City Council A Session
Regular MeetingSan Antonio, TX · June 1, 2023
Agenda
City of San Antonio
AGENDA
City Council A Session
Municipal Plaza Building
114 W. Commerce Street
San Antonio, Texas 78205
Thursday, June 1, 2023 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 attorneyclient matters under Chapter 551 of the Texas Government
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ACCESS STATEMENT
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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) 2072098 or Relay
Texas 711 or by requesting these services online at
To view the Live meeting please view our Live Stream
During the meeting, the City Council may meet in executive session for consultation with the City
Attorney's Office concerning attorneyclient 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) 2072098 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.
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) 2077253.
For additional information on any item on this agenda, please visit www.sanantonio.gov or call (210)
2077080.
PROCEDURAL
1. Invocation
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. SwearingIn of the Mayor and City Councilmembers officially elected in the May 6, 2023 General
Election for the 20232025 City Council term.
4. Approval of minutes for the City Council meetings of May 10, 2023, May 11, 2023, May 17,
2023, and May 18, 2023.
POINT OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE
CONSENT AGENDA
Purchase of Services, Supplies and Equipment
5. Ordinance approving a contract with Johnson Health Tech Retail, Inc., to provide and install fitness
equipment for various fire facilities of the San Antonio Fire Department for a total cost of
$259,339.17. Funding is from the FY 2023 General Fund budget. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial
Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
6. Ordinance approving a contract with Airbus Helicopters, Inc. to replace three existing single
engine turbine Airbus H125 helicopters and subsequent training and travel costs for the San
Antonio Police Department in an amount not to exceed a 4year spend of $23,262,371
($7,136,175 in FY 2024, $7,788,474 in FY 2025 and $8,337,722 in FY 2027) and
appropriating funds. The helicopters will be ordered during fiscal years 2023, 2024 and 2026,
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with delivery and expense anticipated the year following the respective order. Funds for the first
helicopter in the amount of $6,456,706 are available from Tax Notes and funds in the amount of
$679,469 for training and travel costs will be included in the FY 2024 General Fund Budget
contingent approval of the annual budget. Funding for the remaining helicopters is included in the
equipment for various fire facilities of the San Antonio Fire Department for a total cost of
$259,339.17. Funding is from the FY 2023 General Fund budget. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial
Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
6. Ordinance approving a contract with Airbus Helicopters, Inc. to replace three existing single
engine turbine Airbus H125 helicopters and subsequent training and travel costs for the San
Antonio Police Department in an amount not to exceed a 4year spend of $23,262,371
($7,136,175 in FY 2024, $7,788,474 in FY 2025 and $8,337,722 in FY 2027) and
appropriating funds. The helicopters will be ordered during fiscal years 2023, 2024 and 2026,
with delivery and expense anticipated the year following the respective order. Funds for the first
helicopter in the amount of $6,456,706 are available from Tax Notes and funds in the amount of
$679,469 for training and travel costs will be included in the FY 2024 General Fund Budget
contingent approval of the annual budget. Funding for the remaining helicopters is included in the
Capital Budget and training funds are 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 the following contracts establishing unit prices for goods and services for an
estimated annual cost of $2,245,509, included in the respective department's FY 2023 Adopted
Budget: (A) Big Tex Contractors, LLC, for demolition and deconstruction services; and (B)
ratifying a change order to the Alamodome parking lot point of sale contract with ParkHub, Inc.
[Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
Acquisition, Sale or Lease of Real Property
8. Ordinance approving a fiveyear lease and concession agreement with SSF Services, LLC, dba
Trailblazer Cafe for 2,570 square feet of space within the Terminal Building at Stinson Municipal
Airport to operate the Trailblazer Cafe. Annual estimated revenue of $24,000 will be deposited
into the Airport Operating and Maintenance Fund. [Jeff Coyle, Assistant City Manager; Jesus
Saenz, Director, Aviation]
9. Ordinance approving the acquisition of a conservation easement over the Edwards Aquifer
Recharge Zone on a 399.13acre tract of land known as the Morrow Ranch located in Uvalde
County, Texas from 2 Boys Ventures, Ltd. and authorizing payment to Mission Title Company as
escrow agent in the amount of $854,247.64 from Proposition 1 of the Edwards Aquifer Protection
Sales Tax fund included in the FY 2023 – FY 2028 Capital Improvement Program. [David W.
McCary, Assistant City Manager; Homer Garcia III, Director, Parks and Recreation]
City Code Amendments
10. Ordinance amending 1) Chapter 28 "Signs", of the City Code of San Antonio, Texas, by adopting
proposed amendments recommended by the BuildingRelated and Fire Codes Appeals and
Advisory Board, and 2) Chapter 35, "Unified Development Code", Section 35339.01, by
modifying the Design Criteria of the adopted Corridor Plan for “GC1” Hill Country Gateway
Corridor 1. Ordinance also provides for penalties, publication and an effective date. [Roderick
Sanchez, Assistant City Manager; Michael Shannon, Director, Development Services]
Miscellaneous
11. Ordinance approving an agreement with The University of Texas Health Science Center at
Houston for a food insecurity assessment, as part of Metro Health’s SA Forward Plan to address
Food Insecurity and Nutrition, in an amount up to $72,100.67 for a term ending September 30,
2023. Funding is from the FY 2023 General Fund. [Erik Walsh, City Manager; Claude APage: 3
Jacob,
Director, Health]
12. Ordinance authorizing contracts with SAMMinistries, Endeavors, and The Salvation Army in an
amount totaling $7,542,085 for TenantBased Rental Assistance and Homelessness Prevention
Sanchez, Assistant City Manager; Michael Shannon, Director, Development Services]
Miscellaneous
11. Ordinance approving an agreement with The University of Texas Health Science Center at
Houston for a food insecurity assessment, as part of Metro Health’s SA Forward Plan to address
Food Insecurity and Nutrition, in an amount up to $72,100.67 for a term ending September 30,
2023. Funding is from the FY 2023 General Fund. [Erik Walsh, City Manager; Claude A Jacob,
Director, Health]
12. Ordinance authorizing contracts with SAMMinistries, Endeavors, and The Salvation Army in an
amount totaling $7,542,085 for TenantBased Rental Assistance and Homelessness Prevention
services; authorizing a Professional Services Contract with Local Initiatives Support Corporation
(LISC) in an amount of $120,000 for Collective Impact Capacity Building; and approving staffing.
Funding is from the HOME Investments Partnerships American Rescue Plan (HOMEARP) grant.
[Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Melody Woosley, Director, Department of Human
Services]
13. Ordinance amending the Project Development Agreement for the Tampico Apartments located at
200 Tampico Street and within the Westside Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #30. [Lori
Houston, Assistant City Manager; Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood and Housing
Services]
14. Ordinance approving a Professional Service Agreement between Airbus Helicopters, Inc. and the
San Antonio Police Department for recurrent and transition pilot and crew training, effective May
11, 2023 through December 31, 2023, in a total amount not to exceed $187,459. Funding is from
the FY 2023 General Fund Budget. [María Villagómez, Deputy City Manager; William P.
McManus, Chief of Police]
15. Ordinance authorizing a Second Amendment and Extension of the Municipal Tow Manager
Agreement with United Road Towing d/b/a United Road Vehicle Management Solutions, effective
October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024 and authorizes increases to the current Tow Fee
Structure. [María Villagómez, Deputy City Manager; William P. McManus, Chief of Police]
City Manager's Report
16. 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
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D. Deliberate issues related to the security of City of San Antonio facilities pursuant to Texas
Government Code Sections 551.076 (security devices and audits), Section 551.089 (security
devices and audits), and 551.071 (consultation with attorney).
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. Deliberate issues related to the security of City of San Antonio facilities pursuant to Texas
Government Code Sections 551.076 (security devices and audits), Section 551.089 (security
devices and audits), and 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.
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