LEON Ie TOFTME  CITY OF LEON VALLEY CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING Leon Valley City Council Chambers 6400 El Verde Road, Leon Valley, TX 78238 Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at6:30PM  MINUTES  The City of Leon Valley City Council Shall Hold an In-Person Meeting with A Quorum of Members of City Council to Be Physically Present in The Leon Valley City Council Chambers, 6400 El Verde Road, Leon Valley, Texas 78238. Some Members of City Council May Appear and Participate in The Meeting by Videoconference Pursuant to The Citizens May E-Mail Public Comments To citzenstobeheard@leonvalleytexas.gov. All Other Citizen Participation May Be Provided In-Person at City Council Chambers. 1. Call to Order; Determine a Quorum is Present, Pledge of Allegiance  Requirements Set Forth in The Texas Open Meetings Act.  PRESENT Mayor Chris Riley Council Place 1 Benny Martinez Mayor Pro Tem, Council Place 2 Josh Stevens Council Place 3 Philip Campos Council Place 4 Rey Orozco Council Place 5 Will Bradshaw  Mayor Chris Riley called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM and announced that a quorum of City Council was present in Council Chambers. Mayor Riley asked Councilor Josh Stevens  to lead the Pledge of Allegiance. 2. Citizens to be Heard  Those who spoke at this time were: Abraham Diaz (Leon Valley)  Mayor Chris Riley asked for a motion to move the Consent. Agenda up at this time. Councilor Rey Orozco made a motion to move the Consent Agenda up to follow Citizens to Voting Yea: Council Place 1 Martinez, Mayor Pro Tem, Council Place 2 Stevens, Council  be Heard. Councilor Philip Campos seconded the motion.  Place 3 Campos, Council Place 4 Orozco, Council Place 5 Bradshaw  The motion passed unanimously.  City of Leon Valley  Page1 1    City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 3. Consent Agenda  April 16, 2024  Councilor Josh Stevens motioned to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Councilor Voting Yea: Council Place 1 Martinez, Mayor Pro Tem, Council Place 2 Stevens, Council  Rey Orozco seconded the motion.  Place 3 Campos, Council Place 4 Orozco, Council Place 5 Bradshaw  The motion passed unanimously.  1. Discussion and Possible Action Approving of the Following City Council Minutes: 2. Discussion and Possible Action Accepting of the Following Board/Commission a. 02-26-2024 Economic and Community Development Advisory Committee  a. 04-02-2024 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes  Minutes:  Meeting Minutes  b. 01-10-2024 Earthwise Living Committee Meeting Minutes C. 02-07-2024 Earthwise Living Committee Meeting Minutes  3. Presentation, Discussion, and Possible Action to Consider Approval of a Resolution Authorizing the Filing of an Application with the Bexar County Community Development Block Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2024-D. Dimaline, 4. Discussion and Possible Action on an Ordinance Approving VIA's Decision to Repeal the Application of the Exemption of Taxes on Sales within VIA's Entity Area of Telecommunication Services and Approves VIA's Decision to Impose such a Tax on Telecommunications Services - Mr. Tom Marks, VIA Chief Government and External Affairs Officer (1st Read was Held on 04-02-2024) 5. Discussion and Possible Action on a Resolution Removing Benjamin Alterman from the Economic and Community Development Advisory Committee - Mayor 6. Discussion and Possible Action of Councilor Will Bradshaw's Excused Absence for the April 02, 2024, City Council Meeting as Provided in the Charter Section 7. Discussion and Possible Action to Consider Approval of an Ordinance Authorizing a Budget Adjustment from the General Fund Reserve in the Amount of $84,232.00 for Repairs to the Kinman House Foundation and the Police Department Sally Port Roof (1st Read was Held on 04-02-2024) - M. Moritz, Public 8. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve an Ordinance Requesting a Specific Use Permit (SUP) to Allow the Sale of Firearms, Ammunition, and Law Enforcement Equipment in a B-3 Commercial Zoning District, Being Lot 4, Block  Assistant Public Works Director  Chris Riley  3.08, Subsection B, Part3  Works Director  City ofLeon Valley  Page 2    City Council Regular Meeting Minutes  April 16, 2024  1,CB4 4428H, Located at 5405 Bandera Rd., Ste 101, Leon Valley, Texas - (1st Read 9. Discussion and Possible Action to Approve an Ordinance Requesting a Specific Use Permit (SUP) on an Approximately 2.32 Acre Tract of Vacant Land, Located int the 5900 Block of Grissom Road, for the Construction and Operation of a "Car Wash (Automatic)" - (1st Read was Held 04-02-2024) - M. Teague, Planning and 10. Discussion, and Possible Action to Approve an Ordinance Requesting to Rezone an Approximately 0.854 Tract of Land From R-3 (Multi-family Dwelling) District to a Planned Development District (PDD) With R-2 (Two-Family Dwelling) Base Zoning, Being the North 133.20 Feet of Lot 7, CB 4445L, Dirt V-Murchison- Huebner Subdivision, Located at 7680 Huebner, Leon Valley, Texas - (1st Read 11. Discussion and Possible Action of the Quarterly Investment Report for the  was Held 04-02-2024) - M. Teague, Planning and Zoning Director  Zoning Director  was Held 04-02-2024) - M. Teague, Planning and Zoning Director Quarter Ended March 31, 2024- C. Goering, Finance Director  4. Presentations  1. Presentation and Discussion to Amend Article 3.04 of the Leon Valley Code of Ordinance- Sign Ordinance - R. Salinas, Director of Economic Development (1st Roque Salinas, Economic Development Director, presented a proposed ordinance that would amend Article 3.04 of the Leon Valley Code of Ordinance-Sign Ordinance. The amendments, if approved, would allow for wind waver flags with limitations; add a setback requirement for multitenant signs; and add regulations for the use of billboard Councilor Josh Stevens requested more research on political signs at polling places. This item will be added to the Regular Agenda for further discussion at the May 7, 2024 2. Presentation and Discussion of the Monthly Financial Report Ending March 31, Carol Goering, Finance Director, presented the Monthly Financial Report ending March  read as Required by City Charter)  signs at the intersection of Bandera Road and Interstate 410.  Regular City Council Meeting.  2024-C. Goering, Finance Director  31,2024. 5. Regular Agenda  1. Discussion and Possible Action to a Request to Postpone Rezoning Approximately 27-Acres of Land From R-1 (Single Family Dwelling) to a Planned Development District With R-6 (Garden Home) Base Zoning District, Being Lot 1, Block 1, CB 4430C, Good Samaritan Lodge Nursing Home Inc Subdivision, Parcel 1, Abstract 399, CB 4429, and Parcel 11, Abstract 432, CB 4430 (unplatted),  City ofLeon Valley  Page 3    City Council Regular Meeting Minutes  April 16, 2024  Located at 6518 Samaritan Drive, Leon Valley, Texas M. Teague, Planning and Dr. Crystal Caldera, City Manager, began by explaining "How we got here." Dr. Crystal Caldera added that Mr. Samir Chehade is requesting to postpone this item to wait for rough proportionality numbers, which "do not have anything to do with zoning,' but since he asked for it, Dr. Crystal Caldera, City Manager, will provide it to him. This information came in today and Dr. Crystal Caldera, City Manager, will review this information with staff and the city engineer. The City has ninety-days (90) to make a decision on the Dr. Crystal Caldera, City Manager, informed the City Council that their options tonight are to 1. Approve the request to postpone; or 2. Deny the request to postpone. Dr. Crystal Caldera, City Manager, requested that the City Council go into Executive Mayor Chris Riley announced that the City Council would go into Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Section 551.072, Deliberations on  Zoning Director  zoning request; this is day sixty-one (61).  Session to discuss these options with the city attorney.  Real Property at 7:26 PM.  The City Council reconvened into Open Session at 8:15 PM  Mayor Chris Riley handed out Citizens to be Heard letters that were received through etzenstobeheard@leonvaleyexasgow in accordance with Ordinance No. 2023-43, Councilor Will Bradshaw motioned that the letters are not read. Councilor Rey Orozco Voting Yea: Council Place 1 Martinez, Council Place 4 Orozco, Council Place 5 Voting Nay: Mayor Pro Tem, Council Place 2 Stevens, Council Place 3 Campos  Exhibit. A, Section 1.04.001 (d) Conducting Meetings.  seconded the vote. Bradshaw  The motion passed three (3) for and two (2) opposed.  Those who spoke on this item were: Mr. Matthews (Leon Valley); Beth Mursch (Leon Valley); Samir Chehade (Developer); Robert Britton (Leon Valley); John White (Leon Valley); Linda Barker (Leon Valley); Patricia Hernandez (Leon Valley); Kathy Hill (Leon Valley); Lupe Diaz (Leon Valley); Abraham Diaz (Leon Valley); Erick Matta (Leon Valley); Sharon Hendricks (Leon Valley); Dr. Tzu (Leon Valley); and Karen Hernandez Councilor Will Bradshaw motioned to grant the postponement and that any changes go through the Planning & Zoning process. Councilor Rey Orozco seconded the motion. Mayor Chris Riley asked Dr. Crystal Caldera, City Manager, to take a roll call vote.  (Leon Valley)  City of Leon Valley  Page 4    City Council Regular Meeting Minutes  April 16, 2024  Dr. Crystal Caldera, City Manager proceeded with a roll call vote to which the City Council replied: Councilor Benny Martinez - Yea; Councilor Josh Stevens - Nay; Councilor Philip Campos - Nay; Councilor Rey Orozco - Yea; and Councilor Will Mayor Riley announced the motion passed with three (3) for and two (2) opposed. Councilor Will Bradshaw motioned to include the letters that were submitted this evening Voting Yea: Council Place 1 Martinez, Council Place 4 Orozco, Council Place 5 Bradshaw, Mayor Pro Tem, Council Place 2 Stevens, Council Place 3 Campos  Bradshaw Yea.  into the minutes. Councilor Rey Orozco seconded the motion.  The motion passed unanimously.  6. 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 oft the Government Code, such as: expressions oft thanks, congratulations oro 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. Mayor Riley and members of the City Council made announcements.  7. City Manager's Report  1. Upcoming Important Events:  Regular City Council Meeting, Tuesday, May 07, 2024, at 6:30 PM, in City Council Joint General Election - Early Voting, Monday, April 22, 2024 through Tuesday, Job Fair, Tuesday, April 23, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, at the Leon Valley Library Volunteer Party, Wednesday, April 24, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, at Coffee with the Mayor & City Council, Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 9:00 AM to Household Hazardous Waste Collection, Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM, at the Leon Valley Fire Department. This event is only for Leon Valley Joint General Election - Election Day, Saturday May 04, 2024, polls open from 7:00  Chambers. April 30, 2024. Community Center.  the Leon Valley Public Library.  11:00 AM, at the Leon Valley City Hall.  residents - address verification required.  AM to 7:00 PM.  City of Leon Valley  Page 5    City Council Regular Meeting Minutes  April 16, 2024  Special City Council Meeting, Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at 7:30 AM, in City Annual City-Wide Garage Sale, Saturday, May 25, 2024, from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM  Council Chambers.  Miscellaneous other events and announcements.  Dr. Crystal Caldera, City Manager, announced that the City Manager's Report was printed and available on the table in the foyer, as well as posted on the website. Dr. Caldera, City Manager, also spoke about the upcoming Coffee with the Mayor & City Council and 8. 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. Councilor Benny Martinez requested the Rules of Decorum be amended to add Citizens to be Heard letters to minutes on an "as needed basis.' No one seconded the motion.  Hazardous Waste Drop Off, both on April 27th.  9. Adjournment  Mayor Riley announced that the meeting adjourned at 9:23 PM  These minutes were approved by the Leon Valley City Council on the 7th of May, 2024.  APPROVED Chnn) CHRIS B MAYOR  ATTEST:  AR  SAUNDRA PASSAILAIGUE, TRMC CITY SECRETARY  City of Leon Valley  Page 6    From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject:  Blake Britton < Wednesday, April3 3, 2024 8:32 PM Mindy Teague; Synthia Britton Citizens To Be Heard Zoning Case No PZ-2024-6  Some people whor received this message don'to often gete email from thcblakest@gmail.om. Leamn why thisi is important CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. As al homeowner that shares the property line with the proposed development site, my wife andl have a few concerns. Ihave listed them below. After much consideration and review oft the meetings, residents voices, and ultimate impact to out neighborhood, loppose this re-zoning.  Leon' Valley Council,  Safety  -Thet first concern we would like to bring up is safety during and after the project. This is a residential area with simple neighborhood. streets that already has congestion from homeowners parkingi in front  of! houses andi traffic from the delivery trucks. -Increased traffic to area after completion Interference with park use and enjoyment Construction phase of evelopment/andalsm  Wildlife  -Conservation of natural area  Business community?  Reputation of developer - have they successfully completed similar projects? how did they impact -Does this increase our property value with similar home sizes 1800sqft+ and quality? We do not want  ac quick flip to maximize land development for quantity instead of quality. -What is the guarantee that is project willl be completed and not abandoned?  Thank you for your time.  Robert and Synthia Britton, 5315 Caraway Bend    From: Sent: To: Subject: important  John White] Monday, April 15, 2024: 1:58 PM Citizens To Be Heard Good Samaritan Rezoning  Some people who received this message don't often gete email from mrsjwhte@gmai.com. Leamwhyt thisis CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. a appreciate the deliberative process that the city has taken to consider the rezoning request for the Good Samaritan Lodge Nursing Home Subdivision. You have held a town hall meeting, several Planning and Zoning Commission meetings and at least 3 City Council meetings where arguments for and against You have considered the concerns of TxDot, the concerns of the fire department, and the concerns of the Parks Commission. You have also heard that the Planning You have respectively listened to many Seneca West residents who have At the 14th Annual Town Hall meeting held on January 27th 75% of the attendees from all over the city of Leon Valley did not vote to deny rezoning, but to leave the Ifeel that the members present tonight have received enough information and are in the best position to make an informed decision to put this issue to rest by  the rezoning were heard.  and Zoning Commission voted against the rezoning.  unanimously recommended denying the rezoning request.  property alone.  denying the rezoning request.  Thank You John White 6318 Mary Jamison Leon Valley TX    From: Sent: To: Subject:  Mark Ferris < Sunday, April 14, 2024 8:14 AM Citizens To Bel Heard Request to not Delay the PZ-2024-6 Vote  CAUTION: This email originated from outside oft the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe. Looking at the Agenda for Tuesday's meeting, it appears that there will be a vote to delay the PDD request for the Samaritan Property till after the elections. lam writing to request that the members of the council vote No to the delay request. To the best of my knowledge, all relevant information has been collected and no new facts will come to light after the election. l'am requesting that a vote to accept or Thank you for how patient and gracious you have been in hearing all the citizens over  Good Morning Mayor and City Council,  deny PZ-2024-6 be held on Tuesday.  the last 6-8 weeks. Mark Ferris 6406 Royalty Pt. Leon Valley, TX 78238 PH: 210-878-8387 EMAIL:    From: Sent: To: Subject: important  Sara Molina <  Tuesday, April 16, 20245 5:43 PM Citizens To Be Heard; Mindy Teague Fwd: City Council Meeting 3/19/24-VOTE  Some people who received thist message don't often get email from vanilaoso@yahoo.com. Leam why thisi is CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the sender and know the content is safe.  Hello,  Iwant to ensure my name is and has been in the list against the building of R6.  Please consider keeping R-1. Opposed- to postponing the vote. Opposed - to rezoning R-6  Also, would it be possible to have an exhibit that shows where the rezoning "line" Iwould like to get a better understanding (visually) how IV will be impacted. Will the back of my fence directly touch whatever is approved to be built or would there be a What trees would be killed (removed) directly behind my fence as a result. Etc. As an impacted resident of Leon Valley, these specific details are import to me.  would actually start for the homes on Caraway Bend?  few feet separating me and the future build.  Thank you, Sara Gonzalez 5311 Caraway Bend Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Sara Molina <  Date: March 19, 2024 at 9:36:29AM CDT To: tzenstopeheard@eonvaleylexas.gov Subject: City Council Meeting 3/19/24-VOTE  Hello,  Iwill not be able to attend in person today's meeting.    Please accept this email as my formal vote for Regular Agenda item #7, 1 Opposed- to rezone an approximate 27 Acre Tract of Land.  and 2.  Thank you, Sara Gonzalez 5311 Caraway Bend Leon Valley, TX. 78238 Sent from my iPhone