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MEETING AGENDA City Council REGULAR SESSION CITY COUNCIL May 5, 2026 |
HAL BALDWIN MUNICIPAL COMPLEX COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1400 SCHERTZ PARKWAY BUILDING #4
SCHERTZ, TEXAS 78154
CITY OF SCHERTZ CORE VALUES
Do the right thing
Do the best you can
Treat others the way you want to be treated
Work cooperatively as a team
1400 SCHERTZ PARKWAY BUILDING #4
SCHERTZ, TEXAS 78154
CITY OF SCHERTZ CORE VALUES
Do the right thing
Do the best you can
Treat others the way you want to be treated
Work cooperatively as a team
| AGENDA TUESDAY, MAY 5, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. |
Call to Order
Opening Prayer and Pledges of Allegiance to the Flags of the United States and State of Texas. (Councilmember Macaluso)
Proclamations
57th Annual Professional Municipal Clerks
Week-May 3-9, 2026
Economic Development
Week-May 4-8, 2026
National Police
Week - May 10-16, 2026 and
Police Officer Memorial
Day-May 15, 2026
Employee Introductions
- EDC: Kimberly Lovejoy-Administrative Assistant
- Fire: Zachary Baldwin-Firefighter; Elijah Bustos-Firefighter; Joseph Crisp-Firefighter; Albert Lopez-Firefighter; Peyton Stefek-Firefighter
- Parks: Taylor Corbin-Administrative Assistant
- Police: Ashley Aldaba-Police Officer
- Public Works-Drainage: Gregory Mauldin-Drainage Worker Trainee
- Public Works-Street: Michael Padilla-Street Maintenance Worker Trainee
- Public Works-Water: Aaron Abel-Water/Wastewater Operator Trainee; Kevin Davis-Water/Wastewater Operator; Tyler Bradley-Water/Wastewater Operator Trainee; Matthew Carpio-Water/Wastewater Operator Trainee; Kade Guardiola-Water/Wastewater Operator Trainee; Adam Kopas-Water/Wastwater Operator Trainee; Aishiteru Laterbach-Water/Wastewater Operator Trainee
- Utility Billing: Emilia Zapata-Utility Billing Specialist
Presentations
Presentation on the 50th July 4th Jubilee and America 250 Celebration (S.Gonzalez/L.Shrum)
Presentation of Kick Cancer Pep Rally & 5K Run 2026 Donation to Mays Cancer Center at UT Health San Antonio. (S.Gonzalez/L.Shrum/C.Paddock)
YMCA-Presentation by CEO Louis Lopez -YMCA Presentation of Benefits and Opportunities
City Events and Announcements
- Announcements of upcoming City Events (B.James/S.Gonzalez)
- Announcements and recognitions by the City Manager (S.Williams)
- Announcements and recognitions by the Mayor (R.Rodriguez)
Hearing of Residents
This time is set aside for any person who wishes to address the City Council. Each person should fill out the speaker's register prior to the meeting. Presentations should be limited to no more than 3 minutes.
All remarks shall be addressed to the Council as a body, and not to any individual member thereof. Any person making personal, impertinent, or slanderous remarks while addressing the Council may be requested to leave the meeting.
All handouts and/or USB devices must be submitted to the City Secretary no later than noon on the Monday preceding the meeting. Handouts will be provided to each Councilmember prior to the start of the meeting by the City Secretary. All USB devices will be vetted by City IT staff to ensure City property is protected from malware.
Discussion by the Council of any item not on the agenda shall be limited to statements of specific factual information given in response to any inquiry, a recitation of existing policy in response to an inquiry, and/or a proposal to place the item on a future agenda. The presiding officer, during the Hearing of Residents portion of the agenda, will call on those persons who have signed up to speak in the order they have registered.
This time is set aside for any person who wishes to address the City Council. Each person should fill out the speaker's register prior to the meeting. Presentations should be limited to no more than 3 minutes.
All remarks shall be addressed to the Council as a body, and not to any individual member thereof. Any person making personal, impertinent, or slanderous remarks while addressing the Council may be requested to leave the meeting.
All handouts and/or USB devices must be submitted to the City Secretary no later than noon on the Monday preceding the meeting. Handouts will be provided to each Councilmember prior to the start of the meeting by the City Secretary. All USB devices will be vetted by City IT staff to ensure City property is protected from malware.
Discussion by the Council of any item not on the agenda shall be limited to statements of specific factual information given in response to any inquiry, a recitation of existing policy in response to an inquiry, and/or a proposal to place the item on a future agenda. The presiding officer, during the Hearing of Residents portion of the agenda, will call on those persons who have signed up to speak in the order they have registered.
Consent Agenda Items
The Consent Agenda is considered self-explanatory and will be enacted by the Council with one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless they are removed from the Consent Agenda upon the request of the Mayor or a Councilmember.
The Consent Agenda is considered self-explanatory and will be enacted by the Council with one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless they are removed from the Consent Agenda upon the request of the Mayor or a Councilmember.
1.
Minutes-Approval of the minutes from the Council Meeting on April 21, 2026 (S.Edmondson/S.Courney/I.Chavez)
2.
Resolution 26-R-058 - Authorizing an application for the FY 2027 Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority Grant (S.Williams/J.Lowery)
3.
Resolution 26-R-059 - Authorizing the Schertz/Seguin Local Government Corporation (SSLGC) Budget Amendment for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 (B.James/L.Busch/N.Ferris)
4.
Resolution 26-R-061 - Authorizing an amendment to the service agreement with Magic in the Sky, LLC, for an expanded fireworks display for the 50th Jubilee & America 250 Celebration. (S.Gonzalez/L.Shrum)
Closed Session
5.
The City Council will meet in closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (consultation with attorney) and 551.074 (personnel) to discuss the following matters:
a. The legal issues and options related to concerns raised in relation to the municipal special election (consultation with attorney).
b. Discussion and deliberation regarding concerns raised about certain actions of the City Manager related to the municipal special election (personnel). The City Manager may request that any discussion and deliberation take place in a public hearing.
Reconvene into Regular Session
6.
Take any action based on discussion held in Closed Session under Agenda Item # 5a.
7.
Take any action based on discussion held in Closed Session under Agenda Item # 5b.
Information available in City Council Packets -
NO DISCUSSION TO OCCUR
8.
May 2026 Major Projects in Progress/CIP
9.
Information Regarding Citywide AI & Technology Efficiencies (S.Gonzalez/B.James/S.Williams)
Adjournment
Requests and Announcements
- Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers for updates or information from Staff
- Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers that items or presentations be placed on a future City Council agenda
- City and Community Events attended and to be attended (Council)
CERTIFICATION
I, SHEILA EDMONDSON, CITY SECRETARY OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THE OFFICIAL BULLETIN BOARDS ON THIS THE 29TH DAY OF APRIL, 2026 AT 4:15 P.M., WHICH IS A PLACE READILY ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES AND THAT SAID NOTICE WAS POSTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 551, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE.
SHEILA EDMONDSON
TITLE: _______________________________
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The City Council for the City of Schertz reserves the right to adjourn into closed session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act.
Closed Sessions Authorized: This agenda has been reviewed and approved by the City's legal counsel and the presence of any subject in any Closed Session portion of the agenda constitutes a written interpretation of Texas Government Code Chapter 551 by legal counsel for the governmental body and constitutes an opinion by the attorney that the items discussed therein may be legally discussed in the closed portion of the meeting considering available opinions of a court of record and opinions of the Texas Attorney General known to the attorney. This provision has been added to this agenda with the intent to meet all elements necessary to satisfy Texas Government Code Chapter 551.144(c) and the meeting is conducted by all participants in reliance on this opinion.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS
| Mayor Rodriguez Member Audit Committee Investment Advisory Committee Main Street Committee TIRZ II Board Liaison Board of Adjustments Senior Center Advisory Board-Alternate |
Councilmember Davis– Place 1 Member Interview Committee Main Street Committee - Chair TIRZ II Board Liaison Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Schertz Housing Authority Board Transportation Safety Advisory Board |
| Councilmember Watson – Place 2 Member Audit Committee Liaison Library Advisory Board Senior Center Advisory Board Schertz-Seguin Local Government Corporation (SSLGC) -Ex-Officio |
Councilmember Macaluso – Place 3 Member Interview Committee Hal Baldwin Scholarship Committee TIRZ II Board |
| Councilmember Guerrero – Place 4 Member Hal Baldwin Scholarship Committee Investment Advisory Committee Liaison Schertz Historical Preservation Committee |
Councilmember Westbrook – Place 5 Member Schertz-Seguin Local Government Corporation (SSLGC) Liaison Planning and Zoning Commission Schertz Historical Preservation Committee Cibolo Valley Local Government Corporation (CVLGC)-Alternate |
| Councilmember Heyward – Place 6 Member Animal Services Advisory Committee Audit Committee Interview Committee-Chair Investment Advisory Committee Main Street Committee Liaison Building and Standards Commission Economic Development Corporation - Alternate Senior Center Advisory Board |
Councilmember Sheridan– Place 7 Member Liaison |
