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Meeting Name: City Council A Session Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/17/2014 9:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Municipal Plaza Building
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14-1271 11.ProceduralThe Invocation was delivered by Reverend David Cervantez, Jefferson United Methodist Church, guest of Councilmember Cris Medina, District 7.   Action details Not available
14-882 12.ProceduralPledge of AllegianceMotion to Approve  Action details Video Video
14-883 13.MinutesApproval of Minutes for the February 19 - 20, 2014 City Council Meeting.Motion to ApprovePass Action details Video Video
14-598 14.Purchase - Annual ContractAn Ordinance authorizing the following contracts establishing unit prices for goods and services for an estimated annual cost of $545,000.00: (A) ARB Fire Protection for purchase, inspection & maintenance of fire extinguishers, (B) P & T Lawn Service for aviation grounds clearing & acreage shredding, (C) Potters Industries for aviation bonding glass beads and (D) Airbus Helicopters, Inc. f.k.a. American Eurocopter Corporation for helicopter parts, engines, and repairs. [Ben Gorzell, Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Director, Finance]adoptedPass Action details Not available
14-425 15.Capital ImprovementsAn Ordinance accepting the lowest responsible bid and awarding a task order construction contract to San Antonio Concepts Construction, LLC, in an amount not to exceed $802,680.00, of which $8,625.00 will be reimbursed by San Antonio Water Systems, for the construction of American with Disabilities Act (ADA) sidewalk access ramps and sidewalk improvements related to Street Maintenance Program projects located City-wide, funded by the Advanced Transportation District Fund. [Peter Zanoni, Deputy City Manager; Mike Frisbie, Director, Transportation and Capital Improvements]adoptedPass Action details Not available
14-107 16.Miscellaneous ItemAn Ordinance accepting the lowest responsive bid and awarding a task order contract for construction of the FY 2014 and FY 2015 Alley Maintenance Projects in an amount not-to-exceed $2,752,764.58; authorizing payments, subject to the availability of funds, to FD Concrete, LLC; on Infrastructure Maintenance Program and Solid Waste Management funded project located City Wide; and of this amount, $50,750.00 will be reimbursed by San Antonio Water Systems. [Peter Zanoni, Deputy City Manager; Mike Frisbie, Director, Transportation and Capital Improvements]adoptedPass Action details Not available
14-185 17.Capital ImprovementsAn Ordinance authorizing execution of two Local Transportation Project Funding Agreements with Texas Department of Transportation authorizing TxDOT to enter and perform the construction, maintenance or other activities necessary to replace or rehabilitate the North Walters Roads at the Union Pacific Railroad Crossing Bridge structure and the Old Seguin Road at Salado Creek Bridge structure, and approving the use of the waived 10 percent matching funds for construction of the E. Commerce at Salado Street Bridge. [Peter Zanoni, Deputy City Manager; Mike Frisbie, Director, Transportation and Capital Improvements]adoptedPass Action details Not available
14-727 18.Miscellaneous ItemAn Ordinance authorizing a Joint Use Agreement with Time Warner Cable Texas, LLC to allow access to buildings and property at Stinson Municipal Airport. [Ed Belmares, Assistant City Manager; Frank Miller, Director, Aviation]adoptedPass Action details Not available
14-746 19.Real Property LeaseAn Ordinance authorizing a five-year license agreement with Alamo Kiwanis Charities, Inc. for use of the Arneson River Theater for its annual presentation of "Fiesta Noche Del Rio". [Ed Belmares, Assistant City Manager; Felix Padron, Director, Culture and Creative Development]adoptedPass Action details Not available
14-770 111.Real Property LeaseAn Ordinance authorizing the execution of a lease agreement with Martinez Street Women’s Center for the Lockwood Park building at 801 N. Olive Street for a term of three years commencing on May 1, 2014, located in Council District 2. [Gloria Hurtado, Assistant City Manager; Xavier D. Urrutia, Director, Parks & Recreation]adoptedPass Action details Not available
14-651 113.Grant Applications and AwardsAn Ordinance authorizing the negotiation and execution an Economic Development Loan Agreement and related Parking License Agreement with Klabzuba Realty, LLC in the amount of $750,000.00 to create up to 50 new jobs at the One Alamo Building; and provide 100 parking spaces to the City for the purpose of redevelopment of the East Commerce Corridor in Council District 1. [Carlos Contreras, Assistant City Manager; Lori Houston, Director, Center City Development]adoptedPass Action details Not available
14-717 114.Grant Applications and AwardsAn Ordinance authorizing the submission of a grant application in an amount up to $1,182,945.00 to the Texas Automobile Burglary and Theft Prevention Authority for the Regional Auto Crimes Team Project; authorizing the acceptance of funds, upon award; authorizing an interlocal agreement between the City of San Antonio and the Bexar County Sheriff's Office related to the grant application; and approving a cash matching contribution of $606,194.00 and an in-kind matching contribution of $1,754,431.00. [Erik J. Walsh, Deputy City Manager; William McManus, Police Chief]adoptedPass Action details Not available
14-747 115.Grant Applications and AwardsAn Ordinance authorizing the submission of an amended Head Start grant application to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and acceptance upon award of an amended amount up to $22,090,151.00 for the period of February 1, 2014 – January 31, 2015; a budget, including an in-kind match of up to $5,522,538.00, and a personnel complement for the Department of Human Services; and contract amendments for the purpose of allocating amended grant funding and implementing program improvements [Gloria Hurtado, Assistant City Manager; Melody Woosley, Director, Human Services] adoptedPass Action details Not available
14-761 116.Grant Applications and AwardsAn Ordinance authorizing the submission of a grant application, and acceptance of funds upon award, from the Texas Department of Agriculture for up to $999,789.50 to fund the 2014 Summer Food Service Program operated by the Parks and Recreation Department for the period of June 16, 2014, through August 15, 2014. [Gloria Hurtado, Assistant City Manager; Xavier Urrutia, Director, Parks & Recreation]adoptedPass Action details Not available
14-731 117.ProceduralConsideration of the following items related to Federal Aviation Administration grant applications for the San Antonio International Airport: [Ed Belmares, Assistant City Manager; Frank Miller, Director, Aviation]approvedPass Action details Not available
14-889 117A.Grant Applications and AwardsAn Ordinance authorizing the submission of a grant application and acceptance of funds for a Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program grant in an amount up to $8,000,000.00 for the continuation of the Residential Acoustical Treatment Program.adoptedPass Action details Not available
14-890 117B.Grant Applications and AwardsAn Ordinance authorizing the submission of a grant application and the acceptance of funds for a Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program grant in an amount up to $22,800,000.00 for taxiway improvements. adoptedPass Action details Not available
14-745 118.ProceduralConsideration of the following actions related to the creation of a Residential Permit Parking Zone Program: [Carlos Contreras, Assistant City Manager; Lori Houston, Director, Center City Development]approved  Action details Not available
14-891 118A.Miscellaneous ItemAn Ordinance amending Chapter 19, “Motor Vehicles and Traffic” of the Ciity Code to create a new article XII entitled “Resident Only Parking Permits” to require permits for parking in certain areas during certain hours and days; establish penalties for violations; and provide for publication.adopted  Action details Not available
14-892 118B.Miscellaneous ItemAn Ordinance creating a residential permit parking zone on portions of Arsenal Street and City Street in Council District 1.adoptedPass Action details Not available
14-811 119.Appointment - Without OrdinanceAppointing Mark Tafolla (Community) and reappointing H. Norman Abramson (Aviation Industry), Mark R. Fessler (Business Community), Leslie A. Hobgood (Community), Maureen McCann (Community), Earl Jackson, Jr, (Federal Aviation Administration), George D. Alva (Taxicab Industry), Marco Barros (Travel & Tourism) and Roberto Trevino (Business Community) to the Airport Advisory Commission for the remainder of an unexpired terms of office to expire March 18, 2016; and appointing Tracy Huff (Aviation Industry) to the Airport Advisory Commission for the remainder of an unexpired term of office to expire March 18, 2015. [Leticia M. Vacek, City Clerk]approvedPass Action details Not available
14-649 121.Misc - Professional Services AgreementsAn Ordinance authorizing a professional services contract of up to $51,700.00 with MGT of America, Inc. to provide the Information Technology Services Department with an IT Cost Allocation Model. [Ben Gorzell, Chief Financial Officer; Hugh Miller, Director, Information Technology Services]adoptedPass Action details Not available
14-678 123.Miscellaneous ItemAn Ordinance authorizing a Chilled Water Contract with San Antonio Water Systems to provide chilled water service to the Alamodome for a period of five years with three five-year extensions at an estimated annual cost of $1,820,000.00. [Ed Belmares, Assistant City Manager; Michael J. Sawaya, Convention & Sports Facilities]adopted  Action details Not available
14-774 124.ResolutionA Resolution adopting a City of San Antonio Education Policy Statement. [Gloria Hurtado, Assistant City Manager; Melody Woosley, Director, Human Services]approvedPass Action details Not available
14-865 126.Staff Briefing - With OrdinanceAn Ordinance ratifying an amendment to and extension through December 31, 2014 of the professional services contract with MHBT Inc. to provide for consulting services related to (a) review, analysis and modeling of options for the health benefits provided to the City’s uniformed police and fire employees and (b) assisting the City in the negotiations for a contract extension with United Healthcare Insurance Company; and increasing the total compensation to MHBT by $250,000 to an amount up to $300,000, to be funded from the Employee Benefits Fund. [Ben Gorzell, Chief Finance Officer; Joe Angelo, Chief Human Resources Officer]adoptedPass Action details Not available
14-866 127.Staff Briefing - With OrdinanceAn Ordinance authorizing an amendment to the existing contract with United HealthCare Insurance Company, the City’s Third Party Administrator for the City’s self-funded medical plans, to extend the term of the contract for one additional year through Plan Year 2015; and amending the fee terms for Plan Year 2014 (current year) and Plan Year 2015 to increase the administrative credits and shared savings to the City, resulting in an estimated net fee paid to UHC of $5.3 million in 2014 and $4.6 million in 2015. [Ben Gorzell, Chief Financial Officer;Joe Angelo, Chief Human Resources Officer]adoptedPass Action details Not available
14-868 128.Misc - Professional Services AgreementsAn Ordinance ratifying additional services rendered by Bartel Associates, LLC, an actuarial firm, in the amount of $25,000.00 on behalf of the Healthcare and Retirement Benefits Task Force. [Sheryl Sculley, City Manager; Maria Villagomez, Director, Office of Management & Budget]adoptedPass Action details Not available
14-768 129.Real Property LeaseAn Ordinance authorizing Self-Monitoring Standards for the Parks and Recreation Department’s youth recreation programs to comply with Texas Department of Family and Protective Services regulations. [Gloria Hurtado, Assistant City Manager; Xavier Urrutia, Director, Parks & Recreation]adoptedPass Action details Not available
14-342 130.ProceduralConsideration of the following items relating to delay claims associated with certain construction projects throughout the City: [Peter Zanoni, Deputy City Manager; Mike Frisbie, Director, Transportation and Capital Improvements]approvedPass Action details Not available
14-893 130A.Miscellaneous ItemAn Ordinance authorizing an agreement with Yantis Company in an amount up to $514,357.04 for resolution of delay claims associated with the construction of 36th Street (US 90 to Growden), Walters Street, Jones Maltsberger (Redland Road to Thousand Oaks) and Indian Creek Channel Improvements Projects.adoptedPass Action details Not available
14-894 130B.Miscellaneous ItemAn Ordinance authorizing an agreement with E-Z Bel Construction, LLC, in an amount up to $284,709.34 for resolution of delay claims associated with the construction of the Fort Sam Houston Transportation Project.adoptedPass Action details Not available
14-691 131.Misc - Settlement AgreementsAn Ordinance authorizing an agreement with Yantis Company in an amount up to $197,000.00 for resolution of delay claims associated with the 4/22 Runway Extension -- Phase III project at San Antonio International Airport. [Ed Belmares, Assistant City Manager; Frank Miller, Director, Aviation]adoptedPass Action details Not available
14-321 110.Real Property SaleAn Ordinance authorizing the declaration as surplus and disposition of a 0.2000 acre unimproved property located at 10818 Lima Drive, NCB 11732 in Council District 9 and authorizing its sale to LDK Realty Investments, LLC for $8,280.00. [Peter Zanoni, Deputy City Manager; Mike Etienne, EastPoint & Real Estate Services Office]Motion to ApprovePass Action details Video Video
14-711 112.ProceduralConsideration of the following Ordinances associated with three conservation easements totaling 2,789 acres over the Edwards Aquifer Recharge and Contributing Zones. [Peter Zanoni, Deputy City Manager; Mike Etienne, Officer, EastPoint & Real Estate Services Office]approvedPass Action details Not available
14-884 112A.Real Property AcquisitionAn Ordinance authorizing payment in the amount of $5,587,248.05 to Alamo Title Company, as escrow agent for title on a conservation easement, for land, due diligence and closing costs on an 822-acre tract of land known as the McNeel Ranch located in Bexar and Medina Counties, Texas.adopted  Action details Not available
14-885 112B.Real Property AcquisitionAn Ordinance authorizing payment in the amount of $2,384,678.82 to Garner Abstract and Land Company, as escrow agent for title on a conservation easement, for land, due diligence and closing costs on a 645-acre tract of land known as the Cypress Roots Ranch located in Uvalde County, Texas.adoptedPass Action details Not available
14-886 112C.Real Property AcquisitionAn Ordinance authorizing payment in the amount of $1,128,608.95 to Mission Title Company, as escrow agent for title on a conservation easement, for land, due diligence and closing costs on a 1,322-acre tract of land known as the Urso Ranch located in Uvalde County, Texas. adoptedPass Action details Not available
14-815 120.Appointment - With OrdinanceAn Ordinance appointing members to the Conservation Advisory Board for the remainder of unexpired terms of office to expire May 31, 2015; and waiving the City Code residency requirement in Chapter 2, Article IX, Sec. 2-529(b) for some members. [Leticia M. Vacek, City Clerk]OtherPass Action details Video Video
14-786 122.Misc - Professional Services AgreementsAn Ordinance approving an agreement with National Economic Research Associates, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $750,000.00 to undertake a Disparity Causation Analysis Study. [Carlos Contreras, Assistant City Manager; Rene Dominguez, Director, Economic Development]Motion to ApprovePass Action details Video Video
14-778 125.ResolutionA Resolution supporting San Antonio area school districts and charter schools adoption of the Distinguished Level of Achievement Under the Foundation High School Program as a Default High School Graduation Path. [Gloria Hurtado, Assistant City Manager; Melody Woosley, Director, Human Services] Motion to ApprovePass Action details Video Video
14-907 132.ResolutionA Resolution approving the mandatory tender of certain outstanding bonds (LGC Building, Ltd. and KLN Steel Products Company, Ltd. Project); delegating authority to approve and execute certain documents and provide certain notices relating to remarketing the bonds; and other related matters. [Carlos Contreras, Assistant City Manager; Rene Dominguez, Director, Economic Development]approvedPass Action details Not available
14-909 133.City Manager's ReportCity Manager's Report A. Library Update B. Economic Development Update – Metro Foreign Investment Initiative   Action details Not available
14-642 1Z-1.Zoning CaseZONING CASE # Z2014112 (District 2): An Ordinance amending the Zoning District Boundary from "C-3 AHOD" General Commercial Airport Hazard Overlay District to "MHP AHOD" Manufactured Housing Park Airport Hazard Overlay District on 34.5 acres out of Lot 15, NCB 15894 located on a portion of the 7200 Block of Woodlake Parkway. Staff and Zoning Commission recommend approval.adoptedPass Action details Not available
14-718 1Z-3.Zoning CaseZONING CASE # Z2014102 CD (Council District 2): An Ordinance amending the Zoning District Boundary from "C-3 S AHOD" General Commercial Airport Hazard Overlay District with Specific Use Authorization for a Mini-Warehouse and "C-3 S AHOD" General Commercial Airport Hazard Overlay District with a Specific Use Authorization for Mini-Storage over 2.5 acres to "C-3 CD AHOD" General Commercial District with a Conditional Use for Automobile, Marine and Oversized Vehicle Storage on Lot 1, Block 4, NCB 16927 located at 6110 Walzem Road. Staff and Zoning Commission recommend approval.adoptedPass Action details Not available
14-726 1Z-4.Zoning CaseZONING CASE # Z2014095 HL (District 3): An Ordinance amending the Zoning District Boundary from "MF-33 AHOD" Multi-Family Airport Hazard Overlay District to "MF-33 HL AHOD" Historic Landmark Multi-Family Airport Hazard Overlay District on Lots 11 and 12, Block 35, NCB 3303 located at 544 Hammond Avenue. Staff and Zoning Commission recommend approval.adoptedPass Action details Not available
14-715 1Z-7.Zoning CaseZONING CASE # Z2014113 CD (Council District 4): An Ordinance amending the Zoning District Boundary from "I-2 AHOD" Heavy Industrial Airport Hazard Overlay District to "C-2 CD AHOD" Commercial Airport Hazard Overlay District with a Conditional Use for Auto - Parking and/or Storage - Long Term on Parcel 111A, NCB 11186 located at 2431 Navajo Street. Staff and Zoning Commission recommend approval.adoptedPass Action details Not available
14-741 1Z-9.Zoning CaseZONING CASE #Z2014098 (District 6): An Ordinance amending the Zoning District Boundary from "R-6 AHOD" Residential Single-Family Airport Hazard Overlay District to "C-2NA AHOD" Commercial Nonalcoholic Sales Airport Hazard Overlay District on Lot 29, Block 18, NCB 16528 located on 2423 Suzette Avenue. Staff and Zoning Commission recommend approval. adoptedPass Action details Not available
14-578 1Z-10.Zoning CaseZONING CASE # Z2014091CD (District 10): An Ordinance amending the Zoning District Boundary from "R-6 AHOD" Residential Single-Family Airport Hazard Overlay District to "C-2NA CD AHOD" Commercial Nonalcoholic Sales Airport Hazard Overlay District with a Conditional Use for Motor Vehicle Sales on Lots 12 and 13, Block 1, NCB 14947 located at 5663 Randolph Boulevard and a portion of 10507 Bledsoe (also known as 5671 Randolph Boulevard). Staff recommends approval. The Zoning Commission twice held a public hearing and was unable to reach a majority vote; such action shall be deemed a recommendation of denial. Motion to Cont/PostPass Action details Video Video
14-738 1Z-2.Zoning CaseZONING CASE # Z2014108 CD (District 2): An Ordinance amending the Zoning District Boundary from "I-1 AHOD" General Industrial Airport Hazard Overlay District to "C-2 CD AHOD" Commercial Airport Hazard Overlay District with a Conditional Use for Motor Vehicle Sales on the north 82.94 feet of Lots 11, 12 and 13, Block 4, NCB 1361 located at 626 and 630 North New Braunfels Avenue. Staff and Zoning Commission recommended approval with conditions.Motion to DenyPass Action details Video Video
14-734 1Z-6.Zoning CaseZONING CASE # Z2014049 (District 3): An Ordinance amending the Zoning District Boundary from "R-4 MC-2 AHOD" Residential Single-Family South Presa Metropolitan Corridor Overlay Airport Hazard Overlay District to "C-2 MC-2 AHOD" Commercial South Presa Metropolitan Corridor Overlay Airport Hazard Overlay District on Track 5A, NCB 10914, save and except that portion conveyed to the City of San Antonio in Volume 10326, Page 356 of the Deed Records of Bexar County, Texas located on a portion of the 100 Block of San Juan Road. Staff and Zoning Commission recommend approval. (Continued from March 20, 2014)Motion to Cont/PostPass Action details Video Video
14-744 1Z-8.Zoning CaseZONING CASE # Z2014100 CD (District 4): An Ordinance amending the Zoning District Boundary from “C-2 AHOD" Commercial Airport Hazard Overlay District to "C-2 CD AHOD" Commercial Airport Hazard Overlay District with a Conditional Use for Motor Vehicle Sales (Full Service) on Lot 3, Block 1, NCB 11252 located at 7123 Somerset Road. Staff recommends approval. Zoning Commission recommends approval with conditions. Motion to Appr w CondPass Action details Video Video
14-732 1P-1.Plan AmendmentPLAN AMENDMENT #14023 (District 3): An Ordinance amending the future land use plan contained in the South Central San Antonio Community Plan, a component of the Comprehensive Master Plan of the City, by changing the future land use of approximately 20.763 acres of land out of Lots 20, 22D and 37, NCB 20 (also known as NCB A-20) and out of Parcel 100A, NCB 24 located at 1515 Mission Road from Low Density Residential land use to Mixed Use and to include “IDZ” Infill Development Zone as a related zoning district for the Mixed Use land use classification. Staff and Planning Commission recommend approval. (Associated Zoning Case # Z2014085) Motion to Cont/Post  Action details Not available
14-730 1Z-5.Zoning CaseZONING CASE #Z2014085 (District 3): An Ordinance amending the Zoning District Boundary from "MH H RIO-4 AHOD" Manufactured Housing Mission Historic River Improvement Overlay-4 Airport Hazard Overlay District to "IDZ H RIO-4 AHOD" Infill Development Zone Mission Historic River Improvement Overlay-4 Airport Hazard Overlay District with uses permitted in "C-2" Commercial District and Multi-Family residential uses not to exceed 33 units per acre on 13.1 acres and "IDZ H RIO-4 AHOD" Infill Development Zone Mission Historic River Improvement Overlay-4 Airport Hazard Overlay District with uses permitted in "C-2" Commercial District and Multi-Family residential uses not to exceed 50 units per acre on 7.67 acres, and allowing a fence up to eight (8) feet in height along the northern property line in accordance with Section 35-514(d)(2)(D) of the Unified Development Code, all on 20.763 acres out of NCB 20 (also known as NCB A-20) and NCB 24 located at 1515 Mission Road. Staff recommends approval pending Plan Amendment. The Zoning Commission has twice held a public hearing and was unable to rMotion to Cont/PostPass Action details Not available