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The applicant and counsel explained the site’s narrow, triangular configuration and argued that the parcel cannot practically be developed for most conventional commercial uses. The code permits off‑premise billboards inside a defined circle surrounding the Bandera/410 interchange but requires a minimum 1,000‑foot separation between off‑premise signs; the proposed site lay within that separation distance of an existing off‑premise display whose traffic orientation differs.

Councilors discussed the spacing rule and whether the previously approved sign and the proposed sign would visually overlap for motorists. Presenters and staff said the two signs would face different traffic flows and not create a row of repetitive billboards. Attorney Rob Killen and city staff explained the variance standard (hardship created by lot configuration) and noted the city’s policy purpose to concentrate large displays near the interchange.

Councilor Bradshaw moved to grant the variance and Councilor Orozco seconded; council members voted in favor and the variance was authorized. Staff reminded the applicant that TxDOT and other permitting approvals remain required before the sign may be erected.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Regular Meeting 3/18/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Council approved a variance to city sign rules allowing a digital, single‑faced off‑premise billboard at a triangular parcel near Bandera Road where lot configuration made other uses impractical; council cited location and orientation as key factors.","taxTitle","Leon Valley, Bexar County, Texas","taxId",69409,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6120302,"Council adopts 2025 Parks, Recreation, Trails and Open Space Master Plan",734,6031000,6765000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2708394-a1cbdb1ea126faf71ee83dfceb29c242&start=6031&end=6765","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2708394-a1cbdb1ea126faf71ee83dfceb29c242/thumbnail_6031000.jpg","/articles/6120302/Leon-Valley/Bexar-County/Texas/Council-adopts-2025-Parks-Recreation-Trails-and-Open-Space-Master-Plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6120302-b7ebb98bdaa6e6853aab2354bef10b23/orig.mp4?Expires=1771134975&Signature=ZGiiYy9e5VBhPjC3-F5n9vINrL5v-Bwmbger-Y4d2IZzuXKIM4C~UmBw7samPlUiIq69IzvdpQqjhjsoLi5OF~esTwYgqTzGYdohaZrRDPDFpW2Hw~udNk3L~vh6e4MDPr7WDFpRN9zr6jNI~RdUIhMj9z~W6JgXV4rUmU2aLcaPcQ3YZioq5llcbsbaV9bGARPNBTiwdQVXlUJK0lAOpo6C5x4DunmRWRgvXCKldMhVnkUDsQJ5iylykAXXtjDZ6g8jNKxdhbE3VqQ7OT0RZotuubGJpObr4AwBIS19hPYGfs5XssYxxeNZDWRC8FY5hqJIHbvP7ztxStAgXb6SGA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City Council voted unanimously on March 1 to adopt the City of Leon Valley 2025 Parks, Recreation, Trails and Open Space Master Plan.

Consultant Ardura and staff said the plan reflects input from a steering committee, public surveys and stakeholder interviews. The document recommends preserving and enhancing natural areas, improving trail and pedestrian connections, upgrading playgrounds to ADA‑accessible standards, evaluating an aquatics study and pursuing targeted funding sources for shovel‑ready projects.

Park Commission Chair Michael Christiansen thanked staff and the consultant for an inclusive process. Councilors complimented the plan’s graphics and appendices; staff noted the plan will support future grant applications because many state and federal grant programs award points to applicants with an adopted parks plan.

Councilor Orozco moved to adopt the plan by resolution; Councilor Campos seconded and the motion passed without dissent.","After a multi‑month public process, the council unanimously approved a citywide parks master plan that emphasizes accessibility, trail connectivity, natural area preservation and phased reinvestment.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6120307,"Council pauses Hebner Creek overhaul after debate over designs, costs and trees",1540,3725000,5265000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2708394-a1cbdb1ea126faf71ee83dfceb29c242&start=3725&end=5265","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2708394-a1cbdb1ea126faf71ee83dfceb29c242/thumbnail_3725000.jpg","/articles/6120307/Leon-Valley/Bexar-County/Texas/Council-pauses-Hebner-Creek-overhaul-after-debate-over-designs-costs-and-trees","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6120307-5565884772225c26c926dec138216996/orig.mp4?Expires=1771134975&Signature=R69hhiYcNZ02j8Xw~vXodTh0ccok2j-dXcI2weuOnaj8e0XSyqOxFndJ7XhOutJgu2v2CdJxgNFZ3oPap4Y9caCvoIePQguBO0AUR2sbro1yNrk9pXIuL7VT3VBlby9D2ZRybQLG7OV-9A~fs0cqboHUhujBZrTpKgLn8F4aTYUnpfZfiDzxoGGR9L0rSlj3R-11lVGrfI846yaIehaKnAC0-jnWTHQW64EhqljxDKS8ZtP5LpjWKIQLcLBzFJL1hPe7oVrnT7i1uMWFbzLgl9N1xW3PdvUGNArhxipgPgOYnOgU8EvZ8lMPkwgnI2XNDZzh4TF4SaNtLeBjfG8gYg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City Council on March 1 voted 3–1 to pause further work on a proposed redesign of Huebner Creek after months of discussion over alignment, heritage trees and construction costs.

City engineers presented three principal options for the stretch between Bandera Road and Pass Road: an earlier design estimated at about $3.0 million, a modified alignment keeping work within the existing creek bed (staff’s “realignment”) at about $7.0 million with concrete riprap, and a heavier retaining‑wall option that engineers estimated near $10 million. Staff said an “erosion‑only” approach targeted at critical scour areas could be much less but warned such a band‑aid would likely not qualify for some state and federal grants.

Council members raised competing priorities: some urged moving forward with the mid‑range realignment that staff said would remove fewer trees than the original alignment; others argued the lower‑cost erosion alternative risked leaving the creek and private utilities exposed. Councilor Campos argued for immediate erosion work while he pursued help from Bexar County and the San Antonio River Authority; Councilor Bradshaw and others highlighted the potential to remove more properties from the floodplain with the original alignment. Several members also pressed for additional environmental studies (scour and tree impacts) that remain incomplete.

After discussion Councilor Campos moved and Councilor Heil seconded a motion to pause the project and seek further engagement with Bexar County and the San Antonio River Authority; the motion passed 3–1 (Yes: Campos, Orozco, Heil; No: Bradshaw). Separately, the council declined to approve staff’s immediate expenditure of existing stormwater funds to obtain a formal “probable erosion‑only cost” estimate; staff said they would return with additional funding options and could solicit county and regional partners.

Staff reported the city has spent about $245,000 on studies and design so far and retains roughly $586,000 in the project budget. Staff and council discussed grant options (FEMA, Texas Water Infrastructure Fund) but noted reduced‑scope erosion work may be ineligible for many grant pools. Council directed staff to continue outreach to county and regional partners and to report back with clearer cost estimates and grant possibilities.","Council paused the larger Hebner Creek realignment project pending further outreach with Bexar County and San Antonio River Authority; council also declined to expend funds immediately for an erosion‑only cost estimate.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6120311,"Police seek grant for license‑plate cameras; council generally supportive, grant already applied for",275,2600000,2875000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2708394-a1cbdb1ea126faf71ee83dfceb29c242&start=2600&end=2875","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2708394-a1cbdb1ea126faf71ee83dfceb29c242/thumbnail_2600000.jpg","/articles/6120311/Leon-Valley/Bexar-County/Texas/Police-seek-grant-for-licenseplate-cameras-council-generally-supportive-grant-already-applied-for","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6120311-33db6d2ea989cfad4f53fa96002135c6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771134975&Signature=ctffYzDJAkq-FZWW1BYhB3DVyyLXZJOdgoRfS1NSNhUwLimbopVZkJAsmnUL-857ihNo~PNByfQN~bZGbqri3zteaV4l7SCSgB85vioS4x~Qpu0ZE2t1wV8mAtCLTg83B2GXF4xcp1fvx-5A6g7qRQzNDUK8oHvtR2T3rysu5XOofPlly0pdWfvxg6-purcvjrQ0L4e6c87vITh~JZ7fWlWj68N3-75gYduSv5WTHzY6Sd23IvJsqEPUjOX1WijslGqVhGh6iJpO8wlbDBhF~yfYCJxnJSZQXjRcVLmr1QRNN21bz6eFt8MLAWMepY8-rqVoVlGgchOQYSZ6KbxbmA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Police Chief David Gonzalez told the City Council the department has applied for a $53,000 grant to lease 14 safety cameras that can read license plates and feed alerts to officers. Chief Gonzalez said the cameras are aimed at improving investigations and acting as a force multiplier for patrol by providing vehicle location and historical searches.

Gonzalez described a demonstration showing how a camera can zoom from a wide view to a readable license plate and explained the system’s searchable database and alerting features. He said the vendor would lease equipment and host the footage; the company would handle requests for records and retain footage for 30 days.

The chief estimated the total cost for 14 cameras at about $100,000 and said annual costs to operate and host the system would be roughly $50,000 per year. The grant, if awarded, would cover approximately $53,000; the department would need to identify the remaining funds and ongoing annual budget for hosting and maintenance. Gonzalez told the council the vendor typically structures arrangements as a multi‑year lease and that authorities such as TxDOT must approve cameras on state poles.

Council members expressed support for moving ahead and for pursuing the grant. Councilor Roscoe, who helped lead a citizen advisory group, described cameras as a relatively low‑cost way to extend police visibility. Councilor Bradshaw and Mayor Pro Tem Campos suggested signage and other privacy safeguards where cameras are sited. No vote was required; the police chief said he applied because of the grant deadline and asked the council if it would continue with the application if funding were awarded. The city manager said staff would try to identify budget sources (general fund, limited forfeiture funds or red‑light camera revenues) if the grant were awarded.

The council did not commit to a specific funding source; members asked staff to return with more detail about the annual operating cost and a map of proposed camera locations should the grant be awarded.","Leon Valley Police sought permission to proceed with a $53,000 grant application to lease 14 surveillance cameras (license‑plate readers and analytics). The department has applied; the grant would cover roughly half of a ~$100,000‑$120,000 initial package and leave the city to budget operating and lease costs.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6120316,"Leon Valley council hears AMI water‑meter financing proposal; no vote taken",681,464000,1145000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2708394-a1cbdb1ea126faf71ee83dfceb29c242&start=464&end=1145","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2708394-a1cbdb1ea126faf71ee83dfceb29c242/thumbnail_464000.jpg","/articles/6120316/Leon-Valley/Bexar-County/Texas/Leon-Valley-council-hears-AMI-watermeter-financing-proposal-no-vote-taken","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6120316-f354e2d0b212497af7688e69cbdde27e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771134975&Signature=fF~NSgysrF8JLfSYsxrib0IIbO8qox~4qxZ-jdhQnFvgL3IXmj9coHqk4d4hci5-nUcbkYbWmLgIKjagJ8ua8if2eg1~G1kbqVdA~rrfGTxuEAE8lAhtjjZZ61xvTiqW90DV6AkwmvARv84IyKTX4~1bMFiuEVkY8h4CS06qwdW6onktMe6JLqmnUBqoaiXiChsVSJkJq65xQgiUJl2sANb5PVe5g~IVLkRSmcCsFAJs~MOYke7-bEs1xThAPE4UzgpRaXrzNClbkdqWYnossv2fwm5fMf-kcFvWLjf5ustlUIp7h~fFpKZzrnnMy-mq2T3OM5VIoHG90E5VU79q8w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Performance Services representatives on March 1 told the Leon Valley City Council they could finance an advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) project for the city with no upfront cost and payback by recovered revenue from improved meter accuracy and reduced truck rolls.

The company said an AMI program could recover conservatively about 4–4.5% of currently unbilled water and that, combined with operational savings, could fund a meter‑replacement project. Chip Woods of Performance Services said an investment‑grade audit and meter testing would be required before the city signed any contract and estimated a conservative project payback just under 11 years based on current assumptions.

Council members pressed presenters and city water staff for specifics. Councilor Campos and others asked whether the $1.2 million figure cited in presentation slides was the total project cost; presenters replied that number reflected a theoretical funding envelope based on projected recoverable revenue, not a vendor quote for a full system. Presenters said an AMI rollout that replaced all meters and included lead/copper survey completion and distribution leak detection work could reach roughly $2.3–2.4 million depending on meter brand, communications choices and plumbing work.

City staff confirmed the utility has budgeted roughly $70,000 annually for meters and that many recently purchased meters are encoded registers that could be retrofit with radio modules. Melinda Mortz, interim utilities staff, said some recently purchased meters are solid‑state and adaptable to AMI, but other older mechanical meters would likely be replaced rather than retrofitted.

No formal motion or vote was taken. Several council members, including Councilors Bradshaw and Roscoe, said they wanted the council to model the impact on customer bills, confirm which meters could be upgraded instead of replaced, and see firm pricing before authorizing an investment‑grade audit. The city manager and utility staff said they would include a $36,000 breakaway fee for an investment‑grade audit in the draft FY2026 capital budget only if council directs them to do so.

The presentations and the company’s proposal will be revisited as part of upcoming capital‑budget deliberations.","Vendors outlined an energy‑savings, budget‑neutral plan to replace and retrofit water meters with AMI technology. Council members asked for more cost detail and deferred committing funds while capital‑budget discussions continue.","actionData","errors"]

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