Meeting
City of San Antonio

AGENDA
City Council A Session
Municipal Plaza Building
114 W. Commerce Street
San Antonio, Texas 78205
Thursday, August 3, 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.
 
ACCESS STATEMENT
The City of San Antonio ensures meaningful access to City meetings, programs and services by reasonably providing: translation and interpretation, materials in alternate formats, and other accommodations upon request.  To request these services call (210) 207-2098 or Relay Texas 711 or by requesting these services online at https://www.sanantonio.gov/gpa/LanguageServices.  Providing at least 72 hours’ notice will help to ensure availability. 
 
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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 June 14, 2023; June 15, 2023; June 21, 2023; and June 22, 2023.
POINT OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE
 
CONSENT AGENDA
 
Purchase of Services, Supplies and Equipment
 
4.
Ordinance approving a contract with Harris County Rentals, LLC, to provide an articulated boom lift for the Convention & Sports Facilities Department for a cost of $65,998.69. Funding is from the Texas Public Facilities Corporation and included in the FY 2023 - FY 2028 Capital Improvement Program. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
5.
Ordinance approving a contract with Model 1 Commercial Vehicles, Inc., formerly Creative Bus Sales, Inc., to provide two wheelchair accessible buses for a cost of $373,322 for the Department of Human Services. Funding in the amount of $186,661 is from the Equipment Renewal and Replacement Fund FY 2023 Adopted Budget for one bus, and $186,661 is from the General Fund FY 2023 Adopted Budget for the second bus. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
6.
Ordinance approving a contract with LMR Hog Trappers, LLC, for feral hog removal services including setting up, maintaining, moving, and taking down feral hog traps at various sites within the San Antonio city limits. Term begins upon award and ends March 31, 2026, with two, one-year renewal options for an estimated annual cost of $35,000 and an estimated total cost of $175,000. Funding is from the FY 2023 Adopted General Fund budget. Funding for subsequent years is contingent upon City Council approval of the annual budget. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
7.
Ordinance approving a contract with Burkett Arbor Care, LLC, for tree planting and care services along streets and in City parks beginning upon award and ending March 31, 2026, with two, one-year renewal options, for an estimated cost of $800,000 annually and an overall total cost of $4 million. Funding is from the Tree Mitigation Fund FY 2023 Adopted Budget. Funding for subsequent years is contingent upon City Council approval of the annual budget. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
Capital Improvements
 
8.
Ordinance 1) approving a task order to a Job Order Contract with Amstar, Inc. in the amount of $3,467,639 for Phase 1 of the Brackenridge Park project; 2) amending the Professional Services Agreement with SWA Group for an increased amount of $696,659 for a revised value of $2,200,314 for additional architectural and engineering design services associated with the design, construction and other related services required for Phases 1 and 2 of the Brackenridge Park project; 3) amending the FY 2023 – FY 2028 Capital Improvement Program with the reappropriation of $526,751 from the Tree Preservation Fund; and 4) accepting a contribution of $90,000 from the Brackenridge Park Conservancy to the Brackenridge Park project, a 2017 General Obligation Bond Program funded project. [Roderick Sanchez, Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
Acquisition, Sale or Lease of Real Property
 
9.
Ordinance approving a lease assignment from TAE Souvenirs, located in Farmers Market, to Airish Delgado doing business as Latina’s Closet and Jewelry for an assignment fee of $3,000 and an increase in FY 2023 lease revenue of $136.80 to be deposited into the Market Square Improvement Fund. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; John Jacks, Director, Center City Development and Operations]
Grant Applications and Awards
 
10.
Ordinance approving the submission of a grant application and the acceptance of funds upon award of approximately $58,725.00 for reimbursement of allowable costs for Interlibrary Loan services from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission for the period of August 1, 2022 - July 31, 2023. [David W. McCary, CPM, Assistant City Manager; Ramiro S. Salazar, Director, Library]
Boards, Commissions and Committee Appointments
 
11.
Approving the following Board, Commission and Committee appointments for the remainder of an unexpired term of office to expire May 31, 2025 [Debbie Racca-Sittre, City Clerk]
A. Reappointing Kathleen Davis (District 6) to the Animal Care Services Advisory Board
B. Appointing Daniel Rossiter (District 6) to the Brooks Development Authority
C. Appointing Joel Solis (District 10) and reappointing Jesse Zuniga (District 6) to the Building Standards Board
D. Reappointing Bert Pickell (District 6) and Barbara Scheib (District 10) to the City/County Joint Commission on Elderly Affairs
E. Reappointing Richard Vasquez (District 6) to the City of San Antonio Commission on Education
F. Reappointing Chantel Keller (District 10) and Laura Lopez (District 6) to the Disability Access Advisory Committee
G. Reappointing Myrl Britten (District 6) and Sherri Dugas (District 10) to the Linear Creekway Parks Advisory Board
H. Reappointing Bert Pickell (District 6) and Allison P. Cohen (District 10) to the Parks and Recreation Board
I. Reappointing Dr. Emily Fleisher (District 6) and Dr. R. Mark Rogers (District 10) to the San Antonio Arts Commission
12.
Approving the following Board, Commission and Committee appointments for the remainder of an unexpired term of office to expire May 31, 2025, or for the terms as shown below. [Debbie Racca-Sittre, City Clerk]
A. Reappointing Michael Valdez (District 6) to the City of San Antonio Higher Education Student Advisory Board
B. Appointing Andrew Luke Holland (District 10) to the Historic and Design Review Commission
C. Appointing Dr. Brian Smith (District 10) to the Historic and Design Review Commission Technical Advisory Board
D. Reappointing Fernanda Maria Cardenas (District 6) to the San Antonio Public Library Board of Trustees for a term ending September 30, 2024
E. Reappointing Gabriela Smith (District 6) and Yaritza Cruz-Villarreal (District 6) to the San Antonio Youth Commission
F. Appointing Debbie Reid (District 2) to the Storm Water Management Advisory Board
G. Reappointing Eddie Pete Rodrigues (District 4), Erica LaHood (District 6), and Morgan T. Edwards (District 10) to the Transportation Advisory Board
H. Reappointing Walter Rogers (District 6) and Kevin Crozier (District 10) to the Veterans Advisory Commission
I. Appointing Lawson Picasso (District 2) and Tamara Benavides (District 10), and reappointing Jesse Zuniga to the Zoning Board of Adjustment
J. Reappointing Kin Hui (District 6) and appointing John Whitsett (District 10) to the Zoning Commission
13.
Approving the following Board, Commission and Committee appointments for the remainder of an unexpired term of office to expire May 31, 2025 [Debbie Racca-Sittre, City Clerk]
A. Reappointing Geraldine Garcia (District 5) to the Brooks Development Authority
B. Reappointing Kayla Miranda (District 5) to the Building Standards Board
C. Reappointing Teresa Kilmer (District 5) to the City/County Joint Commission on Elderly Affairs
D. Reappointing Yvette Changuin Humble (District 5) to the Ethics Review Board
E. Reappointing Andy Castillo (District 5) to the Port Authority of San Antonio
F. Reappointing Andy Benavides (District 5) to the San Antonio Arts Commission
G. Appointing Anthony Gres (District 5) to the Small Business Economic Development Advocacy Committee
H. Reappointing Robert Gonzales (District 5) to the Transportation Advisory Commission
I. Reappointing John Gauna (District 5) to the Veterans Advisory Commission
J. Reappointing John Bustamante (District 5) to the Zoning Commission
14.
Approving the following Board, Commission and Committee appointments for the remainder of an unexpired term of office to expire May 31, 2025 [Debbie Racca-Sittre, City Clerk]
A. Reappointing Karen Speer (District 5) to the Animal Care Services Advisory Board
B. Reappointing Michael Hogan (District 6) to the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee
C. Reappointing Andre Greene (District 5) to the Disability Access Advisory Committee
D. Reappointing Agapita Jaramillo (District 5) to the Parks and Recreation Board
E. Appointing Bernardino Villasenor (District 5) to the Storm Water Management Advisory Board
F. Appointing Mark Camann (District 5) and Jonathan Melendez (District 10) to the Streets, Bridges, and Sidewalks Advisory Board
G. Reappointing Maria Cruz (District 5) to the Zoning Board of Adjustments
 
15.
Ordinance reappointing Naomi Miller (District 10) to the City of San Antonio Commission on Education for the remainder of an unexpired term of office to expire May 31, 2025 and waiving the City Code residency requirement for the appointment. [Debbie Racca-Sittre, City Clerk]
Miscellaneous
 
16.
Ordinance approving a professional services contract with Worldwide Languages and Communication, LLC to provide scheduled in person and remote interpretation services for a three year term beginning August 10, 2023 and ending August 9, 2026 with two optional one year renewal terms for an estimated annual amount of $295,500. Funding is from the FY 2023 Adopted General Fund Budget. Funding for subsequent years is contingent upon City Council approval of the annual budget. [Andy Segovia, City Attorney; Dr. Jennifer Mata, Director, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility]
17.
Ordinance approving a Financial Underwriter Syndicate selected from the Financial Underwriting Pool for financing of Tax Exempt and Taxable General Improvement Bonds; Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation; and Tax Exempt and Taxable Tax Notes to be issued the week of August 21, 2023. [Ben Gorzell, Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer]
18.
Ordinance by the City Council of the City of San Antonio, Texas authorizing the issuance of up to $32 million “City of San Antonio, Texas Tax Notes Series 2023”; levying a continuing direct annual Ad Valorem Tax for the payment of the Notes; prescribing the form, terms, conditions, and resolving other matters incident and related to the issuance, sale, and delivery of the Notes, including the approval and distribution of an Official Statement pertaining thereto; authorizing the execution of a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement and a Purchase Contract; complying with the provisions of the Depository Trust Company’s Letter of Representations; delegating the authority to certain City Officials and staff to establish the terms of the sale of the Notes and to execute certain documents relating to the sale thereof; enacting other provisions incident and related to the subject and purpose of this Ordinance; and providing for an effective date. [Ben Gorzell, Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance].
19.
Ordinance authorizing the issuance of up to $60 million “City of San Antonio, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2023”; providing for the payment of the Certificates by the levy of an Ad Valorem Tax upon all taxable property within the City and further securing the Certificates by a lien on and pledge of the pledged revenues; proving the terms and conditions of the Certificates and resolving other matters incident and relating to the issuance, payment, security, sale, and delivery of the Certificates, including the approval and distribution of an Official Statement; authorizing the execution of a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement and a Purchase Contract; complying with the provisions of the Depository Trust Company’s Letter of Representations; delegating the authority to certain City Officials and staff to establish the terms of the sale of the Certificates and to execute certain documents relating to the sale thereof; and providing for an effective date. [Ben Gorzell, Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance].
20.
Ordinance by the City Council of the City of San Antonio, Texas authorizing the issuance of up to $275 million “City of San Antonio, Texas Tax Notes Taxable Series 2023”; levying a continuing direct annual Ad Valorem Tax for the payment of the Taxable Notes; prescribing the form, terms, conditions, and resolving other matters incident and related to the issuance, sale, and delivery of the Taxable Notes, including the approval and distribution of an Official Statement pertaining thereto; authorizing the execution of a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement and a Purchase Contract; complying with the provisions of the Depository Trust Company’s Letter of Representations; delegating the authority to certain City Officials and staff to establish the terms of the sale of the Taxable Notes and to execute certain documents relating to the sale thereof; enacting other provisions incident and related to the subject and purpose of this Ordinance; and providing for an effective date. [Ben Gorzell, Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance].
21.
Ordinance by the City Council of the City of San Antonio, Texas authorizing the issuance of up to $175 million “City of San Antonio, Texas General Improvement Bonds Series 2023”; levying a continuing direct annual Ad Valorem Tax for the payment of the Bonds; prescribing the form, terms, conditions, and resolving other matters incident and related to the issuance, sale, and delivery of the Bonds, including the approval and distribution of an Official Statement pertaining thereto; authorizing the execution of a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement and a Purchase Contract; complying with the provisions of the Depository Trust Company’s Letter of Representations; delegating the authority to certain City Officials and staff to establish the terms of the sale of the Bonds and to execute certain documents relating to the sale thereof; enacting other provisions incident and related to the subject and purpose of this Ordinance; and providing for an effective date. [Ben Gorzell, Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance].
22.
Ordinance by the City Council of the City of San Antonio, Texas authorizing the issuance of up to $25 million “City of San Antonio, Texas General Improvement Bonds Taxable Series 2023”; levying a continuing direct annual Ad Valorem Tax for the payment of the Bonds; prescribing the form, terms, conditions, and resolving other matters incident and related to the issuance, sale, and delivery of the Bonds, including the approval and distribution of an Official Statement pertaining thereto; authorizing the execution of a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement and a Purchase Contract; complying with the provisions of the Depository Trust Company’s Letter of Representations; delegating the authority to certain City Officials and staff to establish the terms of the sale of the Bonds and to execute certain documents relating to the sale thereof; enacting other provisions incident and related to the subject and purpose of this Ordinance; and providing for an effective date. [Ben Gorzell, Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance].
23.
Resolution by the City Council of the City of San Antonio, Texas establishing the City’s intention to reimburse itself for the prior lawful expenditure of funds from the proceeds of one or more series of tax exempt or taxable obligations to be issued by the City for authorized purposes and as further designated by series and federal tax treatment; authorizing other matters incident and related thereto; and providing an effective date. [Ben Gorzell, Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
24.
Resolution authorizing the issuance of “City of San Antonio, Texas Municipal Facilities Corporation Contact Revenue Notes, Series 2023"; authorizing the execution of an Indenture of Trust and Purchase and Investment Letter; and approving other matters in connection therewith. [Ben Gorzell, Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance].
25.
Resolution by the City Council of the City of San Antonio, Texas approving the issuance of a series of contract revenue notes designated as the “City of San Antonio, Texas Municipal Facilities Corporation Contact Revenue Note, Series 2023”; authorizing the Corporation to enter into an Indenture of Trust related to the foregoing Note and the pledge of certain revenues as security therefore; and authorizing the execution of certain documents in connection therewith [Ben Gorzell, Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance].
26.
Ordinance extending line-of-duty injury leave for San Antonio Fire Department Firefighter Edward Chacon [Maria Villagomez, Deputy City Manager; Charles N. Hood, Fire Chief]
27.
Ordinance extending line-of-duty injury leave for San Antonio Fire Department Fire Engineer Gary Saucedo [Maria Villagomez, Deputy City Manager; Charles N. Hood, Fire Chief]
28.
Ordinance approving a Professional Services Agreement with San Antonio Community Resource Directory (SACRD) for a Housing Services Portal for a one year term beginning August 3, 2023, with the option to renew for two additional one-year terms for a total cost not to exceed $175,000. Funding is from the FY 2023 General Fund Adopted Budget. Funding for subsequent years is contingent upon City Council approval of the annual budget. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood & Housing Services Department]
29.
Ordinance adopting the FY 2024 Annual Action Plan and Budget for the City’s four U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development entitlement grant programs including the Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Program, Emergency Solutions Grant, and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Program; and authorizing 51 staff positions; and authorizing contracts to execute program budgets. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood and Housing Services Department]
30.
Ordinance approving a Strategic Partnership Agreement between the City of San Antonio and the Medina Stonehill Special Improvement District, generally located northwest of the intersection of State Highway 211 and US Highway 90, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) of the City of San Antonio, Bexar County and the second public hearing. [Roderick Sanchez, Assistant City Manager; Rudy Niño, Interim-Director, Planning]
31.
Ordinance ratifying procurement for the City of San Antonio's Commercial Property and Equipment Insurance policy for a one-year policy period effective July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 with Alliant Property Insurance Program (APIP) for an estimated cost of $9,147,596.07. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Debra M. Ojo, Director, Office of Risk Management]
Annexation
 
32.
Ordinance extending the City limits by full purpose annexation of a property legally described as 81.583 acres out of CB 4298, generally located southeast of the intersection of Somerset Road and Watson Road, which is contiguous to the City limits of San Antonio, in the City of San Antonio’s Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) and southwest Bexar County, as requested by the landowner and approving the associated Service Agreement. (Continued from June 15, 2023) [Roderick Sanchez, Assistant City Manager; Rudy Nino, Interim-Director, Planning]
33.
ZONING CASE Z-2023-10700089 (ETJ – Closest to Council District 4): Ordinance assigning zoning to property currently located Outside the City Limits by applying “MHC MLOD-2 MLR-2 AHOD” Manufactured Housing Conventional Lackland AFB Annex Military Lighting Overlay District 2 Military Lighting Region 2 Airport Hazard Overlay District on 81.583 acres out of CB 4298. Staff and Zoning Commission recommend Approval. (Continued from June 15, 2023)
City Manager's Report
 
34.
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).
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: 07/28/2023  05:01 PM