City Council
Regular MeetingSan Marcos, TX · October 2, 2023
Agenda
630 East Hopkins
City of San Marcos San Marcos, TX 78666
Regular Meeting Agenda - Final
City Council
Monday, October 2, 2023 6:00 PM City Council Chambers
630 E. Hopkins St.
This will be an in-person and online meeting. To view the meeting please go to
http://sanmarcostx.gov/421/City-Council-Videos-Archives or watch on Grande channel
16 or Spectrum channel 10.
I. Call To Order
II. Roll Call
III. Invocation
IV. Pledges of Allegiance - United States and Texas
V. Citizen Comment Period
NOTE: Citizen Comment sign up procedures have changed:
Persons wishing to participate remotely (speak) during the Citizen Comment portion must sign up at
www.sanmarcostx.gov/citizencommentsignup before 12:00PM the day of the meeting. A link will be
provided for participation on a mobile device, laptop or desktop computer. Those wishing to speak in
person must sign up in the City Clerk's office between 8:00AM - 5:45PM the day of the meeting.
PRESENTATIONS
1. Receive a presentation from Deloitte and Touche, LLP on the Community Development
Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) Quarterly Internal Audit Report, and provide
direction to Staff.
2. Receive a Staff presentation of the Quarter End June 30, 2023 Financial Report, and
provide direction to City Manager.
3. Receive a Staff presentation of the Quarter End June 30, 2023 Investment Report, and
provide direction to City Manager.
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.
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4. Consider approval of Resolution 2023-155R, accepting financial assistance for the
Taxiway Alpha Reconstruction Project at the San Marcos Regional Airport from the Texas
Department of Transportation Aviation Division and authorizing the City ’s participation in
the project by contributing ten percent of the construction costs in the estimated amount of
$737,811.50; authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to execute all necessary
documents related to the project; and declaring an effective date.
5. Consider approval of Resolution 2023-156R, approving contracts with Austin Arborist Co.,
doing business as Austin Tree Experts, and Heritage Tree Care LLC., each in a not to
exceed amount of $135,000.00 per year, per contract, per firm, for initial two-year terms,
and authorizing three additional one-year renewals, for tree removal; authorizing the City
Manager, or her designee, to execute any documents associated with the agreement and
the renewals on behalf of the city; and declaring an effective date.
6. Consider approval of Resolution 2023-157R, approving an extension with SHI Government
Solutions, Inc., through the State Department of Information Resources Contract for
Microsoft Enterprise Agreement licenses for the period of one year with two annual
renewals; authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the appropriate
documents on behalf of the city; and declaring an effective date.
7. Consider approval of Resolution 2023-158R, approving a contract with Progressive
Commercial Aquatics, Inc., through the Texas Buyboard Purchasing Cooperative for the
purchase of pool chemicals and maintenance of city pools and splash pad in the annual
amount of $60,000.00, with two (2) one-year extensions, for a total contract price of
$180,000.00; authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to execute any documents
associated with the agreement and the renewals on behalf of the city; and declaring an
effective date.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
NOTE: Public Hearing sign up procedures have changed:
Persons wishing to participate remotely (speak) during the Public Hearing portion must sign up at
www.sanmarcostx.gov/citizencommentsignup before 12:00PM the day of the meeting. A link will be
provided for participation on a mobile device, laptop or desktop computer. If attending in person, no sign up
is required.
8. Receive a Staff presentation and hold a Public Hearing to receive comments for or against
Ordinance 2023-73, amending Chapter 10, Aviation, by adding a new Article 3, Airport
Hazard Zoning and Surrounding Land Use Ordinance, that establishes Airport Zoning
Regulations to support land use compatibility and airspace protection for the San Marcos
Regional Airport; creating associated offenses and penalties; providing a savings clause;
providing for the repeal of any conflicting provisions; and providing an effective date; and
consider approval of Ordinance 2023-73, on the first of two readings.
NON-CONSENT AGENDA
9. Consider approval of Ordinance 2022-72, on the second of two readings, amending the
San Marcos Development Code to, among other things, address changes made in the
2023 Legislative Session, improve development processes related to development
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agreements, certificates of appropriateness, demolition by neglect, and parks and open
space dedication, add clarity, correct discrepancies within the Code, and incorporate City
Council direction for Code amendments including improved Historic District and Landmark
Designation Criteria, increasing the Occupancy Restriction limit from two to three unrelated
persons, creating a new business park zoning district, and making Waste Related
Services a conditional use in all instances, providing a savings clause; and providing for
the repeal of any conflicting provisions; and providing an effective date.
10. Consider approval of Ordinance 2023-74, on the first of two readings, approving the 2023
Annual Service Plan Update for the Whisper Public Improvement District; authorizing the
City Manager, or designee, to execute said document on behalf of the city; and declaring
an effective date.
11. Consider approval of Ordinance 2023-75, on the first of two readings, approving the 2023
Annual Service Plan Update for the Whisper South Public Improvement District; authorizing
the City Manager, or designee, to execute said document on behalf of the city; and
declaring an effective date.
12. Consider approval of Ordinance 2023-76, on the first of two readings, approving the 2023
Annual Service Plan Update for the Trace Public Improvement District; authorizing the City
Manager, or designee, to execute said document on behalf of the city; and declaring an
effective date.
13. Consider approval of Ordinance 2023-77, on the first of two readings, amending Chapter
19 of the San Marcos City Code regarding special events for the purposes of creating
more ease in the application process, establishing a one stop shop for customers and
improving safety, equity and coordination of events; providing a savings clause; providing
for the repeal of any conflicting provisions; and providing an effective date.
14. Consider approval of Ordinance 2023-78, on the first of two readings, amending Section
2.172 of the San Marcos City Code to change the membership requirements for service on
the Parking Advisory Board; including procedural provisions; and providing an effective
date.
15. Consider approval of Resolution 2023-159R, approving Change Order No. 2 for the
contract with Santa Clara Construction, Ltd., for the Blanco Gardens Drainage
Improvements Project in the amount of $1,964,712.71 for storm drain and river outfall
construction; 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.
16. Consider approval of Resolution 2023-160R, providing a nomination to serve on the Hays
Central Appraisal District Board of Directors for a one-year term commencing on January
1, 2024; and declaring an effective date.
17. Receive a Staff presentation and discuss a request in Case No. PSA-23-02 (Preferred
Scenario Amendment North Lindsey Student Housing), to amend the Preferred Scenario
map from "Existing Neighborhood" to "High Intensity" for approximately 1.13 acres of land,
more or less, generally located southwest of the intersection between Lindsey Street and
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North Street.
18. Hold discussion regarding the city council meeting procedures under Chapter 2 of the City
Code, and provide direction to Staff.
19. Discuss and consider appointment(s) to fill vacancies on the following Boards and
Commissions, and provide direction to Staff.
(A) Library Board
(B) Parks and Recreation Board
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.
20. The City Council will convene in executive session pursuant to the following sections of
the Texas Government Code:
A. Sec. §551.071: Consultation with Attorney: to receive advice of legal counsel regarding
pending litigation concerning the title to an alleyway located near the intersection of
University Drive and CM Allen Parkway in Cause No. 23-0339, in the District Court of Hays
County, 207th Judicial District Court.
B. Sec. §551.071: Consultation with Attorney: to receive advice of legal counsel regarding
pending litigation regarding Eric Cervini, et al. vs. Chase Stapp, Brandon Winkenwerder,
Matthew Danzer, and City of San Marcos; Civil Action No. 1:21-CV-00568-RP; In the
United States District Court, Western District of Texas; Austin Division.
DIRECTION/ACTION FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION
21. Consider action, by motion, or provide direction to Staff regarding the following Executive
Session items held during the Work Session and/or Regular Meeting pursuant to the
following sections of the Texas Government Code:
A. Sec. §551.071: Consultation with Attorney: to receive advice of legal counsel regarding
pending litigation concerning the title to an alleyway located near the intersection of
University Drive and CM Allen Parkway in Cause No. 23-0339, in the District Court of Hays
County, 207th Judicial District Court.
B. Sec. §551.071: Consultation with Attorney: to receive advice of legal counsel regarding
pending litigation regarding Eric Cervini, et al. vs. Chase Stapp, Brandon Winkenwerder,
Matthew Danzer, and City of San Marcos; Civil Action No. 1:21-CV-00568-RP; In the
United States District Court, Western District of Texas; Austin Division.
VI. Question and Answer Session with Press and Public.
NOTE: Question and Answer with Press and Public sign up procedures have changed:
This is an opportunity for the Press and Public to ask questions related to items on this agenda. Persons
wishing to participate remotely (speak) during the Citizen Comment portion must sign up
www.sanmarcostx.gov/citizencommentsignup before 12:00PM the day of the meeting. A call in number and
link will be provided for participation on a mobile device, laptop or desktop computer. If attending in
person, no sign up is required.
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NOTICE: In accordance with Section 2.045 (d) of the City Code, speakers must state their name, and
must limit their remarks to three minutes. The allotted time will commence from the beginning of the
speaker's remarks and will include any time spent in discussion between the speaker and council or board
or commission members. Issues taking longer to communicate can be addressed outside the meeting to
the city staff or to individual members of the council or board or commission, or submitted in writing.
VII. Adjournment.
POSTED ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 AT 4:00PM
ELIZABETH TREVINO, CITY CLERK
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