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City Council Regular Meeting

Regular Meeting

Dripping Springs, TX · April 13, 2021

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CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING City of Dripping Springs Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at 6:00 PM MINUTES AMENDED AGENDA MEETING SPECIFIC VIDEOCONFERENCE INFORMATION Join Zoom Meeting https ://us02web.zoom. us/j/89292252423 ?pwd=L2ZDeC92 U09sWE 1zclFKZF d5VjE0dz09 Meeting ID: 892 9225 2423 Passcode: 330230 Dial Toll Free: 888 475 4499 US Toll-free 877 853 5257 US Toll-free Fiud your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcRiwB 1bTi Join by Skype for Business: https://us02web.zoom.us/skype/89292252423 CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Citv Council Members Mayor Bill Foulds, Jr. Mayor Pro Tern Taline Manassian Council Member Place 2 Wade King Council Member Place 4 April Harris Allison Council Member Place 5 Travis Crow Staff, Co11sulta11ts & Appointed/Elected Officials City Administrator Michelle Fischer Deputy City Administrator Ginger Faught City Attorney Laura Mueller City Treasurer Gina Gillis Finance Director Shawn Cox City Secretary Andrea Cunningham Communications Director Lisa Sullivan Senior Planner Amanda Padilla Parks & Community Services Director Kelly Schmidt Public Works Coordinator Aaron Reed City Council April I 3, 202 I Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 of6 DSRP Event Center Manager Tina Adams Planning & Zoning Commission Members: Chair Mim James, Vice Chair Jim Martin, John McIntosh and Tammie Williamson Utility Commission Member: Jeff Foreman With a quorum of the City Council present, Mayor Foulds called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. WORKSHOP Workshop items are for discussion only and no action will be taken. 1. Presentation of Concept Plan for Cannon (Pulte Homes). Bryan Beil gave a presentation which is on file. 2. Presentation and discussion regarding the City of Dripping Springs Branding. Lisa Sullivan, Communications Director Lisa Sullivan gave a presentation which is on file. CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING 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 allotted for presentation of citizens. Speakers are allowed fv.10 (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 tv.1ice 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 ofCitizens. PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS 3. Approval of a Proclamation recognizing the contributions of Carl and Susie Waits to the Dripping Springs Adult Softball League Program and Declaring April 13, 2021 as "Carl & Susie Waits Day" in the City of Dripping Springs." Mayor Foulds read and presented the proclamation to Carl and Susie Waits. City Council April 13, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 o/6 Via unanimous consent, the City Council approved a Proclamation recogmzmg the contributions of Carl and Susie Waits to the Dripping Springs Adult Softball League Program and Declaring April 13, 2021 as "Carl & Susie Waits Day" in the City of Dripping Springs." 4. Approval of a Proclamation proclaiming April 2021 as "Child Abuse Prevention Month" in the City of Dripping Springs. Sponsor: Council A1ember King Council Member King read and presented the proclamation to Dan O'Brien and Hays- Caldwell Women's Center representative Megan Osborne. Via unanimous consent, the City Council approved a Proclamation proclaiming April 2021 as "Child Abuse Prevention Month" in the City of Dripping Springs. 5. Approval of a Proclamation proclaiming April 2021 as "Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month" in the City of Dripping Springs. Sponsor: Council Member King Council Member King read and presented the proclamation to Dan O'Brien and Hays- Caldwell Women's Center representative Megan Osborne. Via unanimous consent, the City Council approved a Proclamation proclaiming April 2021 as "Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month" in the City of Dripping Springs. CONSENT AGENDA The following items are anticipated to require /;Ille or no individuaUzed 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 Oty Council with a single motion because no public hearing or determination is necessa,y. However, a City Council A1ember 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 voling on the consent agenda, the City Council may add additional items that are listed elsewhere on the same agenda. 6. Approval of the March 9, 2021 City Council & Board of Adjustment regular meeting minutes, and the March 16, 2021 City Council regular meeting minutes. 7. Approval of the March 2021 City Treasurer's Report. 8. Approval of a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and Oldner Lighting for Lighting Consultant Services. 9. Approval of an Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs, Driftwood DLC Austin II, LLC and Driftwood Conservation District for the Creation and Operation of Drifhvood Conservation District. 10. Approval of a Use Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and Dripping Springs Adult Softball Association for use of the softball fields located at Dripping Springs Sports and Recreation Park. City Council April I 3, 202 I Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 o/6 A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Manassian to approve Consent Agenda Items 6 - 10. Council Member King 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 78.021 acres in the extraterritorial jurisdiction, situated in the Benjamin F Hanna Survey, Abstract No. 222, located at 2901 W US Highway 290, Dripping Springs, Texas 78620. Amanda Padilla presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the annexation application. A motion was made by Council Member Crow to approve an Atmexation Application and direction to staff to negotiate an Annexation Agreement with Owners to annex approximately 78.021 acres in the extraterritorial jurisdiction, situated in the Benjamin F Hanna Survey, Abstract No. 222, located at 2901 W US Highway 290, Dripping Springs, Texas 78620. Council Member Harris-Allison seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0. 12. Discuss and consider approval of Amended Lease Agreement for use of the Veterans Memorial Park by the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion. Laura Mueller presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the amended lease. A motion was made by Council Member Harris-Allison to approve an Amended Lease Agreement for use of the Veterans Memorial Park by the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion. Council Member Crow seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0. 13. Discuss and consider the selection of up to two (2) candidates for the Dripping Springs Water Supply Corporation Board of Directors 2021 Election, and authorization for the City Secretary to submit the ballot. Council Member Crow recused from this item and exited the meeting. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Manassian to authorize the Mayor to select up to two (2) candidates for the Dripping Springs Water Supply Corporation Board of Directors 202 1 Election, and authorization for the City Secretary to submit the ballot. Council Member Harris-Allison seconded the motion which carried 3 to O to 1, with Council Member Crow recused. Council Member Crow returned to the meeting. 14. Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance Amending the City of Dripping Springs Fee Schedule to Include After Hours Inspection Fees. Aaron Reed presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the fee amendment. City Council April 13, 202 1 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 o/6 A motion was made by Council Member Crow to approve an Ordinance Amending the City of Dripping Springs Fee Schedule to Include After Hours Inspection Fees with the condition that a note be added to pre-construction meetings regarding the fee. Council Member King seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0. Filed as Ordinance No. 2021-14 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 staffdirection; however, no action may be taken. Reports are on file and available for review upon request. 15. Unified Development Code Update Monthly Report Amanda Padilla, Senior Planner 16. Maintenance Director's Monthly Report Craig Rice, Maintenance Director 17. Economic Development Committee Monthly Report Kim Fernea, EDC Chair 18. Transportation Committee Monthly Report Jim Martin, Interim Chair 19. PCS Director's Report - February & March 2021 Kelly Schmidt, Parks & Community Services Director 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 20 - 23. Council Member Crow seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0. EXECUTIVE SESSION AGENDA The City Council for the City of Dripping Springs has the right to adjoum 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. 20. Consultation with City Attorney related to legal issues on rev1Sions to the City of Dripping Springs Personnel Manual. Consultation with City Attorney, 551. 071 21. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal issues related to Emergency Management, Disaster Declaration, and Emergency Orders. Consultation ·with City Attomey, 551.071 City Council April 13, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 5 o/6 22. Consultation with City Attorney related to legislative program and matters regarding water, wastewater, and other utility issues. Consultation with City Attorney, 551. 071 23. Consultation with City Attorney and Deliberation of Real Property regarding legal issues related to Real Property for the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone including the Town Center Project and uses, real property in the Triangle and Veterans Memorial Park, and real property related to Roger Hanks Parkway. Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071; Deliberation ofReal Property, 551.072 The City Council met in Executive Session from 7:31 - 8:10 p.m. No vote or action was taken during Executive Session. Mayor Foulds returned the meeting to Open Session at 8:12 p.m. UPCOMING MEETINGS Citv Co1111cil Meetings April 20, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. May 11, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. May 18, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Board, Co111111issio11 & Committee Meetings April 14, 2021 Utility Commission at 4:00 p .m. April 15, 2021 Farmers Market Board at 10:00 a.m. April 15, 2021 Emergency Management Commission at 12:00 p.m. April 15, 2021 Historic Preservation Commission (Special) at 2:00 p.m. 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 8:12 p.m. APPROVED ON: May 11, 2021 !Bill i ~J/;)i Bill Foulds, Jr., Mayor ATTEST: Andrea Cunninghan City Council April 13, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 6 of6

Agenda

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING City of Dripping Springs Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX Tuesday, April 13, 2021 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 AMENDED AGENDA MEETING SPECIFIC VIDEOCONFERENCE INFORMATION Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89292252423?pwd=L2ZDeC92U09sWE1zclFKZFd5VjE0dz09 Meeting ID: 892 9225 2423 Passcode: 330230 Dial Toll Free: 888 475 4499 US Toll-free 877 853 5257 US Toll-free Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcRiwB1bTi Join by Skype for Business: https://us02web.zoom.us/skype/89292252423 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 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 Finance Director Shawn Cox City Secretary Andrea Cunningham Communications Director Lisa Sullivan Senior Planner Amanda Padilla Parks & Community Services Director Kelly Schmidt WORKSHOP Workshop items are for discussion only and no action will be taken. 1. Presentation of Concept Plan for Cannon (Pulte Homes). 2. Presentation and discussion regarding the City of Dripping Springs Branding. Lisa Sullivan, Communications Director CITY COUNCIL 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. PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS 3. Approval of a Proclamation recognizing the contributions of Carl and Susie Waits to the Dripping Springs Adult Softball League Program and Declaring April 13, 2021 as "Carl & Susie Waits Day" in the City of Dripping Springs." 4. Approval of a Proclamation proclaiming April 2021 as "Child Abuse Prevention Month" in the City of Dripping Springs. Sponsor: Council Member King 5. Approval of a Proclamation proclaiming April 2021 as "Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month" in the City of Dripping Springs. Sponsor: Council Member King 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. 6. Approval of the March 9, 2021 City Council & Board of Adjustment regular meeting minutes, and the March 16, 2021 City Council regular meeting minutes. 7. Approval of the March 2021 City Treasurer's Report. 8. Approval of a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and Oldner Lighting for Lighting Consultant Services. 9. Approval of an Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs, Driftwood DLC Austin II, LLC and Driftwood Conservation District for the Creation and Operation of Driftwood Conservation District. 10. Approval of a Use Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and Dripping Springs Adult Softball Association for use of the softball fields located at Dripping Springs Sports and Recreation Park. 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 78.021 acres in the extraterritorial jurisdiction, situated in the Benjamin F Hanna Survey, Abstract No. 222, located at 2901 W US Highway 290, Dripping Springs, Texas 78620. 12. Discuss and consider approval of Amended Lease Agreement for use of the Veterans Memorial Park by the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion. 13. Discuss and consider the selection of up to two (2) candidates for the Dripping Springs Water Supply Corporation Board of Directors 2021 Election, and authorization for the City Secretary to submit the ballot. 14. Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance Amending the City of Dripping Springs Fee Schedule to Include After Hours Inspection Fees. 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. 15. Unified Development Code Update Monthly Report Amanda Padilla, Senior Planner 16. Maintenance Director's Monthly Report Craig Rice, Maintenance Director 17. Economic Development Committee Monthly Report Kim Fernea, EDC Chair 18. Transportation Committee Monthly Report Jim Martin, Interim Chair 19. PCS Director's Report - February & March 2021 Kelly Schmidt, Parks & Community Services Director 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. 20. Consultation with City Attorney related to legal issues on revisions to the City of Dripping Springs Personnel Manual. Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071 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 related to legislative program and matters regarding water, wastewater, and other utility issues. Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071 23. Consultation with City Attorney and Deliberation of Real Property regarding legal issues related to Real Property for the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone including the Town Center Project and uses, real property in the Triangle and Veterans Memorial Park, and real property related to Roger Hanks Parkway. Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071; Deliberation of Real Property, 551.072 UPCOMING MEETINGS City Council Meetings April 20, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. May 11, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. May 18, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. Board, Commission & Committee Meetings April 14, 2021 Utility Commission at 4:00 p.m. April 15, 2021 Farmers Market Board at 10:00 a.m. April 15, 2021 Emergency Management Commission at 12:00 p.m. April 15, 2021 Historic Preservation Commission (Special) at 2:00 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 current Public Health Emergency and guidance from the Texas Governor including the current Disaster Declarations by the Governor and the City of Dripping Springs, and Center for Disease Control guidelines related to COVID-19, the City will continue with meetings 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 April 9, 2021 at 2:30 p.m. City Secretary This facility is wheelchair accessible. Accessible parking spaces are available. Request for auxiliary aids and services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting by calling (512) 858-4725.

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