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MEETING AGENDA City Council REGULAR SESSION CITY COUNCIL October 15, 2024 |
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 15, 2024 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 Westbrook)
Proclamations
DVAM Awareness Month-October 2024 (Ms. Ashton Story-Thriving Hearts Crisis Center) presented by Councilmember Heyward
Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month-October 2024 (Johnson Family) presented by Councilmember Watson
Hill Country Night Sky Month-October 2024 (Ms. Susan Fisher) presented by Mayor Pro-Tem Westbrook
National Community Planning Month-October 2024 (Planning Department) presented by Councilmember Brown
Employee Introductions
- Public Works: Justin Stead,Water/Wastewater Worker I; Damontell Thompshon,Water/Wastewater Worker I
- Inspections: Derik Samuelson,Plans Examiner
- Public Affairs: Tatum Hearn, Marketing & Communications Specialist
- Schertz-Seguin Local Government Corporation: Philip DeFrancesco,SSLGC Assistant General Manager
Presentations
Recognition of the 2024 Emerging Leaders Class (S.Gonzalez/J.Kurz)
Public Works Department will be recognized by TML for R.O.A.D Ready Program (B.James/L.Busch)
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. Gutierrez)
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. Any person making personal, impertinent, or slanderous remarks while addressing the Council may be requested to leave the meeting.
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. Any person making personal, impertinent, or slanderous remarks while addressing the Council may be requested to leave the meeting.
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 - Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the regular meeting minutes of September 17, 2024, and the Special Session Council Meeting of September 24, 2024 (S.Edmondson/S.Courney)
2.
Appointments, Re-appointments, and Resignations-City of Schertz Boards, Commissions and Committees (S.Edmondson/S.Courney)
- Resignations
Danielle Craig-Library Advisory Board and Planning and Zoning Commission
3.
Resolution 24-R-139-Appointing Mr. Justin Murray to Cibolo Valley Local Government Corporation (CVLGC) (Mayor/S.Edmondson)
4.
Resolution 24-R-128 - Accepting the semi-annual report on the progress of the Capital Recovery Capital Improvements Plan (B.James/K.Woodlee)
5.
Resolution 24-R-138 - Authorizing expenditures with Prime Controls, LP at the Morning Dr. Water Facility for the SCADA Upgrade Project (B.James/L.Busch/N.Ferris)
6.
Resolution 24-R-101 - Authorizing the purchase of various vehicles/equipment as part of the 2024-2025 Vehicle/Equipment Replacement/Acquisition program (B.James/D.Hardin/C.Hernandez)
7.
Resolution 24-R-82 - Authorizing an agreement with Lockwood, Andrews, and Newnam, Inc., for Engineering Services Related to a Route Study for the Cibolo West Wastewater Trunk Main (B.James/K.Woodlee)
8.
Resolution 24-R-135 - Authorizing an Interlocal Purchasing Agreement with City of Cibolo for Cooperative Purchasing Services (S.Williams/J.Lowery)
9.
Resolution 24-R-136 - Accepting a grant award from the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority and authorizing expenditures with Insight Public Sector, Inc. for the Flock Camera System (S.Williams/J.Lowery)
Discussion and Action Items
10.
Resolution 24-R-131- Authorizing a resolution accepting a petition for voluntary annexation of approximately 3.014-acres, known as a portion of Comal County Property Identification Number 79004 Comal County, Texas (B.James/L.Wood/E.Delgado)
11.
Resolution 24-R-137 - Authorizing a Contract with Axon Enterprises for the Purchase of a Video Recording System for the Schertz Police Department Interview and Intoxilyzer Rooms. (S.Williams/J.Lowery)
12.
Resolution 24-R-142 - A resolution by the City Council to amend the Fee Schedule (S. Gonzalez/J. Walters)
13.
Resolution 24-R-140 - Authorizing a construction contract with R.L. Jones LP for the 2024 SPAM Resurfacing Project (B.James/K.Woodlee/J.Nowak)
Public Hearings
14.
Ordinance 24-S-155 - Conduct a public hearing and consider amendments to Part III of the Schertz Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code (UDC), to Article 4 - Procedures and Applications, and Article 5 - Zoning Districts
First Reading (B.James/L.Wood/S.Haas)
15.
Ordinance 24-S-156 - Conduct a public hearing and consider amendments to Part III of the Schertz Code of Ordinances, Unified Development Code (UDC), to Article 5 - Zoning Districts and Article 10 - Parking Standards
First Reading (B.James/L.Wood/S.Haas)
Workshop
16.
Workshop regarding Planned Development Districts (PDDs) (B.James/L.Wood/E.Delgado)
17.
The City Council will meet in closed session under Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code, Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations; Closed Meeting. The governmental body is not required to conduct an open meeting (1) to discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the governmental body and with which the governmental body is conducting economic development negotiations; or (2) to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect.
- Project E-80
- Project E-83
- Project E-84
18.
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 Secretary, Ms. Sheila Edmondson.
Reconvene into Regular Session
19.
Take any action based on discussion held in Closed session under Agenda Item #17.
20.
Take any action based on discussion held in Closed session under Agenda Item #18.
Information available in City Council Packets -
NO DISCUSSION TO OCCUR
21.
Monthly Update - Major Projects in Progress/CIP (B.James/K.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 11TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2024 AT 12:45 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: _______________________________
This facility is accessible in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Handicapped parking spaces are available. If you require special assistance or have a request for sign interpretative services or other services, please call 210-619-1030.
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 Gutierrez Member Audit Committee Investment Advisory Committee Main Street Committee Liaison Board of Adjustments Senior Center Advisory Board-Alternate |
Councilmember Davis– Place 1 Member Interview Committee 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 Library Advisory Board Senior Center Advisory Board Cibolo Valley Local Government Corporation-Ex-Officio |
Councilmember Macaluso – Place 3 Member Interview Committee Hal Baldwin Scholarship Committee Liaison TIRZ II Board Animal Services Advisory Committee |
| Councilmember – Place 4 |
Councilmember Westbrook – Place 5 Liaison Schertz-Seguin Local Government Corporation (SSLGC) Planning and Zoning Commission Schertz Historical Preservation Society Cibolo Valley Local Government Corporation (CVLGC)-Alternate |
| Councilmember Heyward – Place 6 Member Animal Services Advisory Committee Audit Committee Interview Committee-Chair Investment Advisory Committee Main Street Committee Liaison Building and Standards Commission Economic Development Corporation - Alternate Senior Center Advisory Board |
Councilmember Brown – Place 7 Member Main Street Committee Schertz-Seguin Local Government Corporation (SSLGC) Liaison Economic Development Corporation |