District 2 Council Member· 2025-2026
Melisa Medina
Kyle
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 37
- Total speaking time
- 2:02:10
- Avg per meeting
- 3:18
- Segments
- 2678
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Top issues during term (20)
FY 2026-27 Municipal Budget
Total budget expenditures of $434.7 million with a tax rate reduction saving the average homeowner about $189 annually.
Public Surveillance and Police Technology
Discontinuing camera operations suspends ongoing subscription and data management costs associated with the vendor system.
Regional Transportation Planning
Reallocation of federal and local planning funds within the CAMPO biennial budget.
2022 Road Bond Projects: Bunton Creek Road & Center Street
Capital expenditures will increase by $11.4 million for Bunton Creek Road and $16.7 million for Center Street off-system improvements.
budget approval
Your wallet might feel a little different depending on the final tax rate and how the city decides to spend its money.
election
Your vote could impact city spending and local taxes, so pay attention to who's running!
Water and Wastewater Rate Stability
Potential impact on municipal utility rates and revenues.
Property Tax Rate Setting
The proposed tax rate options could result in a reduction of the average homeowner's tax bill by 11% to 15%.
Water and Wastewater Rate Stability
High monthly utility bills ranging from $300 to over $700 for local residents.
Executive Director Recruitment
Contract costs will be drawn from operational budgets.
Public Art and Cultural Programming
Funding and resources for events will be coordinated through the city's regular budget planning.
Senior Services and Facilities
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Park Master Planning
Fiscal impacts will be determined when the final restaurant partnership and lease terms are presented to the City Council.
Plum Creek Phase 2 Residential Expansion
Generates private development investment and expands municipal utility service connections.
Regional Transportation Projects (2028-2031)
Allocation of regional transportation funds for capital projects spanning multiple fiscal years.
Six Creeks Utility Rates
Lower utility billing rates for 6 Creeks residents starting October 1, 2026.
2028 Bond Program Development
Establishes long-term debt planning framework for future capital improvements.
Center Street Road Bond Scope and Pedestrian Trail
Project costs for Center Street segments have exceeded original budgets by millions, contributing to an overall road bond deficit.
Ethics Commission procedure
Negligible administrative costs associated with convening the commission.
Animal Shelter Location
There is no direct fiscal impact at this time.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Medina personally put forward or seconded. Attribution comes from the minutes; where the minutes name somebody we cannot match to the roster we leave it out rather than guess, so this is a floor, not a total.
- secondedpassed 7-02026-08-04
Adoption of Peer Cities
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 7-02026-08-04
Mayor Pro Tem Tobias moved to approve the City Council meeting minutes: July 16, 2026 Special, July 21, 2026 Special, and July 21, 2026 Regular.
- secondedpassed 4-32026-07-21
Mayor Flores-Cale moved to approve the inclusion of Item #4. Allegations of Corruption, $1.0 Million Payoff, & Extortion by City Official Under City's 2022 Road Bond Program.
- secondedpassed 7-02026-07-21
Mayor Flores-Cale moved to approve Consent Agenda Item Nos. 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 11.
- secondedpassed 5-22026-07-21
Mayor Flores-Cale moved to approve the inclusion of Item #3. Allegations of Waste, Abuse, & Improper Personal Use by City Officials to include City Council members, City Manager, D…
- secondedpassed 7-02026-07-07
Mayor Flores-Cale moved to approve procedural rules recommendations from City Attorney.
- secondedpassed 7-02026-07-07
Mayor Flores-Cale moved to delete #6 under attendance on page 4.
- secondedpassed 7-02026-07-07
Mayor Flores-Cale moved to approve in B1, limit council agenda items to two, no co- sponsor requirement and Council items would not be considered after 10:30 p.m. without a majorit…
- secondedpassed 6-12026-07-07
Council Member McKinney moved to remove G3.
- secondedpassed 6-12026-06-27
Reduce Uber Service Hours
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-06-27
Mayor Flores-Cale moved to approve Recommendation 1: Update Service Area to Kyle City Limits.
- secondedpassed2026-06-27
Mayor Flores-Cale moved to approve staff's recommendation for Santa's Arrival, to restructure and combine with Santa Rides.
- secondedpassed 7-02026-06-27
Council Member Goza moved to approve staff's recommendation for Movies in the Parks, to reduce programming to quarterly frequency.
- secondedpassed2026-06-27
Reduce Uber Service Hours
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 6-02026-06-16
Approval of Task Order No. 260104 (Post Oak/Langely Reconstruction)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 6-02026-06-16
Council Member Medina moved to approve the City Council meeting minutes on June 2, 2026 Special and June 2, 2026 Regular.
- movedpassed 6-02026-06-16
Approval of Former City Manager Payout
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 7-02026-06-13
Proceed with GO Bond for Project T11 (Chevo Pastrano Senior Parkway)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 7-02026-06-13
Mayor Flores-Cale moved to delay Project P3 - Gregg-Clarke Park Playground until we get the Park Master Plan back and proceed with Parking Area (in-house) in the amount of $2,150,0…
- secondedpassed 7-02026-06-13
Defer Project T1 (CR 158 Deceleration Lane)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (410)
Recorded while Medina was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Approval of October 13, 2026 Regular Meeting Minutes
Conditional Use Permit for four retail buildings at 1601 N Old Stagecoach Road (CUP-26-0167)
Approval of Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with Common Ground
Annual Elections for Chair and Vice Chair
Secretary Duties and Meeting Calendar Adoption
Approval of September 22, 2026 Minutes
Conditional Use Permit CUP-26-0171 (3675 Kyle Crossing)
Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes
Approval of Consent Agenda Items 8 through 14
Acceptance of Council Member Zapata's Resignation
Call Special Election for District 3 Vacancy
Table Resolution for VFW Post #12058 Property Agreement
Appeal of Sign Control Board Denial for LED Sign on IH-35
Bunton Creek Road Reconstruction Scope and Budget
Center Street On-System and Off-System Road Bond Scope Reevaluation
Ratification of DOJ COPS Grants (Items 6 & 7)
Temporary Suspension of Flock License Plate Reader Cameras
Executive Session Record-Keeping (Option #2)
Cross Connection Control and Backflow Prevention Program
Founders Day Parade and Veterans Day Parade Authorization
Voting record (150)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.