Meeting
City of San Antonio

AGENDA
City Council A Session
Municipal Plaza Building
114 W. Commerce Street
San Antonio, Texas 78205
Thursday, April 20, 2023 9:00 AM Municipal Plaza Building
The City Council will hold its regular meeting in the Norma S. Rodriguez Council Chamber in the Municipal Plaza Building located at 114 W. Commerce Street beginning at the above referenced date and time for the following items.  Once convened, the City Council will take up the following items in any order during the meeting but no sooner than the designated times.
 
9:00AM: Call to Order
 
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During the meeting, the City Council may meet in executive session for consultation with the City Attorney's Office concerning attorney-client matters under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.
 
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For additional information on any item on this agenda, please visit www.sanantonio.gov or call (210) 207-7080.
 
PROCEDURAL
 
1.
Invocation
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
3.
Approval of minutes for the City Council meetings of March 22, 2023 and March 23, 2023. 
POINT OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE
 
ACTION ITEMS FOR STAFF BRIEFING
4.
Briefing and possible action on legislation filed in the 88th State Legislative Session, the status of proposed legislation and its impact on the City of San Antonio. [Jeff Coyle, Assistant City Manager; Sally Basurto, Director, Government Affairs]
5.
2023-04-20-0241
Ordinance authorizing the City of San Antonio to enter into an agreement with the United States Department of the Airforce 502D Air Base Wing Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) to provide 911 Emergency Medical Services to JBSA-Ft. Sam Houston and JBSA-Camp Bullis for one-year in the amount of $1,532,651 reimbursement to the City, with four year renewals, appropriating funds and authorizing a personnel complement. [Maria Villagomez, Deputy City Manager; Charles Hood, Fire Chief]
CONSENT AGENDA
 
Capital Improvements
 
6.
2023-04-20-0242
Ordinance approving a Contribution Agreement between the City of San Antonio and Texas A&M University San Antonio to accept funds $530,000 and provide the necessary right-of-way from the university to the City for the construction of the Texas A&M Area Streets Project, a 2022 Bond funded project; and amending the FY 2023 – FY 2028 Capital Improvement Program with the appropriation of the funds to the Texas A&M University Area Streets project. [Roderick Sanchez, Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
7.
2023-04-20-0243
Ordinance approving a task order to a Job Order Contract with Amstar, Inc. in the amount of $421,558.32 for the Johnston Branch Library HVAC Improvements project. Funding is from Certificates of Obligation and Tax Notes included in the FY 2023 – FY 2028 Capital Improvement Program. [Roderick Sanchez, Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
8.
2023-04-20-0244
Ordinance amending in the increased amount not to exceed $261,450 to the previously approved $3,987,825.55 Professional Engineering Services Agreement with Moore Iacafano Goltsman, Inc. (MIG) for design, engineering and construction phase services related to the construction of utilities for development parcels within the northwest quadrant of Hemisfair to be constructed as part of the South Alamo Street (Market Street to East Cesar E. Chavez Boulevard) Project. Funding is from the Hemisfair Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone and the 2017 – 2022 General Obligation Bond Program funds included in the FY 2023 - FY 2028 Capital Improvement Program. [Roderick Sanchez, Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
Acquisition, Sale or Lease of Real Property
 
9.
2023-04-20-0245
Ordinance extending the Lease Agreement with San Saba Opportunity Fund, LP for the San Antonio Fire Department's use of the leased premises at 215 South San Saba for an additional five years for a total cost of $1,733,193 over the term of the lease. Funding for the first five months of the lease in the amount of $129,168 is from the FY 2023 General Fund Budget. Funding for future years is contingent upon City Council approval of the annual budget. [Roderick Sanchez, Assistant City Manager; Jorge A. Perez, Director, Building and Equipment Services]
10.
2023-04-20-0246
Ordinance authorizing the sale of an unimproved City-owned property located near the intersection of Aubrey Street and E. Cesar Chavez Boulevard within New City Block 928 to H-E-B, LP, a Texas limited liability partnership, for a fee of $90,100 to be deposited into the General Fund. [Roderick Sanchez, Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
Street Closures and Traffic Control Procedures
 
11.
2023-04-20-0247
Ordinance authorizing the closure, vacation and abandonment of an unimproved portion of Masters Street Public Right-of-Way within New City Block 17497, as requested by Koontz Properties, LLC, for a fee of $82,100 to be deposited into the General Fund. [Roderick Sanchez, Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
Grant Applications and Awards
 
12.
2023-04-20-0248
Ordinance approving the submission of a grant application in an amount up to $6,250,000 to the U.S. Department of Justice for funds from the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services for a Hiring Program to fund 50 police officer positions; authorizing the acceptance of funds upon award; and authorizing a cash matching contribution of $22,839,720 over four years. [María Villagómez, Deputy City Manager; William P. McManus, Chief of Police]
Boards, Commissions and Committee Appointments
 
13.
Approving the following Board, Commission and Committee appointments for the remainder of an unexpired term of office to expire May 31, 2023 or for the terms as shown below [Debbie Racca-Sittre, City Clerk]
A. Appointing Phillip Ryan Garza (District 3) to the Parks and Recreation Board
B. Appointing Patrice Melanςon (District 10) to the Storm Water Management Advisory Board for the remainder of an unexpired term of office to expire May 31, 2023 and for reappointment for the next term, expiring May 31, 2025
C. Appointing Erica LaHood (District 6) to the Transportation Advisory Board
D. Appointing James Smith (District 7) to the Veterans Advisory Commission
E. Appointing Zachary Dean (District 4) to the Zoning Board of Adjustment
Miscellaneous
 
14.
2023-04-20-0249
Ordinance approving a donation agreement for the City of San Antonio to accept a statue of San Francesco di Paola donated by Sam J. Greco and family. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Krystal Jones, Director, Department of Arts & Culture]
15.
2023-04-20-0250
Ordinance approving the settlement of a lawsuit styled Isabel Tovar v. City of San Antonio, Cause No. 2020-CI-11797, in the 131st Judicial District Court, Bexar County, Texas, in a total amount of $140,000. [Andy Segovia, City Attorney]
16.
2023-04-20-0251
Ordinance approving the Street Name Change of Citizens Parkway to Clubhouse Way, between E Woodlake Drive and NW Loop 410 Access Road. [Roderick Sanchez, Assistance City Manager; Michael Shannon, Director, Development Services]
17.
2023-04-20-0252
Ordinance amending the bylaws for the San Antonio Economic Development Corporation (SAEDC). [Alejandra Lopez, Assistant City Manager; Brenda Hicks-­Sorensen, Director, Economic Development]
18.
2023-04-20-0253
Ordinance authorizing the tender of outstanding obligations for purchase and the subsequent issuance of obligations designated as City of San Antonio, Texas Electric and Gas Systems (DBA CPS Energy) Revenue Refunding Bonds, in one or more series and in an aggregate amount not to exceed $1,227,900,000 for debt service savings. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer]
19.
2023-04-20-0254
Ordinance authorizing the issuance of obligations from time to time under CPS Energy’s Companion Commercial Paper (CP) Program in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $1,000,000,000 of all commercial paper notes outstanding, and the execution of one or more credit agreements, dealer agreements, and other documentation in connection with the effectuation of CPS Energy’s Companion CP Program. This will allow CPS Energy to house the previously approved $300 million of additional CP capacity while maintaining the provisions of the current credit agreements, which contain advantageous pricing. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer]
20.
2023-04-20-0255
Ordinance approving an interlocal agreement for the San Antonio Fire Department to provide fire, heavy rescue, hazmat and Emergency Medical Services to the City of Hill Country Village in the amount of $272,950 annually effective October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2033. [Maria Villagómez, Deputy City Manager; Charles N. Hood, Fire Chief]
21.
2023-04-20-0012R
Resolution approving the request from Emergency Services District No. 12 to incur debt, not to exceed $18 million, located within the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction, for the construction of fire stations and the purchase of equipment. [Jeff Coyle, Assistant City Manager; Sally Basurto, Director, Government Affairs]
22.
2023-04-20-0256
Ordinance approving the process, including necessary documentation and City response time requirements, for the City to consider a request to incur debt from Bexar County Emergency Services Districts. [Jeff Coyle, Assistant City Manager; Sally Basurto, Director, Government Affairs]
23.
2023-04-20-257
Ordinance approving the selection of 19 qualified construction contractor firms to be placed on a list for up to 5 years for the City’s home rehabilitation programs for an amount not to exceed $45 million over the term of the contract. Funding is from the 2022-2027 Housing Bond Program. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood & Housing Services]
24.
2023-04-20-0258
Ordinance approving awards for 2 Permanent Supportive Housing Development projects in an amount not to exceed $23,087,158 and authorizing the negotiation and execution of the Development Agreements with developers of the projects. Funding of $13,501,036 is from the 2022-2027 Bond Program and included in the FY 2023 to FY 2028 Capital Improvement Program and $9,586,122 from the Federal HOME-ARP for a total of $23,087,158. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood and Housing Services]
25.
2023-04-20-0259
Ordinance approving Self-Monitoring Standards for the Parks and Recreation Department’s Summer Youth Program and other applicable recreation programs to comply with Texas Department of Health and Human Services regulations. There is no fiscal impact associated with this ordinance. [David W. McCary, Assistant City Manager; Homer Garcia III, Director, Parks and Recreation]
26.
2023-04-20-0260
Ordinance approving a Development Agreement between the City of San Antonio and Medina Del Rey QOZB, LLC and SS 1604 Ranch, LLC owners of property, consisting of approximately 814.039 acres, generally located North of the intersection of Pleasanton Road and Loop 1604 South in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of San Antonio in Bexar County. [Roderick Sanchez, Assistant City Manager; Rudy Nino, AICP, Interim Director, Planning]
27.
2023-04-20-0261
Ordinance approving a Development Agreement with Chesmar Homes, LLC, owners of approximately 167.73 acres of land generally located Southwest of IH-10 and State Highway 46 and West of Boerne Stage Road in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of San Antonio, setting forth terms and conditions to the City of San Antonio's Consent to the Creation of the Boerne Stage Road Special Improvement District. [Roderick Sanchez, Assistant City Manager; Rudy Nino, AICP, Interim Director, Planning]
28.
2023-04-20-0013R
A public hearing and approving a Resolution consenting to the creation by Bexar County of a proposed Public Improvement District, to later be named the Boerne Stage Road Special Improvement District, generally located southwest of IH-10 and State Highway 46 and West of Boerne Stage Road in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of San Antonio, subject to the execution of a Development Agreement with the Owner of the Boerne Stage Road Special Improvement District. [Roderick Sanchez, Assistant City Manager; Rudy Nino, AICP, Interim Director, Planning]
29.
2023-04-20-0262
Ordinance approving an Interlocal Agreement between the City of San Antonio and Bexar County to contribute City Council District 9 Neighborhood Access and Mobility Program funds in the amount of $90,000 to Bexar County for the installation of three sets of advance school flashing beacons near Lady Bird Johnson High School campus. [Roderick Sanchez, Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
City Manager's Report
 
30.
City Manager’s Report 
Executive Session

At any time during the meeting, the City Council may recess into executive session in the B Room to consult with the City Attorney's Office (Texas Government Code Section 551.071) and deliberate or discuss any of the following:
 
A.
 
Economic development negotiations pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.087 (economic development).
B.
 
The purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.072 (real property).
C.
 
Legal issues related to litigation involving the City pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (consultation with attorney).
D.
 
Legal issues relating to COVID-19 preparedness pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (consultation with attorney).
ADJOURNMENT
THE CITY COUNCIL MAY RECESS FOR LUNCH AND RECONVENE TO CONSIDER ANY UNFINISHED COUNCIL BUSINESS 

6:00 P.M. – If the Council has not yet adjourned, the presiding officer shall entertain a motion to continue the council meeting, postpone the remaining items to the next council meeting date, or recess and reconvene the meeting at a specified time on the following day.

Posted on: 04/14/2023  06:50 PM