City Council Regular Meeting 10/17/2023 06:00 PM Leon Valley City Council Chambers

1.Call to Order; Determine a Quorum is Present, Pledge of Allegiance

2.The City Council Shall Meet in Executive Session to Discuss the Following:

1. 1.City Council shall meet in Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.087 Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations; Closed Meeting. RE: Review and Discussion of Request for Proposal (RFP) Received for the Kinman House - R. Salinas, Director of Economic Development

3.Reconvene into Regular Session

4.Citizens to be Heard

5.Possible Action on Issues Discussed in Executive Session If Necessary

6.Presentations

1. 1.Presentation of an Award of Appreciation for Years of Service to Yvonne Acuna, Assistant Finance Director

2. 2.Presentation of a Proclamation by the City Council of the City of Leon Valley, Texas that the Week of November 6-10, 2023 Is Hereby Recognized as Municipal Court Week in Recognition of the Fair and Impartial Justice Offered to Our Citizens by the Municipal Court of Leon Valley

3. 3.Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action on Amendments to the Short Term Rental Ordinance (Councilor Philip Campos and Councilor Josh Stevens)

7.Announcements by the Mayor and Council Members. At this time, reports about items of community interest, which no action will be taken may be given to the public as per Chapter 551.0415 of the Government Code, such as: expressions of thanks, congratulations or condolence, information regarding holiday schedules, reminders of social, ceremonial, or community events organized or sponsored by the governing body or that was or will be attended by a member of the Leon Valley City Council or a City official.

8.City Manager's Report

1. 1.Upcoming Important Events:

   Regular City Council Meeting, Tuesday, November 07, 2023, at 6:30 PM, in City Council Chambers.

   Coffee with the Mayor & City Council, Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, at the Leon Valley Conference Center.

   Trash & Treasure Event, Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, at the Leon Valley Community Center.

   City Offices and Municipal Court will be closed Thursday, November 23 - Friday, November 24, 2023, in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday.

   Breakfast with Santa, Saturday, December 02, 2023, from 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM, at the Leon Valley Public Library.

   Lighting of the Christmas Tree and Celebration, Monday, December 04, 2023, at 6:00 PM, in the grassy area outside of the Leon Valley Conference Center.

   Miscellaneous other events and announcements.

9.Consent Agenda

1. 1.Discussion and Possible Action Approving of the Following City Council Minutes:

   a. September 19, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes

2. 2.Discussion and Possible Action Accepting of the Following Board/Commission Minutes:
   a. 08-09-2023 Earthwise Living Committee Meeting Minutes
   b. 08-10-2023 Park Commission Meeting Minutes
   c. 08-22-2023 Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Minutes
   d. 04-19-2023 Citizens Police Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
   e. 05-11-2023 Library Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
   f.  08-10-2023 Library Advisory Board Meeting Minutes
   g. 04-24-2023 Economic and Community Development Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes

3. 3.Discussion and Possible Action of an Ordinance Amending the Leon Valley Code of Ordinances, Appendix A Fee Schedule to Amend Fees Associated with Building, Health, and Trade Permit and Inspection Fees and to Remove Sections No Longer in Use (1st Read was Held on 09-18-2023) - M. Moritz, Public Works Director

4. 4.Discussion and Possible Action on an Ordinance Repealing the City's Juvenile Curfew Ordinance in the City's  Code of Ordinances Chapter 8, Specifically Division 2. Chapter 8.02.031 - 8.02.035 (1st Read was Held on 09-19-2023)  - M. Tacquard, Asst. Police Chief

5. 5.Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action on a Resolution of the City of Leon Valley City Council Designating the Echo and the San Antonio Express News as the City of Leon Valley’s Official Newspapers for Posting of Public and Legal Notices - S. Passailaigue, City Secretary

6. 6.Presentation and Discussion on a Resolution of the City of Leon Valley, Tx., City Council Appointing David Perry as Commissioner to the Leon Valley Planning & Zoning Commission - S. Passailaigue, City Secretary

7. 7.Presentation and Discussion on Amending Ordinance Chapter 3 Building Regulations; Article 3.02 - Technical and Construction Codes and Standards; Sec. 3.02.054 - Property Maintenance Code and Sec. 3.02.055 - Appeals and Variances to Technical and Construction Codes. (1st Read was Held on 09-18-2023) – Dr. Caldera, City Manager

8. 8.Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action on the Annual Review; and Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Investment Policy for the City of Leon Valley with No Changes. - C. Goering, Finance Director

9. 9.Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action on a Resolution Accepting an Agreement with ARDURRA Group for City Professional Engineering Services - Dr. Caldera, City Manager

10. 10.Presentation and Discussion on Authorizing an Ordinance Amending the City Of Leon Valley Code Of Ordinances, Chapter 1, Article 1.04 City Council, Sec. 1.04.001 Rules Of Meeting Decorum and Conduct, Adding Executive Session Meeting Time of 6:00 p.m. and Prohibiting Outside Presentations (First Read as Required by City Charter) - Dr. Caldera, City Manager

10.Regular Agenda

1. 1.Discussion and Possible Action of a Resolution Granting a Fence Variance for 6406 Royalty Pt, CB 4429A BLK 1Lot 25, Seneca Estates - M. Teague, Planning and Zoning Director

2. 2.Discussion and Action to Consider an Appeal to the 2021 International Fire Code, Appendix D Fire Apparatus Access Roads, Section D107 One or Two-Family Residential Developments, D107.1 One or Two-Family Dwelling Residential Developments, to Allow Non-Fire Sprinklered Housing Units, at the Poss Landing Subdivision, Located at 7213 Huebner Road - M. Teague, Planning and Zoning Director 

3. 3.Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action on the Leon Valley Public Library Policy Article 7: Meeting Room Policy - R. Reed, Library Director

4. 4.Discussion and Possible Action Adding Topics to the January 27, 2024, Annual Town Hall Meeting - Mayor Chris Riley

11.Presentations

1. 1.Presentation and Discussion on becoming a Family Place Library - R. Reed, Library Director

2. 2.Presentation and Discussion of the Monthly Financial Report Ending September 30, 2023 - C. Goering, Finance Director

3. 3.Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action to Create a New Economic Development Program for Building and/or Facade Improvements - R. Salinas, Director of Economic Development 

12.Citizens to be Heard

13.Requests from Members of City Council to Add Items to Future Agendas

1. 1.Requests from Members of City Council to Add Items to Future Agendas – Per Section 3.10 (A) of the City of Leon Valley’s Code of Ordinances, at a meeting of City Council, a member of City Council may place an item on an agenda by making a motion to place the item on a future agenda and receiving a second. No discussion shall occur at the meeting regarding the placement of the item on a future agenda.

14.Adjournment

Executive Session. The City Council of the City of Leon Valley reserves the right to adjourn into Executive Session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed on the posted agenda, above, as authorized by the Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071 (consultation with attorney), 551.072 (deliberations about real property), 551.073 (deliberations about gifts and donations), 551.074 (personnel matters), 551.076 (deliberations about security devices), and 551.087 (economic development).

Sec. 551.0411. MEETING NOTICE REQUIREMENTS IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES: (a) Section  does not require a governmental body that recesses an open meeting to the following regular business day to post notice of the continued meeting if the action is taken in good faith and not to circumvent this chapter. If an open meeting is continued to the following regular business day and, on that following day, the governmental body continues the meeting to another day, the governmental body must give written notice as required by this subchapter of the meeting continued to that other day.

Attendance by Other Elected or Appointed Officials: It is anticipated that members other City boards, commissions and/or committees may attend the open meeting in numbers that may constitute a quorum. Notice is hereby given that the meeting, to the extent required by law, is also noticed as a meeting of any other boards, commissions and/or committees of the City, whose members may be in attendance in numbers constituting a quorum. These members of other City boards, commissions, and/or committees may not deliberate or act on items listed on the agenda. [Attorney General Opinion – No. GA-0957 (2012)].

I hereby certify that the above NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING(S) AND AGENDA OF THE LEON VALLEY CITY COUNCIL was posted at the Leon Valley City Hall, 6400 El Verde Road, Leon Valley, Texas, and remained posted until after the meeting(s) hereby posted concluded. This notice is posted on the City website at . This building is wheelchair accessible. Any request for sign interpretive or other services must be made 48 hours in advance of the meeting. To plan, call (210) 684-1391, Extension 216.

SAUNDRA PASSAILAIGUE, TRMC 
City Secretary
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