City Council

CITY OF NEW BRAUNFELS, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS 550 LANDA STREET MONDAY, MARCH 12, 2018 at 6:00 PM Barron Casteel, Mayor Chris Monceballez, Councilmember (District 4) Shane Hines, 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: Mayor Pro Tem Wayne Peters PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & SALUTE TO THE TEXAS FLAG REQUEST ALL PHONES AND OTHER DEVICES BE TURNED OFF, EXCEPT EMERGENCY ON-CALL PERSONNEL. PRESENTATIONS: A) Presentation and possible action on the recommendation of the Bond Advisory Committee. Robert Camareno, City Manager & Ray Still, Chair 1. MINUTES A) Discuss and consider approval of the minutes of the special City Council meeting of February 21, 2018, and the regular City Council meeting of February 26, 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 [1]  City Council Agenda March 12, 2018 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 an Additional Service Request in the amount of $93,145 from Trihydro Corporation regarding additional design, right-of-way and easement mapping, and survey required for the final design and plan submittal for the Klein Road Reconstruction Project. Jennifer Cain, Capital Program Manager B) Approval of a contract with SCS Engineers for the development of a Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan for the City’s Solid Waste and Recycling Division. Michael Mundell, Solid Waste Manager C) Approval of a modification to the Service Provider Agreement between the City of New Braunfels and the Comal County Emergency Services District No. 7. Kenneth Jacks, Fire Chief D) Approval of a resolution and the ratification of the submission of an application for funding under the U.S. Department of Justice, Victims of Crime Act Formula Grant Program through the Office of the Governor to continue funding for two years for one full-time liaison position and authorizing the City Manager to act on behalf of the City of New Braunfels in all matters related to this grant, including execution of all required documentation associated with any resulting award. Tom Wibert, Chief of Police E) Approval of a resolution and the ratification of the submission of an application for funding under the U.S. Department of Justice, Violence Against Women Formula Grant Program through the Office of the Governor - Criminal Justice Division to continue funding one full-time investigator position and authorizing the City Manager to accept funds and act on behalf of the City of New Braunfels in all matters related to this grant, including execution of all required documentation associated with any resulting award. Tom Wibert, Chief of Police F) Approval of a resolution and the ratification of the submission of an application for funding under the Federal Homeland Security Grant Program through the State Homeland Security Program to fund a [2]  City Council Agenda March 12, 2018 Mobile GIS Response Unit. Andrew Cardiel, Emergency Management Coordinator G) Approval of a Professional Service Agreement with Douchet and Associates for an amount of $31,450, for engineering design and project support for a stormwater quality treatment facility at North Houston Avenue. Mark Enders, Watershed Program Manager H) Approval of a resolution recommended by the New Braunfels Industrial Development Corporation to provide up to $150,000 to the City of New Braunfels for downtown parking improvement projects. Victor Garza, Economic Development Manager I) Approval of a resolution recommended by the New Braunfels Industrial Development Corporation to provide up to $32,522 to the Central Texas Technology Center for use in a primary job training facility. Victor Garza, Economic Development 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 and final 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 K) Approval of the second and final reading of an ordinance amending Section 126-354 of the Code of Ordinances to revise Parking by Permit Area H. Garry Ford, City Engineer L) Approval of the second and final 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 4. INDIVIDUAL ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION A) Discuss and consider approval of a resolution concerning air quality permit number 147392L001, which if approved would authorize construction and operation of a rock crushing plant located at the intersection of State Highway 46 and Farm to Market 3009. Barron Casteel, Mayor [3]  City Council Agenda March 12, 2018 B) Discuss and consider approval of an ordinance authorizing the issuance of the City of New Braunfels, Texas Utility System Revenue Bonds, Series 2018, pledging the Net Revenues of the City’s Waterworks, Sanitary Sewer and Electric Light and Power Systems to the Payment of said Bonds and resolving other matters incident and related thereto. Dawn Butrym, NBU CFO C) Discuss and consider approval of the appointment of one individual to the New Braunfels Housing Authority for a term ending January 22, 2020. Patrick Aten, City Secretary D) Discuss and consider approval of the first reading of an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances Chapter 118, Article V, Parkland. Stacey Dicke, Parks and Recreation Director E) Public hearing and consideration of the first reading of an ordinance regarding proposed amendments to the Code of Ordinances regarding development-related fees. Bryan Woods, Assistant City Manager F) Discuss and consider approval of the first reading of an ordinance modifying Chapter 86-7 “Operation of Vehicles in Parks”, Subsection (d) (2) “Exceptions” regarding resident tennis pass to include disc golf and basketball. Stacey Dicke, Parks and Recreation Director G) Discuss and consider approval of the second and final reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 86, Section 86-2 regarding reserved picnic areas and individual picnic table usage fees in city parks, Section 86-94 regarding swimming pool fees at the Landa Park Aquatic Complex and Section 86-98 Landa Haus rental and use fees. Stacey Dicke, Parks and Recreation Director H) 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. The applicant has withdrawn this application. Stacy Snell, Planning and Community Development Assistant Director [4]  City Council Agenda March 12, 2018 I) Discuss and consider a waiver of platting, zoning, and parkland dedication and development fees, requested by Comal County Habitat for Humanity, Inc. for the development of six new single-family residential lots presently addressed at 2420 Katy Street. Christopher J. Looney, Planning and Community Development Director J) Discuss and consider approval of a preliminary development agreement between the City of New Braunfels and Chesmar Homes, Ltd for improvements to be made at Goodwin Lane and Alligator Creek. Matthew Eckmann, Real Estate Manager K) Discuss and consider approval of a contract with Capital Excavation Company for roadway and drainage construction services; a onetime cost sharing payment to New Braunfels Utilities for utility construction services with Capital Excavation Company; authority for the City Manager to approve any changes up to seven percent for contingency expenditures; a contract with Raba-Kistner Consultants for materials testing services; and approval of additional design services with Moeller & Associates for the Solms Road/Morningside Drive/Rueckle Road & Utility Reconstruction Project as part of the 2013 Bond Program. Jennifer Cain, Capital Programs Manager L) Discuss and consider approval of a contract with J3 Company, LLC for roadway and drainage construction services; authority for the City Manager to approve any changes up to seven percent for contingency expenditures; a contract with Raba Kistner Consultants for materials testing services; and an approval for additional design and ROW services with Trihydro Corporation for the Klein Road Reconstruction Project as part of the 2013 Bond Program. Jennifer Cain, Capital Programs Manager M) Discuss and consider approval of a resolution recommended by the New Braunfels Industrial Development Corporation authorizing an expenditure of up to $183,000 to TaskUs Inc. for a project to create 450 new jobs. Victor Garza, Economic Development Manager N) Discuss and consider approval of a Chapter 380 Agreement with TaskUs Inc. a for-profit corporation. Victor Garza, Economic Development Manager 5. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS [5]  City Council Agenda March 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. 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 March 8, 2018, at 5:00 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. [6]