CITY OF NATALIA 2078 State Hwy. 132 N. . P.O. Box 270 . Natalia, TX 78059-0270 (830) 663-2926 . Metro (830) 665-2206 . Fax (830) 663-3806 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 2078 STATE HWY 132 NORTH, NATALIA, TEXAS 27 JANUARY 2025 at 7.00 P.M. AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER: ROLL CALL by Nichole Bermea, City Administrator/ Secretary A. Pledge of Allegiance - Mayor Tommy Ortiz 2. CITIZENS TO BE HEARD: Anyone will be allowed to speak on any posted matter, other than personnel matters or matters under litigation, for a length of time not to exceed three (3) minutes. No Council discussion or action may take place on a matter until. such matter has been placed on an agenda and posted in accordance with law. To address the City Council, please sign the Citizen Participation Sign-in Roster located on the table at the entrance ofthe Council Chambers. 3. CITY COUNCIL COMMENTS: 4. PRESENTATION / CEREMONIAL ITEMS: Recognition of the Natalia Elite Soccer teams that won the Gold Cup. The Natalia Elite Soccer teams won (4) four of the (5) five divisions competing against Lytle, Devine and Pearsall. a) Mean Machines - Tiny Division Champions b) Rebels = Pre K/E Kinder Champions c) Avengers = Division 3 Champions d) Natalia Foxes - Division 4 5/6 grade Champions 5. CONSENT AGENDA: All of the following items are considered to be routine by the City Council, there will be no separate discussion on these items and will be enacted with one motion, unless removed by any Council Member to discuss and consider separately by making such request prior to a motion and vote. a) Approval of the Minutes: 18 November 2024 Regular Meeting b) Approval of the Financial Activity Report: December 2024 c) Approval of the Utility Department Activity Report: December 2024 d) Approval of the Municipal Court Activity Report: December 2024 e) Approval of the Police Department/Code Enforcement Activity Report: December 2024 6. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS: City AdmnstratorSecretary- i. The city offices will be closed for Presidents Day Holiday, February 17, 2025. ii. City projects update ii. HOME Program update iv. Brush pick up - March 10th-14th, Bulk April 7th - 11th V. Next ESD 4 meeting = February 12th at 7pm Utility Director - Art Smith NMDD Chair - Ruby Vera Police Chief - Martin Chavez Mayor - Tommy Ortiz 1 DISCUSSIONICONSIDERATION OF ACTION ITEMS: 7. Discuss/Consider Freeland Turk Engineering Group professional engineering services agreement for the 2025 Natalia WWTP Permit Renewal 8. Accept and approve the 2024 Natalia Police Department racial profiling report. 9. Presentation and discussion with the Medina Central Appraisal District regarding the possible purchase and renovation of the Ridge Building located at 728 18th Street, Hondo, Texas. (Johnette Dixon, Chief Appraiser) 10. Discuss/Consider Resolution 25-01 authorizing approval of the building contractor award for the HOME Program through the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. 11. Discuss/Consider Resolution 25-02 authorizing the submission of a Texas Home Investment Partnerships Program application to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for participation in the HOME program HRA/PWDIDisaster reservation system; and authorizing the mayor to act as the city's executive officer and authorized representative in all matters pertaining to the city's participation in the HOME program reservation system. 12. Discuss/Consider newly revised final Interlocal Cooperation Agreement establishing the Medina County Regional Water Alliance. 13. Discuss/Consider adoption of the following TCOLE required department policies: 1. Natalia Police Department Hiring Procedures Policy 2. Natalia Police Department Personnel Policy 3. Natalia Police Department Misconduct Allegation Policy 14. Discuss city permit and inspection procedures. 15. ADJOURNMENT All items on the agenda are for possible discussion and action. Accessibility Statement: The City of Natalia City Hall is wheelchair accessible. The entry ramps are in the front and rear of the building. Accessible parking spaces are also available at the back of the building. The City of Natalia is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation and equal access to communications will be provided to those who provide notice to the City Administrator at 830.663.2926 at least 48 hours in advance. Executive Session: The City of Natalia City Council reserves the right to convene into Executive Session at any time regarding an issue on the agenda for which it is legally permissible; pursuant to Texas Government Code, Chapter 551; Section 551.071 Consultation with Attorney; Section 551.072 Deliberations about Real Property; Section 551.073 Deliberation about Gifts and Donations; Section 551.074 Personnel Matters; Section 551.076 Deliberations about Security Devices; and Section 551.087 Economic Development. The council may then reconvene in open session to take action. CERTIFICATE 1, Nichole Bermea, City Secretary, do hereby certify that the above Notice of Meeting of the City was posted on the outside bulletin board at the City of Natalia City Hall, 2078 State Hwy. 132 N., Natalia, Texas, and on the city's website htp-letyohnatala.com, both places convenient and readily accessible to the public at all times. Said Notice was posted on January 24, 2025 on or before 7:00 p.m. and remained so posted continuously for at least seventy-two (72) hours,preceding the scheduled time of said meeting. Posted By: NICHOLE M. BERMEA, City Administrator/ Secretary 2