Meeting
City of San Antonio

AGENDA
City Council A Session
Municipal Plaza Building
114 W. Commerce Street
San Antonio, Texas 78205
Thursday, February 20, 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
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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 February 5, 2025 and February 6, 2025. 
POINT OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE
 
CONSENT AGENDA
 
Purchase of Services, Supplies and Equipment
 
4.
Ordinance approving a contract with EXP Systems, LLC, to provide a Risk Management Information System software platform for a total amount of $634,000 for a three-year term, with two additional, one-year renewal options. Funding of $154,000 for implementation and first year software subscription cost in the amount of $96,000 is from 2022 tax notes. 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 ratifying payment to Clean Harbors Environmental Services, Inc., for the Solid Waste Management Department for emergency response clean up and waste disposal services for a total cost of $125,495.57. Funding is from the Solid Waste Management Operating and Maintenance Fund. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
6.
Ordinance ratifying an amendment to the contract with Honeywell Building Solutions for maintenance of the Enterprise Building Integrator (EBI) System for the Convention & Sports Facilities Department. The amendment a) extends the contract by eight months from February 1, 2025, through September 30, 2025, b) sets the cost of the eight month extension at $1,195,043.52, and c) provides for an additional one-year renewal option through September 30, 2026, in the estimated amount of $2,129,567.55, for an estimated total cost of $3,324,611.07 for the entire amendment. Funding is from the Community and Visitor Facilities Fund. Funding for subsequent year is contingent upon City Council approval of the annual budget.  [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
7.
Ordinance approving a contract with Safeway Supply, Inc., to provide 150 assorted trash receptacles, 100 trash container dollies, and 40 tilt trucks for the Alamodome for a total cost of $82,301.20 for the Convention and Sports Facilities Department. Funding is from the FY 2025 Capital Improvement Plan and available through Certificates of Obligation. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
8.
Ordinance approving the following contract and amendment establishing unit prices for goods and services for an estimated cost of $87,000 annually, included in the respective department's FY 2025 Adopted Budget: (A) Blue Triton Brands, Inc., for bottled water; and (B)  Western Arts Federation, dba WESTAF, contract amendment for continued subscription to the Arts Westaf Grants Management System. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
9.
2025-02-13-0115
Ordinance approving the following contracts establishing unit prices for goods and services for an estimated cost of $437,000 annually, included in the respective department's FY 2025 Adopted Budget: (A) Chemtek Incorporated for orange citrus solvent degreaser for the Public Works Department; (B) FarrWest Environmental Supply, Inc., for Hazmat equipment inspection, maintenance and calibration services for the San Antonio Fire Department (SAFD); (C) Mobile Electric Power Solutions, Inc., for belt driven generator systems and repair services for SAFD; and (D) a change order to the Bruel & Kjaer EMS, Inc. agreement to extend the warranty and services for the Noise and Operations Monitoring System for the San Antonio International Airport. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
Capital Improvements
 
10.
Ordinance approving the All Purpose Task Order Contract Package 2 with E-Z Bel Construction, LLC in an amount not to exceed $13,286,638, of which $669,400 will be reimbursed by San Antonio Water System and $4,000 will be reimbursed by CPS Energy for necessary adjustments to its existing infrastructure. Funding is from the General Fund, 2022 General Obligation Bond Program, and debt proceeds. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
11.
Ordinance approving the 2025 Street Rehabilitation Task Order Contract Package 10 Flatwork with Rucoba & Maya Construction, LLC in an amount not to exceed $2,984,933.50, of which $69,827.50 will be reimbursed by San Antonio Water System (SAWS), and $1,000 will be reimbursed by CPS Energy for necessary adjustments to their existing infrastructure. Funding is from the General Fund, Advanced Transportation District Fund, and 2022 General Obligation Bond Program. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
12.
Ordinance authorizing the City of San Antonio to approve a Release and Settlement of Property Damage Claim agreement between Google Fiber, Inc. and the City of San Antonio to accept reimbursement from Google Fiber, Inc. in the amount of $75,166.47 related to a utility conflict on the North St. Mary’s Street (East Mistletoe Avenue to West Josephine Street) project, a 2017 General Obligation Bond Program funded project. Funds will be deposited into the North St. Mary’s Street (East Mistletoe Avenue to West Josephine Street) project. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
Boards, Commissions and Committee Appointments
 
13.
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 Avianca De La O (District 3)
B. Appointing Israa Ajam (District 6)
C. Appointing Angela Rodriguez (CPS Energy Ex-Officio)
14.
Appointing Sasha Begum (District 8) to the Brooks Development Authority for the remainder of a term of office to expire on May 31, 2025. [Debbie Racca-Sittre, City Clerk]
15.
Reappointing Demonte Alexander to the Municipal Golf Association – San Antonio Board of Directors for a term of office to expire on January 15, 2027. [Debbie Racca-Sittre, City Clerk]
Miscellaneous
 
16.
Ordinance approving the settlement of a personal injury lawsuit styled Diana Pineda Hernandez v. City of San Antonio, in the 408th Judicial District Court, Bexar County, Texas, Cause No. 2024-CI-15299 for the amount of $150,000. Funding is from the Self Insured Liability Fund. [Andy Segovia, City Attorney]
17.
Ordinance approving the City of San Antonio's Federal Legislative Program for the 119th U.S. Congress. [Jeff Coyle, Assistant City Manager; Sally Basurto, Director, Government Affairs]
18.
Ordinance approving agreements with BEAT AIDS Coalition Trust, Fiesta Youth, Healthy Futures of Texas, Bexar County Board of Trustees for Mental Health Mental Retardation dba The Center for Health Care Services, and San Antonio AIDS Foundation to support the national Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) and local EHE initiatives for a cumulative amount up to $187,770 for the term beginning upon execution through May 31, 2025, with the option to renew for four, one-year terms for a total amount up to $1,088,970, inclusive of renewals. Funding is from the Ending the HIV Epidemic grant. Funding for subsequent years is dependent on availability of grant funds. [Erik Walsh, City Manager; Claude A. Jacob, Director, Health]
19.
Ordinance approving an agreement with the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio to provide specialty dental services for uninsured pediatric patients in an amount up to $150,000 for the term beginning January 1, 2025 through September 30, 2025, with the option to renew for an additional year for a total contract amount up to $300,000. Funding is from the General Fund. Funding for the subsequent year is contingent upon City Council approval of the annual budget and funds. [Erik Walsh, City Manager; Claude A. Jacob, Director, Health]
20.
Ordinance amending the contract with Priority Title & Escrow, LLC by extending the term to June 30, 2025 for the amount of $250,000, and a total contract value not to exceed $375,000 for Home Rehabilitation Programs. Funding is from the General Fund FY 2025 Adopted Budget and the Community Development Block Grant. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood and Housing Services Department]
21.
Ordinance approving a contract with Sara Walker Private Events, LLC for event management services associated with the Property Tax Help Campaign for an estimated cost not to exceed $50,000 annually and a total cost not to exceed $100,000. The initial term of this agreement will be for a period upon award through September 30, 2025, with a one-year renewal option. Funding is from the General Fund. Funding for the subsequent year is contingent upon City Council approval of the annual budget. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood and Housing Services]
22.
Ordinance approving a contract with Englert & Co. dba Texas True Tax for services related to filing property tax exemptions and protesting property tax assessments associated with the Property Tax Help Campaign for an estimated cost not to exceed $50,000 annually and a total cost not to exceed $100,000. The initial term of this agreement will be for a period upon award through September 30, 2025, with a one-year renewal option. Funding is from the General Fund. Funding for a subsequent year is contingent upon City Council approval of the annual budget. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood and Housing Services]
23.
Ordinance approving a contract with United Road Towing Inc., d/b/a United Road Vehicle Management Solutions (URVMS) to provide management and operational services for police directed tows, vehicle storage with evidence processing and auction services for the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) for an initial ten-year term, with two, five-year renewal options. The net revenues to the City, after towing expenses and management fees, in the first year of the contract are estimated at $7 million. Future year revenues will fluctuate based on the number of vehicles auctioned and towed. [María Villagómez, Deputy City Manager; William McManus, Police Chief, Police Department]
24.
Ordinance approving the designation of a petition-initiated tax increment reinvestment zone to be named Reinvestment Zone Number Forty-One, City of San Antonio, Texas – Rosillo Creek TIRZ, generally located at the southeast intersection of Loop 410 and New Sulphur Springs Road, for a term of 25 years with the City’s participation level at 70% in accordance with the provisions of the Tax Increment Finance Act, Chapter 311 of the Texas Tax Code; authorizing the creation of a seven member board of directors, establishing an effective start and termination date, approving a preliminary finance plan, and establishing a tax increment fund. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood and Housing Services]
Annexation
 
25.
Ordinance extending the city limits by full purpose annexation as requested by the property owner, R City Developments, Inc., of three properties, legally described as 218.3 acres out of CB 5151 and CB 5152, 528 acres out of CB 5132 and CB 5151, and 48.2 acres out of CB 5132 , generally located southeast of the intersection of Southeast Loop 410 and New Sulphur Springs Road, which is contiguous to the city limits of San Antonio and located within the City of San Antonio’s Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) in southeast Bexar County, and approving a Service Agreement. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Bridgett White, Director, Planning]
26.
PLAN AMENDMENT CASE PA-2024-11600040 (ETJ – Closest to Council District 3): Ordinance amending the SA Tomorrow Southeast Community Area Plan, a component of the Comprehensive Master Plan of the City, by changing the boundary of the plan area to include 794.5 acres of land, generally located southeast of the intersection of Loop 410 and New Sulphur Springs Road, and applying the “Business/Innovation Mixed Use” future land use designation to 218.3 acres out of CB 5151 and CB 5152, and the “Urban Mixed Use” future land use designation to 528 acres out of CB 5132 and CB 5151, and 48.2 acres out of CB 5132. Staff and Planning Commission recommend Approval. (Associated Zoning Case Z-2024-10700067)
27.
ZONING CASE Z-2024-10700067 (ETJ – Closest to Council District 3): Ordinance assigning zoning to property generally located southeast of the intersection of Loop 410 and New Sulphur Springs Road, currently located Outside the City Limits, by applying "MXD MLOD-3 MLR-2" Mixed Use Martindale Army Airfield Military Lighting Overlay Military Lighting Region 2 District with a maximum density of 40 dwelling units per acre, "MXD" Mixed Use District with a maximum density of 40 dwelling units per acre, and "MXD AHOD" Mixed Use Airport Hazard Overlay District with a maximum density of 40 dwelling units per acre, and a request for a change in zoning from “C-2 MLOD-3 MLR-2” Commercial Martindale Army Airfield Military Lighting Overlay Military Lighting Region 2 District, “NP-10” Neighborhood Preservation District, “NP-10 MLOD-3 MLR-2” Neighborhood Preservation Martindale Army Airfield Military Lighting Overlay Military Lighting Region 2 District, and “NP-10 AHOD” Neighborhood Preservation Airport Hazard Overlay District, and “OCL” Outside City Limits to "MXD MLOD-3 MLR-2" Mixed Use Martindale Army Airfield Military Lighting Overlay Military Lighting Region 2 District with a maximum density of 40 dwelling units per acre, "MXD" Mixed Use District with a maximum density of 40 dwelling units per acre, and "MXD AHOD" Mixed Use Airport Hazard Overlay District with a maximum density of 40 dwelling units per acre on 1,806.4 acres out of CB 5132, CB 5151, CB 5152, and NCB 10846, and 48.2 acres out of CB 5132, generally located southeast of the intersection of Loop 410 and New Sulphur Springs Road. Staff and Zoning Commission recommend Approval. (Associated Plan Amendment PA-2024-11600040)
City Manager's Report
 
28.
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: 02/20/2025  08:55 AM