Meeting
City of San Antonio

AGENDA
Governance Committee
Council Briefing Room
City Hall
100 Military Plaza
San Antonio, Texas 78205
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 10:30 AM City Hall
The Governance Committee will hold its meeting beginning at 10:30 AM. Once convened, the Governance Committee will take up the following items no sooner than the designated times.

The meeting will be available to the public at AT&T channel 99, Grande channel 20, Spectrum channel 21, digital antenna 16, and www.sanantonio.gov/TVSA. The meeting will also be available by calling (210) 207​5555 (English and Spanish available).

Once a quorum is established, the Governance Committee shall consider the following:
Approval of Minutes
 
1.
Approval of minutes from Governance Committee meeting on February 17, 2025.
Briefing and Possible Action on
 
2.
Council Consideration Request from Councilmember Marina Alderete Gavito (District 7) on a Large Area Rezoning of Property within the boundaries of Pettus, Watkins, Culebra Rd. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Michael Shannon, Director, Development Services]
3.
Council Consideration Request from Councilmember Cabello Havrda (District 6) on Reduced Fees for Garage and Yard Sales for Seniors and Veterans. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Michael Shannon, PE, CBO, Director, Development Services]
4.
Council Consideration Request from Councilmember Jalen McKee-Rodriguez (District 2) on the Vacant Property Revitalization Program. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Michael Shannon, PE, CBO, Director, Development Services]
5.
Council Consideration Request from Councilmember Jalen McKee-Rodriguez (District 2) on a Faith-Based Land for Community Benefit Initiative. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Michael Shannon, PE, CBO, Director, Development Services]
6.
Council Consideration Request from Councilmember Marc Whyte (District 10) on a Comprehensive review of all developmental fees applied to residential projects. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Michael Shannon, PE, CBO, Director, Development Services]
7.
Council Consideration Request from Councilmember Rocha Garcia (District 4) on Updating Process for Naming Facilities. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Michael Shannon, PE, CBO, Director, Development Services]
8.
Council Consideration Request by Councilmember Marina Alderete Gavito (District 7) on Lowering Prima Facie Speed Limits in the City and Improving Safety on Neighborhood Streets. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
9.
Council Consideration Request from Councilmember Teri Castillo (District 5) on ensuring integrity in local contracts. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
10.
Council Consideration Request by Councilmember Terri Castillo (District 5) on Holistic Traffic Calming. [John Peterek, Interim Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
11.
Council Consideration Request from Councilmembers Jalen McKee-Rodriguez (District 2), Phyllis Viagran (District 3), and Marc Whyte (District 10) on Animal Care Services Additional Campus. [David McCary, Assistant City Manager; Jon Gary, Director, Animal Care Services]
12.
Council Consideration Request from Councilmember Jalen McKee-Rodriguez (District 2) for the San Antonio Fire Department to conduct a Resource and Future Needs Assessment Through 2040. [María Villagómez, Deputy City Manager; Valerie Frausto, Fire Chief]
13.
Council Consideration Request from Councilmember Sukh Kaur (District 1) on Enhanced Response to Quality-of-Life Concerns. [María Villagómez, Deputy City Manager; Maria Vargas, Director, Integrated Community Safety Office]
14.
Council Consideration Request from Councilmember Jalen McKee-Rodriguez (District 2) on grocery store incubator program. [Erik Walsh, City Manager; Claude A. Jacob, Director, Metro Health]
15.
Council Consideration Request from Councilmembers Manny Pelaez (District 8) and Adriana Rocha Garcia (District 4) on Re-employment Assistance for Federal Talent (“RAFT”) program. [Erik Walsh, City Manager]
Executive Session
At any time during the meeting, the Governance Committee may recess into 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 ensure availability.
 
Intérpretes en español estarán disponibles durante la junta del consejo de la ciudad para los asistentes que lo requieran. También se proveerán intérpretes para los ciudadanos que deseen exponer su punto de vista al consejo de la ciudad. Para más información, llame al (210) 207-7253
 
Governance Committee Members
Ron Nirenberg, Mayor, Chair
Dr. Adriana Rocha Garcia, Dist. 4 | Melissa Cabello Havrda, Dist. 6
Manny Pelaez, Dist. 8 | John Courage, Dist. 9

* Other members of City Council may attend to observe, but not vote or participate in discussion, on matters before the Committee.

Posted on: 04/11/2025  05:44 PM