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Dripping Springs, TX · June 16, 2020

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City Council Special Meeting Minutes June 16, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. A Special Meeting of the City Council of Dripping Springs, Texas was held Tuesday, June 16, 2020 beginning at 5 :00 p.m. via Videoconference and in the City Hall Council Chambers located at 511 Mercer Street, Dripping Springs, Texas. I. VIDEOCONFERENCE MEETING This special meeting will be held via videoconference and the public is encouraged and welcome to participate. 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 Treasurer Gina Gillis City Secretary Andrea Cunningham Parks & Community Services Director Kelly Schmidt DSRP Event Center Manager Tina Adams Maintenance Director Craig Rice Public Works Coordinator Aaron Reed IT Coordinator Misty Dean With a quorum of the City Council present, Mayor Foulds called the meeting to order at 5:10 p.m. III. BUDGET WORKSHOP Budget Workshop items are for discussion only and no action will be taken. A. Presentation and discussion regarding the Fiscal Year 2021 Municipal Budget. Gina Gillis presented the budget documents which are on file. No action was taken on this item. A motion was made by Council Member King to recess the meeting. Mayor Pro Tern Manassian seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0. This Special Meeting recessed at 6:00 p.m. IV. ADJOURN Mayor Foulds adjourned the Special Meeting at 9:20 p.m. DATE APPROVED: July 14, 2020 Bill Foulds, Jr., Mayor City Council June I 6, 2020 Special Meeting Minutes Pagel o/3 ATTEST: Andrea Cunningbar ,.,,,,,,~,,,,,,, __.... \pp,n ---~- o~ ........ ~··-~· 0 .. • &'A.,,,, f~.·....~~ ~(j: ,, ······.\\ ~ ~ ~ ~:(/) : ~:~ : I ~,. ~ ,. I ~:.·- ,.,, \... 'v ... ~· ,,, ·.. I1 •,.. . ......... .... ..•;• ·4 .. - ,\ 1/"/c. 1gs·\. . . .-- ' \''''"'''...., City Coun cil June 16, 2020 Special Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3 City Council Regular Meeting Minutes June 16, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. A Regular Meeting of the City Council of Dripping Springs, Texas was held Tuesday, June 16, 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, June 16, 2020. The City Council respectfully request that all microphones and webcams be disabled unless you are a member of 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 Sta-ff/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 Parks & Community Services Director Kelly Schmidt DSRP Event Center Manager Tina Adams Public Works Coordinator Aaron Reed Communications Director Lisa Sullivan TIRZ Project Manager Keenan Smith With a quorum of the City Council present, Mayor Foulds called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Foulds led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. IV. PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS No action to be taken on proclamations and presentations. The City Council may choose to discuss and take public comment on these items as necessary. A. Presentation on Dripping Springs Visitors Bureau's Annual Report. Pam Owens, President, Dripping Springs Visitors Bureau Pam Owens gave a presentation on the Dripping Springs Visitors Bureau's Annual Activities which is on file. B. Proclamation recognizing July as Parks and Recreation Month in the City of Dripping Springs. Sponsor: Council Member King Council Member King read the Proclamation and presented it to Kelly Schmidt and the Parks & Community Services Department. V. 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 City Council June 16, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes Page2ofll 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 fi'om the city secretary. By law no action may be taken during Presentations of Citizens. Carol Phillips spoke regarding her support for reduced rental fees related to Frosty ' s Christmas Trees rental of the Triangle. Kim Barnett spoke regarding the proposed DSRP rules and commended Event Center Tina Adams on the work she has done thus far. Jason Ehler spoke regarding the proposed DSRP rules and stated that new management is going well. He also requested that members of the Event Center be allowed to offer input on any new rules. VI. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Revised Job Description Changing the Communications Coordinator Job Title to Communications Director. Sponsor: Mayor Foulds B. Approval of a Resolution of the City of Dripping Springs accepting improvements and approving and accepting a maintenance bond for Caliterra subdivision Phase 3 Section 9 and offsite wastewater improvements and releasing a construction bond. Sponsor Council Member Crow Filed as Resolution No. 2020-R27 A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Manassian to approve Consent Agenda Items A and B. Council Member Crow seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0. VII. BUSINESS A. Discuss and consider approval of a Co-Sponsorship Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and The Isaac Family, and a Temporary Street Closure Request at Sports Park Road at the entrance to Dripping Springs Sports & Recreation Park regarding the Annual 4th of July Fire in the Sky event to be held at Sports and Recreation Park on July 4, 2020. Applicant Jason Isaac presented the item and reviewed the event. Michelle Fischer presented the applicant's request for a fee waiver of $250.00 for Street Closure Fees. City Council June 16, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 ofll A motion was made by Council Member Purcell to approve a Co-Sponsorship Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and The Isaac Family, and a Temporary Street Closure Request at Sports Park Road at the entrance to Dripping Springs Sports & Recreation Park regarding the Annual 4th of July Fire in the Sky event to be held at Sports and Recreation Park on July 4, 2020, with the condition that all City fees for the event request be waived. Council Member King seconded the motion which canied unanimously 5 to 0. B. Discuss and Consider approval of City Co-sponsorship Agreement for the Hill Country Rally for Kids Car Show between the City of Dripping Springs and the Hill Country Rally for Kids, and approval of a Temporary Street Closure request to close Mercer St from RR 12 to US Hwy 290, Mercer St at San Marcos St, Mercer St at Bluff St, College St. north of Mazama's Entrance to Mercer St, and from Old Fitzhugh Rd. south of Edward Jones to Mercer St. from 6am to 5pm on Saturday, September 26, 2020, with a rain date of Saturday, October 3, 2020. Kelly Schmidt presented the staff report which is on file. Staff requests postponement to the July 14, 2020 City Council meeting. No action was taken on this item. C. Discuss and consider approval of a Resolution Adopting Park Rules for the Dripping Springs Ranch Park Indoor Arena and Riding Memberships. Council Member Purcell presented the item. Kelly Schmidt and Tina Adams presented the staff repmi and updated rules which are on file. Mike Canoll, Penny Reeves, Jason Ehler and Paul Wolter spoke regarding the item. A motion was made by Council Member Purcell to approve a Resolution Adopting Park Rules for the Dripping Springs Ranch Park Indoor Arena and Riding Memberships as recommended and presented by staff, and pulling out page 3, numbers 1 - 4, and giving the authority to the Mayor to implement rules 1 - 4 and on page 3, at later date and after a stakeholders meeting. Cmmcil Member King seconded the motion. Upon further discussion, Council Member Purcell amended his motion so that the final approved rules will be reviewed and agreed upon by the Mayor and Council Member Crow prior to implementation. Council Member King agreed to the motion as amended. The amended motion canied unanimously 5 to 0. Mayor Foulds directed Council Member Purcell to meet with stakeholders within the next week, before the next City Council meeting. Filed as Resolution No. 2020-R28 D. Discuss and consider approval of an Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and Horizon Environmental Services regarding the South Regional Water Reclamation Facility Expansion Project. City Council Jun e 16, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 ofll Ginger Faught presented the staff repo1i which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the amended agreement. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Manassian to approve an Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and Horizon Environmental Services regarding the South Regional Water Reclamation Facility Expansion Project. Council Member Crow seconded the motion which cmTied unanimously 5 to 0. E. Discuss and consider approval of a Resolution of the City of Dripping Springs, Texas supporting Hays County's Proposed FY 2020 Flood Infrastructure Fund Project Abridged Application for an Awarded Project. Ginger Faught presented the staff repo1i which is on file . Staff recommends approval of the resolution. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Manassian to approve a Resolution of the City of Dripping Springs, Texas supporting Hays County's Proposed FY 2020 Flood Infrastructure Fund Project Abridged Application for an Awarded Project. Council Member Harris- Allison seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0. Filed as Resolution No. 2020-29 F. Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance Approving the Renewal of a Franchise Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and Pedernales Electric Cooperative. Laura Mueller presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Manassian to approve an Ordinance Approving the Renewal of a Franchise Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and Pedernales Electric Cooperative. Council Member Crow seconded the motion which canied unm1imously 5 to 0. Filed as Ordinance No. 2020-32 G. Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance granting to Waste Connections Lone Star, Inc., its successors and assigns, the right to operate and maintain trash and refuse collection routes within the City of Dripping Springs, extending an exclusive franchise for both residential and non-residential customers; and Authorization for the City Administrator to execute the Solid Waste Franchise Agreement. Ginger Faught and Laura Mueller present the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the of the ordinance. Waste Cmmections Lone Star District Manager John Hanis spoke regarding the item and discussed collection schedules and pricing related to recycling. City Council June 16, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 11 A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Manassian to approve an Ordinance granting to Waste Connections Lone Star, Inc., its successors and assigns, the right to operate and maintain trash and refuse collection routes within the City of Dripping Springs, extending an exclusive franchise for both residential and non-residential customers; and Authorization for the City Administrator to execute the Solid Waste Franchise Agreement. Council Member King seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0. Further action was taken regarding this item later in the meeting and for brevity is recorded here. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Manassian to reconsider previous action to approve an Ordinance granting to Waste Connections Lone Star, Inc., its successors and assigns, the right to operate and maintain trash and refuse collection routes within the City of Dripping Springs, extending an exclusive franchise for both residential and non-residential customers; and Authorization for the City Administrator to execute the Solid Waste Franchise Agreement. Council Member Purcell seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0. Ginger Faught presented the staff report and requested postponement of consideration of this item to the Special City Council meeting so that rates for residential customers opting out of recycling can be negotiated. John Harris has agreed to those discussions. A motion was made by Council Member Purcell to rescind approval of an Ordinance granting to Waste Connections Lone Star, Inc., its successors and assigns, the right to operate and maintain trash and refuse collection routes within the City of Dripping Springs, extending an exclusive franchise for both residential and non-residential customers; and Authorization for the City Administrator to execute the Solid Waste Franchise Agreement and for the City Council to reconsider the item at the next City Council meeting. Mayor Pro Tern Manassian seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0. H. Discuss and consider approval of an Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and P3Works regarding PID (Public Improvement District) Administration Services for the Heritage Public Improvement District. Laura Mueller presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the agreement. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Manassian to approve an Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and P3Works regarding PID (Public Improvement District) Administration Services for the Heritage Public Improvement District. Council Member Harris-Allison seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0. I. Discuss and consider approval of a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and Buie & Company regarding Communication Services for the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones. Laura Mueller presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the agreement. City Council June 16, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 6 ofll A motion was made by Council Member Crow to approve a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and Buie & Company regarding Communication Services for the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones. Council Member Harris-Allison seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0. J. Mayoral appointment of City Council Members to Areas of Oversight. 1. Staff Report Andrea Cunningham's staff report is on file. Mayor Foulds presented the item. 2. Parks & Recreation Mayor Foulds appointed Council Member King to Parks & Recreation. 3. Public Health & Safety Mayor Foulds appointed Council Member Harris-Allison to Public Health & Safety. 4. Utilities Mayor Foulds appointed himself to Utilities. 5. Finance Mayor Foulds appointed himself and Council Member Purcell to Finance. 6. Transportation & Streets Mayor Foulds appointed Council Member Crow to Transportation & Streets. 7. Community Services Mayor Purcell appointed Mayor Pro Tern Manassian to Community Services. K. 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 appoint Tim Brown, Dean Erickson, Minnie Glosson-Needham, and Bruce Lewis to the Historic Preservation Commission for terms ending June 30, 2022. VIII. REPORTS Reports ofStaff, Boards, Commissions, Committees, Boards and Agencies. All reports are on file and available for review by request. City Council June 16, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 7 ofll A. City Attorney Report-Recent State Cases of Interest to Cities Laura Mueller briefly reviewed the report and when she will be presenting. 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, 551.074, Personnel Matters, and 551.072, Deliberation of Real Property and regarding Executive Session Agenda Items A, B, C, E and F. Council Member Harris-Allison seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0. Mayor Foulds announced that the Special Meeting Workshop will remain in recess in the event that the City Council has time to continue discussions. The length of the Executive Session will determine whether or not the City Council will return to the workshop. 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. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal issues related to Dripping Springs Ranch Park committee or board including duties and authority. Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071 B. Deliberate the appointment, employment, and duties of an employee Alicia Lundy Morse as Planning Assistant. Personnel Matters, 551.074 C. 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. Deliberation of Real Property, 551.072; Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071 D. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal issues related to the Solid Waste Collection Franchise Agreement. Consultation with Attorney, 551.071 E. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal issues related to Disaster Relief and Emergency Management Issues. Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071 F. Consultation with City Attorney regarding to legal issues related to the Dripping Springs Ranch Park advisory committee, options for board, and park rules for Dripping Springs Ranch Park. Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071 City Council June 16, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 8 of ll The City Council met in Executive Session from 7:56 p.m. - 9:20 p.m. No vote or action was taken during Executive Session. Mayor Foulds returned the meeting to Open Session at 9:20 p.m. OPEN SESSION Mayor Foulds announced that the City Council will not continue discussions under the Special Workshop and directed staff to schedule a Special City Council meeting in the next ten (10) days to continue discussions regarding the proposed budget. Mayor Foulds requested that the City Council revisit Business Agenda Item G regarding the Solid Waste Ordinance. Action taken regarding this item is recorded with the item on page six (6). A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Manassian to pull Executive Session Agenda Items A, Band C into Open Session for possible action. Council Member Crow seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0. A. Dripping Springs Ranch Park committee or board including duties and authority. Laura Mueller presented the staff report and outlined the duties and authority of members. Staff recommends appointing three members so that the DSRP rules can be reviewed and a recommendation provided to the City Council. This would also require a purchasing policy change. This should be done in the ten (10) days. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Manassian to authorize staff to move forward with creating a Dripping Springs Ranch Park Board of Directors, modified to be a five (5) person body and appointing Council Member Purcell, Penny Reeves and Terry Polk to be the initial members of the body, and in the interim requesting the Board review the rules with stakeholders; and authorizing staff to move forward with changing the purchasing policy. Council Member Harris-Allison seconded the motion. Upon further discussion, Mayor Pro Tern Manassian amended her motion to include the appointment of Todd Purcell as the Chair of the body, and Council Member Harris-Allison seconded the amended motion. The motion as amended carried 4 to Oto 1, with Council Member Purcell abstaining. B. Appointment, employment, and duties of an employee Alicia Lundy Morse as Planning Assistant. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Manassian to authorize the finalization of the Planning Assistant job description and to authorize the Mayor and Deputy City Administrator to hire for the position. Council Member Harris-Allison seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0. C. Real Property related to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone including the Town Center Project and uses and real property in the Triangle and Veterans Memorial Park. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Manassian to direct staff to look at possible uses for the Triangle property including the possibility of a mobile food court and to take those City Council June 16, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 9 of 11 possibilities to the various boards and commissions that would provide recommendations on the approach to this property. Council Member Harris-Allison seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0. Mayor Pro Tern Manassian clarified for Mayor Foulds that this is not a consideration to move the Farmers Market or to open a mobile food court this month, and the idea is to explore options and visit with groups with interest in the property. The City Council held further discussions regarding Business Item G which are recorded with the item on page six (6). Mayor Foulds requested staff schedule a Special Meeting in the next ten (10) days to discuss the budget and consider action on the Solid Waste Ordinance and Agreement and DSRP Rules. X. UPCOMING MEETINGS A. City Council & Board of Adjustment Meetings July 14, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 Budget Workshop I 6:30 Regular Meeting) July 21, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 Budget Workshop/ 6:00 Regular Meeting) August 11, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 Budget Workshop/ 6:30 Regular Meeting) August 18, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 Budget Workshop/ 6:30 Regular Meeting) B. Board, Commission & Committee Meetings June 18, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. Farmers Market Association Board June 22, 2020 at 3:30 p.m. Transportation Committee June 23, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. Planning & Zoning Commission June 24, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. Economic Development Committee July 6, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. Parks & Recreation Commission July 8, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. Utility Commission July 9, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. Historic Preservation Commission July 13, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board XI. ADJOURN A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Manassian to adjourn the meeting. Council Member Harris- Allison seconded the motion which carried unanimously. This regular meeting adjourned at 9:35 p.m. DATE APPROVED: July 14, 2020 City Council June 16, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes Page JO of II ATTEST: ~ Andrea Cmmingha" ,,..,,,,,,,,,, ~...~t\pping ,,,, ~ ""..•····;., .... 6',o '• !'.:o./ ···...~~•,,, s·~... ~~ \~~~- ,.o: ·~?. ::-: ·" ~ u•. ~ "- : ~~ :: ~ ~ ... 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City of Dripping Springs City Council Special Meeting Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at 5:00 PM City Hall Council Chambers 511 Mercer Street - Dripping Springs, TX 78620 I. VIDEOCONFERENCE MEETING This special meeting will be held via videoconference and the public is encouraged and welcome to participate. 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: 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 StajjlAppointed Officials/Consultants: City Administrator Michelle Fischer Deputy City Administrator Ginger Faught City Attorney Laura Mueller City Treasurer Gina Gillis City Secretary Andrea Cunningham III. BUDGET WORKSHOP Budget Workshop items are for discussion only and no action will be taken. A. Presentation and discussion regarding the Fiscal Year 2021 Municipal Budget. IV. ADJOURN V. 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 June 12, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. -~--~z~;~,,,,,, This facility is wheelchair accessible. Accessible parking spaces are available. Requestsf01',;.aii~fi?Ir,;,liid..//r,,~,6~~ ices must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting by calling (512) 8~ ~2"5. ··• .. 111 ?~ iv: ~l'°:f / ~ r'-'- ~ -._IQ ~<J'I 'I, ~ : : ~ ~~cJ> i ·. '-- :E~ ~ ~ ~ ,, ··.. r~ . \.I • "#i \ V / ~ .. •··. ... .- / ::' 2 of 2 '1 '1\,,...l11c.······19S\,..~~-=- ... \\''""'''""' City of Dripping Springs City Council Regular Meeting Tuesday, June 16, 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(ci),cityofdrippingsprings. com, no later than 3: 00 p. m., Tuesday, June 16, 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: 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 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 Parks & Community Services Director Kelly Schmidt DSRP Event Center Manager Tina Adams Public Works Coordinator Aaron Reed III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE IV. PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS No action to be taken on proclamations and presentations. The City Council may choose to discuss and take public comment on these items as necessary. A. Presentation on Dripping Springs Visitors Bureau's Annual Report. Pam Owens, President, Dripping Springs Visitors Bureau B. Proclamation recognizing July as Parks and Recreation Month in the City of Dripping Springs. Sponsor: Council Member King 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 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 ofCitizens. VI. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Revised Job Description Changing the Communications Coordinator 2 of5 Job Title to Communications Director. Sponsor: Mayor Foulds B. Approval of a Resolution of the City of Dripping Springs accepting improvements and approving and accepting a maintenance bond for Caliterra subdivision Phase 3 Section 9 and offsite wastewater improvements and releasing a construction bond. Sponsor Council Member Crow VII. BUSINESS A. Discuss and consider approval of a Co-Sponsorship Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and The Isaac Family, and a Temporary Street Closure Request at Sports Park Road at the entrance to Dripping Springs Sports & Recreation Park regarding the Annual 4th of July Fire in the Sky event to be held at Sports and Recreation Park on July 4, 2020. B. Discuss and Consider approval of City Co-sponsorship Agreement for the Hill Country Rally for Kids Car Show between the City of Dripping Springs and the Hill Country Rally for Kids, and approval of a Temporary Stree~ Closure request to close Mercer St from RR 12 to US Hwy 290, Mercer St at San Marcos St, Mercer St at Bluff St, College St. north of Mazama's Entrance to Mercer St, and from Old Fitzhugh Rd. south of Edward Jones to Mercer St. from 6am to 5pm on Saturday, September 26, 2020, with a rain date of Saturday, October 3, 2020. C. Discuss and consider approval of a Resolution Adopting Park Rules for the Dripping Springs Ranch Park Indoor Arena and Riding Memberships. D. Discuss and consider approval of an Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and Horizon Environmental Services regarding the South Regional Water Reclamation Facility Expansion Project. E. Discuss and consider approval of a Resolution of the City of Dripping Springs, Texas supporting Hays County's Proposed FY 2020 Flood Infrastructure Fund Project Abridged Application for an Awarded Project. F. Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance Approving the Renewal of a Franchise Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and Pedernales Electric Cooperative. G. Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance granting to Waste Connections Lone Star, Inc. , its successors and assigns, the right to operate and maintain trash and refuse collection routes within the City of Dripping Springs, extending an exclusive franchise for both residential and non-residential customers; and Authorization for the City Administrator to execute the Solid Waste Franchise Agreement. H. Discuss and consider approval of an Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and P3Works regarding PID (Public Improvement District) Administration Services for the Heritage Public Improvement District. 3 of5 I. Discuss and consider approval of a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and Buie & Company regarding Communication Services for the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zones. J. Mayoral 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 K. Discuss and consider the Appointment of four (4) individuals to the Historic Preservation Commission for terms expiring June 30, 2022. VIII. REPORTS Reports of Staff, Boards, Commissions, Committees, Boards and Agencies. All reports are on file and available for A. City Attorney Report-Recent State Cases of Interest to Cities 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 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 Dripping Springs Ranch Park committee or board including duties and authority. Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071 B. Deliberate the appointment, employment, and duties of an employee Alicia Lundy Morse as Planning Assistant. Personnel Matters, 551.074 C. 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. Deliberation of Real Property, 551.072; Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071 D. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal issues related to the Solid Waste Collection Franchise Agreement. Consultation with Attorney, 551.071 4 of5 E. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal issues related to Disaster Relief and Emergency Management Issues. Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071 F. Consultation with City Attorney regarding to legal issues related to the Dripping Springs Ranch Park advisory committee, options for board, and park rules for Dripping Springs Ranch Park. Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071 X. UPCOMING MEETINGS A. City Council & Board of Adjustment Meetings July 14, 2020 at 6 :00 p.m. (6:00 Budget Workshop I 6:30 Regular Meeting) July 21, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 Budget Workshop I 6:00 Regular Meeting) August 11 , 2020 at 6 :00 p.m. (6:00 Budget Workshop I 6:30 Regular Meeting) August 18, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (6:00 Budget Workshop/ 6:30 Regular Meeting) B. Board, Commission & Committee Meetings Jtme 18, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. Farmers Market Association Board June 22, 2020 at 3:30 p.m. Transportation Committee June 23, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. Plaiming & Zoning Commission June 24, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. Economic Development Conm1ittee July 6, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. Parks & Recreation Commission July 8, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. Utility Commission July 9, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. Historic Preservation Commission July 13, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. TIRZ No. 1 & No . 2 Board XI. ADJOURN XII. 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 Contro l 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 12, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. ,,,,~,,,, ___.... /2 ~ ~ ~ . ~ :.--<"'tiPPlng ~':'.. . . . . . . ~!,. ,., o.. ,,,, ... ~ .., \ . ~ j ~--~--- () :" -'\~ ·$'- . ~ ... I, ~~ Seer ary {) ~ f : I . .. . . . . . . ~-. ~ w Th1sfacd1ty is wheelchmr accessible. Accesszble parking spaces are avat!able. Requests for aux.;J,za,31 mas . . ~- J .~ ·v1ce~ m11:4 be ,, made 48 hours prior to this meeting by calling (512) 858-47~. \ ... ../ _ •... . .... .. . .. ... .:' . 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