Meeting
City of San Antonio

AGENDA
City Council A Session
Municipal Plaza Building
114 W. Commerce Street
San Antonio, Texas 78205
Thursday, June 13, 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.
 
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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
 
ACTION ITEMS FOR STAFF BRIEFING
3.
Ordinance amending Chapter 16 of the Municipal Code, Licenses and Business Regulations, Article XXII Short Term Rentals. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Michael Shannon, Director, Development Services]
CONSENT AGENDA
 
Purchase of Services, Supplies and Equipment
 
4.
Ordinance approving a contract with Cape Equipment & Services, LLC, dba LSS Digital Print Finishing Systems, for the purchase and installation of a high-volume industrial document shredder for $55,697.20 for the Office of the City Clerk. Funding is from the General Fund. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
5.
Ordinance approving a contract with Compass Group USA, Inc., to provide fresh food, beverage and snack vending for employees and visitors at various City facilities for a five-year term beginning upon award with the option to renew for one additional, five-year period. The contract also includes office coffee and tea services for City Departments. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
6.
Ordinance approving a contract with Diehard Catering and Event Center, LLC, dba Chef Don's Catering, to provide catering services for the Department of Human Services San Antonio Ambassador Summer Internship Program and NXT Level for an estimated cost of $24,555 annually, beginning upon award through April 30, 2027, with two additional one-year renewal options, or an estimated total cost of $122,775 for the entire contract term including renewals. 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 Kone, Inc., for escalator and elevator work for the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center for a total cost of $10,149,690 and appropriating $908,565 in additional funds from the Texas Public Facility Corporation. Funding is from the Texas Public Facility Corporation and included in the FY 2024 – 2029 Capital Improvement Program. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer]
8.
Ordinance ratifying the contract with PropertyRoom.com, Inc., for revenue to the City in the amount of $222,273; and approving a contract with PropertyRoom.com, Inc., beginning upon award and ending March 19, 2025, with an additional one-year renewal option, to provide the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) online auction services for the sale of property collected and stored in surplus in the SAPD property room. The City will receive an estimated $95,000 in revenue annually which will be deposited into City’s General Fund. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
9.
Ordinance ratifying the purchase of service and repairs of fixed breathing air compressors located at Fire Stations, mobile air compressors, and Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) air packs for the San Antonio Fire Department from Heat Safety Equipment, LLC, in the amount of $81,204.08. Funding is from the General Fund. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
10.
Ordinance approving a contract with Tyler Technologies, Inc., to provide e-Citation writers, printers, support, and accessories for a total cost of $373,548 for the San Antonio Police Department Traffic Unit. Funding is from the General Fund. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
11.
Ordinance approving a contract with XELA Resources and Contracting, Inc., to provide maintenance and repair services for fitness equipment for various City departments for an estimated cost of $18,000 annually, beginning upon award and ending March 31, 2026, with two, one-year renewal options. Funding is from the respective department's FY 2024 Adopted Budget. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
Capital Improvements
 
12.
Ordinance amending a professional services agreement with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for Airfield Engineering Design Services for the Airfield Safety Enhancement and Improvements Program at the San Antonio International Airport in an amount not to exceed $9,381,742 for a new contract value of $21,238,007. Funding is from Airport Interim Financing and included in the FY 2024 – 2029 Capital Improvement Program. [Jeff Coyle, Assistant City Manager; Jesus Saenz, Director, Aviation]
13.
Ordinance amending a contract in the increased amount of $285,635.74 for a total construction contract value of $20,175,635.74 with Skanska USA Building, Inc. for additional construction services related to the Alamodome Improvements Project; and authorizing the reallocation of funds in the amount of $400,000 from the Alamodome Expansion Joints Project to the Alamodome Improvements Project. Funding is from previously authorized Hotel Occupancy Tax Redemption and Capital Funds included in the FY 2024 – FY 2029 Capital Improvement Program. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
14.
Ordinance awarding a construction contract to TCL Construction Enterprises, LLC in the amount not to exceed $406,065 for construction of the Jupe Manor Neighborhood Park. Funding is from 2022 General Obligation Bond Program funds included in the FY 2024 - FY 2029 Capital Improvement Program and previously authorized 2017 General Obligation Bond Program funds. [John Peterek, Interim, Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
15.
Ordinance awarding the 2024 Street Rehabilitation Task Order Contract Package 14 to Keeley Construction Group, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $9,688,716.98, of which $278,603 will be reimbursed by San Antonio Water System (SAWS) and $22,040 will be reimbursed by CPS Energy for necessary adjustments to their existing infrastructure. Funding of $1,673,529.75 is from FY 2023 and $7,714,814.23 is from FY 2024 General Fund, Advanced Transportation District Fund, 2022 General Obligation Bond Program, debt proceeds, and other funding sources included in the FY 2024 – FY 2029 Capital Improvement Program. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
16.
Ordinance awarding the 2024 Task Order Contract for Transportation Construction Projects – Package 1 to E-Z Bel Construction, LLC in the amount not to exceed $3,748,396 for the Mid Block Crossing Project. Funding is from the General Fund included in the FY 2024 – FY 2029 Capital Improvement Program. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Catherine Hernandez, Director, Transportation Department]
Grant Applications and Awards
 
17.
Ordinance relating to two Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) grants to authorize the acceptance of funds upon award in an amount up to $3,093,451 from the CDC, Office of Grants Services, for the period of July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, and authorizing a budget and existing personnel complement for the Immunization and Vaccines for Children Program, and authorizing staffing for the CDC Strengthening U.S. Public Health Infrastructure, Workforce, and Data Systems Grant. [Erik Walsh, City Manager; Claude A. Jacob, Director, Health]
18.
Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of funds upon award by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) Homeless Housing and Services Program (HHSP) Youth Set-Aside funds in the amount of $250,503 for the term September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2025, and authorizing a budget and personnel complement; authorizing continued funding from the grant to THRU Project’s Educational Housing Program for the contract renewal period; and the designation of Haven for Hope of Bexar County, Inc. as an eligible subrecipient of General Set-Aside funds in the amount of $839,059 annually for the term September 1, 2024 through August 31, 2026. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Melody Woosley, Director, Human Services]
19.
Ordinance approving the acceptance of grant funds upon award in an amount up to $6,250,000 from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services for a Hiring Program grant to fund 50 police officer positions and authorizing a cash match contribution of $25,232,174 over four years. [María Villagómez, Deputy City Manager; William P. McManus, Chief of Police]
Boards, Commissions and Committee Appointments
 
20.
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. Appointing Brad Veloz (District 3) to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer + (LGBTQ+) Advisory Board
B. Reappointing Ricardo “Richard” Perez (District 4), Dr. Tracy Hurley (District 6), and Jan Kirby (District 10) to the San Antonio Early Childhood Education Municipal Development Corporation for the remainder of a term of office to expire on May 31, 2026.
Miscellaneous
 
21.
Ordinance approving the selection of BG Construction Services, ProMasters Remodeling, Geofill Material Technologies, MM Weatherization, JGG Integrated, AJ Brinegar LLC, and Byrdson Services LLC for the REHABARAMA housing preservation program to assist with the rehabilitation of residential properties for an estimated value not to exceed $500,000. Funding is from the General Fund FY2024 Adopted Budget. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Shanon Miller, Director, Office of Historic Preservation]
22.
Ordinance approving a contract with Industrial/Organizational Solutions, Inc. for the preparation of validated, written promotional examinations for the positions of SAFD Fire Engineer, Fire Lieutenant, Fire Captain, and District Fire Chief; along with the administration of assessment centers for the District Fire Chief position for a total amount not to exceed $726,260. The term shall commence on July 1, 2024 and terminate on June 30, 2027. Funding is from the General Fund. [Ben Gorzell, Chief Financial Officer; Renee Frieda, Director, Human Resources]
23.
Ordinance approving an agreement with the San Antonio Housing Trust Public Facility Corporation in an amount up to $2,535,000 for the acquisition of approximately 1.57 acres of property at 811 W. Houston Street located in City Council District 5. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood and Housing Services]
24.
Ordinance approving a Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement in the amount of $254,495 from the Inner City Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #11 between the City of San Antonio and Forward Progress Arts and Entertainment Center, Inc. for the Eastside Youth Content Creators Summer 2024 Program. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood and Housing Services]
25.
Ordinance approving a Chapter 380 Economic Development Loan Agreement in an amount up to $300,000 between the City of San Antonio, Inner City Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #11, and Gardopia Gardens for the Gardopia Gardens Facilities Project located at 615 and 619 N. New Braunfels in City Council District 2. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood and Housing Services]
26.
Ordinance authorizing a Development Agreement between the YWCA San Antonio, the City of San Antonio, and the Westside Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) in an amount up to $2,000,000 for affordable housing at the Women's Live and Learn Center located at 2318 Castroville Road in City Council District 5. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood and Housing Services]
27.
Ordinance approving contracts with ISL Contractors, Trebor, Inc., and F&L Landscaping and Construction to provide standby Texas Certified Lead Abatement Contractor Services for housing rehabilitation and lead abatement programs for a one-year term beginning upon City Council approval. The contracts will not exceed $2,000,000 over the term. Funding is from the Lead Hazard Reduction Grant (LHRG), Healthy Homes Production Grant, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), and HOME Investment Partnerships program (HOME). [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: 06/13/2024  08:39 AM