City Council Regular Meeting

City Council Regular Meeting City of Dripping Springs Council Chambers 511 Mercer Street - Dripping Springs, Texas Tuesday, September 17, 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 City Secretary Diana Boone Utilities Director Dane Sorensen Parks & Community Services Director Andy Binz Maintenance Director Riley Sublett IT Director Jason Weinstock Planning Director Tory Carpenter 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. 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. 1. Approval of the September 3, 2024 City Council regular meeting minutes. 2. Approval of the appointment of Kathy Boydstone for a term ending September 30, 2025, and the reappointment of Todd Purcell, Terry Polk, and Penny Reeves to the Dripping Springs Ranch Park Board for a term ending September 30, 2026, and the reappointment of Todd Purcell as Committee Chair for a term of one (1) year term. 3. Approval of 2025 City of Dripping Springs Holiday Calendar. Sponsor: Mayor Bill Foulds, Jr. 4. Discuss and consider approval of a Temporary Street Closure Permit Application from the Dripping Springs Visitors Bureau to close portions of Mercer Street, San Marcos Street, and Old Fitzhugh Road on the weekend of October 18-20, 2024. Sponsor: Council Member Sherrie Parks. 5. Approval of the August 2024 City Treasurer's Report. 6. Approval of Amendment No. 3 to the existing Professional Services Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and Architexas for Full Architectural Services to update the Stephenson Building Construction Documents based on council approved value engineering proposals and authorize staff to finalize amendment. Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tem Taline Manassian BUSINESS AGENDA 7. Public Hearing, Presentation, and Possible Action on an Ordinance Levying Special Assessments for, and Apportioning the Costs of, Certain Improvements to Property in and for the Heritage Public Improvement District Improvement Area #2; Fixing a Charge and Lien against all properties within Improvement Area #2 of the District, and the Owners Thereof; Providing for the Manner and Method of Collection of Such Assessments; Providing for Penalties and Interest on Delinquent Assessments; Making a Finding of Special Benefit to Property in the District and the Real and True Owners Thereof; Approving a Service and Assessment Plan; Providing a Severability Clause; and Providing an Effective Date. a. Staff Report b. Public Hearing c. Ordinance 8. Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance Authorizing the Issuance of the "City of Dripping Springs, Texas Special Assessment Revenue Bonds, Series 2024 (Heritage Public Improvement District Improvement Area #2 Project)"; Approving and Authorizing an Indenture of Trust, a Bond Purchase Agreement, an Offering Memorandum, a Continuing Disclosure Agreement and other Agreements and Documents in Connection therewith; Making Findings with Respect to the Issuance of such Bonds; and Providing an Effective Date. a. Staff Report b. Public Hearing c. Ordinance 9. Presentation regarding the proposed Municipal Budget for Fiscal Year 2025. 10. Public hearing and consideration of approval of an Ordinance of the City of Dripping Springs, Texas, amending the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year Municipal Budget; funding municipal services and authorizing expenditures. a. Staff Report b. Public Hearing c. Budget Ordinance 11. Public hearing and consideration of approval regarding an Ordinance of the City of Dripping Springs, Texas, adopting the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year Municipal Budget; funding municipal services and authorizing expenditures. a. Staff Report b. Public Hearing c. Budget Ordinance 12. Public hearing and consideration of approval of an Ordinance setting the 2023 Ad Valorem Tax and Levy at One Thousand Seven Hundred Ninety-Four Ten Thousands Cents ($0.1794) per one hundred ($100.00) of assessed valuation of all taxable property within the Corporate City Limits. a. Staff Report b. Public Hearing c. Tax Rate Ordinance 13. Discuss and consider approval of a Resolution ratifying the Municipal Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-2025; funding municipal purposes; authorizing expenditures; filing of budget; repealer; severability; effective date; and proper notice. 14. Discuss and consider approval of CUP2024-005: A Conditional Use Permit for a Wireless Transmission Facility at 27320 Ranch Road 12. Applicant: Vincent Huebinger, Vincent Gerard & Associates  a. Applicant Presentation b. Staff Report c. Planning & Zoning Commission Report d. Public Hearing e. Conditional Use Permit 15. Discuss and consider approval of CUP2024-004: A Conditional Use Permit to allow a mobile food vendor at 121 Mercer Street. Applicant: Jeff Carman, Meaty Boys BBQ a. Applicant Presentation b. Staff Report c. Planning & Zoning Commission Report d. Public Hearing e. Conditional Use Permit 16. Discuss and consider approval of the selection of a bidder for the City Hall Renovations and authorize staff to enter into agreement with selected bidder. Sponsor: Mayor Bill Foulds, Jr. 17. Public Hearing and consideration of an Ordinance of the City of Dripping Springs, Texas amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 24: Building Regulations: Article 24.02. Technical and Construction Codes and Standards: Division 2. Residential Building Code, and Division 3. Commercial Building Code and Existing Building Code; Facilitating the Acceptance of Design Engineer Inspections for Engineered Foundation Systems. Sponsor: Mayor Bill Foulds, Jr. a. Staff Report b. Public Hearing c. Ordinance 18. Public Hearing and consideration of an Ordinance of the City of Dripping Springs, Texas Amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 24: Building Regulations: Article 24.02 Technical and Construction Codes and Standards; Division 4: Electrical Code; Adopting the Updated National Electrical Code. Sponsor: Mayor Bill Foulds, Jr. a. Staff Report b. Public Hearing c. Ordinance 19. Discuss and consider approval of an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and Hays County related to POSAC funding of the Rathgeber Natural Resource Park. Sponsor: Mayor Bill Foulds, Jr. 20. Discuss and consider approval of an Interlocal License Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and Hays County to use property at the Dripping Springs Ranch Park for use as a voting location through the placement of temporary structures. Sponsor: Council Member Sherrie Parks 21. Discuss and consider approval of a Park Irrigation Extension Installation and Use Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and Dripping Springs Youth Sports  Association, Inc. regarding the extension and use of reuse water for irrigation purposes at Sports and Recreation Park and Founders Park. Sponsor: Mayor Bill Foulds, Jr. 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. 22. Planning Department Report 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. 23. 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, Wastewater Infrastructure Agreements, facility liability coverage, and related items. Consultation with Attorney, 551.071 UPCOMING MEETINGS City Council & Board of Adjustment Meetings October 1, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. October 15, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. November 5, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. Board, Commission & Committee Meetings Parks & Recreation Commission, September 18, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. Emergency Management Committee, September 19, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. Utility Commission, September 19, 2024, at 4:00 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 September 13, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. Diana Boone, 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.