Meeting
City of San Antonio

AGENDA
City Council A Session
Municipal Plaza Building
114 W. Commerce Street
San Antonio, Texas 78205
Thursday, February 13, 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/gpa/LanguageServices.  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 January 29, 2025 and January 30, 2025. 
POINT OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE
 
CONSENT AGENDA
 
Purchase of Services, Supplies and Equipment
 
4.
Ordinance approving a contract with T & W Tire, L.L.C., to provide tires and tire services for the Solid Waste Management, Aviation, Fire, and Building and Equipment Services Departments, beginning upon award through June 30, 2027, with two, one-year renewal options for an estimated cost of $3,000,000 annually, and an estimated total cost of $15,000,000, including renewals. Funding of $2,909,000 is from the Fleet Services Fund, $21,000 from the Airport Operating & Maintenance Fund; and $16,000 from the General 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]
City Code Amendments
 
5.
Ordinance amending Chapter 22 entitled “Parks and Recreation” to a) modify alcohol exemption locations at First Tee – Greater San Antonio located at Brackenridge Park and Mac Wylie Golf Center located at O.P. Schnabel Park; 2) allow vending at Woodlawn Lake Park; and 3) implement other code updates. [David W. McCary, Assistant City Manager; Homer Garcia III, Director, Parks and Recreation]
Boards, Commissions and Committee Appointments
 
6.
Approving the following board, commission, and committee appointments for the remainder of an unexpired term of office to expire May 31, 2025, or for the terms as shown below [Debbie Racca-Sittre, City Clerk]
A. Appointing Dr. Cody Miller (District 7) to the City of San Antonio Commission on Strengthening Family Well-Being
B. Appointing Melissa Villanueva (District 7) to the Affirmative Action Advisory Committee
7.
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 Dr. Adelita Cantu (District 7)
B. Appointing Miriam Juckett (District 9)
C. Appointing Liza Myer (District 10)
Miscellaneous
 
8.
Ordinance approving contracts for spay/neuter veterinary services with Dr. Kristine Hawkins, DVM, in an amount not to exceed $114,000; Dragonfly Veterinary Services, PLLC, in an amount not to exceed $114,000; Dr. Mangala Krishnappa, DVM, in an amount not to exceed $76,000; Dr. Kristin Hossalla, DVM, in an amount not to exceed $38,000; Dr. Connie Schmitt, DVM in an amount not to exceed $38,000; and Dr. Elizabeth Harrison, DVM, in an amount not to exceed $9,500, for a total amount not to exceed $389,500 for terms to begin upon execution through September 30, 2025. Funding is from the General Fund. [David W. McCary, Assistant City Manager; Jonathon Gary, Director, Animal Care Services]
9.
Ordinance rescheduling certain City Council meetings in March 2025. [Debbie Racca-Sittre, City Clerk]
10.
Ordinance amending the On-Call Residential Housing Inspections Agreement between the City of San Antonio and BBG, Inc. to extend the contract for six months through June 30, 2025, and increasing the contract amount by $166,561.25 for a total contract value not to exceed $1,116,561.25 for Home Rehabilitation Programs. Funding is from the General Fund and the Community Development Block Grant. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood and Housing Services Department]
11.
Resolution of Support for 6802 Marbach Lofts, Ltd.’s application for 2025 Competitive 9% Housing Tax Credits from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for the construction of 6802 Marbach Lofts, a 78 unit affordable housing development, located at 6832 Marbach Road. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood and Housing Services]
12.
Resolution of Support for TX Culebra Apartments, LP’s application for 2025 Competitive 9% Housing Tax Credits from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for the construction of Culebra Apartments, an 84-unit affordable housing development, located at Culebra Road & Grissom Road. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood and Housing Services]
13.
Resolution of Support for Encino Rio Lofts, LLC application for 2025 Competitive 9% Housing Tax Credits from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for the construction of Encino Rio Lofts, a 78 unit affordable housing development, located at SEC of N US Hwy 281 & Encino Rio. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood and Housing Services]
14.
Resolution of Support for TX Medina 2025, Ltd.’s application for 2025 Competitive 9% Housing Tax Credits from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for the construction of Heritage Estates at Medina, an 86 unit affordable housing development, located at SWC 1-410 & Medina Base Rd. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood and Housing Services]
15.
Resolution of Support for Tezel Road Apartments, Ltd.’s application for 2025 Competitive 9% Housing Tax Credits from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for the construction of Tezel Road Apartments, a 78 unit affordable housing development, located at 6054 Tezel Road. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood and Housing Services]
16.
Resolution of Support for Judy at VIDA, LP’s application for 2025 Competitive 9% Housing Tax Credits from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for the construction of The Judy at VIDA, a 90 unit affordable housing development, located at SW Corner of Zarzamora St & Mitra Way and acknowledgment that more than 20% of the total housing in the Census Tract is supported by HTC. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood and Housing Services]
17.
Resolution of Support for The Legacy at Lackland, LP’s application for 2025 Competitive 9% Housing Tax Credits from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for the construction of The Legacy at Lackland, a 78 unit affordable housing development, located at South of SW Loop 410 & Medina Base Road. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood and Housing Services]
18.
Resolution of Support for PHCS Village at Ellison, LP’s application for 2025 Competitive 9% Housing Tax Credits from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for the construction of Village at Ellison, a 78 unit affordable housing development, located at S. Ellison Drive south of Marbach Road. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood and Housing Services]
19.
Resolution of Support for PHCS Village at Pearsall, LP’s application for 2025 Competitive 9% Housing Tax Credits from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for the construction of Village at Pearsall, a 78 unit affordable housing development, located on Old Pearsall Road and allowing the construction of the development to be located within one linear mile or less from another development. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood and Housing Services]
20.
Resolution of Support for PHCS Village at Sun Valley, LP application for 2025 Competitive 9% Housing Tax Credits from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for the construction of Village at Sun Valley, a 78 unit affordable housing development, located at Medina Base Road and Ray Ellison Boulevard. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood and Housing Services]
21.
Resolution of Support for PHCS Village at the Oaks, LP’s application for 2025 Competitive 9% Housing Tax Credits from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for the construction of Village at the Oaks, a 78 unit affordable housing development, located at 4611 Thousand Oaks Drive. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood and Housing Services]
22.
Resolution of Support for Vista at Sky Harbor, LP’s application for 2025 Competitive 9% Housing Tax Credits from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for the construction of Vista at Sky Harbor, a 78 unit affordable housing development, located SW of Old Pearsall Road and Old Sky Harbor Drive. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood and Housing Services]
23.
Resolution of Support for Vista at Sunrise, LP’s application for 2025 Competitive 9% Housing Tax Credits from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for the construction of Vista at Sunrise, a 78 unit affordable housing development, located SE of Summer Fest Drive and Sunrise Cove Drive. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood and Housing Services]
24.
Resolution of Support for Vista Palms, LP’s application for 2025 Competitive 9% Housing Tax Credits from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for the construction of Vista Palms, a 78 unit affordable housing development, located SE of Old Pearsall Road and Five Palms Drive and allowing the construction of the development to be located within one linear mile or less from another development. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood and Housing Services]
25.
Resolution of Support for NHH Roosevelt, LLC’s application for 2025 Competitive 9% Housing Tax Credits from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for the construction of New Hope Housing Roosevelt, an 85 unit affordable housing development, located at 3331 Roosevelt Avenue. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood and Housing Services]
26.
Resolution of Support for NHH Tezel, LLC’s application for 2025 Competitive 9% Housing Tax Credits from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for the construction of New Hope Housing Tezel, a 78 unit affordable housing development, located at 8185 Old Tezel Road. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood and Housing Services]
27.
Ordinance approving a contract with Ruiz Protective Services, Inc. to provide secondary pre-employment polygraph examination services for the San Antonio Police Department for an estimated cost of $70,127 annually and an estimated total cost of $350,634 over the contract term. The term is for three years with two, one-year renewal options. Funding is from the FY2025 General Fund. Funding for subsequent years is contingent upon City Council approval of the annual budget. [María Villagómez, Deputy City Manager; William McManus, Police Chief, Police Department]
28.
Ordinance approving a professional service agreement with San Antonio Rising Stars, Inc. for a total amount up to $250,000 to support the San Antonio Police Department’s Community Crime Prevention Program. The term is for one-year to begin upon execution, with a one-year renewal option. Funding is from the Confiscated Property Fund. [Maria Villagomez, Deputy City Manager; William McManus, Police Chief, Police Department]
City Manager's Report
 
29.
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: 02/06/2025  12:52 PM