City Council A Session, April 9, 2026
Approves Acceptance of $12.5 million FAA grant for San Antonio International Airport terminal development, passed
What happened
The San Antonio City Council's April 9, 2026 A Session contained little zoning/land-use business; it was dominated by six Fiesta proclamations and a city manager's report.
- Jurisdiction
- San Antonio, TX
- Governing body
- Final authority
- Date
- April 9, 2026
- Decisions
- 6 zoning decisions
- Outcome
- Approved, passed
Free sample: decision 1 of 6
Ordinance amending Rayfeo Consejo agreement for Fiesta de los Reyes gate fee at Market Square
Ordinance amending the agreement with Rayfeo Consejo Educational Foundation for the Fiesta de los Reyes event at Market Square to establish event hours (generally 10am-11pm, midnight on parade night), a $5 gate fee during peak hours for ages 13 and over, and a revenue share (Consejos retain first $250,000; city receives 25% above that, est. $37,500). Contract runs through 2030. Motion carried with dissent from Councilmembers McKee-Rodriguez and one other (verbal 'no' votes recorded).
- Free during daytime and early weekend hours
- fee applies only to ages 13 and over
- free for children 12 and under
- Consejos retain first $250,000, city receives 25% above that
The other decisions are listed below by title. The full write-up, verbatim conditions, and the audio at each vote are in Pro.
Meeting Summary
The San Antonio City Council's April 9, 2026 A Session contained little zoning/land-use business; it was dominated by six Fiesta proclamations and a city manager's report.
Key Decisions (6)
Ordinance amending Rayfeo Consejo agreement for Fiesta de los Reyes gate fee at Market Square
Lease and use agreement with San Antonio Tennis Association for McFarland Tennis Center
Temporary street closures for Fiesta and opening of South Alamo
Acceptance of $12.5 million FAA grant for San Antonio International Airport terminal development
David G. Evans Memorial Highway designation on Loop 1604
Reappointment and appointment to Building and Standards Board
Development Activity (1)
San Antonio International Airport new terminal development
Infrastructure
Market Signals (4)
Infrastructure
San Antonio International Airport's new terminal, backed by $91.5 million…
Commercial Demand
Market Square's Fiesta de los Reyes draws roughly 250,000 attendees…
Sentiment
Multiple councilmembers voiced concern that Market Square businesses are being…
Commercial Demand
McFarland Tennis Center at San Pedro Springs Park continues under…
Who Spoke (20)
On the record: the mayor, 8 councilmembers, 2 staff members, and 3 members of the public.
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