THE
FOLLOWING ITEMS MAY BE CONSIDERED AT ANY TIME DURING THE REGULAR COUNCIL
MEETING:
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL
CONSIDERATION
4.
An
rescheduling the City
Council meeting of July 21,2005 to the next available date, as
requested by Mayor Phil
Hardberger. [Presented by Leticia Vacek, City Clerk]
5.
An
amending
Chapter 2 of the City Code entitled "Administration" by
amending Article VIII entitled, "Boards and Commissions" which
governs the creation and operation of Boards and Commissions created by
City Council and amending any related ordinances, as
requested by Councilman
Richard Perez, District 4; Councilman Art A. Hall, District 8, and
Councilman Chip Haass, District 10.
[Presented by Leticia Vacek, City Clerk]
6.
An
establishing the "Finance San Antonio Ad Hoc Committee"
to address the current status of the financial industry within San
Antonio and make recommendations to the Mayor and City Council on steps
to take to increase the attractiveness of San Antonio to further promote
the development of the finance sector of our economy; and appointing
members, as requested by Councilman Art A. Hall, District 8. [Presented
by Ramiro Cavazos, Director, Economic Development Department; Jelynne
LeBlanc Burley, Assistant City Manager]
7.
An
establishing the Council Oversight on Spending and Trust
Committee (COST) to promote the public trust in government, establishing
responsibilities and appointing Council members, as requested by
Councilman Roland Gutierrez, Council District 3. [Presented by Martha
Sepeda, Acting City Attorney; J. Rolando Bono, City Manager]
8.
An
amending Ordinance No 96037 and approving changes to the
bylaws of the City/County Joint Commission on Elderly Affairs to include
changes to the bylaws governing member attendance, officer elections and
duties, and subcommittee powers and roles.
[Presented by Dennis Campa, Director of Community Initiatives
Department; Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager]
9.
An
accepting the offer submitted by Government Technology
Systems, Inc. to provide the Fire Department with video conferencing
system hardware and software for a total cost of $359,947.00, 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 bid from Granutech Saturn Systems
Corp. of America for the purchase of one surplus Barko (Crane) Grappler
160A with Saturn Shredder for a total amount of $85,701.00. [Presented
by Janie B. Cantu, Director of Purchasing & General Services; Erik
J. Walsh, Assistant to the City Manager]
11.
An
authorizing the issuance of Tax Exempt Multi-Family Housing Revenue
Bonds in an amount not to exceed
$13,870,000.00 to support the
construction of the Clark Pointe Apartments Project located near the
intersection of Clark Street and Rigsby in the City Council District 2. [Presented by Andrew W. Cameron, Director of Community Development
Department; Jelynne LeBlanc Burley, Assistant City Manager]
12.
Consideration of the following Public Works items: [Presented by
Thomas G. Wendorf, P.E., Director of Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer,
Assistant City Manager]
A.
An
accepting a proposal and authorizing payment to Pape-Dawson Engineers,
Inc. for engineering services in connection with the Traffic Signal
Study under the Indefinite Delivery Professional Services Agreement for
an amount not to exceed $140,000.00.
B.
An
authorizing $496,500 to improve traffic signals and
related traffic control devices within the Central Business District.
13.
Consideration of the following ordinances, as requested by Mayor
Phil Hardberger: [Presented by Leticia Vacek, City Clerk]
A.
An
appointing Councilman Art Hall (District 8) to the
Metropolitan Planning Organization for a term of office that shall run
concurrent with the City Council terms.
B.
An
appointing Councilman Art Hall (District 8) to the
San Antonio Mobility Coalition for a term of office that shall run
concurrent with the City Council terms.
CONSENT
AGENDA
Items
Concerning the Purchase of Equipment, Supplies and Services
14.
An
accepting the bids of
various companies to provide the following commodities and services on
an annual contract basis for an estimated combined annual cost of
approximately $819,619.00: passenger vehicle tires; potting soil; Bomag
confined area compaction equipment parts and service; S & S trailer
parts and service; and electrical parts and fixtures.
[Presented by Janie B. Cantu, Director, Purchasing & General
Services; Erik J. Walsh, Assistant to the City Manager]
15.
An
accepting the bid from Grande Truck Center to provide the Fire
Department with completion of the conversion work for a command vehicle
bus for a total amount of $419,956.00, funded by the Urban Area Security
Initiatives grant. [Presented
by Janie B. Cantu, Director of Purchasing & General Services; Erik
J. Walsh, Assistant to the City Manager]
Capital Improvement Items
16.
An
authorizing the execution of two agreements with the Texas
Department of Transportation in connection with traffic signal
installations located in Council District 10 at the intersection of
Bulverde Road and Classen Road in the amount not to exceed $56,598.12
and at the intersection of Loop 1604 and Bulverde Road for a cost
reimbursement to the City in the amount not to exceed $15,125.00
[Presented by Thomas G. Wendorf, P.E., Director of Public Works; Melissa
Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager]
17.
An
authorizing a professional services agreement with HVJ
Associates, Inc. for a three year term in the amount of $200,350.00 for
engineering services and $28,650.00 for Engineering Contingency, for a
total amount of $229,000.00 with an option to extend for three
subsequent one-year terms with Council approval in connection with the
Pavement Management System project, a citywide surveying and pavement
condition assessment project. [Presented by Thomas G. Wendorf, P.E.,
Director of Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager]
18.
An
authorizing funds in the amount of $136,697.07 payable to the
Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the City's portion of the
increased construction cost, $13,669.71 for Construction Contingency,
and $2,733.94 for Capital Administrative Costs, for a total amount of
$153,100.72 in connection with the McCullough - UPRR to Basse project, a
1999-2004 General Obligation Street Improvement Bond and Metropolitan
Planning Organization (MPO) funded project, located in Council District
1. [Presented by Thomas G. Wendorf, P.E., Director of Public Works;
Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager]
19.
An
authorizing a professional services agreement with Bain Medina
Bain, Inc., a SBE/ WBE firm, in the amount of $795,861.00 for
engineering services, $79,586.10 for Engineering Contingency, $55,710.00
for Capital Administration Costs, and $1,500.00 for Environmental
Contingency for a total amount of $932,657.10 in connection with the RIP
Rap #69, Phase IID project, a 2005 Storm Water Revenue Bond project
located in Council District 3. [Presented by Thomas G. Wendorf, P.E.,
Director of Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager]
20.
An
amending a professional service contract with Ford
Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $355,775 for engineering services and
the obtainment of applicable permitting from TxDOT, $35,577.50 for
Engineering Contingency, $27,394.68 for Capital Administrative Costs,
and $1,500 for Environmental Contingency for a total amount of
$420,247.18 in connection with the W.W. White Area Outfall, Phase I,
Part 1 project, a 2005 Storm Water Revenue Bond project located in
Council District 2. [Presented by Thomas G. Wendorf, P.E., Director of
Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager]
21.
An
authorizing a professional services agreement with Civil
Engineering Consultants, Inc., in the amount of $297,402.89 for
engineering services, $29,740.29 for Engineering Contingency, $22,900.02
for Capital Administration Costs, and $1,500.00 for Environmental
Contingency for a total amount of $351,543.20 in connection with the
W.W. White Area Outfall, Phase I, Part 2 project, a 2005 Storm Water
Revenue Bond project located in Council District 2. [Presented by Thomas
G. Wendorf, P.E., Director of Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer,
Assistant City Manager]
22.
An
amending a professional service contract with Civil
Engineering Consultants, Inc., in the amount of $80,350 for engineering
services in connection with the Goliad Road Outfall, Phase II Project, a
2003 Storm Water Revenue Bond project located in Council District 3.
[Presented by Thomas G. Wendorf, P.E., Director of Public Works; Melissa
Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager]
23.
An
appropriating funds in the amount of $30,000.00 in
Certificates of Obligation to facilitate the replacement of fire
sprinklers in the City Hall Annex Building at 506 Dolorosa. [Presented
by Rebecca Waldman, Director of Asset Management; Erik J. Walsh,
Assistant to the City Manager]
24.
Consideration
of the following Aviation items: [Presented by Roland A. Lozano, Interim
Aviation Director; J. Rolando Bono, City Manager]
A. An
amending Sections
2, 3 and 4 of Ordinance
No. 100386, appropriating
$66,700.00 to fund Field Alteration No. 2 in connection with the
Street and Drainage Improvement Project contract with Yantis Company at
the San Antonio International Airport.
B.
An
ratifying
Field Alteration No. 3 in the amount of $54,445.60 to Yantis Company
in connection
with the Street and Drainage Improvement Project at the
San Antonio Airport.
Items
Concerning the Purchase, Sale or Lease of Real Property
25.
An
authorizing funds in the amount of $231,901 for fee simple
title to eight (8) parcels of certain privately owned real property and
other miscellaneous expenses associated with the Stahl Road-O'Connor to
Judson project, a 2003-2007 General Obligation Street Improvement Bond
project located in Council District 10, and authorizing City staff
to acquire these properties at fair market value by negotiation or
condemnation, if necessary. [Presented by Thomas G. Wendorf, P.E., Director
of Public Works; Melissa
Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager]
26.
An
amending Ordinance No. 98400, authorizing additional funds in
the amount of $152,540.00 payable to Gerry
Rickhoff, County Clerk, for fee simple acquisition of 2,332 square feet
of land, and a temporary construction easement, out of Lot 25, Block 5,
NCB 11721, Oakdell Lockhill Estates Subdivision, located in Council
District
9, in connection with the Lockhill-Selma: West Avenue to N.W. Military
Project, a Metropolitan Planning Organization project and a 1999 General
Obligation Street Improvement Bond project, in Condemnation Cause No.
2005-ED-0035, City of San Antonio v. Alamo Garage Associates, Ltd.,
and Marine Midland Bank. [Presented by Thomas G. Wendorf, P.E.,
Director of Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager]
27.
An
authorizing funds in the amount of $90,669.09
payable to Bracewell & Giuliani, L.L.P. for legal services in
connection with the Bitters Road - West Avenue to Heimer MPO project
($2,708.53), Cherry Street Drainage #15B Phase II project ($4,722.61),
Culebra Drainage #58F project ($2,052), Escalon Street #I008 Drainage
project ($4,983.50), Hi-Lions Drainage #80 Phases III & V project
($17,755.00), Houston Street - Walters to Onslow MPO project
($2,573.01), Laddie Place Detention Pond project ($11,345.20), Leonhardt
at Low Water Crossing project ($3,860.17), Military Drive West to Reed
Road ($1,746), Octavia Drainage #63, Phase II, Part I project
($2,694.44), Pecan Valley - I.H. 10 to J Street MPO project ($3,484.98),
Pleasanton Road - Southcross to Mayfield project
($5,716.11), San Antonio River Improvements project ($4,107.45), South
Flores Drainage #70-70A Phase II-Part 3 project ($4,902.82), Western
Avenue Drainage #74 IIIA project ($7,672.27), Wurzbach Road at I.H. 10
and Ironside Intersections project ($64), and the W.W. White-Rigsby to
Lord Road project ($3,310.50); and the Fay Phase I Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) project ($6,970.50); funded from General Obligations
of the City and CDBG funds. [Presented by Thomas G. Wendorf, P.E.,
Director of Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager]
28.
An
authorizing the purchase of Storm Water Fee credits
in the amount of $200,000.00 from H. B. Zachry Company, in order to
release funds held in an escrow account related to the Six Mile Creek
#83F project. [Presented by Thomas G. Wendorf, P.E., Director of Public
Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager]
29.
An
authorizing the execution of a two-year Renewal and
Extension of a Lease Agreement with FNFS, Ltd., d/b/a B&W Finance
Company, as "Tenant", for the use of 936 square feet of
retail/office space and a drive through teller lane at the Houston
Street Parking Garage, located in Council District 1 at the intersection
of Navarro and College Streets for a monthly base rental amount equal to
$1,684.80 or $20,217.60 for the first year. [Presented by Thomas G. Wendorf, P.E., Director of Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer,
Assistant City Manager]
30.
An
amending
the existing Interlocal Agreement on Regional Flood Control, Drainage
and Storm Water Management Program between the City of San Antonio,
Bexar County, and the San Antonio River Authority that was approved
through Ordinance No. 96902, and authorizing the execution of an
agreement for the City's participation in the digital terrain mapping
of Bexar County, digital orthophotography, and ultimate hydrologic model
development by contributing funds in the amount of $1,884,030.00
available in the Storm Water Regional Facilities Fund and the
Information Technology Services Department Operating Budget. [Presented
by Thomas G. Wendorf, P.E., Director of Public Works; Melissa Byrne
Vossmer, Assistant City Manager]
31.
An
authorizing the execution of a contract with West Laurel
Heights First Missionary Baptist Church for the sale of
approximately
1.03 acres of City-owned property at the Southwest Business &
Technology Park (former Van de Walle property) in Council District 6,
for the purchase price of $43,560 per acre or the appraised value,
whichever is greater, and authorizing 5% of the final sales price for
real estate broker's fees, $590.00 for the title insurance policy, and
$500.00 for closing costs. [Presented by Rebecca Waldman, Director,
Department of Asset Management; Erik J. Walsh, Assistant to the City
Manager]
32.
An
authorizing the execution of a contract with Dahyalal A.
Gajera and Mehul Patel for the sale of approximately 11 acres of City
owned property at the Southwest Business & Technology Park (former
Van de Walle property) in Council District 6, for $19,602.00 per acre or
the appraised value,
whichever is greater, and authorizing 5% of the final sales price for
real estate broker's fees, $2,964.00 for the title insurance policy, and
$500.00 for closing costs. [Presented by Rebecca Waldman, Director,
Department of Asset Management; Erik J. Walsh, Assistant to the City
Manager]
33.
An
authorizing funds in the amount of $8,075.00 payable to Eckmann Groll, Inc. for appraisal services in connection with the Culebra/Loop 410 Detention Pond project ($850) located in Council
District 6, Laddie Place Detention Pond project ($2,625) located in
Council District 1, and the Loop 410 at Nacogdoches Drainage Improvement
project ($4,600) located in Council Districts 9 and 10; funded from
General Obligations of the City. [Presented by Thomas G. Wendorf, P.E.,
Director of Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager]
34.
An
authorizing the execution of a five year lease agreement, with
an option to renew for two periods of five years, with Parent/Child,
Inc. for space in the City's Colonel Victor J. Ferrari Community
Family Resource and Learning Center, for an annual amount of $16,704
plus utility charges for
the period August 1, 2005 through July 31, 2010. [Presented by Dennis
Campa, Director of Community Initiatives; Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant
City Manager]
Approval
of Temporary Street Closures and Traffic Control Procedures for Special
Events
35.
An
approving the temporary street closure of Avenue B Annex
between East Grayson Street and Avenue B on
Saturday, August 13, 2005
from 11:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. as requested by Sam's Burger Joint to hold
their annual Festival Bazaar located in City Council District 1.
[Presented by Roland A. Lozano, Assistant to the City Manager; J.
Rolando Bono, City Manager]
36.
An
approving the temporary street closure of Dugas Drive between
Rainbow Creek and the Dead End on Tuesday, August 2, 2005 from l:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., as requested by Darlene Rubio to hold
the annual National Night Out located in City Council District 6. [Presented
by Roland A. Lozano, Assistant to the City Manager; J. Rolando Bono,
City Manager]
37.
An
approving the temporary street closure of Mountain Top
Boulevard between Sharon Drive and Linda Drive on Tuesday August 2, 2005
from 3:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m, as requested by Shear Hills/Ridgeview
Neighborhood Association in order to hold its annual National Night Out
located in City Council District 1. [Presented by Roland A. Lozano, Assistant to the City Manager; J.
Rolando Bono, City Manager]
Miscellaneous Items
38.
An
amending Ordinance No. 99508,
authorizing the City Manager, or his designated representative, to
accept a Texas Automobile Theft Prevention Authority (ATPA) supplemental
grant in the amount of $22,482, bringing the total revised budget to
$2,882,441, to augment the San Antonio Police Department's effort in
reducing auto theft and related property crimes during the grant period
from September 1,
2004 through August 31,2005. [Presented by
Albert A. Ortiz, Chief of Police; Chris Brady, Assistant City Manager]
39.
An
establishing parking fees for the parking lot on the HemisFair
Park property located in Council District 1. [Presented by Thomas G.
Wendorf,
P.E., Director of Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager]
40.
An
authorizing a license agreement permitting City Public Service
to maintain its solar panel display at the
City's soon to be acquired
parking lot at HemisFair Park. [Presented by Rebecca Waldman, Director,
Department of Asset Management; Erik J. Walsh, Assistant to the City
Manager]
41.
An
authorizing the acceptance and execution of a Texas Department
of State Health Services contract change totaling $21,882.00 to augment
support for the ongoing Title XX Family Planning Program in the San
Antonio Metropolitan Health District (SAMHD) for the period of September
1, 2004 through August 31, 2005; authorizing the acceptance and
execution of a contract with the University of Texas Health Science
Center at San Antonio, Department of Family Nursing for the AVANTE
Clinic Project in the SAMHD for the period of May 1, 2005 through
September 30, 2008, providing SAMHD estimated Medicaid reimbursements
totaling $13,500; and revising the program budget. [Presented by
Fernando A. Guerra, MD, Director of Health; Frances A. Gonzalez,
Assistant City Manager]
42.
An
authorizing a holdover provision of the lease
agreements for the District 5 and District 7 Constituent Offices to
extend the tenancy on a month-to month basis and at a rental rate equal
to 110% of the rental rate, which is currently $200.00 for District 5
and $550 for District 7, pursuant to Ordinance No.95982 and Ordinance
No.96139, as requested by Councilwoman Patti Radle, District 5.
Board,
Commissions and Committee Appointments.
43.
Consideration of the following Board Appointments: [Presented by Leticia
M. Vacek, City Clerk]
A.
An
appointing Glenn G. Gregory (District 9) to the
Capital Improvements Advisory Committee for a term of office to expire
on October 25, 2006.
THE
CITY COUNCIL WILL RECESS FOR LUNCH AT NOON AND RECONVENE AT 1 P.M. TO
CONSIDER EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS AND ANY UNFINISHED COUNCIL BUSINESS:
44.
The City Council will recess into an executive session to discuss the
following:
A.
Deliberate the duties, appointment, and employment of the City Manager,
pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 (personnel matters),
and discuss related legal issues, pursuant to Texas Government Code
Section 551.071. (consultation with attorney)
B.
Discuss legal issues related to the lawsuit styled, City of San Antonio
v. Artemio Alanis, et al, Cause No. 99-ED-0029, in the Probate Court
No. 1, Bexar County, Texas pursuant to Texas Government Code Section
551.071. (consultation with attorney)
45.
5:00 P.M. - Ceremonial Items
46.
6:00 P.M. - Citizens to be Heard
47.
City Manager's Report
ADJOURN
7:00
P.M. - If Council has not yet adjourned, the presiding
officer shall entertain a motion to recess the council meeting.
If no motion is made or if a motion is made and it fails, the
meeting will continue until adjourned.
If a motion is made and it passes, the presiding officer shall
recess the Council meeting at 7:00 p.m. and reconvene the meeting at
9:00 a.m. on the following day.
