City Council Regular Meeting 06/20/2023 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.Section 551.071: Consultation with the Attorney Regarding the Possible Repeal of Ordinance No. 2-23-15, an Exemption Increase Equal to 20 Percent of the Appraised Value of the Residence Homestead or the Statutorily Mandated Minimum of $5,000 for an Individual and a Homestead Property Tax Exemption Increase for Disabled Persons and Persons 65 Years of Age or Older to $50,000, Effective for the 2023 Tax Year - Councilor J. Stevens and  Councilor W. Bradshaw

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 and Discussion to Repeal Ordinance No. 2-23-15, an Exemption Increase Equal to 20 Percent of the Appraised Value of the Residence Homestead or the Statutorily Mandated Minimum of $5,000 for an Individual and a Homestead Property Tax Exemption Increase for Disabled Persons and Persons 65 Years of Age or Older to $50,000, Effective for the 2023 Tax Year - Councilor B. Martinez and  Councilor R. Orozco

  2. 2.Presentation, Discussion and Workshop on an Ordinance Approving and Adopting Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Proposed Budget (1st Reading as Required by City Charter) - Dr. Caldera, City Manager

  3. 3.Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action on Authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with a Firm to conduct a Standards of Cover Assessment and Utilization Study for the Police, Fire/EMS, and Public Works Departments. - L. Hernandez, HR Director

  4. 4.Presentation and Discussion to Consider Approval of Publicization for Request Formal Proposal (RFP) for the Kinman House. -R. Salinas, Director of Economic Development.

  5. 5.Presentation, Discussion and Possible Action on 2023 Fourth of July - C. Miranda, Community Relations Director

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, July 18, 2023, at 6:30 PM, in Council Chambers.

    Movie-in-the-Park, Featuring: Super Mario Bros Movie, Friday, June 23, 2023, at dusk, at Raymond Rimkus Park.

    "Land That I Love" July 4th Celebration, Tuesday, July 04, 2023, at Raymond Rimkus Park. Complete day's schedule of events may be found on the City's website, ENews, as well as on the City's Facebook and Twitter pages.

    Coffee with the Mayor & City Council, Saturday, July 22, 2023, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, at 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. June 06, 2023 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes

  2. 2.Presentation and Discussion of the Monthly Financial Report Ending May 31, 2023 - C. Goering, Finance Director

  3. 3.Discussion and Possible Action on an Ordinance Amending Appendix A Fee Schedule, Article A2 Administrative Fees, Section A2.006 Library Fees (1st Read was Held on 06-06-2023) - R. Reed, Library Director

10.Regular Agenda

  1. 1.Presentation and Discussion on an Ordinance Authorizing the City Manager to execute the contract with Banis Towing (1st Read as Required by City Charter) - Dr. Caldera, City Manager

  2. 2.Presentation and Discussion of an Ordinance Amending the Leon Valley Code of Ordinances, Chapter 12 Traffic and Vehicles, Article 12.02 Operation of Vehicles, Division 8 School Crossing Zones, Section 12.02.231 Designated, 2., To Move a School Zone from Hoofs Lane on Huebner Road to Redbird Lane on Huebner Road, to Facilitate a Safe Crossing for John Marshall High School Students (1st Read as Required by City Charter) - M. Moritz, Public Works Director

  3. 3.Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action to Amend Resolution No. 22-031R, a Tree Variance Request, at the Property Located in the 6300 Block of Evers Road at Seneca Drive, Being Parcel 4A, Abstract 530, CB 4432, on Approximately 9.174 Acres of Land, to Reduce the Required Number of New Trees and the Tree Mitigation Fees - M. Moritz, Public Works Director

  4. 4.Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action to Consider Requests for Proposals and Awarding a Contract for Building and Health Plan Review/Inspection Services - M. Teague, Planning and Zoning Director

  5. 5.Presentation and Discussion of an Ordinance Amending Ordinance 2022-51, Which Approved Various Budget Adjustments for FY 2022-23 Carry Over Projects, To Reallocate FY2022 Unused American Rescue Plan Funds Back to the ARP Fund and Budget for Additional Capital Expenditures  (1st Read as Required by City Charter) - C. Goering, Finance Director 

  6. 6.Discussion and Possible Action on a Resolution Appointing Members to the Citizens Police Advisory Committee - S. Passailaigue, City Secretary

  7. 7.Discussion and Possible Action of a Resolution Appointing a Council Liaison to the Board of Adjustment for a Term of One-Year - S. Passailaigue, City Secretary

  8. 8.Discussion and Possible Action on a Resolution Appointing Members to the Economic and Community Development Advisory Committee - S. Passailaigue, City Secretary

  9. 9.Discussion and Possible Action on a Resolution Appointing Members to the Library Advisory Board -  S. Passailaigue, City Secretary

  10. 10.Discussion and Possible Action on a Resolution Appointing Members to the Planning & Zoning Commission - S. Passailaigue, City Secretary

11.Citizens to be Heard

12.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.

13.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 of 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 https://www.leonvalleytexas.gov. This building is wheelchair accessible. Any request for sign interpretive or other services must be made 48 hours in advance of the meeting. To make arrangements, call (210) 684-1391, Extension 216.

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SAUNDRA PASSAILAIGUE, TRMC 
City Secretary
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