Agenda

City Council Meeting
Municipal Plaza Building
City Hall Complex
103 Main Plaza
San Antonio, Texas 78205
June 9, 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: 

Briefing concerning the AlamoRMA Starter Toll System and  the Unsolicited Proposal Received by TxDOT from Cintra / Zachry American Infrastructure for the Construction and Operations of a Toll System in Bexar County. [Presented by Thomas G. Wendorf, Director, Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager] 

The City Council will recess into executive session for the following:  

  1. Deliberation regarding commercial and financial information received from Hanford Development  Corporation, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.087 (deliberation regarding economic development negotiations).
  1. Deliberations regarding the proposed construction of residential condominiums by a Texas limited partnership to be organized by Faulkner USA and built above the convention center headquarters hotel as contemplated in project agreement previously approved by City Council,  pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.072 (deliberation regarding real property); and discussion of  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 by Rev. Don Selman, Woodlawn Christian Church, guest of Councilman Julian Castro, District 7, and Pledge of Allegiance.
  1. Ceremonial Items.
  1. Approval of the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of May 19, 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] 

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

4.1A.   PLAN AMENDMENT CASE NUMBER   05005:  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 a 479.9 acre tract of land located at 16795, 16196 and 16700 U.S. 281 South, north of the Medina River from Agriculture and Rural Living Land Uses to Urban Living Land Use.  Staff's recommendation is for approval for the property east of U.S. 281 South (approximately 188.8 acres at 16196 and 16700 U.S. 281 South) and denial for the property west of U.S. 281 South (approximately 291 acres at 16795 U.S. 281 South).  Planning Commission's recommendation is for denial. (Council District 3)  

4.2A.    CASE NUMBER Z2005066:  The request of Manuel Gonzales, Applicant, for Day, McDaniel, and Fight for the Family of Texas Inc., Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "FR" Farm and Ranch District and "RD" Rural Development District to "UD" Urban Development District on P-10, P-10B, P-10C, P-10D, and 16.4 acres out of P-10A and P-62, CB 4006 (16795, 16196, and 16700 U.S. 281 South).  Staff's recommendation is for approval for the property east of U.S. 281 South (approximately 188.8 acres at 16196 and 16700 U.S. 281 South) and denial for the property west of U.S. 281 South (approximately 291 acres at 16795 U.S. 281 South).  (Council District 3) 

4.1B.   PLAN AMENDMENT CASE NUMBER 05007:  An amending the land use plan contained in the Near Northwest Community Plan, a component of the Master Plan of the City, by changing the use of a 0.48 acre tract of land located at 1012 Vance Jackson from Urban Low Density Residential Land Use to Community Commercial Land Use. Staff's recommendation is for denial.  Planning Commission's recommendation is for approval. (Council District 1)                                                                                                  

4.2B.    CASE NUMBER Z2005026 C:  The request of Michael Olguin, Applicant, for Michael Olguin, Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "R-5" Residential Single Family District to "C-2" C Commercial District with a conditional use for automobile sales with a maximum of five (5) cars for sale on the lot at any one time on the west 210 feet of Lot 7, Block 2, NCB 8417 (1012 Vance Jackson).  Staff's recommendation was for approval. Zoning Commission has recommended approval.  (Council District 1) 

4.2C.   CASE NUMBER Z2005107:  The request of 1119 South St. Mary's Street Partnership, Applicant, for 1119 South St. Mary's Street Partnership, Owner(s), for a change in zoning from (H) C-2 Historic Commercial District to (H) IDZ Historic, Infill Development Zone with uses permitted in C-2 and MF-25 with a maximum density of 14 units per acre on Lot 1, Block 11, NCB 948 and Lot A-21, Block 11, NCB 2963 (1119 and 1127 South St. Mary's Street).  Staff's recommendation was for approval. Zoning Commission has recommended approval.  (Council District 1) 

4.2D.   CASE NUMBER Z2005112:  The request of TI Rigsby, Inc., Applicant, for SCB Properties, Ltd., Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "I-1" General Industrial District and "R-4" Residential Single-Family District to "C-2NA" Commercial, Nonalcoholic Sales District on Lot K, NCB 10319, 1818 Rigsby.  Staff's recommendation was for approval. Zoning Commission has recommended approval.  (Council District 2)   

4.2E.    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 "R-6" C with conditional use for three (3) duplexes on the east 10 feet of Lot 11, 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) 

4.2F.  CASE NUMBER Z2005104:  The request of Louis Parra, Applicant, for Louis Parra, Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "C-2" Commercial District to "MF-25" Multi-Family District on Lot 7, Block 21, NCB 8917 (528 Wilcox).  Staff's recommendation was for approval. Zoning Commission has recommended approval.  (Council District 5) 

4.2G.  CASE NUMBER Z2004218:  The request of Earl & Associates, P. C., Applicant, for William E. Cooper, Inc., Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "C-2NA" Commercial, Nonalcoholic Sales District to PUD "R-5" Planned Unit Development Residential Single-Family District on Lot P-5, Block 35, NCB 17875, southwest corner of Cable Ranch Road and Waters Edge Drive.  Staff's recommendation was for approval. Zoning Commission has recommended approval.  (Council District 6) 

4.2H.     CASE NUMBER Z2005090:  The request of Carlos & Jose Adan, Applicant, for Carlos & Jose Adan, Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "R-6" Residential Single Family District to "C-3" General Commercial District on Lot 1, Block 1, NCB 16373 (7474 W. Military Drive).  Staff's recommendation was for approval. Zoning Commission has recommended approval of "C-3R".  (Council District 6) 

4.2I.   CASE NUMBER Z2005093:  The request of Kaufman & Assoc., Inc., Applicant, for San Antonio Housing Development Corporation, Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "R-6" Residential Single-Family District to "MF-25" Multi-Family District on 9.002 acres out of Lot 2, Block 2, NCB 18282 (7700 Ingram Road).  Staff's recommendation was for approval. Zoning Commission has recommended approval.  (Council District 6) 

4.2J.     CASE NUMBER Z2005111:  The request of Kenneth W. Pearce, Applicant, for Robert Blume, Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "C-3R" General Commercial District, Restrictive Alcoholic Sales to "C-3" General Commercial District on the southeast 60 feet of the northwest 124.75 feet of Lot 1, Block 1, NCB 18621 (5251 Timberhill Drive, #201).  Staff's recommendation was for approval. Zoning Commission has recommended approval.  (Council District 6) 

4.2K.   CASE NUMBER Z2005136 C:  The request of Earl & Associates, P. C., Applicant, for Multiple Owners, Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "R-6" Residential Single-Family District to "R-5" Residential Single-Family District on 30.465 acres out of NCB 18296 and "C-2" C Commercial District with a conditional use for a home improvement center on 29.544 acres out of NCB 18296 on Culebra Road and FM 1560.  Staff's recommendation was for approval.  Zoning Commission's recommendation pending Zoning Commission June 7, 2005 meeting.  (Council District 6) 

4.2L.    CASE NUMBER Z2005072:  The request of Fellowship Bible Church of San Antonio, Applicant, for Fellowship Bible Church of San Antonio, Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "RE" Residential Estate District to "C-2" Commercial District on 1.079 acres and "C-2NA" Commercial, Nonalcoholic Sales District on 4.273 acres out of NCB 14657 all out of 5.352 acres of NCB 14657 (8603 Huebner Road).  Staff's recommendation was for approval. Zoning Commission has recommended approval.  (Council District 7) 

4.2M.   CASE NUMBER Z2005100:  The request of City of San Antonio, Applicant, for Multiple Property Owners, Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "R-5" Residential Single-Family Neighborhood Conservation District "NCD-3" to "RE" Residential Estate, "NCD-3" "R-20" Residential Single-Family, "NP-15" Neighborhood Preservation and "NP-10" "NCD-3" Neighborhood Preservation Neighborhood Conservation District 3 on Benrus and Ridge Drive between Bandera Road and West Quill.  Staff's recommendation was for approval. Zoning Commission has recommended approval.  (Council District 7) 

4.2N.   CASE NUMBER Z2004289 S:  The request of Southern Towers Inc., Applicant, for Oakridge Baptist Church (LOA), Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "R-6" Residential Single-Family District to "R-6" S Residential Single-Family District with specific use authorization for a telecommunications tower on 0.0491 acres out of NCB 14002 (11003 Vance Jackson Road).  Staff's recommendation was for approval. Zoning Commission has recommended approval.  (Council District 8) 

4.2O.   CASE NUMBER Z2005110:  The request of Lutheran High School Association of San Antonio, Applicant, for Diamondback Golf Development, Ltd., Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "R-6" Residential Single Family District to "RM-6" Residential Mixed District on Lot 1, Block 10, NCB 18333 and Lot 9 P-10, P-11 and P-11A, NCB 34721 (18102 & 18104 Babcock Road).  Staff's recommendation was for approval. Zoning Commission has recommended approval.  (Council District 8) 

4.2P.   CASE NUMBER Z2005092:  The request of Kaufman & Associates, Inc., Applicant, for McMillin Texas Development LLC, Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "C-2" ERZD Commercial Edwards Recharge Zone District and "C-3" ERZD General Commercial Edwards Recharge Zone District to "R-4" ERZD Residential Single-Family Edwards Recharge Zone District on 74.595 acres out of NCB 17701, northwest of the intersection of Northwest Military Highway and North Loop 1604 West.  Staff's recommendation was for denial. Zoning Commission's recommendation pending June 7, 2005 Zoning Commission meeting.  (Council District 9) 

4.2Q.    CASE NUMBER Z2005135 S:  The request of Brown, P. C., Applicant, for Pelanje, LLC, Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "C-2" Commercial District to "C-2" S Commercial District with specific use authorization for an in-patient hospice on a portion of Lot 34, Block 7, NCB 17011 (13441 Blanco Road).  Staff's recommendation was for approval.  Zoning Commission's recommendation pending June 7, 2005 Zoning Commission meeting.  (Council District 9) 

4.2R.    CASE NUMBER Z2005094:  The request of Samuel Bledsoe, Applicant, for Texas Health Development IV, Ltd., Partnership, Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "O-2" Office District and PUD "O-2" Planned Unit Development Office District to "C-1" Light Commercial District on 0.5270 acres out of NCB 12160 (8501 Laurens Court).  Staff's recommendation was for approval. Zoning Commission has recommended approval.  (Council District 10) 

4.2S.  CASE NUMBER Z2005097:  The request of Steven Newton (NEWTON CONSTRUCTION), Applicant, for Steven Newton and Scott Earnest, Owner(s), for a change in zoning classification of Lots 6, 7, 8, and 9, Block 1, NCB 15687, from "R-6" Residential Single Family District to "I-1" General Industrial District save and except the southeast 75 feet; and to "C-3NA" General Commercial District, Nonalcoholic Sales on the southeast 75 feet of Lots 6, 7, 8, and 9, Block 1, NCB 15687 (4201 Stahl Road).  Staff's recommendation was for approval. Zoning Commission has recommended approval.  (Council District 10) 

                                                                                                                                                                             

5.      3:00 P.M. - 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 Empowerment Zone Development Corporation to consider the following: [Presented by Ramiro A. Cavazos, Director, Economic Development; Jelynne LeBlanc Burley, Assistant City Manager]

A. Public Hearing and Consideration of a by the City of San Antonio Texas Empowerment Zone Development Corporation authorizing the issuance of up to $35,000,000.00 in Tax Exempt Empowerment Zone Revenue Bonds for the Alamo National Bank Building Redevelopment Project; authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute a Loan Agreement, an Indenture of Trust, a Tax Agreement, and an Underwriting Agreement; approving the form of an Official Statement; and approving other matters in connection therewith

B. Adjourn.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

The City Council will reconvene to consider the following:

6.      A by the City Council of the City of San Antonio, Texas approving the issuance by the City of San Antonio, Texas Empowerment Zone Development Corporation of up to $35,000,000.00 in principal amount of its Contract Revenue Empowerment Zone Bonds (Drury Southwest Hotel Project), Series 2005, the proceeds of which will be loaned to Alamo National Building Development, L.P., to finance the redevelopment of the Alamo National Bank Building; and approving other matters related thereto. [Presented by Ramiro A. Cavazos, Director, Economic Development; Jelynne LeBlanc Burley, Assistant City Manager]

  1. 5:00 P.M. - Citizens to Be Heard.
  1. 6:00 P.M. - Second Public on the proposed Full Purpose Annexation of the Southside Initiative Expansion 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        

  1. 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 $1,080,054.00 for the following:  InfoUSA database license renewals; fuel card reader parts and service; Dresser, Galion, Gradall & Bomag parts and service; Etnyre parts and service; overhead door repair parts and service; locksmith service; Jacobsen parts and service; charter bus service; Bitelli and Hamm roller parts and service; Gomaco sidewalk & curb machine parts and service; Haundai loader parts and service; library non-print media; and line matrix printers.  [Presented by Janie B. Cantu, Director, Purchasing & General Services; Erik J. Walsh, Assistant to the City Manager]

Items Concerning the Purchase, Sale or Lease of Real Property 

  1. An declaring as surplus to the City of San Antonio's needs thirteen (13) farms consisting of 5,905.57 acres in Bexar, Medina and Uvalde Counties controlled by San Antonio Water System "SAWS" and authorizing SAWS  to sell the farms, less all transferable water rights allowed by State Statute. [Presented by Rebecca Waldman, Director, Asset Management; Erik J. Walsh, Assistant to the City Manager]
  1. An authorizing the acquisition in fee simple title of five (5) properties located along the Salado and Leon Creeks within Council Districts 2, 6 and 8 that will add a total of 48.4835 acres of creekway linear space for the total purchase price of $295,177.20; authorizing $3,181.00 for closing costs, for a total amount of $298,358.20 from Proposition Three Sales Tax Initiative funds; appropriating funds; and providing for payment. [Presented by Christopher J. Brady, Assistant City Manager; J. Rolando Bono, Interim City Manager]

Miscellaneous 

  1. An authorizing the acceptance of cash donations in the total amount of $600.00, $100.00 from Mid-Tex Distributing Co., Inc., and $500.00 from Merck & Company, to support the Special Immunizations Promotions Project of the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District; and revising the program budget. [Presented by Dr. Fernando A. Guerra, Director, Health; Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager]
  1. An authorizing the execution of a contract change with the Texas Department of State Health Services that sets forth additional clinical procedures and reimbursement rates for the Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program of the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District for the period July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2005; and revising the personnel complement. [Presented by Dr. Fernando A. Guerra, Director, Health; Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager]
  1. An authorizing the acceptance of grant funds from the State of Texas, Governor's Division of Emergency Management in the amount of $133,682.00 to be used to offset  administrative costs of the San Antonio Fire Department Emergency Management Office in its efforts to continually plan for natural disasters, for the grant period October 1, 2004 through September 30, 2005. [Presented by Robert Ojeda, Fire Chief; Christopher J. Brady, Assistant City Manager]

Board, Commissions and Committee Appointments.                        

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

A.           An appointing Jose M. Hernandez (District 10) to the Tax Phase-In Advisory Committee for a term of office to expire on December 31, 2006.  

B.           An appointing Eiginio Rodriguez (District 5) to the Zoning Commission for a term of office to expire on June 30, 2007.  

C.           An reappointing Richard Gonzales (District 5) to the City Commission on Veterans Affairs for a term of office to expire on December 31, 2006.  

D.          An reappointing Margaret Hartenstine (District 10) as Trustee to the South Texas Business Fund for a term of office to expire on May 9, 2008.  

E.           An reappointing Julie Gonzales (District 7) to the San Antonio Youth Commission for a term of office to expire on December 31, 2006.  

  1. An appointing Councilwoman Sheila McNeil as an ex-officio member to the Board of Directors for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Eleven, City of San Antonio, Texas, known as the Inner City TIRZ, for a two-year term of office to coincide with the City Councilmember term of office; providing for a waiver of Chapter 2, Article VIII, Boards And Commissions, Sections 2-400 - 2-402 of the City Code; and appointing Sheila McNeil as chairperson of the board for a one-year term effective January 1, 2006.   [Presented by David D. Garza, Director, Neighborhood Action; Jelynne LeBlanc Burley, Assistant City Manager]

ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION 

  1. An adopting the thirty-eight strategies outlined in the Cultural Collaborative: a Plan for San Antonio's Creative Economy, a Community Cultural Plan; and authorizing the ten-year implementation of the strategies in order to support the growth and recognition of San Antonio's Creative Economy. [Presented by Felix Padron, Director, Cultural Affairs; Roland A. Lozano, Assistant to the City Manager]
  1. An authorizing an amendment to the City's Tax Phase-In Agreement with MSPA Acquisition II, L.P. to remove one of the three original parcels of property (formerly the Adam's Mark San Antonio, now Crowne Plaza) from the Agreement; and discontinuing the abatement of ad valorem taxes for the removed parcel. [Presented by Ramiro A. Cavazos, Director, Economic Development; Jelynne LeBlanc Burley, Assistant City Manager]
  1. An Ordinance amending No. 100190 and sections of Chapter 21, Article IX of the City Code, stating findings that recognize the adverse secondary effects upon the public's health, safety and welfare resulting from the activities of Human Display Establishments, of public places where semi-nude topless dancing and fully nude dancing occur, and of public places where a state of nudity or semi-nudity generally exists; prohibiting nudity or semi-nudity or a state of nudity or semi-nudity in a public place; establishing exceptions to prosecution; establishing a licensing scheme for Human Display Establishments whereby compliance with the scheme serves as an exception to prosecution; setting permit fees of $50.00 to $375.00; providing penalties and enforcement including fines up to $2,000.00 per violation; authorizing suit to enjoin illegal activity and to enforce this ordinance; providing a severability clause and an effective date. [Presented by Martha Sepeda, Acting City Attorney; J. Rolando Bono, Interim City Manager]
  1. An amending Chapter 28 of the City of San Antonio Code, to clarify its purpose, define "Bandit Signs", and declare such signs as abandoned trash that may be discarded without notice to their owners; and directing publication; as requested by Councilwoman Patti Radle, District 5, and Councilman Richard Perez, District 4, with the support of Mayor Edward D. Garza and the Governance Committee. [Presented by Florencio Peņa, Director, Development Services; Christopher J. Brady, Assistant City Manager]
  1. Authorization for Councilwoman Sheila McNeil, District 2, and Councilman Chip Haass, District 10, who will travel to Washington, D.C. for the Chamber's "SA to DC XXVII" Convention from Sunday, June 12, 2005 to Wednesday, June 15, 2005.
  1. City Manager's Report.
  1. City Council will recess into an executive session to discuss the following:

A.     Deliberation regarding commercial and financial information received from Hanford Development  Corporation, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.087 (deliberation regarding economic development negotiations).  

B.     Deliberations regarding the proposed construction of residential condominiums by a Texas limited partnership to be organized by Faulkner USA and built above the convention center headquarters hotel as contemplated in project agreement previously approved by City Council, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.072 (deliberation regarding real property); and discussion of related legal issues, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (consultation with attorney).