City Council Regular Meeting

City Council Regular Meeting City of Dripping Springs Council Chambers 511 Mercer Street - Dripping Springs, Texas Tuesday, May 21, 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 Deputy City Attorney Aniz Alani Deputy City Secretary Cathy Gieselman IT Director Jason Weinstock People & Communications Director Lisa Sullivan 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 regarding issues not on the agenda and two (2) minutes per item on the agenda 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 regarding the 2024 Point In Time (PIT) Count Survey Data. Nancy Heintz, Co-Chair Homeless Coalition of Hays County 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 May 7, 2024, City Council regular meeting minutes. 3. Approval of the reappointment of Brenda Medcalf, Sharon Goss, Clint Holtzendorf, and Brian Varnell; and the appointment of Jeff Shindler, Kimberly Rutherford, and Michael Ward to the Founders Day Commission as at-large members for terms ending June 30, 2026. 4. Approval of the April 2024 Treasurer's Report. 5. Approval to allow and waive the facility rental fees for Environmental Consulting and Technology Inc. to conduct a Bat Mist Netting research program at Dripping Springs Ranch Park. Sponsor: Council Member Sherrie Parks 6. Approval of Equipment Sales Agreement between the City and AUC Group LLC. for Arrowhead Ranch Phase II Wastewater Treatment Plant. Sponsor: Mayor Bill Foulds, Jr. BUSINESS AGENDA 7. Discuss and consider approval of the Parkland Plan for Ariza Multifamily at 13900 W. US 290. Applicant: Cypressbrook 290 LP 8. Public hearing and consideration of approval of VAR2024-001: an application for a Waiver to allow an accessory dwelling unit in excess of 700 square feet and within 10 feet of the primary structure at 424 Reata Way. Applicant: David Chodniewicz a. Applicant Presentation b. Staff Report c. Public Hearing d. ADU Waiver  9. Public hearing 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 10. Discuss and consider approval of Change Order #1 for Park System Signage Phase II and amendment of a contract with Southwest Monument & Sign. 11. Discuss and consider approval of Task Order #2 to the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and F.A. Bartlett Tree Experts for Tree Care Services (BAR04242024) for tree and shrub remedial pruning at Dripping Springs Ranch Park. 12. Discuss and consider approval of proposals from Post Oak Preservation Solutions to resurvey the Mercer Street Historic District and the Hays Street Historic District. Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tem Manassian 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. 13. Presentation to the Historic Preservation Commission on the Old Fitzhugh Road Historic District Survey Report. Post Oak Preservation Solutions. 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. 14. Consultation with Attorney related to legal issues on the agreement with the Dripping Springs Mountain Biking Club. Consultation with Attorney, 551.071 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 UPCOMING MEETINGS City Council & Board of Adjustment Meetings June 4, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. (CC & BOA) June 18, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. (CC) July 2, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. (CC & BOA) July 16, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. (CC) Board, Commission & Committee Meetings May 22, 2024, Economic Development Committee at 4:00 p.m. June 6, 2024, Historic Preservation Commission at 4:00 p.m. June 10, 2024, TIRZ No. 1 & No. 2 Board at 4:00 p.m. June 12, 2024, DSRP Board at 11:00 a.m. June 20, 2024, Parks & Recreation Commission at 6:00 p.m. June 20, 2024, Farmers Market Committee at 10:00 a.m. June 20, 2024, Emergency Management Committee at 12:00 p.m. June 20, 2024, Utility Commission at 4:00 p.m. June 24, 2024, Transportation Committee at 3:30 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 May 17, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. Cathy Gieselman, Deputy 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.