DEPARTMENT: City Manager's Office
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Lori Houston, Assistant City Manager
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: 1
SUBJECT:
A lease agreement with Grupo La Gloria authorizing the construction and renovation of three restaurants in and adjacent to Maverick Plaza in La Villita.
SUMMARY:
This ordinance authorizes a Lease Agreement for a lease agreement with Grupo La Gloria for the construction of three restaurant concepts in Maverick Plaza.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
In February 2016, the City issued a Request for Information for a Culinary Concept and Operator in La Villita's Maverick Plaza. The Plaza serves as La Villita's main entrance from South Alamo and Nueva Streets. Maverick Plaza is currently being used solely for weddings, receptions, private parties, corporate functions and festivals. The City envisions a new culinary business concept or concepts to be located within Maverick Plaza to serve as an anchor that will energize La Villita and draw locals and visitors by creating a consistently vibrant and active plaza for all to enjoy. The City anticipates that a Culinary Concept and Operator would include changes to Maverick Plaza and surrounding areas that will improve connectivity with an expanded convention center and development in Hemisfair.
The City received two proposals and the evaluation committee recommended Grupo La Gloria (Chef Johnny Hernandez). The Neighborhoods and Livability Council Committee was briefed on the proposal at their October 2016 Committee meeting. They endorsed staff's recommendation to proceed with due diligence, site planning, and a development agreement. Over the past year, the City has worked with Grupo La Gloria to develop a design concept and program plan for Maverick Plaza. Grupo La Gloria's vision for Maverick Plaza includes food and beverage concepts that tell the story of San Antonio's food history and daily programming with the best mix of culinarians, retailers, artisans, and musician...
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