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Record of Proceedings

San Antonio City Council Meeting – April 30, 2026

City Council — Thursday, April 30, 2026
BodySan Antonio, Texas
SessionCity Council
DateThursday, April 30, 2026
StatusFILED
Video Record
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Transcript — Verbatim
0:02

Telling you everything's gonna be okay.

0:07

Believe in spirit, believe in his source.

0:10

I sit with steelness.

0:11

I'm hearing his voice, telling me everything's gonna be okay.

0:20

Black out of noise, only steals.

0:22

Do you hear his voice?

0:24

Telling you every day.

0:29

Believe in spirit, believe in his source.

0:34

Telling me everything's gonna be okay.

1:19

Good morning, everyone.

1:20

The time is now 9:10 AM on April 30th, 2026, and the meeting of the San Antonio City Council is now called to order.

1:26

Madam Clerk, please call roll.

1:28

Councilmember Corr.

1:30

Councilmember Via Gran.

1:32

Here.

1:33

Councilmember Mungia.

1:35

Councilmember Castillo.

1:36

Here.

1:37

Councilmember Galvan.

1:39

Here.

1:39

Councilmember Alderete Gavito.

1:41

Here.

1:41

Councilmember Mesa Gonzalez.

1:43

Present.

1:44

Councilmember Spears.

1:45

Here.

1:45

Councilmember White.

1:47

Mayor Jones.

1:49

Mayor Pro Tim.

1:50

Mickey Rodriguez.

1:51

Present.

1:52

Mayor Pro Tim, we have quorum.

1:53

Wonderful.

1:53

Thank you.

1:54

Thank you again all for all for being here today.

1:56

We're gonna have a very fast session, I imagine.

1:59

But we'll begin with our invocation.

2:00

Councilmember Messi Gonzalez is recognized to introduce introduce today's invocator.

2:04

Thank you, Mayor Pro Tem.

2:06

Today I'm proud to introduce Reverend Carrie Geta, who has served as rector of St.

2:11

Francis's Episcopal Church since June 2020.

2:14

She brings in to her ministry a deep commitment to formation, service to the community, and faithful discernment shaped by years of service in the Episcopal Church.

2:22

Reverend Guetta is passionate about nurturing spiritual growth, cultivating meaningful relationships, serving those in need in our community, and equipping others for ministry.

2:32

Together with her husband Jodi, they have a full and joyful family life with their two daughters, two son-in-laws, and four beloved grandchildren.

2:40

St.

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Francis is a wonderful church located in District 8 with a long history of serving the community through food pantries, a community garden, various recovery meetings offered on site, and a weekly refugee refugee health clinic in partnership with UT Health San Antonio.

2:56

Thank you, Reverend Graff for being here.

2:58

Thank you.

3:00

Will you pray with me?

3:07

Almighty God, send down upon these who hold office in the city of San Antonio the spirit of wisdom, charity, and justice, that with steadfast purpose, they may faithfully serve in their offices to promote the well-being of all people.

3:26

Renew the ties of mutual regard which form our civic life.

3:36

Enable us to eliminate poverty, prejudice, and depression, that peace may prevail with righteousness and justice with order, and that men and women from different cultures and with different talents may find with one another the fulfillment of our humanity.

4:00

Amen.

4:40

Please vote.

5:00

We have a number of uh points of personal privilege and proclamations.

5:03

I will start with a proclamation for transgender history week.

5:06

Sophia Sopova with equality sexist is recognized.

5:10

But first I'll read the I'll read the proposition.

5:15

Whereas the city of San Antonio reaffirms its commitment to protecting the rights, dignity, and bodily autonomy of all residents, ensuring every person can live as their authentic self, free from discrimination, and whereas Transgender History Week is an annual observance dedicated to celebrating the millennia old history, rich culture, and enduring resilience of transgender, non-binary, gender diverse, and intersex individuals globally, and whereas gender diverse people have existed across all cultures throughout human history and contribute significantly to society through their leadership, art, advocacy, and distinct perspectives.

5:49

And whereas acknowledging these often overlooked or erased histories is essential to counter misinformation and ensure that the culture, knowledge, and experience of trans ancestors are preserved and shared as a source of well-being and a toolkit for liberation today.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
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Procedural█████████████████████████25%
Public Engagement█████████████13%
Public Safety████████████12%
Personnel Matters██████6%
Racial Equity███3%
Parks and Recreation███3%
Infrastructure███3%
Procurement and Contracting█1%
Summary of Proceedings

San Antonio City Council Meeting – April 30, 2026

Meeting called to order at 9:10 AM on April 30, 2026, by Mayor Pro Tem Jalen McKee Rodriguez, with roll call and quorum. Invocation was delivered by Reverend Carrie Geta of St. Francis's Episcopal Church. The meeting included proclamations, points of personal privilege, a city manager's report, approval of the consent agenda, and an executive session. The council reconvened in open session at 12:49 PM, with no official action taken during executive session.

Proclamations

  • Transgender History Week (May 4–10, 2026): Proclamation recognizing transgender history and contributions. Speakers included Sophia Sopova (Equality Texas), who noted historical figures such as Dr. James Berry (transgender man who perfected the C-section) and Dr. Alan Hart (pioneer in tuberculosis testing). Leo Castellon Guiano (Thrive Youth Center) and Chris Chun (Fiesta Youth) spoke on the importance of visibility and healthcare access. Rain (founder of the March of Us) called for continued support beyond photo ops. Lindsay Andrews (San Antonio Arts Commission) highlighted trans joy and creativity. Council members expressed support, with Councilmember Karr announcing a future CCR for a memorial way honoring Erica Andrews. Councilmember Mesa Gonzalez shared personal stories about trans youth suicide attempts, emphasizing the need for safety.
  • National Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Peoples Awareness Day (May 5, 2026): Proclamation recognizing the crisis. Ramon D. Vasquez (Tepilam Kualitecan nation) announced the San Antonio Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People Coalition. Jordan Galvan (AITSCM) provided statistics: 10,248 missing indigenous peoples reported in 2024 (5,614 women, 4,628 men), most under 18, and Texas as the second-largest state for these cases. She noted a $1.3 million SAPD forensic genealogy program targeting 366 unsolved homicides and 49 sexual assaults. Stacey Kawakeolani (board member) stood in solidarity. Council members pledged action, including working with SAPD and noting the anniversary of Jonathan Joss's killing.

Points of Personal Privilege

  • Councilmember Mesa Gonzalez recognized the 19th anniversary of the Bob Ross Senior Center. Steve Ross, son of the late Councilman Bob Ross, spoke about his father's vision and thanked the council for naming the center after him.

City Manager's Report

  • Eric Deverra highlighted Walter Barrett, a solid waste manager who received the 2026 Legacy Award from the Baptist Ministers Union. A video showcased Barrett's work managing safety training, including a simulator for truck drivers. Barrett serves on the Black and African American Employee Affinity Group Steering Committee.

Consent Agenda

  • Items 5 through 27 were approved as a group. Highlights included:
    • Item 5: New parking structure at San Antonio International Airport (450 additional spaces) funded from interim financing airport improvement contingency.
    • Item 6: Capital improvements for the Central Fire Department burn building (District 6).
    • Item 9: Grant application for Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority ($1.5 million) for a regional task force.
    • Item 10: Grant for Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training ($6,000) from the Office of the Governor.
    • Item 11: Reappointment of Jolyn LeBlanc Jamison and Mary Lou Reyna to the San Antonio Water System board.
    • Item 14: Appointment of Valerie Martinez (Our Lady of the Lake University professor) to the CC's Commission.
    • Item 15: Appointment of Suzanne Scott to the Stormwater Committee.
    • Item 17: Appointment of Justin Johnson to the Small Business Advisory Commission.
    • Item 18: Appointment of Councilmember Viagran to the Texas Municipal League Board of Directors.
    • Item 21: Large area rezoning from industrial to residential to allow home rehabilitation.

Executive Session

  • Council met in executive session from 10:22 AM to 12:49 PM to discuss economic development negotiations (Section 551.087), real property (Section 551.072), and legal issues including litigation, emergency preparedness, and collective bargaining (Section 551.071). No official action was taken.

Key Outcomes

  • Consent agenda approved unanimously.
  • No other votes or formal decisions were made during open session.

Meeting Transcript

Telling you everything's gonna be okay. Believe in spirit, believe in his source. I sit with steelness. I'm hearing his voice, telling me everything's gonna be okay. Black out of noise, only steals. Do you hear his voice? Telling you every day. Believe in spirit, believe in his source. Telling me everything's gonna be okay. Good morning, everyone. The time is now 9:10 AM on April 30th, 2026, and the meeting of the San Antonio City Council is now called to order. Madam Clerk, please call roll. Councilmember Corr. Councilmember Via Gran. Here. Councilmember Mungia. Councilmember Castillo. Here. Councilmember Galvan. Here. Councilmember Alderete Gavito. Here. Councilmember Mesa Gonzalez. Present. Councilmember Spears. Here. Councilmember White. Mayor Jones. Mayor Pro Tim. Mickey Rodriguez. Present. Mayor Pro Tim, we have quorum. Wonderful. Thank you. Thank you again all for all for being here today. We're gonna have a very fast session, I imagine. But we'll begin with our invocation. Councilmember Messi Gonzalez is recognized to introduce introduce today's invocator. Thank you, Mayor Pro Tem. Today I'm proud to introduce Reverend Carrie Geta, who has served as rector of St. Francis's Episcopal Church since June 2020. She brings in to her ministry a deep commitment to formation, service to the community, and faithful discernment shaped by years of service in the Episcopal Church. Reverend Guetta is passionate about nurturing spiritual growth, cultivating meaningful relationships, serving those in need in our community, and equipping others for ministry. Together with her husband Jodi, they have a full and joyful family life with their two daughters, two son-in-laws, and four beloved grandchildren. St. Francis is a wonderful church located in District 8 with a long history of serving the community through food pantries, a community garden, various recovery meetings offered on site, and a weekly refugee refugee health clinic in partnership with UT Health San Antonio. Thank you, Reverend Graff for being here. Thank you. Will you pray with me? Almighty God, send down upon these who hold office in the city of San Antonio the spirit of wisdom, charity, and justice, that with steadfast purpose, they may faithfully serve in their offices to promote the well-being of all people.

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