City Council Regular Meeting

City Council Regular Meeting Minutes May 19, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. A Regular Meeting of the City Council of Dripping Springs, Texas was held Tuesday, May 19, 2020 beginning 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@citvofdrippingsprings.com, no later than 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 19, 2020. The City Council respectfully request 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 Mayor & 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 City Staff!Appointed Officials/Consultants present were: City Administrator Michelle Fischer Deputy City Administrator Ginger Faught City Attorney Laura Mueller City Secretary Andrea Cunningham Parks & Community Services Director Kelly Schmidt DSRP Event Center Manager Tina Adams Senior Planner Amanda Padilla With a quorum of the City Council present, Mayor Foulds called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Purcell led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. V. 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 ofthe 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. Jay Howard spoke in support of the selection of Texas Disposal Systems for the City's Solid Waste Collection & Disposal contract. Chris Kelly with the Dripping Springs Senior Center spoke in opposition to the selection of Waste Connections Lone Star due to collection and billing issues. John Harris spoke in support of the selection of Waste Connections Lone Star for the City's Solid Waste Collection & Disposal contract. VII. BUSINESS City Council May 19, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 o/6  A. Public hearing and consideration of approval regarding an Application for Sign Variance Requests to Allow a Pole Sign to be Installed within the Set-back from Right- of-Way and for the City to Grant Permission for the Pole Sign to be located in a Public Utility Easement, for Road Runners, located at 235 Sports Park Rd. Applicant: Nico Ilai, Owner. 1. Presentation 2. Sign Administrator's Report 3. Public Hearing 4. Variance to Allow a Pole Sign 5. Variance to Allow a Pole Sign to be Installed within the Set-back.from Right-of-Way 6. Permission to Install a Pole Sign in the Public Utility Easement The applicant has filed a letter withdrawing the application and there is no action to be taken regarding this item. B. Discuss and consider approval of a Fee Waiver Request regarding an Application for Variance related to Landscaping Requirements for the Hill County Senior Center, located at 1310 Hwy 290, Dripping Springs TX 78620. Applicant: Dominic Shaw, Board President of Hill Country Senior Center Amanda Padilla presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends a fee waiver often percent (10%). A motion was made by Council Member King to approve a fee waiver often percent (10%) regarding an Application for Variance related to Landscaping Requirements for the Hill County Senior Center, located at 1310 Hwy 290, Dripping Springs TX 78620. The motion failed due to lack of a second. A motion was made by Council Member Crow to approve a fee waiver of $500, the entire fee, regarding an Application for Variance related to Landscaping Requirements for the Hill County Senior Center, located at 1310 Hwy 290, Dripping Springs TX 78620. Council Member Purcell seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0. C. Discuss and consider possible action regarding Cancellation of Events and Closure of City Facilities, including Founders Park Pool, and other items related to the current disaster declaration, and discuss and consider a disaster relief program. Mayor Foulds introduced the item and requested that staff present recommendations at the June 9, 2020 City Council meeting. Kelly Schmidt provided an update on pool reopening plan and was directed by City Council to keep moving forward with the plan. Tina Adams presented the DSRP Event Center Play Date staff report and was directed by City Council to look into alternate show manager that could host show dates. No action was taken on this item. City Council May 19, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes Page3 of6  D. Discuss and consider possible action regarding Termination of an Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and David Taussig & Associations for Administrative Services related the to the Heritage Public Improvement District (PID) and staff direction regarding action related to new Administrative Services for the Heritage PID. Laura Mueller presented the staff report which is on file. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Manassian to approve termination of an Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and David Taussig & Associations for Administrative Services related the to the Heritage Public Improvement District (PID) and to direct staff to set up new services related to Administration Services for the Heritage PID. Council Member Crow seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Manassian to adjourn into Executive Session under Texas Government Code Section 551.071, Consultation with City Attorney and regarding Executive Session Agenda Item B. Council Member Crow seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0. EXECUTIVE SESSION The City Council for the City ofDripping 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 Requirements for Selection of Solid Waste Franchisee and Contract Negotiations. Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071 The City Council met in Executive Session from 6:50 p.m. - 7:21 p.m. No vote or action was taken during Executive Session. Mayor Foulds returned the meeting to Open Session and continued with the Business Agenda. OPEN SESSION E. Discuss and consider the Selection of Vendor for Contract and Franchise Negotiations related to Solid Waste Collection & Disposal Services and direct staff to enter into negotiations with Vendor. A motion was made by Council Member Crow to select Waste Connections Lone Star for Solid Waste Collection & Disposal Services and direction was given to staff to enter into negotiations with the vendor. Mayor Pro Tern Manassian seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0. VIII. REPORTS City Council May 19, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of6  Reports ofStaff, Boards, Commissions, Committees, Boards and Agencies. All reports are on file and available for review upon request. A. Economic Development Committee Report Kim Fernea, Economic Development Committee Chair B. Parks & Community Services Report Parks & Community Services Director Kelly Schmidt C. Maintenance & Facilities Report Maintenance Director Craig Rice IX. 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. Deliberation of Real Property and Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal issues related to Real Property for the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone Town Center Project. Deliberation of Real Property, 551.072; Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071 B. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal issues related to Requirements for Selection of Solid Waste Franchisee and Contract Negotiations. Consultation with Attorney, 551.071 C. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal issues related to Disaster Relief and Emergency Management Issues. Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071 The City Council met in Executive Session earlier in the meeting. X. UPCOMING MEETINGS A. City Council & Board of Adjustment Meetings June 9, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 Workshop/ 6:30 Regular Meeting) June 16, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. July 14, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 Workshop/ 6:30 Regular Meeting) July 21, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. B. Board, Commission & Committee Meetings Farmers Market Association Board May 21, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. Planning & Zoning Commission May 27, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. Economic Development Committee May 27, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. City Council May 19, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes Page5 o/6  Parks & Recreation Commission June 1, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. Historic Preservation Commission June 4, 2020 at 4:00 p .m. TIRZ No . 1 & No. 2 Board June 8, 2020 at 4:00 p .mm. Founders Day Commission June 8, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. Utility Conm1ission June 10, 2020 at 4 :00 p.m. Emergency Management C011m1ission June 16, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. XI. ADJOURN A motion was made by Council Member Crow to adjourn the meeting . Mayor Pro Tem Manassian seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0. This regular meeting adjourned at 7:24 p.m. DATE APPROVED: June 9, 2020 Bill Foulds, Jr. , Mayor ATTEST: City Council May 19, 2020 Regular M eeting Minutes Page 6 o/6