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

Deliberate the offer of financial or other incentives related to economic development negotiations with the following business prospects: 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). 

II.     The City Council will convene in Council Chambers, Municipal Plaza Building in a Regular Council Meeting at 1:00 P.M. 

1.      Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. 

2.      Ceremonial Items. 

3.      Approval of the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of April 28, 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, Assitant City Manager] 

A. An authorizing the issuance of approximately $2,900,000 "City of San Antonio, Texas Taxable Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2005A"; providing for the payment of the certificates by the levy of an ad valorem tax upon all taxable property within the city and further securing the certificates by a lien on and pledge of the pledged revenues; providing the terms and conditions of the certificates and resolving other matters incident and relating to the issuance, payment, security, sale, and delivery of the certificates; authorizing the execution of a paying agent/registrar agreement and a purchase and investment letter; complying with the provisions of the depository trust company's letter of representations; enacting other provisions incident and related to the subject and purpose of this ordinance; and providing for an immediate effective date upon passage by eight affirmative votes.

 

B. A by the City Council of the City of San Antonio, Texas rescheduling the sale of all or a portion of obligations to be issued as one or more series and designated as "City of San Antonio, Texas Taxable Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2005A/B" pending certain contract negotiations; and resolving other matters in connection therewith.  

5.      3:00 P.M. - Public Hearing and consideration the following Ordinances: [Presented by Andrew Cameron, Director, Housing and Community Development; Jelynne LeBlanc Burley, Assistant City Manager] 

A.           An adopting the 31st year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) in the amount of $16,484,172.00 and $142,145.00 in FY 2004-2005 CDBG program income as contained in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Consolidated Plan Annual Budget; authorizing the 31st Year CDBG Program; designating the 31st Year CDBG Program funds; appropriating 31st Year program funds in the amount of $16,626,317.00; allocating program funds to projects; establishing accounts; delineating program responsibilities; authorizing personnel classifications and pay ranges; establishing a revolving loan account for  Neighborhood Housing Services (NHS) and the Neighborhood Action Department; authorizing the reprogramming of CDBG funds in the amount of $111,362.92 available from City Council District 2 in the amount of $61,362.96 and City Council District 8 in the amount of $50,000.00; authorizing the close-out and cancellation of the affected projects and the creation and/or modification of the appropriate project budgets; revising the appropriate project budgets; authorizing the execution and submission of contracts and other documents as necessary in connection therewith; authorizing the appropriation and allocation of said funds to said projects; and providing for payment; authorizing the execution of all required contracts and related documents in connection with said 31st Year CDBG Program, and the projects thereunder; and authorizing the submission of the CDBG grant to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Consolidated Plan Annual Budget, certification and other information as required to HUD.

B.           An adopting the 14th Year Home Partnership Entitlement Grant (HOME) in the amount of $7,000,703.00, $225,885.00 in American Dream Downpayment Initiative (ADDI), and $237,855.00 in FY 2004-2005 HOME Program Income, as contained in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Consolidated Plan Annual Budget; authorizing the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Home Partnership Entitlement Grant (HOME) Program; designating the 14th Year HOME Program Funds; appropriating 14th Year HOME Program and ADDI Funds in the amount of $7,464,443.00; allocating program funds to projects; establishing accounts; delineating program responsibilities; authorizing personnel classifications and pay ranges; authorizing the execution and submission of contracts and other documents as necessary in connection therewith; authorizing the appropriation and allocation of said funds to said projects; and providing for payment; authorizing execution of all required contracts and related documents in connection with said 14th Year HOME Program, and the projects thereunder; and authorizing the submission of the HOME grant to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Consolidated Plan Annual Budget, certification and other information as required to HUD. 

C.           An authorizing the establishment of a revolving loan account for San Antonio Alternative Housing Corporation (SAAHC); authorizing 14^th Year HOME Funds in the amount of $700,000.00 available from Community Housing Development Organization (CHDO) Set-aside payable to San Antonio Alternative Housing Corporation People Helping People Project; authorizing the execution of a contract with SAAHC in the amount of $100,000.00 available from the FY 2000-2001 Euclid Street Development Community Development  Block Grant (CDBG) Project to complete said project; authorizing the appropriation and allocation of said funds to said projects; and providing  for payment.                                                                                                                                                 

D.          An adopting the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Housing Opportunities For Persons With Aids Entitlement Grant (HOPWA) in the amount of $960,000.00 as contained in the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Consolidated Plan Annual Budget; authorizing the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 HOPWA Program; designating the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 HOPWA Program Funds; appropriating the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Program Funds in the amount of $960,000.00; allocating program funds to projects; establishing accounts; delineating program responsibilities;  authorizing personnel classifications and pay ranges;  authorizing the execution and submission of contracts and other documents as necessary in connection therewith;  and providing for payment;  authorizing execution of all required contracts and related documents in connection with the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 HOPWA Program and the projects thereunder;  and the submission of the HOPWA Grant to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Consolidated Plan Annual Budget, certification and other information as required to HUD. 

E.           An adopting the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) in the amount of $628,560.00 as contained in The Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Consolidated Plan Annual Budget; authorizing the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 ESG Program; designating the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 ESG Program Funds; appropriating the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Program Funds in the amount of $628,560.00 [Entitlement] and $628,560.00 from In-Kind Match; allocating program funds to projects; establishing accounts; delineating program responsibilities;  authorizing personnel classifications and pay ranges;  authorizing the execution and submission of contracts and other documents as necessary in connection therewith;  and providing for payment;  authorizing execution of all required contracts and related documents in connection with the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 ESG program and the projects thereunder;  and the submission of the ESG Grant to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Consolidated Plan Annual Budget, certification and other information as required To HUD. 

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

7.      6:00 P.M. - Second 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 low, responsive bid submitted by Selrico Services, Inc. to provide the City of San Antonio Parks & Recreation Department with the 2005 Summer Food Service Program for an estimated total cost of $554,279.63.  [Presented by Janie B. Cantu, Director, Purchasing & General Services; Erik J. Walsh, Assistant to the City Manager]  

9.            An accepting the bid submitted by Remotec, Inc., utilizing the Texas Multiple Award Schedule (TXMAS) contract, to provide the City of San Antonio Police Department with one (1) bomb robot for a total cost of $184,368.00 from Urban Area Security Initiatives grant funds. [Presented by Janie B. Cantu, Director, Purchasing & General Services; Erik J. Walsh, Assistant to the City Manager]  

10.       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 $329,623.00, to include contracts for: automotive clutch parts & service; Navistar International & Crane Carrier Corp. truck parts & service; processing of waste tires; and lease of digital duplicator equipment. [Presented by Janie B. Cantu, Director, Purchasing & General Services; Erik J. Walsh, Assistant to the City Manager]  

11.       An accepting the low, responsive bid submitted by Valero Marketing and Supply Company to provide the City of San Antonio with an annual contract for gasoline transport loads for an estimated annual cost of $4,397,560.00. [Presented by Janie B. Cantu, Director, Purchasing & General Services; Erik J. Walsh, Assistant to the City Manager]  

Capital Improvement Items  

12.       An and authorizing payment in the amount of $8,000.00 from 2003-2007 General Obligation Drainage Improvement Bond funds to Bill Reiffert & Associates, Inc., to provide structural engineering services, under a previously authorized Indefinite Delivery Professional Services Agreement, in connection with the Linda Lou - Presa to Hackberry Project, located in Council District 3; appropriating funds; and providing for payment.  [Presented by Thomas G. Wendorf, Director, Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager] 

13.       An selecting LNV, Inc., d/b/a LNV Engineering to provide professional engineering services in connection with the Sunset Phase II - Teak to Broadway MPO Project, located in Council District 9; authorizing the negotiation and execution of a professional services agreement in the amount not to exceed $170,000.00; authorizing $17,000.00 for design contingency expenses; authorizing $11,900.00 for Capital Administration costs; authorizing $2,000.00 for advertising costs, for a total amount of $200,900.00 funded with Certificates of Obligation; appropriating funds; and providing for payment. [Presented by Thomas G. Wendorf, Director, Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager] 

14.       An amending the professional services agreement and authorizing payment in the amount of $145,603.00 to Cheney, Morales & Associates, Inc. (ME) to provide architectural services in connection with the Medical Center Area Senior Multi-Services and Health Center project, an authorized 2003-2007 General Obligation Public Health and Safety Improvements Bond project located at 2219 Babcock in the Medical Center Area in City Council District 8; authorizing $22,315.00 for design contingency expenses; authorizing $9,947.00 for capital administration expenses; authorizing $2,000.00 for advertising expenses for a total amount of $179,865.00; 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 

15. An declaring the Marbach Phase I - Military to Pinn Road Project ("Project") to be a Public Project., an authorized 2003-2007 General Obligation Street Improvement Bond Project, located in Council District 6; declaring a public necessity for the acquisition of the fee simple title to certain privately owned real property, by negotiations and/or condemnation, if necessary, for public improvements as a part of the Project, to wit, all or portions of the properties being described as: (1) being  a 0.0509 acre (2,216 square feet) tract of land being out of and a portion of Block 50 and 51 (21.076acres), New City Block 15403; (2) being a 0.0059 acre (255 square feet) tract of land being out of and a portion of Parcel 24a, Block 51, New City Block 15403; (3) being a 0.0125 acre (546 square feet) tract of land being out of and a portion of Parcel 53C TRI, Block 52, New City Block15569; and (4) being a 0.0257 acre (1,119 square feet) tract of land being out of and a portion of Block 52, Lots 53, 53E and 55, New City Block 15569; in the City of San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, for a public purpose as part of this project; establishing just compensation for the property; appropriating funds in the amount of $13,300.00 from 2003-2007  General Obligation Street Improvement Bond funds for the project including miscellaneous expenses associated with the project such as appraisals and attorney's fees; authorizing the City staff and/or its designated representatives to negotiate with and to acquire the property from the owners on the approved terms; and authorizing the City Attorney and/or designated special counsel to file eminent domain proceedings.  [Presented by Thomas G. Wendorf, Director, Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager] 

16.       An authorizing $32,150.00 from 1999-2003 General Obligation Drainage Improvement Bond funds for the acquisition of fee simple title and/or easement interest and for other miscellaneous expenses in connection with the acquisition of eleven  (11) parcels of real property and declaring the Ansley Boulevard Drainage #1091 Project, an authorized 1999-2003 General Obligation Drainage Improvement Bond fund Project ("Project"), an authorized 2003 General Obligation Drainage Improvement Project located in Council District 4, to be a public project; declaring a public necessity for the acquisition of the fee simple title and/or easement interest to 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 properties; 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: 

ACRE(S)	LOT(S)	NCB	SUBDIVISION
0.52	northwest irregular 225 feet of Lot 1, Block 80	11056	Mayfield Park
0.82	northwest irregular 225 feet of Lot 1	11056	Mayfield Park
0.07	33, Block 80	11056	Mayfield Park
1.67	3, Block 48	11078	Harlendale Acres No. 8, Third Filing
0.534	3, Block 48	11078	Harlendale Acres No. 8, Third Filing
0.109	6A, Block 48	11078	Harlendale Acres No. 8, Third Filing
0.317	6B, Block 48	11078	Harlendale Acres No. 8, Third Filing
0.108	6C, Block 48	11078	Harlendale Acres No. 8, Third Filing
0.171	3, Block 51	11801	Harlendale Acres No. 8 Third Filing
0.66	476, Block 1	16696	Villa Grande

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

17.       An authorizing the acquisition of fee simple title to one (1) parcel of land and authorizing the expenditure of $12,811.40 payable to Lawyers Title of San Antonio as escrow agent for San Antonio Independent School District for such acquisition; authorizing $600.00 for related title fees; authorizing the expenditure of $100.00 for a right of entry fee; authorizing the expenditure of $1,200.00 payable to Dugger, Canaday, Grafe Incorporated for appraisal services, for a total amount of $14,711.40 in connection with the 2003-2007 General Obligation Street Improvement Bond and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funded Durango-San Marcos to Trinity Project, located in Council District 5; appropriating funds; revising the project budget; and providing for payment.  [Presented by Thomas G. Wendorf, Director, Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager] 

18.  An approving the Renewal and Extension of the Lease Agreement between the City of San Antonio, as landlord, and the Coahuila Trade Office, as tenant, for the continued use of approximately 1,186 square feet of office space within Suite 140 at the International Center, 203 S. St. Mary's Street in Council District 1, for a two (2) year term commencing May 1, 2005 and expiring on April 30, 2007, with a set rent escalation, plus Common Area Maintenance costs and a charge for janitorial services, both of which are subject to annual adjustment. [Presented by Rebecca Waldman, Director, Asset Management; Erik J. Walsh, Assistant to the City Manager] 

19.       An approving the execution of a Third Amendment to the Lease Agreement -Centro de Artes and a 2005 Funding and Construction Agreement with Centro Alameda, Inc., a Texas non-profit corporation, for the facility to house the Museo Americano located at 101 S. Santa Rosa Street, to extend the date by which the improvements must be completed, modify miscellaneous lease provisions, provide a funding agreement between the parties, and appropriating $400,000.00 in 2003 General Obligation Bond funds associated with this project. [Presented by Rebecca Waldman, Director, Asset Management; Erik J. Walsh, Assistant to the City Manager] 

20.       An authorizing a Pedestrian Bridge Easement containing 7,249.60 square feet (0.166 acres) for an existing eighty foot long covered pedestrian crosswalk over a drainage easement and a sixteen foot wide sanitary sewer easement, located in Council District 6, for the total consideration of $12,500.00. [Presented by Rebecca Waldman, Director, Asset Management; Erik J. Walsh, Assistant to the City Manager] 

21.       An authorizing a sixteen foot wide private permanent sanitary sewer and a twenty five foot wide temporary construction easement located within park property, NCB 17726, to service the proposed new Knollcreek Middle School, in Council District 10, for the total consideration of $7,495.00. [Presented by Rebecca Waldman, Director, Asset Management; Erik J. Walsh, Assistant to the City Manager] 

22.       An authorizing and consenting to the assignment and amendment of Lease No. 222010 authorized by Ordinance No. 99406 of June 24, 2004 at Stinson Municipal Airport, from Charles Olin Drennan d/b/a Ace Flyers, to Air Method Corporation for use of Building 605 a.k.a. Hangar 4 and 52,377 square feet of ground space at Stinson Municipal Airport. [Presented by Roland A. Lozano, Acting Director, Aviation; J. Rolando Bono, Interim City Manager] 

23.       An declaring Buildings 1314 and 1318 (Piedmont Hawthorne Aviation Hangar Facilities); Buildings 1330 (Airport Triturator Facility) and 1331 (Former Ellsinore Aircraft Maintenance/Repair Facility); Building 1335 (Restroom Facility at Ground Transportation Center); Building 1340 (Airport Terminal 2); Building 1401 (Santex Hangars, Unit-2 General Aviation T-Hangars); and Buildings 1410, 1420,1421,1422, And 1423 (Nayak Aviation Corporation Hangars/Shops and Offices) as surplus to the needs of the City of San Antonio and authorizing phased demolition of such buildings. [Presented by Roland A. Lozano, Acting Director, Aviation;  J. Rolando Bono, Interim City Manager] 

24.       An authorizing payment in the amount of $41,750.00 to The San Antonio Development Agency (SADA) for Rights of Entry fees, passed and approved on January 20, 2005, by Ordinance No. 100319, in connection with the City's program to acquire real property to establish a Texas A&M University System Campus in San Antonio, Texas; appropriating funds; and providing for payment. [Presented by Andrew Cameron, Director, Housing and Community Development; Jelynne LeBlanc Burley, Assistant City Manager] 

Miscellaneous

25. An authorizing the execution of a Memorandum of Agreement ("MOU") between the Federal Aviation Administration ("FAA") and the City of San Antonio, establishing their respective roles and responsibilities in connection with the Runway Safety and Improvement Project at the San Antonio International Airport; appropriating $12,600.00 for reimbursement of expenses; and providing for payment. [Presented by Roland A. Lozano, Acting Director, Aviation; J. Rolando Bono, Interim City Manager] 

26. An authorizing the execution of a maintenance agreement with Ungerboeck Systems, Inc. for Database Management Software utilized by the Alamodome, Convention and Visitors Bureau and Convention Facilities for Fiscal Year 2004-2005; authorizing payment in the amount of $3,473.75 for related services for the Alamodome from March 2005 through September 30, 2005; ratifying prior payment, from Fiscal Year 2001-2002 through Fiscal Year 2004-2005, in the amount of $120,636.00 by the Convention and Visitors Bureau and Convention Facilities; and providing for payment. [Presented by Melvin Tennant, Director, Convention and Visitors Bureau; Roland A. Lozano, Assistant to the City Manager] 

27.    An approving an "Interlocal Agreement for Installation of Intersection Traffic Signal" with the Northside Independent School District (NISD) in an amount not to exceed $5,100.00 to provide materials and the installation of a traffic signal system at the entry of the NISD Bus Depot and the Northwest Service Center, located at 6800 block of Culebra Road in Council District 6. [Presented by Thomas G. Wendorf, Director, Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager] 

28. An ratifying an "Intrajurisdictional Agreement for Installation and Maintenance of Electric Transmission and Distribution Lines" between the City of San Antonio and City Public Service for Fire Station No. 45 at 3415 Rogers Road in Council District 6. [Presented by Thomas G. Wendorf, Director, Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager] 

29. 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 to revise the number of clients to be served through the St. Mary's School of Law, Lawyering for the Homeless Program, in connection with the 2002 Supportive Housing Program. 

B.     An authorizing the execution of two Grant Agreement Amendments with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to revise the address of the Salvation Army New Start and Shining Start Transitional Housing programs in connection with the 2001 and 2002 Supportive Housing Programs. 

30.       An authorizing the submittal of technical submissions to the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) in connection with the 2004 Continuum of Care Homeless Assistance Supportive Housing Program; authorizing the acceptance of a grant in an amount up to $2,987,584.00 in connection with said program; authorizing the execution of Grant Agreements with HUD; authorizing the execution of delegate agency contracts, with the following agencies in amounts not to exceed the amount shown: the Center for Health Care Services (Men's Safe Haven) $355,624.00, Visitation House (Transitional Housing Program) $19,399.00, Seton Home (Transitional Housing Program) $14,700.00, Hope Action Care $144,373.00, the Salvation Army (New Start Transitional Housing Program) $89,786.00, the Salvation Army (Scattered Site Program) $210,904.00, American G.I. Forum National Veteran's Outreach Program $344,167.00, San Antonio AIDS Foundation (Transitional Housing Program) $56,212.00, Family Violence Prevention Services (Community Based Counseling) $190,224.00, Family Violence Prevention Services (Community Based Counseling Expansion) $87,330.00, Family Violence Prevention Services (Life Skills)  $59,985.00, Girls and Boys Town of San Antonio (Family Preservation) $280,664.00, St. Mary's School of Law (Lawyering for the Homeless), $103,018.00, the Department of Community Initiatives Child Care Delivery System Division - #1 $289,633.00, the Department of Community Initiatives Child Care Delivery System Division - #2, $403,292.00, the Department of Community Initiatives Dwyer Transitional Housing Program $243,720.00; and approving a budget and personnel complement. [Presented by Dennis J. Campa, Director, Community Initiatives; Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager] 

31.       An authorizing the Interim City Manager, or his designee, to accept an Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) grant in the amount of $2,078,147.00 to fund the San Antonio HIDTA Initiative, which consists of the Multi-Agency Drug Courier & Apprehension Task Force, the South Texas Intelligence Center, and the Director's Administrative Support Element, for grant period January 1, 2005 to December 31, 2005. [Presented by Albert A. Ortiz, Police Chief; Christopher J. Brady, Assistant City Manager] 

32.       An authorizing the execution of a professional services contract with Britts, Lackie & Associates in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 to provide consultation services pertaining to accounts receivable, and ratifying services provided in connection therewith. [Presented by Milo D. Nitschke, Director, Finance; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager] 

33.       An authorizing the execution of a professional services contract with Garza/Gonzalez & Associates, in an amount not to exceed $150,000.00, to provide consultation services pertaining to accounts receivable and payroll deductions, and ratifying services provided in connection therewith. [Presented by Milo D. Nitschke, Director, Finance; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager] 

34.       An authorizing the execution of a professional services contract with Padgett Stratemann & Company, L.L.P., in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00, to provide post SAP implementation support services. [Presented by Milo D. Nitschke, Director, Finance; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager] 

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

35.       An approving the parade permit and authorizing the temporary closure of portions of St. Mary's Houston, and Main Streets in downtown from 4:15 P.M. until 5:30 P.M. on Sunday, May 29, 2005 for the Eucharistic Procession sponsored by the Eucharistic Adoration of San Antonio.  [Presented by Roland A. Lozano, Assistant to the City Manager; J. Rolando Bono, Interim City Manager] 

36.       An approving the temporary street closure of North Medina between Morales and West Martin on Friday, June 24, 2005 from 8:30 A.M. until 10:00 A.M. in order for the American GI Forum Veterans Residential Center to hold its Grand Opening. [Presented by Roland A. Lozano, Assistant to the City Manager; J. Rolando Bono, Interim City Manager] 

Board, Commissions and Committee Appointments.                        

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

A.     An reappointing Jack Lappeus (Layperson Category - District 6) to the Board of Appeals for a term of office to expire on July 31, 2007. 

B.     An appointing Martina Barrera (District 9) to the Mayor's Commission on the Status of Women for a term of office to expire on December 31, 2006.  

C.     An appointing Bennett Feinsilber (Mayor) to the Greater San Antonio Crime Prevention Commission for a term of office to expire on December 31, 2006.  

D.    An appointing Thomas Aguillon (Real Estate Category - District 1) to the Brooks Development Authority for a term of office to expire on November 4, 2006.  

E.     An appointing Juan Villela (Licensed Mechanical Technician - Open Shop Category - District 1) to the Mechanical Board of Appeals for a term of office to expire on March 20, 2007.  

F.      An appointing Gabriel Lopez (District 1) to the Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees for a term of office to expire on May 30, 2007.  

ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION 

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

A.           An appointing three (3) members to the San Antonio Water System Board of Trustees for terms of office to expire on May 31, 2009 and reappointing James M. Mayor as Chairman. 

Nominees:       Douglas Leonhard (Northwest Quadrant - Mayor and District 8)

                           Larry Hoffman (Northeast Quadrant - District 5)

                           Michael Lackey (Northeast Quadrant - District 10)

                           Salvadore M. Hernandez (Southwest Quadrant - Districts 4, 5 and 6)  

B.           An appointing two Regular Members to the Municipal Civil Service Commission for terms of office to expire on June 6, 2007.  

Nominees:       Ronald B. Martin (District 1)  and Robert C. Mayhew (District 8) 

39.       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] 

40.       An designating the City South Management Authority ("Authority") with the boundaries of the property generally described as: that land within Loop 410 to the North, IH-35 to the West, a line 1,350 feet South of the centerline of the Medina River to the South and including an area to the South generally between State Hwy 16 and Pleasanton Rd.; the Southern boundary of the area following and then parallel S Loop 1604 W for an approximate distance of 4.85 miles to Pleasanton Rd. and continuing along 1,350 feet South of the Medina River to an East boundary line of IH 37, and comprising approximately 63 square miles; creating a board of directors for the Authority; granting the Authority those powers authorized by the Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 375, Subchapter O, and as may be amended, including but not limited to the power to develop and implement a master plan for the Authority, the zoning and planning powers of a municipality under the Texas Local Government Code Chapters 211 and 212 and the power to levy assessments and to impose a sales and use tax.  [Presented by Jelynne LeBlanc Burley, Assistant City Manager; J. Rolando Bono, Interim City Manager] 

41.       A expressing the City Of San Antonio's intent to consider the creation of a tax increment financing (TIF) reinvestment zone to finance public improvements in support of the Espada Development Project (City Council District 3) bordered generally by Loop 410 S at the north, State Highway 281 S to the west, south of Blue Wing Road to the south, and approximately 107 acres west of IH-37 S to the east, comprising a total of approximately 848 acres; for the purpose of supporting infrastructure improvements, providing residential, commercial and retail office space and other amenities for the area; providing for a waiver of the $31,000.00 processing fee; authorizing and directing distribution of a written notice of the City's intention to consider the creation of the proposed reinvestment zone to each taxing unit that levies a tax in the proposed zone; authorizing a request to each taxing entity for the appointment of a representative to meet with the City to discuss the project; and delegating authority to call and hold meetings with representatives of each taxing unit. [Presented by David Garza, Director, Neighborhood Action; Jelynne LeBlanc Burley, Assistant City Manager]                                          

42.       An approving the execution of a Ground Lease Agreement between the City of San Antonio, as Tenant, and the Brooks Development Authority, as Landlord, for approximately 8.23 acres of real property located at Brooks City-Base for a term of 99 years with one renewal period of 99 years for an annual rental payment of $1.00 and an annual common area maintenance/park services expense payment of approximately $21,350.00, to be used for the construction of a City/County Emergency Operations Center.  [Presented by Robert Ojeda, Fire Chief; Christopher J. Brady, Assistant City Manager] 

43.       An approving the terms and conditions of a Funding Agreement between the City of San Antonio and Bexar County for the construction of a jointly owned and utilized Emergency Operations Center; authorizing the Interim City Manager or his designee to execute said agreement in an amount not to exceed $4,000,000.00. [Presented by Thomas G. Wendorf, Director, Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager] 

44.       An accepting the proposal, amending a professional services agreement and authorizing payment in the amount of $555,776.00 to Fisher, Heck, Inc., Architects (SBE) to provide architectural services in connection with the Animal Care Facility, a 2003-2007 General Obligation Health and Safety Improvement Bonds project, located in the Southwest Business and Technology Park near Old Highway 90 and Texas Highway 151 in Council District 6, that will service the entire San Antonio Metropolitan Area; authorizing $30,000 for miscellaneous contingency expenses; authorizing $38,904.00 for capital administrative costs; authorizing $2,000.00 for advertising expenses, for a total amount of $626,680.00; appropriating funds; and providing for payment. [Presented by Thomas G. Wendorf, Director, Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager] 

45.       An designating SATRANS Joint Venture as the operator of a For Hire Shared-Ride Airport Shuttle Service between the Airport, Downtown and other destinations; authorizing and directing the Interim City Manager to negotiate and execute an Agreement with SATRANS Joint Venture for a primary term of five (5) years commencing on June 1, 2005 and, upon mutual agreement, for five additional periods of one year each; the City will receive the greater of a minimum annual guarantee of $175,000 or fifteen percent (15%) of gross revenues, including revenue received from advertising sales.  [Presented by Roland A. Lozano, Acting Director, Aviation; J. Rolando Bono, Interim City Manager] 

46.  An authorizing the execution of an agreement with National Western Art Foundation, a non-profit 501c(3) corporation allowing the Foundation to raise funds and develop plans for the renovation of the Old Main Library Building, formerly known as the Hertzberg Circus Museum and Library and authorizing negotiations between the City and the Foundation regarding a lease for most of the building for use as a library museum and western heritage center and as access to archival material known as the Gateway Portal project. [Presented by Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant to the City Manager; J. Rolando Bono, Interim City Manager] 

47.       An amending Ordinance No. 90485, passed and approved on September 16, 1999, by reallocating $3,790.12 from the District 3 FY 2000 One-Time Project funds designated to the Old Corpus Christi Road Sewer Lateral Project to the St. Leo the Great Fiesta Scholarship Gala; authorizing payment of $2,650.63 to the City of San Antonio Convention Center, $208.74 to the City of San Antonio Police Department and $930.75 to Harper Wood Electric Co., Inc., for services provided in connection with said gala on April 16, 2005; as requested by Councilman Ron Segovia, District 3.  

48.       Consideration of the following Case: [Presented by Florencio Peña, Director, Development Services; Christopher J. Brady, Assistant City Manager] 

ZONING 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, 13, and 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) 

49.       Ratification of Authorization for Councilman Carroll W. Schubert, District 9, who traveled to Washington, D.C., to meet with Federal Officials regarding BRAC issues from Tuesday, May 17, 2005 to Wednesday, May 18, 2005.

50.       City Manager's Report. 

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

Deliberate the offer of financial or other incentives related to economic development negotiations with the following business prospects: 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).