City Council

CITY OF NEW BRAUNFELS, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS 550 LANDA STREET MONDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2018 at 6:00 PM Barron Casteel, Mayor Chris Monceballez, Councilmember (District 4) George Green, Councilmember (District 1) Wayne Peters, Mayor Pro Tem (District 5) Justin Meadows, Councilmember (District 2) Leah A. García, Councilmember (District 6) Ron Reaves, Councilmember (District 3) Robert Camareno, City Manager MISSION STATEMENT The City of New Braunfels will add value to our community by planning for the future, providing quality services, encouraging community involvement and being responsive to those we serve. AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CALL OF ROLL: City Secretary INVOCATION: Councilmember Justin Meadows PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & SALUTE TO THE TEXAS FLAG REQUEST ALL PHONES AND OTHER DEVICES BE TURNED OFF, EXCEPT EMERGENCY ON-CALL PERSONNEL. PROCLAMATIONS: A) Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month B) National LULAC Week C) Love My Library Month D) President George Washington Day PRESENTATIONS: A) Update on the Dry Comal Creek Watershed Protection Plan and water quality monitoring. Mark Enders, Watershed Program Manager B) Presentation on preparations for the 2018 River Season. Amy Niles, River Operations Manager, & Judy Young, CVB C) Presentation to Parks and Recreation Aquatics Division for selection as the Texas Public Pool Council Agency of the Year. Stacey Dicke, Parks and Recreation Director [1]  City Council Agenda February 12, 2018 1. MINUTES A) Discuss and consider approval of the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of January 22, 2018. Patrick Aten, City Secretary 2. CITIZENS' COMMUNICATIONS This time is for citizens to address the City Council on issues and items of concerns not on this agenda. There will be no City Council action at this time. 3. CONSENT AGENDA All items listed below are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the City Council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember or citizen so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered as part of the normal order of business. Resolutions & Action Items A) Approval of the appointment of two individuals to the Heritage Commission for terms ending March 11, 2021. Patrick Aten, City Secretary B) Approval of a land lease agreement between the City of New Braunfels and John Bordano for property located at the New Braunfels Regional Airport for the construction of a hangar. Matthew Eckmann, Real Estate Manager C) Approval of a contract with McCall, Parkhurst & Horton for bond counsel services. Martie Simpson, Director of Finance D) Approval of an annual contract with Revenue Optimization Solutions, LLC for the approval, modeling, and cost reporting for the Texas Ambulance Supplemental Payment Program in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations. James Sellers, Fire Department Quartermaster E) Approval of several vehicles to be declared as surplus prior to being sold at auction. Jennifer Gates, Buyer F) Approval of an amendment to the authorized position listing for the Das Rec New Braunfels Recreation Center Jared Werner, Director of Human Resources G) Approval of an expenditure to The AMMO Group for promotions and [2]  City Council Agenda February 12, 2018 marketing of Das Rec, New Braunfels Recreation Center. Stacey Dicke, Parks and Recreation Director H) Approval of acquisition funds for purchasing Right of Way and Drainage Easement from Michael and Casey Wilkinson on the Live Oak Avenue/Katy Street Improvements Project. Matthew Eckmann, Real Estate Manager I) Approval of acquisition funds for purchasing Right of Way from Fellowship Bible Church of New Braunfels, Parcel 3 on the Solms/Morningside/Rueckle Road Reconstruction Project. Matthew Eckmann, Real Estate Manager Ordinances (In accordance with Section 3.10 of the City Charter, a descriptive caption of each ordinance shall be read on two separate days.) J) Approval of the second reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 86 by adopting membership and rental fees for Das Rec, New Braunfels Recreation Center. Stacey Dicke, Parks and Recreation Director K) Approval of the first reading of an ordinance amending Section 126-346 of the Code of Ordinances to restrict parking on both sides of the Southbound IH-35 Frontage Road between Conrads Lane and Oak Creek Way. Garry Ford, City Engineer 4. INDIVIDUAL ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION A) Discuss and consider approval of the first reading of an ordinance amending the City of New Braunfels Code of Ordinances, Chapter 114, Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public Places, Article IV, Right-Of-Way Access and Management, Relating to Section 94, Permit Required; Application, to allow for a Capital Projects Access Permit. Matthew Eckmann, Real Estate Manager B) Discuss and consider approval of the first reading of an ordinance to install an all-way stop at the intersection of Frances Street and Stonecrest Path. Garry Ford, City Engineer C) Discuss and consider approval of a resolution recommended by the New Braunfels Industrial Development Corporation to provide up to $500,000 in financial incentives to Palfinger Inc. for the creation and retention of up to 200 new jobs. [3]  City Council Agenda February 12, 2018 Victor Garza, Economic Development Manager D) Public hearing and consideration of the first reading of an ordinance regarding a rezoning of approximately 52 acres out of the A.M. Esnaurizar Survey, Abstract 20, located on the north side of State Highway 46 and approximately 1,100 feet southeast of the intersection of State Highway 46 and Prairie View Lane from “APD” Agricultural / Pre-Development District and “C-1” Local Business District to “Rippen Ranch” Planned Development District, with a Concept Plan. Stacy Snell, Planning and Community Development Assistant Director E) Public hearing and consideration of the first reading of an ordinance regarding the proposed rezoning of 14.87 acres out of the J. M. Veramendi A-2 Survey, addressed at 1656 Gruene Road, from “R-2” Single and Two-family District to Village at Gruene Planned Development District (VGPD) with a Concept Plan and Development Standards. Christopher J. Looney, Planning and Community Development Director F) Public hearing and consideration of the first reading of an ordinance regarding a request for rezoning to apply a Special Use Permit to allow the bulk storage of up to 36,000 gallons of fuel in aboveground tanks on approximately 3.6 acres out of the J.M. Veramendi Survey 1, Abstract 2, addressed at 1290 River Road. Christopher J. Looney, Planning and Community Development Director G) Discuss and consider approval of the first reading of an ordinance amending the bylaws of the New Braunfels Downtown Development Board to reflect the National Main Street Center’s refreshed Four Point Approach. Amy McWhorter, Downtown Development Coordinator/Historic Preservation Officer H) Discuss and consider a waiver to allow the escrow of funds for sidewalk construction along Zipp Road associated with The Silos, Unit 3, Subdivision. Christopher J. Looney, Planning and Community Development Director I) Discuss and consider a request for a conditional sign permit for a multi-tenant monument sign for Christus Santa Rosa Physicians Ambulatory Surgery Center, located at 1750 East Common Street. Stacy A.M. Snell, Planning and Community Development Assistant Director 5. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS [4]  City Council Agenda February 12, 2018 In accordance with Texas Government Code, Subchapter D, the City Council may convene in a closed session to discuss any of the following items; any final action or vote taken will be in public. A) 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: · acquisition of 151.43 acres located at southeast corner of FM 1044 and Klein Road legally known as 151.43 acres out of the Sarah Dewitt Survey No. 48, Abstract No. 103 in Guadalupe County for a project related to recreational or community facilities. NOTE: The City Council reserves the right to retire into executive session concerning any of the items listed on this Agenda whenever it is considered necessary and legally justified under the Open Meetings Act (Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code). 6. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY NECESSARY ACTION RELATING TO THE EXECUTIVE SESSION AS DESCRIBED ABOVE. CERTIFICATION I hereby certify the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the bulletin board at the New Braunfels City Hall on February 9, 2018, at 3:00 p.m. _____________________________________ Patrick Aten, City Secretary NOTE: Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, or large print, are requested to contact the City Secretary’s Office at 221-4010 at least two (2) work days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made. [5]