City Council Special Meeting

CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING City of Dripping Springs Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX Monday, November 22, 2021 at 6:00 PM MINUTES CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL With a quorum of the City Council present, Mayor Foulds, Jr. called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. Citv Co1111cil Members present were: 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 April Harris Allison Council Member Place 5 Sherrie Parks Staff, Consultants & Appointed/Elected Officials present were: City Administrator Michelle Fischer City Attorney Laura Mueller Communications & Marketing Director Lisa Sullivan Planning Director Howard Koontz Planning Assistant Warlan Rivera PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Foulds, Jr. 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 011 an agenda for an open meeting 111ay 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 111ay do so, but only during the ti111e allotted for presentation of citizens. Speakers are allowed two (2) minutes to speak during presentation of citizens or during each public 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 me111ber 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 secretmJ1. By law 110 action may be taken during Prese11tatio11s of Citizens. Tom Rogers, Eugene Foster, and Ronnie Harrington spoke in favor of the moratorium. City Co1111cil November 22, 2021 Special Jvfeeti11g Mi1111tes Page 1 o/3 Myron Thornton spoke regarding the highway proposed near Caliterra. BUSINESS AGENDA 1. Public Hearing, Second Reading, and Possible Action on an Ordinance of the City of Dripping Springs, Texas ("City") enacting a Temporary Moratorium on the Acceptance, Authorization, and Approvals necessary for the Subdivision, Site Planning, Development, or Construction in the City Limits and Extraterritorial Jurisdiction, providing for Findings of Fact, Definitions, Applicability, Purpose, Enactment, Duration, Extension, Exceptions, and Exemptions, Determination and Appeals, Repealer, Severability, Enforcement, Effective Date, and Proper Notice and Meeting. Sponsor: Mayor Foulds, Jr. a. Staff Report - Laura Mueller presented the staff report which is on file. b. Public Hearing - Taylor Johnson with the Home Builders Association spoke in opposition to the moratorium. c. Moratorium Ordinance - A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Manassian to approve an Ordinance of the City of Dripping Springs, Texas ("City") enacting a Temporary Moratorium on the Acceptance, Authorization, and Approvals necessary for the Subdivision, Site Planning, Development, or Construction in the City Limits and Extraterritorial Jurisdiction, providing for Findings of Fact, Definitions, Applicability, Purpose, Enactment, Duration, Extension, Exceptions, and Exemptions, Determination and Appeals, Repealer, Severability, Enforcement, Effective Date, and Proper Notice and Meeting. Council Member Harris-Allison seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0. Filed as Ordinance No. 2021-44 2. Discuss and consider adoption of an Ordinance Amending Section 1.02.041: Regular Meetings: Establishing Additional Meetings and Meetings Times for City Council; Providing for Cancellation of Meetings. Sponsor: Mayor Foulds, Jr. Laura Mueller presented the staff report which is on file. A motion was made by Council Member King to approve an Ordinance Amending Section 1.02.041: Regular Meetings: Establishing Additional Meetings and Meetings Times for City Council; Providing for Cancellation of Meetings. Council Member Harris-Allison seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0. Filed as Ordinance No. 2021-45 EXECUTIVE SESSION AGENDA The City Council for the City of Dripping Springs has the right to adjoum into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any matter as authorized by Texas Govern111ent Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with AttorneJ1, 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 Develop111ent). The City Council for the City of Dripping City Co1111cil November 22, 2021 Special Meeting Minutes Page 2 o/3 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. 3. Consultation with City Attorney related to planning matters, wastewater capacity, comprehensive plan, and processes related to approvals. 551. 071, Consultation with City Attorney. The City Council did not meet in Executive Session. UPCOMING MEETINGS Citv Co1111cil & Board o(Adiustme11t Meetings December 7, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. (CC & BOA) December 21, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. (CC) January 4, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. (CC& BOA) January 18, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. (CC) Board, Commission & Committee Meetings November 23, 2021, Planning & Zoning Commission at 6:30 p.m. December 1, 2021 , Dripping Springs Ranch Park Board at 12:00 p.m. December 2, 2021, Historic Preservation Commission at 4:00 p.m. December 6, 2021, Parks & Recreation Commission at 6:00 p.m. December 8, 2021, Utility Commission at 4:00 p.m. ADJOURN A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Manassian to adjourn the meeting. Council Member Harris- Allison seconded the motion which carried unanimously 5 to 0. This special meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m. APPROVED ON: er 7, 2021 --1 Bill Foulds, Jr., Mayor ATTEST: Andrea Cunninghat City Council November 22, 2021 Special Meeting Minutes Page 3 o/3