San Antonio City Council Meeting - October 15, 2026

The San Antonio City Council met on October 15, 2026, with Mayor Ron Nirenberg and councilmembers present. After roll call confirming a quorum, the council moved to the consent agenda. Items 13 and 14 were set for individual consideration; the remaining items (1–12 and 15) were considered on consent. The meeting adjourned at 2:15 PM.

Consent Calendar

• The consent agenda included routine approvals and unanimous actions. Councilmember Corr highlighted two new Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) zones and a new Italian restaurant at the old La Facasha building, welcoming the owner. A motion to approve the balance of the consent agenda (items 1–12 and 15) was made, seconded, and carried.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Jack Finger spoke on consent agenda items 1, 3, and 4. He opposed item 1, an alcohol variance to allow alcohol sales within 300 feet of Bonham Elementary School, questioning the necessity. He also opposed items 3 and 4, a zoning change from C-2 to C-2 CD for conditional use as a motor vehicle sales lot (used car lot) on Blanco Road, arguing the area already had many such lots. He urged the council to deny these items.
• Later, during individual items, Jack Finger again spoke on items 13 and 14, noting that planning and zoning staff and commissions all recommended denial. He stated the proposed auto paint and body repair shop would abut single-family residences without adequate buffers from hazardous emissions, making it incompatible and detrimental. He cited that 15–30% of notified residents opposed the project.

Discussion Items

• Items 13 and 14 (District 9): A plan amendment from community commercial to regional commercial and rezoning from C-3 to C-3S with specific use authorization for auto paint and body repair, including outside storage screened from view. The property is at 12139 Jones Maltzberger Road. Staff, the Zoning Commission, and the Planning Commission all recommended denial. Notices were mailed: within 200 feet, 7 returned in favor, 2 in opposition; beyond 200 feet, 7 in favor, 1 in opposition. Councilwoman Spears, the district representative, moved to approve, stating she had considered surrounding neighborhood input. The motion was seconded and carried.

Key Outcomes

• Consent agenda (items 1–12 and 15) approved unanimously.
• Items 13 and 14 (plan amendment and zoning change for auto paint/body repair) approved by vote (motion carried).
• Meeting adjourned at 2:15 PM.