City Council

MINUTES OF THE NEW BRAUNFELS CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF MONDAY, MARCH 27, 2017 The City Council of the City of New Braunfels, Texas, convened in a Regular Session on March 27, 2017, 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, Economic Development Manager Jeff Jewell, Public Works Director Greg Malatek, Planning and Community Development Director Christopher Looney, Planner Matthew Simmont, Finance Director Martie Simpson, and Assistant Finance Director Jared Werner. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Casteel in the New Braunfels City Hall Council Chambers at 6:00 p.m. Councilmember Reaves gave the invocation; and Mayor Casteel led the Pledge of Allegiance and the Salute to the Texas Flag. PROCLAMATIONS: Mayor Casteel proclaimed April 1, 2017, as NB Kidfest - NB Bully Free Day. PRESENTATIONS: A) New Braunfels Housing Authority Executive Director Nadine Mardock presented the annual reports of the New Braunfels Housing Authority and the New Braunfels Community Resources, Inc. B) Jeff Jewell, President and CEO of the Greater New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce Mike Meek, and President of Pegasus Planning and Development Sean Garretson, presented the Fiscal Years 2017-2021 Economic Development Strategic Plan, and the outcomes of economic development agreements with local businesses from 2010-2016. Monday, March 27, 2017 New Braunfels City Council Regular Meeting 1. MINUTES A) Discuss and consider approval of the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of March 13, 2017. Mayor Casteel read the aforementioned caption. A motion was made by Councilmember Reaves, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Peters, that this item be approved. The motion passed unanimously. 2. CITIZENS' COMMUNICATIONS Kevin Robles spoke regarding streets and safety. 3. CONSENT AGENDA A) Approval of a resolution amending Resolution 2014-R38 to support structural and design changes to the San Antonio Street Bridge over the Comal River. B) Approval of acquisition funds in the amount of $300,000.00 for purchasing Right of Way, Drainage Easements, and Utility Easements on the Klein Road Reconstruction Project. C) Approval of an amendment to the contract between the City of New Braunfels and the Greater New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce Inc. concerning the use of Hotel Occupancy Tax. E) Approval of the issuance of an invitation for competitive sealed proposals for the remodel of Fire Station #1 since the City Council finds that this delivery method will provide the best value to the City. F) Approval of the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 86-4 - Additional Rules and Regulations for control of Parks and Recreation areas and facilities, to redefine the term “smoking”. Approval of the Consent Agenda Mayor Casteel read the aforementioned captions, except for Item D which was pulled for further discussion. A motion was made by Councilmember Green, seconded by Councilmember Monceballez, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion passed unanimously. D) Approval of a contract with The Resource Professional Group for Monday, March 27, 2017 New Braunfels City Council Regular Meeting  hotel/motel tax collection services. Mayor Casteel read the aforementioned caption. Martie Simpson 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. 4. INDIVIDUAL ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION A) Public hearing and first reading of an ordinance amending Section 126-354 of the City of New Braunfels Code of Ordinances to revise Parking by Permit Area B. Mayor Casteel read the aforementioned caption. Greg Malatek presented the item. No one spoke during the public hearing. No action was taken. The item died for lack of a motion. B) Public hearing and consideration of the first reading of an ordinance designating approximately 0.29 acre, part of Lots 282 and 283, City Block 1035, addressed as 195 Jahn Street as a Local Historic Landmark to be known as the Brietzke Haus. Mayor Casteel read the aforementioned caption. Christopher Looney presented the item. No one spoke during the public hearing. A motion was made by Councilmember Reaves, seconded by Councilmember García, that this item be approved. The motion passed unanimously. C) Public hearing and first reading of an ordinance rezoning approximately 98 acres out of the A. M. Esnaurizar Survey No. 1 Abstract 98, addressed at 253 S. Kowald Lane, from "APD" Agricultural/Pre-Development and "C-3" Commercial Districts to "Solms Monday, March 27, 2017 New Braunfels City Council Regular Meeting  Landing" Planned Development (SLPD) District with a Concept Plan. Mayor Casteel read the aforementioned caption. Christopher Looney presented the item. William Lockett and Burt Wellman spoke during the public hearing. A motion was made by Councilmember Green, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Peters, that this item be approved with staff recommendations. The motion passed unanimously. D) Discuss and consider approval of the City of New Braunfels FY 2016-17 first quarter investment report. Mayor Casteel read the aforementioned caption. Martie Simpson presented the item. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Peters, seconded by Councilmember Meadows, that this item be approved. The motion passed unanimously. E) Presentation and discussion regarding the FY 2016-17 first quarter financial report. Mayor Casteel read the aforementioned caption. Jared Werner presented the item. No action was taken. F) Discuss and consider acceptance of the FY 2015-16 Audit and Comprehensive Annual Financial Report performed by CliftonLarsonAllen LLP. Mayor Casteel read the aforementioned caption. Martie Simpson introduced the item. CliftonLarsonAllen Principal Raul Anaya, presented the item. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Peters, seconded by Monday, March 27, 2017 New Braunfels City Council Regular Meeting  Councilmember Reaves, to accept the FY 2015-16 Audit and the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. The motion passed unanimously. 5. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS A) Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the City Attorney in accordance with Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code. Mayor Casteel read the aforementioned caption. The City Council recessed into Executive Session from 7:51 p.m. - 8:13 p.m. No action or vote 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 8:13 p.m. No action or vote was taken. This regular City Council meeting adjourned at 8:13 p.m. Date Approved: April 10, 2017 ______________________________________ BARRON CASTEEL, MAYOR Attest: ______________________________________ PATRICK ATEN, CITY SECRETARY Monday, March 27, 2017 New Braunfels City Council Regular Meeting