Multiple residents at Tuesday’s Leon Valley City Council meeting urged elected officials not to shift limited police resources toward widespread code enforcement, saying they prefer patrols focused on crime prevention.

During the citizens‑to‑be‑heard portion, a resident identified in the record as “Miss Chasen” said the city’s small police force should be deployed to patrol streets and respond to crime rather than write ordinance citations. “Our police always do their best for us, but I would much prefer them keeping us safe than taking precious time away writing citations or warnings,” she said.

Benny Martinez and Teresa Moser also addressed the council. Martinez said he opposed moving code enforcement from police to other staff and warned against creating a homeowners‑association style regime of property complaints. Teresa Moser, by contrast, said she supported periodic code compliance checks to prevent blight and safety hazards on her street.

City Manager Dr. Caldera told the council that the subject would be placed on a future agenda for an open conversation about what increased enforcement would look like and how it would be implemented; she said staff will bring the matter to the council on Aug. 19 for public discussion.

Ending: The comments left councilors with contrasting neighborhood views to consider: some residents asked that police time prioritize public safety and crime prevention, while others supported more regular code patrols to reduce litter, high grass and other neighborhood issues. Staff will present a public agenda item on enforcement options for further council direction.