Meeting
City of San Antonio

AGENDA
City Council A Session
Municipal Plaza Building
114 W. Commerce Street
San Antonio, Texas 78205
Thursday, May 9, 2024 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
POINT OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE
 
CONSENT AGENDA
 
Purchase of Services, Supplies and Equipment
 
3.
Ordinance approving a contract with Johnson Health Tech Retail, Inc., for fitness equipment for the San Antonio Police Department Wellness Center within the Texas Anti-Gang Unit Facility for a total cost of $76,336. Funding is from the Texas Anti-Gang Program Grant. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
4.
Ordinance approving a contract with Kinloch Equipment & Supply, Inc., to provide a replacement street sweeper for the Public Works Department for a total cost of $373,180. Funding is from the Equipment Renewal and Replacement Fund. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
5.
Ordinance approving a contract with NTT Enterprises, Inc., to provide the San Antonio Police Department Helicopter Unit with a special operations platform set with a fast rope rappel system for a total cost of $90,875. Funding is from the 2022 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
6.
Ordinance approving a contract with Reeder Distributors, Inc., for six heavy duty column lifts for the San Antonio Fire Department for a total cost of $82,760. Funding is from the General Fund. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
7.
Ordinance approving a contract with Siddons Martin Emergency Group, LLC, to provide platform ladder and pumper trucks for the San Antonio Fire Department for a total cost of $15,466,197. Funding for $8,434,627 is available from the Equipment Renewal and Replacement Fund FY 2024 Adopted Budget, funding of $5,750,801 is contingent on City Council approval of the future annual budget, and funding of $1,280,769 is through a future Tax-Exempt Lease Purchase financing contingent on City Council approval. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
8.
Ordinance approving the following contracts and a change order establishing unit prices for goods and services for an estimated cost of $563,000 annually, included in the respective department's FY 2024 Adopted Budget: (A) Avery Dennison Corporation for high intensity prismatic sign sheeting; (B) NCH Corporation for industrial water treatment; and (C) a change order to the CDSI, Inc., contract for window cleaning services. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
Acquisition, Sale or Lease of Real Property
 
9.
Ordinance authorizing the purchase of a 12.221 acre (532,347 square feet) vacant tract of land located at 4911 Lord Road, New City Block 10615, Portions of Lot A-18 & Lot A-19, in the amount not to exceed $745,000 and authorizing the reallocation of $100,000 from the District 2 City Council Infrastructure 2022 Tax Notes to the CD 2 Senior Center (D2 Property Acquisition) project. Funds are available from previously authorized Certificates of Obligation and Tax Notes included in the FY 2024 – FY 2029 Capital Improvement Program. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
Grant Applications and Awards
 
10.
Ordinance approving the acceptance of supplemental funds upon award in an amount up to $2,047,954, for a total amount up to $7,123,968, from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), for the IDCU/COVID Expansion grant from July 31, 2024 through July 31, 2026 and authorizing a revised budget. [Erik Walsh, City Manager; Claude A. Jacob, Director, Health]
11.
Ordinance approving the acceptance of funds upon award in an amount up to $5,408,333 over a five-year period, from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA), for the Healthy Start Initiative grant for the period of May 1, 2024 through March 31, 2029 and authorizing a budget and staffing. [Erik Walsh, City Manager; Claude A. Jacob, Director, Health]
Boards, Commissions and Committee Appointments
 
12.
Approving Marti Garza as the At-Large Appointee in the Trade and Labor Category to the San Antonio Ready to Work Advisory Board for the remainder of an unexpired term ending May 31, 2025. [Debbie Racca-Sittre, City Clerk]
Miscellaneous
 
13.
WITHDRAWN – Ordinance approving the issuance by the San Antonio Housing Trust Public Facility Corporation of its “Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (The Arbors at West Avenue Apartments) Series 2024” in a maximum aggregate amount of $4,000,000 under Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code and to comply with the San Antonio Housing Trust Public Facility Corporation’s organizational documents. [Ben Gorzell, Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer].
14.
WITHDRAWN – Ordinance approving the issuance by the San Antonio Housing Trust Public Facility Corporation of its “Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Palladium San Antonio) Series 2024” in a maximum aggregate amount of $43,000,000 under Section 147 (f) of the Internal Revenue Code to comply with the San Antonio Housing Trust Public Facility Corporation’s organizational documents. [Ben Gorzell, Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer].
15.
A Resolution approving the issuance by the City of Balcones Heights Cultural Education Facilities Finance Corporation, in a maximum aggregate amount of $10,000,000 under Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code. [Ben Gorzell, Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer].
16.
A Resolution by the City Council of the City of San Antonio, Texas approving the Issuance of higher education revenue bonds by the City of San Antonio, Texas Education Facilities Corporation for Trinity University, a Texas nonprofit corporation, and approving other related actions. [Ben Gorzell, Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer].
17.
A Resolution of the City of San Antonio, Texas Education Facilities Corporation authorizing 1) the issuance of City of San Antonio, Texas Education Facilities Corporation Higher Education Revenue Bonds (Trinity University Project); 2) the execution of a Fourth Amended and Restated Loan Agreement, a Fourth Amended and Restated Indenture of Trust, and a Purchase Contract; 3) the distribution of an official statement; 4) calling certain outstanding bonds for optional redemption; and 5) other related actions. [Ben Gorzell, Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer].
18.
Ordinance approving the issuance by the Las Varas Public Facility Corporation of its Multifamily Housing Revenue Notes (Union Park Apartments), Series 2024 in a maximum aggregate amount of $22,000,000 under Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code. [Ben Gorzell, Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer].
19.
Ordinance approving the issuance by the Las Varas Public Facility Corporation of its Multifamily Housing Revenue Notes (Union Pines Apartments), Series 2024 in a maximum aggregate amount of $30,000,000 under Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code. [Ben Gorzell, Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer].
20.
Ordinance authorizing an amendment to the contract with David A Marks, MD, PA, to add one Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner for the San Antonio Fire Department (SAFD) for a one-year term commencing June 1, 2024 through May 31, 2025 for an additional estimated amount of $142,826.00. This would increase the total contract value to an estimated $1,790,826.00. Funding in the amount of $47,192.00 is from the General Fund FY 2024 Adopted Budget. Funding for subsequent years is contingent upon City Council approval of the annual budget. [Maria Villagómez, Deputy City Manager; Christopher Monestier, Interim Fire Chief]
21.
Ordinance approving an agreement with Family Endeavors, Inc., dba Endeavors for counseling services, as part of the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District’s SA Forward Plan to improve Violence Prevention for Stand Up SA and Domestic Violence program participants and staff in an amount up to $450,000 for a term beginning May 1, 2024 through September 30, 2026, with options to renew for two, one-year terms, and a total amount up to $750,000, inclusive of renewals. Funding of $150,000 is from the General Fund FY 2024 Adopted Budget. Funding for subsequent years is contingent upon City Council approval of the annual budget. [Erik Walsh, City Manager; Claude A. Jacob, Director, Health]
22.
Ordinance approving the appropriation of Opioid Settlement Funds in an amount up to $909,000 for use by the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District for substance use and harm reduction initiatives. [Erik Walsh, City Manager; Claude A. Jacob, Director, Health]
23.
Ordinance assigning the Development Agreement for the Borden Park Project, a mixed-use development in the Midtown Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ), to Borden River Road Owner, LLC. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood and Housing Services]
24.
Ordinance amending the Contract for Sale of Land for Private Redevelopment agreement between the City of San Antonio and Franklin Development Properties, Ltd., increasing the funding in an amount of $4,826,210.78 for a total contract amount up to $7,476,210.78 for the Four25 San Pedro Project, a 2017 Neighborhood Improvements Bond Project; appropriating funds, and authorizing up to $1,025,000 in gap funding from the San Antonio Housing Trust to Franklin Development Properties, Ltd. for the project. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood and Housing Services Department]
25.
Ordinance approving a Funding Agreement between the City of San Antonio and the Midtown Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) in an amount up to $200,000 for a Traffic and Parking Study for Brackenridge Park. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood and Housing Services]
26.
Ordinance approving a Funding Agreement between the City of San Antonio, the Midtown TIRZ Board of Directors, and Oxbow Real Estate, LLC for an amount not to exceed $6,810,000 for public improvements in the Pearl District. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood and Housing Services]
27.
Ordinance amending the Funding Agreement between the City of San Antonio, Midtown Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) Board of Directors, and San Antonio Botanical Garden Society, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $1,355,000 for renovations to the Lucile Halsell Conservatory at the Botanical Garden. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood and Housing Services]
City Manager's Report
 
28.
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).
E.
Legal issues related to collective bargaining 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: 05/03/2024  01:58 PM