City Council

CITY OF NEW BRAUNFELS, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS 550 LANDA STREET MONDAY, OCTOBER 28, 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: Mayor Pro Tem Peters PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & SALUTE TO THE TEXAS FLAG REQUEST ALL PHONES AND OTHER DEVICES BE TURNED OFF, EXCEPT EMERGENCY ON-CALL PERSONNEL. PROCLAMATIONS: A) Chiropractic Health Month B) Wurstfest PRESENTATIONS: A) Wurstfest Jim Hill, Randy Rust, and Dan Krueger B) Presentation of Texas Amateur Athletic Federation awards to the Parks and Recreation Department. Stacey Dicke, Parks and Recreation Director C) Presentation of the proposed FY 2019-2020 Street Maintenance Plan. Greg Malatek, Public Works Director D) The impact of National Incident Based Reporting System on the 2018 New Braunfels Police Department crime statistics. [1]  City Council Agenda October 28, 2019 Tom Wibert, Chief of Police 1. MINUTES A) Discuss and consider approval of the minutes of the special City Council meeting of October 7, 2019, and the regular City Council meeting of October 14, 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 contracts with D & J Enterprises Inc. and CrowderGulf LLC to perform disaster debris removal services and a contract with DebrisTech LLC to perform disaster debris monitoring services. Deborah Kimball, Buyer B) Approval of a contract with the National Development Council and authorize the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. Jordan Matney, Assistant City Manager C) Approval of a resolution recommended by the New Braunfels Economic Development Corporation to approve a project expenditure not to exceed $250,000 in direct incentives for McCoy Corporation for a project found by the Board of Directors to promote or develop new or expanded business enterprises that create or retain primary jobs. Jordan Matney, Assistant City Manager D) Approval of a resolution recommended by the New Braunfels Economic Development Corporation to approve a project expenditure not to exceed $315,000 for a project related to airport facilities. Jordan Matney, Assistant City Manager E) Approval of the purchase of replacement network equipment at the Civic/Convention Center including the firewall, switches, and access points from GTS Technology Solutions, Inc. Stacey Dicke, Parks and Recreation Director [2]  City Council Agenda October 28, 2019 F) Approval of the purchase of five pieces of grounds equipment from Austin Turf and Tractor, Professional Turf Products and Trimax Mowing Systems utilizing BuyBoard and HGAC contracts for the Landa Park Golf Course. Stacey Dicke, Parks and Recreation Director G) Approval of the purchase and installation of Scott Breathing Air Compressor System (SBAC) at Central Fire Station No. 1 of the New Braunfels Fire Department. Patrick O’Connell, Fire Chief H) Approval for the purchase of hazardous material detection equipment for the New Braunfels Fire Department’s (NBFD) Hazmat team from FarrWest Environmental Supply, utilizing Homeland Security Grant Program funding. Patrick O’Connell, Fire Chief I) Approval of a budget amendment within the FY 2018-19 Airport, Solid Waste, and Golf Course Funds. Greg Gutierrez, Financial Analyst J) Approval of the purchase of 1.247 acres of right-of-way situated in the A.M. Esnaurizer Survey, Abstract 98 and being a portion of that tract described as Lot 2, Resubdivision Plat of Lots 1 and 2 Wostal Subdivision, Comal County, Texas, identified at 1604 North Interstate 35, New Braunfels and authorization for City Manager to execute all necessary conveyance documents. Matthew Eckmann, Facilities and Real Estate Manager K) Approval to authorize the City Manager to enter into a professional services contract with Moeller & Associates Engineering Solutions to complete the Preliminary Engineering Report for Barbarosa Road/Saur Lane between FM 1101 and FM 758. Joshua Niles, Capital Project 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.) L) Approval of the second and final reading of an ordinance amending the ordinance that increased the certification and education pay for certain Firefighters and Police Officers, by specifying these are annual payments and clarifying eligibility for Peace Officer Certification Pay. Nokihomis Willis, Human Resources Director M) Approval of the second and final reading of an ordinance amending [3]  City Council Agenda October 28, 2019 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 N) Approval of the second and final 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 4. INDIVIDUAL ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION A) Discuss and consider approval of the first reading of an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances Chapter 86 providing a discount on certain Parks and Recreation fees for active military personnel and veterans. Stacey Dicke, Parks and Recreation Director B) Public hearing and first reading of an ordinance regarding the proposed rezoning of approximately 0.83 acres consisting of Lot 21, Block 6, Rhine Terrace Subdivision, addressed at 1480 Post Road, from “C-1” Local Business District to “C-1A” General Business District. Christopher Looney, Planning and Community Development Director C) Public hearing and first reading of an ordinance amending the City’s Code of Ordinances, Chapter 144, Zoning, 1.4, Definitions, Section 5.1-4, Parking and Storage of Certain Vehicles, and, Section 2.4, Enforcement and Administration. Christopher J. Looney, Planning and Community Development Director D) Public hearing and first reading of an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 144, Zoning, Section 3.3-11, M-1 Light Industrial; Section 3.3-12, M-2 Heavy Industrial; Section 3.4-18, M-1A Light Industrial; Section 3.4-19, M-2A Heavy Industrial; and Section 4.2, Land Use Matrix, to modify authorized uses in these districts to create consistency between the two light industrial zoning districts and the two heavy industrial zoning districts. Christopher J. Looney, Planning and Community Development Director E) Public hearing and first reading of an ordinance regarding the proposed rezoning of approximately 1.1 acres out of the William Mockford Survey 285, addressed at 2944 Loop 337, from “R-2” Single and Two-family District to “C-1B” General Business District. Stacy Snell, Planning and Community Development Assistant Director [4]  City Council Agenda October 28, 2019 F) Public hearing and first reading of an ordinance regarding the proposed rezoning of 2050 and 2100 Hunter Road from “APD” Agricultural/Pre-Development District to “M-1A” Light Industrial District. Christopher J. Looney, Planning and Community Development Director G) Discuss and consider a request for a conditional sign permit for East Common Place Owners Association, to allow a proposed monument sign to exceed the adopted height and sign area standards, addressed at 1523 - 1535 East Common Street. Stacy Snell, Planning and Community Development Assistant Director 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 issues regarding economic development negotiations in accordance with Section 551.087, of the Texas Government Code, specifically related to: · Project Nautilus 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: · Solms/Morningside/Rueckle Utility and Road Reconstruction Project C) Deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate in accordance with Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code: · Property for City facilities 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 28, 2019 I hereby certify the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the bulletin board at the New Braunfels City Hall on October 25, 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]