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City Council A Session - 2026-03-19

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Decisions
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Market Signals
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Developments

Meeting Summary

The San Antonio City Council held a routine session on March 19, 2026, approving all consent agenda items (5-38) without pulling any for individual discussion. Key approvals included a federal grant for five quick-build transportation projects, a no-objection resolution for 4% housing tax credits for the Quantum Drive residential development in District 4, amendments to the TIF program policy, and construction contracts for the Maverick Creek Greenway expansion and Lady Bird Johnson Park improvements.

Key Decisions (9)

Approved

Consent Agenda Items 5-38

City Council approved all consent agenda items as a group without individual consideration, covering various city contracts, grants, appointments, and policy amendments.

Vote: unanimous
Approved

Quick Build Transportation Projects Grant

Approved federal grant from 2021 bipartisan infrastructure bill for five quick-build transportation projects. Council members Cora and Castillo are developing a long-term quick build policy within public works and transportation.

Vote: unanimous (part of consent agenda)Conditions: Projects to be agendized in upcoming transportation and infrastructure committee for progress review
Approved

Quantum Drive 4% Housing Tax Credits - No Objection Resolution

Resolution of no objection for 4% housing tax credits for construction of Quantum Drive residential development in District 4.

Vote: unanimous (part of consent agenda)
Approved

TIF Program Policy Amendments

Approved amendments to the Tax Increment Financing (TIF) program policy, following PCDC committee discussion at B session.

Vote: unanimous (part of consent agenda)
Approved

Maverick Creek Greenway Construction Contract

Approved construction contract for Maverick Creek Greenway expansion from UTSA Boulevard to Loop 1604, expanding trail access between neighborhoods, UTSA, and the Howard Peak Greenway trail system.

Vote: unanimous (part of consent agenda)
Approved

Phil Hardberger Park Lease and Management Agreement

Approved lease and management agreement with Phil Hardberger Park Conservancy and amended the caretaker lease agreement with Dale Chumbley to assign the historic Dairy Barn to the Conservancy's premises. Conservancy assisted in funding renovations of the historic Dairy Barn.

Vote: unanimous (part of consent agenda)Conditions: Historic dairy barn added to Conservancy's lease area
Approved

Lady Bird Johnson Park Improvements Contract

Approved contract for improvements at Lady Bird Johnson Park in District 10, funded through 2022 bond program. Project includes bike improvements, ADA parking, shade enhancement, additional trees, and irrigation.

Vote: unanimous (part of consent agenda)Conditions: Funded through 2022 bond program
Approved

HIV and STI Testing Grant Funding

Approved funding for MetroHealth staff to perform HIV and STI testing, education, and prevention programs. One in four STI investigations are handled by grant-funded staff.

Vote: unanimous (part of consent agenda)
Approved

SAISD Natatorium Pool Access Agreement

Approved agreement allowing city to work with public schools and absorb costs while providing venues and programs for students, specifically access to natatorium pool for District 5 and SCIAC students.

Vote: unanimous (part of consent agenda)

Development Activity (5)

Quantum Drive

Developer: Not specifiedLocation: District 4, San AntonioType: ResidentialStatus: Approved

4% housing tax credit development for residential construction

Maverick Creek Greenway Extension

Developer: City of San AntonioLocation: UTSA Boulevard to Loop 1604Type: InfrastructureStatus: Approved

Hike and bike trail expansion connecting neighborhoods, UTSA, and Howard Peak Greenway trail system

Lady Bird Johnson Park Improvements

Developer: City of San AntonioLocation: Lady Bird Johnson Park, District 10Type: InfrastructureStatus: Approved

Bike improvements, ADA parking, shade enhancement, additional trees and irrigation; funded through 2022 bond program

Phil Hardberger Park Dairy Barn

Developer: Phil Hardberger Park ConservancyLocation: Phil Hardberger Park (Districts 8 and 9)Type: OtherStatus: Approved

Historic Dairy Barn renovations funded by Conservancy, added to Conservancy lease area as part of Volker Farmstead Historic District preservation

San Antonio Airport Terminal Development Program

Developer: City of San AntonioLocation: San Antonio International AirportType: InfrastructureStatus: Under Review

New terminal construction with zero curb transition for accessibility, canopy over Terminal C. Five construction cranes active. First phase of roadway enhancement begins March 23, 2026. Project on schedule and on budget.

Market Signals (5)

Housing Demand

City approved 4% housing tax credits for Quantum Drive residential development in District 4, indicating continued support for affordable housing development.

Infrastructure

Federal grant secured for five quick-build transportation projects, with council developing long-term quick build policy for public works and transportation improvements.

Infrastructure

Airport terminal development program proceeding on schedule and on budget with five active construction cranes, indicating major infrastructure investment continuing.

Sentiment

Public comment raised concerns about Via's eminent domain practices for property acquisition at 107 Mary Louise Drive, suggesting potential friction in transit-related property acquisitions.

Infrastructure

Continued investment in Howard Peak Greenway trail system expansion demonstrates city commitment to recreational infrastructure and connectivity.