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)(General)
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.
Water and Wastewater Rate Stability
Potential impact on municipal utility rates and revenues.
Executive Director Recruitment
Contract costs will be drawn from operational budgets.
Animal Shelter Location
There is no direct fiscal impact at this time.
Kohlers Crossing Infrastructure Improvements
The mural additions involve minimal cost impact to the overall retaining wall construction.
Sign Variance Appeal for LED Message Board on IH-35
The applicant has invested approximately $175,000 into the project.
Regional Homelessness and Housing Stability Collaboration
No immediate financial impact requested at this meeting.
Real Estate Acquisition for Municipal and Utility Facilities
Property acquisitions will involve capital expenditures from road bond funds and utility budgets.
Former City Manager Payout
The city is considering a $204,000 payout to a former employee.
Park Maintenance Operations
Details reviewed within existing departmental operating budgets.
contract amendment
It saves the city from losing $2.4 million to accidental overpayments.
downtown revitalization
Property values and local business revenue could see a nice bump, though taxpayers might eventually foot the bill for public infrastructure upgrades.
rezoning change
Property values and local tax revenues could shift as new development moves into the Everwood Reserve area.
CAMPO Artificial Intelligence Usage Policy
Establishes administrative governance standards for emerging technology tools within agency operations.
TIRZ approval
It won't raise your current taxes right now, but it does lock away future tax revenue from that specific area specifically to pay for the development's roads and pipes.
Utility Customer Assistance Program (UCAP) Funding
The program relies on voluntary contributions and existing budget allocations, with no direct impact on utility rates.
herbicide usage and appointments
While no direct price tag was announced, changes to park maintenance chemicals could shift city landscaping costs.
City Council Security Enhancements
Proposed security upgrades range from relatively low-cost ballistic panels to more expensive metal detection systems.
interim city manager contract
It keeps the current leadership payroll ticking along while saving the city from rushing into a costly executive search.
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 (5)
Recorded while Medina was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Appointment of Council Members to CAPCOG General Assembly
(First and Final Reading) Consider approval of an Ordinance calling the General Election for City Council Mayor, Districts Two and Four on November 3, 2026.
Forensic Audit Scope 7: General Fund Reserves Decline
Direction to Interim City Manager Regarding FY 25-26 General Fund Deficit
Proceed with General Obligation Bond for Project T11 - Chevo Pastrano Senior Parkway Extension
Voting record (5)(General)
Oldest to newest — hover a bar for the item.