City Council A Session
Regular MeetingSan Antonio, TX · November 9, 2023
Agenda
City of San Antonio
AGENDA
City Council A Session
Municipal Plaza Building
114 W. Commerce Street
San Antonio, Texas 78205
Thursday, November 9, 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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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.
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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
POINT OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE
STAFF BRIEFING
3. Briefing on legislation filed in the 88th State Legislature's Third Special Session and the status of
proposed legislation. [Jeff Coyle, Assistant City Manager; Sally Basurto, Government Affairs
Director]
ACTION ITEMS FOR STAFF BRIEFING
4. Ordinance authorizing the execution of a Masters Services Agreement with GS Solar, LLC d/b/a
Big Sun Solar in the amount of $30,772,879.00 to install roof top, parking, and park canopy solar
Photovoltaic (PV) at multiple city facilities with an option for a supplemental $10,000,000.00 for
additional solar projects for a five year term with one twoyear renewal, appropriating funds, and
executing the Operation and Maintenance Agreement made part of the Master Services
Agreement, and associated payment to Big Sun Solar for the operations and maintenance of solar
PV installed at municipal facilities for a 15year term with two fiveyear renewals. [David
McCary, Assistant City Manager; Douglas Melnick, Chief Sustainability Officer, Office of
Sustainability]
CONSENT AGENDA
Purchase of Services, Supplies and Equipment
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5. Ordinance amending the contract with ProDIGIQ, Inc. for Airfield Part 139 Self Inspection
software, to extend the contract by one year through November 30, 2024 for an additional
$12,000 for a total estimated contract amount of $61,900. Funding is from the Airport Operating
PV installed at municipal facilities for a 15year term with two fiveyear renewals. [David
McCary, Assistant City Manager; Douglas Melnick, Chief Sustainability Officer, Office of
Sustainability]
CONSENT AGENDA
Purchase of Services, Supplies and Equipment
5. Ordinance amending the contract with ProDIGIQ, Inc. for Airfield Part 139 Self Inspection
software, to extend the contract by one year through November 30, 2024 for an additional
$12,000 for a total estimated contract amount of $61,900. Funding is from the Airport Operating
and Maintenance Fund. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief
Financial Officer]
6. Ordinance approving a contract with Leidos Digital Solutions, Inc., to provide Intranet Quorum
(IQ) Fed Cloud subscription and support services for City Council Offices, term of December 1,
2023 to November 30, 2024, for an estimated annual cost of $55,465.92, with the option to
renew for four additional oneyear periods. Funding for the initial year is from the General Fund.
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]
7. Ordinance approving a contract with KMI Sports Construction, LLC, dba KMI Sports
Construction, for the removal and replacement of the Wheatley Heights Sports Complex football
field turf and track material for a total amount of $999,768.27. This ordinance also reallocates
previously authorized debt in the amount of $205,070.10 to the $794,698.17 available from the
2022 General Obligation Bond for this project included in the FY 2024FY 2029 Capital
Improvement Program. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief
Financial Officer, Finance]
8. Ordinance approving the following contracts establishing unit prices for goods and services for an
estimated annual cost of $1,382,630 in year 1 and $1,333,500 annually thereafter, included in the
respective department's FY 2024 Adopted Budget: (A) Texan Waste Equipment Inc. for Heil
Refuse Truck Body Parts; (B) Aqua on Wheels, LLC for Potable Water Delivery at Eisenhower
Park; (C) PipeLogix Inc for PipeLogix Upgrade and Annual Support [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief
Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
Capital Improvements
9. Ordinance approving a change order to a construction contract with SpawGlass Civil
Construction, Inc. in the amount of $767,247.92 for the Airfield Improvements Package 7 project
at the San Antonio International Airport. Funding is from Federal Aviation Administration Airport
Improvement Program grant funds. [Jeff Coyle, Assistant City Manager; Jesus Saenz, Director,
Aviation]
10. Ordinance approving a construction contract with CRI Electric Inc. in the amount of $1,590,905
for three electric shuttle buses and three electric charging stations at the San Antonio International
Airport. Ordinance also appropriates funds from Interim Financing for the City's cash match
requirements. Funding is from the Zero Emissions Vehicle & Infrastructure Program Grant and
Interim Airport Financing and included in the FY 2024 to FY 2029 Capital Improvement Program.
[Jeff Coyle, Assistant City Manager; Jesus Saenz, Director, Aviation]
11. Ordinance amending the Operations and Maintenance Agreement with San Antonio RiverPage: 3
Authority (SARA) and Bexar County for the San Pedro Creek Cultural Park to include the
operation and maintenance of Phases 3 and 4 of the San Pedro Creek Restoration project,
including added responsibilities for the St. James A.M.E. church site within the footprint of the
Aviation]
10. Ordinance approving a construction contract with CRI Electric Inc. in the amount of $1,590,905
for three electric shuttle buses and three electric charging stations at the San Antonio International
Airport. Ordinance also appropriates funds from Interim Financing for the City's cash match
requirements. Funding is from the Zero Emissions Vehicle & Infrastructure Program Grant and
Interim Airport Financing and included in the FY 2024 to FY 2029 Capital Improvement Program.
[Jeff Coyle, Assistant City Manager; Jesus Saenz, Director, Aviation]
11. Ordinance amending the Operations and Maintenance Agreement with San Antonio River
Authority (SARA) and Bexar County for the San Pedro Creek Cultural Park to include the
operation and maintenance of Phases 3 and 4 of the San Pedro Creek Restoration project,
including added responsibilities for the St. James A.M.E. church site within the footprint of the
project. Ordinance also grants SARA the authority to operate and manage the public spaces of the
project during special events. [Roderick Sanchez, Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini,
Director, Public Works]
Acquisition, Sale or Lease of Real Property
12. Ordinance approving a master lease agreement for lessees of the West Air Cargo Facility at the
San Antonio International Airport for a fiveyear term to commence on November 1, 2023
through October 31, 2028. Each bay will generate $23,750.40 annually which will be deposited
into the Airport Operating and Maintenance Fund. [Jeff Coyle, Assistant City Manager; Jesus
Saenz, Director, Aviation]
13. Ordinance approving a lease assignment of Buendia Imports, located in Farmers Market, to Nitza
Truque Hovermale and Kayla Truque dba Earth to Art for an assignment fee of $3,000 and an
increase in FY 2024 lease revenue of $1,386.24 to be deposited into the Market Square
Improvement Fund. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; John Jacks, Director, Center City
Development and Operations]
Grant Applications and Awards
14. Ordinance authorizing the San Antonio Office of Emergency Management to apply for, accept,
and appropriate upon award up to $3,779,702 from the 2024 Urban Area Security Initiative
Grant Program and authorizing a personnel complement of three positions. [María Villagómez,
Deputy City Manager; Charles N. Hood, Fire Chief]
15. Ordinance authorizing the San Antonio Office of Emergency Management (SAOEM) to apply for,
accept, upon award, up to $1,000,000 from the 2023 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP).
[María Villagómez, Deputy City Manager; Charles N. Hood, Fire Chief]
16. Ordinance authorizing the acceptance upon award of up to $2,202,537 in Community Services
Block Grant funds from the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs to support
programs that promote financial selfsufficiency for the term January 1, 2024 through December
31, 2024, and authorizing a budget and personnel complement. [Lori Houston, Assistant City
Manager; Melody Woosley, Human Services Director]
17. Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of 2022 Homeless Housing and Services Program (HHSP)
carryover funds from Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) in the
amount of $179,140 to address youth homelessness for the term October 1, 2023 through May
31, 2024; and authorizing contracts with Haven for Hope of Bexar County to provide youth
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clients and street outreach, each in the amount of $89,570. [Lori Houston, Assistant City
Manager; Melody Woosley, Director, Human Services]
Boards, Commissions and Committee Appointments
programs that promote financial selfsufficiency for the term January 1, 2024 through December
31, 2024, and authorizing a budget and personnel complement. [Lori Houston, Assistant City
Manager; Melody Woosley, Human Services Director]
17. Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of 2022 Homeless Housing and Services Program (HHSP)
carryover funds from Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) in the
amount of $179,140 to address youth homelessness for the term October 1, 2023 through May
31, 2024; and authorizing contracts with Haven for Hope of Bexar County to provide youth
shelter beds and San Antonio Metropolitan Ministries for its youth support center serving dropin
clients and street outreach, each in the amount of $89,570. [Lori Houston, Assistant City
Manager; Melody Woosley, Director, Human Services]
Boards, Commissions and Committee Appointments
18. Approving the following board, commission, and committee appointments for the remainder of an
unexpired term of office to expire May 31, 2025. [Debbie RaccaSittre, City Clerk]
A. Appointing Arturo "Art" Veliz (District 1) to the Streets, Bridges and Sidewalks Advisory
Board
B. Appointing Carlos Acosta (District 1) to the Veterans Advisory Commission
19. Ordinance appointing Daniela Serna (District 1) to the Transportation Advisory Board and waiving
the category requirement of being an owner, permitted driver, or employee of a Large Taxicab
Company for the remainder of an unexpired term of office to expire May 31, 2025 [Debbie Racca
Sittre, City Clerk]
20. Ordinance appointing the following to the San Antonio Housing Trust Board of Directors, San
Antonio Housing Trust Public Facility Corporation, and the San Antonio Housing Trust Finance
Corporation [Debbie RaccaSittre, City Clerk]:
A. Councilmembers Jalen McKeeRodriguez (District 2), Phyllis Viagran (District 3), and Terri
Castillo (District 5) for a term to expire May 21, 2025
B. Councilmembers Sukh Kaur (District 1) and Adriana Rocha Garcia (District 4) for a term to
expire May 31, 2027
C. Community members Eric Cooper, Jane Paccione, and Antoinette "Toni" Brumfield for a term
to expire May 31, 2027
21. Approving the following board, commission and committee appointments to the Fire Fighters' and
Police Officers' Civil Service Commission. [Debbie RaccaSittre, City Clerk]
A. Appointing Valerie Sprague for the remainder of an unexpired term of office to expire
December 19, 2024
B. Reappointing Leland "Lee" Wingert for the remainder of an unexpired term of office to expire
December 19, 2026
Miscellaneous
22. Ordinance approving two Memorandums of Understanding between the San Antonio Water
System (SAWS) and the City of San Antonio for chilled water services at the former Federal John
Wood Courthouse and the AA Spears Judge Training Center at a rate of $22.67 per ton for a
fiveyear term with five, oneyear renewal periods. Funding is from the Facility Service Fund FY
2024 Adopted Budget. [Roderick Sanchez, Assistant City Manager; Jorge A. Perez, Director,
Building and Equipment Services]
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23. Resolution allocating the City’s 899 votes in favor of its nominee to the Bexar Appraisal District
Board of Directors, Dr. Adriana Rocha Garcia, for a term of office to begin January 1, 2024 and
end December 31, 2024. [Debbie RaccaSittre, City Clerk]
24. Ordinance approving a oneyear Professional Services Agreement with Civic Initiatives, LLC for
22. Ordinance approving two Memorandums of Understanding between the San Antonio Water
System (SAWS) and the City of San Antonio for chilled water services at the former Federal John
Wood Courthouse and the AA Spears Judge Training Center at a rate of $22.67 per ton for a
fiveyear term with five, oneyear renewal periods. Funding is from the Facility Service Fund FY
2024 Adopted Budget. [Roderick Sanchez, Assistant City Manager; Jorge A. Perez, Director,
Building and Equipment Services]
23. Resolution allocating the City’s 899 votes in favor of its nominee to the Bexar Appraisal District
Board of Directors, Dr. Adriana Rocha Garcia, for a term of office to begin January 1, 2024 and
end December 31, 2024. [Debbie RaccaSittre, City Clerk]
24. Ordinance approving a oneyear Professional Services Agreement with Civic Initiatives, LLC for
an amount not to exceed $131,114.48 for procurement process mapping services and the
development of an improvement plan. Funding is from the Economic Development Incentive Fund
FY 2024 Adopted Budget. [Alejandra Lopez, Assistant City Manager; Brenda HicksSorensen,
Director, Economic Development]
25. Ordinance approving a contract with Reviewed Costs Inc., D/B/A Industrial U.I. Services in an
estimated annual amount of $39,500 and total contract value of $197,500 to provide
unemployment cost management services. Funding is from the Unemployment Fund FY 2024
Adopted Budget. Funding for subsequent years is contingent upon City Council approval of the
annual budget. [Ben Gorzell, Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Renee Frieda, Director, Human
Resources]
26. Resolution of No Objection for Pedcor Investments2023CXCIV, LP’s application for 2024 or
2025 NonCompetitive 4% Housing Tax Credits (HTC) from the Texas Department of Housing
and Community Affairs (TDHCA) for the construction of a 240unit affordable multifamily rental
housing development named Creek Bend Phase II Apartment Homes, located at the northwest
quadrant of Highway 281 and Borgfeld Road in Council District 9 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]
27. Ordinance approving a Funding Agreement between City of San Antonio, Houston Street Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone, and Centro San Antonio for an amount not to exceed $100,000 for
activation initiatives in downtown San Antonio. Funding is from the City’s increment in the Houston
Street TIRZ. There is no fiscal impact to the City’s General Fund. [Lori Houston, Assistant City
Manager; Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood and Housing Services]
28. Ordinance amending the Chapter 380 Economic Development Program Grant Agreement
between the City of San Antonio and Centro San Antonio to increase funding to an amount not to
exceed $100,000 to support Centro’s Art Everywhere Initiative. Funding is from the City’s Tax
increment in the Houston Street Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone. [Lori Houston, Assistant City
Manager; Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood and Housing Services]
29. Ordinance awarding up to $300,000.00 of HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)
funding for eligible operating expenses to Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio, Inc., Housing and
Community Services, Inc. dba Prospera Housing Community Services, Our Casas Resident
Council, Inc. and Alamo Area Mutual Housing Association, Inc. dba Alamo Community Group.
[Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood and Housing
Services Department]
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30. Ordinance approving the following actions for the Grant Kress Building Rehabilitation Project for
the San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum: 1) Approving the
Assignment of the Grant Kress Building Rehabilitation Project Development Agreement to the San
Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum; 2) Approving an amended and
Manager; Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood and Housing Services]
29. Ordinance awarding up to $300,000.00 of HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME)
funding for eligible operating expenses to Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio, Inc., Housing and
Community Services, Inc. dba Prospera Housing Community Services, Our Casas Resident
Council, Inc. and Alamo Area Mutual Housing Association, Inc. dba Alamo Community Group.
[Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood and Housing
Services Department]
30. Ordinance approving the following actions for the Grant Kress Building Rehabilitation Project for
the San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum: 1) Approving the
Assignment of the Grant Kress Building Rehabilitation Project Development Agreement to the San
Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum; 2) Approving an amended and
restated Grant Kress Rehabilitation Project Development Agreement with the San Antonio African
American Community Archive and Museum in the new amount of $900,000 from the Houston
Street TIRZ; and 3) Approving a Chapter 380 Economic Development Loan Agreement with the
San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum for the Grant Kress Building
Project in the amount of $5,350,000 from the Houston Street TIRZ. Funding for the agreements is
from the Houston Street TIRZ. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Veronica Garcia, Director,
Neighborhood and Housing Services]
31. Ordinance adopting a Parkland Dedication Processes and the Compliance Exhibit as a component
of the City’s Comprehensive Master Plan, in accordance with Chapter 212, Subchapter H, of the
Texas Local Government Code. [Roderick Sanchez, Assistant City Manager; Rudy Niño, Jr.,
Interim Director, Planning Department; David McCary, Assistant City Manager; Homer Garcia III,
Director, Parks & Recreation]
32. Ordinance authorizing three agreements with the San Antonio Zoological Society: 1) a twentyyear
funding agreement in an amount not to exceed $10 million for improvements to the San Antonio
Zoo as part of the 2022 Bond Program; 2) a funding agreement in an amount not to exceed
$1,250,000 funded through certificates of obligations for perimeter fencing at the San Antonio
Zoo; and 3) a renewed Lease and Management Agreement for operations and maintenance and
programming at the San Antonio Zoo for a 20year term ending December 31, 2044, with one
20year renewal option. [David McCary, Assistant City Manager; Homer Garcia III, Director,
Parks & Recreation]
City Manager's Report
33. 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 including CPS litigation and other litigation
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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).
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 including CPS litigation and other litigation
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 construction contracts for the San Antonio International Airport 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.
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