November 4, 2004
At any time during the "B" Session or the Regular City Council Meeting, the City Council may meet in executive session for consultation concerning attorney-client matters (real estate, litigation, contracts, personnel and security).
I. The City Council will convene for a "B" Session in the B Room of the Municipal Plaza Building at 9:00 A.M. for the following:
A. Staff briefing on River Barges Concession Request for Proposals Recommendation. [Presented by Malcolm Matthews, Director, Parks and Recreation; Christopher J. Brady, Assistant City Manager]
B. Staff briefing on the Enterprise Resource Management Project. [Presented by Troy Elliott, Project Manager, ERM; J. Rolando Bono, Interim City Manager]
C. The City Council will recess into an executive session to discuss the following:
1. Discuss legal issues related to the 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).
2. Discuss legal issues relating to the appeal by Executive Signs, in regard to the Director of Development Service's decision to not approve an on-premise sign permit application dated June 8, 2004 for the property located at 875 East Ashby Place, and the related litigation of Borden Park, L.P., d/b/a Star Storage-Downtown, San Antonio vs. City of San Antonio, Cause No. 2003-CI-09049, 45th Judicial District, Bexar County, Texas, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (consultation with attorney).
3. Discuss legal issues relating to an appeal by Habib H. Erkan, Jr., P.C., on behalf of Mission Del Lago, of the Planning Commission decision to deny the applicant's claim for recognition of rights under Chapter 245 of the Texas Government Code to develop 812 acres located east of Mitchell Lake, west of U.S. Highway 281 and surrounding the Mission del Lago Municipal golf course (known as Mission del Lago), pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (consultation with attorney).
4. 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).
5. Discuss negotiations with Landry's Restaurant's, Inc. for the proposed lease of the Tower of the Americas, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.072 (deliberation regarding real property) and related legal issues, 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 Father Armando Trujillo, St. Leonard's Catholic Church, guest of Councilman Richard Perez, District 4, and Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Ceremonial Items.
3. Approval of the minutes of the City Council Meeting of September 9, September 16, 2004 and September 23, 2004; and Special City Council Meetings of August 31, 2004 and September 10, 2004.
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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.
1:30 P.M.
- Consideration of an
authorizing the issuance of City of San Antonio,
Texas Electric and Gas Systems Junior
Lien Revenue Bonds,
Series 2004 in the aggregate amount of $160,000,000.00; providing for the
payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds, together with certain
currently outstanding obligations, by a junior lien on and pledge of the net
revenues of the City's Electric and Gas Systems; providing the terms and
conditions of such bonds and resolving other matters incident and relating to
the issuance, payment, security, sale, and delivery of such bonds, including the
approval and distribution of an official statement pertaining thereto;
authorizing the execution of a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement, Remarketing
Agreement, Purchasing Contract, and Standby Bond Purchase Agreement; complying
with the requirements of the Depository Trust Company; delegating the authority
to certain members of the City Public Service Board staff to execute certain
documents relating to the sale of the bonds; enacting other provisions incident
and related to the subject and purpose of this ordinance; and providing for an
immediate effective date upon passage by eight votes. [Presented by
Ben Gorzell, Jr., Director, Public Utilities
Office; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager]
5.
2:00 P.M. -
Public Hearing and Consideration of an
authorizing the reprogramming of FY 2002 Housing Opportunities
for Persons with AIDS ("HOPWA") Grant funds in
the amount of $100,000.00 available from Black Effort Against the Threat of AIDS
("BEAT-AIDS") and authorizing the appropriation and allocation of said funds to
San Antonio AIDS Foundation ("SAAF") to provide Tenant Based Rental Assistance
to individuals who have HIV/AIDS and their family members; authorizing the
reprogramming of FY 2004 HOPWA Grant funds in the amount of $100,000.00
available from SAAF and authorizing the appropriation and allocation of said
funds to BEAT-AIDS to renovate a facility for long term housing for single women
and women with children infected or affected by HIV/AIDS; authorizing the
close-out and the cancellation of the affected projects and project budgets;
authorizing the execution and submission of contracts and other documents as
necessary in connection therewith; and providing for payment. [Presented by
Dennis J. Campa, Director, Community Initiatives; Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant
City Manager]
6. 3:00 P.M. - Public Hearing and Consideration of the following Zoning Case: [Presented by Florencio Pena, Director, Development Services; Christopher J. Brady, Assistant City Manager]
CASE NUMBER Z2004119: The request of Brown, P. C., Applicant, for Newton
Bulverde Road, Ltd., Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "R-6" ERZD
Residential Single Family Edwards Recharge Zone District to "MF-25" ERZD
Multi-Family Edwards Recharge Zone District on 27.90 acres, "O-1" ERZD Office
Edwards Recharge Zone District on 4.25 acres, "C-2" ERZD Commercial Edwards
Recharge Zone District on 2.40 acres and PUD "R-5" ERZD Planned Unit Development
Residential Single Family Edwards Recharge Zone District on 18.15 acres all out
of NCB 34955, 18221 Bulverde Road. Staff's recommendation was for approval.
Zoning Commission has recommended approval. (Council District 10)
7. 5:00 P.M. - Citizens to Be Heard.
8. 5:30 P.M. - Public Hearing and consideration of the following Ordinances: [Presented by Andrew Martin, City Attorney; J. Rolando Bono, Interim City Manager]
A.
An
removing for cause
Henrietta La Grange as a member of the
Municipal Civil Service Commission.
B.
An
removing for cause
David Soto as a member of the Municipal
Civil Service Commission.
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
9.
An
accepting the low responsive bids submitted by W.S. Darley &
Co., items 2-6, and Ferrara Fire Apparatus, Inc., item 1, to provide the
City of San Antonio Fire Department with fire hose for a total cost of
$51,668.29. [Presented by Janie B. Cantu, Director,
Purchasing & General Services; Erik J. Walsh, Assistant to the City Manager]
10.
An
accepting the low responsive bid submitted by Air Cleaning
Technologies, Inc. to provide the City of San Antonio Aviation Department
with a vehicle exhaust removal system for the Airport Fire Station,
appropriating $79,462.00 for construction and $7,946.00 for construction
contingency expenses from the Airport System Improvements and Contingency Fund
for a total cost of $87,408.00; appropriating funds and establishing a budget.
[Presented by Janie B.
Cantu, Director, Purchasing & General Services; Erik J. Walsh, Assistant to the
City Manager]
11.
An
accepting the low responsive bid submitted by Datalink
Corporation to provide the City of San Antonio Information Technology
Services Department with a Hitachi disk array system for a total cost of
$76,136.00. [Presented by Janie B. Cantu, Director,
Purchasing & General Services; Erik J. Walsh, Assistant to the City Manager]
12.
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 2004-2005 for an estimated combined annual cost
of $816,163.00 to include contracts for: gasoline & diesel refueling equipment
parts and service; tire retreading & repair service; industrial firefighting
flashlights and batteries; disposable batteries; printer support services; book
leasing system; and latex gloves. [Presented by Janie
B. Cantu, Director, Purchasing & General Services; Erik J. Walsh, Assistant to
the City Manager]
Capital Improvement Items
13.
An
selecting SW Texas Environmental Contractors, Inc. and JGG
Integrated Construction, LLC (SBE/MBE) to provide standby lead hazard
control work in connection with various Neighborhood Action Department housing
programs for an amount not to exceed $500,000.00 for each contract, for a total
amount of $1,000,000.00 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development Lead Grant funds; authorizing the
negotiation and execution of the environmental service contracts; appropriating
funds; and providing for payment. [Presented by David D. Garza, Director,
Neighborhood Action; Jelynne LeBlanc Burley, Assistant City Manager]
14.
An
approving Field Alteration No. 8 and authorizing payment in
the amount of $55,000.00 to R.L. Jones, L.P., in connection with the W.W.
White - Rigsby to Lord Project, located in Council District 2; revising the
project budget; appropriating funds; and providing for payment. [Presented by
Thomas G. Wendorf, Director, Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City
Manager]
15.
An
approving Field Alteration No. 1 in the net decreased amount
of $30,189.20 to the contract with K.L. & J. Limited Partnership in
connection with the Arroyo Vista Subdivision Community Development Block Grant
Project, located in Council District 6; and revising the project budget.
[Presented by David D. Garza, Director, Neighborhood Action; Jelynne LeBlanc
Burley, Assistant City Manager]
16.
An
selecting Alderson & Associates, Inc. (SBE) to provide
engineering services in connection with the Frank Garrett Center Heating,
Ventilation and Air Conditioning Upgrade Community Development Block Project,
located in Council District 1; authorizing the negotiation and execution of a
professional services contract in an amount not to exceed $12,000.00;
authorizing $2,200.00 for miscellaneous contingency expenses; authorizing an
additional $800.00 for advertising expenses, for a total amount of $15,000.00;
revising the project budget; appropriating funds; and providing for payment.
[Presented by Thomas G. Wendorf, Director, Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer,
Assistant City Manager]
Items Concerning the Purchase, Sale or Lease of Real Property
17.
An
authorizing the purchase of a 6.816 acre tract located at
the southwest corner of Hausman Road and Woller Road in Council District 8
from Mary Lorraine Van De Walle for the amount of $593,802.00; authorizing
$11,923.00 for land acquisition expenses, for a total amount of $605,725.00 from
2003-2007 Park Bond funds; appropriating funds; and providing for payment.
[Presented by Malcolm Matthews, Director, Parks and Recreation; Christopher J.
Brady, Assistant City Manager]
18.
An
approving the fee simple purchase of eighteen (18)
properties along the Leon and Salado Creeks for a total amount of $69,750.00
from the Parks Development and Expansion Venue Project (Proposition 3) Sales Tax
funds; authorizing $5,040.00 for due diligence fees, for a total amount of
$74,790.00; appropriating funds; and providing for payment. [Presented by Edna
R. Ortega, Special Projects Coordinator, Proposition 3; Christopher J. Brady,
Assistant City Manager]
19.
An
declaring the Culebra drainage #58fF Phases 1 & 2 Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project to be a public project; declaring a
public necessity for the acquisition of the fee simple title and/or easement
interest to certain privately owned real property, by negotiations and/or
condemnation, if necessary, for public improvements for use as part of the
project; to wit, all or portions of the properties being described as: (1) being
0.0251 acres (1,091 square feet) of land, and being out of the remaining portion
of Lot B-2, New City Block 11493; (2) being 3.1857 acres (138,768 square feet)
of land, and being out of the remaining portion of Lot C, New City Block 11493;
(3) being 5.8327 acres (254,071 square feet) of land, and being out of the
remaining portion of Lot D, New City Block 11493; (4) being 4.0812 acres
(177,778 square feet) of land, and being out of the remaining portion of Lot F,
New City Block 11493; (5) being 4.6564 acres (202,832 square feet) of land, and
being out of the remaining portion of Lot G, New City Block 11493; (6) being
2.9753 acres (129,604 square feet) of land, and being out of the remaining
portion of Lot H, New City Block 11493; and (7) being 3.3833 acres (147,378
square feet) of land, and being out of the remaining portion of Lot K, New City
Block 11493; all situated in the
city of San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas; for a public purpose as part of this
project; establishing just compensation for the property; appropriating
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds in the amount of $259,750.00 for
the property and for the project including miscellaneous expenses associated
with the project such as appraisals and attorney's fees; authorizing city staff
and/or its designated representatives to negotiate with and to acquire the
property from the owners on the approved terms; and authorizing the City
Attorney and/or designated special counsel to file eminent domain proceedings,
if necessary. [Presented by Thomas G. Wendorf, Director, Public Works; Melissa
Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager]
20.
An
ratifying the execution of a short-term Lease Agreement with
the Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving Dinner Fund Inc., a non-profit organization,
for a period commencing November 1, 2004 and ending November 30, 2004, for the
use of vacant retail space and twelve parking spaces at the HemisFair Parking
Garage for a one-time rental fee of $5.00. [Presented by Thomas G. Wendorf,
Director, Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager]
Miscellaneous
21.
An
authorizing the acceptance of Certified Local Government
Program funds in the amount of $4,600.00 from the National Park Service
Historic Preservation Fund through the Texas Historical Commission for the
purpose of redesigning and improving the Planning Department's website regarding
the City's historic resources; authorizing a $3,067.00 match from the City's
Finck Preservation Fund; proving for payment; and appropriating funds.
[Presented by Emil R. Moncivais, Director, Planning Department; Jelynne LeBlanc
Burley, Assistant City Manager]
22.
An
authorizing the acceptance of grant funds in the amount of
$400,000.00 from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to be used to
continue plan development, training, and purchase of equipment and
pharmaceuticals for the Metropolitan Medical Response System, a system
established to be a primary resource Weapons of Mass Destruction incidents;
adopting a program budget; and appropriating funds. [Presented by Robert Ojeda,
Fire Chief, Christopher J. Brady, Assistant City Manager]
23.
An
authorizing the acceptance of $2,001,304.00 from the Texas
Department of State Health Services ("TDSHS") to renew support for the
Bioterrorism Preparedness Program of the San Antonio Metropolitan Health
District ("SAMHD") for the period September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2005;
authorizing the execution of a contract change with TDSHS; adopting the program
budget; approving the personnel complement; approving the transfer of funds; and
authorizing payment for contractual services. [Presented by
Dr. Fernando A. Guerra, Director, Health;
Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager]
24.
An
authorizing the acceptance of a grant award in the amount of
$31,670.00 from the Hogg Foundation for Mental Health to renew the Perinatal
Depression Project of the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District for the
period September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2005; approving the carry-over of
project funds of approximately $2,665.00; establishing a fund; adopting the
project budget; authorizing the execution of an agreement with Our Lady of the
Lake University in an amount not to exceed $28,500.00 in connection with said
project; and authorizing payments for contractual services. [Presented by
Dr. Fernando A. Guerra, Director, Health;
Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager]
25.
An
authorizing the acceptance of $50,000.00 from the Texas
Department of State Health Services ("TDSHS") to fund the Title X Family
Planning Program 2004/2005 of the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District for
the period September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2005; authorizing the execution
of a contract change with TDSHS; adopting the program budget; approving the
personnel complement; and authorizing payments for contractual services.
[Presented by Dr. Fernando A. Guerra,
Director, Health; Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager]
26.
An
authorizing the negotiation and execution of an Interlocal Government
Agreement with Bexar County providing
for $25,000.00 in
Community Development Block Grant funds for the renovation of the South San
Civic Center, owned and maintained by Bexar County, located at 503 Lovett in
Council District 4; appropriating funds; and providing for payment. [Presented
by Andrew W. Cameron, Director, Housing and Community Development; Jelynne
LeBlanc Burley, Assistant City Manager]
Approval of Temporary Street Closures and Traffic Control Procedures for Special Events
27.
An
approving the parade permit and authorizing the temporary
closure of portions of certain streets near the Alamodome in connection with
the San Antonio Marathon 5K Mayor's Fitness Challenge and Walk sponsored by the
San Antonio Marathon Committee to be held on Sunday, November 7, 2004 from 6:00
A.M. until 1:00 P.M. [Presented by Roland A. Lozano, Assistant to the City
Manager; J. Rolando Bono, Interim City Manager]
28.
An
approving the parade permit and authorizing the temporary
closure of portions of certain streets near UTSA in connection with the UTSA
Triathlon sponsored by Roger Soler Sports to be held on Sunday, November 14,
2004 from 7:00 A.M. until 10:00 A.M. [Presented by Roland A. Lozano, Assistant
to the City Manager; J. Rolando Bono, Interim City Manager]
29.
An
authorizing the temporary street closure of East Houston
between North Alamo and Avenue E in connection with the 16th
Annual Christmas Along the Corridor Pony Express Courier Swearing-In Ceremony
sponsored by the Alamo Area Council of Governments to be held on Saturday,
November 20, 2004 from 8:30 A.M. until 12:00 P.M. [Presented by Roland A.
Lozano, Assistant to the City Manager; J. Rolando Bono, Interim City Manager]
Board, Commissions and Committee Appointments.
30. Consideration of the following board appointments: [Presented by Leticia M. Vacek, City Clerk]
A.
An
appointing Frank A. Dunn (District 2) as a Director/Trustee
to the South Texas Business Fund for a term of office to expire on May 9, 2007.
B.
An
reappointing John B. Cavazos (Mayor) to the City Commission
on Veterans' Affairs for a term of office to expire on June 11, 2006.
C.
An
appointing Emilio Silvas (District 5) to the Ethics Review
Board for a term of office to expire on February 21, 2006.
ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION
31.
An
appointing ten (10) new members and reappointing seven
members to the Downtown Advisory Board for terms of office to expire on
December 31, 2005 and December 31, 2006. [Presented by Ramiro A. Cavazos,
Director, Economic Development; Jelynne LeBlanc Burley, Assistant City
Manager]Nominees:
NAME |
DOWNTOWN AFFILIATION |
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT |
TERM EXPIRATION |
Central Sector |
|
|
|
Mr. Paul Carter |
Business owner and resident |
Reappointment |
December 2005 |
Mr. Tom DeBrooke |
Organizational Representative and resident |
Reappointment |
December 2005 |
Ms. Della Guidry |
Business owner |
Reappointment |
December 2005 |
Ms. Cathy Meyer |
Resident |
Appointment |
December 2005 |
Ms. Joan Korte |
Organizational Representative and resident |
Reappointment |
December 2006 |
North Sector |
|
|
|
Mr. Brian King |
Resident |
Appointment |
December 2005 |
Mr. Glenn Huddleston |
Organizational Representative |
Reappointment |
December 2006 |
Ms. Anna Shaw |
Organizational Representative |
Appointment |
December 2006 |
South Sector |
|
|
|
Mr. William Montez |
Business Owner |
Appointment |
December 2005 |
Ms. Deborah Field |
Business owner and resident |
Appointment |
December 2006 |
Mr. Stephen Yndo |
Business owner and resident |
Reappointment |
December 2006 |
East Sector |
|
|
|
Mr. Mahendra Patel |
Business Owner |
Appointment |
December 2005 |
Ms. Terri Toennies |
Organizational representative |
Appointment |
December 2005 |
Mr. Joe Linson |
Organizational representative |
Appointment |
December 2006 |
West Sector |
|
|
|
Mr. Julius Gribou |
Organizational representative |
Appointment |
December 2005 |
Mr. Robert Martindale |
Organizational representative |
Appointment |
December 2006 |
Mr. George Mery |
Organizational representative |
Reappointment |
December 2006 |
32.
An
authorizing an amendment to the professional services
agreement with Facility Programming, Ltd., d/b/a Facility Programming and
Consulting (SBE) in the amount of $1,163,000.00 and authorizing $116,300.00 for
contingency expenses, for a total amount of $1,279,300.00 in connection with the
Emergency Operations Center Project, an authorized 2003-2007 General Obligation
Public Health and Safety Improvement Bond funded project located at Brooks City
Base in Council District 3, and providing service to Bexar County; appropriating
funds; and providing for payment. [Presented by Thomas G. Wendorf, Director,
Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager]
33.
An
approving the City of San Antonio's State Initiatives
Program for the 79th Legislative Session, which convenes on
January 11, 2005. [Presented by Christopher J. Brady, Acting Director, External
Relations; J. Rolando Bono, Interim City Manager]
34.
An
authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute an Amendment
to the Henry B. Gonzalez Food and Beverage Service Agreement with RK Group
Joint Venture to incorporate a new commission structure to be effective November
4, 2004; authorizing the Interim City Manager to exercise the five-year Option
Term, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Henry B. Gonzalez Food
and Beverage Service Agreement by executing an Amended and Restated Henry B.
Gonzalez Convention Center Food and Beverage Service and Concession Services
Agreement with the RK Group, L.L.C. (successor in interest to the RK Group
Joint Venture), for a term of five (5) years commencing February 1, 2005 and
terminating January 31, 2010; and providing for an immediate effective date upon
passage by eight (8) votes. [Presented by Michael J. Sawaya, Director,
Convention Facilities; Roland A. Lozano, Assistant to the City Manager]
35.
An
authorizing the execution of an amendment of the Capital
Improvements Funding Contract for construction-related expenses for the Deco
District and the Master Lease and Management Agreement between the City of San
Antonio and the Jefferson Woodlawn Lake Community Development Corporation for
activities related to the development of the Travis Building and Streetscape
Enhancements for Fredericksburg Road; authorizing additional funding in an
amount not to exceed $757,854.00 from 2003 General Obligation funding for
streets, sidewalks, landscaping, signage and lighting improvements from Quentin
to Kings Highway and demolition, design, and construction for the required
parking lot at the Travis Building; ratifying the execution of the Texas
Department of Transportation Agreement between the State of Texas and the City
of San Antonio for the construction of improvements within the right of way
along Fredericksburg Road; revising the project budget; appropriating funds; and
providing for payment. [Presented by David D. Garza, Director, Neighborhood
Action; Jelynne LeBlanc Burley, Assistant City Manager]
36.
An
approving the Fiscal Year 2005 Project Winter Assistance
Relief Mobilization Plan, which is projected to provide up to $300,000.00
in utility assistance to eligible City Public Service (CPS) ratepayers during
the period October 1, 2004 through September 30, 2005; authorizing the execution
of an agreement between the City of San Antonio and CPS to implement said plan;
and authorizing the execution of Memorandums of Agreement with various agencies
to assist in the implementation of said plan. [Presented by Dennis J. Campa,
Director, Community Initiatives; Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager]
37.
A
deciding an appeal by
Habib H. Erkan, Jr., P.C., on behalf of Mission Del Lago, of the Planning
Commission's decision to deny the
applicant's claim for recognition of rights to develop
812 acres located east of Mitchell Lake, west of
U.S. Highway 281 and surrounding the Mission del Lago Municipal golf course
(known as Mission del Lago) under Chapter
245 of the Texas Local Government Code.
Staff recommends denial. [Presented by Florencio Pena, Director, Development
Services; Christopher J. Brady, Assistant City Manager]
38.
A
deciding the appeal of Shan and Bill Blanchard of the
decision of the Electrical Examining and Supervising Board regarding Section
10-93(3)(a) of the City Code and the meaning of the term "Installations" within
the context of that section. Staff recommends upholding the decision of the
Electrical Examining and Supervising Board. [Presented by Florencio Pena,
Director, Development Services; Christopher J. Brady, Assistant City Manager]
39.
A
deciding the appeal by Executive Signs of the Director of
Development Service's decision to not approve an on-premise sign permit
application dated June 8, 2004 for the
property located at 875 East Ashby Place.
Staff recommends denial of the appeal. [Presented by Florencio Pena, Director,
Development Services; Christopher J. Brady, Assistant City Manager]
40.
An
amending Section 16-412 of the City Code to require
insurance or bonding for irrigation contractors. [Presented by Florencio
Pena, Director, Development Services; Christopher J. Brady, Assistant City
Manager]
41.
Ratification of
Authorization for Councilmen Art A. Hall, District
8, and Christopher "Chip" Haass, District 10, who attended the Texas
Municipal League's 92nd Annual Conference in Corpus Christi, Texas
from Wednesday, October 27, 2004 through Friday, October, 29, 2004.
42. City Manager's Report.
43. The City Council will recess into an executive session to discuss the following:
A. Discuss legal issues related to the 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. Discuss legal issues relating to the appeal by Executive Signs, in regard to the Director of Development Service's decision to not approve an on-premise sign permit application dated June 8, 2004 for the property located at 875 East Ashby Place, and the related litigation of Borden Park, L.P., d/b/a Star Storage-Downtown, San Antonio vs. City of San Antonio, Cause No. 2003-CI-09049, 45th Judicial District, Bexar County, Texas, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (consultation with attorney).
C. Discuss legal issues relating to an appeal by Habib H. Erkan, Jr., P.C., on behalf of Mission Del Lago, of the Planning Commission decision to deny the applicant's claim for recognition of rights under Chapter 245 of the Texas Government Code to develop 812 acres located east of Mitchell Lake, west of U.S. Highway 281 and surrounding the Mission del Lago Municipal golf course (known as Mission del Lago), pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (consultation with attorney).
D. 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).
E. Discuss negotiations with Landry's Restaurant's, Inc. for the proposed lease of the Tower of the Americas, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.072 (deliberation regarding real property) and related legal issues, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (consultation with attorney).
F. Deliberate the evaluation and possible dismissal of Henrietta LaGrange as a member of the Municipal Civil Service Commission, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 (personnel matters).
G. Deliberate the evaluation and possible dismissal of David Soto as a member of the Municipal Civil Service Commission, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 (personnel matters).
H. Discuss acquisition and disposition of an interest in real property for a senior citizen's center and related uses, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.072 (deliberation regarding real property).