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City Council B Session
City Council B Session
Wed, Aug 13 2:00 PM
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Public Comment Session
Public Comment Session
Wed, Aug 13 5:00 PM
NOTE: Speaker registration closes 15 minutes before the start of this meeting.
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City Council A Session
City Council A Session
Thu, Aug 14 9:00 AM
NOTE: Speaker registration closes 15 minutes before the start of this meeting.
4. Ordinance setting the City’s proposed maintenance and operations tax rate at 33.009 cents per $100 of taxable valuation and the City’s proposed debt service tax rate at 21.150 cents per $100 of taxable valuation as recommended in the FY 2026 Proposed Budget. There is no increase in the City’s property tax rate. [Erik Walsh, City Manager]5. Ordinance setting the date, time, and place for two Budget Public Hearings and two Ad Valorem Tax Rate Public Hearings. [Erik Walsh, City Manager]6. Ordinance ratifying an amendment to the ARINC Incorporated contract which enables multiple airlines, service providers, or other users to share physical check-in or gate podium positions at the San Antonio International Airport, extending the term of the agreement on a year-to-year basis for three years, with two, one-year options to extend for a total estimated cost of $3,101,134.20. Funding in the amount of $191,315 is available from Airport Operating and Maintenance Fund Budget FY 2025 Adopted Budget. Funding for subsequent years is contingent upon City Council approval of the annual budget. [Ben Gorzell Jr., Chief of Financial and Administrative Services; Troy Elliott, Chief Financial Officer, Finance]7. Ordinance approving two professional services agreements for On-Call General Engineering Consulting Services for the San Antonio International Airport System with RS&H, Inc. and AECOM Technical Services, Inc., for a total amount of $20,000,000. Each agreement is for a total amount not-to-exceed $10,000,000 for an initial three-year term with two, one-year renewal options. Funding is from Airport Interim Financing, Airport Improvement and Contingency Fund, Federal Aviation Administration grant programs, Stinson Revolving Fund, Passenger Facility Charge Fund, Texas Department of Transportation grant funds or other sources. [Jeff Coyle, Assistant City Manager; Jesus Saenz, Director, Aviation]8. Ordinance renewing and extending the lease agreement with Dora Garcia, owner and operator of Tower Plaza Hair Salon located at street level of City Tower, 100 W. Houston Street, for a five-year term. Revenue in the amount of $22,500 generated from the lease agreement will be deposited into the City Tower Lease Payment Fund. [John Peterek, Assistant City Manager; Jorge A. Perez, Director, Building and Equipment Services].9. Ordinance extending the La Villita Lease Agreement with B.Link for a one-year renewal term, commencing on September 1, 2025, and expiring on August 31, 2026. Revenue in the amount of $9,308.45 will be deposited into the General Fund. [Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager; John Jacks, Director, Center City Development and Operations Department]10. Ordinance authorizing the acceptance of grant funds from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) Program in the amount of $13,323,445 with a cash match of $4,441,148 for a total of $17,764,593. Funding for the cash match is from Interim Airport Financing. [Jeff Coyle, Assistant City Manager; Jesus H. Saenz, Jr, Director, Aviation]11. 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 Frances Guzman (District 7) to the San Antonio Early Childhood Education Municipal Development Corporation
B. Reappointing Robert Sipes (District 7) to the Zoning Commission
C. Reappointing Ashlee Pena (District 7) to the Brooks Development Authority
D. Reappointing Melanie Cawthon (District 7) to the Disability Access Advisory Committee
E. Reappointing Elida “Elly” Smith (District 7) to the Port Authority of San Antonio12. 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 Donald Oroian (District 8) to the Zoning Board of Adjustment
B. Appointing Marc Villarreal (District 8) to the Brooks Development Authority Board
C. Appointing John Kelly (District 8) to the Zoning Commission
D. Reappointing Henry Brun (District 8) to the San Antonio Arts Commission13. 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 Anne-Marie Grube (District 7) to the Historic and Design Review Commission
B. Reappointing Don Rios (District 7) to the Linear Creekway Parks Advisory Board
C. Reappointing James “JC” Smith (District 7) to the Veterans Advisory Commission14. Ordinance reappointing Irene Zinsmeister (District 7) to the City of San Antonio Commission on Education for the remainder of a term of office to expire May 31, 2027, and waiving the residency requirement. [Debbie Racca-Sittre, City Clerk]15. Approving the appointment of councilmembers Dr. Sukh Kaur (District 1) and Phyllis Viagran (District 3) to the Workforce Solutions Alamo Committee of Six for a term concurrent with the 2025 - 2029 City Council term. [Debbie Racca-Sittre, City Clerk]
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City Council Zoning and Land Use Session
City Council Zoning and Land Use Session
Thu, Aug 7 2:00 PM
NOTE: Speaker registration closes 15 minutes before the start of this meeting.
Don YorkThe car wash proposed by Watershed will be detrimental to the neighboring communities of Canyon Creek Bluffs, Canyon Creek Estates, and Blanco Bluffs.
Over 200 people have signed a petition urging City Council to deny this zoning request. Our reasons are as follows:
1. N...See More
ReplyFlag3 days agoOver 200 people have signed a petition urging City Council to deny this zoning request. Our reasons are as follows:
1. N...See More
Donna JohnsonOur community does not need another car wash in this neighborhood. The planned car wash would be across the street from A Wash Tub. This car wash would reduce our property value and the noise itself is prohibitive. Blanco Rd doesn’t need more traffic as getting in and out of our...See More
ReplyFlag3 days agoAdriana R. WeardenI am writing to express my concern about the proposed construction of another car wash in our neighborhood. As a resident of the Blanco Bluff area, I urge you to reconsider this project due to its impact on traffic congestion and community quality of life.
There is already...See More
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David Held Canyon Creek Bluffs residentChanging zoning for the Blanco road Car Wash. Thus would be a terrible idea. The traffic alone would require a light be put in at this intersection. Another issue, the noise level would increase dramatically for homes both across the street and abut the development area. Night li...See More
ReplyFlag3 days agoArturo IbarraI support business. I believe in growth, investment, and opportunity — especially when it strengthens our local economy. But I also believe in protecting the businesses that are already part of our community — the ones that hire locally and give young people a real shot.
T...See More
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Viktoriia KachalovaAs a resident of the neighborhood directly bordering the proposed rezoning site, I strongly oppose zoning of a car wash, along with many of my neighbors.
This location is already a dangerous stretch of road, with drivers frequently speeding around the corner near our neigh...See More
ReplyFlag3 days agoThis location is already a dangerous stretch of road, with drivers frequently speeding around the corner near our neigh...See More
Kelley Kendalll live at 1227 Canyon Forest. Currently there is rezoning petition to place a car wash at previous location of Pizza Hut. This proposal will increase noise, traffic and water use. It will potentially decrease property value - which is already being impacted by development of Blan...See More
ReplyFlag3 days agoDanette & Roger BoysenDanette & Roger Boysen we are against the current rezoning of the Pizza Hut on blanco rd for a car wash. It is a death trap trying to get in and out of our subdivision Canyon Creek Bluffs already. There should be a traffic light already due to the traffic and speed. We welco...See More
ReplyFlag3 days agoRolland ColeWe currently live in Canyon Creek Bluffs at 1207 Canyon Forest. We are against the authorization for a Carwash within the ERDZ on Lot 2, Block 2, NCB 18393, located at 17539 Blanco Road. For the following reasons.
1. Currently there are 3 carwash businesses within a 1 1/2 mi...See More
ReplyFlag3 days ago1. Currently there are 3 carwash businesses within a 1 1/2 mi...See More
Bob BroadnaxWe already have three car washes within a half a mile of this location. This new car wash will bring excessive noise to the surrounding area. I do not want to sit on my back porch in here constant noise pollution that is music, vacuuming and loud blowers. We the community need yo...See More
ReplyFlag2 days agoLarry EblenAllowing construction of a car wash at location of present Pizza Hut will place two such businesses on opposite sides of Blanco nearly across from each other. This guarantees traffic congestion and slowdown on Blanco. This is the opposite of what San Antonio is trying to accompli...See More
ReplyFlag2 days agoMona FoxProposed car wash should be denied. It will harm adjoining neighborhoods of Canyon Creek Bluffs and Canyon Bluffs.with constant noise 7:00 am to 7:00
pm., with lights, traffic noise and lower the property values of homeowners. Additionally with the expansion of Blanco road ...See More
ReplyFlag2 days agopm., with lights, traffic noise and lower the property values of homeowners. Additionally with the expansion of Blanco road ...See More
Kenneth & Mary ChristianWe vote NO for the Pizza Hut near our subdivision-Canyon Creek Bluff. After 20+yrs traffic in the blind curve on Blanco Rd. is always a challenge.I'm fearful of more traffic in this curve; with the improvements being done on 1604 & Blanco by Tex Dot to better traffic flow (no...See More
ReplyFlag2 days agoCarolyn SullivanThe proposed car wash on Blanco Road will add further congestion and noise to the neighborhoods surrounding the site. There is a Wash tub across the street and a Car wash company within 5 minutes. There are several gas stations within a 2 mile area all with drive through car wash...See More
ReplyFlag2 days agoTerrilyn F SchultzMy home is located directly across the street from the proposed carwash. I am OPPOSED to a carwash being built on that land for TRAFFIC SAFETY REASONS and also for NOISE POLLUTION.
When I pull out of my garage to leave my house I must turn either north or south on Blanco Rd. ...See More
ReplyFlag2 days agoWhen I pull out of my garage to leave my house I must turn either north or south on Blanco Rd. ...See More
Lonnie and Dorothy MorrisWe ask that the City Council listen to the voices, petitions, phone calls to our District 9, and the comments asking the City Council to deny the zoning request for a proposed car wash by Watershed. Our neighborhood is adjacent to the proposed car wash and would be unfairly impa...See More
ReplyFlag2 days agoLorena Eguiluz IbarraComment:
I oppose the rezoning request for 17539 Blanco Road. During the zoning commission meeting, the attorney representing the applicant stated this car wash was not a destination business, but that is misleading. Watershed actively sells monthly subscriptions, which means ...See More
ReplyFlag2 days agoI oppose the rezoning request for 17539 Blanco Road. During the zoning commission meeting, the attorney representing the applicant stated this car wash was not a destination business, but that is misleading. Watershed actively sells monthly subscriptions, which means ...See More
Gary StinnettAs a District 9 resident, I urge the city council to deny the use permit for a car wash at 17539 Blanco Road. The proposed development is directly adjacent to a residential neighborhood, and the constant noise from blowers and vacuums will significantly impact residents' quality ...See More
ReplyFlag2 days agoMichael UlmerThe car wash proposed by Watershed will be detrimental to the neighboring communities of Canyon Creek Bluffs, Canyon Creek Estates, and Blanco Bluffs.
Over 200 people have signed a petition urging City Council to deny this zoning request. Our reasons are as follows:
1. Nois...See More
ReplyFlag2 days agoOver 200 people have signed a petition urging City Council to deny this zoning request. Our reasons are as follows:
1. Nois...See More
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City Council A Session
City Council A Session
Thu, Aug 7 9:00 AM
NOTE: Speaker registration closes 15 minutes before the start of this meeting.
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Public Comment Session
Public Comment Session
Wed, Aug 6 5:00 PM
NOTE: Speaker registration closes 15 minutes before the start of this meeting.
Andrea Sanger Backyard breeding and animal cruelty are growing crises in San Antonio. The city is facing an overwhelming number of unregulated breeders, resulting in a surge of stray animals and placing both public health and animal welfare at significant risk.
It is imperative that the...See More
ReplyFlag7 days agoIt is imperative that the...See More
Karina HallQuestion: What progress has the new Director of the ACS made since taking the position seven months ago?
Why has the Director increased euthanasias so substantially?
Why on adoption days are animals being euthanised and the public are not made aware that other dogs and cats...See More
ReplyFlag4 days agoWhy has the Director increased euthanasias so substantially?
Why on adoption days are animals being euthanised and the public are not made aware that other dogs and cats...See More
Jennifer GordonMy question is why aren't the council members helping promote the spay/neuter clinics more, the adoption, vaccination, volunteer events put on by ACS. There is an animal crisis in San Antonio and by simply sharing information on that as well as the spay/neuter clinics - working t...See More
ReplyFlag3 days agoI’m very concerned about what is happening at ACS. Things have not improved under the new director and in fact things seem to have got worse. The number of adoptable dogs being killed after just a couple of days is hugely concerning and some are just sweet puppies a few months ol...See More
ReplyFlag3 days agoVictoria Kuzina Dear City Council,
Please, COULD YOU CONSIDER an obligatory spaying and neutering all the dogs and cats in order to minimize an enormous number of stray dogs and cats.
ALSO, PLEASE, THE ACS SHELTER NEEDS A SPECIAL VERIFICATION REGARDING THEIR NON-HUMAN APPROACH TO DOGS ...See More
ReplyFlag2 days agoPlease, COULD YOU CONSIDER an obligatory spaying and neutering all the dogs and cats in order to minimize an enormous number of stray dogs and cats.
ALSO, PLEASE, THE ACS SHELTER NEEDS A SPECIAL VERIFICATION REGARDING THEIR NON-HUMAN APPROACH TO DOGS ...See More
Melissa GI'm writing to you again because ACS continues to kill a huge amount of dogs every single day! 996 have been killed for their "capacity" lie just this year already! Things are certainly NOT improving under Jonathan Gary and the COO Bethany Colonnese! Whenever ACS has an adoption ...See More
ReplyFlag2 days agoZheng LuoDear city council:
28 dogs killed last week. 6 are just puppies. And 4 puppies killed yesterday on 8/4/25. I had hoped when ACS got a new director that things would change for the better however, it seems nothing will ever change at this place. There seems to be a lack of ...See More
ReplyFlag2 days ago28 dogs killed last week. 6 are just puppies. And 4 puppies killed yesterday on 8/4/25. I had hoped when ACS got a new director that things would change for the better however, it seems nothing will ever change at this place. There seems to be a lack of ...See More
Mary S. CabralI am very concerned with Project Marvel and would like to see more clarity on Project Marvel, such as what and how many jobs will be available and some idea as to pay scale of workers that actually do the laborious tasks and other subjects as to why are they destroying buildings...See More
ReplyFlag2 days agokathleen AispuroI have watched and spoken about ACS for a couple years. It is heartbreaking to see the number of dogs killed at this "shelter." So many of us put so much hope in getting a new director only to find that he is no better and possibly worse than the last. We see little done to ch...See More
ReplyFlag2 days agoThe concerns about ACS are being shared across the world. I’m not alone in wanting to visit San Antonio but not wanting to come while such atrocities are taking place at ACS. Puppies being killed on an almost daily basis, euthanasia during adoption events and unnecessary surgery...See More
ReplyFlag2 days agoKimberly RobinsonFirst, why are animals being spayed or neutered just days before being euthanized? ACS has failed to meet its spay/neuter (S/N) goals for the past several years. Is this a way to crunch the numbers to appear as though progress is being made? These procedures should not count towa...See More
ReplyFlag2 days agoLaura HopingardnerI’m speaking on behalf of the animals at ACS. I lived in Texas up until May of 2021. I now live in Tennessee. My concern is the large number of dogs being killed. They can’t speak for themselves. Please give them longer hold times to be able to be seen and saved. Three of mine th...See More
ReplyFlag2 days agoLynn StepaniakI find it interesting that Jon Gary is going to develop a policy for not s/n then euthanize when he was pushed on this. This should never be an issue in a well run shelter. I’m wondering how he has earned his 185,000 salary? Certainly not working to get animals out of ACS by ut...See More
ReplyFlag2 days agoDenise StewartI would like to comment on the spay/neuter practices at ACS. The practice seems to be spay/neuter and euthanize 3 days later. Why does this happen? Seems like a waste of funds. More importantly is the trauma the animal goes through being put through surgery, not given time to he...See More
ReplyFlag2 days agoResidents and Council representatives cannot make a rational decision based on the information in the report. With or without a Spurs arena, no analysis I’ve seen includes an opportunity cost analysis. What are we giving up in expanding affordable housing, offsetting federal fund...See More
ReplyFlag2 days agoIzel PerezDear city council,
our insect population has decreased drastically. Many of our pollinator population are becoming endangered. insect decline could have an immense impact on the food web, and we may face food shortages or even famine in the near future.
Please consider...See More
ReplyFlag2 days agoour insect population has decreased drastically. Many of our pollinator population are becoming endangered. insect decline could have an immense impact on the food web, and we may face food shortages or even famine in the near future.
Please consider...See More
I am a resident that has been witnessing for years the ongoing challenges and devastating protocols that take place daily at ACS. Currently ACS lacks compassionate and effective administration/leadership to prioritize advocating for these animals, the Director does not have an a...See More
ReplyFlag2 days agoResidents and Council representatives cannot make a rational decision on Project Marvel and a new Spurs arena, based on the information that has been made public, so far. No analysis I’ve seen includes a rigorous opportunity cost analysis. What are we giving up when funding sourc...See More
ReplyFlag2 days agoCindy AgonisI cant believe the number of stray dogs, dogs who have been abandoned on the street an in our neighborhoods. Its prevalent everywhere. I think what the taxpayers are wondering is really what all is in the works or being done to not euthanize puppies, moms, healthy dogs and cats...See More
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City Council B Session
City Council B Session
Wed, Aug 6 1:00 PM
NOTE: Speaker registration closes 15 minutes before the start of this meeting.
Patricia Hittner O'ConnellI am concerned that the ACS kills so many beautiful, healthy and adoptable dogs when better options exist. Why can't they work with a charity rescue transport that flies dogs north, where they will be adopted? Other municipal shelters do this, at no cost to the taxpayers. Why not...See More
ReplyFlag3 days agoKelley KendallI live at 1227 Canyon Forest. Currently there is rezoning petition to place a car wash at previous location of Pizza Hut. This proposal will increase noise, traffic and water use. It will potentially decrease property value - which is already being impacted by development of Blan...See More
ReplyFlag3 days agoDanette & Roger BoysenWe are against the current Pizza Hut blanco rd location being rezoned for a car wash. It is already a death trap trying to get out of our subdivision Canyon Creek Bluffs. Unless you plan to put a Stop light up to allow us a safe exit, we are against the rezoning. You are welcome ...See More
ReplyFlag3 days agoPatricia Hittner O'ConnellA new situation has come to my attention. The ACS is spaying and neutering dogs and puppies shortly before killing them. This is animal abuse and cruelty, and it also prevents these poor animals from being seen by potential adopters. If a stray is held 3-5 days before being kille...See More
ReplyFlag2 days agoLyn-Z Andrews I am concerned about the anti trans bills being introduced by Republican Texas legislators. I want to know what our city stance is on protecting the trans community? What actions will be taking against these anti trans bills locally? Will we become a sanctuary city for transgend...See More
ReplyFlag2 days agoI’m speaking on behalf of the animals at ACS. I lived in Texas up until May 2021 and now live in Tennessee. I fostered and adopted many dogs from ACS between 2012 to 2019 and still have 3 of them as my pets in Tennessee. My concern is the huge number of dogs being killed. They ca...See More
ReplyFlag2 days agoJonathan ParmanI’m completely opposed to this current taxpayer funded scheme to private companies. The city should be dealing with the deficit first. No new spending of any sort should be discussed or approved. Fix this budget problem first. Let’s spurs owners pay for their own stadium. ...See More
ReplyFlag2 days agoKirstin NickellAs a new city council with a new mayor, it is time to get San Antonio Animal Care Services under control. The public trusted the previous mayor and council to hire a competent new director, however the killing of adoptable animals is increasing and citizens are still dying by kno...See More
ReplyFlag2 days agoVictoria Alejandra This is happening too fast and at the cost of our tax payer dollars. There is absolutely no need to rush through this. These public dollars should be invested in our neighborhoods, public infrastructure, lights, bike lanes, etc. ELEVEN people died on Beitel Creek- we need BETTER ...See More
ReplyFlag2 days agoI am a Texas resident that has been witnessing for years the ongoing challenges and devastating protocols that take place daily at ACS. Currently ACS lacks compassionate and effective administration/leadership to prioritize advocating for these animals, the Director does not hav...See More
ReplyFlag2 days agoDeinna CerveraDoes ACS have any programs that support pet owners in the community when they have fallen on hard times? Wouldn’t it be in the best interest of the pet to remain with their family if it’s just a matter of providing resources for food, medical, etc on a short term basis. When indi...See More
ReplyFlag2 days agoDeinna CerveraDuring the flooding in Texas, ACS partnered with other shelters in northern states to help move animals that were displaced by the flooding. Why is this not happening outside of natural disasters? Why wouldn’t ACS partner with other shelters in states that do not have animal cri...See More
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CANCELED: City Council Special Session
CANCELED: City Council Special Session
Thu, Jul 31 2:00 PM
NOTE: Speaker registration closes 15 minutes before the start of this meeting.
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