Boards and Commission Appointments

1. CITY OF ALAMO HEIGHTS
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Nina Shealey, Director of Community Development Services
SUBJECT: Board and Commission Appointments
An Ordinance appointing individuals to serve on the Planning & Zoning
Commission, Architectural Review Board, and Board of Adjustment for the City
of Alamo Heights.
DATE: June 28, 2021
SUMMARY
This Ordinance would approve individuals to serve on the Planning & Zoning Commission,
Architectural Review Board and Board of Adjustment for the City of Alamo Heights for a term
ending on May 1, 2023.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The City Code specifies that board and commission members are appointed by the Mayor, subject
to confirmation by the City Council, to serve for terms of two (2) years or until their successors
are duly appointed and approved by City Council. In addition to current Board and Commission
members who are being re-appointed, applications have been received from citizens who wish to
serve on a City board and commission.
Planning & Zoning Architectural Review Board of Adjustment
Lori Becknell, Chairman John Gaines, Chairman Bill Orr, Chairman
Stephen McAllister, Vice Chair Grant McFarland David Rose, Vice Chair
John Grable Mike McGlone Wayne Woodard
La Una Cuffy Phil Solomon Lott McIlhenny
Ken Zuschlag Diane Hayes Jimmy Satel
Jeff Scheick Lyndsay Thorn Sean Caporaletti, Alternate
Al Honigblum Larry Gottsman* Jessica Drought, Alternate*
Richard Garison Karl Baker, Alternate*
James Steindle Adam Kiehne, Alternate*
William Dawley
Carlos Platero
Kris Feldman
*New appointments
POLICY ANALYSIS
The process is consistent with the “Procedures for Commission and Boards Selections and
Appointments” adopted by the City Council on July 10, 2006. In addition to outlining the
appointment process, the “Procedures” also specify that board and commission members must
attend at least seventy (70) percent of all meetings within a calendar year. The new and re-
appointed members will “serve for terms of two (2) years or until reappointed or replaced by action
of the mayor and city council” per Sec. 2-46. Planning and Zoning Commission., Sec. 2-47. Board

2. of Adjustment. and Sec. 2-48 Architectural Review Board. of the Code of Ordinances. The new
appointments fill all remaining slots on the City of Alamo Heights’ Boards and Commission.
FISCAL IMPACT
No projected fiscal impact from this project has been calculated.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A – Boards & Commission Roster
Attachment B – Draft Ordinance
Attachment C – Resumes (new appointments only)
Nina Shealey
Director
Buddy Kuhn
City Manager

3. Attachment A
Planning & Zoning Commission
Lori Becknell, Chairman
Stephen McAllister, Vice Chair
Ken Zuschlag
John Grable
La Una Cuffy
Jeff Scheick
Al Honigblum
Richard Garison
James Steindl
William Dawley
Carlos Platero
Kris Feldman
The regularly monthly meetings are scheduled
or the first Monday of every month.
Board of Adjustment
Bill Orr, Chairman
David Rose, Vice Chair
Wayne Woodard
Lott McIlhenny
Jimmy Satel
Sean Caporaletti, Alternate
Jessica Drought, Alternate*
The regularly monthly meetings are scheduled
for the first Wednesday of every month.
Architectural Review Board
John Gaines, Chairman
Grant McFarland
Mike McGlone
Phil Solomon
Diane Hayes
Lyndsay Thorn
Larry Gottsman*
Karl Baker, Alternate*
Adam Kiehne, Alternate*
The regularly monthly meetings are held the
third Tuesday of every month.

4. Attachment B
AN ORDINANCE APPOINTING MEMBERS AND CHAIR AND
VICE CHAIR OF THE CITY OF ALAMO HEIGHTS
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD, BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
AND PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION; SETTING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Alamo Heights City Council adopted “Procedures for
Commission and Boards Selections and Appointments” on July 10, 2006; and
WHEREAS, the terms of office for said boards expired in May 2021 so that it is necessary
and appropriate to appoint new members and leaders of such boards.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ALAMO HEIGHTS, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. The composition and leadership of the Architectural Review Board is as
follows:
John Gaines, Chair, Grant McFarland, Diane Hays, Mike McGlone, Phil Solomon and Lyndsay
Thorn, Larry Gottsman, Members, Karl Baker, Alternate Member, and Adam Kiehne, Alternate
Member.
SECTION 2. The composition and leadership of the Board of Adjustment is as follows:
Bill Orr, Chair, David Rose, Vice-Chair, Lott McIlhenny, Jimmy Satel, Wayne Woodard,
Members, Sean Caporaletti, Alternate Member, and Jessica Drought, Alternate Member.
SECTION 3. The composition and leadership of the Planning and Zoning Commission is
as follows:
Lori Becknell, Chair, Ken Zuschlag, Vice-Chair, and, John Grable, La Una Cuffy, Stephen
McAllister, James Steindl, Jeff Scheick, William Dawley, Al Honigblum, Richard Garison, Carlos
Platero, and Kris Feldman, members.
SECTION 4. The membership and leadership changes made herein shall be effective
immediately, upon the passage of this Ordinance and the terms of office of all members of the
Architectural Review Board, Board of Adjustment and Planning and Zoning Commission shall
run concurrently with the term of the Mayor which will expire in May of 2023.
ORDINANCE NO. 2175

5. Attachment B
PASSED AND APPROVED this 28th day of June, 2021.
_____________________________________
BOBBY ROSENTHAL, MAYOR
ATTEST:
_____________________________________
ELSA T. ROBLES, CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________________
FRANK J. GARZA, CITY ATTORNEY

6. Adam Kiehne |
Education
University of Houston Law Center Texas A&M University
Juris Doctor, May 2007 Major: Political Science; Minor: Business
Top 25% Bachelors of Arts, December 2003
Admissions
State Bar of Texas, November 2007 All four United States District Courts of Texas
United States District Court for the District of Colorado
Professional Experience
Shannon, Martin, Finkelstein, Alvarado & Dunne, P.C.
Associate, June 2009 – Present | Houston, Texas
For the past 9 years, I have practiced as a member of a team that serves as national coordinating
corporate counsel for some of the country’s leading healthcare companies. This unique role – which,
at times, more closely resembles being in-house than outside defense counsel – has: (i) provided me
the opportunity to hone my research, writing, and analytical skills by requiring me to address a wide
variety of legal issues in jurisdictions across the country; (ii) demanded that I effectively communicate
with stakeholders throughout dynamic, multi-tiered organizations (which include hospitals, behavior
health facilities, physician practice groups, staffing companies, standalone laboratories, and support
service companies); (iii) required me to coordinate and collaborate with and among counsel
representing other affiliated defendants; and (iv) instilled an enterprise-wide perspective conducive to
taking a business-minded approach to solving legal problems. More specifically, I:
- Defend clients against claims of alleged corporate liability in litigation involving medical
malpractice, employment issues, contract disputes, credentialing and background checks,
purported class actions, premises liability, corporate negligence, intentional torts,
hospital/pharmacy software and technology, and the corporate practice of medicine;
- Advise client representatives, as well as other outside counsel, as to issues concerning
corporate structure, intercorporate and contractual relationships, and employment status;
- Prepare persons in leadership positions (at local, divisional, and national levels) for
depositions;
- Manage multiple aspects of the litigation process, including due diligence investigations;
- Direct ESI reviews in coordination with outside vendors;
- Draft motions and supporting briefs, including dispositive motions;
- Assist area hospitals comply with HIPAA and other federal and state statutes regarding
the disclosure of protected health information; and
- Update and revise system-wide corporate compliance policies.
Fulbright & Jaworski, L.L.P.
Contract Attorney, November 2007 – May 2009 | Houston, Texas
Harris County District Attorney’s Office
Legal Intern - 176th District Court (felony), Fall 2006 | Houston, Texas
Court of Appeals of Texas, First District
Judicial Intern to the Honorable Jane Bland, January – May 2006 | Houston, Texas
Fat Tire Bike Tours & City Segway Tours
Tour Guide, February – July 2004 | Paris, France
Community Involvement
City of Houston’s Building and Standards Commission (2015–present)
Rice University’s Baker Institute Roundtable Emerging Leaders (2016–2017)
Patient Pal Volunteer, Texas Children’s Hospital (2012–2013)
Moving to San Antonio in September 2018.
4515 McDermed Drive
Houston, Texas 77035 (979) 820-0100
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7. Jessica Drought
2 Rockridge, San Antonio, Texas 78209
210-240-5377 cell •
EXPERIENCE
Texas Next Capital, San Antonio TX
2016-2020
Marketing Principal
• Manage the relationship of 45 investors, totaling $25M in the original investment fund.
• Helped raise an additional $8M and onboarded 30 new investors, including creating Subscription
Agreements and a Partnership Interest Schedule.
• Implement and maintain marketing strategies and a CRM system for all contacts and tracking deal
opportunities.
• Attends Marketing and Networking events, representing the company and sourcing new business.
• Organize Annual Investor Meetings and serves as Board Secretary for Portfolio Companies owned.
• Provide key stakeholders with account status reports, quarterly financials, acquisitions,
dispositions, fair market value analysis of investments made and general fund activities.
• Manage all partner and client correspondence including face-to-face meetings, calls, emails,
invoicing, capital calls and subscription documents.
• Manage all third-party vendors and partners (+/- 45) for the business including Payroll/HR, IT,
Bankers, Insurance Brokers, Landlord/Tenants, Audit & Tax Accountants, and Legal.
• Evaluate potential portfolio companies for a majority or minority ownership acquisition.
• Point of contact for the executive staff of currently owned portfolio companies.
2011-2016 Rackspace Managed Hosting, San Antonio TX
Investor Relations Associate
• Responsible for writing and submitting IR related Press Releases.
• Organized investor headquarters visits, Non-Deal Road shows, Analyst days.
• Managed IR calendar: handled all conference logistics, including travel and all investor interactions.
• Researched current investors, sought after new investors and monitored market conditions.
• Main contact between buy/sell side analysts and current/potential shareholders, including our
largest shareholder with over $2T AUM.
• Maintained tracking records. Proficient using ThomsonOne research portal.
• Attended and prepared material for IR conferences; working closely with C-level executives.
• Summarized and distributed Wall Street Reports to the Broad Executive Leadership team.
• Maintained our investor presentation; educated all parties on the company history and strategy.
• Managed the IR website-updated and posted current events and material pertinent to our
initiatives.
2004-2011 Rackspace Managed Hosting, San Antonio TX
Senior Executive Assistant to the CEO and Corporate Events Manager
• Liaison for the Rackspace Board of Directors, organized Board meeting materials and logistics.
• Drafted and managed confidential material/information relevant to company operations.
• Planned corporate events-Companywide meetings, global off-sites, various high-level meetings.
• Project Manager for special executive projects, appointments, and handled customer escalations.
• Coordinated domestic and international travel details; negotiated hotel corporate rates for the
company and various other vendor contracts.
• Instrumental in many executive hires.
2020-Present M Capital Advisors
Attachment C

8. • Helped organize and coordinate our IPO.
2002-2004 Texas House of Representatives, Austin TX
Office Director for State Representative Craig Eiland
• Interacted with constituents, public officials, media, lobbyists on behalf of the Representative
• Documented and attended official committee hearings, legislative sessions, news conferences and
legislative briefings
• Researched legislative issues and drafted bill summary reports
• Liaison between all Texas state agencies and the Representative
EDUCATION
THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS
Austin, TX
Bachelor’s Degree in government May 2002
• Business Foundations Certified
UNIVERSITY OF SALAMANCA
Salamanca, Spain
• Spanish Language Immersion and culture
classes
INTERESTS
• Affiliations: Respite Care of San Antonio-Past Board member, AHISD PTO, Pi Phi Alumni
Association, AHTH Garden club, San Antonio Country Club, San Antonio Dinner Club
• Interests and likes: Traveling, Architecture and Art History, Snow and Water skiing, Biking, UT
Football and spending time with my family.
Attachment C

9. Karl P. Baker
126 Evans Avenue
San Antonio, Texas 78209
617.233.1685 •
Experience
Golden Steves & Gordon LLP San Antonio, TX
Partner 2010- Present
● Representation of a broad range of clients in the acquisition, disposition, development, leasing and
financing of retail, industrial, residential and office properties.
● Representation of a broad range of clients in obtaining land use entitlements, economic development
incentives, infrastructures cost sharing agreements, impact fee credits offsets and street closures from
cities, counties and quasi-governmental entities across Texas.
● General counsel to a quasi-governmental organization advising on corporate governance issues,
strategy, complex public law issues and the negotiation of multi-tiered ground leases for multiple
mixed-use developments, including hotel, residential, office and retail components, centered around
new parkland as part of a transformational new development in downtown San Antonio.
● Lead counsel to a real estate development company in the formation, negotiation and documentation
of a tri-party multi-year public-private partnership to develop a high-rise office building, 300+ units of
housing and a new municipal headquarters in downtown San Antonio.
● Representation of institutional investor in acquiring and obtaining incentives for $100+ million
build-to-suit industrial facilities utilized industrial revenue bond lease structures in California, Florida,
Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Maryland, Missouri, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Tennessee.
● Representation of a large privately-owned grocery store operator in the acquisition, development,
leasing, and sale of grocery-anchored shopping centers throughout Texas.
Robinson & Cole LLP Boston, MA
Associate 2007- 2010
● Experience focused in land use entitlements.
● Prepared policy memoranda for national real estate trade association addressing the legal and policy
implications of local and state land use initiatives
● Litigation experience leading to a state supreme court judgment holding that state transportation
authority had taken client's property rights through the closure of interstate highway interchange.
Education
Harvard Law School Cambridge, MA
Juris Doctorate, ​cum laude ​(GPA: 6.2 out of 8.0; Top 15% of class) Spring 2007
Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA
Master in City Planning (GPA: 4.8 out of 5.0) Spring 2008
● Advanced study in land use planning, real estate development and real estate finance
Tulane University New Orleans, LA
Bachelor of Arts, ​summa cum laude​, with Honors in History (GPA: 3.8 out of 4.0) Spring 2001
Professional Activities
Leadership San Antonio Class 44
Real Estate Council of San Antonio Leadership Class
Urban Land Institute
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10. Trinity University Board of Visitors
Larry Gottsman
Home and Personal Information
Home Address: 857 Estes Avenue
City, State, Zip: San Antonio, TX 78209
Home Telephone No.: 210-822-6606
Email Address:
Cell Phone: 210-863-2000 (Preferred)
Children: (first names and ages)
1. Bryan (45)
2. Dana (38)
3. Jonathan (23) Trinity Freshman
4. Emily Rose (21)
Professional Information
Occupation: President – Aetna Sign Group
Office Address: 2438 Freedom Drive
City, State, Zip: San Antonio, TX 78217
Office Telephone No.: 210-826-2800
Office Facsimile No. : 210-477-2323
Education:
Year: 1969
Major: Political Science
Degree: BA
Harvard Business School
Owner President Management program – 1992 - 1994
Civic and Business/Professional Activities:
Actively involved in many City San Antonio Initiatives impacting small
businesses.
Support many non-profits including Children’s Shelter and Battered Women’s
Shelter
President - San Antonio Sign Association
Guest writer – San Antonio Express News
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