City Council

CITY OF NEW BRAUNFELS, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS 550 LANDA STREET MONDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 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 Chris Monceballez PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & SALUTE TO THE TEXAS FLAG REQUEST ALL PHONES AND OTHER DEVICES BE TURNED OFF, EXCEPT EMERGENCY ON-CALL PERSONNEL. PROCLAMATIONS: A) Comal County Junior Livestock Show Association 50th Year PRESENTATIONS: A) Presentation and possible action on the purchase of 151.43 acres out of the Sarah DeWitt Survey No. 48, Abstract No. 103, Guadalupe County, Texas to be developed as a future regional sports complex. Matthew Eckmann, Real Estate Manager 1. MINUTES A) Discuss and consider approval of the minutes of the special City Council meetings of February 2 and February 5, 2018, and the regular City Council meeting of February 12, 2018. Patrick Aten, City Secretary 2. CITY COUNCIL ACTIONS [1]  City Council Agenda February 26, 2018 A) Complete and issue Certificate of Election to the District 1 Councilmember-elect. Patrick Aten, City Secretary B) Administer oath of office to District 1 Councilmember-elect Shane Hines. Patrick Aten, City Secretary 3. 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. 4. 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 a resolution approving the recommendation of the New Braunfels Industrial Development Corporation for a project expenditure of up to $650,000 for land acquisition by the New Braunfels Industrial Development Corporation in partnership with the City of New Braunfels of 151.43 acres located at the southeast corner of Klein Road and FM 1044 legally described as 151.43 acres out of the Sarah DeWitt Survey No. 48, Abstract No. 103 in Guadalupe County for an economic development project authorized by Texas Local Government Code chapters 501 and 505 as amended; and declaring an effective date. Matthew Eckmann, Real Estate Manager B) Approval of a memorandum of understanding between the City of New Braunfels and the New Braunfels Parks Foundation relating to 25 acres out of 151.43 acres out of the Sarah DeWitt Survey No. 48, Abstract No. 103 in Guadalupe County, which will be donated to the New Braunfels Parks Foundation to be held in trust for the benefit of the City of New Braunfels. Matthew Eckmann, Real Estate Manager C) Approval of a BuyBoard contract with T.F. Harper & Associates, LLP for the purchase and installation of a playground shade structure at Solms Park. Stacey Dicke, Parks and Recreation Director [2]  City Council Agenda February 26, 2018 D) Approval of a resolution authorizing a project expenditure recommendation by the New Braunfels Industrial Development Corporation of up to $2,500,000 to the City of New Braunfels to make qualified improvements to Oak Run Middle School and New Braunfels Middle School sports fields. Jennifer Cain, Capital Programs Manager E) Approval of a resolution relating to establishing the City’s intention to reimburse itself for the prior lawful expenditure of funds relating to the construction of various city improvements from the proceeds of tax-exempt obligations to be issued by the city for authorized purposes; authorizing other matters incident and related thereto; and providing an effective date. Martie Simpson, Finance Director F) Approval of a resolution relating to establishing the City’s intention to reimburse itself for the for the prior lawful expenditure of funds relating to the construction of various city improvements from the proceeds of tax-exempt obligations to be issued by the city for authorized purposes; authorizing other matters incident and related thereto; and providing an effective date. Martie Simpson, Finance Director Ordinances (In accordance with Section 3.10 of the City Charter, a descriptive caption of each ordinance shall be read on two separate days.) G) Approval of the first reading of an ordinance amending Section 126-346 of the Code of Ordinances to restrict parking in front of the Fire Department Connection (FDC) on North Seguin Avenue at the Comal County Courthouse. Garry Ford, City Engineer H) Approval of the second and final 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 I) Approval of the second and final 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. [3]  City Council Agenda February 26, 2018 Matthew Eckmann, Real Estate Manager J) Approval of the second and final 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 K) Approval of the second and final reading of an ordinance to install an all-way stop at the intersection of Frances Street and Stonecrest Path. Garry Ford, City Engineer 5. INDIVIDUAL ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION A) Discuss and consider the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 86, Section 86-2 regarding reserved picnic areas and individual picnic table usage fees in city parks and Section 86-94 regarding swimming pool fees at the Landa Park Aquatic Complex. Stacey Dicke, Parks and Recreation Director B) Discuss and consider approval of the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 110 of the Code of Ordinances relating to Solid Waste commercial rates and proposed operational changes. Michael Mundell, Solid Waste Manager C) 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 H. Garry Ford, City Engineer 6. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS 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 issues regarding economic development negotiations in accordance with Section 551.087, of the Texas Government Code, including but not limited to: · Chapter 380 Agreement with Palfinger, Inc. 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). 7. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY NECESSARY ACTION RELATING TO THE EXECUTIVE SESSION AS DESCRIBED ABOVE. [4]  City Council Agenda February 26, 2018 CERTIFICATION I hereby certify the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the bulletin board at the New Braunfels City Hall on February 21, 2018, at 6:00 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]