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San Antonio City Council Meeting - October 9, 2025

City Council — Thursday, October 9, 2025

BodySan Antonio, Texas

SessionCity Council

DateThursday, October 9, 2025

StatusFILED

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S.A.

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Good morning.

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Today our city council meeting opened with a song Sweater by San Antonio artists Montefour.

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Um formed by siblings Victor and Maria Montufar, this band began their musical journey recording demos in the acoustics of their bedroom.

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Montefor's music has gained attention from both fans and media, with their sound being compared to 80s influences while maintaining a contemporary alt-pop style with Spanish and Latin infusions.

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As part of the Department of Arts and Culture's local music spotlight, uh we continue to feature local musicians at the beginning of each city council meetings and on TV SA.

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You can learn more about this program at SA.gov forward slash arts, and by following um at Get Creative SA on social media.

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The time is now 9 04 a.m.

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on October 9th, and the meeting that San Antonio City Council is now called to order.

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Madam Clerk, please call the roll.

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Councilmember Corps.

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Councilmember Mickey Rodriguez.

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Present.

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Councilmember Via Gran.

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Here.

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Councilmember Mungia.

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Present.

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Councilmember Castillo.

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Here.

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Councilmember Galvan.

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Here.

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Councilmember Aldareta Gavito.

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Here.

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Councilmember Mesa Gonzalez.

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Present.

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Councilmember Spears.

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Here.

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Councilmember White.

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Here.

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Mayor Jones.

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Here.

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Mayor, we have quorum.

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Thank you, Madam Clerk.

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I'd like to recognize Councilmember McKee Rodriguez to introduce today's invocator.

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Thank you, Mayor.

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Good morning.

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Wonderful.

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Uh today it is a distinct privilege and honor to introduce Dr.

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Reverend Reverend Dr.

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Ricky W.

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Georgetown of St.

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Paul United Methodist Church.

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Dr.

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Georgetown is a focused community conscious leader with 30 plus years of experience in creating change and improvements in various faith-based multicultural, educational, and governmental communities.

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The youngest of ten children, Dr.

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Georgetown was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and raised in Clickumen, Louisiana.

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Dr.

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Georgetown is an ordained elder in the Mississippi Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church and holds degrees from Texas Southern University, McCormick Theological Seminary, and the Interdenominational Theological Center in Atlanta, Georgia.

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One of his proudest moments at Texas Southern University was being named head drum major of the internationally famous Ocean of Soul Marching Band.

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Dr.

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Georgetown has served United Methodist churches in Illinois, Texas, and Mississippi, and is beyond honored to be the pastor of the oldest African American church in San Antonio, St.

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Paul United Methodist Church, founded in 1866.

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Personally, he holds active memberships in Kapacapasai National Honorary Band Fraternity and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Incorporated.

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He is the father of one daughter, L'Oreal Simone Georgetown, who recently graduated from Columbia University in New York.

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Congratulations to her.

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He is a friend, mentor, counselor, and uncle to many.

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He enjoys international travel and has traveled to more than seven countries with an upcoming trip planned to South Africa.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting

LGBTQ Rights█████████████████████████25%

Veteran Affairs████████████12%

Economic Development███████████11%

Military Affairs███████████11%

Audit███████7%

Technology and Innovation██████6%

Community Engagement█████5%

Procedural████4%

Filipino American History████4%

Summary of Proceedings

San Antonio City Council Meeting - October 9, 2025

The San Antonio City Council met on October 9, 2025, at 9:04 a.m. The meeting opened with a musical performance by local artists Montufour, an invocation by Dr. Ricky W. Georgetown of St. Paul United Methodist Church, the Pledge of Allegiance, and multiple proclamations: celebrating the U.S. Navy's 250th birthday, Filipino American History Month, Digital Inclusion Week, and LGBTQ+ History Month. Visitors from sister city Querétaro, Mexico, were recognized. The council then considered the consent agenda (items 4–17) and a major grant application for military infrastructure. The meeting adjourned at 11:27 a.m. after an executive session.

Consent Calendar

Items 4–17 were approved unanimously.
Item 15 (FY 2026 annual audit plan) was highlighted by Councilmember Via Gran, who noted its approval by the audit committee and stressed accountability.
Item 9 (appointment of Liana Morales to the San Antonio Youth Commission) was highlighted by Councilmember Castillo, who discussed the commission's role in youth mental health funding.
Councilmember Spears highlighted 21 appointments/reappointments, including Moses Doell (Zoning Commission), Ronald Marlin (Animal Care Services), Celeste Tidwell (Status of Women), and others.

Public Comments & Testimony

Jack Finger spoke on Item 15, questioning whether audits would examine homeless hotel usage and election fraud, and asking who would be held accountable for any fraud found.

Discussion Items

Item 3 – Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant (DAG) Application: Presented by General Ayala, this ordinance authorized applying for and accepting a $5 million state grant with a $10 million city cash match (included in the FY 2026 capital budget) to renovate the South Beach Pavilion at Fort Sam Houston. The project aims to relocate Defense Health Agency functions from high-cost leases (Falls Church, D.C.), creating approximately 560 new jobs. The county is committing a matching $10 million plus a separate DAG application. Total renovation cost estimates are $36–$40 million; the gap beyond $30 million is expected to be covered by the Defense Health Agency. Council members expressed strong support, noting the decade-long effort and the economic impact. The mayor emphasized the need to continue recruiting missions. The motion to approve was made and seconded, and carried unanimously.

Key Outcomes

Consent Agenda Approved unanimously.
Item 3 Approved unanimously, authorizing the grant application and acceptance.
Executive Session was held from 10:43 a.m. to 11:27 a.m. to discuss economic development negotiations, real property, and legal issues; no official action was taken.

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