CITY OF ALAMO HEIGHTS CITY COUNCIL May 13,2024  A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Alamo Heights, Texas was held at the Council Chamber, located at 6116 Broadway, San Antonio, Texas, at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, May 13, 2024. A teleconference was held via Zoom; staff and meeting attendees were welcomed  in the Council Chamber.  Composing a quorum were: Mayor Bobby Rosenthal Mayor Pro Tem Lynda Billa Burke Councilmember Lawson Jessee Councilmember Karl P. Baker Councilmember Blake M. Bonner Councilmember John Savage Also attending were: City Manager Buddy Kuhn Assistant City Manager Phil Laney City Attorney Frank J. Garza Director of Finance Robert Galindo Assistant to City Manager Jennifer Reyna City Secretary Elsa T. Robles Police ChiefRick Pruitt Fire ChiefMichael Gdovin Deputy Police Chief Cindy Pruitt Public Works Director Frank Orta  Community Development Services Director Lety Hernandez  Mayor Bobby Rosenthal opened the meeting at 5:33 p.m.  Item #1  Presentation of $1.00 each to the Mayor and Council Members for  Compensation as per City Charter, Article IV, Section13  Finance Director Robert Galindo thanked the City Council for their dedication to serving  the community and presented them with a dollar for their service.  Item #2  Presentation of Certificates of Election and administration of Oaths of Office to newly elected officials: Councilmember Place 3 - Blake M. Bonner, Councilmember. Place 4 Lynda Billa Burke, and Councilmember,  Place5-, John Savage    May 13, 2024 City Council Meeting  City Secretary Elsa T. Robles stated on February 26, 2024, the General Election for the City of Alamo Heights was cancelled due to unopposed candidates. She congratulated Blake M. Bonner - Councilmember, Place 3, Lynda Billa Burke Councilmember, Place 4, and John Savage - Councilmember, Place 5 and administered the Oath of Office to the incumbents.  Item #3  Election ofl Mayor Pro Tempore  Councilmember Blake M. Bonner moved to nominate Councilmember Lynda Billa Burke as Mayor Pro Tempore. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Lawson Jessee and passed  by unanimous vote.  Item #4  Approval of Minutes  Mayor Rosenthal asked the City Council for a motion on the April 29, 2024 Special City Council Meeting minutes. Councilmember Lawson Jessee moved to approve the minutes as presented. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Lynda Billa Burke and passed by  unanimous vote.  Item# #5  Announcements  Mayor Rosenthal read the following caption.  a. National Police Week, May 12-18, 2024  Police Chief Rick Pruitt announced this week is National Police Week which remembers police officers who have died in the line of duty. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed Public Law 87-726 designating May 15th as Peace Officers' Memorial Day and the week in  which May 15th falls as National Police Week.  Police Chief Pruitt added during this time, people offer honor, remembrance, and peer support, while allowing law enforcement, survivors, and citizens to gather and pay homage to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. He noted in 2023, one-hundred thirty-one (131)  police officers were killed in the line ofd duty; fifty-nine (59) to date 2024.  Police Chief Pruitt asked City Council to respectfully lower the flags at City Hall to half- staff on Police Memorial Day, May 15th, 2024 on behalf of all police officers who have made  the ultimate sacrifice, regardless of circumstances.  2    May 13, 2024 City Council Meeting  b. EMS Week, May 19-25, 2024  Fire Chief Michael Gdovin announced the City of Alamo Heights (COAH) will be observing EMS Week. EMS Week is the time we honor the entire EMS profession and its importance in protecting the safety and health of our citizens. He stated May 19-25, 2024 marks the 50th Anniversary of EMS Week and EMS Appreciation Day is May 25, 2024. Fire Chief Gdovin added the city facility lights will be turned blue this week for law enforcement and blue  and white next week for Public Works Week.  Public Works Week, May 19-25,2024  Public Works Director Frank Orta stated Public Works would be observing Public Works Week May 19-25, 2024 with this year's slogan, "Advancing Quality of Life for AIl". The American Public Works Association (APWA) was established in 1937 and has been celebrating public Works week since 1960. Mr. Orta stated observing this week is an opportunity to recognize and thank employees who provide diligent and dedicated services to the community. He added for their inaugural year of observing this week, Public Works will recognize Robert  Ortega for his 22 years of exceptional service to the community. d. May City Council Meeting Rescheduled  City Secretary Elsa T. Robles announced the rescheduling of the second City Council meeting in May. The meeting falls on May 27t, Memorial Day, and will be rescheduled to  Tuesday, May 28th at 5:30 p.m.  Item #6  Citizens l0 be Heard  No comments made.  Items for Individual Consideration  Item #7  Mayor Rosenthal read the following caption.  Public Hearing - Planning and Zoning Case No. 438. A request of the Alamo Heights Independent School District, owner, represented by Eric Baumgartner of LPA Design Studios, applicant, for a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for the construction of a new 3-story academic building with new visitor side bleachers and field house building on the identified as CB 4024 LOT ALL OF BLK ALAMO HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL SITE, also known Community Development Services Department Director Lety Hernandez stated the property owner requests a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to construct a new 3-story academic building with new visitor side bleachers and field house building. The property is zoned Single- Family A (SF-A) and is located at 6900 Broadway Street on the east side of between E. Fair  as 6900 Broadway St zoned Single Family District (SF-A).  Oaks Pl and Castano Avenue.  3    May 13, 2024 City Council Meeting  Ms. Hernandez reviewed the existing/proposed site plans, and proposed renderings. The proposed new academic building height is 48'-6". She stated the current SUP does allow the district to exceed height limitations and also waives the current SF-A district requirements to include Setbacks, Articulation, Lot Coverage, Looming, and Floor to Area Ratio (FAR).  Ms. Hernandez continued to explain the current SUP does require the district to get approval of height and street setback requirements. They are required to pay for the installation of any new infrastructure. They must obtain City Council approval, after the Architectural Review Board (ARB) review, of the façade of structures which adjoin the public streets surrounding the property. The district must also obtain City Council approval, after the ARB review, for new signage which adjoins the public streets surrounding the property. Additionally, they must provide adequate on-site parking for students and staff where possible and comply  with all building codes and other governmental requirements.  The demolition of the existing building was reviewed and approved by the ARB and City Council. The permit request is currently completing the review process. The Planning & Zoning Commission (P&Z) considered the request on May 6, 2024 and voted unanimously to  recommend approval oft the request as presented.  Staff mailed public notifications to property owners within the 200-foot radius. Notices were posted on the City's website and on the property. A legal notice was published in the San Antonio. Express-News. Staff received three responses in support, and one in opposition. Mayor Rosenthal opened the public hearing at 5:47 p.m. With no one to speak on the  item, he closed the public hearing at 5:48 p.m.  Item #8  Mayor Rosenthal read the following caption.  Discussion and possible action on Planning and Zoning Case No. 438, a request of the Alamo Heights Independent School District, owner, represented by Eric Baumgartner of LPA Design Studios, applicant, for a Specific Use Permit (SUP) for the construction of a new 3-story academic building with new visitor side bleachers and field house building on the identified as CB 4024 LOT ALL OF BLK ALAMO HEIGHTS HIGH SCHOOL SITE, also known as 6900 Broadway Stz zoned Single Family District (SF-A). Council discussed parking during construction. Mr. Eric Baumgartner representing Alamo Heights ISD addressed the City Council. He stated the district currently owns two properties across the street from the high school that they propose to use as temporary parking lots to offset the parking impact at the district during the two-year construction. They will  request a Specific Use Permit at the next ARB meeting.  Mr. Baumgartner addressed the conçcern of dust control during demolition and construction. He stated the districts construction manager/contractor Bartlett Cocke has dust control plans that will comply with the city's current codes and standards regarding dust control  and storm water pollution prevention and erosion control.  4    May 13, 2024 City Council Meeting  Council shared conçerns with traffic control during the two-year construction phase. Police Chief Pruitt advised as soon as they get information where the laydown areas will be and how equipment will need to access and egress the construction site, then they will be able to establish traffic plans. Mr. Baumgartner added construction contractors would park off site at  local church parking lots.  Mr. Kuhn commented he had met with Bartlett Cocke who explained there would be two construction superintendents, one who will supervise the demolition phase and one that will supervise the construction phase. Mr. Kuhn stated that they had dust control plans to put in place to abate dust and asbestos during demolition and added many things are going to happen pretty quickly after the last day ofschool to prepare for the demolition as they are on a tight schedule. After a brief discussion, Councilmember Lawson Jessee moved to approve Planning and Zoning Case No. 438 as presented. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Billa Burke  and passed by unanimous vote. Items for Individual Consideration  Item #9  Mayor Rosenthal read the following caption.  Presentation of Financial and Investment Report for the second quarter ending Finance Director Robert Galindo presented the second quarter financial and investment report ending March 31, 2024. The report focused on the General Fund Revenues & Expenditures, Utility Fund Revenues & Expenditures, Capital Projects Fund, Investment Portfolio Update, and Summary of City's Financial Position. The General Fund total revenue ended at $9,138,741, equal to 73% of the budget. Mr. Galindo noted revenues are doing really well. Property tax collections are currently over $7,248,060. In sales taxes collection is at $1,264,257 for the first six months which is -$158,305 as compared to last year at this time. This  March 31,2024  is due to inflation.  Mr. Galindo stated the General Fund expenditures are currently at $5.6M or 46% of the budget for the year. All departments are within budget. Net revenues were $3.4M over  expenditures, which has been the trend for the past several years.  The Utility Fund total revenues ended the quarter at $2.1M or 35% of the budget. Total expenditures were $1.8M or 31% of the budget with revenue over expenses of $280,497 for the  Utility Fund.  Mr. Galindo stated the city still has a bit of work to do with capital expenditures. Capital Projects Fund beginning fund balance for the fiscal year was $15,282,104 which includes the proceeds from the 2021 Bond Issuance of $13,250,000. An interest of $396,883 was earned from investments. After expenses of$1,490, the fund balance ended the quarter at $15,677,497. Mr. Galindo reviewed the investment portfolio which includes 0.7% of funds in a CD with Jefferson Bank, a small savings account with Jefferson Bank of $1,225. He stated 35% of the portfolios are made up of individual bonds with the Federal Home Loan Bank and Farm Federal Farm Credit Bank. The investment pools equal $21.2M or 62.7% of the fund. The  5    May 13, 2024 City Council Meeting  overall investment portfolio balance is $33,962,166. The average yield for the investment portfolio was 5.34% on the Federal Home Loan Bonds and 5.62% in the Federal Farm Credit Bank. The investment pools average out to 5.45% and is in line with the 90-Day U.S. Treasury benchmark of 5.23%. Mr. Galindo stated the report complies with the investment strategies as established by the City of Alamo Heights Investment Policy and the Public Funds Investment  Act (Chapter 2256).  In closing, Mr. Galindo reviewed the 2nd Quarter Performance Summary:  PERFORMANCE THROUGH 50% OF BUDGET  %of Budget Current Quarter YTD Quarter  GENERAL FUND Total Revenues Total Expenditures Total Property Tax Collections Sales Tax Revenues ENTERPRISE FUND Utility Fund Revenues Utility Fund Expenditures  73% 46% 90% 49% 35% 31%  Positive Positive Positive Negative Negative Positive  Positive Positive Positive Positive Positive Positive  Council asked Mr. Galindo to share any information on which businesses sales taxes have declined. Council discussed any projected budget deficits due to property tax collections. City Manager Buddy Kuhn answered the biggest portion of revenues come from property taxes, which is about 54%. The city recently received the evaluation update from the Bexar County Appraisal District. He stated the initial rate is right around 5% increase in property evaluation. So that seems to be still positive, but noted next fiscal year, staff will budget a bit less on sales tax revenue because of current trends. He added all departments are working on their baselines for next year and are submitting their budget projections for review. This information  will be available at the Strategic Action Plan workshop in. June.  With no further business to consider, Mayor Pro Tem Bonner moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:10 p.m. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Baker and passed by  unanimous vote.  PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 28h DAY OF MAY,2024.  - N  m  TRMC   City Secretary  G