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CITY OF NEW BRAUNFELS, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS 550 LANDA STREET MONDAY, MAY 10, 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 Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83369443180 or call (833) 926-2300 Webinar 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: COUNCILMEMBER BOWERS PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & SALUTE TO THE TEXAS FLAG PROCLAMATIONS: A) Teacher Appreciation Week 21-230 B) Economic Development Week 21-452 C) Small Business Week Proclamation 21-469 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. PRESENTATIONS: A) Presentation, discussion, and possible direction for an 21-374 update to the Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) to support City of New Braunfels, Texas Page 1 Posted On: 5/5/2021 3:53:56PM  City Council Agenda May 10, 2021 the preparation and development of future bond programs. Jennifer Cain, Capital Programs Manager B) Presentation, discussion, and possible direction to staff 21-377 regarding maintenance of sidewalks. Garry Ford, Jr., Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer C) Presentation and possible direction on the finalization of 21-470 the Veterans Memorial image selections. Jennifer Cain, Capital Programs Manager 1. MINUTES A) Discuss and consider approval of the minutes of the April 21-445 26, 2021 City Council Meeting. Caitlin Krobot, City Secretary 2. 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 resolution amending the language on the 21-465 ByLaws of the Arts Commission. Caitlin Krobot, City Secretary B) Approval of a resolution amending the language on the 21-466 ByLaws of the Heritage Commission. Caitlin Krobot, City Secretary C) Approval of a resolution amending the City of New 21-473 Braunfels Watershed Advisory Committee. Mark Enders, Watershed Program Manager D) Approval of annual routine recurring expenditures for FY 21-420 2021 in accordance with City Charter Section 9.17. Barbara Coleman, Purchasing Manager E) Approval of a contract with 50 Foot Design for the 21-437 production of two virtual watershed educational games associated with the Dry Comal Creek and Comal River Watershed Protection Plan. Mark Enders, Watershed Program Manager City of New Braunfels, Texas Page 2 Posted On: 5/5/2021 3:53:56PM  City Council Agenda May 10, 2021 Ordinances (In accordance with Section 3.10 of the City Charter, a descriptive caption of each ordinance shall be read on two separate days.) F) Approval of the second and final reading of an ordinance 21-442 regarding a proposed rezoning of approximately 2.3 acres out of the H. Foster Survey No. 34, Abstract No. 154, Comal County, Texas, addressed at 948 Broadway from "M-2" Heavy Industrial District to "MU-A" Low Intensity Mixed Use District. Christopher J. Looney, AICP, Planning and Development Services Director G) Approval of the second and final reading of an ordinance 21-456 regarding a proposed rezoning to amend an existing Special Use Permit to allow an addition to a non-conforming single-family residence in the "M-1" Light Industrial District, addressed at 394 North Market Avenue. Christopher J. Looney, AICP, Planning and Development Services Director H) Approval of the second and final reading of an ordinance 21-460 regarding a proposed rezoning to apply a Special Use Permit to allow multifamily residential use - up to 24 units per acre - in the "C-1A" Neighborhood Business District on approximately 10 acres out of the A. P. Fuquay Survey No. 35, Abstract No. 155, Comal County, Texas, located at the northwest corner of the intersection of E. Common Street and Old FM 306. Christopher J. Looney, AICP, Planning and Development Services Director 3. INDIVIDUAL ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION A) Discuss and consider approval of an ordinance declaring 21-450 the canvass and result of the General Election held on May 1, 2021, to elect two members of the New Braunfels City Council; containing a savings clause; declaring an effective date; and declaring an emergency. Caitlin Krobot, City Secretary B) Discuss and consider approval of an ordinance declaring 21-453 the canvass and result of the Special Election held on May 1, 2021 regarding 18 proposed charter amendments; Propositions A-R of the New Braunfels, Texas, City Charter; containing a savings clause; City of New Braunfels, Texas Page 3 Posted On: 5/5/2021 3:53:56PM  City Council Agenda May 10, 2021 declaring an effective date; and declaring an emergency. Caitlin Krobot, City Secretary C) Discuss and consider the confirmation of the City 21-472 Manager’s appointment of the Police Chief of the New Braunfels Police Department. Robert Camareno, City Manager D) Administration of the Oath of Office to the Police Chief of 21-471 the New Braunfels Police Department. Caitlin Krobot, City Secretary E) Discuss and consider approval of the appointment of 3 21-454 individuals for a term ending May 31, 2024 and 1 individual for an unexpired term ending May 31, 2022 to the Downtown Board. Caitlin Krobot, City Secretary F) Discuss and consider the approval of the Heritage 21-443 Commission recommendations for allocating grant awards from hotel occupancy tax to various heritage organizations of the City and authorizing the City Manager to execute contracts with the aforementioned organizations for the purpose of disbursement and use of funding. Caitlin Krobot, City Secretary G) Discuss and consider the approval of the Arts 21-444 Commission recommendations for allocating grant awards from hotel occupancy tax to various arts organizations of the City and authorizing the City Manager to execute contracts with the aforementioned organizations for the purpose of disbursement and use of funding. Caitlin Krobot, City Secretary H) Discuss and consider approval of the second and final 21-441 reading of an ordinance regarding a proposed rezoning of approximately 4.3 acres out of the J.M. Veramendi Survey No. 1, Abstract 2, Comal County, Texas, located at the southeast corner of the intersection of Gruene Road and Ewelling Lane from "R-2" Single and Two-Family District to "C-O" Commercial Office District. Christopher J. Looney, AICP, Planning and Development Services Director City of New Braunfels, Texas Page 4 Posted On: 5/5/2021 3:53:56PM  City Council Agenda May 10, 2021 I) Discuss and consider approval of the second and final 21-448 reading of an ordinance regarding a proposed rezoning of approximately 48 acres out of the O. Russell A-485 Survey 2, located in the 2200 block of FM 1102, from "M-1A" Light Industrial District to "MU-B" High Intensity Mixed Use District. Christopher J. Looney, AICP, Planning and Development Services Director J) Discuss and consider approval of the installation of 21-383 speed humps on Broadway Drive between Rusk Street and Flushing. Garry Ford, Jr., Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer K) Discuss and consider approval of the installation of 21-384 speed humps on Daisy Way between Marigold Way and Hibiscus. Garry Ford, Jr., Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer L) Public hearing and first reading of an ordinance 21-386 amending Section 126-354 of the City of New Braunfels Code of Ordinances to revise the effective time of Parking by Permit Areas A and B and amending Section 126-368 (m) of the City of New Braunfels Code of Ordinances to revise the reference to parking by permit areas in existing water recreation loading zones. Garry Ford, Jr., Assistant Public Works Director/City Engineer 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). ADJOURNMENT CERTIFICATION City of New Braunfels, Texas Page 5 Posted On: 5/5/2021 3:53:56PM  City Council Agenda May 10, 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: 5/5/2021 3:53:56PM