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MINUTES OF THE NEW BRAUNFELS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2016 The City Council of the City of New Braunfels, Texas, convened in a Regular Session on November 14, 2016, at 6:00 p.m. City Councilmembers present were: Present: 7 - Mayor Barron Casteel, Councilmember George Green, Councilmember Justin Meadows, Councilmember Ron Reaves, Councilmember Chris Monceballez, Mayor Pro Tem Wayne Peters, and Councilmember Leah García City Staff present were: City Manager Robert Camareno, Assistant City Manager Kristi Aday, City Attorney Valeria Acevedo, City Secretary Patrick Aten, Assistant City Secretary Andrea Cunningham, Parks and Recreation Director Stacey Dicke, Assistant Parks and Recreation Director Ken Wilson, Aquatic Program Supervisor Cailin Cronin, Planning and Community Development Director Christopher Looney, Senior Planner Holly Mullins, Economic Development Manager Jeff Jewell, River Operations Manager Amy Niles, Watershed Coordinator Mark Enders, City Engineer Garry Ford, Airport Director Lenny Llerena, Human Resource Director Gary Wuest, and Municipal Court Judge Rose Zamora. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Casteel in the New Braunfels City Hall Council Chambers at 6:01 p.m. Councilmember Meadows gave the invocation; and Mayor Casteel led the Pledge of Allegiance and the Salute to the Texas Flag. PRESENTATIONS: A) Texas Amateur Athletic Federation Local Athletes of the Year Stacey Dicke and Cailin Cronin presented the TAAF Local Athletes of the Year Award to RAPIDS Track Team member Garnett Gonzales and Dolphins Swim Team member Nicole Metzger. B) Update and possible direction to Staff regarding the Comprehensive Plan and the Plan Element Advisory Groups. Christopher Looney presented an update on the Comprehensive Plan. Monday, November 14, 2016 New Braunfels City Council Regular Meeting  C) 2016 River Season Report Kristi Aday presented the 2016 River Season Report. James Reno spoke regarding the presentation. D) Landa Park 80th Anniversary Gala outcomes and next steps for Landa Park Miniature Golf improvements New Braunfels Parks Foundation President David Hubbard presented information on the Landa Park 80th Anniversary Gala, and next steps for the Landa Park Miniature Golf Course. 1. MINUTES A) Discuss and consider approval of the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of October 24, 2016. Mayor Casteel read the aforementioned caption. A motion was made by Councilmember Green, seconded by Councilmember García, that this item be approved. The motion passed unanimously. 2. CITIZENS' COMMUNICATIONS Nancy Pappas spoke during Citizens' Communications. 3. CONSENT AGENDA A) Approval of a resolution accepting a variable width R.O.W. and Utility Easement in the Gardens of Ranch Estates Subdivision, Unit 1, New Braunfels, Guadalupe County, Texas as public right of way and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary documents to transfer ownership of the right-of-way to the City. B) Approval of the installation of speed humps on Hillcrest Drive between Loop 337 and Gruene Road. C) Approval of budget transfers and amendments in the FY 2015-16 General Fund, Self Insurance Fund, and River Activities Fund. D) Approval of annual recurring expenditures for FY 2016-17 in accordance with Section 9.17 of the City Charter. Monday, November 14, 2016 New Braunfels City Council Regular Meeting  E) Approval of the renewal of annual contracts for the following services: cemetery landscape and grounds maintenance, right of way consulting assistance, and fleet fuel services. F) Approval of a purchase with C&M Golf and Grounds Equipment for two Hustler Vanguard mowers for the Parks and Recreation Department through Buy Board Contract 447-14. G) Approval of a purchase with Spillman Technologies for the NIBRS software module, an Incident Based Reporting System for the Police Department. H) Approval of a purchase with Miller Uniforms for bulletproof vests for the Police Department. I) Approval of the submission of a grant application to the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program under the Federal Emergency Management Agency in the amount of $1,121,228 for the purchase of a ladder truck and authorizing the City Manager to accept funds and execute all contract documents associated with the grant if awarded. J) Approval of the first reading of an ordinance amending Section 94-60 of the Code of Ordinances to codify the long-existing policy of employee contributions to the Texas Municipal Retirement System. K) Approval of the first reading of an ordinance amending Ordinance 75-10 of the City of New Braunfels Code of Ordinances to install a stop sign on Klein Way at Settlers Crossing. L) Approval of the second and final reading of an ordinance amending Ordinance 75-10 of the City of New Braunfels Code of Ordinances to prohibit through vehicles on alleyways in the Southbank subdivision between Southbank Boulevard and Dundee Grace. M) Approval of the first reading of an ordinance amending Section 126-346 of the City of New Braunfels Code of Ordinances to amend the existing no parking zone on Elizabeth Avenue. N) Approval of the first reading of an ordinance amending Section 126-136 (a) of the City of New Braunfels Code of Ordinances to amend the existing school speed zone on Church Hill Drive adjacent to Church Hill Middle School. O) Approval of the first reading of an ordinance amending Ordinance Monday, November 14, 2016 New Braunfels City Council Regular Meeting  2016-53 which authorized the number of positions in each classification in the New Braunfels Fire Department pursuant to Local Government Code Chapter 143 as part of the annual budget process. P) Approval of the first reading of an ordinance amending Ordinance 2014-83 authorizing the assignment pay for certain Support Services and Fire Marshal assignments within the New Braunfels Fire Department. Approval of the Consent Agenda Mayor Casteel read the aforementioned captions. A motion was made by Councilmember Green, seconded by Councilmember Monceballez, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously via roll call vote. 4. INDIVIDUAL ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION A) Discuss and consider approval of a resolution designating the portion of Farm-to-Market Road 306 within the City limits as the Jan Kennady Memorial Highway. Mayor Casteel read the aforementioned caption. Councilmember Reaves and State Representative District 73 Doug Miller presented the item. A motion was made by Councilmember Reaves, seconded by Councilmember Green, that this item be approved. The motion passed unanimously. B) Discuss and consider approval of a resolution recommended by the New Braunfels Industrial Development Corporation approving a project expenditure of up to $900,000 for land acquisition of a 0.987 acre property located at 302 South Castell Avenue legally known as Block 1013, Lot 84 and 87 and SW 32.94 of Lot 83 in Comal County for an economic development project authorized by Local Government Code Chapters 501 and 505 as amended. Mayor Casteel read the aforementioned caption. Jeff Jewell presented the item. A motion was made by Councilmember Green, seconded by Monday, November 14, 2016 New Braunfels City Council Regular Meeting  Councilmember García, that this item be approved. The motion passed unanimously. C) Discuss and consider approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement between the City of New Braunfels and the State of Texas, represented by the Texas Department of Transportation, to accept funding available under the Aviation Capital Improvement Program for an Airport Master Plan for the New Braunfels Regional Airport. Mayor Casteel read the aforementioned caption. Lenny Llerena presented the item. A motion was made by Councilmember Meadows, seconded by Councilmember García, that this item be approved. The motion passed unanimously. D) Discuss and consider possible direction to staff regarding proposed Stormwater Quality Protection ordinances associated with the City’s Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) program. Mayor Casteel read the aforementioned caption. Garry Ford introduced the item. Mark Enders presented the item. Rick Myrick spoke regarding the item. No action was taken. E) Public hearing and consideration of a resolution amending the 2006 Future Land Use Plan and the second and final reading of an ordinance regarding a requested amendment to Ordinance No. 2013-62, the "West Village at Creekside" Planned Development District (WVCPD) Concept Plan and related Development Standards, located on FM 1101 at the northeast corner of its intersection with Kowald Lane. Mayor Casteel read the aforementioned caption. Christopher Looney presented the item. Monday, November 14, 2016 New Braunfels City Council Regular Meeting  No one spoke during the public hearing. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Peters, seconded by Councilmember Monceballez, that this item be approved. The motion passed unanimously via roll call vote. F) Discuss and consider a request for a Conditional Sign Permit for a pole sign at the future Corner Store/Valero gas station addressed as 104 IH 35 South. Mayor Casteel read the aforementioned caption. Christopher Looney presented the item. Pete Sitterle and Kristin Eubank spoke regarding the item. A motion was made by Councilmember García, seconded by Councilmember Monceballez, that this item be approved. The motion failed via the following vote: In Favor: Councilmember Monceballez, and Councilmember García Opposed: Mayor Casteel, Councilmember Green, Councilmember Meadows, Councilmember Reaves, and Mayor Pro Tem Peters G) Discuss and consider approval of the comparator cities for the employee salary survey. Mayor Casteel read the aforementioned caption. Robert Camareno presented the item. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Peters, seconded by Councilmember García, that this item be approved. The motion passed unanimously. 5. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS B) Deliberate and consider the purchase of, exchange, lease or value of real property, in accordance with Section 551.072, of the Texas Government Code, including but not limited to: · Land Acquisition for City Facilities Monday, November 14, 2016 New Braunfels City Council Regular Meeting  C) Deliberate issues regarding economic development negotiations in accordance with Section 551.087, of the Texas Government Code, including but not limited to: · Project Sedona D) Deliberate the appointment, evaluation, duties, or removal of the Municipal Court Judge in accordance with Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code. Mayor Casteel read the aforementioned captions. The City Council recessed into Executive Session from 8:32 p.m. - 9:55 p.m. No vote or action was taken. 6. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY NECESSARY ACTION RELATING TO THE EXECUTIVE SESSION AS DESCRIBED ABOVE. City Council reconvened into Open Session at 9:55 p.m. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Peters, and seconded by Councilmember Green, to increase the Municipal Court Judge's salary to $96,060.00, effective October 1, 2016. The motion passed unanimously. This regular City Council meeting adjourned at 9:57 p.m. Date Approved: November 28, 2016 _____________________________________ BARRON CASTEEL, MAYOR Monday, November 14, 2016 New Braunfels City Council Regular Meeting Attest: _____________________________________ PATRICK ATEN, CITY SECRETARY Monday, November 14, 2016 New Braunfels City Council Regular Meeting