City Council Regular Meeting

City Council Regular Meeting Dripping Springs City Hall 511 Mercer Street - Dripping Springs, Texas Tuesday, March 03, 2026, 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 Aniz Alani City Secretary Diana Boone IT Director Jason Weinstock Planning Director Tory Carpenter Parks & Community Services Director Andy Binz 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 a Co-Sponsorship Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and the Texas Beef Initiative for the use of Dripping Springs Ranch Park. Sponsor: Council Member Sherrie Parks 2. Approval of an amendment to Appendix A – Fee Schedule, Article A1.000 (General Provisions) of the Dripping Springs Code of Ordinances amending the Parks & Community Services Fee Schedule by inserting an hourly rate for the rental of cabanas. Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tem Taline Manassian 3. Approval of creating the position of Part-time Graphic Designer and approval of its job description. Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tem Taline Manassian 4. Approval of a Resolution of the City of Dripping Springs consenting to the annexation of approximately 12.169 acres into the Driftwood Conservation District upon the petition of L Investments LP and JPD Driftwood Holdings LLC, being owners of more than fifty percent (50%) in value of the land therein, pursuant to Section 54.016 of the Texas Water Code and Section 42.042 of the Texas Local Government Code. Applicants: L Investments LP and JPD Driftwood Holdings LLC 5. Approval of the January 2026 Treasurer's Report. Deputy City Administrator, Shawn Cox BUSINESS AGENDA 6. Public hearing, discussion, and possible action on a Special Event Permit application submitted by Evilhawk Entertainment for Swampy Tonk: Mudbugs & Music event on March 28, 2026, and a Temporary Road Closure Permit application for portions of Hays Street and South College Street for the event beginning March 27, 2026. Sponsor: Council Member Sherrie Parks a. Applicant Presentation b. Staff Report c. Public Hearing d. Special Event Permit e. Temporary Road Closure Permit  7. Discuss and consider adoption of the Fiscal Year 2026 - 2027 Budget Calendar. 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), 551.0761 (Deliberation Regarding Critical Infrastructure Facility), 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. 8. Consultation with attorney and deliberation regarding financing and real property for parcels involved in current and potential TIRZ Priority Projects including Old Fitzhugh Road, Town Center/Civic Complex, Stephenson Building, and other strategic real property acquisitions related to current and potential TIRZ Priority Projects. (Consultation with Attorney, 551.071; Deliberation Regarding Real Property, 551.072). 9. Consultation with attorney and deliberation regarding interlocal agreements concerning the application and enforcement of City ordinances. (Consultation with Attorney, 551.071). UPCOMING MEETINGS City Council & Board of Adjustment Meetings March 17, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. April 7, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. April 21, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. May 5, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. May 19, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Board, Commission, & Committee Meetings Historic Preservation Commission, March 5, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. TIRZ No.1 & No.2 Board, March 9, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. Founders Day Committee, March 9, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. DSRP Board, March 11, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Parks & Recreation Commission, March 11, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Utility Commission, March 12, 2026, 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 February 25, 2026 at 4:45 PM. 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.