City Council Regular Meeting

CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING City of Dripping Springs Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX Tuesday, March 07, 2023 at 6:00 PM AGENDA 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 Geoffrey Tahuahua Council Member Place 4 Travis Crow Council Member Place 5 Sherrie Parks Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials City Administrator Michelle Fischer Deputy City Administrator Ginger Faught City Attorney Laura Mueller City Treasurer Shawn Cox People & Communications Director Lisa Sullivan City Secretary Andrea Cunningham IT Director Jason Weinstock Emergency Management Coordinator Roman Baligad Building Official Shane Pevehouse Parks & Community Services Director Andy Binz Community Events Coordinator Johnna Krantz DSRP Manager Emily Nelson 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. PRESENTATIONS 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 an ordinance amending the Emergency Management Commission Ordinance. Sponsor: Council Member Geoffrey Tahuahua. 2. Approval of a Co-Sponsorship Agreement with Texas Hill Country Barrel Racing Association. Sponsor: Council Member Parks. 3. Approval of a Co-Sponsorship Agreement with Dripping Springs Helping Hands regarding Banner Display for the Texas Market Guide Wildflower Spring Market. Sponsor: Council Member Sherrie Parks. 4. Approval of a Co-Sponsorship Agreement with Dripping Springs Ag Boosters for the 2023 Rodeo. Sponsor: Council Member Sherrie Parks. BUSINESS AGENDA 5. Public hearing and consideration of approval of a Sign Variance Request to exceed maximum square footage for window signs at HTeaO, located at 12680 W. Highway 290, Austin, Texas, 78737. Applicant: Christie Sanders a. Applicant Presentation b. Staff Report c. Public Hearing d. HTeaO Sign Variance 6. Discuss and consider approval of a Resolution finding that the Founders Day Parade Scheduled to be held on Friday, April 28, 2023, in and near the City, serves a Valid and Legitimate Public Purpose, and Authorizing the City's Support of and Cooperation with the Event and adopting the Founders Day Festival Traffic and Security Plan. Sponsor: Council Member Sherrie Parks. 7. Discuss and consider approval of a Founders Day Facility Use Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs, Dripping Springs Independent School District, and the Dripping Springs Lions Club during the 2023 Founders Day Festival. Sponsor: Council Member Sherrie Parks.  8. Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance Amending Article 16.02 Parks and Recreation in the City Code of Ordinances. Sponsor: Council Member Sherrie Parks. 9. Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance Amending the Fee Schedule of the City of Dripping Springs as it relates to sidewalk fee-in-lieu. Sponsor: Mayor Foulds, Jr. 10. Discuss and consider approval of a firm and authorize staff to negotiate an agreement for Banking Depository Services for the City of Dripping Springs following the Request for Proposals. Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tem Taline Manassian. 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. 11. Report on Code Enforcement Litigation related to Site Development Permit. Laura Mueller, City Attorney 12. Planning Department Report Tory Carpenter, Planning 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. 13. Consultation with City Attorney and Deliberation of Real Property regarding property acquisition related to the South Regional Water Reclamation Project and East Interceptor. Consultation with Attorney, 551.071; Deliberation of Real Property, 551.072 14. Consultation with Counsel related to litigation regarding the South Regional Water Reclamation Project, Wastewater Permits, Code Enforcement, and related items. Consultation with Attorney, 551.071 15. Consultation with City Attorney and Deliberation related to Real Property related to legal and real estate issues on potential civic sites and Roger Hanks Parkway. Consultation with Attorney, 551.071; Deliberation Regarding Real Property, 551.072 16. Consultation with City Attorney related to legal issues regarding the operation and maintenance of effluent holding facilities at Caliterra. Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071 UPCOMING MEETINGS City Council & Board of Adjustment Meetings March 21, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. (CC) April 4, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. (CC & BOA) April 18, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. (CC) May 2, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. (CC & BOA) Board, Commission & Committee Meetings March 8, 2023, Utility Commission at 4:00 p.m. March 13, 2023, Founders Day Commission at 6:30 p.m. March 14, 2023, Planning & Zoning Commission at 6:00 p.m. March 20, 2023, TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board at 4:00 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. I certify that this notice of meeting was posted at the City of Dripping Springs City Hall and website, www.cityofdrippingsprings.com, on March 3, 2023, at 4:00 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.