City Council Regular Meeting

City Council Regular Meeting City of Dripping Springs Council Chambers 511 Mercer Street - Dripping Springs, Texas Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at 6:00 PM AGENDA CALL TO ORDER & 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 Deputy City Administrator Shawn Cox City Attorney Laura Mueller City Secretary Andrea Cunningham IT Director Jason Weinstock People & Communications Director Lisa Sullivan Planning Director Tory Carpenter Emergency Management Coordinator Roman Baligad Parks & Community Services Director Andy Binz DSRP Manager Emily Nelson Building Official Shane Pevehouse TIRZ Project Manager Keenan Smith, City Lights Design Alliance Transportation Consultant Leslie Pollack, HDR Engineering PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PRESENTATION OF CITIZENS A member of the public that wishes to address the City Council on any issue, regardless of whether it is posted on this agenda, may do so during Presentation of Citizens. It is the request of the City Council that individuals wishing to speak on agenda items with a public hearing hold their comments until the item is being considered. Individuals are allowed two (2) minutes each to speak and may not cede or pool time. Those requiring the assistance of a translator will be allowed additional time to speak. Individuals are not required to sign in; however, it is encouraged. Individuals that wish to share documents with the City Council must present the documents to the City Secretary or City Attorney providing at least seven (7) copies; if seven (7) copies are not provided, the City Council will receive the documents the following day. Audio Video presentations will not be accepted during Presentation of Citizens. By law no action shall be taken during Presentation of Citizens; however, the Mayor may provide a statement of specific factual information, recitation of existing policy, or direction or referral to staff. PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS Proclamations and Presentations are for discussion purposes only and no action shall be taken. 1. Presentation and update regarding the April 8, 2024, City of Dripping Spring Eclipse Event. People, Communications & Tourism Director Lisa Sullivan, and Emergency Management Coordinator Roman Baligad CONSENT AGENDA The following items will be acted upon in a single motion and are considered to be ministerial or routine. No separate discussion or action on these items will be held unless pulled at the request of a member of the City Council or City staff. 2. Approval of the February 6, 2024, City Council & Board of Adjustment regular meeting minutes. 3. Approval of the January 2024 Treasurer's Report. 4. Approval of a Professional Services & Use Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and Hell Country Productions, Inc. for a Haunted House at Dripping Springs Ranch Park. Sponsor: Council Member Sherrie Parks 5. Approval of a Co-Sponsorship Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and the Texas Beef Initiative regarding Weekly Roping Practices and Events at Dripping Springs Ranch Park. Sponsor: Council Member Sherrie Parks 6. Approval of a Co-Sponsorship Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and the Texas Hill Country Barrel Racing Association regarding the 2024 Buckle Series and Weekly Exhibitions at Dripping Springs Ranch Park. Sponsor: Council Member Sherrie Parks 7. Approval of a Use Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and Holiday and Harvest regarding the 2024 Eggstravaganza at Dripping Springs Ranch Park. Sponsor: Council Member Sherrie Parks 8. Approval of a Co-Sponsorship and Logo Use Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and the Dripping Springs Ag Boosters for the 2024 Rodeo at Dripping Springs Ranch Park. Sponsor: Council Member Sherrie Parks BUSINESS AGENDA  9. Discuss and consider approval of Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and HDR Engineering related to the Old Fitzhugh Road Project. Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tem Taline Manassian 10. Public hearing, discussion, and consideration of approval of an Ordinance regarding an Amendment to the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget. a. Staff Report b. Public Hearing c. Ordinance 11. Public hearing, discussion, and consideration of approval of an Ordinance repealing and replacing Article 28.06 Landscaping and Tree Preservation, including changing procedures, tree preservation requirements, and landscaping changes. a. Staff Report b. Public Hearing c. Ordinance 12. Public hearing, discussion, and consideration of approval of an Amendment to the Emergency Management Commission ordinance. Sponsor: Council Member Geoffrey Tahuahua a. Staff Report b. Public Hearing c. Ordinance 13. Public hearing, discussion, and consideration of approval of an Ordinance Cancelling the 2024 Municipal Election. a. Public Hearing b. Ordinance REPORTS Reports listed are on file and available for review upon request. The City Council may provide staff direction; however, no action shall be taken. 14. Planning Department Report Tory Carpenter, Planning Director CLOSED SESSION The City Council has the right to adjourn into closed session on any item on this agenda and at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any matter as authorized by law or by the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation With Attorney), 551.072 (Deliberation Regarding Real Property), 551.073 (Deliberation Regarding Prospective Gifts), 551.074 (Personnel Matters), 551.076 (Deliberation Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits), and 551.087 (Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations), and 551.089 (Deliberation Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits). Any final action or vote on any Closed Session item will be taken in Open Session. 15. Consultation with Attorney regarding legal issues related to the South Regional Water Reclamation Project, Wastewater, and Amendment 2 Permits, Wastewater Service Area and Agreements, Water Service, Wastewater Fees, and related items. Consultation with Attorney, 551.071 16. Consultation with Attorney regarding legal issues related to Brightly and SmartGov software. Consultation with Attorney, 551.071 17. Consultation with Attorney and Deliberation of Real Property regarding financing for the acquisition of public property. Consultation with Attorney, 551.071 and Deliberation Regarding Real Property, 551.072 UPCOMING MEETINGS City Council & Board of Adjustment Meetings March 5, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. (CC & BOA) March 19, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. (CC) April 2, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. (CC & BOA) April 16, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. (CC) Board, Commission & Committee Meetings February 21, 2024, Parks & Recreation Commission at 6:00 p.m. February 26, 2024, Transportation Committee at 3:30 p.m. February 26, 2024, Founders Day Commission at 6:30 p.m. February 27, 2024, Planning & Zoning Commission at 6:00 p.m. February 28, 2024, Economic Development Committee at 4:00 p.m. March 7, 2024, Historic Preservation Commission at 6:00 p.m. ADJOURN TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF MEETING I certify that this public meeting is posted in accordance with Texas Government Code Chapter 551, Open Meetings. This meeting agenda is posted on the bulletin board at the City of Dripping Springs City Hall, located at 511 Mercer Street, and on the City website at, www.cityofdrippingsprings.com, on February 16, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. Andrea Cunningham, 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.