City Council - Special
Special MeetingNew Braunfels, TX · March 18, 2024
Minutes
FINAL - MINUTES
OF THE NEW BRAUNFELS CITY COUNCIL - SPECIAL
REGULAR MEETING OF MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2024
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Linnartz called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
CALL OF ROLL: CITY SECRETARY
Councilmember Ryan arrived at 5:08 p.m. and Mayor Pro-Tem Bowers
arrived at 5:25 p.m.
Present 7 - Mayor Neal Linnartz, Councilmember Andres Campos,
Councilmember Christopher Willis, Mayor Pro Tem Harry
Bowers, Councilmember Lawrence Spradley, Councilmember
Mary Ann Labowski, and Councilmember April Ryan
INVOCATION: COUNCILMEMBER SPRADLEY
Councilmember Spradley provided the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & SALUTE TO THE TEXAS FLAG
Mayor Linnartz led the Pledge of Allegiance and the Salute to the
Texas Flag.
PROCLAMATIONS
A) Certified Nurses Day
Mayor Linnartz read the aforementioned proclamation and presented
the proclamation to the nurses present representing Certified Nurses
Day.
1. CONSENT AGENDA
A) Approval of an FY 2024 Budget Amendment totaling $250,000 to
support the purchase of the real property addressed as 256 and 264
Krueger Avenue that was previously approved on 08/14/2023.
B) Approval of a contract with Pristine Texas Rivers, Inc for litter removal
services in various City parks.
C) Approval of the City of New Braunfels FY 2023 Fourth Quarter
Investment Report.
D) Approval of the City of New Braunfels FY 2024 First Quarter
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Investment Report.
E) Approval of a contract amendment with Dobie Supply, LLC and
Sullivan Contracting Services for additional fabrication, materials and
installation for the City Wayfinding Sign Project.
F) Approval of a FY 2024 Budget Amendment totaling $130,000 for the
River Activities Fund to support projects in preparation of the 2024
River Season.
Ordinances
(In accordance with Section 3.10 of the City Charter, a descriptive
caption of each ordinance shall be read on two separate days.)
G) Approval of the first reading of an ordinance to amend Chapter 58,
Floods, Section 58-28.2 and Section 58-29.1 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of New Braunfels to update the effective dates
for the Flood Insurance Study and accompanying Flood Insurance
Rate Maps and Flood Boundary Floodway Maps for Comal and
Guadalupe Counties and designate the city’s floodplain administrator
to the city engineer or city engineer’s designee.
H) Approval of the first reading of an ordinance establishing the number
of positions in each classification in the New Braunfels Fire
Department pursuant to Local Government Code, Chapter 143.
I) Approval of the second and final reading of an ordinance to amend
Article VII, Section 126-381 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
New Braunfels to include paid parking on weekends and holidays from
May 1- Labor Day on Fair Lane by River Acres Park, and to amend
Section 126-346 (f) to include a no parking tow away zone on Fair
Lane to reserve space for emergency access.
J) Approval of the second and final reading of an ordinance to amend
Article I, Section 86-3 (b) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of New
Braunfels to include a park closure time to the City Tube Chute Park
during the peak use season.
K) Approval of the second and final reading of an ordinance to rezone
0.1194 acres out of the Milltown Subdivision, Block 1, Lot 15, from M-2
(Heavy Industrial District) to M-2 SUP (Heavy Industrial District with a
Special Use Permit for Short-Term Rental of a Residence), currently
addressed as 639 Oasis Street.
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L) Approval of the second and final reading of an ordinance to amend
Article VII, Section 126-368 (f) and (g) of the Code of Ordinances of
the City of New Braunfels refine the existing water recreation shuttle
zone in Cypress Bend Park to allow for public parking while still
retaining a reserved water recreation shuttle zone.
M) Approval of the second and final reading of an ordinance amending
the New Braunfels Code of Ordinances Chapter 54-Fire Prevention
and Protection; Emergency Medical Services, Section 54-146
Mitigation Rates for the delivery of emergency and non-emergency
services by the Fire Department; moving and amending definitions in
Ordinance 2015-66, Exhibit A, to Sec. 54-146; and moving all fees to
Appendix D, Fee Schedule; providing a savings clause; and declaring
an effective date.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
Item A was pulled for individual consideration. Mayor Linnartz read
items B through M on the consent agenda.
Councilmember Spradley made a motion to approve items B through
M on the consent agenda. Councilmember Ryan seconded the motion
which passed unanimously 6-0.
Absent:
Mayor Pro Tem Bowers
2. WORKSHOP
A) Approval of an FY 2024 Budget Amendment totaling $250,000 to support the
purchase of the real property addressed as 256 and 264 Krueger Avenue that
was previously approved on 08/14/2023.
Mayor Linnartz read the aforementioned Consent Item A. This item
was pulled for individual consideration.
Pam Kraft spoke asking questions on the amount of monies being
allocated.
Mayor Linnartz, Karrie Cook, and Robert Camareno addressed
questions.
A) Presentation and overview of SB 2038, a new state statute regarding ETJ
releases.
Mayor Linnartz read the aforementioned item.
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Chris Looney presented this item providing a PowerPoint and
addressed questions.
B) Presentation and update on Downtown Parking Initiatives.
Mayor Linnartz read the aforementioned item.
Jeff Jewell presented the item providing a PowerPoint and addressed
questions.
C) Presentation on the 2024 New Braunfels Community Survey.
Mayor Linnartz read the aforementioned item.
Jenna Vinson presented this item providing a PowerPoint and
addressed questions.
D) Presentation and update on proposed Civic and Convention Center
fee and policy modifications.
Mayor Linnartz read the aforementioned item.
Jeff Jewell presented this item providing a PowerPoint and addressed
questions.
The following individuals spoke at this time: Jonathon Packard and
Shane Wolf.
E) Presentation and update on proposed adjustments for Parks and
Recreation user fees and Landa Park Golf Course fees.
Mayor Linnartz read the aforementioned item.
Karrie Cook presented this item providing a PowerPoint and
addressed questions.
F) Presentation on the FY 2022-23 People Report.
Mayor Linnartz read the aforementioned item.
Becca Miears and Lindsey Cox presented this item providing a
PowerPoint and addressed questions.
Mayor Linnartz took a 5 minute break.
G) Presentation and discussion regarding potential 3rd party operation of
the Landa Park paddleboat and mini golf operations.
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Mayor Linnartz read the aforementioned item.
Jared Werner presented this item providing a PowerPoint and
answered questions.
The following individuals spoke at this time: Shane Wolf, Stacey
Thigpen, and Clarisa DeSanto.
H) Presentation and possible direction to staff on the development of a
facilities naming policy or ordinance.
Mayor Linnartz read the aforementioned item.
Councilmember Spradley presented this item and introduced Robert
Camareno who provided a presentation and answered questions.
3. 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.
4. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY NECESSARY
ACTION RELATING TO THE EXECUTIVE SESSION AS DESCRIBED
ABOVE.
5. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Linnartz adjourned at 7:38 p.m
By: ______________________________
NEAL LINNARTZ, MAYOR
Attest:
_________________________________
GAYLE WILKINSON, CITY SECRETARY
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Agenda
CITY OF NEW BRAUNFELS, TEXAS
CITY COUNCIL - SPECIAL MEETING
CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
550 LANDA STREET
NEW BRAUNFELS, TX
MONDAY, MARCH 18, 2024 at 5:00 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
CALL TO ORDER
CALL OF ROLL: CITY SECRETARY
INVOCATION: COUNCILMEMBER SPRADLEY
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & SALUTE TO THE TEXAS FLAG
PROCLAMATIONS
A) Certified Nurses Day 24-245
1. CONSENT AGENDA
A) Approval of an FY 2024 Budget Amendment totaling 24-232
$250,000 to support the purchase of the real property
addressed as 256 and 264 Krueger Avenue that was
previously approved on 08/14/2023.
Karrie Cook, Budget Manager
B) Approval of a contract with Pristine Texas Rivers, Inc for 24-298
litter removal services in various City parks.
Chad Donegan, Parks and Recreation Director
C) Approval of the City of New Braunfels FY 2023 Fourth 24-305
Quarter Investment Report.
Carren Ridge - Accounting and Treasury Manager
D) Approval of the City of New Braunfels FY 2024 First 24-307
Quarter Investment Report.
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Carren Ridge - Accounting and Treasury Manager
E) Approval of a contract amendment with Dobie Supply, 24-260
LLC and Sullivan Contracting Services for additional
fabrication, materials and installation for the City
Wayfinding Sign Project.
Scott McClelland, Assistant Transportation and Capital Improvements Director
F) Approval of a FY 2024 Budget Amendment totaling 24-352
$130,000 for the River Activities Fund to support projects
in preparation of the 2024 River Season.
Amy Niles, River and Watershed 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.)
G) Approval of the first reading of an ordinance to amend 24-306
Chapter 58, Floods, Section 58-28.2 and Section
58-29.1 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of New
Braunfels to update the effective dates for the Flood
Insurance Study and accompanying Flood Insurance
Rate Maps and Flood Boundary Floodway Maps for
Comal and Guadalupe Counties and designate the city’s
floodplain administrator to the city engineer or city
engineer’s designee.
Garry Ford, Transportation and Capital Improvements Director
H) Approval of the first reading of an ordinance establishing 24-312
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
I) Approval of the second and final reading of an ordinance 24-309
to amend Article VII, Section 126-381 of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of New Braunfels to include paid
parking on weekends and holidays from May 1- Labor
Day on Fair Lane by River Acres Park, and to amend
Section 126-346 (f) to include a no parking tow away
zone on Fair Lane to reserve space for emergency
access.
Amy Niles, River and Watershed Manager
J) Approval of the second and final reading of an ordinance 24-310
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to amend Article I, Section 86-3 (b) of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of New Braunfels to include a
park closure time to the City Tube Chute Park during the
peak use season.
Amy Niles, River and Watershed Manager
K) Approval of the second and final reading of an ordinance 24-288
to rezone 0.1194 acres out of the Milltown Subdivision,
Block 1, Lot 15, from M-2 (Heavy Industrial District) to
M-2 SUP (Heavy Industrial District with a Special Use
Permit for Short-Term Rental of a Residence), currently
addressed as 639 Oasis Street.
Jean Drew, AICP, CNU-A, Planning and Development Services Assistant Director
L) Approval of the second and final reading of an ordinance 24-318
to amend Article VII, Section 126-368 (f) and (g) of the
Code of Ordinances of the City of New Braunfels refine
the existing water recreation shuttle zone in Cypress
Bend Park to allow for public parking while still retaining
a reserved water recreation shuttle zone.
Amy Niles, River and Watershed Manager
M) Approval of the second and final reading of an ordinance 24-302
amending the New Braunfels Code of Ordinances
Chapter 54-Fire Prevention and Protection; Emergency
Medical Services, Section 54-146 Mitigation Rates for
the delivery of emergency and non-emergency services
by the Fire Department; moving and amending definitions
in Ordinance 2015-66, Exhibit A, to Sec. 54-146; and
moving all fees to Appendix D, Fee Schedule; providing a
savings clause; and declaring an effective date.
Sandy Paulos, Director of Finance
2. WORKSHOP
A) Presentation and overview of SB 2038, a new state 24-204
statute regarding ETJ releases.
Christopher J. Looney, AICP, Planning and Development Services Director
B) Presentation and update on Downtown Parking 23-1723
Initiatives.
Jeff Jewell, Economic and Community Development Director
C) Presentation on the 2024 New Braunfels Community 24-173
Survey.
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Jenna Vinson, Director of Communications and Community Engagement
D) Presentation and update on proposed Civic and 24-285
Convention Center fee and policy modifications.
Jeff Jewell, Economic and Community Development Director
E) Presentation and update on proposed adjustments for 24-300
Parks and Recreation user fees and Landa Park Golf
Course fees.
Sandy Paulos, Director of Finance
F) Presentation on the FY 2022-23 People Report. 24-314
Becca Miears, Director of Human Resources
G) Presentation and discussion regarding potential 3rd 24-340
party operation of the Landa Park paddleboat and mini
golf operations.
Jared Werner, Assistant CityManager
H) Presentation and possible direction to staff on the 24-376
development of a facilities naming policy or ordinance.
Lawrence Spradley, Councilmember and Robert Camareno, City Manager.
3. 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.
4. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY NECESSARY ACTION
RELATING TO THE EXECUTIVE SESSION AS DESCRIBED ABOVE.
5. ADJOURNMENT
I hereby certify the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the bulletin board at the New
Braunfels City Hall.
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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.
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