September 23, 2004
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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).
The City Council will convene for a "B" Session in the B Room of the Municipal Plaza Building at 10:00 A.M. for the following:
Staff presentation on the creation of a Crime Control & Prevention Taxing District. [Presented by Albert A. Ortiz, Police Chief; Christopher J. Brady, Assistant City Manager]
The City Council will recess into an executive session to discuss the following:
Discuss legal issues and competitive matters related to City Public Service, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (consultation with attorney).
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 City Council Meeting of June 24, 2004.
DISABILITY ACCESS STATEMENT
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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 Zoning Cases: [Presented by Florencio Peņa, Director, Development Services; Christopher J. Brady, Assistant City Manager]
A.
CASE NUMBER Z2004148: The request of City of San
Antonio, Applicant, for Multiple Property Owners, Owner(s), for a
change in zoning from "DR" Development Reserve District to "FR" Farm
and Ranch District, "RP" Resource Protection District, and "MI-1"
Mixed Light Industry District
for an area of approximately 4,080 acres, extending from the southern
limited purpose city limits of the city of San Antonio, southerly and
along the western right-of-way line of State Highway 16 to a southern
boundary extending easterly following the southern right-of-way line
of South Loop 1604 West for an approximate distance of 1.6 miles, and
then parallel to South Loop 1604 West as defined by the Texas
Department of Transportation, for an approximate distance of 3.25
miles to the eastern boundaries of and including the Galvan and Duran
tracts; thence northerly to the eastern right-of-way line of
Pleasanton Road continuing northeasterly along said right-of-way to
the limited purpose city limits of the city of San Antonio; the area
being generally between State Hwy. 16 and Pleasanton Road.
Staff's recommendation
was for approval. Zoning Commission has recommended (To be Heard
September 21, 2004) (Council District 3)
B.
CASE NUMBER Z2004086: The request of Continental
Homes, Applicant, for Continental Homes, Owner(s), for a change in
zoning from "NP-10" Neighborhood Preservation District and "C-3"
General Commercial District to "R-5" Residential Single-Family
District on 201.97 acres; "R-6" Residential Single-Family District on
66.39 acres; "PUD R-4" Planned Unit Development Residential
Single-Family District on 48.40 acres, "MF-33" Multi-Family District
on 22.06 acres, and "C-3" General Commercial District on 17.77 acres
out of P-1 and P-71, NCB 15248; and P-1 and P-1D, NCB 18044, property
located at the southwest corner of the intersection of Loop 410 West
and Ray Ellison Blvd. Staff's recommendation was for approval. Zoning
Commission has recommended approval. (Council District 4)
C.
CASE NUMBER Z2004020: The request of Bilmar
Construction, LP, Applicant, for Rosin-Johnson, Inc., Owner(s),
for a change in zoning on 44.6 acres out of NCB 18560 from "I-1"
General Industrial District to "R-5" Residential Single-Family
District on 32.7 acres, "C-2" Commercial District on 6.7 acres, and
"MF-25" Multi-Family District on 5.2 acres, west of the intersection
of Bandera and Eckhert Road. Staff's recommendation was for denial.
Zoning Commission has recommended denial. (Council District 7)
D.
CASE NUMBER Z2004161 C: The request of The Center
for Health Care Service, Applicant, for The Center for Health Care
Services, Bexar County Mental Health Mental Retardation (MHMR),
Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "C-1" Light Commercial District
to "C-2 NA C" Commercial Nonalcoholic Sales District with a
conditional use for a homeless shelter on Lots 1 through 8, Block 1,
NCB 9645, 3551 Culebra Road. Staff's recommendation was for denial.
Zoning Commission has recommended approval of "C-2 NA C" Commercial
Nonalcoholic Sales District with a conditional use for a residential
treatment facility with the following conditions: 1) Curfew for
residents shall be 9:30 pm Monday through Thursday and 10:30 pm Friday
through Sunday; 2) The natural buffer and a fence shall be maintained
along the north property line; and 3) Outside lighting shall be
directed downward onto the subject property and not emit any lighting
on nearby residences. (Council District 7)
E.
CASE NUMBER Z20266: The request of Roy Horn, III,
Applicant, for LB Horn Jr., Owner(s), for a change in zoning from
"O-2" Office District to "C-2" Commercial District on Lots 3 and 4,
Block S, NCB 14667, 6300 Block of Babcock Road. Staff's recommendation
was for approval. Zoning Commission has recommended approval. (Council
District 7)
5. 5:00 P.M. - Citizens to Be Heard.
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS MAY BE CONSIDERED AT ANY TIME DURING THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING:
CONSENT AGENDA
Capital Improvement Items
6.
An
accepting the low,
responsive bid of R.L. Jones, L.P., in the amount of $509,606.45 in
connection with the Courtland - North Main to McCullough and Ogden
- East Dewey to Ashby Community Development Block Grant Projects,
located in Council District 1; authorizing the execution of a
construction contract; authorizing $59,960.65 for miscellaneous
construction contingency expenses; authorizing $39,309.70 for expense
recovery; authorizing $1,000.00 for advertising expenses; authorizing
the reimbursement from San Antonio Water System (SAWS) in the amount
of $156,598.70 for sewer and water expenses, for an overall total
amount of $600,876.80; appropriating funds; revising the project
budget; and providing for payment. [Presented by Thomas G. Wendorf,
Director, Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City
Manager]
7.
An
amending the
professional services agreement and authorizing $25,415.00 for
additional professional engineering services payable to Pape-Dawson
Engineers, Inc. in connection with the Woodlawn-Bandera to Maiden (MPO)
Project, located in Council District 7; authorizing $24,000.00 for
additional engineering contingency expenses, for a total amount of
$49,415.00 from Certificates of Obligation; revising the project
budget; appropriating funds; and providing for payment. [Presented by
Thomas G. Wendorf, Director, Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer,
Assistant City Manager]
8.
An
authorizing the City
Manager or her designee to execute an Advance Funding Agreement and
authorizing funds in the amount of $1,994,049.35 payable to the
Texas Department of Transportation for construction costs in
connection with the I.H. 410 and U.S. 281 Outfall Improvements
Project, located in Council Districts 9 and 10; authorizing
$299,107.40 for construction contingency expenses; authorizing
$160,520.97 for expense recovery, for a total amount of $2,453,677.72
from Certificates of Obligation; appropriating funds; providing for
payment; and providing for an immediate effective date upon passage by
eight affirmative votes. [Presented by Thomas G. Wendorf, Director,
Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager]
9.
An
authorizing the
execution of an Agreement between the City, R.L. Rohde General
Contracting, Inc., and Lumbermens Mutual Casualty Company, for
completion of the Expansion of Three Police Substations Project
located at 7000 Culebra Road, 711 West Mayfield and 13030 Jones
Maltsberger, servicing Council Districts 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9 and 10;
authorizing payment in the amount of $365,638.52 from 1999-2004
General Obligation Public Safety Bond funds to R.L. Rohde General
Contracting, Inc.; authorizing the acceptance of $180,734.61 from
Lumbermens Mutual Casualty Company; appropriating funds; and providing
for payment. [Presented by Thomas G. Wendorf, Director, Public Works;
Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager]
10.
An
accepting the proposal
and amending a current consultant agreement with 2TEN Architects, Inc.
(DBE/SBE/MBE) to provide architect services in connection with the
Farmers Market Building Rehabilitation Project, located in Council
District 1; authorizing the execution of an amendment to the
professional services contract in an amount not to exceed $23,508.00;
authorizing $2,300.00 for contingency expenses; authorizing $3,400.00
for mandatory project fees; appropriating $97,400.00 for construction
expenses, for a total amount of $126,608.00 from the Market Square
Parking Improvements Trust Fund; appropriating funds; and providing
for payment. [Presented by Malcolm Matthews, Director, Parks and
Recreation; Christopher J. Brady, Assistant City Manager]
11.
An
accepting the low,
responsive bid of DonSan Construction, L.L.C. (SBE/MBE) to perform
construction work in connection with the Stone Oak Park
Improvements Project, located in Council District 9 for the base bid
amount of $243,897.00 and with one bid alternate for a total contract
amount of $283,470.00; authorizing the execution of a standard
construction contract; authorizing $30,005.00 for construction
contingency expenses; authorizing $5,693.49 for park materials, for a
total amount of $319,168.49; appropriating $208,361.00 in 1999-2004
Park Bond Funds; accepting a $100,000.00 grant from the Texas Parks
and Wildlife Department and transfers savings of $10,807.49 from
within the project budget; and providing for payment. [Presented by
Malcolm Matthews, Director, Parks and Recreation; Christopher J.
Brady, Assistant City Manager]
Miscellaneous
12.
An
authorizing the
execution of an agreement with the Witte Museum for the expenditure of
an amount not to exceed $150,000.00 from 2003-2007 Park Bond funds
to provide funding for a Master Plan to incorporate Pioneer Hall into
the overall plan for the Witte Museum and for general building
improvements to Pioneer Hall; appropriating funds; and providing for
payment. [Presented by Malcolm Matthews, Director, Parks and
Recreation; Christopher J. Brady, Assistant City Manager]
13.
An
accepting funds in the amount of
$80,000.00 from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission to be
used for contractual and related travel expenses for a technical
vendor to provide hardware, software, network and security support to
computer systems of public libraries located within the Alamo Area
Library System for the grant period September 1, 2004 through August
31, 2005. [Presented by Aubrey W. George, Acting Director, Library;
Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager]
14.
An
accepting funds in the
amount of $716,349.00 from the Texas State Library and Archives
Commission to be used for public library development in the Alamo
Area Library System, including supporting grant administration,
consulting, networked resources, services to disadvantaged
populations, continuing education, collection development, and the
purchase of library materials, for the grant period September 1, 2004
through August 31, 2005. [Presented by Aubrey W. George, Acting
Director, Library; Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager]
15.
An
accepting funds in the
amount of $258,079.00 from the Texas State Library and Archives
Commission to be used for the operation of the
San Antonio
Interlibrary Loan Center for the grant period September 1, 2004
through August 31, 2005. [Presented by Aubrey W. George, Acting
Director, Library; Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager]
16.
An
Authorizing the execution of an
amendment of the contract between the
city of San Antonio,
Department of Community Initiatives, and the united way of
san
antonio and
bexar
county, on behalf of
the Alamo Area Community Information System (aacis)
to accept additional funding in the amount of $15,000.00 for the
evaluation of and continued technical support for the
aacis website and to
extend the term of said contract through
december 31, 2004; and
revising the budget. [Presented
by Dennis J. Campa, Director, Community Initiatives; Frances A.
Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager]
17.
An
authorizing
the application and the acceptance of a Juvenile Accountability Block
Grant, upon award, from the office
of the governor,
Criminal Justice Division, by the
city of San Antonio's
Department of Community Initiatives, in an amount not to exceed
$345,848.00 for the period august
1, 2004 to july 31,
2005 to support the Striving Together to Achieve Rewarding Tomorrows
and the Neighborhood Conferencing Committees Programs; and approving a
budget and a personnel complement.
[Presented by Dennis J. Campa,
Director, Community Initiatives; Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City
Manager]
18.
An
authorizing the
acceptance of a grant from the Alamo Area Council of Governments
("AACOG") in the amount of $275,250.00 for the continuation of the
Supportive Services for the Elderly Project from October 1, 2004
through September 30, 2005; authorizing the execution of a grant
contract in connection therewith; adopting a budget; approving a
personnel complement; appropriating funds; authorizing the allocation
of carry forward funds; and accepting supplemental funds, if awarded,
during the contract period. [Presented by Dennis J. Campa, Director,
Community Initiatives; Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager]
19.
An
authorizing the City
Manager or her designee to renew a contract with Cambridge Integrated
Services Group, Inc., to provide
Third Party Claims
Administration Services for the City's Self-Insured Liability and
Workers' Compensation programs at a cost of $1,113,738.00 for a one
(1) year period beginning October 1, 2004 and ending September 30,
2005; and providing for an immediate effective date upon passage by
eight affirmative votes. [Presented by Sharon De La Garza, Director,
Human Resources; Frances A. Gonzalez; Assistant City Manager]
20.
An
authorizing the City
Manager or her designee to renew a contract with Medical Audit
Consultants, Inc., to provide Medical Cost Containment Services
for the City's Self-Insured Workers' Compensation program at a cost of
$280,000.00 for a one (1) year period beginning October 1, 2004 and
ending September 30, 2005; and providing for an immediate effective
date upon passage by eight affirmative votes. [Presented by Sharon De
La Garza, Director, Human Resources; Frances A. Gonzalez; Assistant
City Manager]
21.
An
authorizing the
execution of the First Amendment to the Professional Services
Agreement for Hotel Consultant Services for the San Antonio
Convention Center Hotel Project with HVS International, authorized and
approved by Ordinance No. 99012 on March 25, 2004, to provide
compensation in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00 for additional
consultant services during the Hotel Developer Proposal Evaluation
Phase for the Convention Center Hotel Project; and providing for
payment. [Presented by Ramiro A. Cavazos, Director, Economic
Development; J. Rolando Bono, Deputy
City Manager]
22.
An
authorizing an amendment
to the General Operating Agency Contract between the City of San
Antonio and the Greater Kelly Development Authority for five
capital projects (approved by Ordinance No. 98179 dated September 18,
2003) by extending the contract term one (1) year to September 30,
2005. [Presented by Ramiro A. Cavazos, Director, Economic Development;
J. Rolando Bono, Deputy City Manager]
Approval of Temporary Street Closures and Traffic Control Procedures for Special Events
23.
An
approving a parade
permit and authorizing the temporary closure of portions of certain
streets near St. Francis Church in connection with the St. Francis
5K Run to be held from 6:30 A.M. until 9:30 A.M.
on Saturday, October 2, 2004,
sponsored by St. Francis Church. [Presented by Roland A. Lozano,
Assistant to the City Manager; Terry M. Brechtel, City Manager]
24.
An
approving a parade
permit and authorizing the temporary closure of portions of certain
streets near Milam Park in connection with the Walk to Cure
Juvenile Diabetes to be held from 7:00 A.M. until 12:00 noon. on
Saturday, October 9, 2004, sponsored by the Juvenile Diabetes
Foundation. [Presented by Roland A. Lozano, Assistant to the City
Manager; Terry M. Brechtel, City Manager]
25.
An
approving a parade
permit and authorizing the temporary closure of portions of certain
streets near St. Pius X School in connection with the St. Pius X
Rebel Walk to be held from 9:00 A.M. until 11:30 A.M. on Saturday,
October 9, 2004, sponsored by St. Pius X PTO. [Presented by Roland A.
Lozano, Assistant to the City Manager; Terry M. Brechtel, City
Manager]
Board, Commissions and Committee Appointments.
26. Consideration of the following board appointments: [Presented by Leticia M. Vacek, City Clerk; Erik J. Walsh, Assistant to the City Manager]
A.
An
appointing Barry Bankler (Layman/Consumer Category
- District 2) to the Plumbing Appeals and Advisory Board for a term of
office to expire on March 20, 2005.
B.
An
appointing Richard Bird (District 6) to the Ethics
Review Board for a term of office to expire on February 21, 2006.
C.
An
appointing Ralph George Mehringer (District 2) to
the Open Space Advisory Board for a term of office to expire on August
29, 2006.
D.
An
appointing Karla Chapa (District 6) and Melessa
Rodriguez (District 6) to the San Antonio Youth Commission for terms
of office to expire on June 1, 2006.
E.
An
appointing Ron Campos (Mayor) to the Affirmative
Action Advisory Committee for a term of office to expire on January
31, 2006.
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
27.
An
bestowing the name "The Jo
Long Theatre for the Performing Arts" upon the Carver Community
Cultural Center Auditorium; and providing for an immediate
effective date upon passage by eight affirmative votes; as requested
by Councilman Joel Williams, District 2. [Presented by
Dennis J. Campa, Director,
Community Initiatives; Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager]
28. 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 fifteen (15)
professional artist contracts in an aggregate amount not to exceed
$163,592.00 for performances related to the Carver Community Cultural
Center's 2004-2005 season of events; authorizing the execution of
professional services agreements for related technical services, and
theatre rental agreements; authorizing the negotiation and execution
of agreements with comparable contractors in the event of
non-performance of services by an intended contractor; authorizing the
execution of letters of intent to reserve, subject to City Council
approval, performances for the 2005-2006 season; authorizing the
transfer of revenue funds from the Community and Visitor Facility Fund
and the Carver Community Cultural Center Trust Fund, to the Carver
Organizational Support Project, in the aggregate amount of
$203,525.00; ratifying the use of the ticket price schedule for the
2004-2005 carver season
of events and approving the continued use of said schedule; adopting a
budget and authorizing a personnel complement.
B.
An
authorizing the acceptance of $41,500.00 in
financial support from the Carver Development Board for the
fy 2004/2005 Carver
Community Cultural Center season; adopting a budget; and approving a
personnel complement.
C.
An
authorizing the execution of a management services
contract with the Carver Development Board in the amount of $55,598.00
for management of the Carver
Community Cultural Center for
the period
october
1, 2004 through
september
30, 2005.
D.
An
establishing a $1.00 preservation fee to be charged per Carver event
ticket item that will be utilized in a Renewal and Replacement Fund.
29.
on CPS Base Rate
Adjustment. [Presented by Ben Gorzell, Jr., Public Utilities
Supervisor/Assistant Director, Finance; Melissa Byrne Vossmer,
Assistant City Manager]
30.
A
requesting that each
member of the Municipal Civil Service Commission (not including
alternate members) submit a resignation, as requested by the
Governance Committee. [Presented by
Sharon De La
Garza,
Director, Human Resources; Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City
Manager]
31.
An
appointing the following
individuals to the Head Start Commission for a one year term beginning
october 1, 2004 and
ending september 30,
2005: talia
nye-keif
(mayor), Cathleen Mcauliffe (Council District (cd)1),
Linn Waiters (cd2),
Angie Villela, (cd3),
Jacqueline Martinez (cd4),
Tammy Morales (cd5),
Rosemary Perez, (cd6),
Tivy Whitlock (Cd7),
Yolanda Cuellar (cd8),
Ruben Cortez (cd9) and
Donna Bauer (cd10).
[Presented by Dennis J. Campa,
Director, Community Initiatives; Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City
Manager]
32. Consideration of the following ordinance: [Presented by Dennis J. Campa, Director, Community Initiatives; Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager]
A.
An
authorizing the
acceptance of a grant from the Alamo Area Council of Governments ("AACOG")
in the amount of $1,677,092.00 for the continuation of the
Comprehensive Nutrition Project ("CNP") from October 1, 2004 through
September 30, 2005; authorizing the execution of grant contracts;
adopting a budget and approving a personnel complement; appropriating
funds; authorizing execution of vendor and lease agreements with
non-profit agencies for operation of senior nutrition sites and use of
facilities and authorizes the acceptance of supplemental funds; and
authorizing the allocation of carry forward funds; and providing for
an immediate effective date upon passage by eight affirmative votes.
B.
An
authorizing
the City Manager or her designee to renew a contract with Selrico
Services, Inc., to provide the Department of Community Initiatives
with meal preparation and delivery services for the CNP for the period
of October 1, 2004 through September 30, 2005 for an approximate cost
of $2,272,705.00; and providing for an immediate effective date upon
passage by eight affirmative votes.
33. Consideration of the following Ordinances: [Presented by Dennis J. Campa, Director, Community Initiatives; Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager]
A.
An
acknowledging a contract
modification to the Alamo Area Child Care Delivery System (Ccds)
contract with Alamo Workforce Development, Inc., which extends the
contract through september
30, 2005 and which awards additional funding in the amount of
$32,696,357.00 for the period beginning
october 1, 2004 through
september 30, 2005;
authorizing the acceptance of said funding; authorizing the execution
of a delegate agency contract with the Alamo Area Development
Corporation in the amount of $617,614.00 to provide childcare services
in connection with the operation of the Alamo Area
ccds
program; and adopting a
2004-2005 ccds program
budget and approving a personnel complement.
B.
An
authorizing the execution of
a Child Care Local Match Contribution Agreement with Alamo Workforce
Development, Inc. (awd),
which pledges certification of local expenditures in the amount of
$1,844,171.00 to be used as local match to generate federal funds of
$3,663,733.00 in connection with the operation of the Alamo Area Child
Care Delivery System (Ccds)
Program; authorizing certification of said expenditures in connection
therewith; authorizing the acceptance of federal funds in the amount
of $3,663,733.00 for the provision of child care services; and
revising the ccds
program budget.
34. Consideration of the following Ordinances: [Presented by Milo D. Nitschke, Director, Finance; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager]
A.
An
amending
Ordinance No. 93760, passed and approved on April 12, 2001, by
authorizing the use of two facsimile signatures on checks written less
than $25,000.00 on the City's Controller Disbursement Depository
Account.
B.
An
authorizing
the Finance Director to consolidate and restructure the financial
account records for Capital Project Bond Funds in order to enhance the
future accounting and reporting for Capital Projects and facilitate
the conversion of financial accounting information for Capital
Projects to SAP.
35.
An
amending the contract with
Deloitte Consulting, L.P. to revise the Phase III Waves A & B
Development Services and Phase III Waves C, D, E, F & G ERP/CRM
Statements of Work to incorporate changes in project scope;
authorizing the transfer of funds in the amount of $2,090,000.00
($1,900,000.00 for fees and $190,000 for expenses) from the project
contingency for the implementation of SAP Plant Maintenance Work
Orders, reducing the amount payable to Deloitte Consulting, L.P. in
the amount of $215,424.00, and establishing an option for additional
support hours to be executed by the Project Director as required.
[Presented by Troy Elliott, Project Director,
Enterprise
Resource Management; J. Rolando Bono, Deputy
City Manager]
36.
An
authorizing the City
Manager, or her Designee, to execute a contract with
Medical-Dental-Hospital Bureau of San Antonio, Inc. d/b/a Business
and Professional Service (B&P) to provide billing and collection
services of the San Antonio Fire Department's Emergency Medical
Services (EMS) fees at a fixed fee of 10.9% of the net amount
collected, for a five (5) year period, beginning October 1, 2004 and
ending September 30, 2009, with the option for one additional two-year
extension; and providing for an immediate effective date upon passage
by eight affirmative votes. [Presented by Milo D. Nitschke, Director,
Finance; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager]
37.
An
amending Chapter 35,
Unified Development Code, of the City Code of San Antonio, Texas, by
changing certain sections to conform to the City and County
Interlocal Agreement regarding platting in the extraterritorial
jurisdiction of the City of
San Antonio.
[Presented by Florencio Peņa,
Director, Development Services; Christopher J. Brady, Assistant City
Manager]
38.
An
authorizing an Advisory
Services Agreement in the amount of $110,000.00 between the City of
San Antonio and The Urban Land Institute (ULI), to develop a
concept plan and recommend marketing and development strategies for
the East Commerce Street corridor, between IH-37 and Monumental. [Presented
by Emil R. Moncivais, Director, Planning; Jelynne LeBlanc Burley,
Assistant City Manager]
39. Consideration of the following Resolutions. [Presented by David Garza, Director, Neighborhood Action; Jelynne LeBlanc Burley, Assistant City Manager]
A.
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
Foster Meadow Residential Development (City Council District 2)
bounded on the north by Rigsby Avenue, to the west near Lakeside
Subdivision, to the south near Crest Lake Subdivision, and to the east
near Foster Road for the purpose of supporting market rate housing and
other amenities for the area; 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.
B.
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
Rosillo Creek Residential Development (City Council District 2)
located at the intersection of Eisenhauer And Walzem Roads, for the
purpose of supporting commercial development and other amenities for
the area; 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.
C.
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
Brooks City-Base Development (City Council District 3) located inside
Loop 410, a half mile west of I-37, south of S.E. Military Drive and
east of Old Corpus Christi Road, for the purpose of supporting
infrastructure improvements, providing commercial, retail and
technology-based office space and other amenities for the area;
providing for a waiver of the $31,000 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.
D.
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
Hunters Pond Residential Development (City Council District 3) located
south of SW Loop 410 and west of Zarzamora Road for the purpose of
supporting market rate housing and other amenities for the area;
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.
E.
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
Hallie Heights Development (City Council District 4) bounded on the
west by Lackland Subdivision Unit 40, to the north by Sun Valley
Elementary School, to the south by Ray Ellison Boulevard, and to the
east by S.W. Loop 410 for the purpose of supporting market rate
housing, commercial development and other amenities for the area;
providing for waivers of the 2004 TIF Guidelines for Section VI (C),
Use Patterns and Special Districts and Section VI (E), Limitations of
the TIF Program; 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.
F.
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
Heathers Cove Development (City Council District 4) bounded on the
north by Valley High Subdivision, to the west by Loop 410, to the
south by Medina Base Road, and to the east by Indian Creek Park for
the purpose of supporting market rate housing, commercial development
and other amenities for the area; providing for waivers of the 2004
TIF Guidelines for Section VI (C), Use Patterns and Special Districts
and Section VI (E), Limitations of the TIF Program; 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.
G.
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
Ridge Stone Development (City Council District 4) bounded on the north
by Medina Base Road, to the west by Loop 410 South, to the south near
Ray Ellison Boulevard, and to the east by Palm Valley Drive for the
purpose of supporting market rate housing, and other amenities for the
area; providing for a waiver of the 2004 TIF Guidelines for Section VI
(C), Use Patterns and Special Districts and Section VI (E),
Limitations of the TIF Program; 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.
H.
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
Meadow Way Residential Development (City Council District 6) bounded
on the north by Meadow Village Subdivision, to the west by Meadow Way
Street, to the south near Marbach Road, and to the east by John Jay
High School for the purpose of supporting market rate housing and
other amenities for the area; providing for a waiver of the 2004 TIF
Guidelines for Section VI (C), Use Patterns and Special Districts and
Section VI (E), Limitations of the TIF Program; 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.
40.
An
amending the contract
between the City of San Antonio and Mainstreet Alliance of San
Antonio/Southtown to extend the term of the contract for two years
through December 31, 2006 in the amount of $50,000.00 per year and
authorizing Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds in the
amount of $50,000.00 for FY 2004-2005 available from the City's
Neighborhood Commercial Revitalization Program in connection with the
Mainstreet Alliance of San Antonio/Southtown Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) Project, located in District 1; appropriating
funds; and providing for payment. [Presented by David Garza, Director,
Neighborhood Action; Jelynne LeBlanc Burley, Assistant City Manager]
41.
An
approving the
administrative services budget of the San Antonio Housing Trust
Foundation, Inc. in the amount of $359,930.00 for staffing and
administration of the City of San Antonio Housing Trust for Fiscal
Year 2004-2005; approving the personnel complement and contract for
services; and authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to
execute all documents in connection therewith. [Presented by David
Garza, Director, Neighborhood Action; Jelynne LeBlanc Burley,
Assistant City Manager]
42.
An
approving a San Antonio
Housing Trust Board Resolution to initiate the 2004 Funding Round
request for proposal process to make available $1,250,000.00 in
trust funds and other funding sources for disbursement as an award of
trust assistance for eligible housing projects. [Presented by David
Garza, Director, Neighborhood Action; Jelynne LeBlanc Burley, Assistant
City Manager]
43.
An
approving revisions to the
Declaration of Trust for the City of San Antonio Housing Trust
established in 1988 and revisions to the Final Rules and Regulations
for the Operations of the San Antonio Housing Trust as recommended by
the San Antonio Housing Trust Board of Trustees by Resolution T0408-01
approved on August 16, 2004.
[Presented by David Garza, Director, Neighborhood Action; Jelynne
LeBlanc Burley, Assistant City Manager]
44.
An
rescheduling the City Council meetings
and Subcommittee meetings of October 28, 2004; November 11 and 25, 2004;
and December 2, 23 and 30, 2004. [Presented by Leticia M. Vacek,
City Clerk; Erik J. Walsh, Assistant to the City Manager]
45.
An
approving a Lease Agreement
with Midtown Enterprises, Ltd., as Landlord, for approximately 750
rentable square feet
at 1804 Blanco Road in the Midtown Merchants Building
for the
District 1 Constituent Office at a monthly rental of $975.00 for
twenty-four months commencing October 15, 2004 or the date of City's
acceptance of the Premises after completion of improvements to the
leased space, with an additional 24-month renewal term, subject to City
Council approval and contingent upon appropriation of funds; authorizing
funds in the amount of $11,260.00 for rent in FY 04-05; and authorizing
payment; as requested by Councilman Roger O. Flores, District 1.
46. City Manager's Report.
47. The City Council will recess into an executive session to discuss the following:
A. Discuss legal issues related to Minella v. City of San Antonio, et al., CA SA-03-CA-246-FB, in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, San Antonio Division, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (consultation with attorney).
B. Discuss legal issues related to the resignation or removal of a member of the Municipal Civil Service Commission pursuant to Section 70, Paragraph 1 of the City Charter, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (consultation with attorney).
B.1. Deliberate the duties and evaluation of Isidro Cardenas as a member of the Municipal Civil Service Commission, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 (personnel matters).
B.2. Deliberate the duties and evaluation of David Soto as a member of the Municipal Civil Service Commission, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 (personnel matters).
B.3. Deliberate the duties and evaluation of Henrietta LaGrange as a member of the Municipal Civil Service Commission, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 (personnel matters).
C. Discuss one or more competitive matters related to competitive activity by City Public Service, a public power utility, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.086 (certain public power utilities: competitive matters), and related legal issues, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (consultation with attorney).
D. Deliberate the appointment and employment of an Interim City Manager effective October 1, 2004, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 (personnel matters), and discuss related legal issues, pursuant to Section 551.071 (consultation with attorney).