City Council Regular Meeting

n CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING ~ DRIPPING SPRINGS City of Dripping Springs Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX Tuesday, May 02, 2023 at 6:00 PM Texas MINUTES CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL With a quorum of the City Council present, Mayor Foulds, Jr. called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. City Council Members present were: Mayor Bill Foulds, Jr. Mayor Pro Tern 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 present were: City Administrator Michelle Fischer City Attorney Laura Mueller City Treasurer Shawn Cox People & Communications Director Lisa Sullivan City Secretary Andrea Cunningham IT Director Jason Weinstock Public Works Director Aaron Reed Deputy Public Works Director Craig Rice Building Official Shane Pevehouse Parks & Community Services Director Andy Binz Community Events Coordinator Johnna Krantz DSRP Manager Emily Nelson Financial Advisor Andre Ayala PID Consultant Jon Snyder PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member Travis Crow 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 City Council May 2, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 1 o/6 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. Mayor Foulds, Jr. recused himself from the dais and exited the Council Chambers. Mayor Pro Tern Taline Manassian presided over the meeting. 1. Approval of the April 18, 2023, City Council regular meeting minutes. 2. Approval of a Letter to USDA Rural Development for Dripping Springs Community Library Evidence of Significant Community Support for Essential Community Facilities Project. Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tem Taline Manassian. 3. Approval of a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and Felix Media regarding Audio-Visual section of the Dripping Springs Ranch Park Technology Renovation. Sponsor: Council Member Sherrie Parks. 4. Approval of a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and UniVista regarding Network section of the Dripping Springs Rach Park Technology Renovation. Sponsor: Council Member Sherrie Parks. 5. Approval of Authorization for staff to negotiate and the Mayor to execute Agreements related to Easement Acquisition from DS Properties, Siepiela Development Corporation, CF CSLK Carter LLC, and CF CSLK Caliterra LLC. 6. Approval of Authorization for staff to negotiate an Agreement with HCID #1 relating to Management of Effluent Irrigation at Caliterra and Carter. 7. Approval of an assignment of the Caliterra Development Agreement. Applicant: Development Solutions CAT, LLC. 8. Approval of an Extension of the Grounds Maintenance Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and Elk Ridge Mowing. City Council May 2, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 6  9. Approval of a Professional Services Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and BB Inspections Services for Building Inspection Services. Sponsor: Mayor Foulds A motion was made by Council Member Tahuahua to approve Consent Agenda Items 1 - 9. Council Member Parks seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0. Mayor Foulds, Jr. returned to the Council Chambers, took his seat at the dais and presided over the remainder of the meeting. BUSINESS AGENDA 10. Public hearing, presentation and discussion regarding the Plan of Finance of Special Revenue Bonds, Series 2023 (Heritage Public Improvement District Improvement Area #1 Project). a. Applicant Presentation - Developer Royce Rippy gave a presentation which is on file. b. Staff Report - Laura Mueller presented the staff report. The same team is working on the project and there are no changes to documents since the presentation given at the April 18, 2023, regular City Council meeting. c. Public Hearing - No one spoke during the Public Hearing. Jon Snyder and Andre Ayala presented the staff reports for Business Agenda Items 11 and 12. Presentations and reports are on file. Public Hearings and action on items were taken separately. 11. Public hearing and consideration of approval of a Resolution of the City of Dripping Springs approving the Preliminary Service and Assessment Plan, Cost Determination Resolution, and Calling of Public Hearing on May 16, 2023. a. Staff Report - Presented by Jon Snyder, on file. b. Public Hearing - No one spoke during the Public Hearing. c. Resolution - A motion was made by Council Member Parks to approve a Resolution of the City of Dripping Springs approving the Preliminary Service and Assessment Plan, Cost Determination Resolution, and Calling of Public Hearing on May 16, 2023. Council Member Tahuahua seconded the motion. Upon further discussion, Council Member Parks and Council Member Tahuahua withdrew their motion and second respectively. A motion was made by Council Member Parks to approve a Resolution of the City of Dripping Springs approving the Preliminary Service and Assessment Plan, Cost Determination Resolution, and Calling of Public Hearing on June 6, 2023. Council Member Tahuahua seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0. Filed as Resolution No. 2023-R18 City Council May 2, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 o/6  12. Public hearing and consideration of approval of a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Dripping Springs, Texas, Approving the Form and Authorizing the Distribution of a Preliminary Limited Offering Memorandum for "City of Dripping Springs, Texas Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series 2023 (Heritage Public Improvement District Area #1 Project)". a. Staff Report - Presented by Andre Ayala, on file. b. Public Hearing - No one spoke during the Public Hearing. c. Resolution - A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Manassian to approve a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Dripping Springs, Texas, Approving the Form and Authorizing the Distribution of a Preliminary Limited Offering Memorandum for "City of Dripping Springs, Texas Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series 2023 (Heritage Public Improvement District Area #1 Project)". Council Member Crow seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0. Filed as Resolution No. 2023-Rl9 13. Discuss and consider approval of Resolution repealing the Co-Sponsorship Policy. Sponsor: Council Member Geoffrey Tahuahua Laura Mueller presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. A motion was made by Council Member Crow to postpone the item to the June 20, 2023, City Council regular meeting. Council Member King seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0. Council Member Crow recused himself from Business Agenda Item 14 and exited the Council Chambers. 14. Approval of a Reimbursement Agreement between the City and Dripping Springs Water Supply Corporation for the Relocation of a Waterline. Sponsor: Mayor Bill Foulds Jr. Aaron Reed presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the agreement. A motion was made by Council Member Tahuahua to approve a Reimbursement Agreement between the City and Dripping Springs Water Supply Corporation for the Relocation of a Waterline for ten thousand dollars ($10,000.00). Council Member King seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to Oto 1, with Council Member Crow recused. Council Member Crow returned to the Council Chambers and took his seat at the dais. 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. City Council May 2, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 o/6 Report is on file and available for review upon request. 15. Planning Department Report A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Manassian to adjourn into Executive Session under Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, Consultation with Attorney; 551.072, Deliberation regarding Real Property; and, 551.074, Deliberation of Personnel Matters and regarding Executive Session Agenda Items 16- 20. Council Member Tahuahua seconded the motion which carried unanimously 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), 551.074 (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. 16. Consultation with Attorney regarding legal issues related to the South Regional Water Reclamation Project, Wastewater Discharge, and Amendment 2 Permits, Water Service, and related items. Consultation with Attorney, 551. 071 17. Consultation with Attorney regarding legal issues related to coordination with the Dripping Springs Visitors Bureau. Consultation with Attorney, 551. 071 18. Consultation with Attorney related to legislative program and matters regarding water, wastewater, utility issues, and other municipal issues at the Texas Legislature. Consultation with Attorney, 551. 071 19. Consultation with Attorney and Deliberation of Real Property regarding legal and real estate issues related to potential CIVIC sites and street extensions and expansions. Consultation with Attorney, 551. 071; Deliberation Regarding Real Property, 551.072 20. Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, or duties of the city administrator and deputy city administrator. Deliberation of Personnel Matters, 551. 074 The City Council met in Executive Session from 7 :3 7 - 8: 10 p.m. No vote or action was taken during Executive Session. Mayor Foulds, Jr. returned the meeting to Open Session at 8: 10 p.m. OPEN SESSION A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Manassian to consider Executive Session Agenda Item 20. Council Member Tahuahua seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0. 20. Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, or duties of the city administrator and deputy city administrator. Deliberation of Personnel Matters, 551.074 City Council May 2, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 5 of6  A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Manassian to appoint Shawn Cox as the Interim Deputy City Administrator for the City of Dripping Springs, Texas, at the pay discussed and effective immediately with a review in ninety (90) days. Council Member Tahuahua seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0. UPCOMING MEETINGS City Council & BOA Meetings May 16, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. (CC) June 6, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. (CC & BOA) June 20, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. (CC) July 5, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. (CC & BOA) Board, Commission & Committee Meetings May 3, 2023, DSRP Board at 11 :00 a.m. May 4, 2023, Historic Preservation Commission at 4:00 p.m. May 8, 2023, Parks & Recreation Commission at 6:00 p.m. May 8, 2023, Founders Day Commission at 6:30 p.m. May 9, 2023, Planning & Zoning Commission at 6:00 p.m. May 10, 2023, Utility Commission at 4:00 p.m. ADJOURN A motion was made by Council Member Tahuahua to adjourn the meeting. Council Member Parks seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0. This regular meeting adjourned at 8: 11 p.m. APPROVED ON: May 16, 2023 Bill Foulds, Jr., Mayor ATTEST: City Council May 2, 2023 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 6 of6