Agenda
City Council Meeting
Municipal Plaza Building
City Hall Complex
103 Main Plaza
San Antonio, Texas 78205

October 13, 2005

The City Council shall hold its regular meetings in the Norma S. Rodriguez Council Chamber in the Municipal Plaza Building within the City Hall Complex on Thursday of each week beginning at 9:00 a.m. After the meeting is convened, the City Council shall consider the following time certain items in the following order no sooner than the designated times, but may be considered at a later time.   

9:00AM:      Invocation and Approval of Minutes.

1:00PM:      Executive Session*

   2:00PM:      Public Hearing and Consideration of Amendments to the Neighborhood, Community

                  and Perimeter Plans as Components of the Master Plan and Zoning Cases

12:00PM:    Lunch Break

      5:00PM:      Ceremonial Recognitions

6:00 PM      Citizens to be Heard

7:00PM:      Adjourn** 

*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) under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. 

**At 7:00 p.m., if the meeting is not yet adjourned, the presiding officer shall entertain a motion to recess the council meeting and reconvene at 9:00 a.m., or any other time designated by Council, on the following day. If no motion is made or if a motion is made and it fails, the meeting will continue until adjourned. 

                                                            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 City Council of San Antonio will convene in the Norma S. Rodriguez Council Chamber, Municipal Plaza Building in a Regular Council Meeting at 9:00 A.M. 

1.      Invocation by Dr. John C. Hagee, Pastor, Cornerstone Church, guest of Mayor Phil Hardberger. 

2.      Pledge of Allegiance. 

3.      Approval of Minutes for the September 29, 2005 City Council Meeting. 

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

ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION 

4.      Consideration of the following items: [Presented by Milo Nitschke, Director, Finance; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager] 

A.  An Ordinance authorizing and approving publication of the Notice of Intention to issue City of San Antonio, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2005B in a maximum principal amount not to exceed $30,500,000; complying with the requirements contained in Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 15c2-12, including the approval and distribution of the Preliminary Official Statement pertaining to the issuance of such obligations and approximately $48,325,000 City of San Antonio, Texas General Improvement and Refunding Bonds, Series 2005A; authorizing the City's staff, co-financial advisors, and co-bond counsel to take all actions deemed necessary in connection with the sale of such obligations; and providing for an effective date. PULLED

B.  A Resolution establishing the City's intention to reimburse itself for the prior lawful expenditures of funds from the proceeds of tax-exempt obligations to be issued by the City for authorized purposes designated as City of San Antonio, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2005B; authorizing other matters incident and related thereto; and providing for an effective date. PULLED

C.  A Resolution establishing the City's intention to reimburse itself for the prior lawful expenditures of funds from the proceeds of tax-exempt obligations to be issued by the City for authorized purposes designated as City of San Antonio, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2006; authorizing other matters incident and related thereto; and providing for an effective date. PULLED

D.  An Ordinance authorizing and approving publication of a notice of intention to issue City of San Antonio, Texas Certificates of Obligation, Series 2005C, in a maximum principal amount not to exceed $15,000,000; complying with the requirements contained in Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 15c2-12, including the approval and distribution of the Preliminary Official Statement pertaining to the issuance of such; authorizing the City's staff, co-financial advisors, and bond counsel to take all actions deemed necessary in connection with the sale of such obligations; and providing for an effective date. PULLED

5.      Consideration of the following items: [Presented by Leticia M. Vacek, City Clerk] 

A.           An appointing and/or reappointing four (4) members to the Advisory Board of Health of San Antonio Metropolitan Health District for terms of office to expire on October 13, 2007. 

B.           An appointing one (1) member to the Historic and Design Review Commission for a term of office to expire on October 13, 2007. 

C.           An appointing and/or reappointing fourteen (14) members to the Convention and Visitors Commission for terms of office to expire on May 31, 2007. 

D.          An appointing seven (7) members to the Head Start Policy Commission for terms of office to expire on November 1, 2006.  

6.      An authorizing the temporary closure of certain blocks of Houston Street in connection with the Houston Street Fair; and approving the locations, dates and times for the Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Houston Street Fairs, generally held on the last Saturday of each month, beginning with October 29, 2005. [Presented by Roland A. Lozano, Assistant to the City Manager; J. Rolando Bono, City Manager] 

7.      An authorizing the continued utilization of the services of Active Public Enterprise Group, Inc. (“APEG”) for implementation of the Municipal Marketing Partnership Program, as provided for in the Professional Services Agreement; authorizing compensation in the amount of $5000.00 per month, for a twelve month period beginning October 1, 2005, and ten percent of the revenue and budgeted cost avoidance items received from partnerships procured by APEG; and providing for payment. [Presented by Rebecca Waldman, Director, Asset Management; Erik J. Walsh, Assistant to the City Manager] 

CONSENT AGENDA 

Items Concerning the Purchase of Equipment, Supplies and Services 

8.      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 $891,876.00 including: host computer operation system software maintenance; reference and large print books; aggregate for surface treatment; flexible base and base for stabilization; E-Z Pack recycling vehicle parts and service; and heavy duty alternators/starters. [Presented by Janie B. Cantu, Director, Purchasing & General Services; Michael Armstrong, Assistant City Manager/Chief Information Officer] 

Items Concerning the Purchase, Sale or Lease of Real Property 

9.      An authorizing the release of an inundation easement out of NCB 11883, Lots 49, 50 and 51, in the area of the Olmos Basin located at the southeast corner of Sunset Road and the Union Pacific Railroad in Council District 9. [Presented by Rebecca Waldman, Director, Asset Management; Erik J. Walsh, Assistant to the City Manager]  

10. An authorizing the execution of a lease agreement with United Parcel Service, Inc. for their relocation from the West Cargo Facility to the East Cargo Facility for 13,048 square feet of ground space, 160,912 square feet of apron and 50,877 square feet of non-AOA ramp space at San Antonio International Airport for a monthly rental of $11,732.28 for a term of 20 years with a mutual 5 year extension. [Presented by Roland A. Lozano, Interim Director, Aviation; J. Rolando Bono, City Manager] 

Miscellaneous Items 

11. An authorizing the execution of an Amendment to Standard Concession Agreement No. 133026 between the City of San Antonio and HMSHost International, Inc. for the addition of approximately 367 square feet of space to the “Rosario’s Cantina” location in Terminal Two at the San Antonio International Airport, and authorizing build-out of the additional space at HMSHost International, Inc.’s expense.  [Presented by Roland A. Lozano, Interim Director, Aviation; J. Rolando Bono, City Manager] 

12. An ratifying the execution of a contract with the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) in the amount of $25,000.00 for the 2005 Community Services Block Grant Program for the provision of emergency relief assistance to Hurricane Katrina evacuees for the  period September 1, 2005 through February 28, 2006; ratifying the acceptance of said funds; approving a budget and authorizing, upon award, the acceptance of any supplemental funds awarded by TDHCA for emergency relief assistance for the period September 1, 2005 through February 28, 2006. [Presented by Dennis J. Campa, Director, Community Initiatives; Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager] 

13. An authorizing the acceptance by donation from Fieldstone Properties, Inc. of a 3.55 acre tract of land located on Ingram Road at Lakeside Parkway in City Council District 6, which will be designated for park land. [Presented by Malcolm Matthews, Director, Parks and Recreation; Christopher J. Brady, Assistant City Manager] 

14. An authorizing the execution of an Agreement with Contemporary Services Corporation for Crowd Management Services at the Alamodome for NFL New Orleans Saints football games, in an amount not to exceed $67,000.00, for the period October 1, 2005 through January 31, 2006; ratifying expenditures in the amount of $18,205.16 for the game held October 2, 2005; and providing for payment. [Presented by Michael Abington, Director, Alamodome; Roland A. Lozano, Assistant to the City Manager]

15. An accepting a $126,755 grant award from the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division to continue funding the Early Intervention for Women Living in Domestic Violence Program for the period September 1, 2005 - August 31, 2006, establishing a fund, adopting a budget and approving personnel complements. [Presented by Martha G. Sepeda, Acting City Attorney; J. Rolando Bono, City Manager] 

16. An rescheduling the following City Council meetings to the next available dates. [Presented by Leticia M. Vacek, City Clerk]. 

SCHEDULED MEETING

SCHEDULED TO

October 26, 2005 (B Session)

November 2, 2005

October 27, 2005

November 3, 2005

November 23, 2005 (B Session)

November 30, 2005

December 7, 2005 (B Session)

December 14, 2005

December 8, 2005

December 15, 2005

December 28, 2005 (B Session)

January 4, 2005

17. An authorizing the reallocation of $17,604.46 from the District 1 One Time Projects Budget, reallocating $812.80 to purchase the Norma S. Rodriguez City Council Chamber Plaque and $16,791.66 to the District 1 Neighborhood Access Mobility Program, as requested by Councilman Roger O. Flores, District 1. 

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

 

18. An approving a parade permit and authorizing the temporary closure of certain streets from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. near Scobee Elementary School in connection with the Red Ribbon Parade to be held on Thursday, October 27, 2005, sponsored by Scobee Elementary School. [Presented by Roland A. Lozano, Assistant to the City Manager; J. Rolando Bono, City Manager] 

19. An approving a parade permit and authorizing the temporary closure of certain streets from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. near Mary Hull Elementary School in connection with the “Say No to Drugs Walk-Red Ribbon Week” event to be held on Friday, October 28, 2005, sponsored by Mary Hull Elementary School. [Presented by Roland A. Lozano, Assistant to the City Manager; J. Rolando Bono, City Manager] 6x6901!.PDF

20. An approving a parade permit and authorizing the temporary closure of certain streets from 6:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. near the Woodlawn Lake and Our Lady of the Lake University area in connection with the 3rd Annual OLLU 5K Run to be held on Saturday, October 29, 2005, as requested by Patricia S. Castillo. [Presented by Roland A. Lozano, Assistant to the City Manager; J. Rolando Bono, City Manager] 

21. An approving a parade permit and authorizing the temporary closure of certain streets from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. near the Milam Park area in connection with the MADD Procession to be held on Saturday, October 29, 2005, sponsored by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD).  [Presented by Roland A. Lozano, Assistant to the City Manager; J. Rolando Bono, City Manager] 

22. An approving a parade permit and authorizing the temporary closure of certain streets from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. near Ben Franklin Elementary School in connection with the Franklin Elementary Fall Costume March to be held on Monday, October 31, 2005, sponsored by Ben Franklin Elementary School. [Presented by Roland A. Lozano, Assistant to the City Manager; J. Rolando Bono, City Manager] 

23. An authorizing the temporary closure of a portion of Alamo Street from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for the 2005 Christmas tree lighting ceremony being held in Alamo Plaza on Friday, November 25, 2005. [Presented by Malcolm Matthews, Director, Parks and Recreation; Christopher J. Brady, Assistant City Manager] 

Board, Commissions and Committee Appointments. 

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

A.     An reappointing Thomas C. De Chant (District 10) to the Joint City/County Commission on Elderly Affairs for a term of office to expire on October 13, 2007. 

B.     An appointing Ed Cabel (District 9) (Category: Business) and reappointing Eva Esquivel (District 5) (Category: General/Citizen At-Large) to the Historic and Design Review Commission for terms of office to expire on October 13, 2007. 

C.     An reappointing Elsa Sixtos (District 5) to the Home Improvement Advisory Board (Category: Layperson) for a term of office to expire on October 13, 2007. 

D.    An reappointing Betty Ann Graham (District 5) to the San Antonio Commission on Literacy  for a term of office to expire on May 31, 2007. 

25.  City Manager’s Report 

THE CITY COUNCIL WILL RECESS FOR LUNCH AT NOON AND MAY RECONVENE AT 1 P.M. TO CONSIDER EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS AND ANY UNFINISHED COUNCIL BUSINESS. 

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

A.     Discuss legal issues related to a claim filed against the City of San Antonio by Lilly Palma, Claimant, pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code (private consultation with attorney). 

B.     Discuss legal issues related to a claim filed against the City of San Antonio by Donta Aubrety and Yolanda Williams, Claimants, pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code (private consultation with attorney). 

2:00 P.M. TIME CERTAIN (may be heard after this time): Public Hearing and Consideration of the Following Adoption and Amendments of the Neighborhood, Community and Perimeter Plans as Components of the Master Plan and Zoning Cases. [Land Use Plan Amendments 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]  

Z-1. CASE # Z2005203 CD (District 1): An Ordinance changing the zoning district boundary from “I-1” General Industrial District to “C-2P” (CD Auto Repair) Commercial Pedestrian District with a Conditional Use for Auto Repair on Lot 11, Block 44, NCB 350, 233 East Fredericksburg Road as requested by Victor Rayas, Applicant, for Victor Rayas, Owner(s).  Staff has recommended approval and Zoning Commission has recommended approval. 

Z-2. CASE #Z2005201 (District 2): An Ordinance changing the zoning district boundary from (HS) “I-1” Historic Significant, General Industrial District to (HS) “IDZ” Historic Significant, Infill Development Zone District on 5.731 acres out of NCB 593 and 595, 1617 and 1631 East Commerce Street as requested by Friedrich Lofts, Ltd., Applicant, for Friedrich Lofts, Ltd., Owner(s). Staff has recommended approval and Zoning Commission has recommended approval.   

Z-3. CASE #Z2005209 (District 2): An Ordinance changing the zoning district boundary from “R-5” Residential Single-Family District to “NC” Neighborhood Commercial District on the south 60 feet of Lot 8 and south 72.5 feet of Lot 9, Block 7, NCB 10623, 4330 East Houston Street as requested by Charles E Williams, Applicant, for Charles E Williams, Owner(s).  Staff has recommended approval and Zoning Commission has recommended approval.   

Z-4. CASE #Z2005069 (District 4): An Ordinance changing the zoning district boundary from “R-6” Residential Single Family District to “C-2” Commercial District on 5.38 acres out of NCB 34362, Potranco Road and Granite Cliff as requested by Brown, P. C., Applicant, for Wildman Ranch, Inc., Owner(s). Staff has recommended denial as requested and approval of “MF-33”, “C-1” or “O-1” and Zoning Commission has recommended approval of “C-2NA”.   

Z-5. CASE #Z2005211 CD (District 4): An Ordinance changing the zoning district boundary from “C-2NA” Commercial, Nonalcoholic Sales District to “C-2NA” (CD-Auto and Light Truck Repair) Commercial, Nonalcoholic Sales District with a Conditional Use for Auto and Light Truck Repair on Lot 7, Block 1, NCB 11187, 115 Sioux Street as requested by David Silva, Applicant, for Ana C. Medina, Owner(s). Staff has recommended approval and Zoning Commission has recommended approval with conditions:   

1.                  No more than 8 vehicles on site at any given time for repair or storage.

2.                  Each vehicle limited to 2 months maximum for storage.

3.                  No storage of junked vehicles as defined in Section 19-356 of the City Code.   

Z-6. CASE #Z2005215 (District 4): An Ordinance changing the zoning district boundary from “I-1” General Industrial District to "C-3" General Commercial District on Lot 7, Block 4, NCB 8782, 1273 New Laredo Highway as requested by Arturo and Maria de Lourde Monroy, Applicant, for Arturo and Maria de Lourde Monroy, Owner(s). Staff has recommended approval and Zoning Commission has recommended approval. 

Z-7. CASE #Z2005202 (District 5): An Ordinance changing the zoning district boundary from “I-1” General Industrial District and “MF-33” Multi-Family District to “R-6” Residential Single-Family District, “R-6” S Residential Single-Family District with a Specific Use Permit for a Wireless Communication Tower, “MF-25” Multi-Family District, “C-1” Light Commercial District, “C-1” C Light Commercial District with a Conditional Use for Light Auto and Truck Repair, “C-1” C Light Commercial District with a Conditional Use for a Sound and Recording Studio, “C-1” S Light Commercial District with a Special Use Permit for a Bar/Tavern, “C-2” Commercial District, “C-2” S with a Special Use Permit for a Reception Hall/ Meeting Facility, “C-3” General Commercial District, “C-3” S General Commercial District with a Specific Use Permit for Auto Paint and Body and “C-3” C General Commercial District with a Conditional Use for an Outdoor Flea Market on 4935 through 5719 West Commerce Street,  as requested by City of San Antonio, Applicant, for Multiple Property Owners, Owner(s). Staff has recommended approval and Zoning Commission has recommended approval.   

Z-8. CASE #Z2005220 (District 6): An Ordinance changing the zoning district boundary from “R-6” Residential Single-Family District to “R-5” Residential Single-Family District on Lot 18 and Lot 49, Block 26, NCB 17643 and Lot 24, Block 28, NCB 17643, 9402 Wind Dancer, 9211 Wind Talker, and 9230 Wind Talker as requested by Brown, P. C., Applicant, for LM Enclave, L. P., Owner(s).  Staff has recommended approval and Zoning Commission has recommended approval.   

Z-9. CASE #Z2005177 (District 7): An Ordinance changing the zoning district boundary from “R-4” Residential Single-Family District to “C-2NA” Commercial, Nonalcoholic Sales District on 3.225 Acres out of NCB 34479, East of the intersection of Braun Road and Wildhorse Parkway as requested by Earl & Associates, P. C., Applicant, for Canyon Ranch, Ltd., Owner(s). Staff has recommended approval and Zoning Commission has recommended approval. 

Z-10. CASE #Z2005197 (District 7): An Ordinance changing the zoning district boundary from “C-2” Commercial District to “R-5” Residential Single-Family District on Lot 1 and Lot 2, Block 1, NCB 16111, 5500 Block of Ingram Road as requested by Ingprop, Inc., Applicant, for Ingprop, Inc., Owner(s). Staff has recommended approval and Zoning Commission has recommended approval.   

Z-11. CASE #Z2005207 (District 8): An Ordinance changing the zoning district boundary from “C-2” Commercial District to “MF-33” Multi-Family District on P-144, NCB 13665, South corner of the intersection of North Knoll and North Hollow as requested by Trisun Healthcare, Applicant, for Green Land Properties, Ltd., Owner(s). Staff has recommended approval and Zoning Commission has recommended approval. 

Z-12. CASE #Z2005214 (District 8): An Ordinance changing the zoning district boundary from “R-6” Residential Single-Family District to “C-2” Commercial District on Lot 1, Block 1, NCB 13667, 9519 Fredericksburg Road as requested by Jennifer Smith and Sherri Lemons, Applicant, for Howard and Sharon Short, Owner(s). Staff has recommended approval and Zoning Commission has recommended approval. 

Z-13. CASE #Z2005228 (District 8): An Ordinance changing the zoning district boundary from "I-1” General Industrial District to “C-3” General Commercial District on P-71D, P-71E, P-71M, P-101 and P-102, NCB 14446, 9725 Datapoint Drive as requested by Data Rose Limited Partnership, Applicant, for Data Rose Limited Partnership, Owner(s). Staff has recommended approval and Zoning Commission has recommended approval.   

Z-14. CASE #Z2005198 (District 9): An Ordinance changing the zoning district boundary from “C-1” Light Commercial District and “R-4” Residential Single-Family District to “O-1” Office District on Lots 4, 5, and 6, Block 1, NCB 6227, 2139 and 2141 East Hildebrand Avenue as requested by Amberson Rogers Partners, Ltd., Applicant, for Amberson Rogers Partners, Ltd., Owner(s). Staff has recommended approval and Zoning Commission has recommended approval.  

Z-15. CASE #Z2005221 (District 9): An Ordinance changing the zoning district boundary acres on 27.14 acres out of NCB 17600, from PUD “MF-33” ERZD Planned Unit Development Multi-Family Edwards Recharge Zone District and “R-6” ERZD Residential Single-Family Edwards Recharge Zone District to “C-2” ERZD Commercial Edwards Recharge Zone District on 14.89 acres and “RP” Resource Protection District on 12.25, South of the intersection of Encino Commons and Evans Road as requested by Brown, P. C., Applicant, for Tonkiwa, Ltd., Owner(s).  Staff has recommended approval and Zoning Commission has recommended approval.                                                                       

5:00 P.M. (may be heard after this time) – Ceremonial Recognitions 

6:00 P.M. (may be heard after this time) – Citizens to be Heard 

ADJOURN 

7:00 P.M. – If Council has not yet adjourned, the presiding officer shall entertain a motion to recess the council meeting and reconvene at 9:00 a.m., or any other time designated by Council, on the following day. If no motion is made or if a motion is made and it fails, the meeting will continue until adjourned.