On the agenda: Kyle City Council Special 7P - Oct 05, 2026 — License Plate Reader (Sep 29)

City Council Special Meeting Agenda
Monday, October 5, 2026 7:00 PM
Kyle City Hall, Council Chambers,
100 W. Center Street, Kyle, TX 78640

I.

Call Meeting to Order and Roll Call

II.

Approval of Minutes
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Consider approval of City Council meeting minutes:
a. September 5, 2026 Special
b. September 10, 2026 Special
c. September 15, 2026 Special
d. September 15, 2026 Regular
e. September 24, 2026 Special
(Item Presenter: Jennifer Kirkland, TRMC, City Secretary)
Exhibit 1 - 2026 0905 Draft Special
Exhibit 2 - 2026 0910 Draft Special
Exhibit 3 - 2026 0915 Draft Special
Exhibit 4 - 2026 0915 Draft Regular
Exhibit 5 - 2026 0924 Draft Special

III. Citizen Comment Period with City Council
The City Council welcomes comments from Citizens. Those wishing to speak are
encouraged to sign in before the meeting begins. Speakers may be provided with an
opportunity to speak during this time period on any agenda item or any other matter
concerning City Council business, and they must observe the three-minute time limit.
IV. Agenda Order
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V.

Agenda Order per Rules of Council Sec. B1.
(Item Presenter: Yvonne Flores-Cale, Mayor)

Proclamations
3.

A proclamation recognizing National Night Out, October 6, 2026.
(Item Presenter: Marc McKinney, Council Member)

4.

A proclamation recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month, October 2026,
presented to Kyle Police Department.
(Item Presenter: Yvonne Flores-Cale, Mayor)

5.

A proclamation recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month, October 2026,
presented to Hays-Caldwell Women's Center.
(Item Presenter: Lauralee Harris, Council Member)

VI. Consent Agenda
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6.

Consider approval of a Resolution ratifying a previously submitted grant application,
for which the deadline was August 24, 2026, to the U.S. Department of Justice for the
FY2026 Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Community Policing
Development: Microgrant for Unmanned Aerial Systems in an amount up to
$200,000.00, with no local match required, for patrol drones and an integrated
equipment storage and asset-management system.
(Item Presenter: Jeff Barnett, Chief of Police)
Exhibit 1 - Staff Memo
Exhibit 2 - Presentation
Exhibit 3 - Resolution
Exhibit 4 - Application

7.

Consider approval of a Resolution ratifying a previously submitted grant application,
for which the deadline was September 3, 2026 to the U.S. Department of Justice for the
FY 2026 Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Safer Outcomes: Enhancing
Crisis Response Training for Law Enforcement Program in the amount up to
$350,000.00, with no local match required, for an interactive simulating training
system.
(Item Presenter: Jeff Barnett, Chief of Police)
Exhibit 1 - Staff Memo
Exhibit 2 - Presentation
Exhibit 3 - Resolution
Exhibit 4 - Application

8.

Consider approval of a Possession and Use Agreement between the City of Kyle,
Texas and Rosa Maria Reyes for the possession and use of 1,164 square feet (0.0267
AC) of roadway right of way for the purpose of improvements to the eastern segment
of the Bebee Road project for the 2022 Road Bond in the amount of $15,000.00 for
independent consideration for the possession and use of the property.
(Item Presenter: Leon Barba, P.E., City Engineer)
Exhibit 1 - Staff Memo
Exhibit 2 - Presentation
Exhibit 3 - Possession and Use Agreement

9.

Consider approval of a Resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute all
documents necessary to purchase 1,164 SF (0.0267 AC) of right of way from Rosa
Maria Reyes, for the purpose of improvements to the eastern segment of the Bebee
Road project for the 2022 Road Bond, in an amount of $166,051.00, plus an estimated
$2,500.00 for reasonable closing costs.
(Item Presenter: Leon Barba, P.E., City Engineer)
Exhibit 1 - Staff Memo
Exhibit 2 - Presentation
Exhibit 3 - Resolution
Exhibit 4 - Agreement

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10. Consider approval of a Possession and Use Agreement between the City of Kyle,
Texas and Julio Rochel for the possession and use of 5,587 square feet (0.1282 AC) as
roadway right of way and 1,272 square feet (0.0292 AC) as a grading easement for the
purpose of improvements to the eastern segment of the Bebee Road project for the
2022 Road Bond in the amount of $5,296.90 for independent consideration for the
possession and use of the property.
(Item Presenter: Leon Barba, P.E., City Engineer)
Exhibit 1 - Staff Memo
Exhibit 2 - Presentation
Exhibit 3 - Possession and Use Agreement
11. Consider approval of a Resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute all
documents necessary to purchase 5,587 SF (0.1282 AC) of right of way and a 1,272 SF
(0.0292 AC) of grading easement from Julio Rochel, for the purpose of improvements
to the eastern segment of the Bebee Road project for the 2022 Road Bond in an amount
of $65,005.00, plus an estimated $2,000.00 for reasonable closing costs.
(Item Presenter: Leon Barba, P.E., City Engineer)
Exhibit 1 - Staff Memo
Exhibit 2 - Presentation
Exhibit 3 - Resolution
Exhibit 4 - Agreement
12. Consider approval of a Resolution authorizing the Interim City Manager to execute all
documents for a relocation assistance payment to Veronica Castillo in an estimated
amount of $3,494.00, for three additional months of storage and two additional months
of temporary lodging related to the Old Stagecoach Road project of the 2022 Road
Bond.
(Item Presenter: Lu Zhang, PhD, PE, Asst. City Engineer)
Exhibit 1 - Staff Memo
Exhibit 2 - Presentation
Exhibit 3 - Resolution
13. Consider approval of a Resolution to appoint Patricia Palacios to Seat 1 to fill a
vacancy for an unexpired term, ending September 2027 and Irma Mason to Seat 6 of
the Planning & Zoning Commission for a two-year term.
(Item Presenter: Jason Lutz, Director of Planning)
Exhibit 1 - Staff Memo
Exhibit 2 - Presentation
Exhibit 3 - Resolution
14. Consider approval of a Resolution appointing the Kyle Area Youth Advisory Council
(KAYAC) members for the 2026-2027 term.
(Item Presenter: Leslie Scott, Director of Library Services)
Exhibit 1 - Staff Memo
Exhibit 2 - Presentation
Exhibit 3 - Resolution
VII. Items Pulled from Consent Agenda
VIII. Consider and Possible Action
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15. Consider approval of a Resolution accepting Council Member Zapata's resignation
from City Council District 3.
(Item Presenter: Aimee Alcorn-Reed, City Attorney)
Exhibit 1 - Staff Memo
Exhibit 2 - Presentation
Exhibit 3 - Resolution
16. (First and Final Reading) Consider approval of an Ordinance calling a Special
Election for December 12, 2026 to fill a vacancy for an unexpired term in City Council
District Three, at-large; Providing for candidate application methods; Designating the
main and branch early voting locations for such election; Providing for an Order and
Notice of such Special Election; Providing for related matters; Providing a Severability
Clause; and Providing an Effective Date.
(Item Presenter: Aimee Alcorn-Reed, City Attorney)
Exhibit 1 - Staff Memo
Exhibit 2 - Presentation
Exhibit 3 - Ordinance
17. Consider approval or denial of a Resolution regarding an appeal of the Sign Control
Board’s decision to deny an exception to the prohibition on LED displays and LED
signs (Section 29-17(b)(6)) and the limitation of LED signs to certain properties
(Section 29-16(l)), to allow replacement of an existing static pylon sign with an LED
message board sign on property located at 18300 IH-35, Kyle, Texas 78640. (VR-260018)
The Sign Control Board voted 4 to 0 to deny the request on August 24, 2026.
(Item Presenter: Kaela Sharp, Senior Planner)
Exhibit 1 - Staff Memo
Exhibit 2 - Presentation
Exhibit 3 - Exception Request and Appeal Letter
Exhibit 4 - Resolution
18. Consider approval of a Resolution designating the reconstruction of Bunton Creek
Road as the next highest-priority roadway project under the City's 2022 Road Bond
Program, and providing direction regarding the project scope, including:
a. Reviewing the current project status;
b. Reviewing the original project budget and updated cost estimates;
c. Determining the width of pedestrian facilities;
d. Determining whether electrical utilities should be relocated underground or
remain overhead; and
e. Authorizing the Interim City Manager to exceed the original project budget by
an amount established by the City Council to implement the approved project
scope.
(Item Presenter: Leon Barba, P.E., City Engineer)
Exhibit 1 - Staff Memo
Exhibit 2 - Presentation
Exhibit 3 - Resolution

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19. Consider approval of a Resolution regarding the scope reevaluation of the Center
Street on-system and off-system projects included in the 2022 Road Bond Program,
including:
a. Selecting either the proposed 12-foot-wide Vybe Trail or a 6-foot-wide
sidewalk;
b. Determining whether electrical utilities should be relocated underground or
remain overhead; and
c. Authorizing the Interim City Manager to exceed the original budget by an
amount established by the City Council to implement the approved project scope.
(Item Presenter: Leon Barba, P.E., City Engineer)
Exhibit 1 - Staff Memo
Exhibit 2 - Presentation
Exhibit 3 - Resolution
20. Consider directing the Interim City Manager to bring back a Resolution regarding
record-keeping for Executive/Closed Session Council Meetings.
(Item Co-Presenters: Jennifer Kirkland, TRMC, City Secretary and Marco Forti,
Director of IT)
Exhibit 1 - Staff Memo
Exhibit 2 - Presentation
21. Consider approval of a Resolution adopting the staff recommendation to continue with
the current program design for the City's Cross Connection Control and Backflow
Prevention Program, which requires annual testing of all identified irrigation backflow
assemblies.
(Item Presenter: Mike Murphy, Director of Water Utilities)
Exhibit 1 - Staff Memo
Exhibit 2 - Presentation
Exhibit 3 - Resolution
22. Consider approval of a Resolution authorizing the dates, times, routes, and related
details for the City of Kyle Founders Day Parade and Veterans Day Parade.
(Item Presenter: Jesse Elizondo, Assistant City Manager)
Exhibit 1 - Staff Memo
Exhibit 2 - Presentation
Exhibit 3 - Resolution
23. Consider and possible action to approve a Resolution to authorize the Interim City
Manager to negotiate and execute an extension of the 2nd Option Fee payment
deadline to April 30, 2027 and reassess participation at that time to include the
following future Council considerations and action:
a. Discontinuing the City’s participation in the project and:
Declining to make the 2nd Option Fee payment of $273,763.00.
Terminating the City's Option Contract with the Nueces River Authority.
Authorizing the City Attorney to provide notice of termination and pursue
repayment of the Option Fee paid in October 2025.
(Item Presenter: Mike Murphy, Director of Water Utilities)
Exhibit 1 - Staff Memo
Exhibit 2 - Presentation
Exhibit 3 - Resolution
Exhibit 4 - Original Signed Contract
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24. Consider approval of a Resolution directing the Interim City Manager to bring back an
agreement ensuring long-term occupancy and/or ownership of the property located at
107 Veterans for VFW Post #12058.
(Item Presenter: Aimee Alcorn-Reed, City Attorney)
Exhibit 1 - Staff Memo
Exhibit 2 - Presentation
Exhibit 3 - Resolution
25. Consider approval of a Resolution authorizing a settlement agreement with Christina
W. Phillips, as Trustee of the Christina W. Phillips and Andrew W. Phillips Irrevocable
Trust, for settlement of Cause No. 25-1290C, City of Kyle, Texas vs. Christina W.
Phillips, as Trustee of the Christina W. Phillips and Andrew W. Phillips Irrevocable
Trust, et al., in County Court at Law No. 1, Hays County, Texas.
(Item Presenter: Aimee Alcorn-Reed, City Attorney)
Exhibit 1 - Staff Memo
Exhibit 2 - Presentation
Exhibit 3 - Resolution
Exhibit 4 - Settlement Agreement
IX. City Council Items
26. Discussion and possible action to direct the Interim City Manager to have the City's
Water Utilities Department prepare and present to the City Council, no later than
January 2027, a Water Supply Weighted Portfolio Analysis evaluating alternative
combinations of water supply strategies and identifying the portfolio mix that best
meets the City's long-term water supply objectives. The analysis will evaluate the
City's entire water supply portfolio, including surface water, groundwater, reclaimed
water, indirect potable reuse (IPR), direct potable reuse (DPR), aquifer storage and
recovery, conservation measures, desalination, and other planned water purchases. At a
minimum, the weighted analysis shall assess supply reliability, drought resilience,
capital investment requirements, regulatory compliance, operational risks, and most
importantly, the affordability of potable drinking water for the residents of Kyle.
(Item Presenter: Yvonne Flores-Cale, Mayor)
27. Discussion and possible action on License Plate Readers and next steps.
(Item Presenters: Yvonne Flores-Cale, Mayor, and Melisa Medina, Council Member)
28. Direct staff to bring back a Resolution of the City of Kyle, Texas to make
appointments for one primary and one alternate voting representative to the CAMPO
Technical Advisory Committee to replace Mike Trimble.
(Item Presenter: Marc McKinney, Council Member)
Exhibit 1 - 2027 CAMPO TAC Appointment Form
Exhibit 2 - Guide for Appointments to TAC
Exhibit 3 - 2026 TAC Roster
X.

Executive Session
29. Pursuant to Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, the City Council reserves the right
to convene into Executive Session(s) from time to time as deemed necessary during
this meeting. The City Council may convene into Executive Session pursuant to any
lawful exception contained in Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code including
any or all of the following topics.
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a. Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.071 and Texas
Disciplinary Rules 1.05 to:
i. Consult with the City Attorney concerning the counterproposal received
from the Municipal Utility District (MUD) petitioners to resolve the water
and wastewater rate appeal filed with the Texas Public Utility Commission
under Docket No. 58988.
b. Executive session pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.071 and Texas
Disciplinary Rules 1.05 and pursuant to Texas Government Code §551.072
to:
i. Consult with the City Attorney concerning legal issues related to the
possible purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real estate needed for
transportation improvements and related infrastructure, including, but not
limited to the City’s road bond projects, specifically properties needed for
the Bebee East Project, the Old Stagecoach Road Project, and the Kyle
Parkway Road Project; and
ii. Consult with the City Attorney concerning legal issues related to the
possible purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real estate of property
needed for water and wastewater utility infrastructure improvements,
specifically related to the Post Oak Waterline Project.
30. Take action on items discussed in Executive Session.
XI. Adjourn
One or more members of the board may participate in the meeting by videoconference
pursuant to Section 551.127, Texas Government Code, provided that a quorum of the board
will be present at Kyle City Hall.
Posted this 29th day of September, 2026, prior to 6:15 p.m.

At any time during the City Council meeting, the City Council may elect to go into an
Executive Session to discuss any item on the agenda for which state law authorizes an
Executive Session to be held. If the City Council elects to go into an Executive Session
regarding an agenda item, the presiding officer will first announce the section of the law
authorizing a closed meeting. The description of an item in Executive Sessions constitutes
the written interpretation by the City Attorney of Chapter 551 of the Texas Government
Code and the legal opinion of the City Attorney that said item may be discussed in a
closed meeting.
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