemental Ordinance to the Master Ordinance relating to the issuance of obligations secured with Gross Revenues of the City's Airport System (the "Master Airport System Ordinance") authorizing the issuance, sale, and delivery of City of San Antonio, Texas Passenger Facility Charge and Subordinate Lien Airport System Revenue Improvement Bonds, Series 2005; granting a first lien on Passenger Facility Charges under the Master PFC Ordinance and a lien on Subordinate Net Revenues of the Airport System under the Master Airport System Ordinance; approving and authorizing instruments and procedures relating thereto including a Purchase Contract and a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement; and providing for an immediate effective date.

5.  2:00 P.M. - Public Hearing and Consideration of an authorizing the reprogramming of FY 2003 Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) funds in the amount of $20,685.00, available from the San Antonio Food Bank (SAFB) delegate agency contract in the amount of $5,741.00 and the American Association Of Mexican Americans delegate agency contract in the amount of $14,944.00; authorizing the appropriation and allocation of said funds to the SAFB and the Dwyer Avenue Center; authorizing the close-out and the cancellation of the affected projects, and project budgets; revising the appropriate project budgets; and authorizing the execution and submission of contracts and other documents as necessary in connection therewith; and providing  for  payment. [Presented by Dennis J. Campa, Director, Community Initiatives; Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager] 

6.      3:00 P.M. - Public Hearing and consideration of the following Ordinances: [Presented by Rebecca Waldman, Director, Asset Management; Erik J. Walsh, Assistant to the City Manager] 

A.     An closing, vacating and abandoning unimproved portions of Tradesman Drive Public Right of Way adjacent to NCBs 14847 and 14848 in Council District 8 as requested by Gratr Interests, Ltd., and Fencrete America, Inc., for the total consideration of $26,182.00. 

B.     An closing, vacating and abandoning portions of improved Dakota, Alps and Nevada Streets Public Right of Way adjacent to NCBs 616 and 623 in Council District 2 for the redevelopment of new housing to facilitate Phase III of the Historic Gardens Housing Development Master Plan, as requested by the San Antonio Development Agency, for the consideration of $10,137.00, which includes a fifty percent (50%) reduction of the closure fee as provided by the City's Incentive Scorecard.  

7.            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 

8.            An accepting the bids of various companies to provide the City of San Antonio with the various types of commodities and services on an annual contract basis for Fiscal Year 2005-2006 for an estimated combined annual cost of $205,000.00 to include contracts for:  San Antonio Library internet tutoring; American La France truck parts and service; and purchase of Blauer work uniforms. [Presented by Janie B. Cantu, Director, Purchasing & General Services; Erik J. Walsh, Assistant to the City Manager]  

Capital Improvement Items  

9.            An approving Field Alteration No. 5 and authorizing payment in the amount of $38,248.20 to San Antonio Constructors, Ltd., in connection with the Claremont, Eleanor, Natalen Phase III Community Development Block Grant Project, located in Council District 9; revising the project budget; appropriating funds; and providing for payment. [Presented by Thomas G. Wendorf, Director, Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager] 

10.       An approving City of San Antonio Field Alteration No. 13 in the amount of $34,608.00 and Field Alteration No. 14 in the amount of $124,012.00 payable to R.L. Jones, L.P., in connection with the W.W. White - Rigsby to Lord Project, an authorized 1994-1999 General Obligation Drainage Improvement Bond Project located in Council District 2 for a total of $158,620.00 funded with Certificates of Obligation; revising the project budget; appropriating funds; and providing for payment. [Presented by Thomas G. Wendorf, Director, Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager] 

11.       An approving San Antonio Water System Field Alteration No. 2 in the amount of $23,325.14 payable to K.G.M.E., Inc., in connection with the Harris Storm Drainage Project, An Authorized 1999-2004 General Obligation Drainage Improvement Bond Project located in Council District 5; revising the project budget; and providing for payment. [Presented by Thomas G. Wendorf, Director, Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager]  

12. An selecting Alderson & Associates, Inc., to provide engineering services in connection with the necessary construction of air conditioning and electrical capacity upgrades at the Information Technology Services Department Computer Room, located at 515 S. Frio Street in Council District 1; authorizing the negotiation and execution of a professional services contract in an amount not to exceed $16,000.00; authorizing $2,000.00 for advertising expenses for a total amount not to exceed $18,000.00 from Certificates of Obligation; appropriating funds; and providing for payment. [Presented by Thomas G. Wendorf, Director, Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager] 

13.       An accepting the best qualified Competitive Sealed Proposal in the amount of $1,875,000.00 from Greco Construction, Inc., for construction services in connection with the construction of Fire Station No. 47 an authorized certificates of obligation project located in Council District 8; authorizing the execution of a construction contract; authorizing $131,250.00 for miscellaneous construction contingency expenses; authorizing $25,313.00 payable to Beaty & Partners, Architects for architectural services; authorizing $2,000.00 for advertising expenses, for a total amount of $2,033,563.00 from Fire Department Certificates of Obligation funds; appropriating funds; and providing for payment. [Presented by Thomas G. Wendorf, Director, Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager] 

Items Concerning the Purchase, Sale or Lease of Real Property 

14.       An authorizing payment in the amount of $1,950.00 from 1994 General Obligation Drainage Improvement Bond funds to Realty Associates Fund V LP c/o TA Associates Realty for a drainage easement and a Right of Entry Agreement in connection with the James Park Development and Holbrook Road Improvements Project, located in Council District 2; appropriating funds; and providing for payment. [Presented by Thomas G. Wendorf, Director, Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager] 

15.       An authorizing payment in the amount of $151,686.00 from 1999-2004 General Obligation Street Improvement Bond funds to Lawyers Title of San Antonio as escrow agent for Bradford C. Powell and wife, Barbara H. Powell, for fee simple title to one parcel ($149,686.00) and title fees ($2,000.00); and authorizing payment in the amount of $100.00 to Bradford C. Powell and wife, Barbara H. Powell for a Right of Entry in connection with the Stahl at O'Connor and Judson Reconstruction MPO Project, located in Council District 10; revising the project budget; appropriating funds; and providing for payment. [Presented by Thomas G. Wendorf, Director, Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager]                                                                                                                                

16.       An authorizing 1999-2004 General Obligation Street Improvement Bond funds  in the amount of $240,806.00 and Certificates Of Obligation funds in the amount of $485,811.00 for the acquisition of fee simple title and easement interests and for other miscellaneous expenses in connection with six (6) parcels of real property and declaring the Nacogdoches - I.H. 410 to Danbury Project ("Project"), located in Council District 10, to be a public project; declaring a public necessity for the acquisition of the fee simple title to and easements over 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, for a public purpose; establishing just compensation for the property; appropriating funds for the acquisition of the properties and other 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 of the following properties on the approved terms: 

 [Presented by Thomas G. Wendorf, Director, Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager] 

17. An authorizing 2003-2007 General Obligation Street Improvement Bond funds  in the amount of $40,483.13 for the acquisition of fee simple title interest and for other miscellaneous expenses in connection with seven parcels of real property and declaring the Commerce Street - Railroad to S. Palmetto Project ("Project") located in Council District 2 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 negotiation 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, for a public purpose; establishing just compensation for the property; appropriating funds for the acquisition of the properties and other 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 negotiation and acquisition of the following properties on the approved terms:

 [Presented by Thomas G. Wendorf, Director, Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager] 

18.  Consideration of the following Ordinances:  [Presented by Dennis J. Campa, Director, Community Initiatives; Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager]

A.  An authorizing the execution of tenant lease agreements with AVANCE-San Antonio Chapter and Parent/Child, Inc. for 2,560 square feet and 3,646 square of office space, respectively, for the provision of direct childcare assistance in the City owned Frank Garrett Community Center located at 1226 NW 18^th Street for an annual rental of $1.00 for the period of June 1, 2005 through September 30, 2009.  

B.  An authorizing the execution of tenant lease agreements with Family Services Association of San Antonio, Inc. and with Miller Child Development Center for 630 square feet and 3,542 square feet of office space, respectively, for the provision of direct childcare assistance in the City owned Claude Black Community Center, located at 2805 East Commerce, for a monthly rental of $252.00 and $708.40, respectively, for the period June 1, 2005 through September 30, 2005. 

19.             An authorizing the city manager or his designee to expend an amount not to exceed $48,000.00 for fees associated with the platting of approximately 101 acres known as unit 3 of the Southwest Business and Technology Park. [Presented by Rebecca Waldman, Director, Asset Management; Erik J. Walsh, Assistant to the City Manager] 

20.             An authorizing a ten (10) year License Agreement from the City of San Antonio to Matheson Tri-Gas, Inc., for a total consideration of $123,575.00 to use Public Right of Way within, under and across approximately 8,976 linear feet (1.7 miles) of street and drainage channel rights of way for Applicant's proposed installation of a six inch (6") inside diameter nitrogen pipeline. [Presented by Rebecca Waldman, Director, Asset Management; Erik J. Walsh, Assistant to the City Manager] 

Miscellaneous

21. Consideration of the following Ordinances: [Presented by Dennis J. Campa, Director, Community Initiatives; Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager] 

A.     An authorizing the execution of a grant agreement amendment with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development reprogramming $29,904.00 for Dwyer Avenue Center Operations in connection with the 2001 Supportive Housing Program for the period of February 1, 2005 through May 15, 2005; and approving a revised budget.  

B.     An authorizing the execution of a contract with the San Antonio Housing Authority ("SAHA") in an amount not to exceed $209,328.00 to provide housing payments to SAHA for sixteen (16) transitional housing units in connection with the Transitional Housing Project funded by the Supportive Housing Program for the period May 15, 2005 to May 30, 2007.  

22.  An authorizing the execution of an Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation ("TXDOT") for the purchase of materials and installation of Video Imaging Vehicle Detection Systems at various intersections in Council Districts 2 and 3, and providing for reimbursement by TXDOT to the City for associated cost in an amount not to exceed $150,500.00. [Presented by Thomas G. Wendorf, Director, Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager] 

23.        An approving the second amendment to the Golf Food and Beverage Agreement with Polanco and Company, L.L.C., to revise revenue payment to the City during four (4) months in each year for the duration of the contract from sixteen percent (16%) to twelve percent (12%), effective in Fiscal Year 2006. [Presented by Malcolm Matthews, Director, Parks and Recreation; Christopher J. Brady, Assistant City Manager] 

24.        An authorizing the Interim City Manager or his designee to accept a $90,000.00 grant from the Texas Department of Transportation for the "Click It Or Ticket" Selective Traffic Enforcement Program's Seat Belt and Child Safety Seat Enforcement Program to be administered by the San Antonio Police Department. [Presented by Albert A. Ortiz, Police Chief; Christopher J. Brady, Assistant City Manager] 

25.       An approving the settlement agreement in the lawsuit styled Allstars, PT's, Sugar's, XTC, Jane Roe I and Jane Roe II v. City of San Antonio, et al, Cause No. SA-03-CA-356 FB, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, San Antonio Division. [Presented by Martha Sepeda, Acting City Attorney; J. Rolando Bono, Interim City Manager] 

26.       An amending the legal services contract with Bracewell & Patterson, LLP for work in connection with the Convention Center Headquarters Hotel Project approved by Ordinance No. 100206 on December 21, 2004 to identify the new firm name of  Bracewell & Giuliani, L.L.P and increase the previously approved transaction budget by an additional $200,000.00 for a total budget of $450,000.00 to be paid by the Developer, Hotel Investments, L.P. utilizing private contract revenue bonds.  [Presented by Martha Sepeda, Acting City Attorney; J. Rolando Bono, Interim City Manager] 

Approval of Temporary Street Closures and Traffic Control Procedures for Special Events 

27.              An approving the parade permit and authorizing the temporary closure of portions of certain streets near Donaldson and Evelyn from 6:00 A.M. until 9:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 21, 2005 in connection with the Jefferson 5K sponsored by the Run Away Store. [Presented by Roland A. Lozano, Assistant to the City Manager; J. Rolando Bono, Interim City Manager]  

28.             An approving the parade permit and authorize the temporary closure of portions of certain streets near Martin Luther King Park from 9:45 A.M. until 11:30 A.M. on Friday May 20, 2005 in connection with the 60 + Mardi Gras Parade sponsored by the City of San Antonio's Department of Community Initiatives. [Presented by Roland A. Lozano, Assistant to the City Manager; J. Rolando Bono, Interim City Manager]  

Board, Commissions and Committee Appointments.  

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

A.           An reappointing Mary Lee Buettner (District 4) to the Mayor's Commission on the Status of Women for a term of office to expire on December 31, 2006. 

B.           An appointing Tomas Larralde (Mayor) to the Ethics Review Board for a term of office to expire on April 25, 2008.  

C.           An reappointing Jesse Zuniga, Jr. (District 6) to the Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees for a term of office to expire on May 30, 2007.  

D.          An appointing Darrell H. Lewis (District 2) to the Small Business Advocacy Committee for a term of office to expire on December 31, 2006.  

E.           An Darryl W. Lyons II (Financial Category - Mayor) to the Brooks Development Authority for a term of office to expire on November 4, 2006.  

F.            An appointing Eiginio Rodriguez (District 5) to the Zoning Commission for a term of office to expire on June 30, 2006.  

30.       Consideration of the following Board appointments: [Presented by David D. Garza, Director, Neighborhood Action; Jelynne LeBlanc Burley, Assistant City Manager] 

A.           An reappointing Carlos M. Balido, Carmen P. Limon, Oscar R. Sandoval and An Ordinance appointing Oscar R. Sandoval and reappointing Carlos M. Balido, Carmen P. Limon, and Maricela Tello to the Board of Directors for Reinvestment Zone Number Five, City of San Antonio, Texas, commonly referred to as the New Horizons Project, for terms of office beginning January 1, 2005, to expire December 31, 2006, in accordance with the Texas Tax Code, Chapter 311, the Tax Increment Financing Act, and the City Code, Chapter 2, Article VIII, Entitled "Boards And Commissions"; Providing for the waiver for these terms only of Section 2-402 for each appointee and Section 2-404(b) of said Article for each reappointee, and of Section 2-403(c) for Maricela Tello; and appointing Maricela Tello as Chairperson for a one year term beginning January 1, 2006. 

B.           An appointing Virginia Cobarrubias, Catherine Ann Dean, Ray Gill, Kirklan Warren King, Richard Elwood Nitschke, Jerrold Ray Rowray and Thomas M. Rumora to the Board of Directors for Reinvestment Zone Number Sixteen, City of San Antonio, Texas, commonly referred to as the Brooks City-Base Project, for terms of office beginning January 1, 2005, to expire December 31, 2006, in accordance with the Texas Tax Code, Chapter 311, the Tax Increment Financing Act, and the City Code, Chapter 2, Article VIII, entitled "Boards And Commissions"; and providing for the waiver for these terms only of Section 2-402 of said Article for each appointee and of Section 2-403(c) for Richard Elwood Nitschke. 

C.           An appointing Robert Wiley Hunt, Orson A. Kinney, James B. Nelson and Kenneth P. Wolf to the Board of Directors for Reinvestment Zone Number Twenty, City of San Antonio, Texas, commonly referred to as the Rosillo Creek Project, for terms of office beginning January 1, 2005, to expire December 31, 2006, in accordance with the Texas Tax Code, Chapter 311, the Tax Increment Financing Act, and the City Code, Chapter 2, Article VIII, entitled "Boards and Commissions"; and providing for the waiver for these terms only of Section 2-402 of said Article for each appointee and of Section 2-403(c) for Robert Wiley Hunt.  

D.          An appointing Kimberly Lynn Bush, William O. Sagoonik, Gabriel Ioane Wiltz and Lori Deane Wiltz to the Board of Directors for Reinvestment Zone Number Twenty-One, City of San Antonio, Texas, commonly referred to as the Heathers Cove Project, for terms of office beginning January 1, 2005, to expire December 31, 2006, in accordance with the Texas Tax Code, Chapter 311, the Tax Increment Financing Act, and The City Code, Chapter 2, Article VIII, entitled "Boards And Commissions"; and providing for the waiver for these terms only of Section 2-402 of said Article for each appointee and of Section 2-403(C) for William O. Sagoonik.  

E.           An appointing Gigi F. Bowman, Turner Bowman, John A. Campbell, Charlie Rene Garza and James L. Myers to the Board of Directors for Reinvestment Zone Number Twenty-Two, City of San Antonio, Texas, commonly referred to as the Ridge Stone Project, for terms of office beginning January 1, 2005, to expire December 31, 2006, in accordance with the Texas Tax Code, Chapter 311, the Tax Increment Financing Act, and the City Code, Chapter 2, Article VIII, Entitled "Boards And Commissions"; and providing for the waiver for these terms only of Section 2-402 of said Article for each appointee.  

ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION 

31.       Staff on the status of the City's State Legislative Program for the 79th Legislative Session. [Presented by Christopher J. Brady, Assistant City Manager; J. Rolando Bono, Interim City Manager] 

32.       An amending Chapter 19, Article I of the City Code; adopting an exception to the City Code 19-8 to allow for the solicitation of newspapers from an off-roadway surface to the occupants of motor vehicles on public streets; providing a severability clause and an effective date. [Presented by Martha Sepeda, Acting City Attorney; J. Rolando Bono, Interim City Manager] 

33.       An amending the City Code, Chapter 20, Municipal Court, by repealing outdated regulations; adopting comprehensive regulations setting out the Court's authority, operations and procedures; clarifying duties, budgetary input and staffing for the Judiciary; creating funds and providing for effective dates. [Presented by Martha Sepeda, Acting City Attorney; J. Rolando Bono, Interim City Manager] 

34.       An authorizing the execution of a two-year general fund contract with the Jefferson Woodlawn Lake Community Development Corporation for $50,000.00 per year for participation in the City of San Antonio's Neighborhood Commercial Revitalization program for a term that commenced on April 1, 2005 and ends March 31, 2007; and authorizing payments. [Presented by David D. Garza, Director, Neighborhood Action; Jelynne LeBlanc Burley, Assistant City Manager] 

35.       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 Services District #4 within the City's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction for the provision by the District of fire suppression and emergency medical services for individuals residing within its boundaries. [Presented by Christopher J. Brady, Assistant City Manager; J. Rolando Bono, Interim City Manager] 

36.           An authorizing the transfer of $30,000.00 of Fiscal Year 2005 Council District 10 Human Development Services Funds to the Families SAVE Individual Development Account (IDA) Program to be used as match funding for the Families SAVE IDA Program for scholarships for post-secondary education; and revising the Families SAVE IDA budget. [Presented by Dennis J. Campa, Director, Community Initiatives; Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager] 

37.       An amending Ordinance Number 100652 by rescinding the transfer of Council District 9 Human Development Services Funds in the amount of $50,000.00 to the Families SAVE Individual Development Account (IDA) Program authorizing the execution of a contract in the amount of $50,000.00 with the San Antonio Education Partnership for scholarships through September 30, 2005 for students who are City of San Antonio residents attending Winston Churchill High School, Ronald Reagan High School and Alamo Heights High School;  authorizing the allocation and expenditure of Human Development Services Funds in connection therewith; and revising the Families SAVE IDA budget.  [Presented by Dennis J. Campa, Director, Community Initiatives; Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager] 

38.       An waiving certain rental fees in connection with Tejano Conjunto Festival, which is hosted by the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center, scheduled to take place at Rosedale Park from May 4 through May 7, 2005, on a one-time basis and excluding the $1,500 deposit, in an amount totaling approximately $3,700.00; as requested by Councilmember Patti Radle, District 5. [Presented by Malcolm Matthews, Director, Parks and Recreation; Christopher J. Brady, Assistant City Manager] 

39.       An waiving all parks and recreation fees, except for the refundable deposit, incurred by the Texas Emancipation Day Commission, Inc. associated with the use of Pittman-Sullivan Park for the Juneteenth Celebration on June 18, 2005 with the understanding that the baseball diamond will not be used, as requested by Councilmember Joel Williams, District 2. [Presented by Malcolm Matthews, Director, Parks and Recreation; Christopher J. Brady, Assistant City Manager] 

40.       An waiving fees for the use of HemisFair Park for the Buffalo Soldiers Living History & Heritage Association for an event to be held in the month of July, as requested by Councilmembers Julian Castro, District 7; Joel Williams, District 2; and Art A. Hall, District 8. [Presented by Malcolm Matthews, Director, Parks and Recreation; Christopher J. Brady, Assistant City Manager] 

41.  A in support of the passage of legislation to transport groundwater from the Edwards Aquifer; as requested by Councilmember Carroll W. Schubert, District 9. [Presented by Christopher J. Brady, Assistant City Manager; J. Rolando Bono, Interim City Manager] 

42.       A in support of continued local control over water quality regulations and enforcement; as requested by Councilman Art A. Hall, District 8. [Presented by Christopher J. Brady, Assistant City Manager; J. Rolando Bono, Interim City Manager] 

43.        A supporting Vanessa Del Fierra, one of six final contestants representing San Antonio on Telemundo's International Competition "Nuevas Voces De America"; as requested by Mayor Edward D. Garza. 

44.       City Manager's Report. 

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

A.     Deliberate the duties, appointment, and employment of the City Manager, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 (personnel matters), and discuss related legal issues, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (consultation with attorney). 

B.     Deliberate the offer of financial or other incentives related to economic development negotiations with the following business prospects: Texas A&M University System, Faulkner USA, Hanford Development Corporation, and one or more other business prospects, including  the possible acquisition and disposition of an interest in real property, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.087 (deliberation regarding economic development negotiations) and Texas Government Code Section 551.072 (deliberation regarding real property); and discuss related legal issues, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (consultation with attorney). 

C.     Discuss legal issues relating to Summerglen Property Owner's Assoc., et al v. COSA, 2005-CI-02005, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (consultation with attorney) and discuss legal issues related to negotiation of service agreements with representatives of areas included in the City's Three Year Annexation Plan, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (consultation with attorney).  

D.    Discuss legal issues related to the lawsuit styled City of San Antonio v. the University of the Incarnate Word, Cause No. 2003-CI-01943, 408^th Judicial District, Bexar County, Texas, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (consultation with attorney). 

E.     Discuss acquisition and disposition of an interest in real property for a senior citizen's center and related uses, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.072 (deliberation regarding real property). 

F.      Discuss the lawsuit styled Farmco Trust: Richard Schaefer, Nancy Shaefer, John M. Shaefer and Mary Shaefer v. City of San Antonio, Cause No. 2003-CI-05122, 150^th Judicial District Court, Bexar County, Texas, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (consultation with attorney).