San Antonio City Council Meeting - October 2, 2025
San Antonio City Council Meeting - October 2, 2025
The San Antonio City Council met on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at 9:04 a.m. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones, with a quorum present. The agenda included proclamations for Indigenous Peoples Day, Manufacturing Month (October 2025), and Domestic Violence Awareness Month, followed by the consent agenda, two items pulled for individual consideration, a city manager's report, and an executive session. The council recessed into executive session at 10:07 a.m. and reconvened at 10:34 a.m., adjourning without further action.
Proclamations
- Indigenous Peoples Day – Mayor Jones proclaimed October 12, 2025, as Indigenous Peoples Day in San Antonio. Antonio Diaz of the Texas Indigenous Council spoke, noting a seven-direction ceremonial prayer.
- Manufacturing Month – The mayor proclaimed October 2025 as Manufacturing Month, recognizing the Texas Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (Texas FAM) Alamo Chapter. Carla Wright (VP of Manufacturing, Toyota Texas) highlighted the $2.9 trillion contribution of manufacturing to the U.S. economy in Q1 2025 and the skills gap. Multiple council members expressed support for the industry's role in providing quality jobs and upward mobility.
- Domestic Violence Awareness Month – The mayor proclaimed October as National Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, citing that one in three women and one in four men experience intimate partner violence. Maria Viego Mess (co-chair, Bexar County Collaborative on Domestic Violence) reported seven calls per hour to 911 related to domestic violence. Dr. Jacob (Metro Health) encouraged participation in the Purple Porch campaign. Council members shared personal experiences and pledged ongoing work on healthy relationships.
Consent Calendar
- Items 4 through 30 were approved as a group, except for items 22 and 28 which were pulled for individual consideration. Councilmembers highlighted several appointments: District 5 appointments (items 15–17), Roger Andrade to Stormwater Management Advisory Board (item 18), Dr. Gwendolyn Godlock to Mayor's Commission on the Status of Women (item 19), Anita Joe Medina to Streets, Bridges, and Sidewalks Advisory Board (item 20), Yvonne Addison to Building Standards Board (item 21), and Joanne Tobias Molina to Elderly Affairs Commission (item 13). The motion passed by voice vote.
Public Comments & Testimony
- Andrew Janoski (Vice President, Highland Hills Neighborhood Association) – Opposed reducing Goliad Road from four lanes to three lanes due to heavy traffic congestion; urged maintaining four lanes.
- Dr. George Hinajosa (President, Highland Hills Neighborhood Association) – Supported the revitalization plan overall but opposed lane reduction; expressed appreciation for the amendment addressing the concern.
- Anna Alicia Romero (Director of Legislative and External Affairs, San Antonio ISD) – Speaking for Superintendent Dr. Jaime Aquino, she supported maintaining the current four-lane configuration (Alternative 2) to ensure student safety, noting that adding bike lanes would worsen congestion near Kate Schenk Elementary.
Discussion Items
- Item 22: Bexar Appraisal District Board Nomination – Originally nominated Councilmember Terrific Castillo. A motion to postpone to October 9 failed on a roll call vote (ayes: Councilmembers Core, Mickey Rodriguez, Via Gran, Meso Gonzalez, Mayor Jones; nays: Councilmembers Mungia, Castillo, Galvan, Alderete Gavito, Spears, White). Councilmember Castillo then moved to amend by replacing her nomination with Councilmember Ivanis Mesa Gonzalez. After brief debate (Councilmember White supported; Mayor Jones opposed citing a prior suspension), the amendment passed. The main motion as amended then passed, appointing Councilmember Mesa Gonzalez for a term from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2029.
- Item 28: Goliad Road Revitalization Plan – Ordinance adopting the plan for an area near Goliad Road. Councilmember Via Gran moved to amend the plan by removing the designation of a preferred street design and renaming design options (e.g., “preferred street design” becomes “Option 3,” etc.). After public comments, the amendment passed. The main motion as amended then passed.
Key Outcomes
- Consent agenda (items 4–30, minus 22 and 28) approved.
- Item 22: Councilmember Ivanis Mesa Gonzalez appointed to the Bexar Appraisal District Board of Directors (term Jan 1, 2026 – Dec 31, 2029).
- Item 28: Goliad Road Revitalization Plan adopted with amendment removing preferred street design and renaming options; the plan maintains existing lane configuration per public input.
- No report from City Manager Eric.
- Executive session held on economic development, real property, and legal matters; no action taken.
- Meeting adjourned at 10:34 a.m.
Meeting Transcript
Justin Moonless Silhouette Rosy. Good morning. The time is now 9 04 a.m. on October 2nd, 2025, and the meeting of the San Antonio City Council is now called to order. Madam Clerk, please call roll. Councilmember Corps, present. Councilmember Mickey Rodriguez. Back and better. Councilmember Via Gran. Here. Councilmember Mungia. Present. Councilmember Castillo. Here. Councilmember Glavon. Councilmember Aldare de Gavito. Councilmember Mesa Gonzalez. Present. Councilmember Spears. Here. Councilmember White. Mayor Jones. Here. Mayor, we have quorum. Thank you, Madam Clerk. I'm going to recognize Councilwoman Chair Corps, excuse me, to introduce today's invocateur. Thank you, Mayor. So as we kick off Domestic Violence Awareness Month this today, I'd like to welcome Mae Zarniki to the podium to do our invoc. May is a proud seventh generation Texan. She's a mother and she's a survivor-turned advocate who has made San Antonio her home. May has channeled the strength earned through survival into advocacy through art. She's a photographer and a storyteller. She serves our community by sharing her nuanced stories of San Antonio, illuminating the lives, struggles, and resilience of our neighbors. Her testimony reminds us that every person carries a story worth telling, and that bearing witness is an act of service. Today, May brings us the perspective of someone who understands firsthand the courage it takes to survive, rebuild, and advocate for those whose voices must be heard in these halls. She's also a member of the For Her Nonprofit Organization. Please welcome May. Good morning, and thank you for having me here today. My name is May Zarniki. I made San Antonio my home three years ago, seeking safety and security with my three daughters as a domestic violence survivor. Through the dedicated work of For Her, a local nonprofit supporting women, I found the resources and community that enabled me to restart my life. I now serve our city through this organization as a partner and collaborator. The strength of the women doing this work, myself included, is what makes standing here possible today. Thank you, City Council, for your consent continued support of this life-saving work. As we set the scene for where we gather today, I'd like to acknowledge that this land has been home to Indigenous peoples for thousands of years. There are many others who come before us that walk this ground, built their communities here, and shape the very landscape we now call San Antonio. We honor their enduring connection to this place and recognize their descendants who continue to contribute to our vision today. Inhale. And exhale. We gather here with deep gratitude for the opportunity to represent the beautiful and diverse people of San Antonio, a city whose strength lies in its many voices, its many stories, and many dreams.
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