City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · June 9, 2020
Minutes
City Council & Board of Adjustment
Workshop & Regular Meeting Minutes
June 9, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
A Workshop & Regular Meeting of the City Council & Board of Adjustment of Dripping Springs, Texas
was held Tuesday, June 9, 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. VIDECONFERENCE MEETING
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II. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor and 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 absent was:
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 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 Coordinator Lisa Sullivan
IT Coordinator Misty Dean
Emergency Management Coordinator Roman Baligad
Planning & Zoning Commission Chair Mim James
Planning Consultant Robyn Miga
Historic Preservation Consultant Keenan Smith
Traffic Engineering Consultant Isabella Albino
With a quorum of the City Council present, Mayor Foulds called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
III. WORKSHOP
No action will be taken during the Workshop.
A. Discussion regarding the June 16, 2020 City Council Budget Workshop.
Michelle Fischer reviewed the item. City Treasurer Gina Gillis will forward budget
documents for the budget workshop Saturday for review.
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 A- D. Council Member King seconded the motion
which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
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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 the City Disaster Declaration,
Disaster Relief, and Emergency Management issues.
Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071
C. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal issues related to the Release of Property in the
Extraterritorial Jurisdiction.
Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071
D. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal issues related to Dripping Springs Ranch Park
Operations and Policies.
Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071
The City Council met in Executive session from 6:06 p.m. - 6:38 p.m.
No vote or action was taken in Executive Session. Mayor Foulds returned the meeting to Open
Session at 6:38 p.m.
IV. RECESS & RECONVENE AT 6:30 P.M.
The City Council did not recess.
V. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Foulds led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
VI. PRESENTATION OF CITIZENS
A member of the public who desires to address the City Council regarding any item on an agenda/or
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
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 presented/or consideration. Speakers are encouraged to sign in.
Anyone may request a copy of the City's policy on presentation ofcitizens from the city secretary. By
law no action may be taken during Presentations of Citizens.
No one spoke during Presentation of Citizens.
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VII. 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.
A. Approval of the May 12, 2020 City Council & Board of Adjustment Workshop and
Regular meeting minutes, and the May 19, 2020 City Council Regular meeting minutes.
B. Approval of the May 2020 City Treasurer's Report.
C. Approval of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 2 of the Dripping Springs Code of
Ordinances; Division 2. Economic Development Committee; Amending Article 2.04
Boards, Commissions and Committees, Section 2.04.035, Membership; meetings; and
providing for the following: findings of fact; enactment, repealer, severability;
publication; effective date; and proper notice and meeting.
Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tern Manassian
Filed as Ordinance No. 2020-23
D. Approval of Authorization for the Mayor to cast the City Ballot for the PEC
(Pedernales Electrical Coop) 2020 Election.
E. Approval of a Resolution of the City of Dripping Springs, Texas, Accepting
Improvements and Approving and Accepting a Maintenance Bond for the Esperanza
Subdivision Phase 1 Streets and Drainage Improvements.
Filed as Resolution No. 2020-R25
A motion was made by Council Member Purcell to approve Consent Agenda Items A - E. Mayor Pro
Tern Manassian seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
VIII. BUSINESS
A. Discuss and consider approval of a Request for Release from the City of Dripping
Springs Extraterritorial Jurisdiction of approximately 2.584 acres, Lot 14, Carol Oaks
Subdivision.
Owner: Jason and Christina Wagner
Jason Wagner presented the item.
Laura Mueller presented the staff report which is on file.
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A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Manassian to approve a Request for Release from
the City of Dripping Springs Extraterritorial Jurisdiction of approximately 2.584 acres, Lot
14, Carol Oaks Subdivision. Council Member King seconded the motion which carried
unanimously 4 to 0.
B. Public Hearing and consideration of approval regarding an Annexation Agreement
and Annexation Ordinance Annexing approximately 13.585 acre tract of land situated
in I.V. Davis, JR. Preemption Survey, Abstract Number 673, Hays County, Texas. The
property is generally located east of Founders Memorial Park, commonly known as
Big Sky Ranch.
Applicant: Rex Baker
1. Presentation
Applicant Rex Baker presented the item.
2. Staff Report
Robyn Miga presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the
agreement and ordinance.
3. Public Hearing
No one spoke during the Public Hearing.
4. Annexation Agreement
5. Annexation Ordinance
A motion was made by Council Member Purcell to approve an Annexation Agreement and
Annexation Ordinance Annexing approximately 13.585 acre tract of land situated in I.V.
Davis, JR. Preemption Survey, Abstract Number 673, Hays County, Texas. The property is
generally located east of Founders Memorial Park, commonly known as Big Sky Ranch.
Council Member King seconded the motion which ca1Tied unanimously 4 to 0.
Filed as Ordinance No. 2020-24
C. Public hearing and consideration of approval of an Ordinance regarding ZA2020-
0004: Application for Zoning Amendment to consider a proposed zoning map
amendment from Agricultural (AG) to Planned Development District 10 (PDD 10) for
an approximately 13.585 acre tract of land situated in I.V. Davis, JR. Preemption
Survey, Abstract Number 673, Hays County, Texas. The property is generally located
east of Founders Memorial Park, commonly known as Big Sky Ranch.
Applicant: Rex Baker, Baker Attorneys
1. Presentation
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Applicant Rex Baker presented the item.
2. Staff Report
Robyn Miga presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the
ordinance.
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
Chair James: Commission recommended approval 6 to 0
4. Public Hearing
No one spoke during the Public Hearing.
5. Zoning Change
A motion was made by Council Member Purcell to approve an Ordinance regarding
ZA2020-0004: Application for Zoning Amendment to consider a proposed zoning map
amendment from Agricultural (AG) to Planned Development District 10 (PDD 10) for an
approximately 13.585 acre tract of land situated in I.V. Davis, JR. Preemption Survey,
Abstract Number 673, Hays County, Texas. Mayor Pro Tern Manassian seconded the
motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
Filed as Ordinance No. 2020-25
D. Public hearing and consideration of approval of an Ordinance regarding a Zoning Text
Amendment to Chapter 30: Zoning; Exhibit A, Zoning Ordinance, amending Section
1, Procedures & Administration; Section 4, Overlay Districts, establishing Division 1,
Conditional Overlay Districts; Division 2, Historic Preservation, and Division 3,
Historic Districts.
1. Staff Report
Robyn Miga presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the
ordinance.
2. Historic Preservation Commission Report
This item was not considered for recommendation by the Commission.
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
Chair James: Commission recommended approval 6 to 0
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4. Public Hearing
No one spoke during the Public Hearing.
5. Zoning Text Amendment
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Manassian to approve an Ordinance regarding a
Zoning Text Amendment to Chapter 30: Zoning; Exhibit A, Zoning Ordinance, amending
Section 1, Procedures & Administration; Section 4, Overlay Districts, establishing Division
1, Conditional Overlay Districts; Division 2, Historic Preservation, and Division 3, Historic
Districts. Council Member King seconded the motion which can-ied unanimously 4 to 0.
Filed as Ordinance No. 2020-26
E. Public hearing and consideration of approval of an Ordinance regarding a Zoning Text
Amendment to Chapter 30 Zoning; Exhibit A, Zoning Ordinance, Section 5,
Development Standards & Use Regulations, A. Off-Street Parking & Loading,
Amending Section 5.6, Parking Based on Use, establishing Mercer Street Historic
District Parking, and Section 5. 7.8, Location of Parking Spaces.
I. Sta.ff Report
Robyn Miga and Isabella Albino presented the staff report which 1s on file. Staff
recommends approval of the ordinance.
2. Historic Preservation Commission Report
Robyn Miga presented the repo1i. The Commission considered the item on May 7, 2020
and then again after the Stakeholders Workshop on June 4, 2020. The Commission
recommended approval, however, would like to see a phased approach related to upfront
costs, and reduced fee-in-lieu costs.
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
Chair James: Commission recommended approval 6 to Oto 1, with Commissioner McIntosh
abstaining.
4. Public Hearing
Dean Erickson spoke during the Public Hearing and expressed concerns regarding prope1iy
use changes as the relate to parking requirements.
5. Zoning Text Amendment
A motion was made by Council Member Purcell to approve an Ordinance regarding a
Zoning Text Amendment to Chapter 30 Zoning; Exhibit A, Zoning Ordinance, Section 5,
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Development Standards & Use Regulations, A. Off-Street Parking & Loading, Amending
Section 5.6, Parking Based on Use, establishing Mercer Street Historic District Parking, and
Section 5.7.8, Location of Parking Spaces. Mayor Pro Tern Manassian seconded the motion
which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
Filed as Ordinance No. 2020-27
F. Public hearing and consideration of approval of an Ordinance regarding a Zoning Text
Amendment to Chapter 30: Zoning; Exhibit A, Zoning Ordinance, Section 1, General
Provisions, to amend the definitions section.
I. Staff Report
Robyn Miga presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the
ordinance.
2. Historic Preservation Commission Report
This item was not considered for recommendation by the Commission.
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
Chair James: Commission recommended approval 6 to 0
4. Public Hearing
No one spoke during the Public Hearing.
5. Zoning Text Amendment
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Manassian to approve an Ordinance regarding a
Zoning Text Amendment to Chapter 30: Zoning; Exhibit A, Zoning Ordinance, Section 1,
General Provisions, to amend the definitions section. Council Member King seconded the
motion which canied unanimously 4 to 0.
Filed as Ordinance No. 2020-28
G. 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 5: Zoning, Parking and Section 9: Parks &
Recreation; providing for the following: findings of fact, enactment, repealer,
severability, publication, effective date, and proper notice and meeting.
Laura Mueller presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the
ordinance.
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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; Amending the Dripping Springs Fee Schedule Section 5: Zoning, Parking and
Section 9: Parks & Recreation; providing for the following: findings of fact, enactment,
repealer, severability, publication, effective date, and proper notice and meeting. Council
Member Harris-Allison seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
Filed as Ordinance No. 2020-29
H. Discuss and consider approval of the Proposed Phased Reopening Plans for Dripping
Springs Ranch Park Event Center, City Parks and their Facilities, and Summer
Events.
Kelly Schmidt and Tina Adams presented the Reopening Plan which is on file.
Mayor Foulds opened a Public Hearing for this item.
Paul Wolters spoke during the Public Hearing requesting that members be included when
discussing policy issues related to activities included with memberships.
A motion was made by Council Member Purcell to approve the Proposed Phased Reopening
Plans for Dripping Springs Ranch Park Event Center, City Parks and their Facilities, and
Summer Events. Council Member King seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4
to 0.
I. Discuss and consider approval of a Request for Co-Sponsorship Agreement regarding
the Annual 4th of July Fire in the Sky event to be held Dripping Springs Ranch Park
and Event Center.
Jason Isaac presented the item and reviewed the event plan. This event is being proposed to
be held at the Sports & Recreation Park rather than at the Ranch Park and Event Center.
Kelly Schmidt presented the staff report which is on file .
No action was taken on this item.
J. Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance of the City of Dripping Springs, Texas
amending the Current 2019-2020 Fiscal Year Budge Funding Municipal Purposes;
Authorizing Expenditures.
Mayor Foulds recused from this item and exited the meeting. Mayor Pro Tern Manassian
proceeded over the item.
Kelly Schmidt presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the
ordinance.
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A motion was made by Council Member Hanis-Allison to approve an Ordinance of the City
of Dripping Springs, Texas amending the Cunent 2019-2020 Fiscal Year Budge Funding
Municipal Purposes; Authorizing Expenditures. Council Member King seconded the
motion which canied unanimously 4 to 0.
Filed as Ordinance No. 2020-30
Mayor Foulds returned and presided over the remainder of the meeting.
K. Discuss and consider approval of a Resolution of the City of Dripping Springs, Texas
adopting a Disaster Relief Program for Businesses for the City of Dripping Springs.
Laura Mueller presented the staff repo1i which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the
resolution.
A motion was made by Council Member Purcell to approve a Resolution of the City of
Dripping Springs, Texas adopting a Disaster Relief Program for Businesses for the City of
Dripping Springs. Council Member Harris-Allison seconded the motion which carried
unanimously 4 to 0.
Filed as Resolution No. 2020-R26
L. Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance of the City of Dripping Springs, Texas,
Adopting a Temporary Expansion of Certain Temporary Sign Requirements and
Temporary Suspension of Fees for the City of the Dripping Springs.
Laura Mueller presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the
ordinance.
A motion was made by Council Member Purcell to approve an Ordinance of the City of
Dripping Springs, Texas, Adopting a Temporary Expansion of Certain Temporary Sign
Requirements and Temporary Suspension of Fees for the City of the Dripping Springs.
Council Member King seconded the motion which canied 3 to Oto 1, with Mayor Pro Tern
Manassian abstaining.
Filed as Ordinance No. 2020-31
M. Discussion consider the Appointment of City Council Members to Areas of Oversight.
I. Staff Report
Andrea Cunningham presented the staff report which is on file.
2. Parks & Recreation
3. Public Health & Safety
4. Utilities
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5. Finance
6. Transportation & Streets
7. Community Services
No action was taken on this item.
N. Discuss and consider the Appointment of City Council Members to the Economic
Development Committee and the Transportation Committee for a term of one (1) year,
and the Appointment of a City Council Member Liaison to the TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2
Board.
I. Staff Report
Andrea Cunningham presented the staff report which is on file.
2. Economic Development Committee
Via unanimous consent, Mayor Pro Tern Manassian and Council Member Harris-Allison
will serve on the Economic Development Committee for a term of one year.
3. Transportation Committee
Via unanimous consent, Council Member Crow will serve on the Transportation Committee
for a term of one year.
4. TIRZ No. I & No. 2 Board Liaison
Via unanimous consent, Mayor Pro Tern Manassian will serve as liaison to the TIRZ No. 1
& No. 2 Board for a term of one year.
0. Discuss and consider the Appointment of six (6) individuals to the Economic
Development Committee for terms expiring June 1, 2022.
Andrea Cunningham presented the staff report which is on file.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Manassian to appoint Rex Baker, Scott Drillette,
Susan Kimball, John Kroll, Andrea Nicholas and Patrick Rose to the Economic
Development Committee for terms ending June 30, 2022. Council Member Harris-Allison
seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
P. Discuss and consider the Appointment of members to the Farmers Market Association
Board for terms ending June 30, 2022.
Andrea Cunningham presented the staff report which is on file.
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A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Manassian to approve the appointment of Nikki
Dahlin and Marianne Simmons to the Farmers Market Association Board for terms ending
June 30, 2020. Council Member King seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to
0.
Q. Discuss and consider the Appointment of four (4) individuals to the Historic
Preservation Commission for terms expiring June 30, 2022.
Andrea Cunningham presented the staff report which is on file.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Manassian to postpone the item to the June 16, 2020
Regular City Council meeting. Council Member King seconded the motion which carried
unanimously 4 to 0.
R. Discuss and consider the Appointment of four (4) individuals to the Parks &
Recreation Commission for terms ending June 30, 2020.
Andrea Cunningham presented the staff report which is on file. The terms for these
appointments should end June 30, 2022 and not June 30, 2020.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Manassian to appoint Wade King and Eric Russell
for the At-Large seats for terms ending June 30, 2022 and Matthew Fougerat and Eric
Henline for the DSISD Representatives for terms ending June 30, 2022. Council Member
Harris-Allison seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
S. Discuss and consider the Appointment of three (3) individuals to the Planning &
Zoning Commission for terms ending June 30, 2022; and the Appointment of a Chair
for a term of one (1) year.
Andrea Cunningham presented the staff report which is on file. Planning & Zoning
Commission Chair Mim James also spoke on the item and is recommending the appointment
of Tammie Williamson.
1. At-Large (3 Seats)
A motion was made by Council Member Harris-Allison to appoint Tammie Williamson to
the Planning & Zoning Commission for a term ending June 30, 2022. Council Member
Wade King seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
2. Commission Chair
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Manassian to appoint Mim James as Chair of the
Planning & Zoning Commission for a term ending June 30, 2021. Council Member King
seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
IX. REPORTS
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Reports ofStaff, Boards, Commissions, Committees, Boards and Agencies. All reports are on file and
available for review upon request.
A. Emergency Management Report
Emergency Management Coordinator, Roman Baligad
B. Parks & Community Services May 2020 Report
Kelly Schmidt, Parks & Community Services Director
C. Maintenance & Facilities May 2020 Report
Craig Rice, Maintenance Director
D. Transportation Committee March 2020 and May 2020 Reports
Erik Burgeson, Transportation Committee Chair
X. 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 the City Disaster
Declaration, Disaster Relief, and Emergency Management Issues.
Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071
C. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal issues related to the Release of
Property in the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction.
Consultation with Attorney, 551.071
D. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal issues related to Dripping Springs
Ranch Park Operations and Policies.
Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Manassian to pull Executive Session Agenda Item D into
Open Session for discussion and possible action. Council Member King seconded the motion which
carried unanimously 4 to 0.
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Tina Adams and Kelly Schmidt reviewed the proposed rules for the Dripping Springs Ranch Park
Operations and Policies.
The City Council directed staff to work with Council Member Purcell on drafting the rules and bring
the item back to City Council at the next meeting.
XI. UPCOMING MEETINGS
A. City Council & Board of Adjustment Meetings
June 16, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 Budget Workshop/ 6:30 Regular Meeting)
July 14, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 Budget Workshop/ 6:30 Regular Meeting)
July 21, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 Budget Workshop/ 6:00 Regular Meeting)
B. Board, Commission & Committee Meetings
Utility Commission June 10, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
Emergency Management Commission June 16, 2020 at 12:00 p.m.
Farmers Market Board Association June 18, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.
Transportation Committee June 22, 2020 at 3 :30 p.m.
Planning & Zoning Commission June 23, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.
Economic Development Committee June 24, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
Parks & Recreation Commission July 6, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
Utility Commission July 8, 2020 at 3 :00 p.m.
Historic Preservation Commission July 9, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board July 13, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
Founders Day Commission July 13, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.
XII. ADJOURN
A motion was made by Council Member Purcell to adjourn the meeting. Council Member King
seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
This regular meeting adjourned at 9:55 p.m.
DATE APPROVED: July 14, 2020
Bill Foulds,k, ~ayor
ATTEST:
Andrea Cmmingha
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Agenda
City of Dripping Springs
City Council & Board of Adjustment Workshop & Regular Meeting
Tuesday, June 09, 2020 at 6:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
511 Mercer Street - Dripping Springs, TX 78620
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II. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor/City Council/Board ofAdjustment:
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
Board ofAdjustment Alternate, Charles Busbey
Board ofAdjustment Alternate, Joe Volpe
City Staff/Appointed Officials/Consultants:
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
Planning & Zoning Commission Chair Mim James
Planning Consultant Robyn Miga
Historic Preservation Consultant Keenan Smith
Traffic Engineering Consultant Isabella Albino
III. WORKSHOP
No action will be taken during the Workshop.
A. Discussion regarding the June 16, 2020 City Council Budget Workshop.
IV. RECESS & RECONVENE AT 6:30 P.M.
V. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
VI. 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 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.
VII. CONSENT AGENDA
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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.
A. Approval of the May 12, 2020 City Council & Board of Adjustment Workshop and
Regular meeting minutes, and the May 19, 2020 City Council Regular meeting minutes.
B. Approval of the May 2020 City Treasurer's Report.
C. Approval of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 2 of the Dripping Springs Code of
Ordinances; Division 2. Economic Development Committee; Amending Article 2.04
Boards, Commissions and Committees, Section 2.04.035, Membership; meetings; and
providing for the following: findings of fact; enactment, repealer, severability;
publication; effective date; and proper notice and meeting.
Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tern Manassian
D. Approval of Authorization for the Mayor to cast the City Ballot for the PEC
(Pedernales Electrical Coop) 2020 Election.
E. Approval of a Resolution of the City of Dripping Springs, Texas, Accepting
Improvements and Approving and Accepting a Maintenance Bond for the Esperanza
Subdivision Phase 1 Streets and Drainage Improvements.
VIII. BUSINESS
A. Discuss and consider approval of a Request for Release from the City of Dripping
Springs Extraterritorial Jurisdiction of approximately 2.584 acres, Lot 14, Carol Oaks
Subdivision.
Owner: Jason and Christina Wagner
B. Public Hearing and consideration of approval regarding an Annexation Agreement
and Annexation Ordinance Annexing approximately 13.585 acre tract of land situated
in I.V. Davis, JR. Preemption Survey, Abstract Number 673, Hays County, Texas. The
property is generally located east of Founders Memorial Park, commonly known as
Big Sky Ranch.
Applicant: Rex Baker
1. Presentation
2. Staff Report
3. Public Hearing
4. Annexation Agreement
5. Annexation Ordinance
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C. Public hearing and consideration of approval of an Ordinance regarding ZA2020-
0004: Application for Zoning Amendment to consider a proposed zoning map
amendment from Agricultural (AG) to Planned Development District 10 (PDD 10) for
an approximately 13.585 acre tract of land situated in I.V. Davis, JR. Preemption
Survey, Abstract Number 673, Hays County, Texas. The property is generally located
east of Founders Memorial Park, commonly known as Big Sky Ranch.
Applicant: Rex Baker, Baker Attorneys
1. Presentation
2. Staff Report
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
4. Public Hearing
5. Zoning Change
D. Public hearing and consideration of approval of an Ordinance regarding a Zoning Text
Amendment to Chapter 30: Zoning; Exhibit A, Zoning Ordinance, amending Section
1, Procedures & Administration; Section 4, Overlay Districts, establishing Division 1,
Conditional Overlay Districts; Division 2, Historic Preservation, and Division 3,
Historic Districts.
1. Staff Report
2. Historic Preservation Commission Report
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
4. Public Hearing
5. Zoning Text Amendment
E. Public hearing and consideration of approval of an Ordinance regarding a Zoning Text
Amendment to Chapter 30 Zoning; Exhibit A, Zoning Ordinance, Section 5,
Development Standards & Use Regulations, A. Off-Street Parking & Loading,
Amending Section 5.6, Parking Based on Use, establishing Mercer Street Historic
District Parking, and Section 5.7.8, Location of Parking Spaces.
1. Staff Report
2. Historic Preservation Commission Report
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
4. Public Hearing
5. Zoning Text Amendment
F. Public hearing and consideration of approval of an Ordinance regarding a Zoning Text
Amendment to Chapter 30: Zoning; Exhibit A, Zoning Ordinance, Section 1, General
Provisions, to amend the definitions section.
1. Staff Report
2. Historic Preservation Commission Report
3. Planning & Zoning Commission Report
4. Public Hearing
5. Zoning Text Amendment
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G. 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 5: Zoning, Parking and Section 9: Parks &
Recreation; providing for the following: findings of fact, enactment, repealer,
severability, publication, effective date, and proper notice and meeting.
H. Discuss and consider approval of the Proposed Phased Reopening Plans for Dripping
Springs Ranch Park Event Center, City Parks and their Facilities, and Summer
Events.
I. Discuss and consider approval of a Request for Co-Sponsorship Agreement regarding
the Annual 4th of July Fire in the Sky event to be held Dripping Springs Ranch Park
and Event Center.
J. Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance of the City of Dripping Springs, Texas
amending the Current 2019-2020 Fiscal Year Budge Funding Municipal Purposes;
Authorizing Expenditures.
K. Discuss and consider approval of a Resolution of the City of Dripping Springs, Texas
adopting a Disaster Relief Program for Businesses for the City of Dripping Springs.
L. Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance of the City of Dripping Springs, Texas,
Adopting a Temporary Expansion of Certain Temporary Sign Requirements and
Temporary Suspension of Fees for the City of the Dripping Springs.
M. Discussion consider the Appointment of City Council Members to Areas of Oversight.
1. Staff Report
2. Parks & Recreation
3. Public Health & Safety
4. Utilities
5. Finance
6. Transportation & Streets
7. Community Services
N. Discuss and consider the Appointment of City Council Members to the Economic
Development Committee and the Transportation Committee for a term of one (1) year,
and the Appointment of a City Council Member Liaison to the TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2
Board.
1. Staff Report
2. Economic Development Committee
3. Transportation Committee
4. TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board Liaison
0. Discuss and consider the Appointment of six (6) individuals to the Economic
Development Committee for terms expiring June 1, 2022.
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P. Discuss and consider the Appointment of members to the Farmers Market Association
Board for terms ending June 30, 2022.
Q. Discuss and consider the Appointment of four (4) individuals to the Historic
Preservation Commission for terms expiring June 30, 2022.
R. Discuss and consider the Appointment of four (4) individuals to the Parks &
Recreation Commission for terms ending June 30, 2020.
S. Discuss and consider the Appointment of three (3) individuals to the Planning &
Zoning Commission for terms ending June 30, 2022; and the Appointment of a Chair
for a term of one (1) year.
1. At-Large (3 Seats)
2. Commission Chair
IX. REPORTS
Reports ofStaff, Boards, Commissions, Committees, Boards and Agencies. All reports are on file and
available for review upon request.
A. Emergency Management Report
Emergency Management Coordinator, Roman Baligad
B. Parks & Community Services May 2020 Report
Kelly Schmidt, Parks & Community Services Director
C. Maintenance & Facilities May 2020 Report
Craig Rice, Maintenance Director
D. Transportation Committee March 2020 and May 2020 Reports
Erik Burgeson, Transportation Committee Chair
X. 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 the City Disaster
Declaration, Disaster Relief, and Emergency Management Issues.
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Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071
C. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal issues related to the Release of
Property in the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction.
Consultation with Attorney, 551.071
D. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal issues related to Dripping Springs
Ranch Park Operations and Policies.
Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071
XI. UPCOMING MEETINGS
A. City Council & Board of Adjustment Meetings
June 16, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 Budget Workshop/ 6:30 Regular Meeting)
July 14, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 Budget Workshop/ 6:30 Regular Meeting)
July 21, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 Budget Workshop/ 6:00 Regular Meeting)
B. Board, Commission & Committee Meetings
Utility Commission June 10, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
Emergency Management Commission June 16, 2020 at 12:00 p.m.
Farmers Market Board Association June 18, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.
Transportation Committee June 22, 2020 at 3:30 p.m.
Planning & Zoning Commission June 23, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.
Economic Development Committee June 24, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
Parks & Recreation Commission July 6, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
Utility Commission July 8, 2020 at 3:00 p.m.
Historic Preservation Commission July 9, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board July 13, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
Founders Day Commission July 13, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.
XII. ADJOURN
XIII. 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 ofmeeting 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 June 5, 2020 at 2: 15 p. m.
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