City Council
Regular MeetingSan Marcos, TX · January 17, 2023
Agenda
630 East Hopkins
City of San Marcos San Marcos, TX 78666
Regular Meeting Agenda - Final-Amended
City Council
Tuesday, January 17, 2023 6:00 PM City Council Chambers
630 E. Hopkins St.
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I. Call To Order
II. Roll Call
III. Invocation
IV. Pledges of Allegiance - United States and Texas
V. 30 Minute Citizen Comment Period
Persons wishing to participate (speak) during the Citizen Comment portion of the meeting must email
citizencomment@sanmarcostx.gov the day prior to the meeting and before 12:00PM the day of the
meeting. A call in number to join by phone or link will be provided for participation on a mobile device,
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between 8:00AM - 5:45PM the day of the meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA
THE FOLLOWING ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS AND OTHER ITEMS MAY BE ACTED UPON BY
ONE MOTION. NO SEPARATE DISCUSSION OR ACTION ON ANY OF THE ITEMS IS NECESSARY
UNLESS DESIRED BY A COUNCIL MEMBER OR A CITIZEN, IN WHICH EVENT THE ITEM SHALL BE
CONSIDERED IN ITS NORMAL SEQUENCE AFTER THE ITEMS NOT REQUIRING SEPARATE
DISCUSSION HAVE BEEN ACTED UPON BY A SINGLE MOTION.
1. Consider approval of Ordinance 2023-01, on the second of two readings, annexing into the
City approximately 65.522 acres out of the Cyrus Wickson Survey, in Hays County, Texas,
generally located on East McCarty Lane south of the intersection of Rattler Road and East
McCarty Lane in Case No. AN-22-19 (including adjacent road right-of-way; including
procedural provisions; and providing an effective date.
2. Consider approval of Ordinance 2023-02, on the second of two readings, amending the
Official Zoning Map of the City in Case ZC-22-43, by rezoning approximately 59.845 acres
within the Cyrus Wickson Survey, Abstract No. 474, Hays County, Texas, generally located
on East McCarty Lane south of the intersection of Rattler Road and East McCarty Lane,
from “FD” Future Development District to “CD-4” Character District - 4, or, subject to
consent of the owner, another less intense zoning district classification, including
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procedural provisions; and providing an effective date.
3. Consider approval of Ordinance 2023-03, on the second of two readings, amending
regulations and standards applicable within the Trace Planned Development District
(PDD) consisting of approximately 417.63 acres of land, generally located at 5818 South
Old Bastrop Highway, to establish, among other things, the creation of a “PD-GC/MF-24”
overlay allowing for multi-family residential use within approximately 19 acres of Planning
Area 9, located approximately 700 feet northeast of the intersection between Van Horn
Trace and El Rio Street, in Case PDD-15-01(c) including procedural provisions; and
providing an effective date.
4. Consider approval of Ordinance 2023-04, on the second of two readings, adopting fees to
be charged by the City for various city services; providing a savings clause; providing for
the repeal of any conflicting provisions; and providing an effective date.
5. Consider approval of Ordinance 2023-05, on the second of two readings, amending the
City's 2022-2023 Fiscal Year budget to carry forward funds from the 2021-2022 Fiscal
Year; including procedural provisions; and providing an effective date.
6. Consider approval of Ordinance 2023-06, on the second of two readings, amending
Section 2.566 of the City Code to increase the City Manager’s authority to approve
contracts for the purchase of budgeted items from $50,000.00 to $100,000.00; and
providing an effective date.
7. Consider approval of Resolution 2023-09R, approving an agreement for the provision of
services in connection with the proposed owner requested annexation Case No. AN-22-15
of approximately 5.022 acres of land out of the William H. Van Horn Survey No. 18,
Abstract No. 464, located at 5618 South Old Bastrop Highway; authorizing the City
Manager, or her designee, to execute said agreement on behalf of the City; setting a date
for a Public Hearing concerning the proposed annexation of said tract of land; and
declaring an effective date.
8. Consider approval of Resolution 2023-10R, approving an agreement for the provision of
services in connection with the proposed owner requested annexation in Case No .
AN-23-02 of approximately 31.79 acres of land out of the out of the William Ward Survey,
Abstract 467 and the J.M. Veramendi Survey, located at 2138 and 2390 Post Road;
authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to execute said agreement on behalf of the
City; setting a date for a Public Hearing concerning the proposed annexation of said tract
of land; and declaring an effective date.
9. Consider approval of Resolution 2023-11R, approving a contract with Progressive
Commercial Aquatics, Inc., through the Texas BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative for the
purchase and installation of Neptune Benson fiberglass sand filtration on the Rio Vista Lap
Pool in the amount of $121,056.53; authorizing the City Manager or her designee to
execute the agreement on behalf of the City; and declaring an effective date.
10. Consider approval of Resolution 2023-12R, awarding and approving a contract with
Eurofins Environment Testing South Central, LLC., for Analytical Wastewater Testing in the
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annual amount of $47,260.00, plus up to three one-year optional extensions for a total
estimated contract amount of $189,040.00; authorizing the City Manager or her designee
to execute the contract on behalf of the City; and declaring an effective date.
11. Consider approval of Resolution 2023-13R, approving a Change in Service to the
professional services agreement with BGE, Inc. relating to the Wallace Offsite Drainage
Improvements Project to add engineering drainage design, cost estimation, and bidding
services for proposed improvements within the Cape’s Pond property, in the estimated
amount of $694,455.00 for a total contract price of $1,509,774.00; authorizing the City
Manager or her designee to execute the appropriate documents to implement the Change
in Service; and declaring an effective date.
12. Consider approval of Resolution 2023-14R, approving Change Order No. 4 for the Surface
Water Treatment Plant (SWTP) Improvements construction contract in the total amount of
$234,488.64, the City’s portion being $117,244.32 for electrical modifications; authorizing
the City Manager or her designee to execute the appropriate documents relating to the
Change Order on behalf of the City; and declaring an effective date.
13. Consider approval of Resolution 2023-15R, approving an agreement with Rush Truck
Center, through the Texas Buyboard Purchasing Cooperative for the purchase and delivery
of one sewer inspection van, in the amount of $269,998.00; authorizing the City Manager
or her designee to execute the agreement on behalf of the city; and declaring an effective
date.
14. Consider approval of Resolution 2023-16R, approving an agreement with Rush Truck
Center, through the Texas BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative for the purchase and delivery
of Hino L6 Dump Truck in the amount of $107,000.00; authorizing the City Manager or her
designee to execute the agreement on behalf of the City; and declaring an effective date.
15. Consider approval of Resolution 2023-17R, approving the purchase of a public utility
easement across approximately 0.265 acres of land located at 230 Ramsay for a price of
$115,000.00 plus associated closing costs; authorizing the City Manager, or her designee,
to purchase and accept said agreement and execute associated closing documents; and
declaring an effective date.
16. Consider approval of Resolution 2023-18R, approving a Memorandum of Understanding
with the Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization and Texas Department of
Transportation - Public Transportation Division determining mutual responsibilities in
carrying out the Metropolitan Transportation Planning (MTP) process and meeting Federal
Transit Administration requirements; authorizing the City Manager or her designee to
execute the Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of the City; and declaring an
effective date.
17. Consider approval of Resolution 2023-19R, approving an Airport Facility Redevelopment
Agreement for Commercial Use with US Aviation Group, LLC for the lease of airport
premises with certain conditions; authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to execute
said agreement on behalf of the City; and declaring an effective date.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
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citizencomment@sanmarcostx.gov beginning the day prior to the meeting and before 12:00PM the day of
the meeting. A call in number to join by phone or link will be provided for participation on a mobile device,
laptop or desktop computer. If attending in person, no sign up is required.
18. Receive a Staff presentation and hold a Public Hearing to receive comments for or against
an Ordinance 2023-07, annexing into the City approximately 82.91 acres out of the Samuel
Craft Sr Survey, Abstract No. 89, in Hays County, Texas, generally located at the 5800
block of South IH 35 in Case No. AN-22-18 (including adjacent Old Bastrop Highway
right-of-way); including procedural provisions; and providing an effective date; and
consider approval of Ordinance 2022-07, on the first of two readings.
19. Receive a Staff presentation and hold a public hearing to receive comments for or against
Ordinance 2022-08, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City in Case ZC-22-42, by
rezoning approximately 169.22 acres out of the Samuel Craft Sr Survey, Abstract No. 89,
generally located at the 5800 block of South Interstate 35, from “FD” Future Development,
“CC” Community Commercial, “GC” General Commercial, and “MF-18” Multiple-Family
Residential Districts to “LI” Light Industrial District, or, subject to consent of the owner,
another less intense zoning district classification, including procedural provisions; and
providing an effective date, and consider approval of Ordinance 2022-08, on the first of two
readings.
20. Receive a Staff presentation and hold a Public Hearing to receive comments for or against
Resolution 2023-20R, approving a first amended and restated Development Agreement
with Franklin Mountain San Marcos 1, LP, in connection with the Development Case No.
PDA-22-07; SMART Terminal, for approximately 2,017 acres more or less out of the
William Petus Survey, Abstract No. 21 and the Thomas Maxwell Survey No. 17, Abstract
No. 188, generally located between State Highway 80 and the Union Pacific Railroad, and
between future FM 110 and State Highway 142; authorizing the City Manager to execute
the agreement on behalf of the City; and providing an effective date; and consider approval
of Resolution 2023-20R.
21. Receive a Staff presentation and hold a Public Hearing to receive comments for or against
Resolution 2023-21R, approving a first amended and restated Development Agreement
with Franklin Mountain San Marcos 1, LP, in connection with the Development Case No.
PDA-14-03(A): Cotton Center, for approximately 2,358 acres more or less out of the
Williams Petus Survey, Abstract No. 21 and the Thomas Maxwell Survey, Abstract No. 188
and the Thomas Yates Survey, Abstract No. 313, generally located between FM 1966 and
State Highway 80 and the San Marcos Regional Airport and State Highway 142;
authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City; and providing
an effective date; and consider approval of Resolution 2023-21R.
NON-CONSENT AGENDA
22. Consider approval of Ordinance 2023-09, on the first of two readings, amending Chapter
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14, Buildings and Building Regulations and Chapter 38, Fire Prevention and Protection of
the City of San Marcos Code of Ordinances to adopt the 2021 International Code Council
(ICC) Family of Codes and the 2020 National Electric Code with amendments; repealing
certain provisions adopting and amending previous versions of the International Codes;
and providing for penalties and an effective date.
23. Consider approval of Ordinance 2023-10, on the first of two readings, amending Chapter
2, Article 5, Division 4 of the San Marcos City Code pertaining to campaign finances to
change the method of setting aggregate fundraising limits for candidates for mayor or city
council; and providing an effective date.
24. Consider approval of Ordinance 2023-11, on the first of two readings, amending Chapter
2, Division 19 of the San Marcos City Code to clarify and change the qualifications for
membership and voting rights of the City’s Economic Development Board (“EDSM”);
providing a savings clause; providing for the repeal of any conflicting provisions; and
providing an effective date.
25. Consider approval of Ordinance 2023-12, on the first of two readings, amending Section
2.045 of the City Code, pertaining to the rules of decorum for city council meetings and city
board and commission meetings; including procedural provisions and providing an
effective date
26. Consider approval of Resolution 2023-22R, awarding a construction contract to Qro Mex
Construction, Inc. for the West Purgatory Creek Wastewater Improvement project in the
estimated amount of $2,381,741.00; authorizing the City Manager or her designee to
execute the contract on behalf of the City; and declaring an effective date.
27. Consider approval of Resolution 2023-23R, approving a funding contract with the non-profit
Riparius Foundation for bookkeeping training, providing general funds (formerly CRF) in an
amount not to exceed $100,000.00; authorizing the City Manager or her designee to
execute the agreement on behalf of the City; and declaring an effective date.
28. Consider approval of Resolution 2023-24R, approving a funding contract with Workforce
Solutions Rural Capital Area providing general funds of $100,000.00 for childcare
programs; authorizing the City Manager or her designee to execute said contract on behalf
of the City; and declaring an effective date.
29. Consider approval, by motion, authorizing negotiations with HK Real Estate Development,
LLC, to amend the Riverbend Ranch Development Agreement previously approved by City
Council, in order to, among other things, address water utility service and incorporate
additional variance, and consider the appointment of a Council Committee to review the
aforementioned Development Agreement, if desired.
30. Hold discussion on the Parks and Recreation Board Recommendation Resolution
2022-01RR, regarding paid parking implementation in city park parking lot, and provide
direction to the City Manager.
31. Receive a staff presentation and approve a resolution providing guidance on policy and
process for the Human Services Advisory Board.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
NOTE: The City Council may adjourn into Executive Session to consider any item listed on this agenda if a
matter is raised that is appropriate for Executive Session discussion. An announcement will be made of
the basis for the Executive Session discussion. The City Council may also publicly discuss any item listed
on the agenda for Executive Session.
32. Executive Session in accordance with the following:
A. Sec. §551.071 of the Texas Government Code: Consultation with Attorney: to hold
discussion on petition for the Meet and Confer agreement
B. Sec. §551.074 of the Texas Government Code: Personnel Matters: to hold
discussion regarding the city attorney position
C. Sec. §551.074 of the Texas Government Code: Personnel Matters: to hold
discussion regarding the city manager position
DIRECTION/ACTION FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION
33. Consider action, by motion, or provide direction to Staff regarding the following Executive
Session item held during the Work Session and/or Regular Meeting:
Executive Session in accordance with the following:
A. Sec. §551.071 of the Texas Government Code: Consultation with Attorney: to hold
discussion on petition for the Meet and Confer agreement
B. Sec. §551.074 of the Texas Government Code: Personnel Matters: to hold
discussion regarding the city attorney position
C. Sec. §551.074 of the Texas Government Code: Personnel Matters: to hold
discussion regarding the city manager position
VI. Question and Answer Session with Press and Public.
This is an opportunity for the Press and Public to ask questions related to items on this agenda. Persons
wishing to participate remotely in the Q&A session must email citizencomment@sanmarcostx.gov
beginning the day prior to the meeting and before 12:00PM the day of the meeting. A call in number to join
by phone or link will be provided for participation on a mobile device, laptop or desktop computer. If
attending in person, no sign up is required.
VII. Adjournment.
POSTED ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11, 2023 @ 4:45PM
ELIZABETH TREVINO, CITY CLERK
VIII. ADDENDUM
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#25 was added after the agenda was posted on Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Item #32 and 33 was updated.
Previously captioned: C. Sec. §551.074 of the Texas Government Code: Personnel Matters: to hold
discussion regarding the city attorney position
New Caption: C. Sec. §551.074 of the Texas Government Code: Personnel Matters: to hold
discussion regarding the city manager position
ADDENDUM POSTED ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 2023 @ 4:00 PM
ELIZABETH TREVINO, CITY CLERK
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