Lauralee Harris
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 38
- Total speaking time
- 4:51:43
- Avg per meeting
- 7:41
- Segments
- 6531
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Top issues during term (20)(General)
Regional Transportation Planning
Directs federal and state funding allocations for regional transportation projects.
Executive Director Recruitment
Current management fees and mobilization payments to AZJ are fully paid current.
Public Surveillance and Police Technology
Involves approximately $381,000 to $400,000 annually in lease and equipment costs.
Animal Shelter Location
Potential capital expenditures ranging from $6 million to $21.7 million depending on the chosen facility model.
Water and Wastewater Rate Stability
Potential adjustments to utility rates and legal expenses associated with the PUC docket appeal.
Kohlers Crossing Infrastructure Improvements
The mural additions involve minimal cost impact to the overall retaining wall construction.
Regional Homelessness and Housing Stability Collaboration
Participation requires staff time and coordination rather than direct immediate spending.
Real Estate Acquisition for Municipal and Utility Facilities
Property acquisitions will involve capital expenditures from road bond funds and utility budgets.
Park Maintenance Operations
Improved water efficiency through smart irrigation controllers.
Sign Variance Appeal for LED Message Board on IH-35
Direct economic impact is limited to the applicant's signage investment, with broader policy implications for commercial signage.
Former City Manager Payout
The city is considering a $204,000 payout to a former employee.
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.
downtown revitalization
Property values and local business revenue could see a nice bump, though taxpayers might eventually foot the bill for public infrastructure upgrades.
contract amendment
It saves the city from losing $2.4 million to accidental overpayments.
data center moratorium
It could save taxpayers from footing the bill for infrastructure upgrades, but might also slow down some big tech investment dollars in the area.
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.
interim city manager contract
It keeps the current leadership payroll ticking along while saving the city from rushing into a costly executive search.
e-scooter ordinance
Potential fines for bad parking or illegal riding could hit your wallet if you aren't paying attention.
herbicide usage and appointments
While no direct price tag was announced, changes to park maintenance chemicals could shift city landscaping costs.
Moved or seconded (40)
Motions Harris 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
Mayor Flores-Cale moved to approve Agenda Item Nos. 17 - 21.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-07-30
delete any crossings that goes over the Blanco.
- moved2026-07-30
call the question.
- secondedpassed 5-22026-07-21
LGBTQ+ Pride Event Options
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 7-02026-07-07
Mayor Flores-Cale moved to approve changes to D1.
- secondedpassed 7-02026-07-07
Mayor Flores-Cale moved to approve amendments to H5 with clarification to personnel and employment matters.
- secondedpassed 7-02026-07-07
Mayor Flores-Cale moved to approve in D4, state their conflict on the record and fill out the affidavit the same day, and "Additionally, Councilmembers must comply with all recusal…
- movedpassed 4-32026-07-07
Consider directing the Interim City Manager to provide list of anticipated actions to be taken to resolve the $4,676,580 anticipated deficit in revenue from year end requirements for FY25-26 as presented in the General Fund estimates, including but not limited to reduction in services, materials, an
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 6-02026-07-02
Excuse Council Member Zapata's Absence
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 5-12026-06-27
Mayor Flores-Cale moved to approve staff's recommendation of no recommended reductions for Grinch on the Green, but reducing the event to three hours.
- movedpassed2026-06-27
Restructure Kyle Fair
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-06-27
Eliminate Airport Vouchers
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 6-02026-06-16
Approval of ARWA Water Sharing Agreement
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 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.
- secondedpassed 7-02026-06-13
Proceed with Project T3 (Jack C Hays Trail)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed 7-02026-06-13
Mayor Flores -Cale moved to defer Project P4 - Lake Kensington Park for the task force to bring back ideas to Council.
- secondedpassed 7-02026-06-02
Council Member McKinney moved to rescind his motion.
- secondedpassed 5-02026-06-02
Consider approval of a Site Development Plan for Park at Plum Creek Phase 3 for proposed shell buildings, located at 1010, 1020, and 1030 Kohlers Crossing, in the Plum Creek Mixed-Use (PC MXD) Zoning District. (SD-25-0280). The Planning and Zoning Commission voted 6-0 to recommend approval on
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- movedpassed 5-02026-06-02
(First Reading) Consider approval of an Ordinance amending Chapter 38 (Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public Places), Section 23 of the City of Kyle Code of Ordinances regarding intersection alternatives
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
- secondedpassed2026-06-02
Former City Manager Payout (Tabled)
Title matched to the agenda, not quoted from the motion
Decisions during term (6)
Recorded while Harris 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
Consider approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to join the Texas Attorney General's Global Opioid Settlements with Remnant Defendants Settlement and participate in the settlement…
Voting record (5)(General)
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