City of Alamo Heights
Action Taken on AH City Council Agenda for January 23, 2012
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1. Approval of Minutes of the January 9, 2012 City Council Meeting APPROVED; AYES: 5, NAYS: 0 2. Announcements 1. Update on City Facility Design Services RFQ Process 2. Friends of Alamo Heights Dog Park Open House - Volunteer Sign Up and Cleanup January 28th 10:00 a.m. - noon at the proposed dog park site Items for Individual Consideration 3. A Resolution approving a Plan of Finance to Issue General Obligation Bonds authorized by the voters on November 8, 2011 to finance city hall improvements, and authorizing the City’s staff and professional advisors to prepare and distribute all documents and take all actions deemed necessary in connection with preparing for the issuance of such bonds pursuant to a competitive sale - Anne Burger Entrekin, First Southwest and Mark Browne, City Manager APPROVED; AYES: 5, NAYS: 0 4. Request of James Rahe, Sage Architecture Inc, for the significance review of the existing structure and compatibility review of the proposed two-story addition to 417 Corona Ave under Demolition Review Ordinance No. 1860 (April 12, 2010) in order to demolish >25% of the existing main structure’s front façade - Brian Chandler, Planning and Development Services Director APPROVED; AYES: 5, NAYS: 0 5. Request of John Grable, FAIA, John Grable Architects, for the significance review of the existing main structure and compatibility review of the proposed main replacement structure located at 222 Montclair Ave under Demolition Review Ordinance No. 1860 (April 12, 2010) in order to demolish 100% of the existing main structure - Brian Chandler, Planning and Development Services Director APPROVED; AYES: 5, NAYS: 0 6. An Ordinance amending Chapter 3 of the Code of Ordinances of the Zoning Code (Residential Design Standards) – Brian Chandler, Planning and Development Services Director APPROVED; AYES: 5, NAYS: 0 Staff Reports 7. Briefing on the 2011 Police Contact Tier 1 Data Annual Report prepared in compliance with the Texas Racial Profiling Law – Rick Pruitt, Police Chief 8. A presentation comparing index crime totals for the calendar years of 2007 through 2011 – Rick Pruitt, Police Chief 9. Presentation of Financial and Investment Report for the first quarter ending December 31, 2011 – Cynthia Barr, Finance Director Citizens to be Heard 10. Citizens to be heard concerning items not listed on the agenda |
Temporary Road Closure - N. New Braunfels
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Beginning at 8:00 am January 23rd. through the 25th of January road work is planned for N. New Braunfels at Terrell. Utility work performed by contract for the city of Terrell Hill are unsatisfactory and will require additional repairs. While work is being performed traffic closers will be set at Elizabeth and N. New Braunfels as well as Terrell and N. New Braunfels. While east bound Harrigan will be required to turn south onto N. New Braunfels to Geneseo or continue south to Burr rd. North bound N. New Braunfels will be detoured east onto Geneseo. If there are any concerns you can contact Public Works at 210-882-1518 |
AH City Council Agenda for Monday, Jan. 23, 2012
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A notice regular City Council meeting will be held on Monday, January 23, 2012 in the Council Chambers, 6120 Broadway at 5:30 p.m. to consider and act upon any lawful subjects which may come before it.
2. Announcements a. Update on City Facility Design Services RFQ Process b. Friends of Alamo Heights Dog Park Open House - Volunteer Sign Up and Cleanup January 28th 10:00 a.m. - noon at the proposed dog park site Items for Individual Consideration 3. A Resolution approving a Plan of Finance to Issue General Obligation Bonds authorized by the voters on November 8, 2011 to finance city hall improvements, and authorizing the City’s staff and professional advisors to prepare and distribute all documents and take all actions deemed necessary in connection with preparing for the issuance of such bonds pursuant to a competitive sale - Anne Burger Entrekin, First Southwest and Mark Browne, City Manager 4. Request of James Rahe, Sage Architecture Inc, for the significance review of the existing structure and compatibility review of the proposed two-story addition to 417 Corona Ave under Demolition Review Ordinance No. 1860 (April 12, 2010) in order to demolish >25% of the existing main structure’s front façade - Brian Chandler, Planning and Development Services Director 5. Request of John Grable, FAIA, John Grable Architects, for the significance review of the existing main structure and compatibility review of the proposed main replacement structure located at 222 Montclair Ave under Demolition Review Ordinance No. 1860 (April 12, 2010) in order to demolish 100% of the existing main structure - Brian Chandler, Planning and Development Services Director 6. An Ordinance amending Chapter 3 of the Code of Ordinances of the Zoning Code (Residential Design Standards) – Brian Chandler, Planning and Development Services Director Staff Reports 7. Briefing on the 2011 Police Contact Tier 1 Data Annual Report prepared in compliance with the Texas Racial Profiling Law – Rick Pruitt, Police Chief 8. A presentation comparing index crime totals for the calendar years of 2007 through 2011 – Rick Pruitt, Police Chief 9. Presentation of Financial and Investment Report for the first quarter ending December 31, 2011 – Cynthia Barr, Finance Director Citizens to be Heard 10. Citizens to be heard concerning items not listed on the agenda The City Council reserves the right to retire to closed session whenever it is considered necessary and legally justified under the Texas Government Code, Subchapter D, Sections 551.071 et. seq., including, but not limited to consultation with attorney, real property, prospective gifts, personnel matters, exclusion of witnesses, security devices and economic development matters |
Proposed Residential Design Standards Amendments - Input Sought
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At the City Council Meeting on Monday, January 9th , a presentation of proposed amendments to Chapter 3 of the Code of Ordinances of the Zoning Code (also known as the “Residential Design Standards” related specifically to SF-A and SF-B standards) for single-family districts, was given by Brian Chandler, Planning and Development Services Director. The next step is adoption of these amendments which will be considered by Council at the next meeting to be held on January 23rd. The Council and staff continue to want your input on these amendments. All proposed amendments and recommendations information is posted on the city’s website. For more information please visit the website page at http://www.alamoheightstx.gov/featured-stories/featured-story-4.php. Contact Brian Chandler at 832-2250 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to provide comments or questions on the proposed amendments. |
Action Taken on Agenda - AH Council Meeting Jan. 9, 2012
ACTION TAKEN
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Special AH City Council Meeting, Monday, Jan. 9, 2012 at 5:00 p.m.
Take notice that a special meeting of the City Council of the City of Alamo Heights, Texas will be held on Monday, the 9th day of January, 2012, in the Council Chambers, 6120 Broadway at 5:00 p.m. to consider and act upon any lawful subjects which may come before it.
Closed Session
1. Closed session as authorized by Section 551.071 (1) of the Texas Government Code to consult with the City Attorney concerning contemplated litigation - 636 Lamont Ave.
The City Council reserves the right to retire to closed session whenever it is considered necessary and legally justified under the Texas Government Code, Subchapter D, Sections 551.071 et. seq., including, but not limited to consultation with attorney, real property, prospective gifts, personnel matters, exclusion of witnesses, security devices and economic development matters. (read agenda).
AH City Council Meeting Agenda - Monday, January 9, 2012
PUBLIC NOTICE OF MEETINGA regular City Council meeting will be held on Monday, January 9, 2012, in the Council Chambers, 6120 Broadway at 5:30 p.m. to consider and act upon any lawful subjects which may come before it.
a. Al Honigblum 2. Approval of Minutes of the December 12, 2011 City Council Meeting 3. Announcements a. City Website’s New Homepage b. Update on Facility Design Services RFQ Process Consent Items 4. Request for permission to refund duplicate or erroneous property tax payments – Cynthia Barr, Finance Director a. 2009 Property Tax payment to Joe and Angie Hernandez for the property located at 802 Tuxedo Ave in the amount of $1,179.06 b. 2009 Property Tax payment to Julian and Catherine Hall for the property located at 515 Circle in the amount of $1,280.38 c. 2011 Property Tax payment to Ramon and Amy Contreras for the property at 210 W. Fair Oaks Place in the amount of $1,905.42 Items for Individual Consideration 5. Request for replat of 636 Lamont Avenue by Claiborne Gregory, Jr., owner. The property is zoned SF-A (Single-Family), is currently identified as County Block 4024 BLK 176 LOT 1, 2 & 3, and the applicant is requesting to re-plat the existing three lots into two lots – Brian Chandler, Planning and Development Services Director 6. Request for replat of the existing six lots and portion of a seventh lot at 322 and 330 Westover Road by Donald Oroian, P.E., ADA Consulting Group, Inc. into one lot to be called 330 Westover Road. The properties are zoned SF-A (Single-Family) – Brian Chandler, Planning and Development Services Director 7. Request of Keith Shelly, Shelly Home Company, for the significance review of the existing structure and compatibility review of the proposed replacement structure located at 404 Argo Ave under Demolition Review Ordinance No. 1860 (April 12, 2010) in order to demolish 100% of the existing main structure – Brian Chandler, Planning and Development Services Director 8. Market update and proposed bond sale methodology - Presentation by Anne Burger Entrekin, First Southwest Staff Reports 9. Presentation of proposed amendments to Chapter 3 of the Code of Ordinances of the Zoning Code (also known as the “Residential Design Standards” related specifically to SF-A and SF-B standards) for single-family districts, such as floor-to-area ratio, lot coverage, height looming, setbacks, etc. – Brian Chandler, Planning and Development Services Director Citizens to be Heard 10. Citizens to be heard concerning items not listed on the agenda The City Council reserves the right to retire to closed session whenever it is considered necessary and legally justified under the Texas Government Code, Subchapter D, Sections 551.071 et. seq., including, but not limited to consultation with attorney, real property, prospective gifts, personnel matters, exclusion of witnesses, security devices and economic development matters. DISABILITY ACCESS STATEMENT This meeting site is wheelchair accessible. The accessible entrance is located at 6120 Broadway. Accessible visitor parking spaces are located adjacent to the rear entrance of the Council Chambers and the rear entrance of City Hall. Accommodations or interpretive services are available upon request and must be made seventy-two [72] hours prior to the meeting. For assistance, call the City Secretary at (210) 832-2209. |
Citizen's Fire & Police Academy
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The Alamo Heights Fire and Police Departments are excited to announce the 2012 Citizens Emergency Services Academy. The Citizens Emergency Services Academy will be held at the Alamo Heights City Council Chambers on Thursday evenings from 6:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Classes will begin on January 12, 2012 continuing for twelve (12) weeks and ending March 29, 2012. The purpose of the Citizens Emergency Services Academy is to facilitate a better understanding, through education and experience, between citizens and the fire and police departments. A variety of course topics will be taught by fire fighters, paramedics and police officers that promise to be engaging and provide plenty of opportunity for hands-on experience. The Alamo Heights Citizen’s Emergency Services Academy welcomes all residents and business owners (including their employees) of Alamo Heights that are over the age of eighteen (18) years old and having no prior felony convictions. Persons interested in registering should contact either Corporal Tim Barlow at (210) 832-2201 or Debbie McPheeters at (210) 822-6433. There are still available openings....please reserve yours today. |
Water Restrictions Lifted - Now Stage 1
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Because recent rains have raised the aquifer level above 650 for 10 consecutive days, the City has lifted Stage 2 Water Restrictions and reinstated Stage 1 Restrictions. Visit the City website to download/print Water Restriction Informational Flyer - http://www.alamoheightstx.gov/cityservices/cityservices-utility-conservation.php. |
Free Mulch
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The City of Alamo Heights welcomes its residents to pick up free mulch for gardens and lawns - it is available on a self-serve basis at Nature Trails Parking Lot on Viesca. There is no limit to the amount of mulch per resident. |
Christmas Tree Pickup Date
DO NOT INCLUDE CHRISTMAS TREES WITH YOUR RECYCLING - THEY WILL NOT BE PICKED UNTIL THE FOLLOWING TRASH PICKUP.
Call Public Works at 8882-1518 if you have any questions.
Action Taken Agenda AH City Council Meeting Dec, 12, 2011
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Take notice that a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Alamo Heights, Texas will be held on Monday, the 12th day of December, 2011, in the Council Chambers, 6120 Broadway at 5:30 p.m. to consider and act upon any lawful subjects which may come before it.
2. Approval of Minutes of the November 28, 2011 City Council Meeting APPROVED; AYES: 5, NAYS: 0 3. Announcement a. Vehicle Burglary Prevention Initiative 4. Citizens to be heard concerning items not listed on the agenda Consent Item 5. Request for permission to refund a duplicate or erroneous 2004 property tax payments to Jan Whitfield Snell for the property located at 254 E. Fair Oaks Place in the amount of $594.82 – Cynthia Barr, Finance Director APPROVED; AYES: 5, NAYS: 0 Items for Individual Consideration 6. Consideration of a Silver Star Award Community Project offered by Girl Scout Troop 509 – Rick Pruitt, Police Chief COUNCIL DIRECTED THE GIRL SCOUTS TO MOVE FORWARD WITH THEIR PROJECT 7. An Ordinance appointing members of the Architectural Review Board and Planning and Zoning Commission – Brian Chandler, Planning and Development Services Director POSTPONED 8. A Resolution casting the votes for the election to the Bexar Appraisal District Board of Directors – Mark Browne, City Manager APPROVED; AYES:5, NAYS: 0 9. Consideration of placing “Citizens to Be Heard” at the end of the Council Agenda – Mark Browne, City Manager APPROVED; AYES: 5, NAYS: 0 Staff Report 10. Presentation on the selection of a Tree Trimming Service – Buddy Kuhn, Fire Chief |
AH City Council Meeting Agenda for Monday, Dec. 12, 2011
PUBLIC NOTICE OF MEETING
Take notice that a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Alamo Heights, Texas will be held on Monday, the 12th day of December, 2011, in the Council Chambers, 6120 Broadway at 5:30 p.m. to consider and act upon any lawful subjects which may come before it.
1. Recognition of Jay Lambert on his retirement after 21 years of public service with the City of Alamo Heights
2. Approval of Minutes of the November 28, 2011 City Council Meeting
3. Announcement
a. Vehicle Burglary Prevention Initiative
4. Citizens to be heard concerning items not listed on the agenda
Consent Item
5. Request for permission to refund a duplicate or erroneous 2004 property tax payments to Jan Whitfield Snell for the property located at 254 E. Fair Oaks Place in the amount of $594.82 - Cynthia Barr, Finance Director
Items for Individual Consideration
6. Consideration of a Silver Star Award Community Project offered by Girl Scout Troop 509- Rick Pruitt, Police Chief
7. An Ordinance appointing members of the Architectural Review Board and Planning and Zoning Commission - Brian Chandler, Planning and Development Services Director
See below for additional info.
8. A Resolution casting the votes for the election to the Bexar Appraisal District Board of Directors - Mark Browne, City Manager
9. Consideration of placing "Citizens to Be Heard" at the end of the Council Agenda - Mark Browne, City Manager
Staff Report
10. Presentation on the selection of a Tree Trimming Service- Buddy Kuhn, Fire Chief
The City Council reserves the right to retire to closed session whenever it is considered necessary and legally justified under the Texas Government Code, Subchapter D, Sections 551 .071 et. seq., including, but not limited to consultation with attorney, real property, prospective gifts, personnel matters, exclusion of witnesses, security devices and economic development matters.
The following was added by an email request to the city:
Mayor nominates and the City Council approves the appointment of the following citizens to serve on the Architectural Review Board for a term that runs concurrent with the Mayor’s term in office, which will end in May 2013:
Paul Fagan, Chair
Mary Bartlett
John Gaines
Yolanda Gutierrez
Phil Solomon
Mayor nominates and the City Council approves the appointment of the following citizens to serve on the Planning and Zoning Commission for a term that runs concurrent with the Mayor’s term in office, which will end in May 2013:
Lori Becknell, Chair
Kenneth Zuschlag, Vice-Chair
Thomas Pre Ball
Una Cuffy
Joe Donnelly
John Grable
Marsha Krassner
Stephen McAllister
Lane Mitchell
Mike Reyna
Jim Shelton
Temporary Road Closure - Montclair
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As part of the ongoing utility upgrades a new 6” water main will be installed on 200 block of Montclair. Starting on Monday, December 12th through Friday, December 23rd (two-weeks) the 200 block of Montclair and the intersection of Montclair at Ashcorft will be temporarily closed from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Residents will have access to their property. If you have any questions or comments you may contact Public Works at 210-882-1518. |
City of Alamo Heights Food Drive
December 5th - December 20th
City Hall
6116 Broadway
In the spirit of the Holiday Season, the City of Alamo Heights is hosting a Food Drive to benefit the Alamo Heights Christian Church Food Pantry. Donations should be non-perishable foods, with the following particular needs:
Action Taken on AH City Council Agenda for Nov. 28, 2011
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ACTION TAKEN PUBLIC NOTICE OF MEETING 1. Approval of Minutes of the November 14, 2011 City Council Meeting APPROVED; AYES: 5, NAYS: 0 2. Citizens to be heard concerning items not listed on the agenda Consent Item 3. Request for permission to refund a duplicate or erroneous 2010 property tax payments to Chase Home Financial for the properties located at 113 Eaton in the amount of $747.17 and 109 Rosemary Avenue in the amount of $1,191.15, for a total amount of $1,938.27 – Cynthia Barr, Finance Director APPROVED; AYES: 5, NAYS: 0 Items for Individual Consideration 4. Request of Lazar Hausman, Hausman Homebuyers, Inc., for the compatibility review of the proposed replacement structure located at 121 Lafayette Ave. under Demolition Review Ordinance No. 1860 (April 12, 2010) in order to construct a two-story replacement structure. City Council approved the demolition on June 27, 2011 – Brian Chandler, Planning and Development Services Director APPROVED; AYES: 4, NAYS: 0, ABSTAIN: 1 5. Request of Susan Stanush, owner, for the compatibility review of the proposed, two-story accessory replacement structure located at 336 Wildrose Ave. under Demolition Review Ordinance No. 1860 (April 12, 2010) in order to construct a two-story replacement structure in place of a one-story structure – Brian Chandler, Planning and Development Services Director APPROVED; AYES: 5, NAYS: 0 6. Request of Lisa Nichols, Nic Abbey Luxury Homes, for the significance review of the existing main structure and compatibility review of the proposed main replacement structure located at 625 Castano Ave. under Demolition Review Ordinance No. 1860 (April 12, 2010) in order to demolish 100% of the existing main structure – Brian Chandler, Planning and Development Services Director APPROVED; AYES: 5, NAYS: 0 Staff Reports 7. Presentation of the architectural firm selection process for the construction of new City Hall Facilities – Mark Browne, City Manager 8. Discussion on Olmos Basin cleanup and cooperative efforts with the City of San Antonio on future maintenance – Mark Browne, City Manager |
Montclair Ave. from Ashcroft Ave. to Kokomo will be temporarily closed
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As part of the ongoing utility upgrades a new 6” water main will be installed on Montclair Ave. Montclair Ave. from Ashcroft Ave. to Kokomo will be temporarily closed from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. starting on Monday, November 28th through Friday, December 2nd. Residents will have access to their property. If you have any questions or comments you may contact Public Works at 210-882-1518. |
AH City Council Meeting Agenda for Monday, Nov. 28, 2011
PUBLIC NOTICE OF MEETINGA regular City Council meeting will be held on Monday, November 28, 2011, in the Council Chambers, 6120 Broadway at 5:30 p.m. to consider and act upon any lawful subjects which may come before it. 1. Approval of Minutes of the November 14, 2011 City Council Meeting 2. Citizens to be heard concerning items not listed on the agenda Consent Item 3. Request for permission to refund a duplicate or erroneous 2010 property tax payments to Chase Home Financial for the properties located at 113 Eaton in the amount of $747.17 and 109 Rosemary Avenue in the amount of $1,191.15, for a total amount of $1,938.27 – Cynthia Barr, Finance Director Items for Individual Consideration 4. Request of Lazar Hausman, Hausman Homebuyers, Inc., for the compatibility review of the proposed replacement structure located at 121 Lafayette Ave. under Demolition Review Ordinance No. 1860 (April 12, 2010) in order to construct a two-story replacement structure. City Council approved the demolition on June 27, 2011 – Brian Chandler, Planning and Development Services Director 5. Request of Susan Stanush, owner, for the compatibility review of the proposed, two-story accessory replacement structure located at 336 Wildrose Ave. under Demolition Review Ordinance No. 1860 (April 12, 2010) in order to construct a two-story replacement structure in place of a one-story structure – Brian Chandler, Planning and Development Services Director 6. Request of Lisa Nichols, Nic Abbey Luxury Homes, for the significance review of the existing main structure and compatibility review of the proposed main replacement structure located at 625 Castano Ave. under Demolition Review Ordinance No. 1860 (April 12, 2010) in order to demolish 100% of the existing main structure – Brian Chandler, Planning and Development Services Director Staff Reports 7. Presentation of the architectural firm selection process for the construction of new City Hall Facilities – Mark Browne, City Manager 8. Discussion on Olmos Basin cleanup and cooperative efforts with the City of San Antonio on future maintenance – Mark Browne, City Manager The City Council reserves the right to retire to closed session whenever it is considered necessary and legally justified under the Texas Government Code, Subchapter D, Sections 551.071 et. seq., including, but not limited to consultation with attorney, real property, prospective gifts, personnel matters, exclusion of witnesses, security devices and economic development matters. |
Action Taken on AH City Council Agenda for Nov. 14, 2011
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ACTION TAKEN PUBLIC NOTICE OF MEETING 1. Approval of Minutes of the October 24, 2011 City Council Meeting APPROVED; AYES: 5, NAYS: 0 2. Announcement a. Cancellation of November 28th and December 26th City Council Meetings CANCELLATION OF DECEMBER 26TH CITY COUNCIL MEETING ONLY 3. Citizens to be heard concerning items not listed on the agenda Consent Item 4. Request for permission to refund a duplicate or erroneous 2009 property tax payment to John L. Vollmer Jr. for the property located at 101 Nacogdoches Rd in the amount of $1,614.71 – Cynthia Barr, Finance Director APPROVED; AYES: 5, NAYS: 0 Items for Individual Consideration 5. An Ordinance canvassing the returns and declaring the results of a Special Election held in the City of Alamo Heights, Texas on November 8, 2011 – Jennifer Reyna, City Secretary APPROVED; AYES: 5, NAYS: 0 6. An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the San Antonio River Authority (SARA) supporting its Letter of Map Revisions Delegation role from FEMA – Brian Chandler, Planning & Development Services Director APPROVED; AYES: 5, NAYS: 0 7. A Resolution Extending Contracts for Employees’ Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability Insurance – J. Mark Browne, City Manager APPROVED; AYES: 5, NAYS: 0 Staff Reports 8. A correction on page 80 of the FY 2011/2012 budget document specifically to Public Works/Utility Fund budget – Cynthia Barr, Finance Director 9. Acceptance of an Incentive Award presented by the Texas Department of Transportation for participation in the “2011 Labor Day Impaired Driving Mobilization” – Rick Pruitt, Police Chief |