Agenda  

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

December 9, 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 10:00 A.M. for the following: 

Staff briefing on proposed Sales Tax Initiatives for the May 7, 2005 Special Election. [Presented by Christopher J. Brady, Assistant City Manager, and Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager; J. Rolando Bono, Interim City Manager] 

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

     Deliberate the purchase and value of real property that may be acquired for park or aquifer protection purposes in connection with venue projects proposed at a May 2005 election, pursuant to Section 551.072 (deliberation regarding real property).   

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. Forrest Jones, Leon Valley Baptist Church, guest of Councilman EnriqueBarrera, District 6, and Pledge of Allegiance.  

2.   Ceremonial Items. 

3.   Approval of the minutes of the City Council Meeting of October 14 and October 21, 2004.

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 FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL BE CONSIDERED AT THE TIMES INDICATED:                    

4.   2:00 P.M. - Public Hearing and Consideration of the following Amendments to 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] 

4.1A. An amending the land use plan contained in the South Central San Antonio Community Plan, a component of the Master Plan of the City, by changing the use of approximately 14 acres located at 16711 South New Braunfels Avenue in Council District 3, from Public Institutional Land Use to High Density Residential Land Use.  Staff's recommendation is for approval.  The Planning Commission recommended approval.    

4.1B.  An amending the land use plan contained in the Highlands Community Plan, a component of the Master Plan of the City, by changing the use of approximately 0.2049 acres located at 103 Glamis Avenue in Council District 3, from Medium Density Residential Land Use to Neighborhood Commercial Land Use.  Staff's recommendation is for denial. Planning Commission recommended denial.   

4.1C. An amending the land use plan contained in the Arena District/Eastside Community Plan, a component of the Master Plan of the City, by changing the use of approximately 1 acre located at the southwest corner of Iowa Street and S. Hackberry Street  in Council District from Medium Density (Single-Family and Mixed) Residential Land Use to Neighborhood Commercial Land Use. Staff's recommendation is for approval. The Planning Commission recommended approval.  

4C.    CASE NUMBER Z2004236:  The request of Community Economic Revitalization Agency, Inc., Applicant, for Community Economic Revitalization Agency, Inc., Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "RM-4" Residential Mixed District on Lots 1, 3, 9, and the north 26 feet of Lot 5 and from "RM-4" HS Residential Mixed Historic Significant District on Lot 7 to "NC" Neighborhood Commercial District on Lots 1, 3, 9, and the north 26 feet of Lot 5 and "NC" HS Neighborhood Commercial Historic Significant District on Lot 7 all located in Block E, NCB 646, 606 Iowa Street. Staff's recommendation was for approval contingent upon plan amendment. Zoning Commission has recommended approval contingent upon plan amendment.  (Council District 2) 

4.1D. An amending the land use plan contained in the IH 10 East Corridor Perimeter Plan, a component of the Master Plan of the City, by changing the use of approximately 110 acres located at Interstate Highway 10 East, Foster Road and St Hedwig in Council District 2, from Community Commercial, Multi Family Residential, Neighborhood Commercial, Hike  and Bike Trails and Public/Institutional Land Uses to Mixed Use Land Use.  Staff's recommendation is for approval.  The Planning Commission recommended approval.   

4D. CASE NUMBER Z2004247:  The request of Kaufman & Associates, Inc., Applicant, for Rosillo Creek Development Ltd., Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "R-6" Residential Single Family District to "C-2" Commercial District on 2.220 acres out of NCB 12867 and from "MH" Manufactured Housing District to "C-2" Commercial District on 1.423 acres out of NCB 12867 and from "MH" Manufactured Housing District to "R-5" Residential Single-Family District on 62.602 acres out of 12867 and from "BP" Business Park District to "R-5" Residential Single-Family District on 32.784 acres out of NCB 17332 and NCB 17992 and from "BP" Business Park District to "C-2" Commercial District on 3.337 acres out of NCB 17323 and NCB 17992 and from "C-3" General Commercial District to "R-5" Residential Single-Family District on 2.010 acres out of NCB 17992 and from "R-6" Residential Single-Family District to "R-5" Residential Single-Family District on 426.693 acres out NCB 12867, NCB 17332, NCB 17992 and NCB 35098 and from "C-3" General Commercial District to "MF-33" Multi-Family District on 7.522 acres out of NCB 17993 and 35098 and from "R-6" Residential Single-Family District to "MF-33" Multi-Family District on 27.311 acres out of NCB 17992, NCB 17993 and NCB 35098 and from "R-6" Residential Single-Family District to "C-2" Commercial District on 2.715 acres out of NCB 17992 on Southwest corner of IH-10 and Foster Road.  Staff's recommendation was for approval contingent upon plan amendment. Zoning Commission has recommended approval contingent upon plan amendment.  (Council District 2) 

4.1E. An amending the land use plan contained in the Southside Initiative Community Plan, a component of the Master Plan of the City, by changing the use of approximately 4.162 acres located approximately 4,200 feet southwest of the intersection of South Zarzamora Street and S.E. Loop 410 in Council District 3, from Agriculture and Light Industry Land Use to Urban Living Land Use.  Staff's recommendation is for approval.  The Planning Commission recommended approval.   

4E.  ZONING CASE NUMBER Z2004179:  The request of Earl & Associates, P. C., Applicant, for Hunters Pond, L. L. P., Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "R-4" Residential Single-Family District, "R-20" Residential Single-Family District and "MI-1" Mixed Light Industrial District to "UD" Urban Development District on 92.4 acres out of CB 4286, 4286B and 4005, on property generally located west of South Zarzamora Street and south of I.H. 410 South. Staff's recommendation was for approval contingent upon plan amendment.  Zoning Commission has recommended approval contingent upon plan amendment.  (Council District 3) 

4.1F. An amending the land use plan contained in the Southside Initiative Community Plan, a component of the Master Plan of the City, by changing the use of approximately 30 acres located at 1816 E. Chavaneaux Road in Council District 3, from Agriculture Land Use to Urban Living Land Use.  Staff's recommendation is for approval.  Planning Commission recommended approval.     

4.1G. An amending the land use plan contained in the Southside Initiative Community Plan, known as City South, a component of the Master Plan of the City, by changing the use of approximately 29.5 acres of land located on Chavaneaux Road approximately 3,225 feet east of Roosevelt Avenue and Southwest Loop 410 in Council District 3, from Agriculture Land Use to Urban Living Land Use.  Staff's recommendation is for approval.  Planning Commission recommended (to be considered on December 8, 2004).   

4F and 4G. CASE NUMBER Z2004240:  The request of Earl & Associates, Applicant, for Peter Marshall and Cosmo Guido, Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "FR" Farm and Ranch District to "UD" Urban Development District on Tract A and B, NCB 11039; P-48 and P-50A, CB 4283.  Staff's recommendation was for approval contingent upon plan amendment.  Zoning Commission has recommended (pending Zoning Commission hearing on December 7, 2004).   (Council District 3) 

4.1H. An amending the land use plan contained in the South Central San Antonio Community Plan, a component of the Master Plan of the City, by changing the use of approximately 1 acre located on the northwestern corner of 1735 Commercial Avenue in Council District 4, from Low Density Residential Land Use to General Commercial Land Use.  Staff's recommendation is for approval.  The Planning Commission recommended approval.   

4H CASE NUMBER Z2004229 C:  The request of 1735 Commercial Land Trust, Applicant, for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "R-4" Residential Single Family District to "C-1" C Commercial District with conditional use for repossession services on Lots 1, 2, 3, and 4, Block 3, NCB 7645, 1735 Commercial Avenue.  Staff's recommendation was for approval contingent upon plan amendment. Zoning Commission has recommended approval contingent upon plan amendment and with the following conditions: 1) No more than 15 vehicles currently licensed and in operating condition on site at any given time for storage; and 2) 30 day storage limitation.  (Council District 4) 

4.1I. An amending the land use plan contained in the Northwest Community Plan, a component of the Master Plan of the City, by changing the use of approximately 2.38 acres located at 8900 New Guilbeau Road in Council District 7, from Single Family Residential Land Use to Medium Density Residential Land Use.  Staff's recommendation is for approval.  The Planning Commission recommended approval.    

4I.  CASE NUMBER Z2004186 S:  The request of Wilma Lulia La Croix, Applicant, for Wilma Lulia La Croix, Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "R-6" Residential Single Family District to "RM-6" S Residential Mixed District with a specific use authorization for assisted living services on Lot 1, Block 8, NCB 19179, 8900 New Guilbeau Road.  Staff's recommendation was for approval contingent upon plan amendment.  Zoning Commission has recommended approval contingent upon plan amendment.  (Council District 7) 

4.1J. An amending the land use plan contained in the Huebner/Leon Creek Community Plan, a component of the Master Plan of the City, by changing the use of approximately 17.1 acres located at 5886 and 5908 Babcock Road in Council District 7, from High Density Residential Land Use to Regional Commercial Land Use and 8.05 acres located at 5886 and 5908 Babcock Road, from Mixed Use Land Use to Regional Commercial Land Use.  Staff's recommendation is for denial.  The Planning Commission recommended approval.    

4J.    CASE NUMBER Z2004254:  The request of H.E.B. Grocery Co., L. P. c/o Todd Piland, Applicant, for C. V. Wogenstahl and Rita J. Black Family Trust; Rita J. Busick, Trustee, Owner(s), for a change in zoning from PUD "O-1" Office Planned Unit Development District and "MF-33" Multi-Family District to "C-3" General Commercial District on 25.150 acres out of NCB 14653, 5908 and 5886 Babcock Road.  Staff's recommendation was for approval contingent upon plan amendment. Zoning Commission has recommended (pending Zoning Commission hearing on December 7, 2004).  (Council District 7) 

4K.      CASE NUMBER Z2004244:  The request of City of San Antonio, Historic Preservation Officer, Applicant, for Rio Perla Properties, L. P., Owner(s), for a change in zoning to designate Historic Significance on 0.9145 acres out of NCB 14164, 312 Pearl Parkway. Staff's recommendation was for approval. Zoning Commission has recommended approval.  (Council District 1) 

4L.    CASE NUMBER Z2004225:  The request of Heather Drake, Applicant, for J. H. Uptmore & Associates, Inc., Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "C-3R" Commercial District Restricted Alcohol Sales and "I-1" General Industrial to "MF-33" Multi-Family District on 6.94 acres out of NCB 14058, southeast of Highway 90 between Roland Avenue and Hampton Street. Staff's recommendation was for approval. Zoning Commission has recommended approval.  (Council District 2) 

4M. CASE NUMBER Z2004226:  The request of Heather Drake, Applicant, for J. H. Uptmore &  Associates, Inc., Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "C-3" Commercial District to "MF-33" Multi-Family District on Lot 1, Block 1, NCB 14057, northwest of Highway 90 between Westfall Avenue and Roland Avenue. Staff's recommendation was for denial.  Zoning Commission has recommended approval.  (Council District 2) 

4N. CASE NUMBER Z2004089 C:  The request of Domingo P. Maldonado, Jr., Applicant, for Domingo P. Maldonado, Jr., Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "R-6" Residential Single-Family District to "R-6" C Residential Single-Family District with conditional use for a multi-family complex not to exceed 25 buildings and 50 units on Lot 300B, Block 30, NCB 11129, 200 Buchanan Boulevard. Staff's recommendation was for denial. Zoning Commission has recommended approval.  (Council District 3) 

4O.   CASE NUMBER Z2004148-2:  The request of City of San Antonio, Applicant, for Multiple Property Owners, for a change in zoning from "DR" Development Reserve District to "FR" Farm and Ranch District and "MI-1" Mixed Light Industrial District as per exhibit on P-1B, P-1C, P-1D, P-2A, P-2E, P-14, CB 4187; P-1D, P-2H, P-7, CB 4188; P-2, CB 4189; P-2B, P-12, P-12D, P-12E, P-12F, CB 4180; P-7, CB 4181; P-183D, CB 4012; Tracts A3, A4, A5, A6, B4, B5, B6, CB 4013, City South Project. Staff's recommendation was for approval.  Zoning Commission has recommended denial.  (Council District 3) 

4P.  CASE NUMBER Z2004246:  The request of JLC Development Co., Applicant, for James Johnson, Jr., Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "R-6" Residential Single Family District to "R-5" Residential Single Family District on 7.084 acres out of NCB 15247, southeast corner of Ray Ellison Boulevard and Five Palms Drive. Staff's recommendation was for approval. Zoning Commission has recommended approval.  (Council District 4) 

4Q.  CASE NUMBER Z2004233 C:  The request of Joel R. Valencia (JRV Steel Fabricators), Applicant, for Aurora R. Valencia, Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "R-4" Residential Single-Family District to "C-2NA" C Commercial District, Nonalcoholic Sales with a conditional use for outside storage of materials on Lot 49 and Lot 50, Block 15, NCB 8996, 247 Hobart Street.  Staff's recommendation was for approval. Zoning Commission has recommended approval with the following conditions: 1)  A Type B buffer (15 feet) as stated in Article V, Division 3, Section 35-510 shall be maintained, adjacent to the residential zoning; and  2) Outdoor storage areas shall be screened from the public street view and adjacent residence to a height of at least six feet (6') as stated in Article V, Division 6, Section 35-525.  (Council District 6) 

4R.  CASE NUMBER Z2004234:  The request of Charles Martin Wender, Applicant, for Westover Hills Development Partners, Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "C-3" Commercial District to "MF-33" Multi-Family District on 24.13 acres out of NCB 17642, southeast corner of W. Military Drive and Rogers Road extended. Staff's recommendation was for approval. Zoning Commission has recommended approval.  (Council District 6) 

4S.  CASE NUMBER Z2004248:  The request of Dynamic Landhold, L.P., Applicant, for Dynamic Landhold, L. P., Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "R-6" Residential Single-Family District to "C-3" Commercial District on 0.36 acres out of NCB 34400, approximately 500 feet north of the northwest corner of West Loop 1604 north and West Military Drive. Staff's recommendation was for approval. Zoning Commission has recommended approval.  (Council District 6) 

4T.  CASE NUMBER Z2004249:  The request of Hogan Real Estate Services, Applicant, for Commonwealth SA - Apartments, LLC, Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "R-6" Residential Single-Family District to "MF-33" Multi-Family District on 11.94 acres of NCB 15329, 8330 Potranco Road.  Staff's recommendation was for approval. Zoning Commission has recommended approval.  (Council District 6) 

4U.  CASE NUMBER Z2004251:  The request of Kaufman & Associates, Inc., Applicant, for Frank Nalasco, Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "R-5" Residential Single-Family District to "O-1" Office District on 0.5618 acre of Lot B, NCB 11511, 1009 Bandera Road. Staff's recommendation was for denial. Zoning Commission has recommended approval.  (Council District 7) 

4V.  CASE NUMBER Z2004099:  The request of Royal Properties, Applicant, for Roy Barrera, Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "C-3" ERZD General Commercial Edwards Recharge Zone District to "MF-33" ERZD Multi-Family Edwards Recharge Zone District on 4.455 acres out of NCB 14865, the west side of Babcock Road approximately 215 feet north of West Hausman Road.  Staff's recommendation was for approval.  Zoning Commission has recommended approval.  (Council District 8) 

4W.  CASE NUMBER Z2004127 C:  The request of Pettit, Christopher John, Applicant, for Pettit, Christopher John, Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "R-6" Residential Single-Family District to "R-6" C Residential Single-Family District with a conditional use for a law office on Lot 4, Block 10, NCB 14720, 4118 Honeycomb Drive. Staff's recommendation was for approval. Zoning Commission has recommended approval with the following conditions: 1) There shall be no exterior display or sign with the exception that a nameplate, not exceeding three (3) square feet in area, may be permitted when attached to the front of the main structure; 2) No construction features shall be permitted which would place the structure out of character with the surrounding neighborhood; 3) Business or office hours of operations shall not be permitted before 7:00 a.m. or after 6:00 p.m.; 4) No additional parking shall be allowed in the front of the house other than what the existing driveway accommodates; and 5) A four (4) foot wrought iron fence be erected along the front yard setback.  (Council District 8) 

4X.  CASE NUMBER Z2004252:  The request of Zelzer Corporation, Applicant, for Zelzer Corporation, Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "R-6" Residential Single-Family Hill Country Gateway Corridor District (GC-1) to "MF-33" Multi-Family Hill Country Gateway Corridor District (GC-1) on 5.020 acre tract of land out of NCB 34760, 20025 IH 10 West. Staff's recommendation was for approval. Zoning Commission has recommended approval.  (Council District 8) 

4Y.  ZONING CASE NUMBER Z2004259:  The request of City of San Antonio, Applicant, for Multiple Owners, for a change in zoning to establish Neighborhood Conservation District 4 (NCD-4) Overlay on property generally bound by Wurzbach Parkway on the northwest, Lockhill-Selma Road on the northeast, Dreamland on the southeast and the Union Pacific Railroad right-of-way on the southwest.  Staff's recommendation was for approval. Zoning Commission has recommended approval.  (Council District 8)

4Z.   CASE NUMBER Z2004079:  The request of JCJ - Stone Oak, Ltd., Applicant, for JCJ- Stone Oak, Ltd., Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "C-3" ERZD General Commercial Edwards Recharge Zone District to "MF-25" ERZD Multi-Family Edwards Recharge Zone District on 15.644 acres out of NCB 19218, 20000 Block of Stone Oak Parkway. Staff's recommendation was for approval. Zoning Commission has recommended approval. (Council District 9) 

4AA. CASE NUMBER Z2004235 C:  The request of Charles Coben, Applicant, for Charles Coben, Owner(s), for a change in zoning from "C-2" Commercial District to "C-2" C Commercial District with conditional use for a self service storage facility on 0.166 acres out of NCB 16959, 14058 Nacogdoches Road. Staff's recommendation was for approval. Zoning Commission has recommended approval.  (Council District 10) 

5.  Public Hearing and consideration of an increasing the monthly storm water fee by 19.5% across all customer classifications and tiers as follows:  for Residential Customers - (tier 1) lot size of zero to 4,999 square feet from $2.33 to $2.78; and (tier 2) lot size of 5,000 or more square feet from $3.08 to $3.68 ; for Multi-family Customers - (tier 1) lot size of zero to 21,999 square feet from $5.18 to $6.19; and (tier 2) lot size of 22,000 to 43,999 square feet from $16.21 to $19.37; and (tier 3) lot size of 44,000 to 131,999 square feet from $49.15 to $58.73; and (tier 4) lot size of 132,000 or more square feet from $233.88 to $279.49; for Commercial/General Customers - (tier 1) lot size of zero to 21,999 square feet from $13.26 to $15.85; and (tier 2) lot size of 22,000 to 43,999 square feet from $36.28 to $43.35; and (tier 3) lot size of 44,000 86,999 square feet from $65.02 to $77.70; and (tier 4) lot size of 87,000 to 131,999 square feet from $112.06 to $133.91; and (tier 5) lot size of 132,000 or more square feet from $247.59 to $295.87; for Public Customers - (tier 1) lot size of zero to 21,999 square feet from $13.14 to $15.70; and (tier 2) lot size of 22,000 to 43,999 square feet from $35.93 to $42.94; and (tier 3) lot size of 44,000 to 86,999 square feet from $64.90 to $77.56; and (tier 4) lot size of 87,000 or more square feet from $109.72 to $131.12; and amending the FY2005 Storm Water Operating Fund budget and the FY2005-2010 Capital Budget accordingly.  [Presented by Thomas G. Wendorf, Director, Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager]  

6.   4:00 P.M. - Public Hearing and consideration of the following Ordinances: [Presented by Ramiro A. Cavazos, Director, Economic Development; Jelynne LeBlanc Burley, Assistant City Manager] 

A.   An designating the Maxim Reinvestment Zone consisting of 178.5 acres located at 9651 Westover Hills Boulevard.  

B.   An approving terms and conditions and authorizing execution of a Tax Phase-In Agreement with Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. ("Maxim") to exempt 100% of ad valorem taxes for 10 years on personal property improvements of $50 million; and approving an exception to the Tax Phase-In Guidelines to allow for a 10 year  versus a six (6) year term of the agreement.  

C.   An approving terms and conditions and authorizing execution of an Incentive Fund Grant Agreement with Maxim Integrated Products, Inc. providing up to $1,500,000 from the Economic Development Incentive Fund for customized job training; approving exceptions; appropriating funds; and providing for payment.  

7.   5:00 P.M. - Citizens to Be Heard. 

8.   6:00 P.M. - Public Hearing and consideration of following Ordinances: [Presented by David D. Garza, Director, Neighborhood Action; Jelynne LeBlanc Burley, Assistant City Manager]

 A.     An designating the Brooks City-Base Development Project area located in City Council District 3, bordering South New Braunfels Avenue and S.E. Military Drive to the north, I-37 to the east, South Presa Street and Old Corpus Christi Road to the west, and Dave Erwin Drive and S.E. Loop 410 to the south as a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone ("Zone"); describing the boundaries of the Zone; creating a board of directors for the Zone; providing for an effective date and a termination date for the Zone; naming the Zone "Reinvestment Zone Number Sixteen, City of San Antonio, Texas"; establishing a tax increment fund; and containing other provisions related thereto. Staff recommends approval.  

B.     An designating the Mission Creek Development Project area located in City Council District 3, bordering Brooks-City Base to the north, Texas A&M Engineering Service on South Presa to the east, vacant land to the west and vacant industrial land to the south as a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone ("Zone"; describing the boundaries of the Zone; creating a board of directors for the Zone; providing for an effective date and a termination date for the Zone; naming the Zone "Reinvestment Zone Number Seventeen, City of San Antonio, Texas"; establishing a tax increment fund; and containing other provisions related thereto. Staff recommends approval.

 

C.     An designating the Rainbow Hills Development Project area located in City Council District 4, bordering Horal Street to the west, Marbach Rd. to the north, Loop 410 to the east and Lackland Hills Subdivision (Unit 6) to the south as a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone ("Zone"); describing the boundaries of the Zone; creating a board of directors for the Zone; providing for an effective date and a termination date for the Zone; naming the Zone "Reinvestment Zone Number Eighteen, City of San Antonio, Texas"; establishing a tax increment fund; and containing other provisions related thereto. Staff recommends denial.

 

D.    An designating the Hallie Heights Development Project area located in City Council District 4, bordering Sun Valley Elementary School to the north, S.W. Loop 410 to the east, Lackland Subdivision Unit 40 to the west, and Ray Ellison Boulevard to the south as a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone ("Zone"); describing the boundaries of the Zone; creating a board of directors for the Zone; providing for an effective date and a termination date for the Zone; naming the Zone "Reinvestment Zone Number Nineteen, City of San Antonio, Texas"; establishing a tax increment fund; and containing other provisions related thereto. Staff recommends approval.  

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 bid submitted by Custom Sales & Service,  Inc. (WBE) to provide the City of San Antonio Community Initiatives Department with a concept van to deliver meals for the Comprehensive Nutrition Program  for a total amount of $37,000.00. [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 Smith's Detection, Inc. to provide the City of San Antonio Fire Department with hazardous materials identification equipment for a total cost of $112,922.50, from State Homeland Security Grant funds. [Presented by Janie B. Cantu, Director, Purchasing & General Services; Erik J. Walsh, Assistant to the City Manager]  

11. An accepting the proposal submitted by VIA Technology, L.L.C. (SMBE) to provide the City of San Antonio Community Initiatives Department with a Homeless Management Information System (HMIS) for a total amount of $77,950.00. [Presented by Janie B. Cantu, Director, Purchasing & General Services; Erik J. Walsh, Assistant to the City Manager]  

12. An accepting the low responsive bid submitted by Philpott Motors, Ltd., to provide the City of San Antonio with police, parks and fire patrol sedans for a total amount of $4,816,388.00. [Presented by Janie B. Cantu, Director, Purchasing & General Services; Erik J. Walsh, Assistant to the City Manager]  

13. An accepting the low responsive bid submitted by Valero Marketing & Supply Co. to provide the City of San Antonio with an annual contract for ultra-low sulphur diesel fuel for an estimated cost of $3,122,730.12 annually. [Presented by Janie B. Cantu, Director, Purchasing & General Services; Erik J. Walsh, Assistant to the City Manager]  

14. 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 FY 2004-2005 for an estimated combined annual cost of $2,112,298.00 to include contracts for maintenance & repair of Metasys Facilities Management System for the Alamodome, Spanish language books and videocassettes, LEADS online database, RTC CPR 2102 time switch with antenna and CPC harness, heating, ventilating and air conditioning parts, mud sump service and drain line cleaning, air conditioning filters, software licenses for exchange server, Oracle database software and service, Unicenter CA-7 distributed agent and support, carpet, light duty automatic transmission parts and service, and safety supplies. [Presented by Janie B. Cantu, Director, Purchasing & General Services; Erik J. Walsh, Assistant to the City Manager]  

Capital Improvement Items  

15. An approving Field Alteration No. 4 to reduce the contract with the Yantis Corporation by $56,111.00 in connection with the Culebra Road/Loop 410 (Leon Creek) Regional Storm Water Facility Project, an authorized 1999-2004 General Obligation Flood Control with Park Improvement Bond Project, located in Council District 6; and revising the project budget. [Presented by Thomas G. Wendorf, Director, Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager] 

16. An amending the professional services agreement and authorizing payment in the amount of $96,835.00 to Pape-Dawson Engineers, Inc. for additional engineering services in connection with the Salado Creek Hike and Bike MPO Project, Phase 1, located in Council District 2; authorizing $9,639.00 for additional engineering contingency expenses, for a total amount of $106,474.00 from 1999-2004 General Obligation Flood Control with Park Improvement Bond funds; revising the project budget; appropriating funds; and providing for payment. [Presented by Thomas G. Wendorf, Director, Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager] 

17. An accepting the low responsive bid in the amount $1,963,040.40 of Pronto Sandblasting and Coating and Oil-Field Service Company, Inc., in connection with the Octavia #63, Phase II, Part B Project, located in Council District 5; authorizing the execution of a construction contract; authorizing $157,881.41 for construction contingency expenses; authorizing $121,638.69 for expense recovery; authorizing $1,000.00 for advertising expenses, for a total amount of $2,243,560.50; authorizing the reimbursement from San Antonio Water System in the amount of $265,909.30 for sewer and water expenses; authorizing the reimbursement from City Public Service in the amount of $118,317.00; appropriating $1,859,334.20 from 2003-2007 General Obligation Drainage Improvement Bond funds; and providing for payment. [Presented by Thomas G. Wendorf, Director, Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager]                                                 

18. An authorizing $64,273.00 from 1994-1999 Park Bond funds for asbestos abatement, floor renovations and bleacher replacement at the Westside YMCA in connection with the  Rosedale Park Improvements Project, located in City Council District 5; and appropriating funds. [Presented by Malcolm Matthews, Director, Parks and Recreation; Christopher J. Brady, Assistant City Manager] 

19. An accepting the low, qualified bid of Valemas, Inc. in the amount of $2,258,000.00 in connection with the Brackenridge Park Rehabilitation - Package B Project, located in Council Districts 9 and 1; authorizing the execution of a construction contract; authorizing $20,657.53 for construction contingency expenses; authorizing $5,255.00 for traffic signals enhancement, for a total amount of $2,283,912.53, of which $1,929,502.00 will be funded by 1994-1999 Park Bond funds; accepting a $20,000.00 grant from the Junior League of San Antonio; transferring savings of $334,410.53 from within the project budget; appropriating funds; and providing for payment. [Presented by Malcolm Matthews, Director, Parks and Recreation; Christopher J. Brady, Assistant City Manager] 

Items Concerning the Purchase, Sale or Lease of Real Property 

20. An approving the fee simple purchase of eight (8) properties located along the Salado Creek and the Leon Creek for a total amount of $26,150.00 from the Parks Development and Expansion Venue Project (Proposition 3) Sales Tax funds; authorizing $2,240.00 for due diligence fees, for a total amount of $28,390.00; appropriating funds; and providing for payment. [Presented by Christopher J. Brady, Assistant City Manager; J. Rolando Bono, Interim City Manager] 

21. An declaring as surplus and authorizing the sale of two (2) tracts of City-owned real property described as Lots 15 and 16, Block 2, NCB 1494, located at the intersection of Dakota and S. New Braunfels Streets to the Bexar County Teachers Federal Credit Union, located in Council District 2, for the sealed bid amount of $100.00, plus $1,040.00 to satisfy existing Code Compliance liens, for the total consideration of $1,140.00, to facilitate the construction of a bank facility consistent with the City's Urban Renewal Plan. [Presented by Rebecca Waldman, Director, Asset Management; Erik J. Walsh, Assistant to the City Manager] 

22. An declaring two (2) tracts of real property described as Lots 15-40, 41-A, 42 and part of 41, NCB 6294, Lots 47-54, NCB 6295, known as the former Butter Krust Bakery Building, located at 2201 Broadway Street, and all of City Block A-6, a portion of City Block A-7 and the remainder of Lot 33, NCB 6300, known as the former Playland Park Site, located a 2222 N. Alamo Street, in Council District 2 which tracts were acquired in connection with relocation of the San Antonio Water System's headquarters and as part of the San Antonio Water System, as surplus to the needs of the City of San Antonio and authorizing the San Antonio Water System Board of Trustees to sell the tracts. [Presented by Rebecca Waldman, Director, Asset Management; Erik J. Walsh, Assistant to the City Manager] 

23. An approving a License Agreement with the Northeast Independent School District for the placement of a sanitary sewer line within an approximate 16' x 300' (0.1089 acre) portion of City-owned property within NCB 19216 including a 15-foot wide Temporary Construction Easement which expires when construction of the sewer line is completed, both in connection with the construction of Wilderness Oak Elementary School, located in Council District 9, for the total consideration of $5,000.00. [Presented by Rebecca Waldman, Director, Asset Management; Erik J. Walsh, Assistant to the City Manager] 

24. An approving a new Lease Agreement with Washington Place Joint Venture d/b/a Washington Place, as Landlord, for the lease of approximately 11,687 square feet of office space at the Washington Place Office Building, located at 215 S. San Saba, for use by the San Antonio Police Department, at an average annual rental of $133,877.00, for a five (5) year term ending on September 30, 2009. [Presented by Albert A. Ortiz, Police Chief; Christopher J. Brady, Assistant City Manager] 

25. An authorizing funds in the amount of $1,483.55 from General Obligations of the City payable to Davidson & Troilo, P.C., for legal services necessary to the real estate acquisitions for the following approved City projects: Bitters Road - West Avenue to Heimer MPO Project, located in Council District 9; the Culebra/Loop 410 Detention Pond Project, located in Council District 6; Loop 410 at Nacogdoches Drainage Improvements Project, located in Council Districts 9 and 10; revising the project budgets; appropriating funds; and providing for payment. [Presented by Thomas G. Wendorf, Director, Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager] 

26. An authorizing funds in the amount of $5,972.85 from General Obligations of the City payable to Bracewell & Patterson, L.L.P. for legal services necessary to the real estate acquisitions for the following approved City projects: Bitters Road - West Avenue to Heimer MPO Project, located in Council District 9; Cherry Street Drainage #15B, Phase II Project, located in Council District 2; Hunt Lane - Marbach to U.S. 90 MPO Project, located in Council District 4; Laddie Place Detention Pond Project, located in Council District 1; Octavia Drainage #63, Phase II, Part 1 Project, located in Council District 5; Western Avenue Drainage #74 III-A Project, located in Council District 9; and the W.W. White Phase I - Rigsby to Lord Road Project, located in Council District 2; appropriating funds; and providing for payment. [Presented by Thomas G. Wendorf, Director, Public Works; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager] 

27. An approving the terms and authorizing the execution of a four (4) year Lease Agreement with Mrs. Angeles Barcena de Philip for approximately 1,023 square feet of office space at 80 Rio Nilo Street, Suite 101, in Mexico City, Mexico for Casa San Antonio at a monthly rental rate of 18,400 pesos, which is currently equivalent to $1,673.00 U.S. dollars, inclusive of the fifteen percent (15%) value-added tax, for the period commencing October 1, 2004 and ending September 30, 2008; and providing for payment. [Presented by Elizabeth E. Costello, Director, International Affairs; Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager] 

28. An approving the terms and authorizing the execution of a one (1) year Lease Agreement with IMEF, A.C., for approximately 1,613 square feet of office space at 3422 Lazaro Cardenas Avenue, Suite 604, in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico for Casa San Antonio at a monthly rental rate of 12,650 pesos, which is currently equivalent to $1,150.00 U.S. dollars, inclusive of the fifteen percent (15%) value-added tax, for the period commencing October 1, 2004 and ending  September 30, 2005; and providing for payment. [Presented by Elizabeth E. Costello, Director, International Affairs; Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager] 

29. An authorizing the purchase of approximately seventy two (72) acre tract located on Jett Road and the Medina River in Council District 4 from Verde Supply Corporation for the amount of $240,000.00 with the cost to be divided between the City of San Antonio and the San Antonio Parks Foundation; appropriating $90,000.00, the City's portion of the cost, from 2003-2007 Park Bond funds; and providing for payment. [Presented by Malcolm Matthews, Director, Parks and Recreation; Christopher J. Brady, Assistant City Manager]

Miscellaneous 

30. An authorizing the Interim City Manager or his designee to accept a donation in the amount of $500.00 from Wal-Mart #1198 to the North San Antonio Fear Free Environment Unit of the San Antonio Police Department to be used to purchase fingerprint kits for identifying children, educational supplies and brochures related to child safety, bike rodeos, elderly scams and safety tips for the elderly; amending the budget; and appropriating funds. [Presented by Albert A. Ortiz, Police Chief; Christopher J. Brady, Assistant City Manager] 

31. An amending Ordinance No. 99825 to clarify the relationship of Coastal Securities, L.P. and Estrada Hinojosa & Company, Inc., and to authorize execution of contracts with each, to provide co-financial advisor services in connection with the City's financings for a period to commence October 1, 2004 and terminate September 30, 2007, with an option to extend the contracts for one (1) additional two-year period under the same terms and conditions; and providing for an immediate effective date upon passage by eight (8) votes. [Presented by Milo Nitschke, Director, Finance; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager] 

32. An authorizing the execution of a professional services contract with Garza/Gonzales & Associates for financial reporting consultation services at a cost not to exceed $90,000.00; and providing for an immediate effective date upon passage by eight (8) votes. [Presented by Milo Nitschke, Director, Finance; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager] 

33. An authorizing the execution of an Interlocal Cooperation contract between the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the City of San Antonio for the provision of death certificates to TDCJ of parolees who pass away while on parole and for reimbursement to the city in an amount not to exceed $1,200.00 for the period September 1, 2004 through August 31, 2005. [Presented by Dr. Fernando A. Guerra, Director, Health; Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager]  

34. An authorizing the acceptance of $100,000.00 from the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. to support the Breast Cancer Project of the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District for the period October 1, 2004 through September 30, 2005; authorizing execution of the contract; establishing a fund; adopting the project budget; approving the personnel complement; and approving payments to private physicians in connection with this project. [Presented by Dr. Fernando A. Guerra, Director, Health; Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager]  

35. An authorizing the acceptance of $143,271.00 from the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) to augment support for the Inner-City School Immunization Program of the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District (SAMHD) for the period January 1, 2004 through December 31, 2004; approving the execution of a change to the contract with TDSHS; and revising the program budget. [Presented by Dr. Fernando A. Guerra, Director, Health; Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager]  

36. An authorizing the acceptance of $143,495.00 from the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) to renew the Federal Refugee Health Screening Program of the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District (SAMHD) for the period October 1, 2004 through September 30, 2005; approving the execution of a change to the contract with TDSHS; adopting a program budget; approving the personnel complement; authorizing execution of a contract with Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of San Antonio, Inc.; and authorizing payments for contractual services.  [Presented by Dr. Fernando A. Guerra, Director, Health; Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager]  

37. An authorizing the Interim City Manager or his designee to accept a donation in the amount of $500.00 from the United Services Automobile Association to support the Special Immunizations Promotions Project of the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District; and revising the program budget. [Presented by Dr. Fernando A. Guerra, Director, Health; Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager]  

38. An authorizing the execution of a letter of agreement with HUMANA Health Plan of Texas, Inc. allowing the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District to be reimbursed in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00 for providing immunization services to HUMANA Health insurance enrollees for the period October 1, 2004 through September 30, 2005. [Presented by Dr. Fernando A. Guerra, Director, Health; Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager]  

39. An approving the terms and authorizing the execution of a professional services contract  between the City of San Antonio and the Free Trade Alliance San Antonio in the amount of $150,000.00 for the period October 1, 2004 through September 30, 2005; appropriating funds; and providing for payment. [Presented by Elizabeth E. Costello, Director, International Affairs; Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager] 

40. An authorizing the acceptance of a grant award in the amount of $1,000.00 from the San Antonio City Employees Federal Credit Union and $2,500.00 from Guaranty Bank to the City Of San Antonio Neighborhood Action Department for the purchase of supplies, tools and equipment necessary to implement community service projects through the Neighborhood Target Sweep Program; authorizing the execution of all necessary documentation in connection therewith; appropriating funds; and approving a program budget. [Presented by David D. Garza, Director, Neighborhood Action; Jelynne LeBlanc Burley, Assistant City Manager] 

41. An authorizing the Interim City Manager or his designee to purchase Excess General Liability and Excess Workers' Compensation Insurance, as a package policy, for the City of San Antonio from State National Insurance Company, through McGriff, Seibels and Williams of Texas, Inc., the City's Broker of Record, for a one-year period beginning December 31, 2004 and ending  December 31, 2005, at a cost of $661,500.00, with an option to extend the coverage for two (2) additional one (1) year periods at a guaranteed rate of $0.0557 per $100 of payroll expenses, subject to and contingent upon funding by the City Council. [Presented by Sharon De La Garza, Director, Human Resources; Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager] 

42. An authorizing the Interim City Manager or his designee to purchase a layered insurance program for Commercial Property Insurance, including Boiler and Machinery Coverage, for City-owned and leased buildings, contents, and equipment, with Allianz Insurance Company and RSUI Indemnity Company through McGriff, Seibels & Williams of Texas, Inc., the City's Broker of Record, for a fourteen (14) month period beginning December 31, 2004 and ending February 28, 2006, at a total combined cost of $1,091,271.00. [Presented by Sharon De La Garza, Director, Human Resources; Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager] 

Board, Commissions and Committee Appointments.  

43. Consideration of the following board appointments: [Presented by Leticia M. Vacek, City Clerk]  

A.     An reappointing Dr. Fernando Guerra (City Official Category - Mayor) to the Animal Care Services Advisory Board for a term of office to expire on April 3, 2006.  

B.     An appointing Juan Carlos Hernandez (Mayor's Designee) to the Greater San Antonio Crime Prevention Commission for a term of office to expire on November 30, 2006.  

C.     An appointing Travis Cox (District 8) to the Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees for a term of office to expire on May 30, 2006.  

D.    An reappointing Enedina C. Vasquez (District 5) and John A. Nicholas (District 8) to the San Antonio Public Library Board of Trustees for terms of office to expire on September 30, 2006.  

E.     An reappointing Irvin Padgett (District 6) to the City Commission on Veterans' Affairs for a term of office to expire on June 11, 2006.  

F.      An appointing Robert R. Robbins (District 10) to the Zoning Commission for a term of office to expire on June 30, 2006.  

G.    An reappointing Steve Gengenbacher (District 3) to the Ethics Review Board for a term of office to expire on February 21, 2006.  

H.    An reappointing Grace Gonzalez (District 7) to the Greater Kelly Development Authority for a term of office to expire on November 30, 2006.  

I.        An appointing Ramon Flores (District 8) to the Board of Adjustment for a term of office to expire on February 22, 2006.  

J.       An appointing Tyrone Johnson (Mayor) to the Small Business Advocacy Committee for a term of office to expire on November 20, 2005.  

ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION 

44. Consideration of the following board appointments: [Presented by Leticia M. Vacek, City Clerk] 

A.   An reappointing and appointing two (2) members to the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District Advisory Board of Health for terms of office to commence on January 1, 2005 and to expire on December 31, 2007.  

Nominees:   Nurses' Association Category

Dr. Sara Kolb (reappointment - District 8)                           

                           Physician Category

Dr. Michael Battista (appointment - District 8) 

B.   An reappointing three (3) members to the San Antonio Development Agency for terms of office to expire on December 18, 2006.  

Nominees:   Jonathan Starr (Mayor; District 3; District 7; District 8; and District 10)

                           James Darryl Byrd (Mayor and District 8)

                           Miguel Aguilar (District 8) 

C.   An reappointing and appointing three members to the Historic and Design Review Commission for terms of office to expire on October 31, 2005 and October 31, 2006.  

  Nominees:   Planner Category

Andrew Douglas (reappointment - District 1 and District 9)                       

                        Public Art Category

Mary Agnes Rodriguez (appointment - District 5 and Mayor)                       

                        Business Category

Rollette Schreckenghost (appointment - District 10) 

D.  An reappointing and appointing three members to the Metropolitan Transit Authority for terms of office to commence on January 1, 2005 and to expire on December 31, 2006.  

   Nominees:    Oliver Hill (reappointment - District 2 and District 8)

                         Heriberto Herrera (reappointment - District 8)

                         Joe F. Garcia (appointment - District 1)

                         Allen Townsend (appointment - District 5)  

E.   An appointing four (4) members to the South Fort Sam Houston Development Advisory Board for terms of office to expire on January 28, 2006 and January 28, 2007.  

Nominees:   SADA Member Category

Dr. Gilbert Murillo (District 2)

                      Jonathan Starr (Mayor and District 8)                      

                      Fort Sam Houston Representative

Rhayma Blake (District 2)                      

                      City-Wide Community Leader Category

Jonathan C. Gordon (District 2)  

F.    An appointing four (4) alternate members to the Board of Adjustment for terms of office to expire on February 22, 2006 and February 22, 2007.  

Nominees:     Peter Vollone (District 1)

                        Michael Dean (Mayor)

                        Mary Rogers (District 7)

                        Rollette Schreckenghost (District 10) 

G.  An reappointing and appointing seven (7) members to the Air Transportation Advisory Commission for terms of office to expire on May 4, 2006.  

Nominees:        Community Representative Category

Marco Barros (reappointment - District 6)

Richard Green (reappointment - District 1)

Alfred Sturchio (reappointment - District 6)

Gerald Jewell (appointment - District 10) 

Business Category

Jack A. Lane (appointment - District 10) 

Travel and Tourism Industry Category

Marsha Hendler (reappointment - Mayor)

Siegfried Richter (reappointment - District 6) 

H.  An reappointing and ppointing ten (10) members to the Convention and Visitors Commission for terms of office to expire on June 30, 2005 and June 30, 2006.  

Nominees:   Hotel/Motel Association Category

                           Bart Huffman (reappointment - District 8)

                           Henry Feldman (reappointment - District 8 and Mayor)

                           Micheal Tease (reappointment - District 2)

                           Ray Halani (appointment - District 2)

                           Marilyn DeSimone (appointment - District 9) 

                           San Antonio Area Tourism Council Category

                           Dr. Tom Cannon (appointment - District 6) 

                           Theme Parks Category

                           Daniel Decker (appointment - District 6) 

                           General Community Category/Southeast Sector

                           Marie Pauerstein (reappointment - District 9)

                           Michael Khadem (appointment - District 2)

                           Jean James (appointment - District 8) 

                           General Community Category/Southwest Sector

                           John Bloodsworth (reappointment - District 9)                          

                           General Community Category/Northwest Sector

                           Trinie Reiter (appointment - District 6)

                           Jean James (appointment - District 8)

                           Michael Khadem (appointment - District 2)

                           Jim Eskin (appointment - District 7)

                           Jim Berg (appointment - District 9) 

45. An authorizing the selection, negotiation and execution of a professional services contract to hire an executive search firm to assist in hiring a City Manager. [Presented by Leticia M. Vacek, City Clerk] 

46. on a proposed Proposition 13 Election for May 7, 2005; as requested by Mayor Edward D. Garza and Councilman Christopher "Chip" Haass, District 10. [Presented by Peter Zanoni, Director, Management and Budget; Erik J. Walsh, Assistant to the City Manager] 

47. An authorizing the Interim City Manager or his designee to execute a Delegate Agency Contract with the San Antonio Symphony, in an amount not to exceed $400,000.00 in General and Aviation Funds as adopted by City Council as part of the Fiscal Year 2005 General Operating Budget, to support the operations and Airport projects of the San Antonio Symphony; and providing for payment. [Presented by Felix Padron, Director, Cultural Affairs; Roland A. Lozano, Assistant to the City Manager] 

48. A setting dates, times and locations for twenty (20) neighborhood participation meetings and two (2) City Council Public Hearings for the City's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG - 31st Year), Home Investment Partnership Grant (HOME - 14th Year), Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA), and Emergency Shelter Grant (ESG) Consolidated Action Plan/Budget Process for FY 2005-2006. [Presented by Andrew W. Cameron, Director, Housing & Community Development; Jelynne LeBlanc Burley, Assistant City Manager] 

49. An authorizing the acceptance of $1,000,000.00 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to establish the Steps to a Healthier San Antonio Program within the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District for the period September 22, 2004 through September 21, 2005; establishing a program fund; adopting the program budget; and approving a personnel complement. [Presented by Dr. Fernando A. Guerra, Director, Health; Frances A. Gonzalez, Assistant City Manager]

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50. The City Council will recess the regular City of San Antonio Council Meeting and convene the Board of Directors for the City of San Antonio, Texas Starbright Industrial Development Corporation to consider the following: [Presented by Christopher J. Brady, Assistant City Manager; J. Rolando Bono, Interim City Manager] 

A.       A authorizing the transfer of approximately $4,000,000.00 from the City of San Antonio,Texas Starbright Industrial Development Corporation to Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas, Inc., to fulfill reimbursement obligations set out in the Starbright Agreement dated May 22, 2003. 

B.       A authorizing payment in the amount of $50,000.00 for legal fees in connection with the negotiations and implementation of the Project Starbright Agreement.  

C.       Adjourn.

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Reconvene the meeting of the City of San Antonio City Council to consider the following: 

51. An authorizing the Interim City Manager or his designee to execute an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Bexar County to consolidate jury management between Municipal Court and the District Clerk's Office to minimize duplicative efforts where possible. [Presented by Quentin B. Porter, Director, Municipal Court; Melissa Byrne Vossmer, Assistant City Manager] 

52. An authorizing the negotiation and renewal of Industrial District Non-Annexation and Fire Protection Agreements with CitiCorp Data Systems, Inc., ("Citicorp") for a time period of six (6) years commencing on December 29, 2004 and expiring on December 29, 2010; providing for payment of $27,500.00 annually for the term of the renewal to the City for fire protection services; and authorizing the Interim City Manager or his designee to execute said agreements. [Presented by Ramiro A. Cavazos, Director, Economic Development; Jelynne LeBlanc Burley, Assistant City Manager] 

53. An authorizing the negotiation and renewal of Industrial District Non-Annexation and Fire Protection Agreements with the Texas Research Park Foundation ("TRPF") for a time period of six (6) years commencing on December 29, 2004 and expiring on December 29, 2010; providing for payment of $27,500.00 annually for the term of the renewal to the City for fire protection services; and authorizing the Interim City Manager or his designee to execute said agreements. [Presented by Ramiro A. Cavazos, Director, Economic Development; Jelynne LeBlanc Burley, Assistant City Manager] 

54. An authorizing the negotiation and renewal of Industrial District Non-Annexation and Fire Protection Agreements with QVC San Antonio, Inc., (""QVC") for a time period of one (1) year commencing on December 30, 2004 and expiring on December 29, 2005; providing for payment of $27,500.00 annually for the term of the renewal to the City for fire protection services; and authorizing the Interim City Manager or his designee to execute said agreements. [Presented by Ramiro A. Cavazos, Director, Economic Development; Jelynne LeBlanc Burley, Assistant City Manager] 

55. Public Hearing and Consideration of an amending the UDC with approximately 120 substantive and editing changes including amendments to revise the requirements for Planned Unit Developments; creating a new "R-3" Single Family Residential District ("Small Lot District"); allowing enclave subdivisions ("Gated Subdivisions"); and revising Parks/Open Space standards. [Presented by Florencio Peņa, Director, Development Services; Christopher J. Brady, Assistant City Manager] 

56. An releasing forty-two (42) lots out of the Schoenthal Ranch Subdivision, situated in Comal County, from the City of San Antonio's Extraterritorial Jurisdiction. [Presented by Emil R. Moncivais, Director, Planning; Jelynne LeBlanc Burley, Assistant City Manager] 

57. An authorizing the San Antonio Housing Finance Corporation to issue Tax Exempt Multi-family Housing Revenue Bonds in an amount not to exceed $13,500,000.00 to provide financing for the construction of the Rosemont at Pleasanton Apartments Project located at 9900 Moursund Road in Council District 3; and enacting other provisions incident and related to the subject and purpose of this ordinance.  [Presented by Andrew Cameron, Director, Housing and Community Development; Jelynne LeBlanc Burley, Assistant City Manager]

58. An reallocating $10,000.00 from the FY 2000 District 5 One-Time Project budget by reducing funds set for the Inman Christian Center Corridor Revitalization Project from $59,010.32 to $49,010.32 and authorizing $10,000.00 to Christ the King Nutrition Center to help offset the costs associated with the replacement of an air conditioner; as requested by Councilwoman Patti Radle, District 5.  

59. An amending Ordinance No. 100038 adopted on November 18, 2004 to substitute the funding source of a $2,500.00 contribution to Solar San Antonio from the balance of Council District 7 One-Time funds with the funding source of the Council District 7 Human Development Services Fund; as requested by Councilman Julian Castro, District 7.  

60. An reallocating $300.00 from the FY 1999 District 7 One-Time Project budget by reducing funds set aside for the Housing Rehabilitation Model Block Program and authorizing $300.00 to the Thunderbird Hills Neighborhood Association to help offset the costs associated with the installation of a street light at 6318 Wigwam; as requested by Councilman Julian Castro, District 7.  

61. An reallocating $7,000.00 from the FY 1999 District 7 One-Time Project budget by reducing funds set aside for the Housing Rehabilitation Model Block Program; authorizing a transfer of $6,591.00 to the San Antonio Police Department for security costs and a transfer of $86.00 to the San Antonio Parks and Recreation Department to offset the rental costs of two golf carts associated with the Annual Veterans Day Parade that was held on November 6, 2004; and authorizing the balance of $323.00 to be reimbursed to the United States Military Veterans Parade Association for a portion of barricade expenses associated with the Parade; as requested by Councilman Julian Castro, District 7.  

62. A amending Resolution No. 2003-24-26 by revising the appointment of certain members of City Council to the Fire and Police Pre-Funded Health Trust; the Firemen's and Policemen's Pension Fund Board of Trustees; and the Community Action Advisory Board; as requested by Mayor Edward D. Garza. 

63. Ratification of Authorization for Mayor Edward D. Garza who traveled to Indianapolis, Indiana to attend the National League of Cities Congress of Cities and Exposition from Monday, November 29, 2004 to Saturday, December 4, 2004.  

64. Ratification of Authorization for Councilman Art A. Hall, District 8, and Councilman Christopher "Chip" Haass, District 10,  who traveled to Indianapolis, Indiana to attend the National League of Cities Congress of Cities and Exposition from Tuesday, November 30, 2004 to Saturday, December 4, 2004.  

65. Ratification of Authorization for Mayor Edward D. Garza who traveled to Washington, D.C., to discuss railroad issues with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Sen.  John Cornyn's office from Monday, November 15, 2004 to Tuesday, November 16, 2004.  

66. City Manager's Report. 

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

A.   Deliberate the duties, appointment, and employment of the City Manager, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 (personnel matters), and discuss related legal issues, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (consultation with attorney). 

B.   Deliberate the offer of financial or other incentives related to economic development negotiations with a business prospect the City Council seeks to have locate in or near San Antonio, including  the possible acquisition and disposition of an interest in real property, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.087 (deliberation regarding economic development negotiations) and Texas Government Code Section 551.072 (deliberation regarding real property); and discuss related legal issues, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (consultation with attorney).