Leon Valley councilors on Tuesday endorsed a more assertive enforcement approach for traffic and code violations, including more patrols for speeding and sidewalk‑blocking violations, after hearing public complaints about speeding, blocked sidewalks and deteriorating properties.

City Manager Crystal Caldera summarized the council retreat direction: members wanted an aggressive, compliance‑oriented approach rather than a warning‑only policy. Caldera said she warned the body that stronger enforcement would cause public pushback and noted that enforcement increased citations for sidewalk blocking during the period cited (76 citations and 16 warnings reported).

Nut graf: The council affirmed direction to increase traffic enforcement in problem corridors such as Evers and Hebner and to be more likely to issue citations rather than only warnings in specified public‑safety and obstruction cases. Staff emphasized that officers retain discretion and must operate within state law and constitutional limits; councilors and residents urged consistent application and fairness.

Several residents and councilors spoke: Councilor Philip Campos said speeding in neighborhoods is a frequent complaint and asked for added enforcement. Residents expressed both support for stronger enforcement and concern that a heavy‑handed approach could polarize neighbors; Councilor Marsh and others urged consistent, fair application rather than selective enforcement.

Caldera and the city attorney said code officers and police cannot ignore private‑property limits (warrants/drones are not tools for routine code enforcement) and stressed that blocking a public sidewalk is a legally actionable violation. The council directed staff to continue the enforcement effort and told staff to report back on results and any necessary policy adjustments.

Ending: Staff will maintain increased patrols and code checks, emphasize consistent application, and return with status updates; residents were reminded of community remedies such as municipal court options and community service alternatives.