San Antonio City Council Regular Meeting – June 4, 2026
San Antonio City Council Regular Meeting – June 4, 2026
The San Antonio City Council convened on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 9:05 AM. The meeting included a proclamation declaring June as Pride Month, several community recognitions, a consent agenda approval, and an executive session. No individual items were pulled for separate discussion.
Consent Calendar
- Item 5: Approval of $5 million from the 2022 bond for the West End Park Senior Center (Whiha neighborhood), including a full-service kitchen.
- Item 6: Redesign of South Brazos in District 5, including bicycle, pedestrian, traffic, and potential drainage upgrades, coordinated with SAWS and CPS Energy.
- Item 7: $3.2 million for Riverwalk channel improvements, focusing on ADA accessibility as part of the ongoing Riverwalk Strategic Plan.
- Item 14: Appointment of Nydia Young (rising junior at Construction Careers Academy) to the Central Youth Commission.
- Item 15: Appointment of Kirat Purry (TMI Episcopal student) to the San Antonio Youth Commission.
- Item 16: Appointment of Jillyn (from Building Hope Together) to the West Side Tours Board.
- Item 20: Ordinance extending the income threshold for CPS Energy’s Affordable Discount Program (ADP) to allow customers at or below 150% of the federal poverty level to continue qualifying through January 2027. Councilmember Alderete Gavito noted the expansion added 29,000 families; without this extension, those families would lose eligibility under the previous 125% threshold. (See Public Comments for opposition.)
Public Comments & Testimony
- Jack Finger opposed Item 20, arguing that the temporary expansion of the ADP income threshold should not be extended further. He quoted economist Milton Friedman (“Nothing is as permanent as a temporary government program”) and stated that the program increases costs for other ratepayers, pressuring rate increases.
Proclamations & Recognitions
- Pride Month Proclamation: Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones read a proclamation designating June 2026 as Pride Month, marking the 57th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising. Councilmember McKee Rodriguez shared personal experiences of discrimination, emphasized the struggles of LGBTQ+ individuals, and called for continued advocacy. Other council members expressed support, highlighted progress (e.g., the first Pride Cultural Heritage District, housing bond funding for the Thriving Center, and a forthcoming mural RFP), and specifically acknowledged the challenges facing transgender community members.
- Chromosome 18 Registry and Research Society: Councilmember Alderete Gavito recognized Dr. Janine Cody, her daughter Elizabeth, and CEO Neil Parker. The registry connects over 8,000 families worldwide; the Clinical Research Center at UT Health San Antonio, celebrating 35 years, is the only dedicated chromosome 18 research center globally. The 31st annual family conference is scheduled for July 12–15, 2026, in San Antonio.
- Las Palmas Leadership School for Girls: Three students (Cora Moffitt, Sophia Thames, Roxy DeLeon) from Edgewood ISD will represent San Antonio at the Destination Imagination Global Finals in China. Council members praised their achievement and the leadership of Principal Dr. Munoz.
Discussion Items
- Roll Call and Approval of Minutes: Minutes from the previous meeting were approved unanimously.
- City Manager’s Report: No report was given.
- Consent Agenda Approval: The consent agenda was approved without objection after council members highlighted several items (see Consent Calendar).
Key Outcomes
- Consent Agenda Approved: Motion carried unanimously. No items were pulled for individual consideration.
- Executive Session: The council met in executive session from 9:49 AM to 12:06 PM to discuss economic development negotiations, real property matters, and legal issues. No official action was taken.
- Meeting Adjourned: The meeting concluded at 12:06 PM.
Meeting Transcript
Build up San Antonio with the rhythm here we go. Remember, bring it by to the night. Turn it up at the heartbeat hit. Everybody call out when the snake starts to hit by the Alamo down to the river one go. When I play the drums, everybody say, Whoa! So San Antonio with the rhythm here we go. And so now in the beat drums, everybody, let's go. Let's go. Let's go. Good morning. The time is now 9 05 a.m. on June 4th, 2026, and the meeting of the San Antonio City Council is called to order. Madam Clerk, please call roll. Councilmember Corps is here virtually. Councilmember McKee Rodriguez. Councilmember Via Gran. Here. Councilmember Mungia. Councilmember Castillo. Here. Council Member Galvan. Here. Councilmember Aldereta Gavito. Councilmember Mesa Gonzalez. Councilmember Spears. Council Member White. Mayor Jones. Here. Mayor, we have Corn. Great. Thank you, Madam Clerk. Today's invocature is the guest of Council Member Viegran. Thank you, Mayor. It was it is with great pleasure to introduce my guest invocators, the daughters of Mary help of Christians, also known as the Salation Sisters of St. John Bosco and affectionately recognized today as the Spurs sisters, which have recently captured national attention and become a social media sensation during the NBA Western Conference Finals. Yet behind the viral moments is a remarkable global community of women whose mission has been transforming young lives for more than a hundred and fifty years. Founded on August 5th, 1872 in Mornice, Italy, by Saint John Bosco and Saint Mary Dominica Mazzarello. Today the congregation numbers more than eleven thousand five hundred sisters. They serve in ninety-six countries across every continent, united by a passion for educating, evangelizing, and accompanying young people, especially those who are vulnerable and marginalized. The sisters draw their strength from a vibrant spiritual life centered on frequent reception of the sacraments, particularly the Eucharist, and a profound trust in Mary's maternal guidance. Their simple yet deep prayer life, strong sense of community, and youth-centered mission provided the energy and resilience needed to respond to the challenges facing today's world. The congregation's distinctive Salation Spirituality is rooted in Don Bosco's practical and compassionate educational method, which emphasizes reason, religion, love, and kindness. This approach continues to shape their ministries and relationships with young people around the globe. The Salation sisters arrived in the United States in 1908 when four young missionaries journeyed from Italy to New Jersey to establish the Salation charism in America. Their presence expanded in Texas in 1934 and California in 1950. As the mission grew, United States and Canada were organized into two provinces and the original Eastern Province and then creating the Western Province headquartered here in San Antonio, Texas. Today the Salation sisters of the Western Province served through a wide range of ministries, including early childhood, elementary and secondary education, youth and young adult ministry, summer camp, and outreach programs for disadvantaged women and children. The Salation sisters teach at and administer two schools and actually some people in this room were students of the sisters here and St. John Bosco. So it in 2022, the daughters of Mary Help of Christians celebrate their 150 anniversary of their founding milestone, honoring a rich legacy of faith, service, and dedication to youth, whether in classroom parishes, youth centers, and cheering courtside for their hometown Spurs, the Salation Sisters can continue to embody joy, hope, and their unwavering commitment to the next generation of youth here in our city.
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