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San Antonio City Council Meeting - January 29, 2026

City Council — Thursday, January 29, 2026

BodySan Antonio, Texas

SessionCity Council

DateThursday, January 29, 2026

StatusFILED

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Sa.gov Diagonal TV S.A.

1:17

Good morning, everyone.

1:18

The time is now 17 AM on January 29th, 2026, and the meeting of the San Antonio City Council is now called to order.

1:24

Madam Clerk, please call roll.

1:27

Councilmember Corps.

1:28

Present.

1:29

Councilmember Villa Gran.

1:31

Here.

1:31

Councilmember Mungia.

1:33

Present.

1:33

Councilmember Castillo.

1:35

Here.

1:35

Councilmember Galvan.

1:36

Here.

1:37

Councilmember Alderete Gavito.

1:39

Here.

1:39

Councilmember Mesa Gonzalez.

1:41

Councilmember Spears.

1:43

Councilmember White.

1:45

Mayor Jones.

1:46

Mayor Pro Tem Mickey Rodriguez.

1:48

Present.

1:49

Mayor Pro Tem, we have quorum.

1:51

Thank you so much.

1:52

I would like to invite Councilmember White to introduce today's invocator.

2:00

Thank you.

2:01

Um, it's my honor today to introduce Father Pat O'Brien.

2:05

Father Pat was born just outside of New York City to parents from Brooklyn and Queens, and he grew up as the oldest of three children in an Air Force family.

2:13

His father's military service as a Jag lawyer took his family across multiple states in four countries, including France and England.

2:20

An experience that shaped his deep appreciation for service and adaptability.

2:25

Father Pat decided to enter the seminary and studied for the Archdiocese of Denver, and he was ordained as a priest in 1989.

2:33

Staying true to his commitment to service, Father Pat has also served as a U.S.

2:37

Air Force Reserve chaplain, worked in real estate management, assisting the diocese with their real estate needs, and has been active in civic life, including service service as a Civil O City Council member and as Mayor Pro Tem.

2:51

Most recently, Father Pat was a president of the Randolph Air Power Community Council in 2016.

2:57

He was incarnated into the Archdiocese of San Antonio.

3:00

Father Pat is known for his love of family, learning, community involvement, and deep gratitude for a vocation that continues to bring him joy and purpose each day.

3:10

Father Pat, thank you for being here.

3:12

And Councilman, they did say I could say anything I wanted to, so I'm sorry for that.

3:15

But I just wanted to do a quick thank you.

3:17

I was the I ran, I was the director of operations for the Yanaguana at the time as it was transitioning with the Boons.

3:29

I'd like to say we did a good job trying to get things right.

3:32

You have a phenomenal crew down there.

3:33

Mr.

3:33

Telemantes and his crew have just taken really good care of my cousin was just here a few weekends ago and just took a random barge and said, wow, this is amazing.

3:41

So to all of you, thank you for what you've done with them.

3:44

I was gonna I'm gonna write you guys a letter, but I just figured since I'm here, I would drop say that now.

3:48

So let us pray.

3:54

Gracious and loving God, we thank you for the gift of San Antonio, its rich history.

4:00

We happen to be just yards away from the center of where the city began.

4:05

We give you thanks for diverse people, the shared hope that binds us together.

4:09

As members of the City Council gather today, we ask you to pour out your spirit of wisdom, humility, and peace upon each of them.

4:17

Calm every anxious heart, soften every hardened edge, quiet every voice that seeks division, and strengthen every voice that seeks a common good.

4:28

Help us all to serve help all who serve here to listen deeply, speak truthfully, and to work collaboratively.

4:35

Remembering that every policy, every vote, every every debate are real people, real families, and real lives.

4:43

May disagreement never become disrespect disrespect.

4:46

May passion never overcome compassion, and may unity never be mistaken for uniformity.

4:53

Bless their work so that justice may be pursued with mercy, decisions made with integrity, and leadership be exercised with courage and care.

5:02

May San San Antonio continue to be a city known not just for its beauty and culture, but for its commitment to peace, cooperation, and the dignity of every human person.

5:14

We entrust this council, this city, and all who call it home to your loving care.

5:20

Amen.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting

Community Engagement████████████████████████24%

Budget██████████████████18%

Procedural██████████████14%

Public Education██████████████14%

Equity in Transportation██████████10%

Public Health█████████9%

Zoning and Land Use████████8%

Public Safety███3%

Summary of Proceedings

San Antonio City Council Meeting - January 29, 2026

The San Antonio City Council convened on January 29, 2026, at 9:17 AM. The meeting included proclamations, public recognitions, consent agenda approvals, and discussion on the sale of surplus property. The council approved the sale of former Fire Station 24 with an amendment to allocate proceeds to a District 2 parks project, amid concerns about precedent.

Consent Calendar

Approved minutes from January 14-15, 2026 meetings.
Approved consent agenda items 4-24, including appointments and funding allocations.
- Councilmember Galvan highlighted appointments of Rosemary Gomez to the City County Joint Commission on Elderly Affairs and Joseph Nogle to the Small Business Economic Development Advocacy Committee.
- Councilmember Castillo highlighted the reappointment of Maria Cruz to the Zoning Board of Adjustments and acceptance of funding for an MIU care station at Haven.
Item 8 was pulled for individual consideration.

Public Comments & Testimony

No public speakers signed up to speak on the consent agenda.

Discussion Items

Sale of Former Fire Station 24 (Item 8): Councilmember McKee Rodriguez moved to amend the item to allocate all funds ($152,000) from the sale of the property at 1940 Austin Highway to a to-be-determined District 2 parks project. City Manager expressed concern that earmarking proceeds sets a bad precedent for the general fund. Multiple councilmembers (Castillo, Villagran, Gonzales, Alderete Gavito, White) supported the amendment but called for a broader council policy discussion on equitable resource distribution. The city manager suggested covering demolition costs ($65,000) at a minimum. The amendment passed, and the main motion as amended was approved.

Key Outcomes

Decision: Item 8 approved as amended, directing all sale proceeds to a District 2 parks project.
Directive: Full council to discuss a policy on surplus property sale proceeds in a February B session.
Proclamations: February 6, 2026 designated as National Wear Red Day; January 28 designated as Coach Popovich Day.
Points of Personal Privilege: Recognitions for Coach Johnny Manuel Rodriguez (passed January 14) and the Southwest Legacy High School Titan Cheer team (national qualifiers).
City Manager's Report: Spotlight video on the new Pre-K for SA South Education Center, serving 360 children, with applications opening February 1.

Meeting Transcript

Sa.gov Diagonal TV S.A. Good morning, everyone. The time is now 17 AM on January 29th, 2026, and the meeting of the San Antonio City Council is now called to order. Madam Clerk, please call roll. Councilmember Corps. Present. Councilmember Villa Gran. Here. Councilmember Mungia. Present. Councilmember Castillo. Here. Councilmember Galvan. Here. Councilmember Alderete Gavito. Here. Councilmember Mesa Gonzalez. Councilmember Spears. Councilmember White. Mayor Jones. Mayor Pro Tem Mickey Rodriguez. Present. Mayor Pro Tem, we have quorum. Thank you so much. I would like to invite Councilmember White to introduce today's invocator. Thank you. Um, it's my honor today to introduce Father Pat O'Brien. Father Pat was born just outside of New York City to parents from Brooklyn and Queens, and he grew up as the oldest of three children in an Air Force family. His father's military service as a Jag lawyer took his family across multiple states in four countries, including France and England. An experience that shaped his deep appreciation for service and adaptability. Father Pat decided to enter the seminary and studied for the Archdiocese of Denver, and he was ordained as a priest in 1989. Staying true to his commitment to service, Father Pat has also served as a U.S. Air Force Reserve chaplain, worked in real estate management, assisting the diocese with their real estate needs, and has been active in civic life, including service service as a Civil O City Council member and as Mayor Pro Tem. Most recently, Father Pat was a president of the Randolph Air Power Community Council in 2016. He was incarnated into the Archdiocese of San Antonio. Father Pat is known for his love of family, learning, community involvement, and deep gratitude for a vocation that continues to bring him joy and purpose each day. Father Pat, thank you for being here. And Councilman, they did say I could say anything I wanted to, so I'm sorry for that. But I just wanted to do a quick thank you. I was the I ran, I was the director of operations for the Yanaguana at the time as it was transitioning with the Boons. I'd like to say we did a good job trying to get things right. You have a phenomenal crew down there. Mr. Telemantes and his crew have just taken really good care of my cousin was just here a few weekends ago and just took a random barge and said, wow, this is amazing. So to all of you, thank you for what you've done with them. I was gonna I'm gonna write you guys a letter, but I just figured since I'm here, I would drop say that now. So let us pray. Gracious and loving God, we thank you for the gift of San Antonio, its rich history. We happen to be just yards away from the center of where the city began. We give you thanks for diverse people, the shared hope that binds us together.

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