City Council & Board of Adjustment Workshop & Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · September 8, 2020
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CITY COUNCIL & BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
WORKSHOP & REGULAR MEETING
City of Dripping Springs
Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX
Tuesday, September 08, 2020 at 6:00 PM
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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
City Council Members present were:
Mayor Bill Foulds, Jr.
Mayor Pro Tern Taline Manassian
Council Member Place 2 Wade King
Council Member Place 3 Todd Purcell
Council Member Place 4 April Harris Allison
Council Member Place 5 Travis Crow
Staff, Consultants and Appointed/Elected Officials present were:
City Administrator Michelle Fischer
Deputy City Administrator Ginger Faught
City Attorney Laura Mueller
City Treasurer Gina Gillis
City Secretary Andrea Cunningham
Senior Planner Amanda Padilla
Parks & Community Services Director Kelly Schmidt
DSRP Event Center Manager Tina Adams
Events & Programming Specialists Maggie Martin
Communications Director Lisa Sullivan
Public Works Coordinator Aaron Reed
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IT Coordinator Misty Dean
TIRZ Project Manager Keenan Smith
Planning & Zoning Commission Chair Mim James
With a quorum of the City Council present, Mayor Foulds called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
WORKSHOP
Workshop items are for discussion only and no action will be taken.
1. Discussion regarding the City of Dripping Springs 2020 Proposed Ad Valorem Tax
Rate and Levy.
Laura Mueller reviewed the item and was available for any questions.
Consent Agenda Item No. 10 was also discussed during the Workshop.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Council Member King led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PRESENTATION OF CITIZENS
A member of the public who desires to address the City Council regarding any item on an agenda for an
open meeting may do so at presentation of citizens before an item or at a public hearing for an item
during the City Council's consideration of that item. Citizens wishing to discuss matters not contained
within the current agenda may do so, but only during the time allotted for presentation of citizens.
Speakers are allowed two (2) minutes to speak during presentation of citizens or during each public
hearing. Speakers may not cede or pool time. Members of the public requiring the assistance of a
translator will be given twice the amount of time as a member of the public who does not require the
assistance of a translator to address the City Council. It is the request of the City Council that members
ofthe public wishing to speak on item(s) on the agenda with a noticed Public Hearing hold their comments
until the item(s) are presented for consideration. Speakers are encouraged to sign in. Anyone may
request a copy of the City's policy on presentation of citizens from the city secretary. By law no action
may be taken during Presentations of Citizens.
No one spoke during Presentation of Citizens.
PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
2. Approval of a Proclamation declaring the week of September 18 - 24, 2020 as
"Constitution Week" in the City of Dripping Springs. Sponsor: Council Member King
Council Member King read the proclamation.
Via unanimous consent, the City Council approved the proclamation.
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3. Approval of a Proclamation declaring August - October 2020 and March - May 2021, as
"Lights Out Migratory Months" in the City of Dripping Springs, Texas. Sponsor: Mayor
Pro Tem Manassian
Mayor Pro Tern Manassian read the proclamation.
Via unanimous consent, the City Council approved the proclamation.
4. Approval of a Proclamation declaring the Month of October 2020 as "Hill Country
Night Sky Month" in the City of Dripping Springs. Sponsor: Mayor Foulds, Jr.
Mayor Pro Tern Manassian read the proclamation.
Via unanimous consent, the City Council approved the proclamation.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Manassian to adjourn into Executive Session under Texas
Government Code Sections 551.071, Consultation with City Attorney and 551.072, Deliberation of Real
Property and regarding Executive Session Agenda Items 35 - 37. Council Member King seconded the
motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
The City Council met in Executive Session from 6:24- 6:51 p.m. No vote or action was taken in
Executive Session.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Manassian to return the meeting to Open Session. Council
Member King seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
This regular meeting returned to Open Session at 6:51 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are anticipated to require little or no individualized discussion due to their nature
being clerical, ministerial, mundane or routine. In an effort to enhance the efficiency of City Council
meetings, it is intended that these items will be acted upon by the City Council with a single motion because
no public hearing or determination is necessary. However, a City Council Member or citizen may request
separate deliberation for a specific item, in which event those items will be removed from the consent
agenda prior to the City Council voting on the consent agenda as a collective, singular item. Prior to
voting on the consent agenda, the City Council may add additional items that are listed elsewhere on the
same agenda.
5. Approval of the August 11, 2020 City Council & Board of Adjustment Workshop &
Regular Meeting Minutes and the August 18, 2020 City Council Regular Meeting
Minutes.
6. Approval of the August 2020 City Treasurer Report.
7. Approval of the DSRP Guest Services Coordinator Job Description. Sponsor: Council
Member Purcell
8. Approval of a Tractor Sponsorship & Purchase Agreement between the City of Dripping
Springs and ACM Tractors and Kioti related to activities and events at the Dripping
Springs Ranch Park Event Center. Sponsor: Council Member Purcell
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9. Approval of a Co-Sponsorship Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and
Dripping Springs Helping Hands regarding the 24th Annual Empty Bowls Project to
take place November 8, 2021 at the Dripping Springs Ranch Park Event
Center. Sponsor: Council Me mber Purcell
10. Approval of a Co-Sponsorship Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and Texas
Market Guide for the Hill Country Harvest Market to be held at the Dripping Springs
Ranch Park Event Center October 10 & 11, 2020. Sponsor: Council Member Purcell
11. Approval of a Contract Instructor Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and
E arth Native Wilderness regarding the use of City Parks for class instruction. Sponsor:
Council Member Purcell
12. Approval of a Resolution Authorizing City Staff to Negotiate an Advance Funding
Agreement (AFA) with T xDOT for the Middle School Transportation Alternative Set
Aside (TASA) Grant Project. Sponsor: Council Member Crow
Filed as Resolution No. 2020-R40
13. Approval of an Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of
Dripping Springs and Keenan Smith (City Lights Design Alliance) for TIRZ Project
Manager Services. Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tem Manassian
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Manassian to approve Consent Agenda Items 5 - 13.
Council Member Harris-Allison seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Board ofAdiustment Members present were:
Bill Foulds, Jr. , Chair
Taline Manassian
Wade King
Todd Purcell
April Hanis-Allison
Travis Crow
Charlie Busbey (Alternate Member)
Joe Volpe (Alternate Member)
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
14. Public hearing and consideration regarding VAR2020-0013: Variance Application to
consider a variance to encroach within the setback defined in Chapter 30, Exhibit B,
Planned Development District 10, 2.4.5 (b) and the Public Utility Easement for two (2)
corner lots within the Planned Development District No. 10 (PDD 10) at the properties
located at 133 Dome Peak Terrace and 159 Delaware Mountains Terrace (Lot 9, Block
9 and Lot 9, Block 10 of Big Sky Ranch, Phase 1). Applicant: Christopher A. Reid, PE
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Applicant has requested postponement. Planning and Zoning Commission postponed
this item to its next regular meeting.
a) Presentation - No presentation was given.
b) Staff Report
Amanda Padilla presented the staff repo1i which is on file. Staff recommends
postponement to the October 13, 2020 Board of Adjustment meeting.
c) Planning & Zoning Commission Report
Chair James: Commissioner recommended postponement to the September 28, 2020
Planning & Zoning Commission 4 to 3.
d) Public Hearing - No one spoke during the Public Hearing.
e) Variance
A motion was made by Board Member Crow to postpone V AR2020-0013: Variance
Application to consider a variance to encroach within the setback defined in Chapter 30,
Exhibit B, Planned Development District 10, 2.4.5 (b) and the Public Utility Easement
for two (2) corner lots within the Plam1ed Development District No. 10 (PDD 10) at the
properties located at 133 Dome Peak Te1Tace and 159 Delaware Mountains Te1Tace (Lot
9, Block 9 and Lot 9, Block 10 of Big Sky Ranch, Phase 1) to the October 13, 2020 Board
of Adjustment regular meeting. Board Member King seconded the motion which ca1Tied
unanimously 6 to 0.
CITY COUNCIL
BUDGET
15. Public hearing and consideration of approval of an Ordinance approving the 2020 Ad
Valorem Tax and Levy of 0.19 per one hundred dollars ($100.00) of assessed valuation
of all taxable property within the Corporate City Limits; providing for penalties and
interest; and providing for the following: findings of fact; severability; savings clause;
publication and effective date.
a) Staff Report
Laura Mueller presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval
of the ordinance.
b) Public Hearing
Charles Busbey spoke in favor of the Ordinance.
c) Ordinance
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A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Manassian that the property tax rate be
increased by the adoption of a tax rate of nineteen cents per one hundred dollars
valuation which is effectively a 2. 7 percent increase in the tax rate. Council Member
King seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0 via roll call vote.
Filed as Ordinance No. 2020-43
16. Discuss and consider approval of a Resolution ratifying the Municipal Budget for Fiscal
Year 2020-2021; funding municipal purposes; authorizing expenditures; filing of
budget; repealer; severability; effective date; and proper notice.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Manassian to approve a Resolution of the City of
Dripping Springs, Texas, Ratifying the Municipal Budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021
reflecting the property tax increase in the budget. Council Member Harris-Allison seconded
the motion which canied unanimously 5 to 0 via roll call vote.
Filed as Resolution No. 2020-R41
BUSINESS AGENDA
17. Public hearing and consideration of approval of an Ordinance regarding CUP2020-
0008: An application for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the use Mobile Food Vendor
- longer than 10 days located at 1111 W US Highway 290, Dripping Springs, TX 78620,
which is zoned Commercial Services. Applicant: Jon Thompson
a) Presentation
Jon Thompson and Chris and Wendy Bykowski presented the item.
b) Staff Report
Amanda Padilla presented the staff report. Staff recommends approval of the ordinance
with conditions as outlined in the conditional use permit.
c) Planning & Zoning Commission Report
Chair James : Commission recommended approval 7 to 0, with the additional condition
that there be no parking on Bonnie Drive.
d) Public Hearing
Mary Pryor spoke in opposition to the requirement of masonry screening between her
property and the subject prope1iy, and prefers natural screening as she uses the subject
property to access her septic.
e) Conditional Use Permit
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A motion was made by Council Member Pmcell to approve Ordinance regarding
CUP2020-0008: An application for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the use Mobile
Food Vendor - longer than 10 days located at 1111 W US Highway 290, Dripping
Springs, TX 78620, which is zoned Commercial Services with the condition that the
applicant construct a vegetative barrier, rather than a masomy barrier, to shield residents
from the subject prope1ty. Council Member King seconded the motion to which Council
Member Purcell called to question and the City Council proceeded to vote. The motion
to approve carried 4 to 1, with Mayor Pro Tern Manassian opposed.
Filed as Ordinance No. 2020-44
18. Public hearing and consideration of approval of an Annexation Agreement and
Ordinance of the City of Dripping Springs, Texas to Voluntarily Annex by Request of
the Property Owner approximately 11.1044 Acres of Land Located in the E.B.
Hargraves Survey No. 4, Abstract Number 240, In Hays County, Texas.
a) Presentation - no presentation given.
b) Staff Report
Amanda Padilla presented the staff report which is on file . Staff recommends approval
of the ordinance and agreement.
c) Public Hearing - no one spoke during the Public Hearing.
d) Annexation Agreement
e) Annexation Ordinance
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Manassian to approve an Annexation Agreement and
Ordinance of the City of Dripping Springs, Texas to Voluntarily Annex by Request of the
Property Owner approximately 11.1044 Acres of Land Located in the E.B. Hargraves Survey
No. 4, Abstract Number 240, In Hays County, Texas. Council Member King seconded the
motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
Filed as Ordinance No. 2020-45
19. Public hearing and consideration of approval of an Ordinance regarding ZA2020-0005:
an application for a Zoning Amendment to consider a proposed zoning map amendment
from Agriculture (AG) to General Retail (GR) for an approximately 11.1044 acre tract
of land situated in the E B HARGRAVES SURVEY. This property is generally located
Southwest of the intersection of Hwy 290 and Sawyer Ranch Road (R95789). Applicant:
Jon Thompson
a) Presentation
Jon Thompson presented the item.
b) Staff Report
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Amanda Padilla presented the staff report which is on file . Staff recommends approval
of the ordinance.
c) Planning & Zoning Commission Report
Chair James: Commission recommended approval 7 to 0.
d) Public Hearing - no one spoke during the Public Hearing.
e) Zoning Amendment
A motion was made by Council Member Harris-Allison to approve an Ordinance
regarding ZA2020-0005: an application for a Zoning Amendment to consider a proposed
zoning map amendment from Agriculture (AG) to General Retail (GR) for
an approximately 11.1044 acre tract ofland situated in the EB HARGRAVES SURVEY.
This property is generally located Southwest of the intersection of Hwy 290 and Sawyer
Ranch Road (R95789). Council Member King seconded the motion which carried
unanimously 5 to 0.
Filed as Ordinance No. 2020-46
20. Public hearing and consideration of approval of an Ordinance regarding ZA2020-0006:
an application for a Zoning Amendment to consider a proposed zoning map amendment
for three (3) tracts generally located northwest of the intersection of Bluff Street and
Hays Street, within the Hays Street Historic District. Tracts 1 and 2 are requesting to
rezone from Single Family-4 (SF-4) to Single Family-5 (SF-5). Tract 3 is requesting to
rezone from SF-4 to General Retail (GR). Applicant: Jon Thompson
Mayor Pro Tern Manassian recused from this item, and an Affidavit providing notice of
potential conflict of interest is on file in the City Secretary's Office.
a) Presentation
Jon Thompson presented the item and is requesting that only Tract 3 be acted on, and
that Tracts 1 and 2 be postponed.
b) Staff Report
Amanda Padilla presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval
of the ordinance regarding Tract 3, and the postponement of Tracts 1 and 2.
c) Planning & Zoning Commission Report
Chair James: Commission recommend approval of Tract 3 and postponement of Tracts
1 and 2 unanimously 7 to 0.
d) Public Hearing - no one spoke during the Public Hearing.
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e) Zoning Amendment
A motion was made by Council Member Crow to approve an Ordinance
regarding ZA2020-0006: an application for a Zoning Amendment to consider a proposed
zoning map amendment for Tract 3 from SF-4 to General Retail (GR) generally located
northwest of the intersection of Bluff Street and Hays Street, within the Hays Street
Historic District and the postponement of Tracts 1 and 2 requesting rezone from Single
Family-4 (SF-4) to Single Family-5 (SF-5) to the October 13, 2020 City Council meeting.
Council Member Harris-Allison seconded the motion which carried 4 - 0-1, with Mayor
Pro Tern Manassian recused.
Filed as Ordinance No. 2020-47
21. Discuss and consider approval of a Refund Request of Membership Fee for an individual
at the Dripping Springs Ranch Park. Requester: Paul Wolters
Laura Mueller presented the staff report which is on file.
A motion was made by Council Member Purcell to approve the Refund Request of
Membership Fee for an individual at the Dripping Springs Ranch Park with the condition that
the refund amount is prorated for the portion that has been used. Council Member King
seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
22. Discuss and consider approval of a Donation Agreement between the City of Dripping
Springs and the Dripping Springs Lions Club for the Refurbishment of the Dripping
Springs Monument. Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tern Manassian.
Mayor Pro Tern Manassian introduced the item and Michelle Fischer presented the staff report
which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the agreement.
A motion was made by Council Member Harris-Allison to approve a Donation Agreement
between the City of Dripping Springs and the Dripping Springs Lions Club for the
Refurbishment of the Dripping Springs Monument. Mayor Pro Tern Manassian seconded the
motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
23. Discuss and consider approval of a License Agreement between the City of Dripping
Springs and the Dripping Springs Visitors Bureau for Holiday Decorations. Sponsor:
Mayor Pro Tern Manassian
A motion was made by Council Member Purcell to approve a License Agreement between the
City of Dripping Springs and the Dripping Springs Visitors Bureau for Holiday Decorations.
Council Member King seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
24. Discuss and consider approval of a Facilities Use Agreement between the City of
Dripping Springs and Dripping Springs Lions Club regarding Co-sponsorship of
Christmas on Mercer. Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tern Manassian
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A motion was made by COlmcil Member Purcell to approve a Facilities Use Agreement
between the City of Dripping Springs and Dripping Springs Lions Club regarding Co-
sponsorship of Christmas on Mercer. Council Member Hairis-Allison seconded the motion
which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
25. Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance Amending the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget
related to Dripping Springs Ranch Park Revenues and Expenditures.
Council Member Purcell introduced the item and Kelly Schmidt presented the staff repmi
which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the ordinai1ce.
A motion was made by Council Member King to approve an Ordinance Amending the Fiscal
Year 2021 Budget related to Dripping Springs Ranch Park Revenues and Expenditures.
Council Member Harris-Allison seconded the motion which cairied tmanirnously 4 - 0 - 1,
with Council Member Purcell abstaining.
Filed as Ordinance No. 2020-48
26. Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance Amending Appendix A: Article Al.000
(General Provisions) of the Dripping Springs Code of Ordinances, Amending the
Dripping Springs Fee Schedule Section 3: Site Development; Section 4: Subdivisions;
and Section 17: Dripping Springs Ranch Park.
Laura Mueller presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the
ordinance.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Manassian to approve an Ordinance Amending
Appendix A: Aliicle Al.000 (General Provisions) of the Dripping Springs Code of
Ordinances, Al11ending the Dripping Springs Fee Schedule Section 3: Site Development;
Section 4: Subdivisions; ai1d Section 17: Dripping Springs Ranch Pai·k. Council Member
Harris-Allison seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
The City Council directed staff to reevaluate the re-filing fee after some time has passed to
ensure that it adequately compensates the City for staff time.
Filed as Ordinance No. 2020-49
27. Discuss and consider approval of an Amendment to the Hotel Occupancy Tax Grant
Program Funding Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and the Hill
Country Alliance. Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tern Manassian.
Michelle Fischer presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of
the amendment.
Karen Ford spoke on behalf of Hill Country Alliance and thanked the City for it's suppo1i.
A motion was made by Council Member King to approve an Amendment to the Hotel
Occupancy Tax Grant Program Funding Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and
the Hill Country Alliance. Mayor Pro Tern Manassian seconded the motion which carried
tmai1irnously 5 to 0.
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28. Discuss and consider approval of a Change Order No. 4 to the Professional Services
Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and SAM, LLC regarding the South
Regional Water Reclamation Expansion Project. Sponsor: Mayor Foulds
Ginger Faught presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the
change order.
A motion was made by Council Member King to approve a Change Order No. 4 to the
Professional Services Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and SAM, LLC
regarding the South Regional Water Reclamation Expansion Project. Council Member
Harris-Allison seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
29. Discuss and consider the Election of one (1) member to the Texas Municipal League
Health Benefits Pool Board of Trustees.
Andrea Cunningham presented the Election Memo which is on file.
A motion was made by Council Member King to postpone the Election of one (1) member to
the Texas Municipal League Health Benefits Pool Board of Trustees to the September 15,
2020 City Council meeting. Mayor Pro Tern Manassian seconded the motion which carried
unanimously 5 to 0.
30. Discuss and consider the Election of four (4) members to the Texas Municipal League
Intergovernmental Risk Pool Board of Trustees for Places 1 - 4.
Andrea Cunningham presented the Election Memo which is on file.
a) Place 1
b) Place 2
c) Place 3
d) Place 4
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Manassian to postpone the Election of four (4)
members to the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool Board of Trustees for
Places 1 - 4 to the September 15, 2020 City Council meeting. Council Member Harris-Allison
seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
31. Discuss and consider the Appointment of one (1) individual as the City of Dripping
Springs Representative to the Capital Area Council of Governments General Assembly.
Andrea Cunningham presented the Appointment Memo which is on file.
A motion was made by Council Member Crow to appoint Mayor Pro Tern Manassian as the
City of Dripping Springs Representative to the Capital Area Council of Governments General
Assembly. Council Member Harris-Allison seconded the motion which carried unanimously
5 to 0.
REPORTS
Reports of Staff, Boards, Commissions, Committees, Boards and Agencies. All reports are on file and
available for review upon request.
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32. Parks & Community Services Report
Kelly Schmidt, Parks & Community Services Director
33. Economic Development Committee Report
Kim Fernea, Chair
34. Maintenance & Facilities Monthly Report
Craig Rice, Maintenance Director
EXECUTIVE SESSION AGENDA
The City Council for the City of Dripping Springs has the right to adjourn into executive session at any
time during the course of this meeting to discuss any matter as authorized by Texas Government Code
Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073
Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about
Security Devices), and 551.086 (Economic Development). The City Council for the City of Dripping
Springs may act on any item listed in Executive Session in Open Session or move any item from Executive
Session to Open Session for action.
35. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal issues related to Emergency
Management, Disaster Declaration, and Emergency Orders including upcoming city
events. Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071
36. Deliberation of Real Property and Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal
issues related to Real Property for the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone including the
Town Center Project and uses and real property in the Triangle and Veterans Memorial
Park. Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071; Deliberation of Real Property, 551.072
37. Deliberation of Real Property and Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal
issues related to the South Regional Water Reclamation Expansion Project Easement
Acquisition. Consultation with City Attorney, 551. 071; Deliberation of Real Property,
551.072
The City Council met in Executive Session earlier in the agenda.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
City Council & BOA Meetings
September 15, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
October 13, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (Workshop 6:00 I Regular Meeting 6:30)
October 20, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
Board, Commission & Committee Meetings
September 9, 2020 Utility Commission at 4:00 p.m.
September 14, 2020 TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board at 4:00 p.m.
September 14, 2020 Founders Day Commission at 6:30 p.m.
September 17, 2020 Farmers Market Association Board at 10:00 a.m.
September 17, 2020 Emergency Management Commission at 12:00 p.m.
September 22, 2020 Planning & Zoning Commission at 6:30 p.m.
September 23, 2020 Economic Development Committee at 4:00 p.m.
September 28, 2020 Transportation Committee at 3:30 p.m.
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ADJOURN
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Manassian to adjourn the meeting. Council Member King
seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0.
This regular meeting adjourned at 8:33 p.m.
APPROVED ON: October 13, 2020
Bill Foulds, If, Mayor '
ATTEST:
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Andrea Cunningham,
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Agenda
CITY COUNCIL & BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
WORKSHOP & REGULAR MEETING
City of Dripping Springs
Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX
Tuesday, September 08, 2020 at 6:00 PM
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acunningham@cityofdrippingsprings.com no later than 3:00 PM on the day the meeting will be held.
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member of the City Council or Board of Adjustment. City staff, consultants and presenters please enable
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AGENDA
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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
City Council Members:
Mayor Bill Foulds, Jr.
Mayor Pro Tem Taline Manassian
Council Member Place 2 Wade King
Council Member Place 3 Todd Purcell
Council Member Place 4 April Harris Allison
Council Member Place 5 Travis Crow
Staff, Consultants and Appointed/Elected Officials:
City Administrator Michelle Fischer
Deputy City Administrator Ginger Faught
City Attorney Laura Mueller
City Treasurer Gina Gillis
City Secretary Andrea Cunningham
Senior Planner Amanda Padilla
City Engineer Chad Gilpin
Parks & Community Services Director Kelly Schmidt
DSRP Event Center Manager Tina Adams
Events & Programming Specialists Maggie Martin
Communications Director Lisa Sullivan
Public Works Coordinator Aaron Reed
Planning Consultant Robyn Miga
Planning & Zoning Commission Chair Mim James
WORKSHOP
Workshop items are for discussion only and no action will be taken.
1. Discussion regarding the City of Dripping Springs 2020 Proposed Ad Valorem Tax
Rate and Levy.
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PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PRESENTATION OF CITIZENS
A member of the public who desires to address the City Council regarding any item on an agenda for an
open meeting may do so at presentation of citizens before an item or at a public hearing for an item
during the City Council’s consideration of that item. Citizens wishing to discuss matters not contained
within the current agenda may do so, but only during the time allotted for presentation of citizens.
Speakers are allowed two (2) minutes to speak during presentation of citizens or during each public
hearing. Speakers may not cede or pool time. Members of the public requiring the assistance of a
translator will be given twice the amount of time as a member of the public who does not require the
assistance of a translator to address the City Council. It is the request of the City Council that members
of the public wishing to speak on item(s) on the agenda with a noticed Public Hearing hold their comments
until the item(s) are presented for consideration. Speakers are encouraged to sign in. Anyone may
request a copy of the City’s policy on presentation of citizens from the city secretary. By law no action
may be taken during Presentations of Citizens.
PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS
2. Approval of a Proclamation declaring the week of September 18 - 24, 2020 as
"Constitution Week" in the City of Dripping Springs. Sponsor: Council Member King
3. Approval of a Proclamation declaring August - October 2020 and March - May 2021, as
"Lights Out Migratory Months" in the City of Dripping Springs, Texas. Sponsor: Mayor
Pro Tem Manassian
4. Approval of a Proclamation declaring the Month of October 2020 as "Hill Country
Night Sky Month" in the City of Dripping Springs. Sponsor: Mayor Foulds, Jr.
CONSENT AGENDA
The following items are anticipated to require little or no individualized discussion due to their nature
being clerical, ministerial, mundane or routine. In an effort to enhance the efficiency of City Council
meetings, it is intended that these items will be acted upon by the City Council with a single motion because
no public hearing or determination is necessary. However, a City Council Member or citizen may request
separate deliberation for a specific item, in which event those items will be removed from the consent
agenda prior to the City Council voting on the consent agenda as a collective, singular item. Prior to
voting on the consent agenda, the City Council may add additional items that are listed elsewhere on the
same agenda.
5. Approval of the August 11, 2020 City Council & Board of Adjustment Workshop &
Regular Meeting Minutes and the August 18, 2020 City Council Regular Meeting
Minutes.
6. Approval of the August 2020 City Treasurer Report.
7. Approval of the DSRP Guest Services Coordinator Job Description. Sponsor: Council
Member Purcell
8. Approval of a Tractor Sponsorship & Purchase Agreement between the City of Dripping
Springs and ACM Tractors and Kioti related to activities and events at the Dripping
Springs Ranch Park Event Center. Sponsor: Council Member Purcell
9. Approval of a Co-Sponsorship Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and
Dripping Springs Helping Hands regarding the 24th Annual Empty Bowls Project to
take place November 8, 2021 at the Dripping Springs Ranch Park Event
Center. Sponsor: Council Member Purcell
10. Approval of a Co-Sponsorship Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and Texas
Market Guide for the Hill Country Harvest Market to be held at the Dripping Springs
Ranch Park Event Center October 10 & 11, 2020. Sponsor: Council Member Purcell
11. Approval of a Contract Instructor Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and
Earth Native Wilderness regarding the use of City Parks for class instruction. Sponsor:
Council Member Purcell
12. Approval of a Resolution Authorizing City Staff to Negotiate an Advance Funding
Agreement (AFA) with TxDOT for the Middle School Transportation Alternative Set
Aside (TASA) Grant Project. Sponsor: Council Member Crow
13. Approval of an Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of
Dripping Springs and Keenan Smith (City Lights Design Alliance) for TIRZ Project
Manager Services. Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tem Manassian
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Board of Adjustment Members
Bill Foulds, Jr., Chair
Taline Manassian
Wade King
Todd Purcell
April Harris-Allison
Travis Crow
Charlie Busbey (Alternate Member)
Joe Volpe (Alternate Member)
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
14. Public hearing and consideration regarding VAR2020-0013: Variance Application to
consider a variance to encroach within the setback defined in Chapter 30, Exhibit B,
Planned Development District 10, 2.4.5 (b) and the Public Utility Easement for two (2)
corner lots within the Planned Development District No. 10 (PDD 10) at the properties
located at 133 Dome Peak Terrace and 159 Delaware Mountains Terrace (Lot 9, Block
9 and Lot 9, Block 10 of Big Sky Ranch, Phase 1). Applicant: Christopher A. Reid, PE
Applicant has requested postponement. Planning and Zoning Commission postponed
this item to its next regular meeting.
a) Presentation
b) Staff Report
c) Planning & Zoning Commission Report
d) Public Hearing
e) Variance
CITY COUNCIL
BUDGET
15. Public hearing and consideration of approval of an Ordinance approving the 2020 Ad
Valorem Tax and Levy of 0.19 per one hundred dollars ($100.00) of assessed valuation
of all taxable property within the Corporate City Limits; providing for penalties and
interest; and providing for the following: findings of fact; severability; savings clause;
publication and effective date.
a) Staff Report
b) Public Hearing
c) Ordinance
16. Discuss and consider approval of a Resolution ratifying the Municipal Budget for Fiscal
Year 2020-2021; funding municipal purposes; authorizing expenditures; filing of
budget; repealer; severability; effective date; and proper notice.
BUSINESS AGENDA
17. Public hearing and consideration of approval of an Ordinance regarding CUP2020-
0008: An application for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the use Mobile Food Vendor
- longer than 10 days located at 1111 W US Highway 290, Dripping Springs, TX 78620,
which is zoned Commercial Services. Applicant: Jon Thompson
a) Presentation
b) Staff Report
c) Planning & Zoning Commission Report
d) Public Hearing
e) Conditional Use Permit
18. Public hearing and consideration of approval of an Annexation Agreement and
Ordinance of the City of Dripping Springs, Texas to Voluntarily Annex by Request of
the Property Owner approximately 11.1044 Acres of Land Located in the E.B.
Hargraves Survey No. 4, Abstract Number 240, In Hays County, Texas.
a) Presentation
b) Staff Report
c) Public Hearing
d) Annexation Agreement
e) Annexation Ordinance
19. Public hearing and consideration of approval of an Ordinance regarding ZA2020-0005:
an application for a Zoning Amendment to consider a proposed zoning map amendment
from Agriculture (AG) to General Retail (GR) for an approximately 11.1044 acre tract
of land situated in the E B HARGRAVES SURVEY. This property is generally located
Southwest of the intersection of Hwy 290 and Sawyer Ranch Road (R95789). Applicant:
Jon Thompson
a) Presentation
b) Staff Report
c) Planning & Zoning Commission Report
d) Public Hearing
e) Zoning Amendment
20. Public hearing and consideration of approval of an Ordinance regarding ZA2020-0006:
an application for a Zoning Amendment to consider a proposed zoning map amendment
for three (3) tracts generally located northwest of the intersection of Bluff Street and
Hays Street, within the Hays Street Historic District. Tracts 1 and 2 are requesting to
rezone from Single Family-4 (SF-4) to Single Family-5 (SF-5). Tract 3 is requesting to
rezone from SF-4 to General Retail (GR). Applicant: Jon Thompson
a) Presentation
b) Staff Report
c) Planning & Zoning Commission Report
d) Public Hearing
e) Zoning Amendment
21. Discuss and consider approval of a Refund Request of Membership Fee for an individual
at the Dripping Springs Ranch Park. Requester: Paul Wolters
22. Discuss and consider approval of a Donation Agreement between the City of Dripping
Springs and the Dripping Springs Lions Club for the Refurbishment of the Dripping
Springs Monument. Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tem Manassian.
23. Discuss and consider approval of a License Agreement between the City of Dripping
Springs and the Dripping Springs Visitors Bureau for Holiday Decorations. Sponsor:
Mayor Pro Tem Manassian
24. Discuss and consider approval of a Facilities Use Agreement between the City of
Dripping Springs and Dripping Springs Lions Club regarding Co-sponsorship of
Christmas on Mercer. Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tem Manassian
25. Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance Amending the Fiscal Year 2021 Budget
related to Dripping Springs Ranch Park Revenues and Expenditures.
26. Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance Amending Appendix A: Article A1.000
(General Provisions) of the Dripping Springs Code of Ordinances, Amending the
Dripping Springs Fee Schedule Section 3: Site Development; Section 4: Subdivisions;
and Section 17: Dripping Springs Ranch Park.
27. Discuss and consider approval of an Amendment to the Hotel Occupancy Tax Grant
Program Funding Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and the Hill
Country Alliance. Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tem Manassian.
28. Discuss and consider approval of a Change Order No. 4 to the Professional Services
Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and SAM, LLC regarding the South
Regional Water Reclamation Expansion Project. Sponsor: Mayor Foulds
29. Discuss and consider the Election of one (1) member to the Texas Municipal League
Health Benefits Pool Board of Trustees.
30. Discuss and consider the Election of four (4) members to the Texas Municipal League
Intergovernmental Risk Pool Board of Trustees for Places 1 - 4.
a) Place 1
b) Place 2
c) Place 3
d) Place 4
31. Discuss and consider the Appointment of one (1) individual as the City of Dripping
Springs Representative to the Capital Area Council of Governments General Assembly.
REPORTS
Reports of Staff, Boards, Commissions, Committees, Boards and Agencies. All reports are on file and
available for review upon request.
32. Parks & Community Services Report
Kelly Schmidt, Parks & Community Services Director
33. Economic Development Committee Report
Kim Fernea, Chair
34. Maintenance & Facilities Monthly Report
Craig Rice, Maintenance Director
EXECUTIVE SESSION AGENDA
The City Council for the City of Dripping Springs has the right to adjourn into executive session at any
time during the course of this meeting to discuss any matter as authorized by Texas Government Code
Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073
Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about
Security Devices), and 551.086 (Economic Development). The City Council for the City of Dripping
Springs may act on any item listed in Executive Session in Open Session or move any item from Executive
Session to Open Session for action.
35. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal issues related to Emergency
Management, Disaster Declaration, and Emergency Orders including upcoming city
events. Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071
36. Deliberation of Real Property and Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal
issues related to Real Property for the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone including the
Town Center Project and uses and real property in the Triangle and Veterans Memorial
Park. Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071; Deliberation of Real Property, 551.072
37. Deliberation of Real Property and Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal
issues related to the South Regional Water Reclamation Expansion Project Easement
Acquisition. Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071; Deliberation of Real Property,
551.072
UPCOMING MEETINGS
City Council & BOA Meetings
September 15, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
October 13, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (Workshop 6:00 / Regular Meeting 6:30)
October 20, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
Board, Commission & Committee Meetings
September 9, 2020 Utility Commission at 4:00 p.m.
September 14, 2020 TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board at 4:00 p.m.
September 14, 2020 Founders Day Commission at 6:30 p.m.
September 17, 2020 Farmers Market Association Board at 10:00 a.m.
September 17, 2020 Emergency Management Commission at 12:00 p.m.
September 22, 2020 Planning & Zoning Commission at 6:30 p.m.
September 23, 2020 Economic Development Committee at 4:00 p.m.
September 28, 2020 Transportation Committee at 3:30 p.m.
ADJOURN
TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT PUBLIC NOTIFICATION & POSTING OF MEETING
All agenda items listed above are eligible for discussion and action unless otherwise specifically
noted. This notice of meeting is posted in accordance with Chapter 551, Government Code, Vernon's
Texas Codes. Annotated. In addition, the City Council may consider a vote to excuse the absence of any
City Council Member for absence from this meeting.
Due to the Texas Governor Order, Hays County Order, City of Dripping Springs Disaster Declaration,
and Center for Disease Control guidelines related to COVID-19, a quorum of this body could not be
gathered in one place, and this meeting will be conducted through videoconferencing. Texas Government
Code Sections 551.045; 551.125; and 551.127.
I certify that this notice of meeting was posted at the City of Dripping Springs City Hall and website,
www.cityofdrippingsprings.com, on September 4, 2020 at 2:30 p.m.
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