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MEETING AGENDA City Council REGULAR SESSION CITY COUNCIL October 13, 2026 6:00 P.M. |
HAL BALDWIN MUNICIPAL COMPLEX COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1400 SCHERTZ PARKWAY BUILDING #4
SCHERTZ, TEXAS 78154
CITY OF SCHERTZ CORE VALUES
Do the right thing
Do the best you can
Treat others the way you want to be treated
Work cooperatively as a team
1400 SCHERTZ PARKWAY BUILDING #4
SCHERTZ, TEXAS 78154
CITY OF SCHERTZ CORE VALUES
Do the right thing
Do the best you can
Treat others the way you want to be treated
Work cooperatively as a team
| AGENDA TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. |
Call to Order
Opening Prayer and Pledges of Allegiance to the Flags of the United States and State of Texas. (Councilmember Sheridan)
Proclamations
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month-October 2026
Employee Introductions
- Animal Services: Jonica Cardona-Animal Services Officer
- EMS: Cameron Jackson-Paramedic; Brandon Sweed-Paramedic
- Library: Lisa Duran-Library Assistant; Michael Munoz-Library Assistant
- Parks and Recreation: Mark Johanningsmeier-Park Maintenance Technician I; Luis Salas-Parks Maintenance Technician
- Planning and Community Development: Toby Hamilton-Permit Technician
- Police Department: Mark McElroy-Police Officer; Brandon Caise-Police Officer; Jacklyn Zalaya-Police Officer
- Police Dept-Dispatch: Bailee Shanks-Public Safety Communications Officer; Miranda Benavides-PS Communications Officer
- Public Works-Admin: Kimberly Wilson-Administrative Assistant
- Public Works-Water: Lorenzo Blanco-Water/Wastewater Operator Trainee; Desmond Garcia Water/Wastewater Operator Trainee
- Utility Billing: Veronica Flores-Utility Billing Specialist
Presentations
Guadalupe Castillo 20-year Milestone Presentation-(City Manager Steve Williams)
Kevin Anderson 30-year Milestone Presentation-(City Manager Steve Williams)
Kevin Anderson 30-year Milestone Presentation-(City Manager Steve Williams)
Presentation of the Schertz Area Senior Center Annual Membership Survey (Recreation Manager Cassandra Paddock)
City Events and Announcements
- Announcements of upcoming City Events (B.James/S.Gonzalez)
- Announcements and recognitions by the City Manager (S.Williams)
- Announcements and recognitions by the Mayor (R.Rodriguez)
Hearing of Residents
This time is set aside for any person who wishes to address the City Council. Each person should fill out the speaker’s register prior to the meeting. Presentations should be limited to no more than 3 minutes.
All remarks shall be addressed to the Council as a body, and not to any individual member thereof.
All handouts and/or USB devices must be submitted to the City Secretary no later than noon on the Monday preceding the meeting. Handouts will be provided to each Councilmember prior to the start of the meeting by the City Secretary. All USB devices will be vetted by City IT staff to ensure City property is protected from malware.
Discussion by the Council of any item not on the agenda shall be limited to statements of specific factual information given in response to any inquiry, a recitation of existing policy in response to an inquiry, and/or a proposal to place the item on a future agenda. The presiding officer, during the Hearing of Residents portion of the agenda, will call on those persons who have signed up to speak in the order they have registered.
This time is set aside for any person who wishes to address the City Council. Each person should fill out the speaker’s register prior to the meeting. Presentations should be limited to no more than 3 minutes.
All remarks shall be addressed to the Council as a body, and not to any individual member thereof.
All handouts and/or USB devices must be submitted to the City Secretary no later than noon on the Monday preceding the meeting. Handouts will be provided to each Councilmember prior to the start of the meeting by the City Secretary. All USB devices will be vetted by City IT staff to ensure City property is protected from malware.
Discussion by the Council of any item not on the agenda shall be limited to statements of specific factual information given in response to any inquiry, a recitation of existing policy in response to an inquiry, and/or a proposal to place the item on a future agenda. The presiding officer, during the Hearing of Residents portion of the agenda, will call on those persons who have signed up to speak in the order they have registered.
Consent Agenda Items
The Consent Agenda is considered self-explanatory and will be enacted by the Council with one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless they are removed from the Consent Agenda upon the request of the Mayor or a Councilmember.
The Consent Agenda is considered self-explanatory and will be enacted by the Council with one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless they are removed from the Consent Agenda upon the request of the Mayor or a Councilmember.
1.
Minutes-Approval of the minutes from the September 15, 2026 Regular Council Meeting and minutes from the September 30, 2026, Master Thoroughfare Plan Meeting (City Secretary Sheila Edmondson)
2.
Resolution 26-R-108 – Authorizing a contract with RL Jones, LP for the IH-10 Water Main Replacement: Graytown to Pfeil Rd Project (Senior Engineer Eric Schulze)
3.
Resolution 26-R-113 - Authorizing a purchase with PlayCore Wisconsin, Inc. DBA GameTime for the Community Playscape Shade Structure Project (Parks & Recreation Director Lauren Shrum)
4.
Resolution 26-R-109 – Authorizing a Task Order Agreement with Utility Engineering Group, PLLC for Professional Engineering Services related to the North Area Sewer Service Study (Senior Engineer Eric Schulze)
5.
Resolution 26-R-112 - Approving a Schertz Main Street Local Flavor Economic Development Grant for 519 Main Street (Deputy City Manager Brian James)
6.
Resolution 26-R-111 - Authorizing the Management Services Agreement between the Schertz/Seguin Local Government Corporation (SSLGC), the City of Schertz, and the City of Seguin ((Director of Public Works Larry Busch)
7.
Resolution 26-R-117 – Authorizing a One-Year Agreement for Management Services with CVLGC (Deputy City Manager Brian James)
8.
Resolution 26-R-101 - Authorizing the Release of Water and Wastewater Easement Agreement from Scrappy Development, LLC, for Parklands II Unit 1 (City Engineer Kathryn Woodlee)
Discussion and Action Items
9.
Ordinance 26-M-032 - Amend the City of Schertz Code of Ordinances and certain other ordinances by amending and establishing fees for certain licenses, permits, and other services (Finance Director James Walters)
10.
Resolution 26-R-115 - Authorizing the acceptance of a quote from Motorola Solutions Inc. and BRINC for a pilot DFR program that includes two DFR pods with the City of Schertz (Chief of Police Jim Lowery)
Public Hearings
11.
Ordinance 26-S-019 - Conduct a Public Hearing and consider a request to approve a Specific Use Permit to allow for Automobile Repairs and Service, Major on approximately 1.19 acres of land, generally located 1,200 feet southeast of the intersection of FM 3009 and Borgfeld Rd., also known as Guadalupe County Property Identification Number 67644, City of Schertz, Texas (Deputy City Manager Brian James)
Workshop
12.
September 2026 Quarterly Streets Update (Assistant City Engineer John Nowak)
13.
Workshop to provide consensus on goals for CVLGC water rights (Deputy City Manager Brian James)
Closed Session
14.
The City Council will meet in closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 (consultation with attorney) to discuss the following matters: a. The legal issues and options regarding DTLC Investments, LLC, and JHDTLC, LLC v. City of Schertz, Texas No. C2026-0401A0533E (466th Judicial District, Comal County, Texas).
15.
The City Council will meet in closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.087, deliberation regarding economic development negotiations, to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect:
- Project Cool Cat
16.
The City Council will meet in closed session under Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code, Personnel Matters, to conduct the annual evaluation of the City Manager, Mr. Steve Williams.
Reconvene into Regular Session
17.
Take any action based on discussion held in Closed Session under Agenda Item # 14.
18.
Take any action based on discussion held in Closed Session under Agenda Item # 15.
19.
Take any action based on discussion held in Closed Session under Agenda Item # 16.
Information available in City Council Packets - NO DISCUSSION TO OCCUR
20.
October 2026 Projects in Progress (City Engineer Kathryn Woodlee)
Requests and Announcements
- Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers for updates or information from Staff
- Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers that items or presentations be placed on a future City Council agenda
- City and Community Events attended and to be attended (Council)
Adjournment
CERTIFICATION
I, SHEILA EDMONDSON, CITY SECRETARY OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THE OFFICIAL BULLETIN BOARDS ON THIS THE 6TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2026 AT 5:00 P.M., WHICH IS A PLACE READILY ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES AND THAT SAID NOTICE WAS POSTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 551, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE.
SHEILA EDMONDSON
TITLE: _______________________________
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The City Council for the City of Schertz reserves the right to adjourn into closed session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act.
Closed Sessions Authorized: This agenda has been reviewed and approved by the City’s legal counsel and the presence of any subject in any Closed Session portion of the agenda constitutes a written interpretation of Texas Government Code Chapter 551 by legal counsel for the governmental body and constitutes an opinion by the attorney that the items discussed therein may be legally discussed in the closed portion of the meeting considering available opinions of a court of record and opinions of the Texas Attorney General known to the attorney. This provision has been added to this agenda with the intent to meet all elements necessary to satisfy Texas Government Code Chapter 551.144(c) and the meeting is conducted by all participants in reliance on this opinion.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS
| Mayor Rodriguez Member Audit Committee Investment Advisory Committee Main Street Committee TIRZ II Board Liaison Board of Adjustments Senior Center Advisory Board-Alternate |
Councilmember Davis– Place 1 Member Interview Committee - Chair Main Street Committee - Chair TIRZ II Board Liaison Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Schertz Housing Authority Board Transportation Safety Advisory Board |
| Councilmember Watson – Place 2 Member Audit Committee Liaison Capital Improvement Advisory Committee Library Advisory Board Senior Center Advisory Board Cibolo Valley Local Government Corporation (CVLGC)-Ex-Officio |
Councilmember Macaluso – Place 3 Member Interview Committee Hal Baldwin Scholarship Committee TIRZ II Board |
| Councilmember Guerrero – Place 4 Member Hal Baldwin Scholarship Committee Investment Advisory Committee Liaison Schertz Historical Preservation Committee |
Councilmember Westbrook – Place 5 Member Schertz-Seguin Local Government Corporation (SSLGC) Liaison Planning and Zoning Commission Schertz Historical Preservation Committee - Alternate |
| Councilmember Dietz – Place 6 Member Animal Services Advisory Committee Audit Committee Interview Committee Investment Advisory Committee Main Street Committee Liaison Building and Standards Commission Senior Center Advisory Board |
Councilmember Sheridan – Place 7 Member Main Street Committee Liaison Economic Development Corporation |