City Council A Session
Regular MeetingSan Antonio, TX · February 15, 2024
Agenda
City of San Antonio
AGENDA
City Council A Session
Municipal Plaza Building
114 W. Commerce Street
San Antonio, Texas 78205
Thursday, February 15, 2024 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
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
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. Approval of minutes for the City Council meetings of January 24, 2024, January 25, 2024,
January 31, 2024, and February 1, 2024.
POINT OF PERSONAL PRIVILEGE
CONSENT AGENDA
Purchase of Services, Supplies and Equipment
4. Ordinance approving a contract with Lyncverse Technologies to provide the Workforce
Development Office with Empyra's MyOneFlow Client and Case Management System for the
City's Apprenticeship Program for an estimated contract value of $276,650. The first year costs
for the software license subscription and implementation services will be $78,650 from the
Apprenticeship Building America grant. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott,
Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
5. Ordinance approving the following contracts establishing unit prices for goods and services for an
estimated annual cost of $2,555,507.85 in year 1, and $1,420,298 annually thereafter included in
the respective department's FY 2024 Adopted Budget: (A) Airbus Helicopters, Inc., and Air Flite,
Inc., for helicopter parts, engines, and repair services; and (B) NEC Corporation of America for
the upgrade, maintenance and hosting for the Automated Fingerprint Identification System Page: 2
(AFIS).
[Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
Capital Improvements
for the software license subscription and implementation services will be $78,650 from the
Apprenticeship Building America grant. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott,
Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
5. Ordinance approving the following contracts establishing unit prices for goods and services for an
estimated annual cost of $2,555,507.85 in year 1, and $1,420,298 annually thereafter included in
the respective department's FY 2024 Adopted Budget: (A) Airbus Helicopters, Inc., and Air Flite,
Inc., for helicopter parts, engines, and repair services; and (B) NEC Corporation of America for
the upgrade, maintenance and hosting for the Automated Fingerprint Identification System (AFIS).
[Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
Capital Improvements
6. Ordinance approving a onetime capital improvement expenditure in the amount of $2,158,839
payable to TCL Construction Enterprises, LLC, for the Beitel Creek Greenway Trail Project from
Perrin Beitel to Salado Creek. Funding is from Sales Tax Venue Funds and the Tree Canopy
Preservation and Mitigation Fund and is included in the FY 2024 – FY 2029 Capital Improvement
Program. [David W. McCary, Assistant City Manager; Homer Garcia III, Director, Parks &
Recreation]
7. Ordinance amending a construction contract with J3 Company, LLC. in the increased amount not
to exceed $1,016,859.20 for a total construction contract amount of $7,306,198.99 for additional
construction phase services as part of the Castleridge/Slick Ranch Flood Plain Improvement
drainage channel project. Funding is from Storm Water Regional Facilities funds included in the FY
2024 – FY 2029 Capital Improvement Program. [Roderick Sanchez, Assistant City Manager;
Razi Hosseini, Director, Public Works]
Acquisition, Sale or Lease of Real Property
8. Ordinance approving a lease agreement with Alamo Helicopter Tours San Antonio, LLC for office
space located at 8535 Mission Road at the Stinson Municipal Airport for an initial term of three
years with the option to extend for two, oneyear periods with an annual rent of $9,216.70 which
will be deposited into the Airport Operating and Maintenance Fund. [Jeff Coyle, Assistant City
Manager; Jesus Saenz, Director, Aviation]
Grant Applications and Awards
9. Ordinance approving the acceptance of grant funds from the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
(TPWD) for the Habitat and Angler Access Program in the amount of $35,000 and equipment
valued at $5,000. The grant will fund the purchase and installation of an American with Disabilities
Act (ADA) compliant fishing dock and aerator at Miller’s Pond Park. [David W. McCary, CPM,
Assistant City Manager; Homer Garcia III, Director, Parks & Recreation]
Boards, Commissions and Committee Appointments
10. Approving the following AtLarge Appointees to the Small Business Advisory Commission
(SBAC) for the remainder of an unexpired term of office to expire May 31, 2025. [Debbie
RaccaSittre, City Clerk]
A. Appointing Ruben Arciniega to the Small Business Owner with less than 10 Employees seat
B. Appointing Martin Gutierrez to the Small Business Professional/Trade Organization seat
C. Appointing Yan “Yen” Yan to the Small Business Owner Representing Targeted Industry seat
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D. Appointing Lindsey Logan to the NonProfit Small Business Service Provider Organization
11. 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 Carol Lynn Knapik (District 1) to the City/County Joint Commission on Elderly
10. Approving the following AtLarge Appointees to the Small Business Advisory Commission
(SBAC) for the remainder of an unexpired term of office to expire May 31, 2025. [Debbie
RaccaSittre, City Clerk]
A. Appointing Ruben Arciniega to the Small Business Owner with less than 10 Employees seat
B. Appointing Martin Gutierrez to the Small Business Professional/Trade Organization seat
C. Appointing Yan “Yen” Yan to the Small Business Owner Representing Targeted Industry seat
D. Appointing Lindsey Logan to the NonProfit Small Business Service Provider Organization seat
11. 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 Carol Lynn Knapik (District 1) to the City/County Joint Commission on Elderly
Affairs
B. Appointing Grace Garza (District 4) to the City of San Antonio Commission on Strengthening
Family WellBeing
C. Appointing Cabrini Bustos (District 10) to the San Antonio Youth Commission
Miscellaneous
12. Ordinance approving the memorial street designation on a portion of North San Jacinto Street,
located between West Martin Street and Morales Street, as Janie Barrera Memorial Way.
[Roderick Sanchez, Assistant City Manager; Michael Shannon, Director, Development Services
Department]
13. Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of funds from the Southwest Texas Regional Advisory
Council for Trauma (STRAC) up to the amount of $587,802. Funds will be used for services
provided by the San Antonio Fire Department Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) unit to interact
with highutilizer patients in nonemergency and emergency settings to provide proactive care,
intervention, and healthcare navigation in order to improve health, and maximize efficiencies.
[Maria Villagomez, Deputy City Manager; Christopher M. Monestier, Interim Fire Chief]
14. Ordinance amending the agreement with Bexar County Hospital District, d/b/a University Health
for the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District’s Project Worth program to provide additional
behavioral mental health counseling sessions through September 30, 2024, in an amount up to
$55,000, for a total contract amount of up to $580,000, inclusive of renewals. Funding is from the
Medicaid 1115 Waiver Program. [Erik Walsh, City Manager; Claude Jacob, Director, Health]
15. Ordinance approving affordable housing funding recommendations and authorizing agreements
through Substantial Amendment #1 to the FY 2024 Annual Action Plan and Budget to award up
to $3,406,032 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and up to $874,500 in HOME
Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and
Urban Development (HUD) to three affordable housing development projects. [Lori Houston,
Assistant City Manager; Veronica Garcia, Director, Neighborhood and Housing Services
Department]
16. Ordinance approving a Funding Agreement with Urban Champions Academy in the amount of
$300,000 for operations, maintenance, and programming at Old Spanish Trail Park. Funding is
from the FY 2024 General Fund Budget. [David W. McCary, Assistant City Manager; Homer
Garcia III, Director, Parks & Recreation]
17. Ordinance authorizing the release of approximately 925.4 acres of real property, consisting of one
tract of land (Comal County Appraisal District Property ID 79810), generally located northeast of
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the intersection of FM 3009 and Schoenthal Road N in Comal County, Texas from the City of San
Antonio’s Extraterritorial Jurisdiction as petitioned by the landowner Heidelberg Materials
Southwest Agg 1 LLC. [Roderick Sanchez, Assistant City Manager; Rudy Nino, Jr., Interim
Director, Planning]
16. Ordinance approving a Funding Agreement with Urban Champions Academy in the amount of
$300,000 for operations, maintenance, and programming at Old Spanish Trail Park. Funding is
from the FY 2024 General Fund Budget. [David W. McCary, Assistant City Manager; Homer
Garcia III, Director, Parks & Recreation]
17. Ordinance authorizing the release of approximately 925.4 acres of real property, consisting of one
tract of land (Comal County Appraisal District Property ID 79810), generally located northeast of
the intersection of FM 3009 and Schoenthal Road N in Comal County, Texas from the City of San
Antonio’s Extraterritorial Jurisdiction as petitioned by the landowner Heidelberg Materials
Southwest Agg 1 LLC. [Roderick Sanchez, Assistant City Manager; Rudy Nino, Jr., Interim
Director, Planning]
City Manager's Report
18. 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
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.
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