City Council A Session
Regular MeetingSan Antonio, TX · March 27, 2025
Agenda
City of San Antonio
AGENDA
City Council A Session
Municipal Plaza Building
114 W. Commerce Street
San Antonio, Texas 78205
Thursday, March 27, 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.
9:00AM: 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/DEI/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
ITEM FOR STAFF BRIEFING
3. Briefing on the 89th State Legislative Session. [Jeff Coyle, Assistant City Manager; Sally Basurto,
Director, Government Affairs]
CONSENT AGENDA
Purchase of Services, Supplies and Equipment
4. Ordinance approving a contract with N & M James Enterprises, Inc., to provide lawn equipment
replacement parts and repair services for various City Departments beginning upon award and
ending December 31, 2027, with two additional, oneyear renewal options, for an estimated cost
of $107,000 annually, and an estimated total cost of $535,000 over the entire contract term.
Funding is from the General Fund FY 2025 Adopted Budget in the amount of $24,000, from the
Parking Operating and Maintenance FY 2025 Adopted Budget in the amount of $1,500, and the
Storm Water Operating FY 2025 Adopted Budget in the amount of $31,000. 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, Finance]
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5. Ordinance approving a contract with Musco Sports Lighting, LLC, for the replacement of softball
field lighting for the two fields at Monterrey Park as part of the facility improvements included in
the 20222027 Bond Program and Energy Efficiency Fund for an estimated total cost of
$366,270. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer,
ending December 31, 2027, with two additional, oneyear renewal options, for an estimated cost
of $107,000 annually, and an estimated total cost of $535,000 over the entire contract term.
Funding is from the General Fund FY 2025 Adopted Budget in the amount of $24,000, from the
Parking Operating and Maintenance FY 2025 Adopted Budget in the amount of $1,500, and the
Storm Water Operating FY 2025 Adopted Budget in the amount of $31,000. 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, Finance]
5. Ordinance approving a contract with Musco Sports Lighting, LLC, for the replacement of softball
field lighting for the two fields at Monterrey Park as part of the facility improvements included in
the 20222027 Bond Program and Energy Efficiency Fund for an estimated total cost of
$366,270. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer,
Finance]
6. Ordinance approving a contract with Musco Sports Lighting, LLC, for lighting pole equipment
upgrades and installation of new lighting poles at Stinson Park for Five Diamonds Little League
Fields 3 and 5, for a total cost of $333,116. Funding is from Tax Notes in the FY 2025 Capital
Budget. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer,
Finance]
7. Ratifying an amendment to the KFT Fire Trainer, LLC, contract for continued maintenance and
support services for Fire Trainer Live Fire Training Systems for the San Antonio Fire Department
for the period February 1, 2025, through January 31, 2028, with two, oneyear renewal options
for a total contract amendment amount of $144,395. Funding for year one in the amount of
$28,879 is from the General Fund FY 2025 Adopted Budget. Funding for subsequent years is
contingent upon City Council approval of the department budget. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial
Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
8. Ordinance approving an amendment to the Dataminr, Inc., contract for First Alert licenses for the
San Antonio Police Department, (a) extending the term of the contract for a sixmonth period
ending September 30, 2025, for $27,500; and (b) adding two, oneyear renewal options for
$127,050, for a total estimated amount of $154,550 for this amendment. Funding is from the State
Homeland Security Program Grant. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy
Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
9. Ordinance approving the following contracts and amendment establishing unit prices for goods and
services for an estimated cost of $1,132,000 annually, included in the respective department's FY
2025 Adopted Budget: (A) ODP Business Solutions, LLC, for office, computer, electronics, and
breakroom supplies for City departments; (B) Jimenez MotorSports, LLC, dba BMW
Motorcycles of San Antonio for BMW motorcycle maintenance and repair services and parts for
the San Antonio Police Department; and (C) an amendment to the contract with Vroozi, Inc., for
Vroozi Catalog Management for the Finance Department. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer;
Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
10. Ordinance approving the following contracts establishing unit prices for goods and services for an
estimated cost of $160,000 annually, included in the FY 2025 Adopted Budget: (A) EKF
Diagnostics, Inc., for cuvettes and supplies for laboratory and diagnostics equipment for the Health
department; and (B) ratifying a contract with Schneider Electric Systems USA, Inc., for annual
support and maintenance for Cityowned licenses for systems supporting the Riverwalk Flood
Control System for a three year period. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott,
Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
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Acquisition, Sale or Lease of Real Property
11. Ordinance approving the First Amendment and Extension of Lease of Surface, Subsurface, and
Air Rights for the Majestic and Brady Buildings for an additional twentyfive year term, plus two
10. Ordinance approving the following contracts establishing unit prices for goods and services for an
estimated cost of $160,000 annually, included in the FY 2025 Adopted Budget: (A) EKF
Diagnostics, Inc., for cuvettes and supplies for laboratory and diagnostics equipment for the Health
department; and (B) ratifying a contract with Schneider Electric Systems USA, Inc., for annual
support and maintenance for Cityowned licenses for systems supporting the Riverwalk Flood
Control System for a three year period. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott,
Deputy Chief Financial Officer, Finance]
Acquisition, Sale or Lease of Real Property
11. Ordinance approving the First Amendment and Extension of Lease of Surface, Subsurface, and
Air Rights for the Majestic and Brady Buildings for an additional twentyfive year term, plus two
additional fiveyear options. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; John Jacks, Director, Center
City Development and Operations]
Grant Applications and Awards
12. Ordinance ratifying and accepting a grant from the Texas Preservation Trust Fund for an amount
not to exceed $25,000 and authorizes a cash match of $25,000. Funding of $25,000 is from the
General Fund FY 2025 Adopted Budget. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; Shanon Miller,
Director, Office of Historic Preservation]
Boards, Commissions and Committee Appointments
13. Appointing Clifford "Cliff" Herberg to the Alamo Area Council of Governments (AACOG) seat
for the Airport Advisory Commission for the remainder of a term of office to expire on March 18,
2027. [Debbie RaccaSittre, City Clerk]
14. Appointing Roland Gonzales (District 8) to the Zoning Commission for the remainder of a term of
office to expire on May 31, 2025. [Debbie RaccaSittre, City Clerk]
Miscellaneous
15. Ordinance approving the settlement of a personal injury lawsuit styled Adam Clay v. City of San
Antonio, in the 37th Judicial District Court, Bexar County, Texas, Cause No. 2022CI22462 for
the amount of $172,000. [Andy Segovia, City Attorney]
16. Ordinance approving the issuance by the Las Varas Public Facility Corporation of its “Multifamily
Housing Governmental Notes (Riverbreeze Apartments) Series 2025” (the “Notes”) for purposes
of Section 147 (f) of the Internal Revenue Code (the “Code”). [Ben Gorzell, Jr., Chief Financial
Officer; Troy Elliott, Deputy Chief Financial Officer].
17. Ordinance approving an Interlocal Agreement with the Southwest Texas Regional Advisory
Council (STRAC) to maintain the Everbridge Mass Notification System; contract for a WAVE
Engineer, Regional Interoperable Communications Coordinator and a WebEOC Administrator in
the amount of $260,000 for the term of October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025. Funding
is from the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) and State Homeland Security Program (SHSP)
grant programs. [María Villagómez, Deputy City Manager; Valerie Frausto, Fire Chief]
18. Ordinance approving Professional Service Agreements with Ceres Environmental Services, Inc.,
DRC Emergency Services, LLC, and TFR Enterprises, Inc., to conduct oncall debris
management services for an estimated total amount of $950,000 that is dependent on a Page:
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Emergency Management Administration (FEMA)declared disaster emergency. The initial term of
the agreements will begin upon the effective date of the ordinance and shall terminate on March
30, 2028 with two additional, oneyear renewal options. Funds are not encumbered by this
ordinance. [David W. McCary, Assistant City Manager; Josephine Valencia, Interim Director,
Council (STRAC) to maintain the Everbridge Mass Notification System; contract for a WAVE
Engineer, Regional Interoperable Communications Coordinator and a WebEOC Administrator in
the amount of $260,000 for the term of October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025. Funding
is from the Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) and State Homeland Security Program (SHSP)
grant programs. [María Villagómez, Deputy City Manager; Valerie Frausto, Fire Chief]
18. Ordinance approving Professional Service Agreements with Ceres Environmental Services, Inc.,
DRC Emergency Services, LLC, and TFR Enterprises, Inc., to conduct oncall debris
management services for an estimated total amount of $950,000 that is dependent on a Federal
Emergency Management Administration (FEMA)declared disaster emergency. The initial term of
the agreements will begin upon the effective date of the ordinance and shall terminate on March
30, 2028 with two additional, oneyear renewal options. Funds are not encumbered by this
ordinance. [David W. McCary, Assistant City Manager; Josephine Valencia, Interim Director,
Solid Waste Management]
19. Ordinance approving a Professional Service Agreement with Tetra Tech, Inc., to conduct oncall
emergency debris management monitoring services for an estimated total amount of $950,000, in
the event there is a Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA)declared disaster
emergency. The initial term of the agreement will begin upon the effective date of the ordinance,
and shall terminate on March 30, 2028 with two additional, oneyear renewal options. Funds are
not encumbered by this ordinance. [David W. McCary, Assistant City Manager; Josephine
Valencia, Interim Director, Solid Waste Management]
20. Ordinance approving a contract with Pedal Guerrero, Inc., to participate in the LowIncome E
bike Rebate Program for the City of San Antonio’s Office of Sustainability for an estimated total
cost of up to $244,000 for 244 Ebike vouchers for the term starting March 27, 2025 through
December 31, 2026, with one additional, oneyear renewal option. Funding is from the U.S.
Department of Energy (DOE) Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant (EECBG). [David
McCary, Assistant City Manager; Douglas Melnick, Chief Sustainability Officer]
City Manager's Report
21. 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:
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
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ADJOURNMENT
THE CITY COUNCIL MAY RECESS FOR LUNCH AND RECONVENE TO CONSIDER
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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