City Council

CITY OF NEW BRAUNFELS, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS 550 LANDA STREET MONDAY, OCTOBER 14, 2019 at 6:00 PM Barron Casteel, Mayor Matthew E. Hoyt, 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) Harry Bowers, 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 Hoyt PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & SALUTE TO THE TEXAS FLAG REQUEST ALL PHONES AND OTHER DEVICES BE TURNED OFF, EXCEPT EMERGENCY ON-CALL PERSONNEL. PROCLAMATIONS: A) German-American Month B) Domestic Violence Awareness Month C) Chamber of Commerce Week D) Family Promise Week PRESENTATIONS: A) Presentation on proposed new residential zoning districts. Christopher J. Looney, Planning and Community Development Director B) End of 2019 River Season Report. Amy Niles, River Operations Manager C) A presentation on the Comal River Improvement Project Amy Niles, River Operations Manager 1. MINUTES [1]  City Council Agenda October 14, 2019 A) Discuss and consider approval of the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of September 23, 2019, and the special meeting of September 30, 2019. 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 purchase five front load collection vehicles and one container handler truck from Chastang’s Bayou City Autocar through Buyboard contracts. Michael Mundell, Solid Waste Manager B) Approval of the issuance of an invitation for competitive seal proposals as the project delivery method and approval for a contract modification with KFW Engineers for final design, bid phase, and construction phase services for Goodwin/Conrads Lane as part of the 2019 Bond Program. Jennifer Cain, Capital Programs Manager C) Approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Agreement with Richard J. Leidl, P.C. for federal legislative services on behalf of the City of New Braunfels. Robert Camareno, City Manager D) Approval of a ratification of the submission of a grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice FY 2019 Bulletproof Vest Partnership program, and authorization for the City Manager to accept funds and execute all contract documents associated with the grant. Tom Wibert, Chief of Police E) Approval of annual routine recurring expenditures for FY 2019-20 in accordance with City Charter Section 9.17. Barbara Coleman, Purchasing Manager F) Approval of an annual contract with AHI Facility Services, Inc. to perform custodial services for the City of New Braunfels at several City [2]  City Council Agenda October 14, 2019 facilities and the appropriate budget transfer. Deborah Kimball, Buyer G) Approval of a contract modification with Komatsu Architecture to provide final design, bid phase, and construction phase services for a new Westside Library facility as part of the 2019 Bond Program. Joshua Niles, Capital Project Manager H) Approval of a contract with Dean Word Company for roadway and sidewalk work and authorization for the City Manager to approve any change order up to the seven percent contingency amount as well as all other necessary project expenditures on California Boulevard as part of the 2019 Bond Program. Joshua Niles, Capital Project Manager I) Approval of a contract with Clark Construction of Texas for roadway and sidewalk work and authorization for the City Manager to approve any change order up to the seven percent contingency amount as well as all other necessary project expenditures on Common Street as part of the 2013 Bond Program. Joshua Niles, Capital Project Manager J) Approval of a contract with NeoGov for human resource management software. Nokihomis Willis, Human Resources and Risk Management Director K) Approval of a contract with Clark Construction of Texas for roadway and curb work and authorization for the City Manager to approve any change order up to the seven percent contingency amount as well as all other necessary project expenditures on W. San Antonio Street, from Hill Ave to Walnut Ave as part of the 2013 Bond Program. Jennifer Cain, Capital Program Manager L) Approval of a contract with MAC, Inc for construction services and authority for the City Manager to approve any changes up to seven percent Owner and Contractor contingencies as well as other necessary project expenditures for the City Wide Pedestrian Improvement project. Jennifer Cain, Capital Program 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.) M) Approval of the first reading of an ordinance amending the ordinance that increased the certification and education pay for certain [3]  City Council Agenda October 14, 2019 Firefighters and Police Officers, by specifying these are annual payments and clarifying eligibility for Peace Officer Certification Pay. Nokihomis Willis, Human Resources Director N) Approval of the second and final reading of an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 144, Zoning, Section 4.2, Land Use Matrix, to correct inadvertent typographical errors. Christopher Looney, Planning and Community Development Director O) Approval of the second and final reading of an ordinance regarding the proposed rezoning of 7.2 acres addressed at 144 Rueckle Road, from "C-1B" General Business District to "M-2A" Heavy Industrial District. Christopher J. Looney, AICP, Planning and Community Development Director 4. INDIVIDUAL ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION A) Discuss and consider approval of the appointment of one individual to the Watershed Advisory Committee for a term ending April 18, 2020. Patrick Aten, City Secretary B) Discuss and consider approval of the appointment of two individuals to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for terms ending October 13, 2022. Patrick Aten, City Secretary C) Discuss and consider the second and final reading of an ordinance regarding a proposed rezoning to apply a Special Use Permit on 45 acres out of the Orilla Russell League Survey, No. 2, Abstract No. 485, located on the south side of Orion Drive and east of the Union Pacific Rail Road, to allow a manufactured home community in the “M-1A” Light Industrial District. Christopher J. Looney, Planning and Community Development Director D) Public hearing and approval of the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 130, Article IV, Section 130-167 of the Code of Ordinances Relating to Water Rates; and adding to Chapter 130, Article IV, Section 130-172 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of New Braunfels Relating to a Water Supply Fee. Dawn Schriewer, NBU CFO E) Public hearing and approval of the first reading of an ordinance amending Chapter 130, Article V, Section 130-257 of the Code of Ordinances relating to Sewer Rates. Dawn Schriewer, NBU CFO F) Discuss and consider approval of the second and final reading of an [4]  City Council Agenda October 14, 2019 ordinance amending Chapter 90, Peddlers and Solicitors, to prohibit the placement of commercial handbills or flyers on private property that has a posted sign prohibiting solicitation. Valeria M. Acevedo, City Attorney 5. 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 the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate in accordance with Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code: · Property for right of way B) Deliberate pending/contemplated litigation, settlement offer(s), and matters concerning privileged and unprivileged client information deemed confidential by Rule 1.05 of the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct in accordance with Section 551.071, of the Texas Government Code, specifically: · Public Improvement District C) Deliberate issues regarding economic development negotiations in accordance with Section 551.087, of the Texas Government Code, specifically related to: · Project Nautilus D) Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the City Manager in accordance with Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code. 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. 7. ADJOURNMENT CERTIFICATION [5]  City Council Agenda October 14, 2019 I hereby certify the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the bulletin board at the New Braunfels City Hall on October 9, 2019, at 2:00 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]