Meeting
City of San Antonio

AGENDA
City Council A Session
Municipal Plaza Building
114 W. Commerce Street
San Antonio, Texas 78205
Thursday, May 1, 2025 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/DEI/Language-Services.  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 April 9, 2025; April 10, 2025; April 16, 2025; and April 17, 2025. 
POINT OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE
 
CONSENT AGENDA
 
Capital Improvements
 
4.
Ordinance approving a construction contract with E-Z Bel Construction, LLC in the amount not to exceed $5,914,588.85 of which $1,300 will be reimbursed by San Antonio Water Systems (SAWS) and $214,498 will be reimbursed by City Public Service (CPS) Energy for necessary adjustments to their existing infrastructure related to the construction of Texas A&M University Area Streets. Funding is from the 2022 General Obligation Bond Program and included in the FY 2025 Capital Budget. [John Peterek, Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
5.
Ordinance approving a construction contract with CGC General Contractors, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $9,852,965 for the Fire Station #52 Replacement project for the San Antonio Fire Department (SAFD). Funding is from Certificates of Obligation included in the FY 2025 Capital Budget. [John Peterek, Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
6.
Ordinance approving a construction contract with CGC General Contractors, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $8,338,226 for the Fire Station #53 Replacement project for the San Antonio Fire Department (SAFD). Funding is from Certificates of Obligation included in the FY 2025 Capital Budget. [John Peterek, Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
7.
​Ordinance approving the 2025 Pavement Markings Package C – Task Order Contract with M&M Striping and Power Washing, LLC in an amount not to exceed $3,976,486.82 of which $1,412,011.41 is from the FY 2025 General Fund. Remaining funding is contingent upon City Council approval of the FY 2026 Adopted Budget.​ [John Peterek, Assistant City Manager, Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
8.
Ordinance amending the funding agreement between the City of San Antonio and Alamo Colleges District for the Aquatic & Multigenerational Center Renovation at Palo Alto College project, to change the scope of work from demolition and new construction to renovation of the existing natatorium at Palo Alto College. [John Peterek, Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
9.
Ordinance approving a funding agreement between the City of San Antonio and the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) in an amount not to exceed $5,000,000 of which $4,900,000 is for construction, and $100,000 will be retained by the City for capital administration of the UTSA Athletics Facilities project. Funding is from 2022 General Obligation Bonds and included in the FY 2025 Capital Budget. [John Peterek, Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works] 
10.
Ordinance approving the 2025 Street Rehabilitation Task Order Contract Package 11 with Clark Construction of Texas, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $4,993,382.75, of which $218,700 will be reimbursed by San Antonio Water System and $2,100 will be reimbursed by CPS Energy for necessary adjustments to their existing infrastructure. Funding is from the General Fund, Advanced Transportation District Fund, and debt proceeds. [John Peterek, Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
11.
Ordinance approving a Contribution Agreement between the City of San Antonio, San Antonio Medical Foundation, and Medical Center Alliance, accepting and appropriating donations in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000, and accepting an in-kind donation in the total amount of $1,368,515 for an acre of land, project design services, and property acquisition services for the New Medical Center Area Park; a 2022 Bond funded project. Funding is from the 2022 General Obligation Bond Program and included in the FY 2025 Capital Budget. [John Peterek, Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
12.
Ordinance amending a Professional Services Agreement with Alamo Architects, Inc. in the increased amount of $551,730 for a total contract amount of $2,111,187.00, to add architectural services for a new kennel complex at Animal Care Services. Funding is from Certificates of Obligation funds included in the FY 2025 Capital Budget.​ [John Peterek, Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works Department]
Acquisition, Sale or Lease of Real Property
 
13.
Ordinance recommending the issuance of a 25-year-term encroachment permit for continued use and maintenance of an existing pedestrian sky bridge above and across Merton Minter Drive Public Right-of-Way located in New City Block 12816, as requested by Bexar County Hospital for a fee of $1,250. Funds will be deposited into the General Fund. [John Peterek, Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works].
Grant Applications and Awards
 
14.
Ordinance approving Substantial Amendment #1 to the FY 2025 U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) annual Action Plan and Budget in order to reprogram funds for the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) and Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Programs; and authorizing contract amendments to effectuate the Substantial Amendment. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Melody Woosley, Director, Human Services]
Boards, Commissions and Committee Appointments
 
15.
Approving the following board appointments to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 41 – Rosillo Creek for a term of office to expire May 31, 2027. [Debbie Racca-Sittre, City Clerk]
A. Paul Basaldua
B. Laura Cabanilla
C. George Weron
D. Mark Schendel
16.
Approving the appointment of Johnavan Guerrero (District 6) to the San Antonio Youth Commission for the remainder of a term of office to expire on May 31, 2025. [Debbie Racca-Sittre, City Clerk]
17.
Appointing Rev. Carolyn Pittman (District 6) to the Ethics Review Board for the remainder of an unexpired term of office to expire April 25, 2026. [Debbie Racca-Sittre, City Clerk]
Miscellaneous
 
18.
Ordinance approving the settlement of a personal injury lawsuit styled Richard Dutchover v. City of San Antonio, in the 408th Judicial District Court, Bexar County, Texas, Cause No. 2023CI15532 for the amount of $183,337.97. Funding is from the Self-Insured Liability Fund. [Andy Segovia, City Attorney]
19.
Ordinance ratifying payment to the Texas Governor’s Office Events Trust Fund Program (“Program”) of $177,690 for local contributions for three events; and 1) authorizing submission to the Program of up to $188,563 for local contribution for four events; 2) acceptance of reimbursement to the City from the Program for qualified expenses of up to $2,289,079 for these seven events hosted in 2024 and 2025 and the distribution of such reimbursement; and 3) approving event support agreements for two of these events with third parties for a total amount of up to $391,409. [Alejandra Lopez, Assistant City Manager; Patricia Muzquiz Cantor, Executive Director, Convention & Sports Facilities]
20.
Ordinance authorizing submission of $2,453,496 to the Texas Governor’s Office Events Trust Fund Program (“Program”) for local contributions for the 2025 NCAA Men’s Final Four on behalf of the San Antonio Local Organizing Committee (SALOC) and reimbursement to the City from the Program for qualified expenses of up to $15,334,346. [Alejandra Lopez, Assistant City Manager; Patricia Muzquiz Cantor, Executive Director, Convention & Sports Facilities]
21.
Ordinance approving a contract with Pick-N-Pull, Inc. for removal and disposition of junked vehicles for the Development Services Department for an initial one-year term, with three, one-year renewal options. Revenues earned through this contract will be deposited into the General Fund. [John Peterek, Assistant City Manager, City Manager’s Office; Michael Shannon, Director, Development Services Department]
22.
Ordinance authorizing the issuance of up to $200,000,000 “City of San Antonio, Texas Tax Notes, Taxable Series 2025” (the “Notes”); 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; authorizing the execution of a Paying Agent/Registrar Agreement and a Purchase and Investment Letter; complying with the provision of the Depository Trust Company’s letter of representations; enacting other provisions incident and related to the subject and purpose of this ordinance; and providing for an effective date. [Ben Gorzell, Jr., Chief of Financial and Administrative Services; Troy Elliott, Chief Financial Officer]
23.
Ordinance approving an award up to $400,000 from the Housing Trust Fund to Opportunity Home San Antonio for the rehabilitation of the Dietrich Road Apartments. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood and Housing Services Department].
24.
Ordinance approving an Interlocal Cooperation Contract with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to provide the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) with a Technical Supervisor for officer/operator training, expert testimony, and maintenance of intoxilyzer instruments for total cost of $112,041.20 per year with a maximum of $448,165 over a four-year contract term. Funding is from the FY2025 General Fund, and funding for subsequent years is contingent upon City Council approval of the annual budget. [Maria Villagomez, Deputy City Manager; William McManus, Police Chief, Police Department]
City Manager's Report
 
25.
City Manager’s Report
Executive Session

At any time during the meeting, the City Council may recess into executive session in the C 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: 05/01/2025  08:55 AM