City Council Regular Meeting

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING City of Dripping Springs Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 6:00 PM MINUTES MEETING SPECIFIC VIDEOCONFERENCE INFORMATION Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84893445405?pwd=WU1HSjl4MlBEa3pnYkxlVldqRXZZZz09 Meeting ID: 848 9344 5405 Passcode: 388131 Dial Toll Free: 888 475 4499 US Toll-free 877 853 5257 US Toll-free Find your local number: https://us02web. zoom. us/u/kcNRdUYFuw Join by Skype for Business: https ://us02web. zoom.us/skype/84893445405 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL City Council Members Mayor Bill Foulds, Jr. Mayor Pro Tern Taline Manassian Council Member Place 2 Wade King Council Member Place 3 Todd Purcell (arrived at 6:03 p.m.) Council Member Place 4 April Harris Allison Council Member Place 5 Travis Crow Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials City Administrator Michelle Fischer Deputy City Administrator Ginger Faught City Attorney Laura Mueller City Treasurer Gina Gillis City Secretary Andrea Cunningham Communications Director Lisa Sullivan City Engineer Chad Gilpin IT Coordinator Misty Dean PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pro Tern Manassian led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. City Council September 15, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes Page I of6 PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS 1. Texas Department of Transportation Presentation regarding the US Highway 290 from RM 1826 to RM 12 Feasibility Study. Michelle Cooper introduced the item and Gary Gemar gave the presentation. No action was taken on this item. PRESENTATION OF CITIZENS A member of the public who desires to address the City Council regarding any item on an agenda for an open meeting may do so at presentation of citizens before an item or at a public hearing for an item during the City Council's consideration of that item. Citizens wishing to discuss matters not contained within the current agenda may do so, but only during the time allotted for presentation of citizens. Speakers are allowed two (2) minutes to speak during presentation of citizens or during each public hearing. Speakers may not cede or pool time. Members of the public requiring the assistance of a translator will be given twice the amount of time as a member of the public ·who does not require the assistance of a translator to address the City Council. It is the request of the City Council that members ofthe public wishing to speak on item(s) on the agenda with a noticed Public Hearing hold their comments until the item(s) are presented for consideration. Speakers are encouraged to sign in. Anyone may request a copy of the City's policy on presentation of citizens from the city secretary. By law no action may be taken during Presentations of Citizens. No one spoke during Presentation of Citizens. 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 ji-om 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. 2. Approval of a Resolution of the City of Dripping Springs Consenting to the Issuance of Unlimited Tax Bonds by Municipal Utility District Number 5 of Hays County. Filed as Resolution No. 2020-R42 3. Approval of Job Description for Finance Director/City Treasurer. 4. Approval of the City of Dripping Springs 2021 Holiday Calendar. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Manassian to approve Consent Agenda Items 2 - 4. Council Member Crow seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0. BUSINESS AGENDA City Council September 15, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of6  5. Discuss and consider approval of a Temporary Street Closure Request for the Run by the Creek SK and lOK Event for the closure of Rogers Hanks Parkway/Highway 290 to Rogers Hanks Parkway/Creek Road on November 15, 2020 from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Michelle Fischer presented the staff report, which is on file, and noted that the closure should be 6:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., and not 10:30 p.m. Staff recommends approval of the street closure request. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Manassian to approve a Temporary Street Closure Request for the Run by the Creek SK and 1OK Event for the closure of Rogers Hanks Parkway/Highway 290 to Rogers Hanks Parkway/Creek Road on November 15, 2020 from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Cmmcil Member King seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0. 6. Discuss and approve Temporary Road Closure permit request for Christmas on Mercer on Saturday, December 5, 2020 from 6:30am-8:00pm, including the West end of Mercer from Bluff to San Marcos, College from Wallace to Mercer, San Marcos from Wallace to Mercer, and Old Fitzhugh from Ranch Road 12 to Mercer (closed at Mercer and closed to through traffic at Ranch Road 12). Michelle Fischer presented the staff report, which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the road closure permit. A motion was made by Council Member King to approve a Temporary Road Closure permit request for Christmas on Mercer on Saturday, December 5, 2020 from 6:30am-8:00pm, including the West end of Mercer from Bluff to San Marcos, College from Wallace to Mercer, San Marcos from Wallace to Mercer, and Old Fitzhugh from Ranch Road 12 to Mercer (closed at Mercer and closed to thrnugh traffic at Ranch Road 12). Mayor Pro Tern Manassian seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0. 7. Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance of the City of Dripping Springs, Texas Amending the Current 2019-2020 Fiscal Year Budget transferring funds to the Capital Improvement Fund. Gina Gillis presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the ordinance. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Manassian to approve an Ordinance of the City of Dripping Springs, Texas Amending the Current 2019-2020 Fiscal Year Budget transferring funds to the Capital Improvement Fund. Council Member Harris-Allison seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0. Filed as Ordinance No. 2020-50 8. Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance Amending Section 1.02.041: Regular Meetings: Establishing a new meeting time for City Council; Providing for the following: findings of fact; amendment; repealer; severability; codification; effective date; and proper notice and meeting. City Council September 15, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 o/6  Laura Mueller presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the ordinance. A motion was made by Council Member King to approve an Ordinance Amending Section 1.02 .041: Regular Meetings: Establishing a new meeting time for City Council; Providing for the following: findings of fact; amendment; repealer; severability; codification; effective date; and proper notice and meeting. Mayor Pro Tern Manassian seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0. Filed as Ordinance No. 2020-51 9. Discuss and consider the Election of one (1) member to the Texas Municipal League Health Benefits Pool Board of Trustees. Michelle Fischer presented the item and recommended the City Council appoint Tad Cleaves. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Manassian to elect Tad Cleaves to the Texas Municipal League Health Benefits Pool Board of Trustees. Council Member Harris-Allison seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0. 10. Discuss and consider the Election of four (4) members to the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool Board of Trustees for Places 1 - 4. A motion was made by Council Member Harris-Allison to elect incumbents to their respective place munbers and as indicated on the official ballot: a) Place 1 - Robert T. Herrera b) Place 2 - John W. (Buzz) Fullen c) Place 3 - Jeffrey Snyder d) Place 4 - Robert S. Hauk Council Member King seconded the motion which carried tmanimously 5 to 0. EXECUTIVE SESSION AGENDA The City Council for the City of Dripping Springs has the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any matter as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551 .071 (Consultation with Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551 .073 Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.0 74 (Personnel Matters), 551.0 76 (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 motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Manassian to adjourn into Executive Session tmder Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, Consultation with City Attorney and 551.072, Deliberation of Real Property and regarding Executive Session Agenda Items 11 - 15. Council Member King seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0. Council Member Crow recused from Executive Session Agenda Item 15, and exited the virtual meeting room at 7:18 p.m. City Council September 15, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 o/6  11. Deliberation of Real Property and Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal issues related to Real Property for the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone including the Town Center Project and uses and real property in the Triangle and Veterans Memorial Park. Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071; Deliberation ofReal Property, 551.072 12. Deliberation of Real Property and Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal issues related to the South Regional Water Reclamation Expansion Project Easement Acquisition. Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071; Deliberation ofReal Property, 551.072 13. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal issues related to Emergency Management, Disaster Declaration, and Emergency Orders including upcoming city events. Consultation with City Attorney, 551. 071 14. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal issues related to Ethics and Election Issues. Consultation with City Attorney, 551. 071 15. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal issues related to the Dripping Springs Water Supply Corporation Water Service Area Cooperation Agreement. Consultation with City Attorney, 551. 0 71 The City Council met in Executive Session from 6:52 - 7:36 p.m. No vote or action was taken during Executive Session. Mayor Foulds returned the meeting to Open Session at 7:36 p.m. Council Member Crow did not return to the regular meeting after the completion of the Executive Session. UPCOMING MEETINGS City Council Meetings: October 13, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (Workshop 6:00 I Regular Meeting 6:30) October 20, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. November 10, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. (Workshop 6:00 I Regular Meeting 6:30) November 17, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. Board, Commission & Committee Meetings: September 17, 2020 Farmers Market Association Board at 10:00 a.m. September 17, 2020 Emergency Management Commission at 12:00 p.m. September 22, 2020 Planning & Zoning Commission at 6:30 p.m. September 23, 2020 Economic Development Committee at 4:00 p.m. September 28, 2020 Transportation Committee at 3:30 p.m. October 1, 2020 Historic Preservation Commission at 4:00 p.m. October 5, 2020 TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board at 4:00 p.m. October 5, 2020 Parks & Recreation Commission at 6:00 p.m. October 7, 2020 DSRP Board of Directors at 12:00 p.m. City Council September 15, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes Page5 o/6 ADJOURN A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Manassian to adjourn the meeting. Council Member Harris- Allison seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0. This regular meeting adjourned at 7:37 p.m. APPROVED ON: October 13, 2020 Bill Foulds, Jr. , Mayor ATTEST: vfh~ Andrea Cunningham, Secretary City Coun cil September 15, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 6 o/6