Public Safety Committee
Regular MeetingSan Antonio, TX · April 16, 2024
Agenda
City of San Antonio
AGENDA
Public Safety Committee
Council Briefing Room
City Hall
100 Military Plaza
San Antonio, Texas 78205
Council Briefing Room at City
Tuesday, April 16, 2024 10:30 AM
Hall Complex
The Public Safety Committee will hold its regular meeting in the Council Briefing Room at City
Hall beginning at 10:30 AM. Once convened, the Public Safety Committee will take up the following
items no sooner than the designated times.
Members of the public can comment or speak on items on the agenda. Public comment will be
scheduled during the meeting by the Chair. If an individual signs up to speak on one or more items, all
comments will be heard at the same time. 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. Questions relating to these rules may be directed to the Office of the City Clerk at
(210) 2077253.
Once a quorum is established, the Public Safety Committee shall consider the following:
Approval of Minutes
1. Approval of minutes from the March 19, 2024 Public Safety Committee Meeting
Public Comment
Consent
2. Briefing and possible action on the submission of a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA)
grant application and acceptance of funds upon award in an amount up to $2,181,533.00 from the
Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) for the period of January 1, 2024, through
December 31, 2025 as well as accepting additional grant funds up to 20% of the grant and
authorizes a budget and personnel complement of 16 positions. [María Villagómez, Deputy City
Manager; William McManus, Police Chief]
Public Comment
Consent
2. Briefing and possible action on the submission of a High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA)
grant application and acceptance of funds upon award in an amount up to $2,181,533.00 from the
Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) for the period of January 1, 2024, through
December 31, 2025 as well as accepting additional grant funds up to 20% of the grant and
authorizes a budget and personnel complement of 16 positions. [María Villagómez, Deputy City
Manager; William McManus, Police Chief]
3. Briefing and possible action on the acceptance of grant funds in an amount of $196,084.00 from
the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office for the FY2023 DNA Testing Grant Program for
the period of January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024. [María Villagómez, Deputy City
Manager; William P. McManus, Chief of Police]
Briefing and Possible Action on
4. Briefing by the Animal Care Services (ACS) Department on the Strategic Plan initiatives for FY
2024. [David W. McCary, Assistant City Manager; Shannon Sims, Director, Animal Care
Services]
5. Briefing on Year 1 of the Violent Crime Reduction Plan. [María Villagómez, Deputy City Manager;
William P. McManus, Chief of Police]
Executive Session
At any time during the meeting, the Committee 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.
Consideration of items for future meetings
Adjournment
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 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) 207
7080.
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) 2077253
For additional information on any item on this agenda, please visit www.sanantonio.gov or call (210) 207
7080.
Public Safety Committee Members
Melissa Cabello Havrda, Dist. 6, Chair
Dr. Sukh Kaur, Dist. 1 | Jalen McKeeRodriguez, Dist. 2
Marina Alderete Gavito, Dist. 7 | Marc Whyte, Dist. 10
* Other members of City Council may attend to observe, but not vote or participate in
discussion, on matters before the Committee.
Posted on: 04/12/2024 06:21 PM