Meeting
City of San Antonio

AGENDA
City Council A Session
Municipal Plaza Building
114 W. Commerce Street
San Antonio, Texas 78205
Thursday, May 2, 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
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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 3, 2024, April 4, 2024, April 10, 2024, April 11, 2024, April 17, 2024, and April 18, 2024.
4.
Councilmember Courage will be sworn in as Mayor Pro Tem for the period of May 2, 2024, through August 7, 2024.
POINT OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE
 
ACTION ITEMS FOR STAFF BRIEFING
5.
Ordinance amending the City of San Antonio Ethics and Municipal Campaign Finance Codes. [Kevin W. Barthold, City Auditor]
CONSENT AGENDA
 
Purchase of Services, Supplies and Equipment
 
6.
Ordinance approving contracts with Ancira Motor Company and Donalson CDJR, LLC, to provide six replacement first responder trucks for the San Antonio Fire Department for a total cost of $627,126.46. Funding is from the FY 2024 Equipment Renewal and Replacement Fund Adopted Budget. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
7.
Ordinance approving a contract with Cantu Contracting, Inc., for acreage shredding services for the San Antonio Fire Department for an estimated cost of $61,920 annually and an estimated total cost of $309,600 over the contract term. The initial term will begin upon award and end December 31, 2026, with two, additional one-year renewal options. Funding is from the General Fund. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
8.
WITHDRAWN: Ordinance approving a contract with Digital Display Solutions, Inc., to provide the San Antonio Fire Department with audio-visual components upgrades that display and share critical information in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) for an estimated total cost of $209,218.84. Funding is from the 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative Area grant. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
9.
Ordinance approving a contract with Jimenez Motorsports, LLC, to provide the San Antonio Police Department with seven replacement motorcycles for a total cost of $220,150. Funding is from the FY 2024 Equipment Renewal and Replacement Fund Adopted Budget. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer]
10.
Ordinance approving a contract with Silsbee Ford, Inc., to provide the San Antonio Police Department with one replacement prisoner transport van for a total cost of $78,621.29. Funding is from the FY 2024 Equipment Renewal and Replacement Fund Adopted Budget. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
11.
Ordinance approving a contract with SizeUp, Inc., to provide licensing for SizeUp local business intelligence software for the Economic Development Department for a total cost of $70,500 over a three-year contract term. Funding is from the General Fund. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
12.
Ordinance approving contracts with Texas Packer + Loader Sales, Inc., and Cyclone Technology LLC to provide a compact sweeper, a surface cleaner and compact all terrain vacuums for a total cost of $582,162. Funding is from the Storm Water Operating Fund and Airport Operating and Maintenance Fund. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
Capital Improvements
 
13.
Ordinance approving a task order to a Job Order Contract with Belt Built, LLC in the amount of $2,421,582.44 for the construction of improvements for Texana Resource Center located within the Central Library; and the acceptance and appropriation of donations from the San Antonio Public Library Foundation in an amount of $200,000 to the Texana Resource Center project. Funding is from 2017 and 2022 General Obligation Bond 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 Keeley Construction Group, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $425,039.14 of which $45,692.16 will be reimbursed by San Antonio Water System for necessary adjustments to their existing infrastructure related to the construction of Drainage Improvements (Fox Head Drainage Improvement) project. Funding is from Certificates of Obligation included in the FY 2024 – FY 2029 Capital Improvement Program. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
15.
Ordinance accepting the lowest responsive bid and awarding a construction contract to Keeley Construction Group, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $1,726,447.94, of which, $31,380.28 will be reimbursed by SAWS and $14,023.28 will be reimbursed by CPS Energy for necessary adjustments to their existing infrastructure related to the construction of Wurzbach Corridor Sidewalks Project. Funding is from the 2017 General Obligation Bond and Certificates of Obligation included in the FY 2024 – FY 2029 Capital Improvement Program. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
16.
Ordinance approving the execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Roadway Asset Services, LLC in the total amount not to exceed $1,499,808 for the 2024 Sidewalk Condition Assessment, for a one-year term, with up to two additional one-year extensions at the City's discretion. Funding of $499,985 for the first-year term is from Advanced Transportation District funds included in the City's FY 2024 Adopted Budget, and the remaining funding for subsequent year terms will be contingent upon approval of the Adopted Budget. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
17.
Ordinance amending the contract with Texas Sterling Construction Co. in the increased amount of $645,428.66 for a revised construction contract value of $ $8,091,522.44 related to utility conflicts for the South Foster Road Phase II project, and authorizing the acceptance of $645,428.66 from San Antonio Water System. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works Department]
18.
Ordinance approving a one-time capital improvement expenditure in the amount not to exceed $5,384,027.96, payable to Elecnor Belco Electric, Inc., for the construction of the Zarzamora Pedestrian Improvements project funded by TxDOT, VIA Metropolitan Transit contributions, SAWS reimbursement, Tree Preservation, and previously authorized General Obligation Bonds; and approving the execution of an Interlocal Agreement with VIA Metropolitan Transit to accept $500,000 from VIA Metropolitan Transit, and authorizing the appropriation of these funds to the Zarzamora Pedestrian Improvements Project. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
Acquisition, Sale or Lease of Real Property
 
19.
Ordinance approving Amendment No. 1 to the Amended and Restated Ground Lease and Management Agreement with the Texas General Land Office to facilitate the implementation of the Alamo Plan by conveyance of property to the State of Texas, extending the lease premises and authorizing the negotiation and execution of all necessary documents. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Shanon Shea Miller, Director, Office of Historic Preservation]
Grant Applications and Awards
 
20.
Ordinance approving an application and the acceptance of funds upon award of up to $2,088,000 annually, from the Alamo Area Council of Governments for an older adult nutrition grant for the period October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2026; a total annual budget of $3,288,000, to include an annual cash match of $1,200,000; and authorizing staff positions. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Melody Woosley, Director, Human Services].
21.
Ordinance accepting and appropriating funds from Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Council for Trauma in an amount up to $409,644 for the San Antonio Police Department Mental Health Unit Program for Intensive Care Coordination. [María Villagómez, Deputy City Manager; William McManus, Police Chief]
22.
Ordinance authorizing the submission of the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area grant application and acceptance of funds upon award in an amount up to $2,181,533.00 from the Office of National Drug Control Policy for the period of January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2025; authorizing the acceptance of additional grant funds up to 20% of the grant; and authorizing a budget and personnel complement of 16 positions. [Maria Villagomez, Deputy City Manager; William McManus, Police Chief]
23.
Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of grant funds in an amount not to exceed $196,084.00 from the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, for the DNA Testing Grant Program for sexual assault kits/evidence for January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024. [Maria Villagómez, Deputy City Manager; William P. McManus, Chief of Police]
Boards, Commissions and Committee Appointments
 
24.
Approving the following At-Large Appointees to the Planning Commission for the remainder of an unexpired term ending October 6, 2025. [Debbie Racca-Sittre, City Clerk]
A. Appointing Dustin Sanders Ouellette
B. Reappointing Michael Garcia, Bryan Lopez, and Anamari “Camis” Milam
25.
Approving the following board, commission, and committee appointments for the remainder of an unexpired term of office to expire May 31, 2025 [Debbie Racca-Sittre, City Clerk]
A. Appointing Francisco Tavira (District 5) to the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee
B. Appointing Washington Navarro (District 8) to the LGBTQ+ Advisory Board
C. Appointing Sasha Begum (District 8) to the Mayor’s Commission on the Status of Women
D. Appointing Gabriel “Gabe” Farias (District 1) to the Port Authority of San Antonio
E. Appointing Jennifer Ramos (District 3) to the Storm Water Management Advisory Board
26.
Approving the following board, commission, and committee appointments for the remainder of an unexpired term of office to expire May 31, 2025 [Debbie Racca-Sittre, City Clerk]
A. Appointing Rachel Brehm (Mayoral) to the Office of Urban Redevelopment (OUR-SA)
B. Appointing Kellie Alcozer (District 3) to the Parks and Recreation Board
C. Appointing Mark Cason (District 3) to the Veterans Advisory Commission
Miscellaneous
 
27.
Ordinance amending the FY 2024 Annual Operating and Capital Budget based on actual revenues and expenditures for the first six months of FY 2024 (October 2023 to March 2024) and projections for the remaining six months of FY 2024 (April 2024 to September 2024) in the General Fund and Restricted Funds. [María Villagómez, Deputy City Manager; Justina Tate, Director, Management and Budget]
28.
Ordinance amending the Rescue Partner Incentive Program contract with Spay Neuter Inject Protect San Antonio (SNIPSA) to increase funding from $50,000 to $90,000, and increasing the number of rescues from 250 to 450 animals from Animal Care Services. Funding is from the General Fund FY 2024 Adopted Budget. [David W. McCary, Assistant City Manager; Shannon Sims, Director, Animal Care Services]
29.
Ordinance approving the settlement of a personal injury lawsuit styled Alexander Lance v Rodolfo Contero, et. al., Cause No. SA-21-CV-837-JKP in the United States District Court, Western District of Texas, San Antonio Division, for the total amount of $118,800. [Andy Segovia, City Attorney]
30.
Resolution supporting and approving the submission of an application to the Federal Aviation Administration for a Passenger Facility Charge Application to 1) allow the use of Passenger Facility Charges funds for the Terminal A Ground Load Facility project at San Antonio International Airport and 2) continue the collection of Passenger Facility Charges beginning in March 2029. [Jeff Coyle, Assistant City Manager; Jesus Saenz, Director, Aviation]
31.
Ordinance authorizing exercising an option to renew the contract with Sales Tax Assurance LLC, dba HdL Companies, for sales and use tax audit services for the City, extending the term of the contract to June 30, 2025. HdL Companies will continue retain 22.5% of any recoveries for a period of two years. Funding is from the General Fund. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer]
32.
Ordinance approving an amendment to the eligibility requirements for CPS Energy’s Affordability Discount Program, for a period of two years, by increasing the income threshold for eligibility from 125% to 150% of the federal poverty level. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer]
33.
Ordinance authorizing the creation of and subsequent issuance of obligations from time to time under CPS Energy’s Extendible Municipal Commercial Paper Program in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $150,000,000 of all extendible municipal commercial paper notes outstanding, and the execution of one or more dealer agreements and other documentation in connection with the effectuation of CPS Energy’s Extendible Municipal Commercial Paper Program. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer]
34.
Resolution authorizing the replacement of one or more paying agent/registrars for the outstanding debt obligations of the City of San Antonio, Texas, acting by and through the City Public Service Board of San Antonio, Texas. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer]
35.
An Ordinance authorizing the issuance of new money and refunding bonds, and the tender of outstanding obligations for purchase and the issuance of obligations, designated as City of San Antonio, Texas Electric and Gas Systems Revenue and Refunding Bonds, in one or more series and in an aggregate amount not to exceed $3,092,200,000. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer]
36.
Ordinance extending line-of-duty injury leave for San Antonio Fire Engineer Nicholas Villarreal. [Maria Villagomez, Deputy City Manager; Christopher M. Monestier, Interim Fire Chief]
37.
Ordinance authorizing an interlocal agreement with Texas A&M University-San Antonio to enroll City of San Antonio Head Start employees for graduate-level coursework from February 1, 2024 through January 31, 2029 in a total amount not to exceed $200,000, at up to $40,000 annually, contingent on the continued award of the Head Start grant. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Melody Woosley, Director, Human Services]
38.
Ordinance authorizing a contract with Charter Communications Operating, LLC for the provision of fiber internet access service for the San Antonio Public Library at an estimated annual cost of $10,800 and a total estimated contract value of $54,000 for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2027, with two, one-year renewal options. Funding of $2,700 is included in the FY 2024 Information Technology Services Department Adopted Budget. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Craig Hopkins, Chief Information Officer]
39.
Ordinance approving a Chapter 380 Funding Agreement in the amount of $310,000 between the City of San Antonio, the Houston Street Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) Board of Directors, and the Alameda Theater Conservancy for stucco repairs to the exterior of the Alameda Theater building located at 318 W. Houston Street. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood and Housing Services]
40.
Ordinance approving a Funding Agreement between the City of San Antonio and the Houston Street Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) Board of Directors in the amount of $250,000 for lighting and decor on Houston Street in support of Holidays on Houston Street and other events. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood and Housing Services]
41.
Ordinance approving a Funding Agreement with the City of San Antonio, Houston Street Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) Board of Directors, and Centro San Antonio for an amount not to exceed $200,000 in FY 2025 and $200,000 in FY 2026 for activation initiatives in downtown San Antonio. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood and Housing Services]
42.
Ordinance authorizing the execution of agreements with Waste Connections – Post Oak Clean Green, Waste Management of Texas, Inc., and BFI Waste Systems of North America, LLC., dba Tessman Road Landfill, for municipal solid waste disposal services for the City of San Antonio for a ten-year term beginning on October 1, 2025 and ending September 30, 2035, with options to renew for two, five-year terms. The total estimated annual cost for the first year is $13.3 million. The estimated cost for the first ten years of these contracts is $133 million. Funding is from the Solid Waste Operating and Maintenance Fund, subject to City Council approval of the annual budget. [David W. McCary, Assistant City Manager, David Newman, Director, Solid Waste Management Department]
City Manager's Report
 
43.
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: 04/25/2024   03:42 PM