Agenda

Special City Council Meeting
Municipal Plaza Building
City Hall Complex
103 Main Plaza
San Antonio, Texas 78205
June 23, 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: 

Discussion on City Council Rules and Procedures. [Presented by Leticia M. Vacek, City Clerk] 

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 Eddie Bernal, St. Benedict's Catholic Church, guest of Councilman Kevin Wolff, District 9, and Pledge of Allegiance.
  1. Ceremonial Items.
  1. Approval of the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting of June 2, 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) 

4.2B.   CASE NUMBER Z2005004:  The request of Earl & Associates, P. C., Applicant, for Phelps-Toiton, Inc., Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "H" "C-3" "RIO-5" Historic General Commercial District, River Improvement Overlay to "H" "MF-33" "RIO-5" Historic Multi-Family District, River Improvement Overlay on Parcel 100, NCB 7650 (731 Riverside Drive). Staff's recommendation was for approval. Zoning Commission has recommended approval.  (Council District 3) 

4.2C.   CASE NUMBER Z2005006:  The request of  Baptist University of the Americas, Applicant, for Barrett Brothers Interests, Owner, for a change in zoning from "I-1" General Industrial District to "RM-5" Residential Mixed District on 8.53 acres out of NCB 11186 (Interstate 35 South Frontage Road). Staff's recommendation was for approval. Zoning Commission has recommended approval.  (Council District 4) 

4.2D.    CASE NUMBER Z2005104 C:  The request of Louis 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 a duplex not to exceed 13 units per acre (2 units on subject property) on Lot 7, Block 21, NCB 8917 (528 Wilcox).  Staff's recommendation was for approval. Zoning Commission has recommended approval.  (Council District 5) 

4.2E.     CASE NUMBER Z2005153:  The request of Casa De Mijos, Ltd., Applicant, for Casa De Mijos, Ltd., Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "MF-33" Multi Family District to "PUD" "MF-33" Planned Unit Development Multi-Family District on 11.89 acres out of NCB 11609 at the intersection of Tomas Circle and Rowley Road.  Staff's recommendation was for approval.  Zoning Commission's recommendation pending June 21, 2005 Hearing.  (Council District 8) 

4.2F.     CASE NUMBER Z2005106:  The request of H & E Equipment Services, LLC, Applicant, for Bexar County, Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "R-5" Residential Single-Family District to "I-1" General Industrial District on Lot 22, Block 1, NCB 13801 (5445 Randolph Boulevard).  Staff's recommendation was for approval. Zoning Commission has recommended approval.  (Council District 10) 

5.      3:00 P.M. -  Staff on the Five Year Financial Forecast. [Presented by Peter Zanoni, Director, Management and Budget; Erik J. Walsh, Assistant to the City Manager] 

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

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

CONSENT AGENDA 

Items Concerning the Purchase of Equipment, Supplies and Services    

      7.  An accepting the bid submitted by Nabco, Inc. to provide the City of San Antonio Police Department with a total       replacement containment vessel and treatment system (bomb container)  for a total cost of $461,000.00, from Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant funds. [Presented by Janie B. Cantu, Director, Purchasing & General Services; Erik J. Walsh, Assistant to the City Manager] 

8.      An accepting the bid submitted by Rampart Hydro Services, LP, a WBE company, to provide the City of San Antonio Aviation Department with paint deposit removal services for a total cost of $41,250.00. [Presented by Janie B. Cantu, Director, Purchasing & General Services; Erik J. Walsh, Assistant to the City Manager] 

9.      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 approximately $631,594.00 to include: automatic door maintenance; traffic sign materials; mud flaps; small engine parts & service; Simon-Telelect Hi-Ranger aerial tower parts & service; fire truck water pump parts; E-Z Pack recycling vehicle body parts & service; window cleaning services; exchange servers; lease of vehicles; and Alitec-Ingram roller parts & service. [Presented by Janie B. Cantu, Director, Purchasing & General Services; Erik J. Walsh, Assistant to the City Manager] 

Capital Improvement Items  

10. An accepting the low bid in the amount of $182,258.72 from Ram Building Services, L.L.C., in connection with the Parking Lot Expansion Project at the Cody Branch Library, located in Council District 8; authorizing the execution of a construction contract; authorizing $13,348.99 for construction contingency expenses, for a total amount of $195,607.71 from 2003-2007 General Obligation Library Bond funds; appropriating funds; providing for payment; and providing for an immediate effective date upon passage by eight votes. [Presented by Thomas G. Wendorf, Director, Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager] 

11. An authorizing payment in the amount not to exceed $43,707.00 from Council District 8 Neighborhood Accessibility and Mobility Program funds to Pape-Dawson Engineers, Inc., for traffic engineering services, under a previously authorized Indefinite Delivery Professional Services Agreement, in connection with the Traffic Impact Study of the Proposed Prue Road Extension, located in Council District 8; providing for payment; and providing for an immediate effective date upon passage by eight votes.  [Presented by Thomas G. Wendorf, Director, Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager] 

12. An authorizing $27,734.04 from 2003 Park Bond funds ($13,700.00) and revenues collected from UDC fees in lieu of park land dedication ($14,034.04) for costs associated with the West End Park Improvement Project in Council District 1, Levi Strauss Park Improvement Project in Council District 6, Ingram Hills Park Improvement Project in Council District 7 and Pytel Park Improvement Project in Council District 6; appropriating funds; and providing for payment. [Presented by Malcolm Matthews, Director, Parks and Recreation; Christopher J. Brady, Assistant City Manager] 

Items Concerning the Purchase, Sale or Lease of Real Property 

  1. An amending the current license agreement at McAllister Park in Council District 9 between the City of San Antonio and McAllister Park Little League, Inc., to add approximately 22.56 acres to the lease area. [Presented by Malcolm Matthews, Director, Parks and Recreation; Christopher J. Brady, Assistant City Manager]

14. An authorizing the reconveyance of property to E.S. Wright Investments, Inc. pursuant to a lease agreement between the City of San Antonio and E. S. Wright Investments, Inc. in connection with the Peach Creek Apartments Development Project; and authorizing the execution of all documents in connection therewith. [Presented by Andrew W. Cameron, Director, Housing and Community Development; Jelynne LeBlanc Burley, Assistant City Manager] 

Miscellaneous 

15. An approving a Consent Agreement between the City of San Antonio and the Sinclair Oil Corporation regarding the use and the federal registration of the trademark name "Tower of the Americas." [Presented by Malcolm Matthews, Director, Parks and Recreation; Christopher J. Brady, Assistant City Manager] 

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

16. An approving the parade permit and authorizing the temporary closure of portions of certain streets near the Alamodome in connection with the RK Group 5K sponsored by John Purnell to be held from 5:00 A.M. to 7:30 A.M. on Thursday, July 7, 2005. [Presented by Roland A. Lozano, Assistant to the City Manager; J. Rolando Bono, Interim City Manager]  

Board, Commissions and Committee Appointments.                        

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

A.     An appointing Lupita Castrejon (District 1) to the Mayor's Commission on the Status of Women for a term of office to expire on December 31, 2006.  

ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION 

  1. An revising rules and procedures for City Council. [Presented by Leticia M. Vacek, City Clerk]

19. An designating each member of the City Council as Mayor Pro Tem for a specified period during the 2005-2007 term. [Presented by Leticia M. Vacek, City Clerk] 

                                                                                                                                                                             

20. 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. A by the City of San Antonio Texas Empowerment Zone Development Corporation designating a new President and Vice President of the Board.

B. Adjourn.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

The City Council will reconvene to consider the following:

21. An authorizing the execution of an Airline-Airport Use and Lease Agreement with Frontier Airlines, Inc., at San Antonio International Airport, for a term to commence on July 1, 2005 upon passage by eight votes and end on September 30, 2006. [Presented by Roland A. Lozano, Interim Director, Aviation; J. Rolando Bono, Interim City Manager] 

22. The City Council will recess the meeting of the City Council and will convene as the Board of Directors of the San Antonio Housing Trust Finance Corporation to consider the following: [Presented by David A. Garza, Director, Neighborhood Action; Jelynne LeBlanc Burley, Assistant City Manager]

A. on the background and activities of the San Antonio Housing Trust Finance Corporation.

B.  A electing officers to the Board.

C. Adjourn.                                                               

                                                                                                                                                                             

The City Council will reconvene to consider the following:

23. City Manager's Report. 

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

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

B.                 Discuss legal issues related to a pending request for annexation submitted by the City of Timberwood Park Committee and the annexation of the Timberwood Park area for limited purposes, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (consultation with attorney).