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The Valley Newsletter S U M M E R 2 0 1 9 C I T Y O F S U N S E
T V A L L E Y
T H E V A L L E Y N E W S L E T T E R
New City Administrator Meet Ups Planned This weekend the newly
appointed City Administrator, Sylvia Carrillo-Treviño, will be
visi�ng Sunset Valley to meet
with the Mayor and residents. All are welcome to come and meet
her on: Friday, August 9th from 4:30 PM to 6
PM—City Hall; Saturday, August 10th from 9 AM to 10:30—
Stouthaus Coffee Pub, and Saturday, August 10th from
12:30 PM to 2 PM—Police Building
On July 29th, Mayor Cardona announced that Sylvia
Carrillo-Treviño had accepted the City’s offer to be the next
City
Administrator. The following is the Mayor’s announcement for
those who may not have received the previous no�c-
es.
I am happy to announce that a contract for our new City
Administrator Posi�on was accepted. Thank you to our
recruiter who outlined and guided the process for the hiring
commi7ee and who procured 54 candidates, 13 semi-
finalists and 4 incredibly qualified finalists. The posi�on is
now considered filled and the City will no longer accept
applica�ons. Sylvia Carrillo-Trevino accepted the City’s offer
and will start at the beginning of September. Council
voted 4 to 1 to offer the contract to Ms. Carrillo-Trevino.
Although I did not cast a vote, I agree wholeheartedly with
process and decision rendered. The upcoming Newsle7er will
provide addi�onal informa�on on when Sylvia will
introduce herself to the community before star�ng in
September.
A li7le about Sylvia…
She has worked in public administra�on and public service for
more than twenty years, fourteen of those years in
local government. Her path to local government management began
in Texas as a graduate intern for the City of
Corpus Chris�. Ul�mately, she managed the Development Services
“One Stop Shop” where over 20,000 develop-
ment and construc�on permits were issued annually. In 2012, she
was appointed City Manager of Aransas Pass,
Texas, where she served un�l 2017. In Aransas Pass, her
management skills and development experience encour-
aged economic development, a7racted new business, and in
partnership with the Port of Corpus Chris�, San Patri-
cio County, and the State of Texas, helped retain large industry
in their extra territorial jurisdic�on. She served as
the Assistant City Manager in Corpus Chris� from 2017-2019 and
currently, as the Development Manager for Odes-
sa, Texas on a contract basis. She has wanted to move her career
path to the Central/North Texas area where her
daughters currently live and a7end college, which is what
brought her to Aus�n.
A few of her addi�onal creden�als…
2019, Interna�onal City County Management Associa�on—Creden�aled
Manager
2018, Na�onal Public Employer Labor Rela�on
Associa�on—Founda�ons of Labor Rela�ons; The Grievance Ar-
bitra�on Process; and The Nego�a�on Process
2011, Interna�onal City County Management Associa�on—Leadership
ICMA
2009, FEMA—Cer�fied Floodplain Manager (CFM)
2007, Texas State University—Cer�fied Public Manager (CPM)
2004, Texas A&M Corpus Chris�—Master of Public
Administra�on
2002, Texas A&M Corpus Chris�—Bachelor of Business
Administra�on
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May 21, 2019—Regular Council Mee�ng
• Approved on consent the minutes from the May 7, 2019 Regular
mee�ng
• Approval of a salary increase for the interim City
Administrator posi�on the remainder of FY18/19, and possible
car-
ryover into FY19/20 depending on when the appointment of the
City Administrator.
• Update on City Administrator pos�ng, posi�on profile and
schedule. No ac�on taken.
• Presenta�on on Community Policing by Chief Carter.
• Approval to amend Financial Policy 103, General Financial
Guidelines to read: contracts and agreements for the on-
going provisions of goods or services that are for an account of
not less than $10,000 annually shall be reviewed every
three (3) years through issuance of a Request for Proposal or
Request for
Qualifica�ons. Such agreements for a term of up to five (5)
years at fixed prices or rates shall be similarly reviewed not
less frequently than 5 years.
Update: At the June 4th mee�ng, con�nued discussion of this new
policy led Council to direct review and a recom-
menda�on from the Budget and Finance Commi7ee for
implementa�on.
• Approval of an Ordinance to amend Sunset Valley Code of
Ordinance Chapter 31.59 related to the du�es of the City
Administrator.
• Presenta�on of the water planning project and water management
strategies recommended by the
Public Works Commi7ee. Council directed that a town hall mee�ng
be scheduled to provide this
presenta�on to the community.
• Tabled discussion of a recommenda�on of the Public Works
Commi7ee to postpone the Sunset Valley Regional Pond
Dam Improvements Project.
June 4, 2019—Regular Council Mee�ng
• Approved on consent the minutes from the May 21, 2019
mee�ng.
• Approved on consent an Ordinance to amend Sunset Valley Code
of Ordinances Chapter 96 related to the regula�on
and use of public parks and spaces owned by the City.
• Approved on consent the recommenda�on of the Public Works
Commi7ee to postpone the Sunset
Valley Regional Pond Dam Improvement Project and authorize staff
to pursue FEMA Flood Mi�ga�on funds in the FY
19/20 grant cycle.
• Scheduled possible dates for Council to meet with the City
Administrator recruiter.
• Approval of a work order in the amount of $23,380 to Miller
Gray, LLC for professional engineering
services for Jones Road AISD Meter Conversion Project.
• Approval to award a contract to Smith Paving, Inc., in the
amount of $185,142.50, and authorize staff to approve con-
�ngencies up to 10% of the contract price, for a total of up to
$203,656,75 for the Oakdale Drive maintenance and
mill/overlay project.
• Acceptance of the recommenda�on by the Planning and
Environmental Commi7ee and approval to
proceed with research needed to support use of the Uplands
Property as a community oriented
greenspace. This ac�on did not authorize addi�onal funds for the
projects. Mo�on passed with 4 votes for and 1
(Council Member Rosengarten) against.
• Discussion of amendments to Chapter 30 related to du�es and
responsibili�es of the Mayor and Council. This item will
be brought back for review at the June 18th mee�ng, and
scheduled for possible adop�on at the July 2nd mee�ng.
• Tabled discussion and considera�on of Con�ngency Modifica�on
Number 7 for the Sunset Valley Police and Public
Works Facili�es Construc�on project and proposed revisions to
Chapter 6 Building and
Construc�on Permits of the Land Development Code.
• Approved staff to issue a Request for Proposal for landscaping
services; and, directed the Budget and Finance Com-
mi7ee to make recommenda�ons on the implementa�on of the changes
made to FP103 at the May 21st mee�ng.
June 18, 2019—Special Called Mee�ng (3:00 PM)
• Council went into Execu�ve Session (Special Called Mee�ng) to
consult with the recruiter regarding the appointment
and employment of a city administrator. No ac�on taken.
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June 18, 2019—Regular Mee�ng
• Approved on consent the minutes from the June 4, 2019 Regular
mee�ng
• Presenta�on to the Council on JDRF One Walk by Mike Brin,
Execu�ve Director, and presenta�on of an apprecia�on
plaque to the City.
• Reviewed proposed amendments to Chapter 31 Code of Ordinances
related to du�es of the Mayor, Council and
Commi7ees to be brought back as an ordinance at the July 2nd
Council Mee�ng.
• Presenta�on and discussion of the Flood Risk and Atlas 14
study by staff and Miller Grey Engineers.
• Approval of the following related to the Stearns Lane ETJ:
focus on the nego�a�ons with the City of Aus�n; maintain
the exis�ng rela�onship and keep Stearns Lane in the ETJ; and
the City will not
pursue release or annexa�on.
• Approval of Con�ngency Modifica�on #7, with the excep�on of
#1-3 of the Contractor Con�ngency Allowance, cred-
i�ng the Owners Be7erment Allowance by $2,162.50, giving the
City a new balance of $212,248.68.
• Council went into Execu�ve Session to consult with Legal
Counsel regarding release of client
a7orney privilege. No ac�on was taken.
July 2, 2019—Regular Mee�ng
• Approved on consent the minutes from the June 18, 2019 Regular
mee�ng
• Approval to increase the Adopt a Tree Program to four �mes a
year .
• Approval of an Ordinance to amend Chapter 31 of the Sunset
Valley Code of Ordinances related to the du�es of the
Mayor, City Council and Standing Commi7ees.
• Approval to release $7,000 project funds allocated to Sunset
Valley Elementary for the Parent Support Specialist for
Literacy Specialist posi�on.
• Approval to an Ordinance to amend Land Development Code,
Sec�on 1.201 to include defini�ons of masonry, fiber
cement siding and stucco, Sec�on 2.1306 Construc�on Regula�ons
regarding exterior finishes, and to re-number
Divisions 13 and 14.
• Reconsidered Council’s (June 4th) decision to postpone the
Sunset Valley Regional Dam Improvement project.
• Approval to change the frequency of the use of City Hall by a
resident allow for no more than 12 weekend days per
year and no more than two days per month. This change will go in
effect January 1, 2020
Saturday, July 13, 2019 and Sunday, July 14, 2019—Special Called
Mee�ng
• Council conducted interviews for City Administrator
posi�on.
July 16, 2019—Regular Mee�ng
• Approved on consent the minutes from the July 2, 2019 Regular
mee�ng
• Presenta�on and report by the Sunset Valley Arts Commission.
No ac�on taken.
• Approval of an Ordinance calling for an elec�on on November 5,
2019 to elect three (3) Council Members.
• Approval of an Ordinance to restrict parking on both sides of
Pillow Road, every day and at all �mes, from Jones
Road to point between 8 and 10 Pillow Road, unless the vehicle
displays a valid residen�al parking permit. Mo�on
passed with 4 votes for and 1 (Mayor Pro tem Kharod)
against.
• Approval of a request for watershed variance at 10 Reese Road
for 5,567 square feet (7.76%) of Impervious Cover
within the Cri�cal Water Quality Zone. Mo�on passed with 3 votes
for and 2 (Council Member Gonzales and
Rosengarten) against.
• Approval of a request from the Sunset Valley Elementary PTA
for a series of banner signs to be installed along the
fence at Sunset Valley Elementary School to recognize school
sponsors; and, to waive $350 in associated fees.
• Approval of the implementa�on schedule for vendors and
contracts review.
July 25, 2019—Special Called Mee�ng
• Approval of an employment agreement for the City Administrator
posi�on. Mo�on passed with 4 votes for and 1
(Council Member Gonzales) against.
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T H E V A L L E Y N E W S L E T T E R
Summer Teen and Intern Program By Fletcher, Lorenzo, Bella,
Stevie and Lucas
The teen program has been a very valuable experience for me. I
was in the program for three years
and I have now spent a summer as an intern. I have worked in a
team and learned important construc-
�on and carpentry skills. This year I have taken a greater
leadership role. I learned to build and man-
age a team efficiently, which I am sure will be a very useful
skill later in life both personally and profes-
sionally. There are no programs like this elsewhere and it has
had a very posi�ve impact on me as well
as the community at large. This program fosters a �ghter knit
community and promotes civic pride.
-Fletcher
I have enjoyed my experience here at Sunset Valley Public Works.
I
believe that the summer teen program offers a unique and
valuable
work experience for young Sunset Valley residents. During the
summer
I mostly worked with the water department. A normal day
includes
checking the quality of water with chemical tests for both
residen�al
and commercial areas. In addi�on we have been replacing the old
wa-
ter meters with new ultrasonic meters, so we won’t have to
check
them manually every few weeks. I have learned many skills while
a
part of the teen program such as fixing a broken water pipe and
build-
ing a roof for a shed. I have learned a lot and enjoyed working
in the
teen program for the past three years.
-Lorenzo
The teen summer program was an eye-opening experience. This
summer was especially memorable
due to the helpful staff and how much I learned. The job has
taught me so much from endurance and
hard work to team building. Before I started working summers at
Sunset Valley public works, I didn’t
pay much a7en�on to how our community is kept so well. AVer my
first summer here, I appreciate the
environment and all the workers that make it look neat and �dy.
For example, before the program, I
never no�ced how the swings in front of city hall were kept in
perfect condi�on. Then during the pro-
gram, the other teens and I sanded the swings and repainted them
and I realized how much hard work
goes into making them look brand new again. I loved that I was
being a part of the community and
helping out. The teen summer program has taught me so much and
it is a wonderful opportunity to
further your knowledge of the community.
- Bella
Summer 2019 Teen Program
Pictured from left to right teens, in-
terns and staff: Rabbit, Gabriel, Fletch-
er, Lorenzo, Duncan, Roberto, David,
Lucas, Stevie, Milan, and Bella.
Not pictured: Brenna and Claire
Fletcher and Lorenzo
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The Summer Youth Program helped me a lot and I’ve learned so
much that can help me in the future. This program taught me how
to
sand wood, shovel granite, pull weeds, and much more.
Hopefully,
one day in the future I can use all of the things I learned to
make my
house look nice. The program was hard work, but it was fun and
I
got to meet very nice people. I really liked this job,
especially since it
was my first job. It was a great experience and I hope this
program
never ends. I’m sure all the memories and things I have learned
will
s�ck with me forever.
-Stevie
This summer I shoveled a lot of granite and used a weedeater.
The teen program has been helpful in giv-
ing me work experience. It helped cul�vate a strong rela�onship
with the kids who live around me and I
am be7er for it. I have composed a haiku for the summer:
Public Works is good
So much got done this summer
We worked hard this year
-Lucas
About the Program: The Summer Teen Program was started in
1996 to provide paid summer jobs to Sunset Valley teenagers
and
to educate the youth about the city and local government.
The
teens work on a variety of projects throughout the summer
with
the Public Works Department, from brush clearing and
chipping,
to repairing fences and painting, and flushing water
systems.
The Intern program employs high school graduates and college
students. Teens and Interns interested in the summer work
pro-
gram must complete an application and go through an
interview
process. For more information, contact Carolyn Meredith in
the
Public Works Department at (512) 891-9103.
New City Administrator—continued from page 1.
In her own words…
This posi�on will allow me to do what I love, that is to serve
the public in the most meaningful way I know how; improving the
quality of life through coopera�ve and a�en�ve government. As
the daughter of an immigrant, I was taught that an educa-
�on should always be valued and pursued; and always, always give
more than you take. On January 1, 2019, I became 1 of 2
La�nas in the state of Texas to hold an ICMA-CM (Interna�onal
City/County Management Associa�on) creden�al designa-
�on. This is an important milestone for me because it
demonstrates my dedica�on to public service as well as my respect
for
the infinite value of con�nuous learning. I have a passion for
what I do, and I want to help you make the City of Sunset
Valley
the best city it can be.
I am confident that Ms. Carrillo-Trevino has the skills and
experience to develop and lead from within the exis�ng
organiza-
�on, while welcoming and managing community input. I am excited
to see her fresh perspec�ve and how she might create
new outlets for residents, commi7ees, council and other
stake-holders to work together toward common goals for the fu-
ture of Sunset Valley’s success. She and her husband are beyond
excited to start a new chapter and commit fully to our
community and its needs. Please join me in welcoming Sylvia to
Sunset Valley!
Duncan and Gabe
Stevie and Bella
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SVPD Police Blotter– June 2019 Sunset Valley PD responded to 534
calls for service from June 1st – July 28th. The calls below
resulted in an offense
report and appear as blotter items.
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T H E V A L L E Y N E W S L E T T E R
LOCATION DESCRIPTION OF INCIDENT
Academy Forgery – subject paid for merchandise with
counterfeit
money
4900 Blk Hwy 290 Evading by Motor Vehicle – vehicle fled from
traffic stop
Kohl’s Vehicle Burglary – door lock punched out and items
tak-
en
Home Depot Found Drugs – customer had found baggie on the
floor
1000 Blk Sunflower Tr Vehicle Burglary– vehicle interior in
disarray but no
items taken
Home Depot Assault by Contact – fight over vehicle doors
touching in
parking lot
Party City TheV – shopliVer arrested
Holiday Inn Assist EMS / Recover Missing Person – overdose
vic�m
transported to hospital
TJ Maxx TheV – repeat shopliVer
Nordstrom’s TheV – shopliVer arrested and trespassed from
store
Michael’s Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle – vehicle
missing
from parking lot
TJ Maxx TheV – shopliVer transported to mental hospital
Old Navy Family Disturbance – couple arguing over money
Longhorn Steakhouse Vehicle Burglary – wallet was missing from
unlocked
vehicle
1062 Sunflower Tr Vehicle Burglary – resident followed theV
suspect him
un�l an officer located him
Music & Arts TheV – shopliVer issued cita�on
Longhorn Steakhouse Vehicle Burglary – window broken and
backpack stolen
Longhorn Steakhouse Vehicle Burglary – window broken and items
taken
TJ Maxx Assault by Contact – 2 female subjects figh�ng over
shopping cart
Ulta TheV – theV complaint
TJ Maxx TheV – shopliVer arrested for prior warrants
Holiday Inn Vehicle Burglary – theV from unlocked vehicle
Kohl’s Vehicle Burglary – door handle had been broken and
item taken
4700 Blk S Lamar Recovered Stolen Vehicle – stolen vehicle
recovered
5400 Blk Brodie Ln Evading – shopliVer arrested aVer fleeing on
foot
Nala’s Indian Cuisine Burglary – door glass broken and money and
computer
missing
Kohl’s TheV / Fraud-shopliVer with fraudulent credit cards
June 2019—Statistics Accidents 11
Alarms 11
Animal Related 6
Assist EMS 7
Assist Others 19
Burglary of Vehicle 5
Criminal Mischief 1
Criminal Trespass (CT) 1
CT Warning 3
Deceased Person 1
Disturbance/Other 3
DOC—Display Gun 1
DOC—Noise 1
Family Disturbance 3
Forgery 1
Nature Unknown 3
Open Container 1
Open Door/Window 2
Poss. Drug Paraphernalia 1
Reckless Driving/Damage 1
Suspicious/Check Welfare 34
Traffic Related 87
Parking Violation 11
July 2019—Statistics Accidents 21
Alarms 16
Animal Related 5
Assist EMS 12
Assist Others 30
Burglary Non-Residence 1
Burglary of Vehicle 2
Criminal Trespass (CT) 2
Disturbance/Other 3
Found Property 1
Liquor Law Violation 1
Lost Property 1
Nature Unknown 3
Open Door/Window 2
Reckless Driving/Damage 2
Recovered Vehicle 1
Suspicious/Check Welfare 55
Tampering w/Mail 1
Theft 4
Traffic Related 79
Parking Violation 10
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AUGUS T 2 0 1 9 C I T Y M E E T I NG S CH EDUL E
Thursday, August 15th
7:00 P.M.
Public Works Commi3ee
City Hall Conference Room
Tuesday, August 20th
6:00 P.M.
City Council Mee�ng
City Hall Council Chambers
Monday, August 26th
6:00 P.M.
Public Safety Commi3ee
Police Department Conference Room
Thursday, August 29th
7:00 P.M.
Budget and Finance Commi3ee
City Hall Chambers
Movie with a Cop — June 19, 2019 On Wednesday, June 19
th the police department hosted
“Movie with A Cop” inside the training room of the new
police facility for a group of children residing in a group
foster home in our city. The kids and cops made a con-
nec�on while ea�ng pizza and watching the Wonder
Park movie. The Department is planning future events
with the foster kids.
Filing Period for November Ballot is OPEN November 5th is
Elec�on Day. Sunset Valley will have three (3) Council seats on
this ballot up for elec�on. These seats
are currently held by Council Members Bruner, Kharod and
Rosengarten. All City Council seats are at large, so any
eligible
resident may file to be on the City Council. Residents
interested in running must complete and submit the required
forms
before the August 19th deadline. Candidate packets are available
Monday-Friday 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. at City Hall. Please
contact Rae Gene Greenough, City Secretary, in City Hall for
more informa�on.
Important Dates for this elec�on cycle:
First Day to file an applica�on Monday, July 22, 2019
Last Day to file an applica�on Monday, August 19, 2019
Meet the Candidates Tuesday, October 15, 2019—This date is
tenta�ve.
Candidates determine when this event is held.
First Day Early Vo�ng Monday, October 21, 2019
Last Day Early Vo�ng Friday, November 1, 2019
Elec�on Day Tuesday, November 5, 2019
Council Budget Calendar Scheduled Dates for the FY 19-20
Budget
August 12th: Mayor’s Budget Filed August 20th: Presentation to
the City Council
September 3rd: Public Hearing September 10th:Council
Worksession
(if called by Council) September 17th: Council Meeting
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Board of Adjustment Committee Members Thomas Cedel, Chair
Alternates Susan Durso Robert Browning Richard Hayes Ariel Cloud
John Moore Sandy Cox Randall Rosengarten Jennifer Fadal Walter
Jenkins ************************************ Budget, Finance &
Administrative Committee Members Rudi Rosengarten, Council Liaison
John Bellanca Alfonso Carmona Michael Francis, Chair Joe Koizen
Wanda Reetz, Vice Chair Charles Young
************************************ Community & Economic
Development Committee Members Phil Ellett, Council Liaison Anezeka
Carmona Penny Cedel, Chair Karen Flournoy, Vice Chair Michael Moore
Sandi Williams ************************************ Zoning
Commission Committee Members Robert Skewis, Chair Alternate Miguel
Huerta, Vice Chair Stephen Duffy Brant Boozer John Frick Robert
Reetz
Rose Cardona, Mayor [email protected]
Ketan Kharod, Mayor Pro Tem [email protected]
Marc Bruner, Council Member [email protected]
Philip Ellett, Council Member [email protected]
Melissa Gonzales, Council Member [email protected]
Rudi Rosengarten, Council Member
[email protected]
************************************ Arts Commission Committee
Members Melissa Gonzales, Council Liaison Karen Medicus, Chair
Sasha Russell John Frick, Secretary Penny Cedel James Hart Kim
Moncus—Honorary—SV Elementary
Planning & Environmental Committee Members Ketan Kharod,
Council Liaison Forrest Arnold Helen Besse Anezeka Carmona
Alternate Edward Grimes Terry Cowan Lucy Hairston Karen Medicus
Michael Moore Zoe Treiff, Chair ***********************************
Public Safety Committee Members Marc Bruner, Council Liaison Jeff
Burdett, Chair Ruth Dawson Erwin Haddon Joe Koizen Art Williams
*********************************** Public Works Committee Members
Melissa Gonzales, Council Liaison John Bellanca Mary Black Alfonso
Carmona Alternate Charles Goyette Richard Leigh Randy Machemehl,
Chair Mickie Powers Ken Schroeder
