Meeting
City of San Antonio

AGENDA
City Council A Session
Municipal Plaza Building
114 W. Commerce Street
San Antonio, Texas 78205
Thursday, December 7, 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.
Councilmember Cabello Havrda will be sworn in as Mayor Pro Tem for the period of December 7, 2023 through February 21, 2024. 
POINT OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE
 
ACTION ITEMS FOR STAFF BRIEFING
4.
Ordinance approving an increase of 4.25 percent to the CPS Energy Electric and Gas Base Rates (System Average) effective February 1, 2024; Tariff Amendments to implement the rate adjustments; and amendments to the Affordability Discount Program for Qualifying Low-Income Customers; and authorizing a regulatory asset for pension and OPEB expenses. [Erik Walsh, City Manager; Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer]
CONSENT AGENDA
 
Purchase of Services, Supplies and Equipment
 
5.
Ordinance approving a contract with FarrWest Environmental Supply, Inc., to provide the San Antonio Fire Department with handheld portable mass spectrometers, aero module, and radionuclide identification devices for a total cost of $136,982.25. Funding is from the Homeland Security 2022 State Homeland Security Program Grant administered by the San Antonio Office of Emergency Management. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer]
6.
Ordinance approving a contract with Facilities RX, LLC, to provide moving services for City departments on an as-needed basis, beginning upon award and ending June 30, 2026, with two, one year renewal options for an estimated annual cost of $276,797. All expenditures will be in accordance with each Department's adopted annual budget approved by City Council. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
7.
Ordinance approving a contract with Bud Griffin & Associates - San Antonio, LLC, to replace computer room air conditioning (CRAC) units for the City of San Antonio's Data Center for a total cost of $997,924.98. Funding is from Tax Notes and included in the FY 2024 - FY 2029 Capital Improvement Program. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer]
8.
Ordinance approving a contract with SA Smart Solutions, LLC, for the installation of glow step strips at the Alamodome for a total cost of $270,838.89. Funding is from the Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund and included in the FY 2024 - FY 2029 Capital Improvement Program. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer]
Capital Improvements
 
9.
Ordinance approving two funding agreements related to Mitchell Lake Audubon Center: (1) funding to the National Audubon Society in an amount up to $6 million for the design and construction of improvements at the Mitchell Lake Audubon Center; and, (2) funding to the San Antonio Water System in an amount up to $265,000 for the design and construction of the Mitchell Lake Audubon Center Entrance Gate. Funding of $6 million is from the 2022 General Obligation Bond Program, and $265,000 is from Certificates of Obligation and included in the FY 2024 – 2029 Capital Improvement Program. [Roderick Sanchez, Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
10.
Ordinance approving a construction contract with Jerdon Enterprise, L.P. in the amount of $999,222.22 for a Citywide Bike & Pedestrian Mobility Improvements project located at Fredericksburg Road (IH-10 to Balcones Heights). Funding of $799,377.78 is from Texas Department of Transportation federal funds and $199,844.44 is from 2017 General Obligation Bond funds included in the FY 2024 – FY 2029 Capital Improvements Program. [Roderick Sanchez, Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
11.
Ordinance approving a construction contract with E-Z Bel Construction, LLC in the amount not to exceed $7,859,489.15, of which $144,900 will be reimbursed by San Antonio Water System for necessary adjustments to their existing infrastructure related to the construction of Floyd Curl Drive (Huebner Road to Charles Katz). Funding is from the 2022 General Obligation Bond Program included in the FY 2024 – FY 2029 Capital Improvement Program. [Roderick Sanchez, Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
12.
Ordinance approving a construction contract with E-Z Bel Construction, LLC in the amount of $4,559,750.75, of which $3,635,800.60 will be funded by the Texas Department of Transportation, $14,000 will be reimbursed by San Antonio Water System, and $1,000 will be reimbursed by CPS Energy for the Hamilton Wolfe Cycle Track Project. Funding of $908,950.15 is from previously authorized General Obligation Bond funds and included in the FY 2024 – FY 2029 Capital Improvements Program. [Roderick Sanchez, Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
13.
Ordinance awarding the 2024 Task Order Contract for Pavement Markings Package C in an amount not to exceed $4,567,921.00 to M&M Striping and Power Washing, LLC for completion of roadway pavement markings located citywide. Funding is from the General Fund, the Advanced Transportation District Fund, and the Neighborhood Access and Mobility Program included in the FY 2024 – FY 2029 Capital Improvements Program. [Roderick Sanchez, Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works Department]
14.
Ordinance awarding the 2024 Pavement Preservation Package 10 – Base Repair Task Order Contract to J & P Paving Co., Inc., in an amount not to exceed $2,791,427.35, of which $20,375 will be reimbursed by San Antonio Water System and $4,950 will be reimbursed by CPS Energy for necessary adjustments to their existing infrastructure. Funding is from the General Fund and the Advanced Transportation District Fund included in the FY 2024 – FY 2029 Capital Improvements Program. [Roderick Sanchez, Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
15.
Ordinance approving three contracts with Alpha-Terra Engineering (Alpha-Terra), Atlas Technical Consultants LLC (Atlas), and Professional Services Industries, Inc. (PSI) to provide asbestos, lead, and mold consulting services related to capital improvement projects located citywide for a total of $4,875,000. Each agreement is for an amount not to exceed $975,000 for a three-year term with an option to renew for up to two additional one-year extensions at $325,000 per extension for a total amount not to exceed $1,625,000 per contract. Funding is from the 2022 General Obligation Bond Program and included in the FY 2024 - FY 2029 Capital Improvement Program. [Roderick Sanchez, Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works Department].
Acquisition, Sale or Lease of Real Property
 
16.
Ordinance approving a lease agreement with Signature Flight Support, LLC for three Hangars located at 1115 Paul Wilkins at the San Antonio International Airport for an initial term of five years generating an annual rent of $900,936.65 which will be deposited into the Airport Operating and Maintenance Fund. [Jeff Coyle, Assistant City Manager; Jesus Saenz, Director, Aviation]
17.
Ordinance amending the Antenna License Agreement between TEGNA, dba KENS-TV, and the City of San Antonio to extend the term for five years, commencing on January 1, 2024, and expiring on December 31, 2028. Total revenue of $215,020 will be deposited into the General Fund. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; John Jacks, Director, Center City Development and Operations Department]
Miscellaneous
 
18.
Ordinance approving an agreement with PMI Staffing Services, LLC to provide skilled staffing for the audio-visual needs of the Alamodome on an as-needed basis for an estimated annual cost of $150,000. The term of the agreement is for three years, with two additional one-year renewal options. Funding is from event proceeds. [Alejandra Lopez, Assistant City Manager; Patricia Muzquiz Cantor, Executive Director, Convention & Sports Facilities]
19.
Ordinance amending the First Amended and Restated Baseball Stadium Facility Lease Agreement with the SA Missions Baseball Club, LLC and appropriating funds for the Stadium Improvement Plan in the amount of $307,016, of which $89,711 will be appropriated from Wolff Stadium Building Fund and $217,305 will be appropriated from Wolff Stadium Renewal & Improvement Fund. [Alejandra Lopez, Assistant City Manager; Patricia Muzquiz Cantor, Executive Director, Convention & Sports Facilities]
20.
Public hearing and ordinance approving the Fiscal Year 2024 Service and Assessment Plan, the Fiscal Year 2024 Assessment Roll, approving the levying of a special assessment and maintaining the Assessment Rate for Fiscal Year 2024 at 1.25% of the gross hotel room revenue subject to local hotel tax that is derived from an individual room rental of qualified rooms, for the San Antonio Tourism Public Improvement District. [Alejandra Lopez, Assistant City Manager; Patricia Muzquiz Cantor, Executive Director, Convention & Sports Facilities]
21.
Ordinance authorizing a contract with Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson, LLP for delinquent property tax collection services for an initial five-year term beginning January 1, 2024 and ending December 31, 2028, with one, five-year renewal option, for an estimated fee of $15,000,000. [Ben Gorzell, Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer].
22.
Ordinance approving a contract with VHS San Antonio Imaging Partners L.P, to provide chest x-rays with radiology reports for the San Antonio Fire Department in an estimated annual amount of $12,092 for a three-year term with two, one-year renewal options, for a total estimated cost of $60,460. Funding is from the General Fund. [Maria Villagomez, Deputy City Manager, Charles N. Hood, Chief, Fire Department]
23.
Ordinance approving an agreement with Ascend Nonprofit & Business Solutions, LLC for grant writing services for the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District in an amount up to $50,000 for a term ending November 30, 2024, with the option to renew for three, one-year terms, for a total amount up to $200,000, inclusive of renewals. Funding is from the CDC Strengthening U.S. Public Health Infrastructure, Workforce, and Data Systems Grant. [Erik Walsh, City Manager; Claude A. Jacob, Director, Health]
24.
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or his designee to purchase a Stop Loss Insurance Policy through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas to cap the City’s risk at a $1,200,000 deductible per individual City Civilian and Uniformed Employees, non-Medical eligible Civilian Retirees and dependents enrolled in the City’s medical insurance plans. The term of the policy is for claims incurred and paid during the 12 months beginning January 1, 2024, and ending December 31, 2024. Funding for the premium amount of $1,010,362 is from the Employee Benefits Insurance Fund FY 2024 Adopted Budget. Funding of $189,638 is contingent upon City Council approval of the FY 2025 Budget. [Ben Gorzell, Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Renee Frieda, Director, Human Resources]
25.
Ordinance restating the rules and procedures for the scheduling and consideration of items at City Council and committee meetings. [Andy Segovia, City Attorney]
 
City Manager's Report
 
26.
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 related to emergency preparedness pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 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: 12/01/2023   04:31 PM