City Council A Session

City of San Antonio AGENDA City Council A Session Municipal Plaza Building 114 W. Commerce Street San Antonio, Texas 78205 Thursday, August 21, 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. 9:00 AM: Call to Order Members of the public can comment on items on the agenda. To sign up to speak visit www.saspeakup.com. Click on meetings and events and select the meeting you’d like to participate in. Sign up to speak or submit a written comment. NOTE: Speaker registration closes 15 minutes before the start of the meeting. Questions relating to these rules may be directed to the Office of the City Clerk at (210) 207-7253. 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Providing at least 72 hours’ notice will help to ensure availability. La Ciudad de San Antonio se compromete en ofrecer un acceso útil para reuniones, programas, y servicios de la ciudad, proporcionando de una manera razonable: servicios de traducción, interpretación, materiales en un formato modificado, y otras ayudas ó servicios auxiliaries con pedido previo. Para solicitor estos servicios, llame ó envíe un correo a (210) 207-7253 ó OOCC@sanantonio.gov, ó Relay Texas 711. Aviso de por lo menos 72 horas de anticipación ayuda a asegurar disponibilidad. For additional information on any item on this agenda, please visit sa.gov or call (210) 207-7080. PROCEDURAL 1. Invocation 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Approval of minutes for the City Council meetings of August 6, 2025 and August 7, 2025. POINT OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE ACTION ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION 4. Resolution under which the City Council will not consider a proposed Terms Sheet with the San Antonio Spurs for a proposed arena downtown until a) the City Council receives an independent economic impact study for the arena by a firm with no association with the Spurs organization or ownership, with economic analysis on par with what the City of Philadelphia received in 2024, notably impact on General Fund, and 2) each City Council member has hosted at least two in-person, publicly announced engagements with their constituents to receive feedback on the completed independent economic impact study and any proposed Terms Sheet. 5. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to complete negotiations and execute a non- binding Term Sheet with San Antonio Spurs Holdings, LLC relating to a downtown arena Page: 2  with substantially similar terms to the posted draft Term Sheet. [Erik Walsh, City Manager; Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief of Financial and Administrative Services] CONSENT AGENDA Capital Improvements 6. Ordinance approving a Task Order to a Job Order Contract with Jamail & Smith Construction, LP, in the amount of $5,346,746.54 to replace the HVAC at the Market Square Farmers Market Building. Funding is from the Westside Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ). [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; John Jacks, Director, Center City Development & Operations] 7. Ordinance approving a Professional Services Agreement for preliminary design services to Quiddity Engineering, LLC in the amount not to exceed $2,299,644.72 for the Concepcion Creek Phase 1 project, and authorizing the acceptance and appropriation of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Legislative Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program Grant funds in the amount of $1,383,069 from the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM). The City match for this project is $462,393. Funding is from Storm Water Regional Facilities Fund included in the FY 2025 Capital Budget. [John Peterek, Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works] 8. Ordinance approving a construction contract with E-Z Bel Construction, LLC in the amount not to exceed $1,999,940.79 of which $15,250.15 will be reimbursed by San Antonio Water System for necessary adjustments to their existing infrastructure related to the construction of Southcross Boulevard Phase 2. Funding is from the 2022 General Obligation Bond included in the FY 2025 Capital Budget. [John Peterek, Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works] 9. Ordinance approving a construction contract with E-Z Bel Construction, LLC in the amount not to exceed $2,943,738.26 of which $35,222 will be reimbursed by San Antonio Water System for necessary adjustments to their existing infrastructure related to the construction of District 6 Intersection Improvements within the Military Drive Corridor and Ingram Road Corridor. Funding is from the 2022 General Obligation Bond included in the FY 2025 Capital Budget. [John Peterek, Assistant City Manager; Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works] Acquisition, Sale or Lease of Real Property 10. Ordinance approving a five-year lease renewal with Catholic Life Insurance, at 1635 NE Loop 410, Suite 510, for the City Council District 10 Constituent Office, for the initial monthly rental amount of $3,403.50. Funding for FY 2025 in the amount of $3,403.50 is from the General Fund FY 2025 Adopted Budget. Funding for future years is contingent upon City Council approval of the annual budget. [John Peterek, Assistant City Manager; Jorge A. Perez, Director, Building and Equipment Services] Page: 3 11. Ordinance amending the lease with 1604 S. New Braunfels AGV LLC to increase the city contribution for tenant improvements by $100,000 for a total value of $899,200 to renovate 5,400 S.F. of clinic space at 1608 South New Braunfels, for use by the Animal Care Services Department. [John Peterek, Assistant City Manager; Jorge A. Perez, Director, Building and Equipment Services] Boards, Commissions and Committee Appointments 12. Approving the appointments of Councilmembers to the following Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone boards for a term concurrent with the 2025 - 2029 City Council term. [Debbie Racca-Sittre, City Clerk] A. Dr. Sukh Kaur (District 1) to Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone 09 – Houston Street B. Dr. Sukh Kaur (District 1), Jalen McKee-Rodriguez (District 2), and Teri Castillo (District 5) to Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone 11 – Inner City C. Phyllis Viagran (District 3) and Edward Mungia (District 4) to Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 28 – Verano D. Dr. Sukh Kaur (District 1) and Teri Castillo (District 5) to Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 30 – Westside E. Marc Whyte (District 10) to Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 33 – Northeast Corridor 13. Approving the appointment of councilmembers to boards, commissions, and committees for a term concurrent with the 2025 - 2029 City Council term. [Debbie Racca-Sittre, City Clerk] A. Dr. Sukh Kaur (District 1), Teri Castillo (District 5), Ric Galvan (District 6), and Marina Alderete Gavito (District 7) to the Prosper West San Antonio Board of Directors B. Marina Alderete Gavito (District 7) to the July 4th at Woodlawn Lake Park – San Antonio Parks Foundation Board 14. Ordinance appointing the following individuals to boards of the San Antonio Housing Trust, San Antonio Housing Trust Public Facility Corporation, San Antonio Housing Trust Foundation, and the San Antonio Housing Trust Finance Corporation. [Debbie Racca-Sittre, City Clerk] A. Councilmember Edward Mungia (District 4) for a term to expire May 31, 2027. B. Councilmembers Phyllis Viagran (District 3) and Teri Castillo (District 5 for a term to expire May 31, 2029. C. Councilmember Leo Castillo Anguiano (District 2) during the absence of Councilmember Jalen McKee-Rodriguez, with Councilmember McKee-Rodriguez to take these seats upon return to office for a term to expire May 31, 2029. D. Councilmember Dr. Sukh Kaur (District 1) to continue serving in a term to which she was duly appointed November 9, 2023, and which will expire May 31, 2027. E. Christina Martinez (designee of the SAISD Board President) to continue to serve on the boards of the San Antonio Housing Trust and the San Antonio Housing Trust Foundation for a term ending May 31, 2029. 15. Page: 4  Approving the following board, commission, and committee appointments for the remainder of a term of office to expire May 31, 2027. [Debbie Racca-Sittre, City Clerk] A. Reappointing Charlene Ducote (District 1) to the Animal Care Services Advisory Board B. Reappointing Carlos Maestas (District 1) to the Brooks Development Authority Board C. Reappointing Christopher Mammen (District 1) to the Historic and Design Review Commission D. Reappointing Benjamin Harrell (District 1) to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer + (LGBTQ+) Advisory Board E. Reappointing Vanessa Fiero (District 1) to the Parks and Recreation Board 16. Approving the following board, commission, and committee appointments for the remainder of a term of office to expire May 31, 2027. [Debbie Racca-Sittre, City Clerk] A. Reappointing Lindsey Ratcliffe (District 1) to the SA Climate Ready Advisory Committee B. Reappointing Leonardo Buentello (District 1) to the City of San Antonio Higher Education Student Advisory Board C. Reappointing Arthur Campsey (District 1) to the San Antonio Arts Commission D. Reappointing Gabriel Farias (District 1) to the Port Authority of San Antonio E. Reappointing Jennifer Maestas (District 1) to the City of San Antonio Commission on Education 17. Approving the following board, commission, and committee appointments for the remainder of a term of office to expire May 31, 2027. [Debbie Racca-Sittre, City Clerk] A. Reappointing Kelsey Krueger (District 1) to the Storm Water Management Advisory Board B. Reappointing Daniel Kellum (District 1) to the Zoning Commission C. Appointing Albert Cervera Jr (District 1) to the San Antonio Diez y Seis Commission D. Appointing Audrey Samora (District 1) to the San Antonio Youth Commission 18. Approving the following board, commission, and committee appointments for the remainder of a term of office to expire May 31, 2027. [Debbie Racca-Sittre, City Clerk] A. Appointing Melissa “Mia” Loseff (District 2) to the Zoning Commission B. Reappointing Laken Hall (District 2) to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer + (LGBTQ+) Advisory Board C. Reappointing Yaniv King (District 2) to the San Antonio Youth Commission 19. Approving the following board, commission, and committee appointments for the remainder of a term of office to expire May 31, 2027. [Debbie Racca-Sittre, City Clerk] A. Appointing Eddie “Pete” Rodrigues (District 4) to the Zoning Commission B. Reappointing Elijah Alviar (District 4) to the San Antonio Youth Commission C. Reappointing Victoria Garcia (District 4) to the Port Authority of San Antonio D. Appointing Andrea Dean (District 4) to the Parks and Recreation Board E. Reappointing Peter Onofre (District 4) to the Storm Water Management Advisory Board 20. Approving the following board, commission, and committee appointments for the remainder of a term of office to expire May 31, 2027. [Debbie Racca-Sittre, City Clerk] A. Reappointing Dan Rossiter (District 6) to the Brooks Development Authority Page: 5  B. Reappointing Maria “Fernanda” Cardenas (District 6) to the Port Authority of San Antonio C. Reappointing Johnavan Guerrero (District 6) to the San Antonio Youth Commission D. Reappointing Kin Hui (District 6) to the Zoning Commission E. Reappointing Larissa Martinez (District 6) to the Veterans Advisory Commission 21. Approving the following board, commission, and committee appointments for the remainder of a term of office to expire May 31, 2027. [Debbie Racca-Sittre, City Clerk] A. Reappointing Laura Lopez (District 6) to the to the Disability Access Advisory Committee B. Reappointing Michael Rendon (District 6) to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer + (LGBTQ+) Advisory Board C. Reappointing Myrl Britten (District 6) to the Linear Creekway Parks Advisory Board 22. Approving the following board, commission, and committee appointments for the remainder of a term of office to expire May 31, 2027. [Debbie Racca-Sittre, City Clerk] A. Reappointing Sarah Shakil (District 8) to the Small Business Advisory Commission B. Reappointing Javier Tristan (District 8) to the Transportation Advisory Board 23. Approving the appointment of Aaron Elizondo (District 7) to the Capital Improvements Advisory Committee for the remainder of a term of office to expire May 31, 2027. [Debbie Racca-Sittre, City Clerk] Miscellaneous 24. Ordinance authorizing the issuance of one or more obligations for the San Antonio Water System in an amount not to exceed $617,160,000 to fund capital improvements of SAWS, refund outstanding bonds that have a mandatory tender date of November 1, 2025, and refund outstanding debt for savings. [Ben Gorzell, Chief of Financial and Administrative Services; Troy Elliott, Chief Financial Officer] 25. Resolution authorizing the cash redemption/defeasance of certain outstanding debt obligations in an amount not to exceed $226,835,000, to reduce future debt service for the San Antonio Water System (SAWS). [Ben Gorzell, Chief of Financial & Administrative Services; Troy Elliott, Chief Financial Officer] 26. Ordinance authorizing the execution of a principal forgiveness agreement for the San Antonio Water System in an amount not to exceed $5,995,102 under the Texas Water Development Board’s Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Lead Service Line Replacement Program. [Ben Gorzell, Chief of Financial and Administrative Services; Troy Elliott, Chief Financial Officer] 27. Ordinance authorizing the issuance of obligations for the San Antonio Water System in an amount not to exceed $5,760,000 under the Texas Water Development Board’s Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Lead Service Line Replacement Program. [Ben Gorzell, Chief of Financial and Administrative Services; Troy Elliott, Chief Financial Officer] Page: 6 28. Ordinance authorizing the issuance of obligations for the San Antonio Water System in an amount not to exceed $32,000,000 under the Texas Water Development Board’s State Water Implementation Fund for Texas Program. [Ben Gorzell, Chief of Financial and Administrative Services; Troy Elliott, Chief Financial Officer] 29. Ordinance authorizing the issuance of refunding bonds, designated as City of San Antonio, Texas Electric and Gas Systems (DBA CPS Energy) Revenue Refunding Bonds, in one or more series and in an aggregate amount not to exceed $1,400,000,000. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief of Financial & Administrative Services; Troy Elliott, Chief Financial Officer] 30. Ordinance approving the Casita (ADU) Incentives Pilot Program, funded in the amount of $1,700,000 through the 2022-2027 Housing Bond and $250,000 from the Inner City Incentive Fund for a total of $1,950,000. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood and Housing Services Department] 31. Resolution of No Objection for the CCF Sacred Heart Redevelopment, LP application to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Non-Competitive 4% Housing Tax Credits program for the rehabilitation and construction of Sacred Heart Villa, an 89-unit affordable multi-family rental housing development located at 120 South Trinity Street in Council District 5. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood and Housing Services Department] 32. Resolution of No Objection for SAHT Creekview Lofts, LP’s application to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Non-Competitive 4% Housing Tax Credit program for the construction of Lofts at Creekview, a 301-unit affordable multi-family rental housing development located at 3623 and 3841 East Commerce St in Council District 2. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood and Housing Services Department] 33. Resolution of No Objection for Central at Commerce, LP’s application to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs Non-Competitive 4% Housing Tax Credits program for the construction of Central at Commerce, a 279-unit affordable multi-family rental housing development located at 1231 East Commerce Street in Council District 2. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood and Housing Services Department] City Manager's Report 34. 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: Page: 7 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: 08/18/2025 08:48 AM Page: 8