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City Council Regular Meeting

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Dripping Springs, TX · April 21, 2020

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City Council Regular Meeting Minutes April 21, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. A Regular Meeting of the City Council of Dripping Springs, Texas was held Tuesday, April 21 , 2020 begiru1ing at 6:00 p.m. via Videoconference and in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 511 Mercer Street, Dripping Springs, Texas. I. VIDEOCONFERENCE MEETING This meeting will be held via videoconference and the public is encouraged and welcome to participate. Public comment may be given during the videoconference by joining the meeting using the information below. Public comment for this meeting may also be submitted to the City Secretary at acunningham@cityofdrippingsprings.com, no later than 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 21, 2020. The City Council respectfully requests that all microphones and webcams be disabled unless you are a member of the City Council. City staff, consultants and presenters please enable your microphone and webcam when presenting to the City Council. 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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Mavor & City Council Members present were: Mayor Todd Purcell Mayor Pro Tern Bill Foulds Council Member Travis Crow Council Member Wade King (arrived at 6:01 p.m.) Cotmcil Member John Kroll Council Member Taline Manassian City StafjlAppointed Officials/Consultants present were: City Administrator Michelle Fischer Deputy City Administrator Ginger Faught City Attorney Laura Mueller City Secretary Andrea Cunningham City Treasurer Gina Gillis Public Works Coordinator Aaron Reed III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Purcell led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. IV. 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/or consideration. Speakers are encouraged to sign in. Anyone may request a copy of the City's policy on presentation ofcitizensfi·om the city secretary. By law no action may be taken during Presentations of Citizens. No one spoke during Presentation of Citizens. V. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of the March 10, 2020 City Council & Board of Adjustment Workshop & Regular Meeting Minutes and the March 17, 2020 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes. B. Approval of a Resolution Accepting a Construction Bond for Caliterra Phase 3 Section 9 Wastewater Fiscal Improvements, Design and Construction. Sponsor Mayor Pro Tern Foulds Filed as Resolution No. 2020-Rl 7 City Council April 21, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 5 C. Approval of a Resolution Accepting the Petitions requesting the Consent of the City of Dripping Springs for Driftwood Conservation District to Annex Certain Property into the District. Filed as Resolution No. 2020-R18 A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Foulds to approve Consent Agenda Items A - C. Council Member King seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0. VI. BUSINESS A. Discuss and consider approval of authorization for the Mayor to hire the Dripping Springs Ranch Park Event Center Manager. Sponsor: Mayor Purcell Mayor Purcell presented the item. Mayor Purcell and Mayor Pro Tern Foulds interviewed the four finalists today and will discuss selection at the end of the week. A motion was made by Council Member Kroll to approve authorization for the Mayor to hire the Dripping Springs Ranch Park Event Center Manager. Council Member King seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0. B. Discuss and consider approval of Change Order No. 3 with SAM, LLC regarding the Roger Hanks Parkway Extension. Council Member Kroll recused from the item and exited the videoconference. An affidavit of Conflict oflnterest is on file in the City Secretary's Office. Ginger Faught presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the change order. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Foulds to approve Change Order No. 3 with SAM, LLC regarding the Roger Hanks Parkway Extension. Council Member King seconded the motion which carried 4 to 1, with Council Member Kroll recused. Council Member Kroll rejoined the videoconference. C. Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 24 of the Dripping Springs Code of Ordinances; Amending Article 24.06 Outdoor Lighting and Providing for the Following: findings of fact; amendment; repealer; severability; codification; effective date; and proper notice and meeting. Sponsor: Mayor Purcell I. Staff Report Laura Mueller presented the staff repo1i which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the amendment. City Council April 21, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 o/5 2. Ordinance A motion was made by Council Member Kroll to approve an Ordinance Amending Chapter 24 of the Dripping Springs Code of Ordinances; Amending Article 24.06 Outdoor Lighting and Providing for the Following: findings of fact; amendment; repealer; severability; codification; effective date; and proper notice and meeting. Mayor Pro Tern Foulds seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0. Filed as Ordinance No. 2020-13 A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Foulds to adjourn into Executive Session under Texas Government Code Section 551.071, Consultation with City Attorney and regarding Executive Session Agenda Items A and B. Council Member Crow seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0. Council Member Kroll announced his recusal from Executive Session Agenda Item A. An affidavit of Conflict oflnterest is on file in the City Secretary's Office. VII. EXECUTIVE SESSION 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. A. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal issues related to public easements for right-of-way including road and trails under the Heritage Offsite Road and Trail Agreement and the Interlocal Agreement with the Dripping Springs Independent School District related to the Stephenson Building and Karhan Park. Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071 Council Member Kroll recused from this item and exited the videoconference. B. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal issues related to the TIRZ Interlocal Agreement and associated real estate terms in connection with the development and construction of the Town Center Project. Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071 The City Council met in Executive Session from 6:10 - 6:25 p.m. No vote or action was taken during Executive Session. Mayor Purcell returned the meeting to Open Session at 6:25 p.m. VIII. UPCOMING MEETINGS A. City Council & Board of Adjustment Meetings May 12, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 Workshop/ 6:30 Regular Meeting) City Council April 2 I, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 o/5 May 19, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. June 9, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 Workshop I 6:30 Regular Meeting) June 16, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. CC 2020 Meeting Calendar B. Board, Commission & Committee Meetings Economic Development Committee April 22, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. Transportation Committee April 27, 2020 at 3:30 p.m. Founders Day Commission April 27 , 2020 at 6:30 p .m. Planning & Zoning Commission April 28 , 2020 at 6:30 p.m. Parks & Recreation Commission May 4, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. Historic Preservation Commission May 7, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board May 11 , 2020 at 4:00 p.m. Founders Day Commission May 11 , 2020 at 6:30 p.m. Utility Commission May 13, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. IX. ADJOURN A motion was made by Council Member Kroll to adjourn the meeting. Mayor Pro Tern Foulds seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0. This regular meeting adjourned at 6:26 p.m. DATE APPROVED: May 12, 2020 P,J/, lad/_; Bill Foulds, Jr. , Mayor r: J ATTEST: ~ Andrea Cunningha City Council April 2 I, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 5

Agenda

. City of Dripping Springs City Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at 6:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers 511 Mercer Street - Dripping Springs, TX 78620 I. VIDEOCONFERENCE MEETING This meeting will be held via videoconference and the public is encouraged and welcome to participate. Public comment may be given during the videoconference by joining the meeting using the information below. Public comment for this meeting may also be submitted to the City Secretary at acunningham@cityofdrippingsprings.com, no later than 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, April 21, 2020. The City Council respectfitlly requests that all microphones and webcams be disabled unless you are a member of the City Council. City staff, consultants and presenters please enable your microphone and webcam when presenting to the City Council. Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/1/ 93959 735408?pwd=MVdqeEJteDBYdvtpUlpWV0krdnFCdz09 Meeting ID: 939 5973 5408 Password: 258199 One tap mobile + l 3462487799,, 93959735408#,,#, 258199# US (Houston) + l 6699009128,,93959735408#,, #,258199# US (San Jose) Dial by your location + 1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) + 1669900 9128 US (San Jose) +l 253 215 8782 us +l 3017158592 us + 1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) + 1 646 558 8656 US (New York) 877 853 525 7 US Toll-free 888 475 4499 US Toll-free Meeting ID: 939 5973 5408 Password: 258199 Find your local number: https:/lzoom. us/u/aeqDEUA3tR Join by Skype for Business https://zoom.us/skype/93959 735408 , 1 of 4 T. II. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Mayor & City Council Members: Mayor Todd Purcell Mayor Pro Tern Bill Foulds Council Member Travis Crow Council Member Wade King Council Member John Kroll Council Member Taline Manassian City StajjlAppointed Officials/Consultants: City Administrator Michelle Fischer Deputy City Administrator Ginger Faught City Attorney Laura Mueller City Secretary Andrea Cunningham City Treasurer Gina Gillis Parks & Community Services Director Kelly Schmidt DSRP & Event Center Manager Lynne Dickinson Public Works Coordinator Aaron Reed III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. PRESENTATION OF CITIZENS A member ofthe 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 ofcitizens or during each public hearing. Speakers may not cede or pool time. Members ofthe public requiring the assistance ofa 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 presentedfor consideration. Speakers are encouraged to sign in. Anyone may request a copy ofthe City's policy on presentation of citizens from the city secretary. By law no action may be taken during Presentations of Citizens. V. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of the March 10, 2020 City Council & Board of Adjustment Workshop & Regular Meeting Minutes and the March 17, 2020 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes. B. Approval of a Resolution Accepting a Construction Bond for Caliterra Phase 3 Section 9 Wastewater Fiscal Improvements, Design and Construction. Sponsor Mayor Pro Tern Foulds C. Approval of a Resolution Accepting the Petitions requesting the Consent of the City of Dripping Springs for Driftwood Conservation District to Annex Certain Property into the District. 2 ol4 l .J VI. BUSINESS A. Discuss and consider approval of authorization for the Mayor to hire the Dripping Springs Ranch Park Event Center Manager. Sponsor: Mayor Purcell B. Discuss and consider approval of Change Order No. 3 with SAM, LLC regarding the Roger Hanks Parkway Extension. C. Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 24 of the Dripping Springs Code of Ordinances; Amending Article 24.06 Outdoor Lighting and Providing for the Following: findings of fact; amendment; repealer; severability; codification; effective date; and proper notice and meeting. Sponsor: Mayor Purcell 1. Staff Report 2. Ordinance VII. EXECUTIVE SESSION 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 ofDripping 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. A. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal issues related to public easements for right-of-way including road and trails under the Heritage Offsite Road and Trail Agreement and the Interlocal Agreement with the Dripping Springs Independent School District related to the Stephenson Building and Karhan Park. Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071 B. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal issues related to the TIRZ Interlocal Agreement and associated real estate terms in connection with the development and construction of the Town Center Project. Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071 VIII. UPCOMING MEETINGS A. City Council & Board of Adjustment Meetings May 12, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 Workshop/ 6:30 Regular Meeting) May 19, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. June 9, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 Workshop/ 6:30 Regular Meeting) June 16, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. B. Board, Commission & Committee Meetings Economic Development Committee April 22, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. Transportation Committee April 27, 2020 at 3:30 p.m. 1 of4 Founders Day Commission April 27, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. Plaiming & Zoning Commission April 28, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. Parks & Recreation Commission May 4, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. Historic Preservation Commission May 7, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board May 11, 2020 at 4 :00 p.m. Founders Day Commission May 11, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. Utility Commission May 13, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. IX. ADJOURN X. 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 April 17, 2020 at 12:45 p.m. This facility is wheelchair accessible. Accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for auxiliary aids and services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting by calling (512) 858-4725 . • 4 of 4

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