Meeting
City of San Antonio

AGENDA
City Council A Session
Municipal Plaza Building
114 W. Commerce Street
San Antonio, Texas 78205
Thursday, April 6, 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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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 March 8, 2023 and March 9, 2023. 
POINT OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE
 
CONSENT AGENDA
 
Purchase of Services, Supplies and Equipment
 
4.
Ordinance approving a contract with Henock Construction, LLC, for manufacturing and installing countertops at various locations for the Building and Equipment Services Department, beginning upon award and ending April 30, 2026, with two one-year renewal options, for an estimated annual cost of $80,000, totaling an estimated $400,000, including renewal options. Funding of $40,000 is from the FY 2023 Facility Services Fund budget and $40,000 is from the FY 2023 Deferred Maintenance Program, included in the FY 2023 - FY 2028 Capital Improvements Program. 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.
Ordinance approving a contract with Doug Carl Merritt, dba Craftsman Plumbing, to provide maintenance, inspections, and repair services to lift stations and other waste disposal systems for the Building and Equipment Services Department and the San Antonio Fire Department, term of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026, with two one-year renewal options, for an estimated annual cost of $41,000, totaling an estimated $205,000. Funding is from the FY 2023 Facility Services Fund budget and FY 2023 General 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]
6.
Ordinance approving a contract with Bergkamp, Incorporated to provide a replacement slurry seal applicator for the Public Works Department for a total cost of $369,700. Funding is from the FY 2023 Equipment Renewal and Replacement Fund budget. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
7.
Ordinance approving a contract with Asphalt Zipper, Inc., for two asphalt reclaiming and trenching attachments with pulverizing systems, and two custom transport trailers for the Public Works Department for a total cost of $575,620. Funding of $319,482 is from the FY 2023 General Fund budget and $256,138 is from the FY 2023 Equipment Replacement and Renewal Fund budget. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
8.
Ordinance appropriating $500,000 from the River Walk Capital Improvement Fund and approving a contract with Décor IQ to provide and install decorative LED lighting for the San Antonio River Walk in the amount of $343,780. Funding for the contract is from the appropriation. The remaining $156,220 will be used for additional lighting improvements to support the 2023 IPW Conference that will be held in San Antonio from May 20-24, 2023. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
Capital Improvements
 
9.
Ordinance awarding a construction contract to J. Sanchez Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $2,534,387 for the Hays Street Bridge Park project. Funding of $2,441,299 will be from Tax Notes and Certificates of Obligation included in the FY 2023 – FY 2028 Capital Improvement Program. The Ordinance also amends the FY 2023 – FY 2028 Capital Improvement Program with the appropriation of $93,088 from the FY 2023 Tree Canopy Preservation and Mitigation Fund. [Roderick Sanchez, Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
10.
Ordinance amending two contracts for additional construction, design and contract administration services related to the unforeseen rerouting of communication utilities for the installation of Wi-Fi within the Civic Park at Hemisfair.  The first increases in an amount not to exceed $500,000 for a total contract amount of $28,404,905 with Skanska USA Building, Inc. The second increases in an amount not to exceed $74,453 for a total contract amount of $7,394,431 with GGN Landscape Architecture Ltd.  The ordinance also re-allocates funds in the amount of $500,000 from the FY 2023 General Fund to the Hemisfair Civic Park Project . [Roderick Sanchez, Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
11.
Ordinance approving a Professional Master Planning and Architectural Design Services Agreement with Alamo Architects, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $1,397,642 for design and construction administration services related to the new Animal Care Services Veterinary Hospital and an Emergency Overflow & Transport Kennel. Funding is from the 2022 - 2027 General Obligation Bond Program and FY 2023 General Fund included in the FY 2023 - FY 2028 Capital Improvement Program. [Roderick Sanchez, Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
12.
Ordinance approving the 2023 Pavement Preservation Package 11 – Onyx Seal Task Order Contract to Clark Construction of Texas, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $1,998,500. Funding is from the FY 2023 Public Works General Fund Adopted Budget and the Advanced Transportation District Fund and included in the FY 2023 – FY 2028 Capital Improvements Program. [Roderick Sanchez, Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
13.
Ordinance approving the 2023 Pavement Preservation Package 12 – Microsurface Task Order Contract to Viking Construction, LLC in an amount not to exceed $3,291,596.50. Funding is from the FY 2023 Public Works General Fund Adopted Budget and the Advanced Transportation District Fund and included in the FY 2023 – FY 2028 Capital Improvements Program. [Roderick Sanchez, Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
14.
Ordinance approving the 2023 Pavement Preservation Package 13 – Base Repair Task Order Contract to J&P Paving Co., Inc. in an amount not to exceed $2,863,269.29 of which $34,600 will be reimbursed by San Antonio Water System and $8,100 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 2023 – FY 2028 Capital Improvements Program. [Roderick Sanchez, Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
Acquisition, Sale or Lease of Real Property
 
15.
Ordinance approving a lease with Rocking M Hangar Services, LLC for a hangar building and ground space located at 347 Sandau Road at the San Antonio International Airport with an annual rent of $272,176 for a term of 10 years which will be deposited into the Airport Operating and Maintenance Fund. [Jeff Coyle, Assistant City Manager; Jesus Saenz, Director, Aviation]
16.
Ordinance approving a lease assignment of Yesi’s the Li’t Dove, located in Farmers Market, to Alexia Flores, doing business as Casa Frida for an assignment fee of $3,000 and an increase in FY 2023 lease revenue of $4,072.32 to be deposited into the Market Square Improvement Fund. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; John Jacks, Director, Center City Development and Operations]
17.
Ordinance approving a lease between MD BevCo Inc., dba Mad Dogs British Pub, and the City of San Antonio for an initial term of two years commencing on May 1, 2023, with an option to renew for one additional year for use of 145.5 Square feet of Riverwalk patio space for food and beverage service. Revenue in an amount up to $13,747.31 will be deposited into the Riverwalk Capital Improvement Fund. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; John Jacks, Director, Center City Development and Operations Department]
18.
Ordinance extending the River Walk Lease Agreement between MD Riverwalk LLC, dba On the Bend Oyster Bar & Lounge, and the City of San Antonio for 5 years commencing on May 1, 2023, and expiring on April 30, 2028. Additional revenue of $265,943.31 will be deposited into the Riverwalk Capital Improvement Fund. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; John Jacks, Director, Center City Development and Operations Department]
19.
Ordinance approving the acquisition, on behalf of the San Antonio Water System, through negotiation or condemnation of interests in land sufficient for project purposes involving six permanent water easements and one temporary construction easement in NCB 18333, 18338 and 16392 located along Interstate Highway 10 related to the IH-10: Boerne Stage Road to Heuermann Road 36-inch Water Main (Phase A) project; declaring the project to be for public use and a public necessity for the acquisition. [Roderick Sanchez, Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
Street Closures and Traffic Control Procedures
 
20.
Ordinance approving the temporary closure of certain streets for the 2023 Fiesta San Antonio celebration; approving the dates, times and locations for specified Fiesta events including the Fiesta street parade route, Fiesta river parade route, and approving the dates and times for the Fiesta Carnival and related requirements and conditions. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; John Jacks, Director, Center City Development & Operations]
Grant Applications and Awards
 
21.
Ordinance approving the acceptance upon award of up to $3,102,340 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for the Early Head Start-Child Care Partnership grant for the period of August 1, 2023 through July 31, 2024; a total program budget including an in-kind match of $775,585; and a personnel complement. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Melody Woosley, Director, Department of Human Services]
Boards, Commissions and Committee Appointments
 
22.
 
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 as shown below [Debbie Racca-Sittre, City Clerk]
A. Appointing Barbara Scheib (District 10) to the City/County Joint Commission on Elderly Affairs
B. Appointing Jim Reidy (District 8) to the Ethics Review Board for an unexpired term of office to expire April 25, 2025
C. Appointing John Hafernick (District 8) to the Storm Water Management Advisory Board for remainder of the unexpired term and reappointment for the next term, expiring May 31, 2025
D. Appointing Vaughn Caudill (District 10) to the Zoning Board of Adjustment
23.
 
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 as shown below [Debbie Racca-Sittre, City Clerk]
A. Appointing Richard Vasquez (District 6) to the City of San Antonio Commission on Education
B. Appointing Teresa Granillo (District 1) to the San Antonio Early Childhood Education Municipal Development Corporation
C. Appointing Nefi Garza (District 4) to the Storm Water Management Advisory Board for the remainder of an unexpired term of office to expire May 31, 2023 and for reappointment for the next term, expiring May 31, 2025
D. Appointing Walter Rogers (District 6) to the Veterans Advisory Commission
24.
 
Ordinance appointing Yenter Tu (District 1) to the Disability Access Advisory Committee for the remainder of unexpired term of office to expire May 31, 2023, and waiving the City Code residency requirement. [Debbie Racca-Sittre, City Clerk]
Miscellaneous
 
25.
Ordinance approving Public Art Policy Amendments. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Krystal Jones, Director, Department of Arts & Culture]
26.
Ordinance approving the settlement of a lawsuit styled Andrew Srna v. City of San Antonio, Cause No. 2021-CI-25673, in the 131st Judicial District Court, Bexar County, Texas, in a total amount of $160,000. [Andy Segovia, City Attorney]
27.
Ordinance approving the settlement of a lawsuit styled Jorge Salinas Gomez v. City of San Antonio, Cause No. 2022-CI-04694, in the 285th Judicial District Court, Bexar County, Texas, in a total amount of $80,000. [Andy Segovia, City Attorney]
28.
Ordinance approving the Contract for Election Services with the Bexar County Elections Office for an amount up to $1,531,000 for the May 6, 2023 General and Charter Elections, the June 10, 2023 Runoff Election (if needed), and new voter identification cards for San Antonio residents impacted by redistricting. Funding is from the FY 2023 Adopted General Fund Budget. [Debbie Racca-Sittre, City Clerk]
29.
Ordinance approving 1) payment to the Texas Governor’s Office Events Trust Fund of up to $583,958 for local contributions for five events; 2) reimbursement to the City from the same fund for qualified expenses of up to $5,391,210 for twelve events hosted between 2020 and 2023; and 3) four event reimbursement agreements to third parties for a total amount of up to $711,769.  [Alejandra Lopez, Assistant City Manager; Patricia Muzquiz Cantor, Executive Director, Convention & Sports Facilities]
30.
Ordinance approving a contract with FriendlySky, LLC. to provide a collaborative platform for proactive and effective rental sales of suites in the Alamodome for the Convention & Sports Facilities Department for a total estimated annual cost of $15,137, and an estimated total cost of $75,683 over the contract term. Funding is from the FY 2023 Community and Visitors Facility Fund. [Alejandra Lopez, Assistant City Manager; Patricia Muzquiz Cantor, Executive Director, Convention Sports Facilities]
31.
Ordinance approving the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) - State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) recommended funding awards of $5,050,000 for Small Business Support Services competitive solicitation. [Alejandra Lopez, Assistant City Manager; Brenda Hicks-Sorensen, Director, Economic Development Department]
32.
Ordinance authorizing the issuance of one or more obligations for the San Antonio Water System in an amount not to exceed $424,345,000 to fund capital improvements of SAWS and refund outstanding debt for savings. [Ben Gorzell, Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer]
33.
Resolution, for the San Antonio Water System, authorizing the use of cash on hand in a maximum amount of $130 million for the redemption/defeasance of certain outstanding debt obligations, plus pay any accrued interest and transaction costs, to reduce future debt service. [Ben Gorzell, Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer]
34.
WITHDRAWN Ordinance approving a Development Agreement between the Northeast Corridor Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number Thirty-Three Board of Directors, the City of San Antonio, and Bitterblue, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $995,000 for public improvements and public infrastructure for the Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care Center Project. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood and Housing Services]
35.
Resolution of No Objection for Spanish Pecan Apts, LP’s application for 2023 Non-Competitive 4% Housing Tax Credits (HTC) from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for the rehabilitation of a 256-unit affordable multi-family rental housing development named Spanish Pecan Apartments, located at 6835 & 6840 Pecan Valley Drive. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood and Housing Services]
36.
Resolution of No Objection for Winston Roselawn Apts, LP’s application for 2023 Non-Competitive 4% Housing Tax Credits (HTC) from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for the rehabilitation of a 208-unit affordable multi-family rental housing development named Winston Roselawn Apartments, located at 2506 S. General McMullen Drive & 3346 Roselawn Road. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood and Housing Services]
37.
​​Ordinance approving a professional services contract with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company DBA AT&T Texas in an amount up to $8,880,297 to provide broadband internet Digital Connectivity in Underserved Community Areas. Funding is from American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and the General Fund. [John Peterek, Assistant to the City Manager; Brian Dillard, Chief Innovation Officer]
38.
Ordinance approving a professional services agreement with Moore Iacofano Goltsman Inc. for consultant services related to the development of the Goliad Road Revitalization Plan, in an amount not to exceed $100,000. Funding is from the FY 2023 General Fund Budget. [Roderick Sanchez, Assistant City Manager; Rudy Niño, Jr., Interim Director, Planning Department]
39.
Ordinance approving a funding agreement between the Child Advocates San Antonio (CASA) and the City of San Antonio for capital improvements associated with the Building Renovation project in an amount of $800,392. Funding is from the General Fund included in the FY 2023 – FY 2028 Capital Improvement Program. [Roderick Sanchez, Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
40.
Ordinance ratifying a professional services agreement with the Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) in an amount up to $115,000 to provide technical support for the city’s on-site municipal solar energy procurement, assisting with identifying funding and other opportunities for advancing climate and energy priorities, supporting climate resilience activities, and providing technical assistance regarding utility resource planning. Funding is from the FY 2023 Energy Efficiency Fund Adopted Budget. [David McCary, Assistant City Manager; Doug Melnick, Chief Sustainability Officer, Office of Sustainability]
City Manager's Report
 
41.
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: 03/29/2023  08:12 PM