Agenda

City Council Meeting
Municipal Plaza Building
City Hall Complex
103 Main Plaza
San Antonio, Texas 78205
May 12, 2005

 

 

 

 

 

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 in the B Room of the Municipal Plaza Building at 10:00 A.M. for the following: 

Boards and Commission Worksession. [Presented by Leticia M. Vacek, City Clerk] 

The City will recess into 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, 131st District Court, 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, 408th 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 legal issues related to the lawsuit styled San Antonio Building & Construction Trades Council et al v CoSA, Cause No 2005-CI 05812, Bexar County, Texas, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (consultation with attorney). 

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 Father Phillip Henning, Devine Providence Catholic Church, guest of Councilman Richard Perez, District 4, and Pledge of Allegiance.  

2.      Ceremonial Items. 

3.      Approval of the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of April 21, 2005 and the Special City Council Meeting of April 11, 2005.  

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.      2:00 P.M. - Public Hearing and Consideration of the following Amendments to the neighborhood, community and perimeter plans as components of the Master Plan and Zoning Cases:  

Land Use Plan Amendment: [Presented by Emil R. Moncivais, Director, Planning; Jelynne LeBlanc Burley, Assistant City Manager] 

4.1   PLAN AMENDMENT CASE NUMBER 04040:  An amending the land use plan contained in the City South (Southside Initiative) Community Plan, a component of the Master Plan of the City, by changing the use of approximately 209.221-acres located at 13545 Southton Road, more specifically described as legal description CB 4007 P-245 ABS 11 from Agriculture Land Use to Urban Living Land Use.  Staff's recommendation is for approval.  Planning Commission's recommendation is for approval. (Council District 3)  

Zoning Cases: [Presented by Florencio Peņa, Director, Development Services; Christopher J. Brady, Assistant City Manager] 

4.2A. CASE NUMBER Z2005079:  The request of Geraud & Anna Gonzales, Applicant, for Geraud & Anna Gonzales, Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "C-2" Commercial District to "C-3" General Commercial District on Lot 9 NCB 14063 (2643 Mossrock). Staff's recommendation was for denial of "C-3" General Commercial District and approval of "C-2" C Commercial District with conditional use for an office warehouse. Zoning Commission has recommended approval of "C-2" C Commercial District with a conditional use for an office warehouse.   

4.2B. CASE NUMBER Z2005076 C:  The request of Fernando Vazquez-Padilla, Applicant, for Fernando Vazquez-Padilla, Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "C-2" Commercial District, and "NP-10" Neighborhood Preservation District to "C-2" C Commercial District with conditional use for semi-truck repair & storage on Tracts 9, 9A and 9B, NCB 17994 (7180 IH 10 East).  Staff's recommendation was for approval. Zoning Commission has recommended approval.  (Council District 2) 

4.2C.  CASE NUMBER Z2005058 C:  The request of Alberto M. Colorado, Applicant, for Alberto M. Colorado, Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "C-1" Commercial District to "C-1" C Commercial District with conditional use for an auto state vehicle inspection Station on East 225 feet of Lot 248, Block 25, NCB 11124 (545 Moursund Boulevard).  Staff's recommendation was for approval. Zoning Commission has recommended approval with the following conditions: 1) No outdoor storage; 2) No display of goods; and 3) No auto and light truck repair shall be permitted. (Council District 3)  

4.2D.  CASE NUMBER Z2005059:  The request of Power Real Estate Investments, Inc., Applicant, for Power Real Estate Investments, Inc., Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "R-6" Residential Single-Family District to "RM-5" Residential Mixed District on 0.461 acres out of Block 2, NCB 11091 (223 West Petaluma Boulevard).  Staff's recommendation was for approval. Zoning Commission has recommended approval.  (Council District 3) 

4.2E.  CASE NUMBER Z2005085:  The request of Kaufman & Associates, Inc., Applicant, for Lindenmuth Real Estate Partners, Ltd., Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "I-2" H Heavy Industrial Historic District to "C-3" H General Commercial Historic District (4.337 acres) and "C-2" H Commercial Historic District (10.025 acres) on 14.362 acres out of NCB 7676 (3403 Mission Road, 1115 Military Drive, and 3454 Roosevelt Avenue). Staff's recommendation was for approval. Zoning Commission has recommended approval.  (Council District 3) 

4.2F.  CASE NUMBER Z2005088 C:  The request of Jose L. Pinon & Miguel A. Colmenero, Applicant, for Jose L. Pinon, Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "I-1" General Industrial District to "C-2" C Commercial District with conditional use for auto repair on Lot 7 and the north 15.3 feet of Lot 8, Block 4, NCB 3069 (3800 South Presa Street).  Staff's recommendation was for approval. Zoning Commission has recommended approval with conditions.  (Council District 3) 

4.2G.  CASE NUMBER Z2005064:  The request of Corey Parra, Applicant, for Louis Parra, Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "C-2" Commercial District to "MF-25" Multi-Family District on the east 10 feet of Lot 11,  and Lots 12 through 14, , Block 38, NCB 8925 (212 Bynum Avenue, 927 and 931 King Avenue).  Staff's recommendation was for approval. Zoning Commission has recommended approval.  (Council District 4) 

4.2H.  CASE NUMBER Z2005063 C:  The request of Gabriel Aragon, Applicant, for Gabriel Aragon (Aragon's Garage), Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "R-4" Residential Single Family District to "C-1" C Commercial District with conditional use for auto parking and/or storage-short term for the auto repair shop (Aragon's Garage) located at 1904 Nogalitos Street on Lots 11, 12 and 13, Block 21, NCB 2630 (920 Big Foot).  Staff's recommendation was for approval. Zoning Commission has recommended approval with the following conditions: 1) A fifteen (15) foot buffer with Type C plant materials (as required in the UDC) shall be constructed along the south and east property lines; 2)A six-foot solid fence shall be maintained along the south and east property lines; 3) Lighting will be directed so it will not illuminate the residential neighbors (90 degree) full-cutoff.  (Council District 5) 

4.2I.    CASE NUMBER Z2005077 C:  The request of Patricia Hsu Payan, Applicant, for State Farm Insurance, Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "O-2" Office District to "C-2NA" C Commercial Nonalcoholic Sales District with conditional use for a contracting facility on Lot 3, Block 5, NCB 17875 (1415 Cable Ranch Road).  Staff's recommendation was for approval. Zoning Commission has recommended approval.  (Council District 6) 

4.2J.   CASE NUMBER Z2005084:  The request of Madison Realty & Development Corporation, Applicant, for Madison Realty & Development Corporation, Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "R-6" Residential Single-Family District to "C-3" General Commercial District on P-16, NCB 34361, north of the intersection of Potranco Road and West Loop 1604 North.  Staff's recommendation was for approval. Zoning Commission has recommended approval.  (Council District 6) 

4.2K.  CASE NUMBER Z2005062:  The request of Shaenfield DG, Ltd., Applicant, for Bobby Tiller, Jr., Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "R-6" Residential Single Family District to "C-2NA" Commercial Nonalcoholic Sales District on P-5C, NCB 16051 (10400 Block of Shaenfield).  Staff's recommendation was for approval. Zoning Commission has recommended approval "C-2NA" (Council District 7) 

4.2L.  CASE NUMBER Z2005080:  The request of Jerry R. Musquiz, Applicant, for Jerry R. Musquiz, Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "R-5" Residential Single-Family District to "MF-25" Multi-Family District on Lots 45, 46 and 47, Block 4, NCB 7490 (131 Dolores Avenue).  Staff's recommendation was for denial. Zoning Commission has recommended approval.  (Council District 7) 

4.2M.  CASE NUMBER Z2005046 C:  The request of Padmasiri Somawardana, Applicant, for Padmasiri Somawardana, Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "R-6" Residential Single-Family District to "R-6" C Residential Single-Family District with  conditional use for a courier service on Lot 13, Block 1, NCB 14701 (5975 Babcock Road).  Staff's recommendation was for approval. Zoning Commission has recommended approval with the following conditions: 1) There shall be no exterior display or sign with the exception that a nameplate, not exceeding three (3) square feet in area, may be permitted when attached to the front of the main structure; 2) No construction features shall be permitted which would place the structure out of character with the surrounding neighborhood; and 3) Business or office hours of operations shall not be permitted before 7:00 A.M. or after 6:00 P.M. (Council District 8) 

4.2N.   CASE NUMBER Z2005070:  The request of Brown, P. C., Attorneys at Law, Applicant, for Fourth Quarter Properties, XII, LLC, Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "C-3" ERZD General Commercial Edwards Recharge Zone District to "RP" ERZD Resource Protection Edwards Recharge Zone District on 6.665 acres, from "QD" S ERZD Quarry Edwards Recharge Zone District with specific use authorization for outside storage for a lumber yard to "C-3" ERZD General Commercial Edwards Recharge Zone District on 2.058 acres, from "QD" S ERZD Quarry Edwards Recharge Zone District with specific use authorization for outside storage for a lumber yard to "RP" ERZD Resource Protection Edwards Recharge Zone District on 18.60 acres, from "QD" Quarry District to "RP" Resource Protection District on 28.32 acres, from "QD" S ERZD Quarry Edwards Recharge Zone District with specific use authorization for outside storage for a lumber yard to "C-3" ERZD General Commercial Edwards Recharge Zone District on 26.93 acres, from "QD" Quarry District to "C-3" General Commercial District on 3.41 acres, from "O-2" Office District to "C-3" General Commercial District on 60.64 acres, all on 146.623 acres out of NCB 14747, across from the intersection of IH 10 West and La Cantera Parkway.  Staff's recommendation was for approval. Zoning Commission has recommended approval.  (Council District 8) 

4.2O. CASE NUMBER Z2005083:  The request of Unitech Consulting Engineers, Inc., Applicant, for Hawk Ventures, Inc., Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "C-2" Commercial District and "C-3" General Commercial District to "MF-33" Multi Family District on Parcel 22, NCB 13667 (8103 Babcock Road).  Staff's recommendation was for approval. Zoning Commission has recommended approval.  (Council District 8)                                                                       

5.      3:00 P.M. - Consideration of the following items: [Presented by Ramiro A. Cavazos, Director, Economic Development; Jelynne LeBlanc Burley, Assistant City Manager] 

A.           Public Hearing And Consider An Designating The Washington Mutual Reinvestment Zone, Consisting Of 75 Acres Located At 20855 Stone Oak Parkway, Provided That Washington Mutual Bank Locates In Regional Operations Center on the property.  

B.           An authorizing the negotiation of terms and conditions of a Tax Phase-In Agreement with Washington Mutual Bank to exempt one hundred percent (100%) of ad valorem taxation for ten (10) years on personal property improvements of approximately $7,200,000.00; approving exceptions to the Tax Phase-In Guidelines to allow for the location of the property to be on the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone and to allow for a ten (10) year term versus a six (6) year term; authorizing the execution of said agreement provided Washington Mutual Bank locates its Regional Operations Center in the Washington Mutual Reinvestment Zone. 

C.           An authorizing the negotiation of terms and conditions of an Incentive Fund Grant Agreement with Washington Mutual Bank providing up to $3,000,000.00 from the Economic Development Incentive Fund for customized job training; approving exceptions; authorizing execution of said agreement provided that Washington Mutual Bank locates its Regional Operations Center in the Washington Mutual Reinvestment Zone; appropriating funds; and providing for payment.  

6.      5:00 P.M. - Citizens to Be Heard. 

7.  6:00 P.M. - First Public regarding the proposed limited purpose annexation of an area in and adjacent to the Timberwood Park Area. [Presented by Emil R. Moncivais, Director, Planning; Jelynne LeBlanc Burley, Assistant City Manager] 

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 various types of commodities and services on an annual contract basis for Fiscal Year 2005-2006 for an estimated combined annual cost of $523,560.00 to include contracts for:  Collins dynamics lights and parts; repair of Iteris video detection equipment; Harrington valve repair parts; and Hitachi fiber disk drives and expansion units.  [Presented by Janie B. Cantu, Director, Purchasing & General Services; Erik J. Walsh, Assistant to the City Manager]  

Capital Improvement Items 

    9.  An amending the professional services agreement with Beaty and Partners Architects, Inc. for the provision of                 architectural and engineering services in connection with the Office, Classroom and Administration Building at Stinson Municipal Airport, to expand the scope of services; authorizing a budget adjustment for the additional services to be performed, in an amount not to exceed $154,646.00; authorizing $15,465.00 for contingency expenses; revising the budget; and providing for payment. [Presented by Roland A. Lozano, Assistant to the City Manager; J. Rolando Bono, Interim City Manager] 

Items Concerning the Purchase, Sale or Lease of Real Property 

10. An approving an amendment of the Earnest Money Contract for the purchase of the property located at 2219 Babcock Road by the City of San Antonio from the Children's Shelter Foundation; authorizing the City to 1) pay a reduced purchase price of $1,375,000.00 in consideration for the costs associated with additional roof and environmental conditions discovered during the City's due diligence period; and 2) reallocating the $225,000.00 reduction in sales price for use on other project related expenses. [Presented by Rebecca Waldman, Director, Asset Management; Erik J. Walsh, Assistant to the City Manager] 

11. An authorizing the San Antonio Water System to declare as surplus and dispose of two (2) tracts of real property legally described as Lots 15-20, 41-A, and part of 41, NCB 6294; Lots 47-54, NCB 6295, known as the former Butter Krust Bakery Building located at 2201 Broadway Street and all of City Block A-6, a portion of City Block A-47 and the remainder of Lot 33, NCB 6300, known as the former Playland Park Site located at 2222 N. Alamo Street in Council District 2. [Presented by Rebecca Waldman, Director, Asset Management; Erik J. Walsh, Assistant to the City Manager] 

12. Consideration of the following Ordinances related to the Transfer of Use, Benefit and Control of Property between the City and SAWS relating to the SAWS' Headquarters Building and the historic Yturri House:  [Presented by Rebecca Waldman, Director, Asset Management; Erik J. Walsh, Assistant to the City Manager] 

A. An authorizing the execution and delivery of a Fourth Amendment to Agreement for Transfer of Use, Benefit, and Control of Property between the City and SAWS relating to the SAWS' Headquarters Building and the Historic Yturri House. The Amendment (1) defers to May 31, 2005 the date by which SAWS must close; (2) approves a Leaseback Agreement between the City and SAWS; (3) establishes a re-defined purchase price for the property, ($7,363,590) pursuant to the terms of the Leaseback Agreement; (4) lists personal property that will be conveyed from SAWS to the City at Closing and (5) approves a Tri-Party Agreement among the City of San Antonio, SAWS and CPS pertaining to separation of utilities, along with an Amendment to the Tri-Party Agreement between City Public Service and the City of San Antonio reflecting no third party assignment provisions.

B.  An authorizing the execution of a Utilities Service Contract between the City and SAWS by which SAWS will provide chilled water and steam to the City for the current SAWS HQ Building.     

13. An authorizing the fee simple purchase of six (6) properties located along the Salado and Leon Creeks within Council Districts 2 and 8 that will add a total of 19.596 acres of creekway linear park space for a total amount of $113,183.15, under the Proposition Three Creekways Linear Parks Land Acquisition and Park Expansion Project; authorizing $2,160.00 in due diligence fees, for a total amount of $115,343.15; appropriating funds; and providing for payment. [Presented by Christopher J. Brady, Assistant City Manager; J. Rolando Bono, Interim City Manager] 

14. An authorizing the purchase of a 8.264 acre tract located adjacent to Martin Luther King Park in Council District 2 from John Poutra for the amount of $24,940.23; authorizing $1,000.00 for closing costs, for a total amount of $25,940.23 from Proposition 3 funds; establishing a budget; appropriating funds; and providing for payment. [Presented by Malcolm Matthews, Director, Parks and Recreation; Christopher J. Brady, Assistant City Manager] 

Miscellaneous 

15. An authorizing the transfer of $293,543.00 and appropriating an additional $5,129.00 for a total transfer of $298,672.00 from the Capital Improvement Reserve fund into the Capital Project for the New Fire Training Academy for furniture and other equipment. [Presented by Robert Ojeda, Fire Chief; Christopher J. Brady, Assistant City Manager] 

16. An authorizing the submission of an application and acceptance of a grant, if offered, from the Texas Department of Human Services for $795,690.00 to fund the 2005 Summer Food Service Project operated by the Department of Parks and Recreation for the period June 6, 2005 through July 29, 2005. [Presented by Malcolm Matthews, Director, Parks and Recreation; Christopher J. Brady, Assistant City Manager] 

17. An authorizing the execution of a contract with Barrio Comprehensive Family Health Care Center, Inc., in order to provide $400,000.00 of 2003 General Obligation Bond funds, and $600,000.00 of Community Development Block Grant funds to pay certain construction costs for the development of the Dr. Frank Bryant Health Center, which is to be located at 3066 East Commerce Street; and authorizing payments in connection therewith. [Presented by Dr. Fernando A. Guerra, Director, Health; Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager] 

18.  An authorizing the acceptance of $23,474.00 from the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) for support of the Environmental Health and Wellness Center Program of the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District (SAMHD) and extending the grant period of said program through September 29, 2005; revising the program budget; and authorizing payments for contractual services. [Presented by Dr. Fernando A. Guerra, Director, Health; Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager] 

19. An authorizing the acceptance of an amount not to exceed $56,575.00 from Alpha Home, Inc., in order for the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District (SAMHD) to participate in the Family First Project, which is an effort to provide in-home case management and health education services to at-risk women and their families, for the period September 1, 2004 to August 31, 2005; executing a contract; adopting the project budget; and approving a personnel complement. [Presented by Dr. Fernando A. Guerra, Director, Health; Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager] 

  1. An authorizing the assignment of a professional services agreement with Public Enterprise Group, Inc., to Active Network, Inc., and authorizing any remaining payments to be made to Active Network, Inc., upon acceptance by the City of certain deliverables as outlined in the professional services agreement. [Presented by Rebecca Waldman, Director, Asset Management; Erik J. Walsh, Assistant to the City Manager]

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

21. An approving the parade permit and authorizing the temporary closure of portions of certain streets near HemisFair Park from 7:00 A.M. until 9:30 A.M. on Saturday, May 21, 2005 for the AUA Convention 5K Run/2K Walk sponsored by Roger Solar's Sports. [Presented by Roland A. Lozano, Assistant to the City Manager; J. Rolando Bono, Interim City Manager] 

22. An approving the parade permit and authorizing the temporary closure of portions of certain streets from 7:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 28, 2005 for the Police Officer Memorial Run sponsored by the Run Away Store. [Presented by Roland A. Lozano, Assistant to the City Manager; J. Rolando Bono, Interim City Manager] 

Board, Commissions and Committee Appointments.                        

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

A.           An reappointing Roxanne Cuevas (District 5) to the Animal Care Services Advisory Board for a term of office to expire on April 3, 2007. 

B.           An reappointing Doug McMurry (District 9) to the Parks and Recreation Board for a term of office to expire on December 31, 2006.  

C.           An appointing Cheryl Shaw (District 9) to the Transportation Advisory Board for a term of office to expire on December 31, 2006.  

D.          An reappointing Dick Porter (District 9) to the City of San Antonio, Texas Educational Facilities Corporation for a term of office to expire on December 15, 2007.  

24.  An appointing Ruth Ellen Bird, Gigi F. Bowman, Turner Bowman, John A. Campbell, Charlie Rene Garza, James L. Johnson and Virginia Louise Salmons to the Board of Directors for Reinvestment Zone Number Twenty-Three, City of San Antonio, Texas, commonly referred to as the Meadow Way 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. [Presented by David D. Garza, Director, Neighborhood Action; Jelynne LeBlanc Burley, Assistant City Manager]  

ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION 

25. An bestowing the name of "The Norma S. Rodriguez City Council Chamber" upon the City Council Chambers for the City of San Antonio; as requested by Mayor Edward D. Garza, and Councilmen Roger O. Flores, District 1, and Enrique Barrera, District 6. [Presented by Leticia M. Vacek, City Clerk] 

26. 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] 

27. An ratifying services and authorizing the execution of a change order with Deloitte Consulting for implementation and staff augmentation services in an amount not to exceed $1,233,605.00; authorizing a reduction in scope for Plant Maintenance, Customer Relationship Management and Employee Self Service in the amount of $2,795,593.00, representing a net return to the ERM Project Budget and reduction of the amount payable to Deloitte Consulting in the amount of $1,561,988.00. [Presented by Richard Varn, Interim Chief Information Officer; J. Rolando Bono, Interim City Manager] 

28. Staff on the sale 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. [Presented by Milo D. Nitschke, Director, Finance; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager] 

  1. Consideration of the following Ordinances: [Presented by Rebecca Waldman, Director, Asset Management; Erik J. Walsh, Assistant to the City Manager]

A.           An authorizing execution and delivery of a Property Exchange Agreement between the City and the University of Texas Board of Regents setting out the terms of an exchange of City property at Cattlemen's Square for property at HemisFair Park owned by the University. 

B.           An authorizing execution and delivery of an Ingress and Egress Easement Agreement relating to the City's ability to access the HemisFair Park property from Durango Boulevard.  

C.           An authorizing execution and delivery of a Parking Agreement relating to the City providing parking services to the Institute of Texas Cultures on the HemisFair Park property.  

D.          An authorizing the execution and delivery of a Deed Without Warranty for the property exchange.  

30. A expressing the support and commitment of the City of San Antonio for the funding necessary to acquire and improve 400 or more acres and to provide utilities necessary for the development of a campus for Texas A&M University - San Antonio; and directing staff to negotiate terms and binding grant and loan agreements with CPS Energy for use of Community Infrastructure and Economic Development Fund (CIED Fund) moneys to acquire and improve a 400 acre site for the proposed campus, contingent upon approval of State funding for the campus development, as well as future approvals of CPS Energy and the City Council.. [Presented by Jelynne LeBlanc Burley, Assistant City Manager; J. Rolando Bono, Interim City Manager] 

31. A supporting Special Legislation for the creation of the Espada Development District. [Presented by Jelynne LeBlanc Burley, Assistant City Manager; J. Rolando Bono, Interim City Manager] 

32. An authorizing the co-acceptance of a grant with the San Antonio Water System in the amount of $1,800,000.00 from the U.S. Economic Development Administration for the installation of water and sewer infrastructure for the Toyota Manufacturing Facility, on-site supplier park activities, and nearby commercial development, for the grant period of January 1, 2005 through December 31, 2009. [Presented by Ramiro A. Cavazos, Director, Economic Development; Jelynne LeBlanc Burley, Assistant City Manager] 

  1. An amending the City's Small Business Economic Development Advocacy Program Policy Ordinance No. 100182 by specifying performance standards for Design-Build Construction Projects, in order to provide contracting opportunities for local Small, Minority, Women, and African-American owned businesses on Design-Build Construction Projects. [Presented by Ramiro A. Cavazos, Director, Economic Development; Jelynne LeBlanc Burley, Assistant City Manager] 

34. An amending Section 35-503 of the Unified Development Code related to Parks/Open Space Standards to modify specifications for park land dedication and for the fee in-lieu-of park land dedication and to Section 35-344 related to Planned Unit Development District to require a minimum amount of parks/open space. [Presented by Malcolm Matthews, Director, Parks and Recreation; Christopher J. Brady, Assistant City Manager] 

35. An authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute a "Standard Gross Lease and Operational Maintenance Agreement" with the Brooks Development Authority for the lease of 27,003 square feet of office space and outside area within and around Buildings No. 1156 and 1164 and an exclusive right to use the large-equipment wash bay located in Building No. 1107 to be utilized by the Storm Water Operations Division of the Department of Public Works, for a five (5) year period, with two additional five (5) year renewal options. [Presented by Thomas G. Wendorf, Director, Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager] 

36. A supporting the Alamo Area Association for the Prevention and Treatment of Addiction by designating various City departments as members of the Substance Abuse Task Force. [Presented by Dennis J. Campa, Director, Community Initiatives; Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager]

37. City Manager's Report. 

38. 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, 131st District Court, 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, 408th 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 legal issues related to the lawsuit styled San Antonio Building & Construction Trades Council et al v CoSA, Cause No 2005-CI 05812, Bexar County, Texas, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (consultation with attorney).