City Council & Workshop Regular Meeting

,):'\ CITY COUNCIL & WORKSHOP REGULAR ~ MEETING City of Dripping Springs DRIPPING SPRINGS Council Chambers, 511 Mercer St, Dripping Springs, TX Texas Tuesday, April 05, 2022 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. City Council Members present were: Mayor Bill Foulds, Jr. 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 Citv Council Member absent was: Mayor Pro Tem Taline Manassian Staff, Co11sultants & Appoi11ted/Elected Offlcia/s City Administrator Michelle Fischer Deputy City Administrator Ginger Faught City Attorney Laura Mueller City Treasurer Shawn Cox City Secretary Andrea Cunningham Communications & Marketing Director Lisa Sullivan IT Coordinator Jason Weinstock Planning Director Howard Koontz Senior Planner Tory Carpenter Maintenance Director Craig Rice Public Works Director Aaron Reed DSRP Manager Emily Nelson Community Events Coordinator Caylie Houchin Emergency Management Coordinator Roman Baligad Plmming & Zoning Commission Chair Mim James PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council Member King 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 may do so at presentation of citizens before an item or at a public hearing for an item City Co1111cil April 5, 2022 Regular Meeting 1vfi1111tes Page I of7 during the City Council's consideration of that item. Citizens wishing to discuss matters not contained within the current agenda may do so, but only during the time 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 member of the public who does not require the assistance ofa translator to address the City Council. It is the request of the City Council that members ofthe public wishing to speak 011 item(s) 011 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 secretCll)I. By law 110 action may be taken during Presentations of Citizens. No one spoke during Presentation of Citizens. PROCLAMATIONS & PRESENTATIONS 1. Approval of a Proclamation proclaiming April 22, 2022, as "Earth Day" in the City of Dripping Springs, Texas. Sponsor: Mayor Foulds, Jr. Council Member Parks read the proclamation and presented to Laura Zarate with Dripping Springs Community Empowering Positive Change. 2. Approval of a Proclamation proclaiming April 2022, as "Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month" in the City of Dripping Springs, Texas. Sponsor: Mayor Foulds, Jr. Council Member King read the proclamation and presented to Holly Cmmingham, Hays- Caldwell Women's Center Director of Conununity Partnerships. 3. Approval of a Proclamation proclaiming April 2022, as "Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month" in the City of Dripping Springs, Texas. Sponsor: Mayor Foulds, Jr. Council Member Harris-Allison read the proclamation and presented to Holly Cunningham, Hays-Caldwell Women's Center Director of Community Partnerships. A motion was made by Council Member King to approve proclamations for Earth Day, Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month and Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month. Council Member Harris-Allison seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0. CONSENT AGENDA The following items are anticipated to require little or no individualized discussion due to their nature being clerical, ministerial, mundane or routine. In an effort to enhance the efficiency of City Council meetings, it is intended that these items will be acted upon by the City Council ·with a single motion because no public hearing or determination is necessmJ1. However, a City Council A1ember or citizen may request separate deliberation for a specific item, in which event those items ·will be removed from the consent agenda prior to the City Council voting 0 11 the consent agenda as a collective, singular item. Prior to voting on the consent agenda, the City Council may add additional items that are listed elsewhere 0 11 the same agenda. 4. Approval of the March 15, 2022, City Council regular meeting minutes. City Council April 5, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 o/7  5. Approval of a Resolution of the City of Dripping Springs Consenting to the Issuance of Bonds by Headwaters Municipal Utility District of Hays County for utility facilities for Bond Series 2022. Applicant: Anthony S. Corbett, Filed as Resolution No. 2022-RlS 6. Approval of a Resolution of the City of Dripping Springs Consenting to the Issuance of Bonds by Headwaters Municipal Utility District of Hays County for utility facilities for Bond Series 2022A. Applicant: Anthony S. Corbett Filed as Resolution No. 2022-R16 7. Approval of a Co-Sponsorship Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and Helping Hands for the Empty Bowls Project to take place on November S, 2022, at Dripping Springs Ranch Park Event Center. Sponsor: Council Member Sherrie Parks. 8. Approval of a Donation Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and San Luis Distilling Co. regarding Farmers Market Sponsorship Bags. 9. Approval of a Resolution approving and accepting a construction bond for Caliterra Phase 4 Section 11 wastewater fiscal improvements. Applicant: CED Engineering. Aaron Reed noted an error in the caption, which should read Section 12. All attached documents note Section 12. Filed as Resolution No. 2022-Rl 7 10. Approval of the selection of Engineering Services regarding the TxDOT CSJ 0914-33- 088 Middle School TASA Sidewalk Project, subject to TxDOT concurrence; and authorization for the City Administrator to negotiate the contract. 11. Approval of a Resolution finding that the Founders Day Parade Scheduled to be held on Friday, April 22, 2022, in and near the City, serves a Valid and Legitimate Public Purpose, and Authorizing the City's Support of and Cooperation with the Event and adopting the Founders Day Festival Traffic and Security Plan. Sponsor: Council Me,nber Parks Filed as Resolution No. 2022-R18 12. Approval of a License Agreement between the City of Dripping Springs and Pound House Farmstead to Allow A Sign on City property within Founders Memorial Parl{. Sponsor: Council Member Parks. 13. Approval of a Resolution of the City of Drippings Springs adopting a Continuity of Operations Plan. Sponsor: Council Member Harris Allison Filed as Resolution No. 2022-R19 A motion was made by Council Member Tahuahua to approve Consent Agenda items 4 - 13. Council Member Parks seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0. City Council April 5, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 o/7 BUSINESS AGENDA 14. Public hearing and consideration of approval of an Ordinance regarding ZA2021-0006 an application to consider an ordinance approving a zoning amendment from Two Family Residential - Duplex (SF-4) to Local Retail (LR) for approximately 2.04 acres being lot 2 of the C. Jones Subdivision located at 427 Creek Road. Applicant: Jon Thompson The application for ZA2021-0006 was withdrawn by the application. There was no action taken regarding this item. a. Applicant Presentation b. Staff Report c. Planning & Zoning Commission Report d. Public Hearing - No one spoke during the Public Hearing. e. Zoning Amendment 15. Public hearing consideration of approval of an Ordinance amending the requirements for accessory dwelling units under Chapter 30, Exhibit A Zoning Ordinance, Section 1: General Provisions, Section 3: Zoning Districts, Section 5: Development Standards and Use Regulations, and Appendix E: Zoning Use Regulations. Sponsor: Mayor Foulds, Jr. a. Staff Report - Tory Carpenter presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the ordinance. b. Public Hearing - No one spoke during the Public Hearing. c. Planning & Zoning Commission Report - Chair James presented the Planning & Zoning Commission report. The Commission recommended approval 4 to 1, with Commissioner Bourguignon opposed. d. ADU Zoning Amendment -A motion was made by Council Member King to approve an Ordinance amending the requirements for accessory dwelling units under Chapter 30, Exhibit A Zoning Ordinance, Section 1: General Provisions, Section 3: Zoning Districts, Section 5: Development Standards and Use Regulations, and Appendix E: Zoning Use Regulations with a total allowed square footage of 600 square feet. Due to a lack of second, the motion failed. A motion was made by Council Member Harris-Allison an Ordinance amending the requirements for access01y dwelling units under Chapter 30, Exhibit A Zoning Ordinance, Section 1: General Provisions, Section 3: Zoning Districts, Section 5: Development Standards and Use Regulations, and Appendix E: Zoning Use Regulations with a total allowed square footage of 700 square feet. Council Member Parks seconded the motion which carried 3 to 1, with Council Member King opposed. City Council April 5, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 o/7  Filed as Ordinance No. 2022-08. 16. Public hearing and consideration of approval of an Ordinance of the City of Dripping Springs, Texas amending the current 2021-2022 Fiscal Year Budget; Finding Municipal Purposes; Authorizing Expenditures. Sponsor: Mayor Foulds, Jr. a. Staff Report - Shawn Cox presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the budget amendment. b. Public Hearing - No one spoke during the Public Hearing. c. Budget Ordinance - A motion was made by Council Member Harris-Allison to approve an Ordinance of the City of Dripping Springs, Texas amending the current 2021- 2022 Fiscal Year Budget; Finding Municipal Purposes; Authorizing Expenditures. Council Member Parks seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0. Filed as Ordinance No. 2022-09 17. Discuss and consider selection of bidder and approval of the Ranch House Phase 1 Drainage and Dripping Springs Ranch Park Parking Lot Striping Project agreement between Dig Dug and the City of Dripping Springs and authorize staff to finalize agreement. Sponsor: Council Member Parks Craig Rice presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends the selection of DigDug Construction and approval for staff to finalize the agreement. A motion was made by Council Member Parks to select DigDug Construction as the contractor of the Ranch House Phase 1 Drainage and Dripping Springs Ranch Park Parking Lot Striping Project and to approve authorization for staff to finalize the agreement. Council Member Harris-Allison seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0. 18. Discuss and consider approval of a Resolution approving a Proclamation Policy. Sponsor: Mayor Foulds, Jr. Laura Mueller presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the resolution. A motion was made by Council Member Parks to approve a Resolution approving a Proclamation Policy. Council Member Harris-Allison seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0. Filed as Resolution No. 2022-R20 19. Discuss and consider approval of the Utility Billing Clerk Job Description. Sponsor: Mayor Pro Tem Manassian Aaron Reed presented the staff report which is on file. Staff recommends approval of the job description. City Council April 5, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 5 o/7  A motion was made by Council Member Harris-Allison to approve the Utility Billing Clerk Job Description. Council Member Parks seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0. A motion was made by Council Member Tahuahua to adjourn into Executive Session under Texas Government Code Sections 551.071, Consultation with City Attorney and 551.072, Deliberation of Real Property and regarding Executive Session Agenda items 20 - 24. Council Member Harris-Allison seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0. EXECUTIVE SESSION AGENDA The City Council for the City ofDripping 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 Govemment Code Sections 551.071 (Consultation with Attomey), 551.072 (Deliberations about Real Property), 551.073 Deliberations about Gifts and Donations), 551.074 (Perso1111el lvfatters), 551.076 (Deliberations about Security Devices), and 551.086 (Eco110111ic Development). The City Council for the City of Dripping 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. 20. Consultation with City Attorney regarding legal issues related to planning matters, wastewater capacity, comprehensive plan, and processes related to approvals. Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071 21. Consultation with City Attorney and Deliberation of Real Property regarding property acquisition related to the South Regional Water Reclamation Project. Consultation with City Attorney, 551.071, · Deliberation ofReal Property, 551.072 22. Consultation with City Attorney related to the South Regional Water Reclamation Project and the litigation on the Wastewater Permit. Co11sultatio11 with City Attorney, 551.071 23. Consultation with City Attorney and Deliberation of Real Property related to the Village Grove Project. Consultation with City Attomey, 551.071; Deliberation regarding Real Property, 551.072 24. Consultation with City Attorney and Deliberation on Real Property related to easements for road improvements at Roger Hanks Parkway. Co11sultatio11 wit/, City Attomey, 551.071; Deliberation 011 Real Property, 551.072 The City Council met in Executive Session from 6:58 p .m . - 7:27 p.111. No action or vote was taken during Executive Session. Mayor Foulds, Jr. returned the meeting to Open Session at 7:27 p.m. UPCOMING MEETINGS City Co1111cil & Board o(Adi11st111e11t Meetings April 12, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. (Moratorium Waivers) April 22, 2022, a 6:00 p.m. (CC) City Co1111cil April 5, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 6 o/7  April 26, 2022, at 5:00 (Moratorium Waivers) May 3, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. (CC & BOA) Board, Commission & Committee Meetings April 6, 2022, DSRP Board at 11 :00 a.m. April 7, 2022, Historic Preservation Conunission at 4:00 p.m. April 11, 2022, TIRZ No. I & No. 2 Board at 4:00 p.m. April 11, 2022, Founders Day Commission at 6:30 p.m. April 12, 2022, Planning & Zoning Conunission at 6:00 p.m. April 13, 2022, Utility Conunission at 4:00 p.m. April 18, 2022, Transportation Committee at 3 :30 p.m. ADJOURN A motion was made by Council Member Harris-Allison to adjourn the meeting. Council Member King seconded the motion which carried unanimously 4 to 0. This regular meeting adjourned at 7:28 p.m. APPROVED ON: April 19 12022 f5.; (tl!J; ~ Bill Foulds, Jr., Mayor / ATTEST: An City Co1111cil Ap ril 5, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes Page 7 o/7