City Council Regular Meeting

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING City of Dripping Springs Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at 6:00 PM MINUTES MEETING SPECIFIC VIDEOCONFERENCE INFORMATION Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87121280193?pwd=Tyt0a Wt2S2hYazNTMWYvUFVOa0Q3QT09 Meeting ID: 871 2128 0193 Passcode: 228071 Dial Toll Free: 888 475 4499 US Toll-free 877 853 5257 US Toll-free Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/k2nlqeEvp Join by Skype for Business: https://us02web.zoom.us/skype/87121280193 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Cit)! Council Members present were: Mayor Pro Tern Taline Manassian Council Member Place 2 Wade King Council Member Place 4 April Harris Allison Council Member Place 5 Travis Crow Council Members absent were: Mayor Bill Foulds, Jr. Council Member Place 3 Todd Purcell Staff. Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials City Administrator Michelle Fischer Deputy City Administrator Ginger Faught City Attorney Laura Mueller City Treasurer Gina Gillis City Secretmy Andrea Cunningham Senior Planner Amanda Padilla Parks & Community Services Director Kelly Schmidt DSRP Event Center Manager Tina Adams Communications Coordinator Lisa Sullivan Planning & Zoning Commission Chair Mim James City Council November 17, 2020 Reg ular Meeting Minutes Page I o/6 With a quorum of the City Council present, Mayor Pro Tern Manassian called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member King 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 allofted 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 h-vice the amount of time as a member of the public who does not require the assistance ofa translator to address the City Council. It is the request of the City Council that members ofthe public ·wishing to :,peak 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 ofCitizens. No one spoke during Presentation of Citizens. PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS 1. Presentation and approval of a Resolution Congrntulating City Staff on Walking Competition. Sponsor: lvlayor Foulds, Jr. Council Member Harris-Allison read the resolution and presented it to City Staff. A motion was made by Council Member Harris-Allison to approve a Resolution Congratulating City Staff on Walking Competition. Mayor Pro Tem Manassian seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0. Filed as Resolution No. 2020-R54 CONSENT AGENDA The following items are anticipated to require liflle 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 necessmy. However, a City Council Member or citizen may request separate deliberation for a specific item, in ·which event those items will be removed fi'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 else·where on the same agenda. 2. Approval of the October 2020 City Treasurer Report. 3. Approval of a Resolution Approving and Accepting a Construction Bond for Streets, Drainage and Wastewater for Arrowhead Phase 3. City Council November 17, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 o/6  Filed as Resolution No. 202-R55 4. Approval of an Amended Donation Agreement for Hays County Emergency Services District No. 1 for funds related to a disinfectant sprayer. A motion was made by Council Member Crow to approve Consent Agenda Items 2 - 4. Commissioner Harris-Allison seconded the motion which carried 3 to Oto 1, with Council Member King absent during the call for vote. BUSINESS AGENDA 5. Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 2, Article 2.04 of the Dripping Springs Code of Ordinances related to the Dripping Springs Ranch Park Board to include clarification of the sponsorship agreement approval process and personnel matters. 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 Amending Chapter 2, Article 2.04 of the Dripping Springs Code of Ordinances related to the Dripping Springs Ranch Park Board to include clarification of the sponsorship agreement approval process and personnel matters. Commissioner Harris-Allison seconded the motion which carried 3 to 0 to 1, with Council Member King absent during the call for vote. Filed as Ordinance No. 2020-57 6. Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance amending the Fee Schedule for the City of Dripping Springs including an amendment to the Dripping Springs Ranch Park Fee Schedule related to fees for: Trainer Day Fee, Overnight Parking Fee, DSRP Event Parking Fee. Tina Adams 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 the Fee Schedule for the City of Dripping Springs including an amendment to the Dripping Springs Ranch Park Fee Schedule related to fees for: Trainer Day Fee, Overnight Parking Fee, DSRP Event Parking Fee. Mayor Pro Tern Manassian seconded the motion which carried 3 to 0 to 1, with Council Member King absent during the call for vote. Filed as Ordinance No. 2020-58 7. Presentation and discussion regarding Density and Development, to include a report from the Planning & Zoning Commission. Amanda Padilla's staff report is on file. Mim James presented the Plam1ing & Zoning Commission report. City Council November 17, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 o/6  Mayor Pro Tern Manassian announced that this item would be on a future agenda where all City Council members can be present and participate in the discussion. No action was taken on this item. 8. Discus and consider approval of a License Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and the Dripping Springs Visitors Bureau for the placement of magazine racks in city right-of-way along Mercer Street. Sponsor: .M.ayor Pro Tem Manassian. Michelle Fischer presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval with the condition that the racks are painted a color that matches or compliments to the colors of the trash receptacles, existing city signage and lighting fixtures. A motion was made by Council Member Crow to approve a License Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and the Dripping Springs Visitors Bureau for the placement of magazine racks in city right-of-way along Mercer Street with staff conditions that the racks are painted a color that matches or compliments to the colors of the trash receptacles, existing city signage and lighting fixtures. Council Member Harris-Allison seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0. ' 9. Discuss and consider approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Texas Music Office within the Office of the Governor and the City of Dripping Springs for the Maintenance of the Texas Music Industry Directory and appointment of city members to interim committee with Visitors Bureau to design City program and permanent committee structure. Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tem J\!Janassian. Michelle Fischer presented the staff repmt which is on file. A motion was made by Council Member Crow to approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the Texas Music Office within the Office of the Governor and the City of Dripping Springs for the Maintenance of the Texas Music Industry Directory and the appointment of Communications Director Lisa Sullivan and Parks & Community Services Director Kelly Schmidt to the interim committee with Visitors Bureau to design City program and permanent committee structure. Council Member Harris-Allison seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0. A motion was made by Council Member Harris-Allison 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 10 - 14. Council Member Crow seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0. EXECUTIVE SESSION AGENDA The City Council for the City ofDripping Springs has the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any matter as authorized by Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation tl'ith Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 Deliberations about Gifts and Donatiom), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Device.s), 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. City Council November 17, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 o/6  10. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal issues related to Emergency Management, Disaster Declaration, and Emergency Orders. Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071 11. 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 ofReal Property, 551.072 12. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal issues related to the Zoning Ordinance, Development Agreements, easements, and density of development. Consultation with Attorney, 551. 071 13. 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 14. 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 The City Council met in Executive Session from 6:49 p.m. - 7:03 p.m. No vote or action was taken during Executive Session. Mayor Pro Tern returned the meeting to Open Session at 7:04 p.m. UPCOMING MEETINGS City Cormcil Meetings December 8, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. December 15, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. January 12, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Board, Commission & Committee Meetings Economic Development Conunittee, November 18, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. Planning & Zoning Conunission, November 18, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. Farmers Market Association Board, November 19, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. Emergency Management Commission, November 19, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. DSRP Board, December 2, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. Historic Preservation Commission, December 3, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. Parks & Recreation Commission, December 7, 2020 at 6:00 p.m. ADJOURN A motion was made by Council Member Harris-Allison to adjourn the meeting. Council Member Crow seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0. This regular meeting adjourned at 7:04 p.m. City Council November 17, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 5 o/6  APPROVED ON: December 8, 2020 Taline Manassian, Mayor Pro Tern ATTEST: City Council November 17, 2020 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 6 o/6