City Council

CITY OF NEW BRAUNFELS, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS 550 LANDA STREET MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 2021 at 6:00 PM Rusty Brockman, Mayor Matthew E. Hoyt, Councilmember (District 4) Shane Hines, Councilmember (District 1) Jason E. Hurta, Councilmember (District 5) Justin Meadows, Mayor Pro Tem (District 2) James Blakey, Councilmember (District 6) Harry Bowers, Councilmember (District 3) Robert Camareno, City Manager To participate via zoom use the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83369443180 or call (833) 926-2300 with ID#: 833 6944 3180 To participate via zoom use the following link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83369443180 or call (833) 926-2300 with ID#: 833 6944 3180 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 REQUEST ALL PHONES AND OTHER DEVICES BE TURNED OFF, EXCEPT EMERGENCY ON-CALL PERSONNEL. INVOCATION: MICHAEL NOVAK, NEW BRAUNFELS POLICE DEPARTMENT CHAPLAIN PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & SALUTE TO THE TEXAS FLAG PRESENTATIONS: A) Update from the City Manager on the City’s Response to 21-24 COVID-19 Robert Camareno, City Manager 1. MINUTES A) Discuss and consider approval of the minutes of the 21-23 regular City Council meeting of December 14, 2020. Caitlin Krobot, City Secretary City of New Braunfels, Texas Page 1 Posted On: 1/7/2021 4:16:03PM  City Council Agenda January 11, 2021 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 issuance of an invitation for competitive 20-918 sealed proposals for construction of a fiber optic network to connect new City buildings as a part of the May 2019 Bond Election since the City Council finds that this delivery method will provide the best value to the City. Tony Gonzalez, Director of Information Technology B) Approval of a contract with GTS Technology Solutions to 21-12 support the replacement of the City’s network infrastructure and associated equipment Tony Gonzalez, Director of Information Technology C) Approval of master professional services contract with 20-921 Cleary Zimmermann Engineers to provide commissioning services for construction oversight, inspections, and coordination for future projects, including but not limited to upcoming new build of Fire Stations 2 and 3 and Westside Library Branch. Joshua Niles, Capital Project Manager D) Approval to renew the following annual contracts, as 20-922 allowed for by their contract language: Collection of Household Hazardous Waste, Financial Advisory Services, Firefighter Physical Exams, Bond Counsel Services and Hotel Occupancy Tax Collection and Compliance Services. Debbie Kimball, Buyer E) Approval of the City of New Braunfels FY 2020 Fourth 21-15 Quarter Investment Report. Sandy Paulos, Assistant Chief Financial Officer City of New Braunfels, Texas Page 2 Posted On: 1/7/2021 4:16:03PM  City Council Agenda January 11, 2021 F) Approval of modification to professional services contract 21-19 with Pape-Dawson Engineers, Inc. to complete Phase 2 of the City’s Accessibility ADA Transition Plan. Christopher J. Looney, AICP, Planning and Development Services Director G) Approval of a ratification for a contract price increase 21-8 with M&S Engineering for design changes to Alves Lane Improvements Project engineering contract. Jennifer Cain, Capital Programs Manager H) Approval of the purchase of dump trucks from 21-26 Freightliner of Austin and a street sweeper truck from Heil of Texas utilizing funding awarded by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) FY 2020 Texas Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Program. Greg Malatek, Public Works Director I) Approval of the appointment of two individuals to the Arts 21-18 Commission for terms ending January 31, 2024. Caitlin Krobot, City Secretary 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 21-2 to amend Section 126-346 to establish no parking zones on E San Antonio Street at Comal Avenue and S Gilbert Avenue. Garry Ford, P.E., Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer K) Approval of the second and final reading of an ordinance 20-923 regarding a proposed rezoning to apply a Special Use Permit to allow a single family residential use in the “M-1” Light Industrial District on 0.22 acres out of Lots 240 and 241 NCB 2014, addressed at 394 N. Market Avenue. Christopher J. Looney, AICP, Planning and Development Services Director L) Approval of the second and final reading of an ordinance 20-929 regarding a proposed amendment to an existing Special Use Permit for an animal shelter to allow an additional building and parking lot for the purpose of spaying and neutering dogs and cats at 3353 Morningside Drive. Christopher J. Looney, AICP, Planning and Development Services Director City of New Braunfels, Texas Page 3 Posted On: 1/7/2021 4:16:03PM  City Council Agenda January 11, 2021 M) Approval of the second and final reading of an ordinance 21-1 establishing a credit card processing reimbursement fee for the use of credit and debit cards as a form of payment for fees, fines, court costs and other charges; repealing all ordinances in conflict, containing a savings clause; and declaring an effective date. Sandy Paulos, Assistant Chief Financial Officer 4. INDIVIDUAL ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION A) Discuss and consider approval of the appointment of one 21-16 individual to the River Advisory Committee for a term ending December 8, 2023. Caitlin Krobot, City Secretary B) Discussion and possible action regarding an update to 20-575 the 2010 Citywide Hike and Bike Trail plan. Ylda Capriccioso, Park Development Manager C) Discuss and consider approval of the purchase of 20-940 all-ability playground equipment/swings for Fischer Park with Park & Play Structures through Buy Board Contract 592-19. Ylda Capriccioso, Park Development Manager D) Public hearing and possible direction to staff regarding 21-14 funding recommendations for the CDBG-CV Grant Program utilizing an additional allocation of funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the associated CARES Act Substantial Amendment to the approved CDBG Program Year 2019 Annual Action Plan to incorporate CDBV-CV Round 3 funding. Jennifer Gates, Grants Coordinator E) Public hearing and first reading of an ordinance 21-22 amending Chapter 126, Division 2 of the City of New Braunfels Code of Ordinances for parking restrictions on Loma Vista Street between Heynis South and Becker Street. Greg Malatek, Public Works Director F) Public hearing and first reading of an ordinance 21-9 amending Section 126-354 of the City of New Braunfels Code of Ordinances to revise Parking by Permit Area G. City of New Braunfels, Texas Page 4 Posted On: 1/7/2021 4:16:03PM  City Council Agenda January 11, 2021 Garry Ford, Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer G) Public hearing and first reading of an ordinance 21-4 amending Section 126-186 of the Code of Ordinances to prohibit through truck traffic on West Mill Street between Academy Avenue and Walnut Avenue. Garry Ford, Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer H) Public hearing and first reading of an ordinance 20-938 regarding a proposed rezoning of approximately 38 acres out of Subdivision No. 112 of the A.M. Esnaurizar Eleven League Grant, located on SH 46 South, adjacent to Stonegate Subdivision, from “APD” Agricultural/Pre-Development District and “PD” Planned Development District to “ZH-A” Zero Lot Line Home District. Christopher J. Looney, AICP, Planning and Development Services 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 the appointment, evaluation, duties, discipline, 21-51 or removal of the City Manager and the City Attorney 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 City of New Braunfels, Texas Page 5 Posted On: 1/7/2021 4:16:03PM  City Council Agenda January 11, 2021 I hereby certify the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the bulletin board at the New Braunfels City Hall. _____________________________________ Caitlin Krobot, 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. City of New Braunfels, Texas Page 6 Posted On: 1/7/2021 4:16:03PM