City Council - Special

CITY OF NEW BRAUNFELS, TEXAS CITY COUNCIL - SPECIAL MEETING 550 LANDA STREET - COUNCIL CHAMBERS 550 LANDA ST. MONDAY, AUGUST 21, 2023 at 6:00 PM Neal Linnartz, Mayor Lawrence Spradley, Councilmember (District 4) Andres Campos, Councilmember (District 1) Mary Ann Labowski, Councilmember (District 5) Christopher Willis, Councilmember (District 2) April Ryan, Councilmember (District 6) Harry Bowers, Mayor Pro-Tem (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 - AMENDED 08-18-2023 CALL TO ORDER CALL OF ROLL: CITY SECRETARY INVOCATION: COUNCILMEMBER WILLIS PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & SALUTE TO THE TEXAS FLAG 1. WORKSHOP A) Presentation and recommendation to Council on 23-1035 decreasing the membership of the Partnership Committee and to allow for an updated process to remove delinquent members. Gayle Wilkinson, City Secretary B) Presentation and possible direction to amend the city 23-1038 ordinance regarding outdoor audio and outside music regulations. Christopher J. Looney, AICP, Director, Planning and Development Services Department C) Presentation and possible direction on amendments to 23-1048 Chapter 118 (Subdivision Platting) and Chapter 144 (Zoning) of the City’s Code of Ordinances regarding the process and authority for plat approval, the Planning Commission recommendations vs. final decision-making authority, additional early-out code amendments, and codification of staff interpretations. Jean Manning Drew, AICP, CNU-A, Planning and Development Services Assistant City of New Braunfels, Texas Page 1 Posted On: 8/18/2023 10:07:11AM  City Council - Special Agenda August 21, 2023 Director D) Presentation and possible direction on the Transit 23-1059 Development Plan and New Braunfels Small Urban Area Transit Funding. Garry Ford, Transportation & Capital Improvements Director E) Presentation and possible direction on the realignment 23-1078 and right-of-way requirements for the Parkway identified in the City of New Braunfels Regional Transportation Plan from State Highway 46 to Interstate Highway 35. Garry Ford, Transportation and Capital Improvements Director F) Presentation and possible direction on the West Alligator 23-1079 Creek Trail Project. Garry Ford, Transportation and Capital Improvements Director 2. EXECUTIVE SESSION In accordance with the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Ch. 551, 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. 3. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY NECESSARY ACTION RELATING TO THE EXECUTIVE SESSION AS DESCRIBED ABOVE. 4. 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 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 2 Posted On: 8/18/2023 10:07:11AM