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

New City Administrator—continued on page 5

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.

City Council Actions P A G E 2

T H E V A L L E Y N E W S L E T T E R

T H E V A L L E Y N E W S L E T T E R

P A G E 3

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.

P A G E 4

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

T H E V A L L E Y N E W S L E T T E R

P A G E 5

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

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.

P A G E 6

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

T H E V A L L E Y N E W S L E T T E R

P A G E 7

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

City of Sunset Valley Newsletter 3205 Jones Road Sunset Valley, TX 78745

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 rcardona@sunsetvalley.org

Ketan Kharod, Mayor Pro Tem kkharod@sunsetvalley.org

Marc Bruner, Council Member mbruner@sunsetvalley.org

Philip Ellett, Council Member pellett@sunsetvalley.org

Melissa Gonzales, Council Member mgonzales@sunsetvalley.org

Rudi Rosengarten, Council Member rrosengarten@sunsetvalley.org

************************************ 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