San Antonio Governance Committee Meeting - January 21, 2026

The Governance Committee of the San Antonio City Council met on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at 10:03 AM. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Jones and included roll call, approval of minutes, public comment, and three action items related to senior protection, a community benefits agreement oversight commission, and a Spurs arena project accountability dashboard. The meeting adjourned at 11:10 AM.

Consent Calendar

• Approval of Minutes: The minutes from the December 11, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously with a motion and second, no corrections or amendments.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Darrell Greer (AARP Regional Program Manager, South Texas Adult Protective Services Community Board): Expressed full support for Councilwoman Castillo’s policy proposal to enhance senior protection. Cited national scam losses of $16.6 billion (FBI), with Texas ranking second at $1.3 billion. Offered AARP’s resources and programming to further protect older adults.

Discussion Items

• Item 2: Council Consideration Request on Enhancing Senior Protection (Councilmember Castillo, District 5)

  • Staff (Melody Woosley, Human Services Director) presented current initiatives: enrollment in Do Not Call registries, legal referrals, fraud awareness campaigns, partnerships with Bear County’s Elder Fraud Task Force and Senior Justice Assessment Center, and a forthcoming status of older adults report. Recommended forwarding actions to the Public Safety Committee’s Elder Abuse Subcommittee, implementing enhancements within FY26 resources, and developing cost estimates for expanded services.
  • Councilmembers discussed the need for metrics to measure impact, better utilization of the Joint Commission on Elderly Affairs, and legislative advocacy at the state level. Councilmember McKee Rodriguez supported staff’s recommendation, Councilmember Viagran expressed frustration with slow progress, and Councilmember Mungia emphasized mobilizing resources and leveraging partners like AARP. The motion to approve the staff recommendation passed unanimously.

• Item 3: Council Consideration Request on Community Benefits Agreement Oversight Commission (Councilmember Core, District 1)

  • Staff presented a proposal to create a commission to oversee the $75 million (2.5 million/year for 30 years) community benefits fund from the Spurs arena term sheet. The commission would include appointments from each council member, mayor, SAISD, Bear County, and advisory reps from the city, county, and Spurs.
  • Councilmember Core explained the need for genuine community engagement after prior surveys. Councilmembers raised concerns: the small annual amount ($2.5M), potential duplication of council authority, representation of the east side, and whether the county should have a vote without contributing. Several councilmembers suggested alternatives like a revenue bond or leveraging partners. The item was continued to the next Governance Committee meeting (motion passed).

• Item 4: Council Consideration Request on Spurs Arena Project Accountability Dashboard (Councilmembers Castillo and White)

  • Staff recommended creating a dashboard for the entire Sports & Entertainment District (including the arena, convention center expansion, and potentially the Missions baseball stadium) rather than just the arena. The dashboard would be public-facing, tracking project milestones, financial commitments, and community benefits. The city issued an RFQ for an executive program manager (EPM) to help design the dashboard, expected contract approval by mid-April.
  • Councilmembers supported the dashboard but requested it be easy to use, include public meeting notices, and show PFC revenue distribution. The motion was amended to include the entire district and the Missions baseball project. The amended motion passed unanimously.

Key Outcomes

• Item 2 (Senior Protection): Approved staff recommendation to forward actions to the Elder Abuse Subcommittee, implement enhancements within FY26 resources, and develop cost estimates. All councilmembers voted in favor.
• Item 3 (CBA Oversight Commission): Continued to the next Governance Committee meeting for further discussion on structure, funding, and county involvement. Motion passed with no opposition.
• Item 4 (Dashboard): Approved as amended to include the Sports & Entertainment District and Missions baseball project. The EPM will design the dashboard, with a B session presentation to council before finalization. Motion passed unanimously.