City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingDripping Springs, TX · November 10, 2020
Minutes
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
City of Dripping Springs
Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX
Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at 6:00 PM
MINUTES
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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
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 (arrived at 6:06 p.m.)
Council Member Place 4 April HmTis Allison
Council Member Place 5 Travis Crow
Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials present were:
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
Parks & Community Services Director Kelly Schmidt
Senior Planner Amanda Padilla
With a quorum of the City Council present, Mayor Foulds, Jr. called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
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WORKSHOP
Workshop items are for discussion only and no action will be taken. The City Council may discuss any
item listed in the Workshop or on the Agenda.
The City Council did discuss any items in the Workshop.
CITY COUNCIL & BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tern Manassian led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
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 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.
1. Approval of the October 13, 2020 and October 20, 2020 City Council regular meeting
minutes.
2. Approval of the City of Dripping Springs 2021 Meeting Calendar for City Council, and
City Boards, Commissions and Committees.
3. Approval of a Resolution approving Assignments for the Heritage development from
SLF IV to M/1 Homes of Austin and Trendmaker Homes for the Development
Agreement and related agreements.
Filed as Resolution No. 202-RS0
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4. Approval of Assignment of Wastewater and Fee Agreement with SK7 Investment Group
LLC to CRTX Development Group, LLC for property within PDD No. 11 formerly
known as Terry's Mobile Home Park.
5. Approval of a Liability and Maintenance Agreement for parking lot use regarding the
Christmas on Mercer and Founders Day Festival.
6. Approval of Payment of90.75 hours of Compensatory Time Earned in Fiscal Year 2020
to Kelly Schmidt, Parks & Community Services Director.
7. Approval of a Co-Sponsorship Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and
Vintage Market Days of Greater Austin for Banner Display at the Triangle regarding
Vintage Market Days. Sponsor: Council Member Purcell
8. Approval of a Resolution adopting the Parks and Community Services Park Bench/Tree
Dedication and Donation Program. Sponsor: Council Member King
Filed as Resolution No. 202-RSl
9. Approval of a Resolution recognizing World Migratory Bird Day and the Bird City
Texas Coalition's work toward the 2020 designation. Council Member Sponsor: Mayor
Pro Tern Manassian.
Filed as Resolution No. 202-R52
10. Approval of Parkland Dedication Amendment for the Parten Ranch Subdivisions
Master Open Space and Parks Plan.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Manassian to approve Consent Agenda Items 1 - 10.
Council Member Crow seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
BUSINESS AGENDA
11. Discuss and consider approval of an Annexation Application and direction to staff to
negotiate an Annexation Agreement with Owners to annex approximately 0.748 acres in
the extraterritorial jurisdiction, situated in the Benjamin F Hanna Survey, Abstract No.
222, located at 102 Rose Drive, Dripping Springs, Texas 78620.
Amanda Padilla presented the staff repo1i which is on fi le. Staff recommends approval of the
application.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Manassian to approve and Annexation Application
and to direct staff negotiate an Annexation Agreement with Owners to annex approximately
0.748 acres in the extraterritorial jurisdiction, situated in the Benjamin F Hanna Survey,
Abstract No. 222, located at 102 Rose Drive, Dripping Springs, Texas 78620. Council
Member Crow seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0.
12. Approval of an Amended and Restated Wastewater Agreement and Fees, with
assignment, with CRTX Development LLC, for a project previously known as Terry's
Mobile Home Park and now Planned Development District No. 11.
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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 the Amended and Restated
Wastewater Agreement and Fees, with assignment, with CRTX Development LLC, for a
project previously known as TeITy's Mobile Home Park and now Planned Development
District No. 11. Council Member Harris-Allison seconded the motion which carried
unanimously 4 to 0.
13. Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance creating Places and Staggering Terms
of the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1 Board and the Tax Increment
Reinvestment Zone No. 2 Board. Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tern Manassian
Laura Mueller presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the
ordinance.
A motion was made by Council Member Crow to approve an Ordinance creating Places and
Staggering Terms of the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1 Board and the Tax
Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 2 Board with spelling corrections noted. Council Member
Harris-Allison seconded the motion which caITied unanimously 5 to 0.
Filed as Ordinance No. 2020-54
14. Discuss and consider approval of a Resolution Adopting a Policy for Consent to
Municipal Utility Districts. Sponsor: Mayor Foulds, Jr.
Laura Mueller presented the staff rep01i which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the
resolution.
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Manassian to approve a Resolution Adopting a Policy
for Consent to Municipal Utility Districts. Council Member Crow seconded the motion which
carried unanimously 5 to 0.
Filed as Resolution No. 2020-R53
15. Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance amending Article 28.04 Site
Development adding Section 28.04.025 License to Encroach including establishing the
fee for License to Encroach applications. Sponsor: Mayor Foulds, Jr.
Laura Mueller presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the
ordinance.
A motion was made by Council Member Harris-Allison to approve an Ordinance amending
Article 28.04 Site Development adding Section 28.04.025 License to Encroach including
establishing the fee for License to Encroach applications. Council Member King seconded
the motion which cmTied unanimously 5 to 0.
Filed as Ordinance No. 2020-55
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16. Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance Amending Article Al.000 of the
Dripping Springs Fee Schedule, Section 4. Subdivisions and adding section 4.23. License
to Encroach. Sponsor: Mayor Foulds, Jr.
Laura Mueller' s staff report is on file .
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Manassian to approve an Ordinance Amending Article
Al .000 of the Dripping Springs Fee Schedule, Section 4. Subdivisions and adding section
4.23. License to Encroach. Council Member Crow seconded the motion which carried
unanimously 5 to 0.
Filed as Ordinance No. 2020-56
REPORTS
Reports of Staff, Boards, Commissions, Committees, Boards and Agencies. All reports are on file and
available for review upon request. The City Council may provide staff direction; however, no action may
be taken.
17. Parks and Community Services Monthly Report
Kelly Schmid( PCS Director
18. Maintenance and Facilities Monthly Report
Craig Rice, Maintenance Director
19. Transportation Committee Report
Jim Martin, Interim Committee Chair
20. Economic Development Committee Report
Kim Fernea, Committee Chair
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), 551.074 (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 ji-om Executive
Session to Open Session for action.
21. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal issues related to Emergency
Management, Disaster Declaration, and Emergency Orders. Consultation with City
Attorney, 551. 071
22. Consultation with City Attorney and Deliberation of Real Property regarding property
acquisition related to the South Regional Water Reclamation Project. Consultation with
City Attorney, 551. 071 ; Deliberation of Real Property, 551. 072
23. Consultation with City Attorney and Deliberation of Real Property related to real
property associated with the Town Center Project. Consultation with City Attorney,
551.071 ; Deliberation of Real Property, 551.072
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24. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal issues related to the Zoning Ordinance,
Development Agreements, easements, and density of development. Consultation with
Attorney, 551.071
25. Consultation with Attorney regarding legal issues related to litigation on the trial court's
judgment in SOS v. TCEQ in the 459th Judicial District Court of Travis County and
related development, financial, and utility issues. Consultation with City Attorney,
551. 071
The City Council did not meet in Executive Session.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
City Council Meetings
November 17, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
December 8, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
December 15, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
Board, Commission & Committee Meetings
Emergency Management Commission, November 18, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
Planning & Zoning Commission, November 18, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.
Transportation Committee, November 23, 2020 at 3:30 p.m.
ADJOURN
A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Manassian to adjourn the meeting. Council Member
King seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 o 0.
This regular meeting adjourned at 6:26 p.m.
APPROVED ON: December 8, 2020
Bill Foulds, Jr., Mayor
ATTEST:
Jin~
Andrea Cunningham, ·
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Agenda
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
City of Dripping Springs
Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX
Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at 6:00 PM
VIDEOCONFERENCE MEETING
This meeting will be held via videoconference and the public is encouraged and welcome to participate.
Public comment may be given during the videoconference by joining the meeting using the information
below. Public comment for this meeting may also be submitted to the City Secretary at
acunningham@cityofdrippingsprings.com no later than 3:00 PM on the day the meeting will be held.
The City Council respectfully requests that all microphones and webcams be disabled unless you are a
member of the City Council or Board of Adjustment. City staff, consultants and presenters please enable
your microphone and webcam when presenting to the City Council or Board of Adjustment.
AGENDA
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CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
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
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
Parks & Community Services Director Kelly Schmidt
DSRP Event Center Manager Tina Adams
Senior Planner Amanda Padilla
WORKSHOP
Workshop items are for discussion only and no action will be taken. The City Council may discuss any
item listed in the Workshop or on the Agenda.
CITY COUNCIL & BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REGULAR MEETING
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
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 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 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.
1. Approval of the October 13, 2020 and October 20, 2020 City Council regular meeting
minutes.
2. Approval of the City of Dripping Springs 2021 Meeting Calendar for City Council, and
City Boards, Commissions and Committees.
3. Approval of a Resolution approving Assignments for the Heritage development from
SLF IV to M/I Homes of Austin and Trendmaker Homes for the Development
Agreement and related agreements.
4. Approval of Assignment of Wastewater and Fee Agreement with SK7 Investment Group
LLC to CRTX Development Group, LLC for property within PDD No. 11 formerly
known as Terry's Mobile Home Park.
5. Approval of a Liability and Maintenance Agreement for parking lot use regarding the
Christmas on Mercer and Founders Day Festival.
6. Approval of Payment of 90.75 hours of Compensatory Time Earned in Fiscal Year 2020
to Kelly Schmidt, Parks & Community Services Director.
7. Approval of a Co-Sponsorship Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and
Vintage Market Days of Greater Austin for Banner Display at the Triangle regarding
Vintage Market Days. Sponsor: Council Member Purcell
8. Approval of a Resolution adopting the Parks and Community Services Park Bench/Tree
Dedication and Donation Program. Sponsor: Council Member King
9. Approval of a Resolution recognizing World Migratory Bird Day and the Bird City
Texas Coalition's work toward the 2020 designation. Council Member Sponsor: Mayor
Pro Tem Manassian.
10. Approval of Parkland Dedication Amendment for the Parten Ranch Subdivisions
Master Open Space and Parks Plan.
BUSINESS AGENDA
11. Discuss and consider approval of an Annexation Application and direction to staff to
negotiate an Annexation Agreement with Owners to annex approximately 0.748 acres in
the extraterritorial jurisdiction, situated in the Benjamin F Hanna Survey, Abstract No.
222, located at 102 Rose Drive, Dripping Springs, Texas 78620.
12. Approval of an Amended and Restated Wastewater Agreement and Fees, with
assignment, with CRTX Development LLC, for a project previously known as Terry's
Mobile Home Park and now Planned Development District No. 11.
13. Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance creating Places and Staggering Terms
of the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1 Board and the Tax Increment
Reinvestment Zone No. 2 Board. Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tem Manassian
14. Discuss and consider approval of a Resolution Adopting a Policy for Consent to
Municipal Utility Districts. Sponsor: Mayor Foulds, Jr.
15. Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance amending Article 28.04 Site
Development adding Section 28.04.025 License to Encroach including establishing the
fee for License to Encroach applications. Sponsor: Mayor Foulds, Jr.
16. Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance Amending Article A1.000 of the
Dripping Springs Fee Schedule, Section 4. Subdivisions and adding section 4.23. License
to Encroach. Sponsor: Mayor Foulds, Jr.
REPORTS
Reports of Staff, Boards, Commissions, Committees, Boards and Agencies. All reports are on file and
available for review upon request. The City Council may provide staff direction; however, no action may
be taken.
17. Parks and Community Services Monthly Report
Kelly Schmidt, PCS Director
18. Maintenance and Facilities Monthly Report
Craig Rice, Maintenance Director
19. Transportation Committee Report
Jim Martin, Interim Committee Chair
20. Economic Development Committee Report
Kim Fernea, Committee Chair
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), 551.074 (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.
21. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal issues related to Emergency
Management, Disaster Declaration, and Emergency Orders. Consultation with City
Attorney, 551.071
22. Consultation with City Attorney and Deliberation of Real Property regarding property
acquisition related to the South Regional Water Reclamation Project. Consultation with
City Attorney, 551.071; Deliberation of Real Property, 551.072
23. Consultation with City Attorney and Deliberation of Real Property related to real
property associated with the Town Center Project. Consultation with City Attorney,
551.071; Deliberation of Real Property, 551.072
24. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal issues related to the Zoning Ordinance,
Development Agreements, easements, and density of development. Consultation with
Attorney, 551.071
25. Consultation with Attorney regarding legal issues related to litigation on the trial court's
judgment in SOS v. TCEQ in the 459th Judicial District Court of Travis County and
related development, financial, and utility issues. Consultation with City Attorney,
551.071
UPCOMING MEETINGS
City Council Meetings
November 17, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
December 8, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
December 15, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
Board, Commission & Committee Meetings
Emergency Management Commission, November 18, 2020 at 4:00 p.m.
Planning & Zoning Commission, November 18, 2020 at 6:30 p.m.
Transportation Committee, November 23, 2020 at 3:30 p.m.
ADJOURN
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 November 6, 2020 at 2:30 p.m.
City Secretary
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