City Council

CITY OF NEW BRAUNFELS, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS 550 LANDA STREET MONDAY, MARCH 22, 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: Telephone Only: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89332004990 or call (833) 926-2300 Webinar ID: 893 3200 4990 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. AMENDED AGENDA CALL TO ORDER CALL OF ROLL: CITY SECRETARY REQUEST ALL PHONES AND OTHER DEVICES BE TURNED OFF, EXCEPT EMERGENCY ON-CALL PERSONNEL. INVOCATION: MAYOR BROCKMAN PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & SALUTE TO THE TEXAS FLAG PROCLAMATIONS: A) Theatre in Our Schools Month 21-229 PRESENTATIONS: A) Presentation of the 2020 Achievement of Excellence in 21-257 Libraries Award to the New Braunfels Public Library Gretchen Pruett, Library Director B) Retiree Recognition - Jose Munoz 21-276 1. MINUTES A) Discuss and consider approval of the minutes of the 21-264 March 8, 2021 City Council meeting. City of New Braunfels, Texas Page 1 Posted On: 3/19/2021 4:46:20PM  City Council Agenda March 22, 2021 Caitlin Krobot, 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 a contract with Imperium Public Affairs to 21-277 coordinate legislative support services during the 2021 legislature. Jared Werner, Chief Financial Officer B) Approval of a resolution of the City of New Braunfels 21-253 consenting to the addition of certain land into Comal County Water Improvement District Number 1A (Veramendi) Jeff Jewell, Director of Economic and Community Development C) Discuss and consider approval of naming new park 21-54 property Timmermann Park. Ylda Capriccioso, Park Development Manager D) Approval for purchase of 3 p r e f a b r i c a t e d 21-266 restroom-concession buildings from Restroom Facilities Ltd for placement at Zipp Family Sports Park in the amount of $867,030 plus a 10% contingency and authority for the City Manager to execute any change orders up to the contingency amount. Jennifer Cain, Capital Programs Manager E) Approval of a professional services agreement with 20-659 Vickrey & Associates, LLC. for preliminary design services of Alligator Creek Trail Master Plan. Stacey Dicke, Parks and Recreation Director F) Approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of 21-283 New Braunfels, Texas, approving a recommendation of the New Braunfels Economic Development Corporation City of New Braunfels, Texas Page 2 Posted On: 3/19/2021 4:46:20PM  City Council Agenda March 22, 2021 to provide up to $58,000 the City of New Braunfels to partially fund a professional services agreement with Vickrey & Associates, LLC. for preliminary design services of Alligator Creek Trail Master Plan for the Parks Department. Jeff Jewell, Economic Development Manager G) Approval of a resolution of the City of New Braunfels, 21-20 Texas, setting the public hearing on amending the Solms Landing Public Improvement District within the corporate boundaries of the City of New Braunfels, Texas, pursuant to chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code; authorizing the mailing and publication of notice of the public hearing in accordance with chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code. Jared Werner, Chief Financial Officer H) Approval of issuance of contract modification with Freese 21-235 & Nichols, Inc. to continue work on the technical assessment and adoption support to the southeast sector of the City of New Braunfels Thoroughfare Plan. Garry Ford, Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer I) Approval of annual routine recurring expenditures for FY 21-265 2021 in accordance with City Charter Section 9.17. Barbara Coleman, Purchasing 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 21-259 regarding a request from the Humane Society of New Braunfels Area (HSNBA) to waive development related fees for their new spay and neuter building. Bryan Ruiz, Neighborhood Services Manager K) Approval of the second and final reading of proposed 21-261 amendments to Chapter 6, Animals, related to tethering, keeping of rabbits, general standards of pet care, and penalties, as recommended by the Animal Services Advisory Board. Christopher J. Looney, AICP, Planning and Development Services Director City of New Braunfels, Texas Page 3 Posted On: 3/19/2021 4:46:20PM  City Council Agenda March 22, 2021 4. INDIVIDUAL ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION A) Approval of the appointment of two individuals for terms 21-274 ending 3/11/2024 and one individual for an unexpired term ending 3/11/2023 to the Heritage Commission. Caitlin Krobot, City Secretary B) Public hearing and first reading of an ordinance 21-245 regarding a proposed rezoning to amend an existing Special Use Permit to allow for two-story townhomes on approximately 10 acres located on the west side of Independence Drive, approximately 1,300 feet north of the intersection of Independence Drive and Oak Run Parkway. Christopher J. Looney, AICP, Planning and Development Services Director C) Public hearing and first reading of an ordinance 21-149 regarding the proposed rezoning of approximately 19.963 acres out of the Sarah DeWitt Survey No. 48, Abstract No. 103, in Guadalupe County, Texas, located at the northeast corner of the intersection of FM 725 and East Klein Road, from “R-1” Single-Family District and “APD” Agricultural/Pre-Development District to “REAPD” River’s Edge Apartments Planned Development District. Christopher J. Looney, AICP, Planning and Development Services Director D) Public hearing and first reading of an ordinance 21-247 regarding a proposed rezoning to apply a Special Use Permit to allow outdoor music in the “C-1” Local Business District adjacent to residential use on approximately 1.2 acres consisting of Lot 5, Block 1, Rio Vista Addition, addressed at 1951 Gruene Road. Christopher J. Looney, AICP, Planning and Development Services Director E) Public hearing and first reading of an ordinance 21-239 regarding a proposed revision to the Town Creek Planned Development (TCPD) concept plan and development standards, on approximately 66 acres located at North Academy and North Walnut Avenues. Christopher J. Looney, AICP, Planning and Development Services Director F) Public hearing and first reading of an ordinance 21-240 regarding a proposed rezoning to apply a Special Use Permit to allow short term rental of two single-family City of New Braunfels, Texas Page 4 Posted On: 3/19/2021 4:46:20PM  City Council Agenda March 22, 2021 residences in the “C-2” General Business District, addressed at 274 and 290 East Bridge Street. Christopher J. Looney, AICP, Planning and Development Services Director G) Public hearing and first reading of an ordinance 21-251 regarding a proposed amendment to an existing Special Use Permit allowing a manufactured home community in the “M-1A” Light Industrial District on approximately 45 acres out of the Orilla Russell Survey No. 2, Abstract No. 485, Comal County, Texas, located on the south side of Orion Drive, west of Goodwin Lane and east of the Pacific Rail Road. Christopher J. Looney, AICP, Planning and Development Services Director H) Public hearing and first reading of an ordinance 21-248 regarding a proposed rezoning to apply a Special Use Permit to allow short term rental of a single-family residence in the C-2 Central Business District at 307 W. Bridge Street. Christopher J. Looney, AICP, Planning and Development Services Director I) Discuss and consider approval of a resolution supporting 21-238 the submission of City of New Braunfels and Texas Department of Transportation projects to the Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization for federal funding in Fiscal Years 2023-2026. Garry Ford, Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer J) Discuss and consider approval of the installation of 21-219 speed humps on Kowald Lane between Post Road and IH-35. Garry Ford, Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer K) Public hearing and first reading of an ordinance 21-220 amending Section 126-354 of the City of New Braunfels Code of Ordinances to revise Parking by Permit Area G. Garry Ford, Assistant Public Works Directory/City Engineer L) Public hearing and first reading of an ordinance to 21-224 amend Section 126-186 to restrict through truck traffic on Lake Front Avenue between the IH 35 Frontage Road and Freiheit Road and Freiheit Road between Lake Front Avenue and SH 46. Garry Ford, Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer City of New Braunfels, Texas Page 5 Posted On: 3/19/2021 4:46:20PM  City Council Agenda March 22, 2021 M) Public hearing and first reading of an ordinance to 21-226 amend Section 126-346 to establish a no parking zone on E San Antonio Street at N Gilbert Avenue. Garry Ford, Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer 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, 21-284 or removal 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 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: 3/19/2021 4:46:20PM