Meeting
City of San Antonio

AGENDA
City Council A Session
Municipal Plaza Building
114 W. Commerce Street
San Antonio, Texas 78205
Thursday, February 9, 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
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PROCEDURAL
 
1.
Invocation
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
3.
Approval of minutes for the City Council meetings of January 25, 2023, and January 26, 2023.
POINT OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE
 
CONSENT AGENDA
 
Purchase of Services, Supplies and Equipment
 
4.
2023-02-09-0076
Ordinance approving contracts with Mechanical Technical Services, Inc., and The Brandt Companies, LLC, to provide on-call commercial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) maintenance and repairs at the San Antonio International Airport and Stinson Municipal Airport, beginning upon award and ending February 1, 2025, with up to three additional, one-year renewal options for an estimated annual cost of $800,000, not to exceed the maximum amount of $4 million over the entire term for both contracts. Funding for the first year of the contract is from the FY 2023 Airport Operating and Maintenance 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]
5.
2023-02-09-0077
Ordinance approving a contract with Siddons-Martin Emergency Group, LLC, to provide an aerial platform ladder truck for the San Antonio Fire Department for a total cost of $1,995,819. Of this amount, $1,515,752.17 will be funded through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant and matching funds in the amount of $480,066.83 are from the FY 2023 General Fund Adopted Budget. This funding is contingent upon award of grant; if the grant is not awarded, the purchase of the truck in the amount of $1,995,819 will be funded through a municipal lease. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
Capital Improvements
 
6.
2023-02-09-0078
Ordinance approving an increased amount of $501,070.48 to the $11,450,320.98 construction contract with Harper Brothers Construction, LLC for services related to street reconstruction as part of the West Commerce Street (Frio Street to Colorado Street) project, a 2017 General Obligation Bond funded project. Funding is from 2017 General Obligation Bond funds included in the FY 2023 - FY 2028 Capital Improvement Program. [Roderick Sanchez, Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
7.
2023-02-09-0079
Ordinance approving an increased amount not to exceed $1,500,556 to the $36,628,793.61 Construction Services Agreement with Sundt Construction, Inc., of which $1,500,556 will be reimbursed by AT&T for utility work associated with the South Alamo Street (Market Street to East Cesar E. Chavez Boulevard) Project, a 2017 General Obligation Bond and Hemisfair Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone funded project; and authorizing the appropriation and amending the FY 2023 - FY 2028 Capital Improvement Program with funds in the amount of $1,500,556 from AT&T to the South Alamo Street (Market Street to East Cesar E. Chavez Boulevard) Project. [Roderick Sanchez, Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
Grant Applications and Awards
 
8.
2023-02-09-0080
Ordinance approving the acceptance of additional funds from the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) for the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) COVID-19 Respond, Innovate, Sustain, and Equip (RISE) Grant in the amount of $26,250 for a total grant amount of $101,250 for a period ending June 30, 2023. [Erik Walsh, City Manager; Claude A. Jacob, Director, Health]
9.
2023-02-09-0081
Ordinance accepting and appropriating funds from the Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Council for Trauma in the total amount of $713,609. Of this amount $330,631 is for the Polysubstance Overdose Prevention and Crisis Response Program and $382,978 is for the Program for Intensive Care Coordination (PICC). [Maria Villagomez, Deputy City Manager; Charles Hood, Fire Chief]
Boards, Commissions and Committee Appointments
 
10.
Approving the following At-Large appointments to Prosper West - San Antonio for the remainder of unexpired terms of office ending as stated below:
A. Appointing Dr. Yolanda Reyes Guevara and reappointing Daniel Yoxall as Community At-Large Representatives for a term ending on November 28, 2024
B. Reappointing Phillip Chavez as Edgewood Independent School District Representative for a term ending November 28, 2024
C. Reappointing Hazel Davis as Financial Institution Representative for a term ending November 28, 2023
D. Reappointing Megan Legacy as Non-Profit Business Representative for a term ending November 28, 2024
E. Appointing Georgina Schmahl as Our Lady of the Lake Representative for a term ending November 28, 2024
F. Reappointing John Patrick Hernden as Real Estate Developer Representative for a term ending November 28, 2024
G. Appointing Manuel Garza and Nadean Herrera and reappointing Lauro De Leon, Jr. as Resident Representatives for a term ending on November 28, 2023
H. Appointing James Fenimore, Susana Lozano, and Rudolph Rodriguez as Small Business Representatives for a term ending on November 28, 2023
I. Appointing Dr. Stephanie Ward as St. Mary’s University Representative for a term ending November 28, 2024
J. Reappointing Theresa De La Haya as University Health System Representative for a term ending November 28, 2024
K. Reappointing Shawn “Rod” McSherry as University of Texas at San Antonio Representative for a term ending November 28, 2024
11.
Approving the following Board, Commission and Committee appointments for the remainder of an unexpired term of office to expire May 31, 2023 or for the terms shown below [Debbie Racca-Sittre, City Clerk]
A. Appointing Stephanie Faulkner and reappointing Dr. Samer Dessouky, George Peck, Matthew Proffitt, and Meredith Siegel (At Large Appointments) to the Planning Commission for a term ending October 6, 2024.
B. Appointing Appointing Paul Basaldua, Laura Cabanilla, Todd Compton, and George Weron (At Large Appointments) to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 40 – Lone Oak.
Miscellaneous
 
12.
2023-02-09-0082
Ordinance extending the Tower of the Americas Antenna License Agreement with Mary Helen Lopez for an additional five years. The first year rental amount of $33,971 will be deposited into the General Fund. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; John Jacks, Director, Center City Development & Operations]
13.
2023-02-09-0083
Ordinance approving an agreement with Equal Heart for the placement of AmeriCorps members to support the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District in an amount up to $13,200 for an initial period beginning January 23, 2023, through August 31, 2023, with the option to renew for up to two additional one-year terms for a total amount up to $81,200. Funding for the initial term is from the FY 2023 General Fund 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]
14.
2023-02-09-0001R
Resolution of Support for Franklin Development’s application to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs’ Competitive 9% Housing Tax Credits program for the construction of Four25 San Pedro, an 80-unit, affordable, multi-family, rental housing development at 419 & 425 San Pedro. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood and Housing Services]
15.
2023-02-09-0002R
Resolution of Support for FishPond Development’s application to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs’ Competitive 9% Housing Tax Credits program for the construction of Randolph Square, a 70-unit, affordable, multi-family, rental housing development at 5494 Randolph Boulevard. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood and Housing Services]
16.
WITHDRAWN
WITHDRAWN Resolution of Support for Madhouse Development’s application to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs’ Competitive 9% Housing Tax Credits program for the construction of Avanti North Creek, a 94-unit, affordable, multi-family, rental housing development at the Southeast Quadrant of Eisenhauer Road and Midcrown Drive. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood and Housing Services]
17.
2023-02-09-0003R
Resolution of No Objection for Lincoln Avenue Capital’s application to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs’ Non-Competitive 4% Housing Tax Credits program for the construction of Ellison Apartments, a 308-unit, affordable, multi-family, rental housing development at the Northwest Corner of Ellison Boulevard, Holm Road, and Old Pearsall Road. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood and Housing Services]
18.
2023-02-09-0004R
Resolution of Support for FishPond Development’s application to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs’ Competitive 9% Housing Tax Credits program for the rehabilitation of FishPond at Buena Vista, a 55-unit, affordable, multi-family, rental housing development at 1601 & 1615 Buena Vista Street. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood and Housing Services]
19.
2023-02-09-0005R
Resolution of Support for Atlantic Pacific Companies’ application to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs’ Competitive 9% Housing Tax Credits program for the construction of Vista at Reed, a 70-unit, affordable, multi-family, rental housing development at 8401 Reed Road. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood and Housing Services]
20.
WITHDRAWN
WITHDRAWN Resolution of Support for Madhouse Development’s application to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs’ Competitive 9% Housing Tax Credits program for the construction of Avanti Timber View, a 48-unit, affordable, multi-family, rental housing development at 3281 Timber View Drive. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood and Housing Services]
21.
2023-02-09-0006R
Resolution of No Objection for Pedcor Investments, LLC’s application to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs’ Non-Competitive 4% Housing Tax Credits program for the construction of Creek Bend Apartment Homes, a 288-unit, affordable, multi-family, rental housing development at the Northwest Quadrant of Highway 281 & Borgfeld Drive. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood and Housing Services]
22.
2023-02-09-0007R
Resolution of Support for NRP Group’s application to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs’ Competitive 9% Housing Tax Credits program for the construction of Rainbow Lofts, a 70-unit, affordable, multi-family, rental housing development at 15838 San Pedro. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood and Housing Services]
23.
WITHDRAWN
WITHDRAWN Resolution of Support for Atlantic Pacific Companies’ application to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs’ Competitive 9% Housing Tax Credits program for the construction of Vista at Henderson Pass, a 66-unit, affordable, multi-family, rental housing development at the southeast corner of Henderson Pass and Turkey Point Street. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood and Housing Services]
City Manager's Report
 
24.
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 relating to COVID-19 preparedness 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: 02/17/2023  12:36 PM