Agenda  

 

At any time during 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 City Council Chambers and recess for an executive session in the C Room of the Municipal Plaza Building at 10:00 A.M. for the following: 

A. Deliberate the duties and basis for evaluation of J. Rolando Bono, Interim City Manager, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 (personnel matters). 

B. 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). 

C. Discuss status of economic development negotiations and incentives, including  the possible acquisition and disposition of an interest in real property, offered to business prospects that may locate within the corporate city limits of San Antonio and/or in areas proposed for annexation, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.087 (deliberations regarding economic development negotiations) and Texas Government Code Section 551.072 (deliberation on the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property). 

D.  Discuss legal issues regarding the negotiations with Landry's Restaurant's, Inc. for the proposed Tower of the America's lease agreement, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.072 (deliberation on the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property) and Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (consultation with attorney). 

E. Discuss legal issues relating to the convention center catering contract with the RK Group Joint Venture Partnership, 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. Cleo Edmunds, Historic Little Church of La Villita, Guest of Councilman Roger Flores, District 1.  

2.      Ceremonial Items. 

3.      Approval of the minutes of the City Council Meeting of July 29, 2004 and August 5, 2004. 

 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.      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 

5.      An accepting the bids of various companies to provide the City of San Antonio with the various types of commodities and services on an annual contract basis for FY 2004-2005 for an estimated combined annual cost of $175,761.00 to include contracts for:  Edgeport 22C USB expansion modules; emergency medical supplies; elevator maintenance for the St. Mary's Street parking garage; and police patrol vehicle radar units.  [Presented by Janie B. Cantu, Director, Purchasing & General Services; Erik J. Walsh, Assistant to the City Manager]  

Capital Improvement Items  

6. An appropriating funds in the amount of $297,653.00 from General Obligations of the City for facility improvements at the Municipal Plaza Building located at 114 West Commerce Street, and the Public Safety and Technology Center located at 515 Frio Street. [Presented by Rebecca Waldman, Director, Asset Management; Erik J. Walsh, Assistant to the City Manager]

7.      An amending the professional services contract and authorizing 2003-2007 Park Bond and Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds  in an amount not to exceed $11, 303.60 payable to Durand-Hollis, Rupe Architects, Inc. (DBE/SBE/MBE) for architectural services in connection with the Basketball Court Improvements Package Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project, located in City Council Districts 1, 4 and 6; authorizing $1,130.00 for contingency expenses; authorizing $500.00 for bid advertising/printing expenses; authorizing $19,600.00 for mandatory project fees for a total amount of $32,533.60; revising the project budget; appropriating funds; and providing for payment. [Presented by Malcolm Matthews, Director, Parks and Recreation; Christopher J. Brady, Assistant City Manager] 

8.      Consideration of the following Ordinances: [Presented by Kevin Dolliole, Director, Aviation; J. Rolando Bono, Interim City Manager] 

A.           An accepting the low responsive bid of Yantis Company in the amount of $1,470,910.00 for the construction of the Perimeter Road Reconstruction Project at San Antonio International Airport; authorizing the execution of a construction contract; authorizing $147,091.00 for construction contingencies, for a total amount of $1,618,001.00; revising the budget; and providing for payment.  

B.           An accepting the proposal and amending the professional services agreement, with the firm of Claunch & Miller, Inc., to increase scope of engineering services to provide full-time on-site inspection services in connection with the Perimeter Road Reconstruction Project at San Antonio International Airport in an amount not to exceed $135,000.00; revising the budget; and providing for payment.  

Miscellaneous 

9.      An authorizing the acceptance of a reimbursement grant in an amount not to exceed $160,500.00 from the Transportation Security Administration ("TSA") for reimbursement of expenses resulting from participation in the TSA Explosives Detection Canine Team Program at  the San Antonio International Airport during Fiscal Year 2005; appropriating funds; and establishing a budget. [Presented by Kevin Dolliole, Director, Aviation; J. Rolando Bono, Interim City Manager] 

10. An authorizing a one (1) year extension (FY 2005) of a Law Enforcement Personnel Reimbursement Agreement with the Transportation Security Administration for the use of Airport Police personnel at the San Antonio International Airport checkpoints, in an amount not to exceed $384,739.00; appropriating funds; and establishing a budget. [Presented by Kevin Dolliole, Director, Aviation; J. Rolando Bono, Interim City Manager]

11. An authorizing the Interim City Manager or his designee to exercise the final one (1) year extension option and amendment of the current contract with Cole Managed Vision to provide a vision program for City employees and their eligible family members at an estimated pass-through cost of $454,150.00, for the period beginning January 1, 2005 and ending December 31, 2005. [Presented by Sharon De La Garza, Director, Human Resources; Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager] 

12. An authorizing the Interim City Manager or his designee to execute a contract with Deer Oaks EAP Services in an estimated annual amount of $101,977.00 to provide an Employee Assistance Program for all non-uniformed active City employees and their eligible family members for evaluation, assessment and short-term counseling services, for the period beginning January 1, 2005 and ending December 31, 2007; and authorizing two (2) one (1) year extensions, subject to and contingent upon funding and approval by City Council. [Presented by Sharon De La Garza, Director, Human Resources; Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager] 

13. An authorizing the Interim City Manager or his designee to execute a contract with Concentra Health Services, Inc., in an estimated annual amount of $104,786.00 to provide drug and alcohol testing for prospective non-uniformed City employees and City employees operating commercial vehicles, for the period beginning January 1, 2005 and ending December 31, 2007; and authorizing two (2) one (1) year extensions, subject to and contingent upon funding and approval by City Council. [Presented by Sharon De La Garza, Director, Human Resources; Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager]

14. An authorizing the acceptance of $186,180.00 from the San Antonio Education Partnership representing support from the following seven local Independent School Districts:  San Antonio, Edgewood, Harlandale, South San, South Side, Southwest and Northeast; approving a budget; and authorizing the transfer and expenditure of any remaining funds from previous program years in support of Fiscal Year 2005 operations. [Presented by Dennis J. Campa, Director, Community Initiatives; Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager]  

15. An consenting to the inclusion of a portion of the City's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction in the proposed Emergency Services District #2, Guadalupe County, for the provision by the District of fire suppression and emergency medical services for individuals residing within the boundaries of the proposed District. [Presented by Christopher J. Brady, Assistant City Manager; J. Rolando Bono, Interim City Manager]

16. An approving an extension of line-of-duty leave for Fire Apparatus Operator Dwight D. Andreas that restores 2,640 hours (110 shifts) of personal leave for the period August 22, 2002, to November 1, 2003. [Presented by Robert Ojeda, Fire Chief; Christopher J. Brady, Assistant City Manager]

17. An ratifying the acceptance of a $185,222.00 grant award from the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division ("CJD") under the Violence Against Women Act ("VAWA") to continue the Early Intervention for Women Living in Domestic Violence Program for the twelve-month period beginning September 1, 2004 and ending August 31, 2005; establishing a fund; adopting a budget; and approving a personnel complement. [Presented by Andrew Martin, City Attorney; J. Rolando Bono, Interim City Manager] 

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

18. An approving the parade permit and authorizing the temporary closure of portions of certain streets near Sunset Station in connection with the Vital Alliance 5K to be held on Saturday, October 16, 2004 from 8:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. sponsored by Vital Alliance. [Presented by Roland A. Lozano, Assistant to the City Manager;  J. Rolando Bono, Interim City Manager]  

19. An approving the parade permit and authorizing the temporary closure of portions of certain streets near the Alamodome in connection with the Rheumatology 5K Run to be held on Tuesday, October 19, 2004 from 5:00 A.M. until 7:30 A.M. sponsored by John Purnell. [Presented by Roland A. Lozano, Assistant to the City Manager;  J. Rolando Bono, Interim City Manager]  

ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION 

20. An establishing terms and conditions of employment of J. Rolando Bono as Interim City Manager.

 

21. An appointing five (5) individuals to the Board of Directors for Reinvestment Zone Number Thirteen (13), City of San Antonio, Texas, commonly referred to as the Lackland Hills Project, located in Council District 4,  for two (2) year terms of office to expire on October 17, 2006.  [Presented by David D. Garza, Director, Neighborhood Action; Jelynne LeBlanc Burley, Assistant City Manager] 

Nominees: Donna A. Stewart, Ellen C. Moreno, Maria D. Reyes and Frank Moreno (all Developer Representatives), and Gordon A. Woods (Owner of Real Property in the Zone) 

22. An authorizing the acceptance of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Supplemental Grant Awards totaling $720,379.00 for the operation of the Head Start-Early Child Care Program for the period February 1, 2004 through January 31, 2005; authorizing the execution of a contract amendment with Parent/Child, Incorporated as operator of said program; and approving a revised Headstart Program budget. [Presented by Dennis J. Campa, Director, Community Initiatives; Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager]