City Council

CITY OF NEW BRAUNFELS, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS 550 LANDA STREET MONDAY, JUNE 23, 2025 at 6:00 PM Neal Linnartz, Mayor Lawrence Spradley, Mayor Pro Tem (District 4) Toni L. Carter, Councilmember (District 1) Mary Ann Labowski, Councilmember (District 5) Michael Capizzi, Councilmember (District 2) April Ryan, Councilmember (District 6) D. Lee Edwards, Councilmember (District 3) Robert Camareno, City Manager AGENDA AMENDED 06-20-2025 OUR MISSION The City of New Braunfels serves the community by planning for the future, responding to community needs, and preserving our natural beauty and unique heritage. 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 EDWARDS PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & SALUTE TO THE TEXAS FLAG PRESENTATIONS: A) Recognition of Jonathan Matocha's retirement. 25-707 Greg Malatek, Public Works Director B) Texas Municipal Clerks Achievement of Excellence 25-765 Award. Gayle Wilkinson, City Secretary City of New Braunfels, Texas Page 1 Posted On: 6/20/2025 5:18:01PM  City Council Agenda June 23, 2025 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. In the interest of protecting the City's network and data, the City is not accepting flash drives or electronic files for use during Citizens Communications. Please use hard copies, the overhead projector or access the City ’s online digital form to upload electronic files you would like the Mayor and Council to view. The digital form would need to be uploaded two (2) hours prior to the City Council meeting. A link to this form can be accessed on the City Secretary’s website. Individuals desiring to speak at citizen's communications should line up behind the podium and be ready to speak. 1. 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. Citizens must be present to pull an item. Action Items A) Approval of the June 9, 2025 city council regular and 25-770 executive session and the June 16, 2025 special meeting minutes. Natalie Baker, Assistant City Secretary B) Approval of the City Manager’s appointment of Horacio 25-505 Lucero to the Civil Service Commission for an unexpired term ending 11-30-2025. Gayle Wilkinson, City Secretary C) Approval of the Mayoral appointment for Timothy Dean 25-728 Word, III to the Transportation and Traffic Advisory Board for an unexpired At-Large position ending 05-31-2026. Gayle Wilkinson, City Secretary D) Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with 25-769 Kimley Horn & Associates, Inc. for the development of the City of New Braunfels Bicycle and Pedestrian Network Plan. Garry Ford, Transportation and Capital Improvements Director E) Approval of the Roadway Impact Fee Report for October 25-705 1, 2024 to March 31,2025. Scott McClelland, Assistant Transportation and Capital Improvements Director F) Approval of a contract amendment with Norris Design for 25-713 City of New Braunfels, Texas Page 2 Posted On: 6/20/2025 5:18:01PM  City Council Agenda June 23, 2025 additional services for the Zipp Family Sports Park. Scott McClelland, Assistant Transportation and Capital Improvements Director G) Approval for a sewer connection fee on the Zipp Family 25-748 Sports Park to Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority. Scott McClelland, Assistant Transportation and Capital Improvements Director H) Approval of a contract with American Fence Company for 25-772 the construction of the New Braunfels National Airport Perimeter Security Fence project and authority for the City Manager to approve changes up to the contingency. Scott McClelland, Assistant Transportation and Capital Improvements Director I) Approval of Service Agreements with Auto Xtras Inc, 25-774 Farrwest Specialty Vehicles, Industrial Communications and Kevin H Lawlor. Julie Gohlke, Assistant Purchasing Manager J) Approval of the City of New Braunfels FY 2025 Second 25-775 Quarter Investment Report. Carren Ridge - Accounting and Treasury Manager Resolutions K) Approval of a resolution supporting the submission of 25-692 projects to the U.S. Department of Transportation's Safe Streets and Roads for All grant program. Garry Ford, Transportation and Capital Improvements Director L) Approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of 25-766 New Braunfels, Texas, approving a Meet and Confer Agreement between the City and the New Braunfels Police Officers’ Association (NBPOA), and providing an effective date. Becca Miears, Director of Human Resources M) Approval of a resolution giving consent to the issuance of 25-784 Contract Revenue Bonds by Comal County Master Water Improvement District (Veramendi), Unlimited Tax Road Bonds by Comal County Water Improvement District No. 1A, Unlimited Tax Bonds by Comal County Water Improvement District No. 1D and Unlimited Tax Road Bonds by Comal County Water Improvement District No. 1F. Jeff Jewell, Economic and Community Development Director City of New Braunfels, Texas Page 3 Posted On: 6/20/2025 5:18:01PM  City Council Agenda June 23, 2025 Ordinances (In accordance with Section 3.10 of the City Charter, a descriptive caption of each ordinance shall be read on two separate days.) N) Approval of the first reading of an ordinance amending 25-564 the New Braunfels Code of Ordinances, Appendix D, Fee Schedule, by adding an Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) Release Petition filing fee. Christopher J. Looney, AICP, Planning and Development Services Director O) Approval of the second and final reading of an ordinance 25-768 establishing the number of positions in each classification in the New Braunfels Fire Department pursuant to Local Government Code, Chapter 143. Becca Miears, Director of Human Resources 2. INDIVIDUAL ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION Individuals desiring to speak to any individual item should line up behind the podium and be ready to speak when public comment is recognized. A) Public hearing and first reading of an ordinance to 25-759 rezone approximately 4 acres out of the J M Veramendi Survey, Abstract 2, from R-2 AH (Single-Family and Two-Family District with Airport Hazard Overlay) to C-4A AH (Resort Commercial District with Airport Hazard Overlay), currently addressed at 1251 Ervendberg Avenue. Christopher J. Looney, AICP Planning and Development Services Director B) Public hearing and first reading of an ordinance to add a 25-741 local historic landmark designation and rezone approximately 0.21 acres of Lot 5, New City Block 3019 from R-2 HD (Single Family and Two-Family District with a Historic District overlay) to R-2 HD HL (Single Family and Two-Family District with Historic District and Historic Landmark overlays), currently addressed at 648 West Mill Street. (HST25-134) Katie Totman, Historic Preservation Officer C) Public hearing and first reading of an ordinance 25-754 regarding proposed amendments to the City’s Code of Ordinances: Chapter 144, regarding sidewalk requirements. City of New Braunfels, Texas Page 4 Posted On: 6/20/2025 5:18:01PM  City Council Agenda June 23, 2025 Christopher J. Looney, AICP, Planning and Development Services Director D) Public hearing and first reading of an ordinance to 25-758 rezone approximately 5 acres out of the John Thompson Survey 21, Abstract 608, from C-3 (Commercial District) and APD (Agricultural/Pre-Development District) to C-1B (General Business District), currently addressed at 4001 IH 35 S. Christopher J. Looney, AICP Planning and Development Services Director E) Discuss and consider the second and final reading of an 25-675 Ordinance Amending Chapter 130, Article III, Sections 130-56, 130-57, and 130-58, Code of Ordinances of the City of New Braunfels, Texas Adjusting Electric Rates and Charges for Fiscal Year 2026; Providing for Adjustments of Electric Rates and Charges for Fiscal Year 2027; Resolving Other Matters Incident and Related Hereto; Repealing All Other Ordinances and Parts of Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Containing a Savings Clause; and Providing an Effective Date. Ryan Kelso, New Braunfels Utilities Chief Executive Officer F) Discuss and consider the second and final reading of an 25-676 Ordinance Amending Chapter 130, Article IV, Section 130-167, Code Of Ordinances of the City of New Braunfels, Texas Adjusting Water Rates and Charges for Fiscal Year 2026; Providing for Adjustments of Water Rates and Charges for Fiscal Year 2027; Resolving Other Matters Incident and Related Thereto; Repealing All Other Ordinances and Parts of Ordinances in Conflict Herewith; Containing a Savings Clause; and Providing an Effective Date. Ryan Kelso, New Braunfels Utilities Chief Executive Officer G) Discuss and consider the second and final reading of an 25-677 Ordinance Amending Chapter 130, Article V, Section 130-257, Code of Ordinances of the City of New Braunfels, Texas Adjusting Sewer Rates and Charges for Fiscal Year 2026; Providing for Adjustments of Sewer Rates and Charges for Fiscal Year 2027; Resolving Other Matters Incident and Related Thereto; Repealing All Other Ordinances and Parts of Ordinances in Conflict City of New Braunfels, Texas Page 5 Posted On: 6/20/2025 5:18:01PM  City Council Agenda June 23, 2025 Herewith; Containing a Savings Clause; and Providing an Effective Date. Ryan Kelso, New Braunfels Utilities Chief Executive Officer 3. EXECUTIVE SESSION In accordance with the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Ch. 551.071, the City Council may convene in a closed session to discuss any of the items listed on this agenda. Any final action or vote on any executive session item will be taken in open session. 4. IF NECESSARY, RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION RELATING TO THE EXECUTIVE SESSION AS DESCRIBED ABOVE. ADJOURNMENT CERTIFICATION I hereby certify the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the bulletin board at the New Braunfels City Hall. _____________________________________ Gayle Wilkinson, 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 (830) 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: 6/20/2025 5:18:01PM