Meeting
City of San Antonio

AGENDA
City Council A Session
Municipal Plaza Building
114 W. Commerce Street
San Antonio, Texas 78205
Thursday, January 30, 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.
 
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PROCEDURAL
 
1.
Invocation
2.
Pledge of Allegiance
3.
Approval of minutes for the City Council meetings of January 15, 2025 and January 16, 2025. 
POINT OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE
 
ITEM FOR STAFF BRIEFING
4.
Briefing on the 89th State Legislative Session. [Jeff Coyle, Assistant City Manager; Sally Basurto, Director, Government Affairs]
ACTION ITEM FOR STAFF BRIEFING
5.
Ordinance adopting the Bike Network Plan (BNP), a component of the City of San Antonio’s Master Plan. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Catherine Hernandez, Director, Transportation Department]
CONSENT AGENDA
 
Purchase of Services, Supplies and Equipment
 
6.
Ordinance approving a contract with One Stop Services, Inc., to provide labor, material, and equipment for the replacement of existing carpet tiles in the Hall of Fame Club located at the Alamodome for a total cost of $67,250 for the Convention and Sports Facilities Department. Funding is from the Alamodome Improvement & Contingency Fund. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
7.
Ordinance ratifying payment in the amount of $1,807,162 and approval of the Fourth Amendment to the Maintenance and Software Support Agreement with CentralSquare Technologies, LLC, for continued annual computer aided dispatch services for up to five years beginning November 1, 2024, and ending October 31, 2029, for an additional cost of $11,008,255. The first-year cost in the amount of $1,916,842 is funded from the Information Technology Services Fund FY 2025 Adopted Budget and Tax Notes. Funding for subsequent years is contingent upon City Council approval. [Ben Gorzell Jr.; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
8.
Ordinance ratifying Amendments Nos. 3 and 4 and payment of $266,667, and approving Amendment No. 5 to the contract with Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI) for geographic information system (GIS) services to extend the contract for the period beginning October 19, 2024, and ending October 18, 2027, for a total cost of $2,400,000. Funding of  $800,000 for the first year is from the Information Technology Services Fund FY 2025 Adopted Budget. Funding for subsequent years is contingent upon City Council approval of annual budget. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
9.
Ordinance ratifying payment to Asset Management Technologies, LLC, in the amount of $71,937.60 for continued services for the NetFacilities Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) Software for the Aviation Department from December 1, 2023, through November 30, 2025, funded through the Airport Operations and Maintenance Fund FY 2024 and FY 2025 Adopted Budget; and approving a new contract with Aerosimple, LLC, to provide, implement and maintain a Web-Based Enterprise Asset Management System (EAMS)/Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), effective upon award and continuing for five years from the go-live date, with two optional one-year renewal periods, for an estimated total cost of $1.879 million. The estimated first-year cost of $335,000 is funded through interim financing and the Airport Operating and Maintenance Fund FY 2025 Adopted 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]
10.
Ordinance approving a contract with Siddons Martin Emergency Group, LLC, for two replacement water tanker trucks for the San Antonio Fire Department for a total cost of $1,149,304. Funding is from the Equipment Renewal and Replacement Fund FY 2025 Adopted Budget. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
11.
Ordinance approving a contract with International Armored Group US, Inc. for one replacement Armored Tactical Vehicle for the San Antonio Police Department for a total cost of $357,350. Funding is from the FY 2023 Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) Grant. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
12.
Ordinance approving a contract with San Antonio Southwest Trailers, Ltd. for eight trailers for the San Antonio Fire, Parks & Recreation, and Public Works Departments for a total cost of $218,310. Funding is from the General Fund, Stormwater Operating Fund, Equipment Renewal and Replacement Fund and American Rescue Plan Act. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
13.
Ordinance approving a contract with Pictometry International Corp., dba EagleView, to provide aerial imagery services for an estimated total cost of $1,060,800. Term is for three years with two additional one-year renewal options. Funding of $204,000.00 for the first year, is from the Information Technology Services Fund FY 2025 Adopted Budget. Funding for subsequent years is contingent upon City Council approval of annual budget. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
14.
Ordinance approving the following contracts establishing unit prices for goods and services for an estimated cost of $427,000 annually, included in the Department of Human Services FY 2025 Adopted Budget: (A) UTJ Holdco Inc., dba Teaching Strategies, LLC, for ReadyRosie subscription; and (B) MJ Management Services LLC for Senior Stat software and equipment. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
Capital Improvements
 
15.
Ordinance approving a Task Order contract with TCL Construction Enterprises, LLC for concrete work for projects, maintenance, and repair in San Antonio parks and greenway trails for a total contract amount of up to $7,500,369 for a term of three years. Funding is from the annual Adopted Budget approved by City Council. [David W. McCary, Assistant City Manager; Homer Garcia III, Director, Parks and Recreation] 
16.
Ordinance approving the following contract amendments: (1) design contract amendments in the increased total amount not to exceed $507,020 for a total design contract of $5,264,218.65 with Moore Iacofano Goltsman, Inc. (MIG, Inc.); (2) amendment to a utility construction contract with Sundt Construction, Inc. in the increased amount not to exceed $116,937; and (3) amendment in the increased amount of $3 million to the construction contract with Sundt Construction, Inc. for construction changes, for a total construction contract of $42,530,795.65, of which $116,937 will be reimbursed by City Public Service Energy (CPS) for related field design and construction changes as part of the South Alamo Street (Market Street to East Cesar Chavez) project. Funding for these amendments is from the 2017 General Obligation Bond, Certificates of Obligation, and Hemisfair Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone funds. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
17.
Ordinance approving the 2024 All Purpose Task Order Contract Package 1 with E-Z Bel Construction, LLC in an amount not to exceed $5,918,896.25, of which $486,538 will be reimbursed by San Antonio Water System and $2,000 will be reimbursed by CPS for necessary adjustments to its existing infrastructure. Funding is from the General Fund, Advanced Transportation District (ATD) Fund, and the 2022 General Obligation Bond Program. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
18.
Ordinance approving the 2025 Street Rehabilitation Task Order Contract Package 6 with H. L. Zumwalt Construction, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $9,838,423.70, of which $293,000 will be reimbursed by San Antonio Water System and $3,950 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, Interim Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
19.
Ordinance approving the 2025 Street Rehabilitation Task Order Contract Package 7 with J&P Paving Co., Inc. in an amount not to exceed $9,327,401.70, of which $113,858 will be reimbursed by San Antonio Water System and $9,375 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, Interim Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
20.
Ordinance approving the 2025 Street Rehabilitation Task Order Contract Package 9 with J&P Paving Co., Inc. in an amount not to exceed $9,079,315.70, of which $113,858 will be reimbursed by San Antonio Water System and $9,375 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, Interim Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
21.
Ordinance approving the 2025 Pavement Preservation Package 4 – Slurry Task Order Contract with Clark Construction of Texas, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $2,183,485. Funding is from the General Fund and the Advanced Transportation District Fund. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
22.
Ordinance approving the 2025 Wheelchair Ramp Installation Task Order Contract Package 1 with F.D. Concrete, LLC in an amount not to exceed $743,777 of which $14,032 will be reimbursed by San Antonio Water System and $1,500 from CPS Energy for necessary adjustments to their existing infrastructure. Funding of $500,000 is from the FY 2025 General Fund, Advanced Transportation District Fund, 2022 General Obligation Bond Program, and debt proceeds. Additional funding is contingent upon City Council approval of the FY 2026 Adopted Budget. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
23.
Ordinance approving the FY 2025 Wheelchair Ramp Installation and Pavement Striping Task Order Contract Package 2 with Rucoba & Maya Construction, in an amount not to exceed $1,083,530.50 of which $12,000 will be reimbursed by San Antonio Water System and $8,400 from CPS Energy for necessary adjustments to their existing infrastructure. Funding is from the General Fund, Advanced Transportation District Fund, 2022 General Obligation Bond Program, and debt proceeds. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
24.
Ordinance approving a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of San Antonio and San Antonio Water System for coordination and management of bond program projects. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
Acquisition, Sale or Lease of Real Property
 
25.
Ordinance approving a lease assignment of Memories of Mexico, located in El Mercado, to Ernesto Rodriguez doing business as Amorcito Mio for an assignment fee of $3,000 and an increase in FY 2025 lease revenue of $2,884.64 to be deposited into the Market Square Fund. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; John Jacks, Director, Center City Development and Operations]
26.
Ordinance approving a River Walk Lease Agreement with Tiendas del Rio and the City of San Antonio, for the continued use of approximately 1,173 square feet of retail space located at 802 E. River Walk, for a five-year term. Revenue of $525,834.53 will be deposited into the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Fund. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; John Jacks, Director, Center City Development and Operations Department]
27.
Ordinance amending the agreement with Omni La Mansion del Rio, Inc. for parking spaces in the Houston Street Garage to adjust the lease rates and the number of parking spaces. Revenue will be deposited into the Parking Operating and Maintenance Fund. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; John Jacks, Director, Center City Development and Operations]
Street Closures and Traffic Control Procedures
 
28.
Ordinance approving the closure, vacation and abandonment of a 0.3737-acre (16,278 square feet) improved portion of East Russell Place Public Right-of-Way between New City Blocks 2870 and 3099 in Council District 1, as requested by 2734 N. St. Marys, LLC, for a fee of $300,100.00, which will be deposited into the General Fund. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
Grant Applications and Awards
 
29.
Ordinance approving the following: 1) the acceptance of funds upon award in an amount up to $14,347,660 from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) for the City of San Antonio Metropolitan Health District (Metro Health) for the period of January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026; 2) additions to Metro Health staff; 3) the execution of a Memoranda of Agreement with DSHS to implement these grant-funded projects; 4) an agreement with the DSHA related to a wastewater monitoring program; and 5) an agreement with the Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Council (STRAC) in an amount up to $7,500 for a term beginning January 1, 2025 through June 30, 2025, with the option to renew for four, one-year terms, for a total amount up to $37,500, inclusive of renewals. Funding is from the FY 2025 DSHS Public Health Emergency Preparedness Bioterrorism Preparedness grant. Funding for future years is contingent on the availability of grant funding. [Erik Walsh, City Manager; Claude A. Jacob, Director, Health]
30.
Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of funds upon award in a cumulative total amount up to $562,105 for two grants from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) related to the Public Center for Environmental Health’s local air monitoring efforts for a period beginning June 1, 2025, through August 31, 2026, and authorizing a budget and staff positions. [Erik Walsh, City Manager; Claude A. Jacob, Director, Health]
31.
Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of grant funds in the amount of $180,000 from Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, for the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program for November 1, 2024, to October 31, 2025. This grant requires a $50,000 cash match, funded from Tax Notes. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Craig Hopkins, Chief Information Officer]
City Code Amendments
 
32.
Ordinance amending Chapter 10 of the City Code of San Antonio, Texas, entitled “Building-Related Codes of the City of San Antonio” and Chapter 11 of the City Code of San Antonio, Texas, entitled “Fire Prevention” by revising administrative procedures, adopting the 2024 editions of the International Code Council (ICC), Inc., Building-Related Codes, the 2023 National Electrical Code, the 2024 edition of the International Fire Code and appendices, and their respective local amendments, applying administrative clarification, providing for penalties, publication and an effective date. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Michael Shannon, Director, Development Services.]
33.
Ordinance amending Chapter 6 of the City Code of San Antonio, Texas, entitled “Buildings”, by adopting the proposed 2024 San Antonio Property Maintenance Code (SAPMC) based on the 2024 International Code Council (ICC) International Property Maintenance Code (IPMC). [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Michael Shannon, Director, Development Services]
Boards, Commissions and Committee Appointments
 
34.
Approving the appointment of Casey Whittington (District 10) to the Ethics Review Board for the remainder of a term of office to expire on April 25, 2025. [Debbie Racca-Sittre, City Clerk]
35.
Approving the following board appointments to the SA Climate Ready Advisory Committee for the remainder of an unexpired term of office to expire May 31, 2025 [Debbie Racca-Sittre, City Clerk]
A. Appointing Lindsay Ratcliffe (District 1)
B. Appointing Debra Ponce (District 4)
C. Appointing Brian Regnier (District 8)
Miscellaneous
 
36.
Ordinance approving the settlement of a state lawsuit styled Graciela Elizabeth Sarabia Robles v. City of San Antonio, in the 131st Judicial District Court, Bexar County, Texas, Cause No. 2023CI02459 for the amount of $215,000. Funding is from the Self Insured Liability Fund. [Andy Segovia, City Attorney]
37.
Ordinance approving a Sister City Agreement with Queretaro, México. [Alejandra Lopez, Assistant City Manager; Brenda Hicks-Sorensen, Director, Economic Development]
38.
Ordinance approving a Sister City Agreement with the Island of Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain. [Alejandra Lopez, Assistant City Manager; Brenda Hicks-Sorensen, Director, Economic Development]
39.
Resolution authorizing the reimbursement of up to $6,000,000 previously expended by the City for Fire, Solid Waste, and Police equipment from the proceeds of a 2025 Master Tax-Exempt Lease Purchase Agreement. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer].
40.
Ordinance authorizing the City Manager or designee to approve and execute contracts for fleet acquisitions funded in the Annual Budget, in amounts less than $1 million for architecture & engineering, construction, and professional and other services, and in amounts less than $2.5 million for goods and supplies, as permitted by law. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
41.
Ordinance amending the City's State Legislative Program to include support for the Fire and Police Retiree Healthcare Fund's 2025 legislative proposal. [Jeff Coyle, Assistant City Manager; Sally Basurto, Director, Government Affairs]
42.
Ordinance approving an agreement with The Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute for Texas for the San Antonio Mobile Mental Wellness Collaborative in an amount up to $565,190 for the term beginning October 1, 2024 and ending September 30, 2025. Funding is from the General Fund FY 2025 Adopted Budget. [Erik Walsh, City Manager; Claude A Jacob, Director, Health]
43.
Ordinance approving Bexar County’s request to provide a 10-year 40% tax abatement for the real and personal property taxes for Isleta LLC at 102 E. Josephine Street and Quincy Residential, LLC at 1200 E. Elmira Street Projects located within the boundaries of the Midtown Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Number 31. City Council approval is required under State law and the County tax abatement is provided through an agreement between Bexar County and Oxbow Real Estate, LLC. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood and Housing Services Department]
44.
Ordinance approving a Funding Agreement with Urban Canopy in the amount of $250,000 for the Community Tree Maintenance Program for a term ending September 30, 2025. Funding is from the FY 2025 General Fund Adopted Budget. [David W. McCary, Assistant City Manager; Homer Garcia III, Director, Parks & Recreation]
45.
Ordinance approving the naming of the new destination park located adjacent to 5800 Historic Old Highway 90 as “Luis Gomez Park.” [David W. McCary, Assistant City Manager; Homer Garcia III, Director, Parks & Recreation]
46.
Ordinance approving a professional services agreement with Astelle, LLC dba Work5hop for consultant services related to the development of the Northeast Corridor (NEC) Revitalization Plan Update, for a term beginning on February 1, 2025 through January 31, 2028, with two additional one-year renewal options, for a total cost of $200,000, inclusive of renewals. Funding is from the General Fund. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Bridgett White, Director, Planning Department]
47.
Resolution granting the City of San Antonio’s consent to the creation by Bexar County of a Public Improvement District (PID) to be named the Espino Special Improvement District, generally located southeast of the intersection of W US Highway 90 and Masterson Road, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of San Antonio. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Bridgett White, Director, Planning].
48.
Ordinance approving a Development Agreement between the City of San Antonio and, Masterson 90 Investors, LP, the Landowner of approximately 241.815 acres of land generally located southeast of the intersection of W US Highway 90 and Masterson Road, in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of the City of San Antonio. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Bridgett White, Director, Planning]
49.
Ordinance amending the declaration of trust of the San Antonio Housing Trust (“Trust”) to designate a community trustee position for the president of the San Antonio Independent School District (“SAISD”) Board of Trustees, or their designee; designating a Community Director position on the San Antonio Housing Trust Foundation (“Foundation”) for the president of SAISD or their designee; appointing Christina Martinez to the Board of Trustees of the Trust and to the Board of Directors of the Foundation to serve in the SAISD Community Board Positions for a term beginning June 1, 2025 through May 30, 2028; directing staff and the boards of the Trust and Foundation to amend the governing documents of the respective entities and to take all necessary actions to carry out the purpose and intent of this ordinance. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood and Housing Services Department]
For Item 50, the City Council of the City of San Antonio convenes and acts as the Board of Directors of the City of San Antonio, Texas Education Facilities Corporation:
50.
A Resolution of the City of San Antonio, Texas Education Facilities Corporation authorizing the issuance of up to $55,000,000 in principal amount of City of San Antonio, Texas Education Facilities Corporation Higher Education Revenue Bonds (University of the Incarnate Word Project); authorizing the execution of a Loan Agreement, an Indenture of Trust, a Bond Purchase Contract and other related documents in connection therewith; authorizing the preparation and distribution of an official statement; and approving other matters in connection therewith. [Ben Gorzell, Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer].
At this time, the City Council of the City of San Antonio will adjourn and the City Council of San Antonio will reconvene to continue the meeting.
City Manager's Report
 
51.
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.
Legal advice related to employment law, anti-harassment and campaign ethics policies pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (consultation with attorney). 
B.
Economic development negotiations pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.087 (economic development).
C.
The purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.072 (real property).
D.
Legal issues related to litigation involving the City pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (consultation with attorney).
E.
Legal issues related to emergency preparedness pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.071 (consultation with attorney).
F.
Legal issues related to collective bargaining pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.071 (consultation with attorney). 
G.
Deliberate the 2024 evaluation for the City Clerk and Presiding Municipal Judge and any related legal issues pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 (personnel matters) and 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: 01/22/2025  07:31 PM