Guadalupe Regional Medical Center - Prescription Assistance report. (Mayor/Council/J. Riggs/M. Ishak)

Mayor Gutierrez recognized Mr. Jerry Riggs, Pharmacy Manager from the Guadalupe Regional Medical Center. Mr. Riggs gave a presentation on the GRMC Prescription Assistance Program Report from March 1, 2021 through August 31, 2021. 
Highlights from the March 1, 2021 to August 31, 2021 Report: 

• Total number of patients served by the program: 907
• Total number of Schertz residents served by the program: 27
• Total number of prescriptions provided by the program: 21,371
• Retail dollar value of presecriptions provided by the PAP: $5,967,696.42
• Retail dollar value of prescriptions provided to Schertz residents: $156, 598.65

Mr. Riggs will be retiring in December 2021 and introducted Mr. Mohaib Ishak, who will be his replacement. 

Minutes – Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the Special Budget Workshop meeting of August 6, 2021 and the minutes of the regular meeting of August 24, 2021. (B. Dennis)

Resolution No. 21-R-96 - Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution by the City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Halff Associates, Inc., for design, bid, and construction phase engineering services for the FM 1518 (Aztec Lane) Water Utility Relocation project in advance of the FM 1518 road widening project.  (B.James/K.Woodlee/E.Schulze)

Resolution No. 21-R-93 - Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution by the City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas to join with the State of Texas and Political Subdivisions of the State as a Party in the Texas Opioid Settlement Agreements secured by the Office of the Attorney General and authorizing the City Manager to execute Settlement Participation Forms and establishing an effective date. (M. Browne)

Ordinance No. 21-T-34 – Consideration and/or action approving an Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, authorizing a budget adjustment relating to the Aviation Heights Waterline Improvements (Phases 5, 6, & 7) construction project. Final Reading (B. James/ K. Woodlee/ J. Shortess)

Ordinance No. 21-T-35 - Consideration and/or action authorizing an adjustment to the fiscal year 2021 budget to provide services to Randolph JBSA. Final Reading (M. Browne/B. James/J. Walters)

Resolution No. 21-R-94 - Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution by the City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas re-appointing Mr. Brian Edgington to the Board of Directors Place D-4 of the Cibolo Valley Local Government Corporation (CVLGC), and other matters in connection therewith. (C. Kelm/S. Williams/S. McClelland)

Resolution No. 21-R-98 – Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution by the City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, authorizing a Task Order Agreement with Kimley-Horn Associates, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $700,000.00 for the Main Street Improvement Project.  (B. James/J. Nowak)

Resolution No. 21-R-95 - Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution by the City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas authorizing an extension to the Management Services Agreement between the City of Schertz and the Cibolo Valley Local Government Corporation (CVLGC) for Management Services and other matters in connection therewith. (C. Kelm/ S. Williams/ S. McClelland)

Mayor Gutierrez asked Council if there were any items they wished removed for separate action, as there were none, Mayor Guiterrez asked for a motion to approve Consent Agenda Items 1-8.

Ordinance No. 21-M-40 - Consideration and/or action to approve an Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas amending the City of Schertz Code of Ordinances and certain other Ordinances by amending and establishing fees for certain licenses, permits, and other services provided by the City of Schertz. First Reading (M. Browne/B. James/J. Walters)

Mayor Gutierrez recognized Finance Director James Walters who gave a brief presention to City Council on the annual update to the Fee Schedule. He explained that the changes that are being made are not to generate additional funds, but change, simplify and removing fees we do not use anymore. 

Mayor Gutierrez asked for a motion to approve Ordinance No. 21-M-40.

Resolution No. 21-R-86 - Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution by the City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas authorizing the renaming of Gutierrez Xeriscape Park to Gutierrez Garden Park. (B. James/L. Shrum)

Mayor Gutierrez recognized Assistant City Manager Brian James who provided the background information on the recommendation of Gutierrez Xeriscape Park to Gutierrez Garden Park. The Guadalupe Master Gardener Association has worked in partnership in maintaing this park. Through conversations with them and staff, it was recommended that the park be changed to Gutierrez Garden Park. Mayor Gutierrez reached out to the Gutierrez family and they have no objections to the name change. 

Ordinance No. 21-S-37 - Conduct a Public Hearing and Consideration and/or action approving an Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas on a request to amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan by changing approximately 118 acres of the Future Land Use Map from Commercial Campus land use designation to the Highway Commercial land use designation as well as amend the language for Highway Commercial, generally located 2,500 feet east from the intersection of Hubertus Road and IH-35 frontage road, also known as Comal County Property Identification Numbers, 75290 and 75369, City of Schertz, Comal County, Texas. First Reading (B. James/L. Wood/M. Harrison)

Mayor Gutierrez recognized Assistant City Manager Brian James who explained why the owner of this property is wanting to change the use of his 118 acres to Highway Commerical Land for industrial uses from Commercial Campus. To do this the city needs to amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan by changing approximately 118 acres of the Future Land Use Map from Commercial Campus land use designation to the Highway Commercial land use designation as well as amend the language for Highway Commercial. The fundamental question staff sees is what degree does Council wants to retain this zoning of General Business up and down IH 35. 

Mayor Gutierrez recognized Mr. James McKnight- Land Use Attorney representing the owner  of IDV, LLC. Mr. McKnight gave a presentation and clarified that the orginal request for the 118 acres be rezoned has been changed to only 42 acres to be changed from General Business to General Business 2. The presentation also included a conceptual video of the proposed land use. Mr. Tim Harrington with IDV, LLC provided informaiton of the proposed buildings uses. 

Mayor Gutierrez opened the Public Hearing and recognized the following residents:

Dana Eldridge, 2628 Gallant Fox Drive - Mr. Eldridge expressed concerns of having just a warehouse-look on the frontage road. He also has concerns with the traffic from the FM 1103, northbound and southbound. 

Bradley Bedner, 107 Elm  Leaf Lane- Mr. Bedner wanted to know if they put the warehouse is, would the businesses be filled. He approves of the warehouse plan. 

Mayor Gutierrez closed the public hearing for Council comments. 

Councilmember Brown thanked the developer for the presentation stated the plan balances the desire to preserve the hard corners open for commercial development, but alllowing the developer to proceed with their plans.

Councilmember Scott has some concerns of adding more warehouse development and asked if heavy industrial would possibly be near residential areas. 

Mayor Pro-Tem Dahle stated this is a good place to develop a project like this and the GB frontage area is large enough have both commercial developments and a light industrial area. 

Mayor Gutierrez asked the developer if they could move their warehouses further back on the property and keep the frontage GB. The developer did state that their plans will have the light industrial retail in the front design. It might not be the traditional retail in GB, but retail/offices will be in the front of the warehouse buildings. Mayor Gutierrez stated that the City is experiencing rapid growth and we must not lose focus on the principles that made the city what is is. Council is presented with a complex decision. Mayor Gutierrez respectfully asked the City Council to deny this request. 

Other comments included:

• This development plan is a good fit for this area of the city.
• The GB designation in this area is large enough to have this "mid-block" section to be changed to GB-2.
• The orginal GB designation for this area years ago, can be reviewed and updated.
• Concerns that the conceptual video of what the development could be, might not be what is built.

Mayor Gutierrez recognized Mayor Pro-Tem Dahle who moved to approve Ordinance No. 21-S-27. 

Ordinance No. 21-S-36 - Conduct a Public Hearing and consideration and/or action approving an Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas on a request to rezone approximately 42 acres of land from General Business District (GB) and Manufacturing Light District (M-1) to General Business District-2 (GB-2) and Manufacturing Light District (M-1), generally located approximately 2,500 feet east from the intersection of Hubertus Road and IH-35, also known as Comal Property Identification Numbers 75290 and 75369, City of Schertz, Comal County, Texas. First Reading (B. James/L. Wood/M. Harrison)

Mayor Gutierrez recognized Assistant Brian James who explained what the developers' vision is for the property. Staff is recommending that Council approves to zone to a PDD with a base zone of GB-2 and M-1.

Mayor Gutierrez opend the public hearing:

James McNight, 112 E Pecan, - Mr. McNight said there were approx. 11 additional uses by changing the rezone from a GB to GB-2 and isn't as much a big change. 

Mayor Gutierrez closed the public hearing, and recoginzed Mayor Pro-Tem who made a motion to approve Ordinance No. 21-S-36 with the modification that the rezoning to be a Planned Developement District (PDD) with the base zoning of General Business Districtt-2 (GB2).  Staff and the applicant will work out the details for the next meeting. 

(Councilmember Heyward stepped off the dais)

Ordinance No. 21-S-32 - Conduct a Public Hearing and consideration and/or action approving an Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas on a request to rezone approximately 1 acre of land from General Business District (GB) to Main Street Mixed Use- New Development generally located at the hard corner of Main Street and Schertz Parkway, 820/824 Main Street, also known as Guadalupe County Property Identification Number 16630, City of Schertz, Comal County, Texas. First Reading (B. James/L. Wood/M.Harrison)

Mayor Gutierrez recognized Assistant City Manager Brian James who explained that the applicant is requesting a rezone on their property from General Business District (GB) to Main Street Mixed Use- New Development generally located at the hard corner of Main Street and Schertz Parkway.  

Mayor Gutierrez opened the public hearing to the residents:

Michele Tereletsky, 705 Marilyn Dr. - Ms. Tereletsky asked that whoever builds on this property that they use a neutral paint color. 

Mayor Gutierrez closed the public hearing for Council comments. Council comments included:

• Asking what the square footage is, and how many parking spaces are planned for this business
• The city have limited options on materials allowed by the Building Code, It does not regulate paint color
• What is the direction of what we want Main Street to look like and the zoning
• Main Street Committee's vision-making Main Street a gathering place

Councilmember Whittaker made a motion to approve Ordinance 21-S-32, seconded by Councilmember Davis.

Ordinance No. 21-S-33 - Conduct a Public Hearing and consideration and/or action approving an Ordinance by the City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas on a request to rezone approximately 0.4 acres of land from General Business District (GB) to Main Street Mixed Use- New Development generally located 250 feet east of the intersection of Main Street and Randolph Avenue, 610 Main Street, also known as Guadalupe County Property Identification Number 168552, City of Schertz, Comal County, Texas.  First Reading (B. James/L. Wood/M. Harrison)

Mayor Gutierrez recognized Assistant City Manager Brian James who explained a request to rezone approximately 0.4 acres of land from General Business District (GB) to Main Street Mixed Use- New Development.

Mayor Gutierrez opened the the public hearing and recognized the following residents:

Dana Eldridge, 2628 Gallant Fox Dr. - Mr. Eldridge asked if we can have ordinances that regulate sheds and trees on properties, why can't we limitations on Main St. on the building and types of businesses that are coming to the Main Street area.

Michele Tereletsky, 705 Marily Dr.- Ms. Tereletsky commented that if the city gives out Main St. funds to help businesses, there should be some stipulations on building colors. She would like more Councilmembers to come down to Main St. at night.

Denise Andabaker, 610 Main St. -Ms. Andabaker owns the property, and stated it is not going to be a bar, it is going to be a food truck park with open setting area. She is wants to bring in good food and drinks to the area.

Mayor Gutierrez closed the public hearing for Council comments. Council comments included:

• Councilmember Davis clarified that the Main Street is not designated a Historical Preservation Area.Therefore the city cannot dictate how a building is designed 
• Main Street Grant Programs-funding for applicants for improvments
• Historic designation properties are very restrictive for property owners.
• Main Street's shift to a future vision, will take time.

Councilmember Whittaker made a motion to approve Ordinance 21-S-33. Councilmember Scott seconded the motion.

Ordinance No. 21-T-38– Conduct a Public Hearing and consideration and/or action approving an Ordinance adopting a budget for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2021, and ending September 30, 2022.  First Reading (B. James/J. Walters)

Mayor Gutierrez recognized Finance Director James Walters who gave a brief recap of the budget highlights on on the FY 2021-22 Budget. 

Mayor Gutierrez opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Mayor Gutierrez closed the public hearing for Council comments. No one spoke. 

Councilmember Davis made a motion to approve Ordinance 21-T-38. Councilmember Heyward seconded the motion. 

Ordinance No. 21-T-39 – Conduct a Public Hearing and consideration and/or action approving an Ordinance approving the appraisal roll; setting the tax rate; levying and assessing general and special ad valorem taxes for the use and support of the municipal government of the city of Schertz, Texas. First Reading (B. James/J. Walters)

Mayor Gutierrez recognized Finance Director James Walters who gave a brief presentation on the appraisal roll; setting the tax rate; levying and assessing general and special ad valorem taxes for the use and support of the municipal government of the city of Schertz, Texas. Mr. Walters explained the motion must be passed with a super majority. 

Mayor Gutierrez opened the public hearing. No one spoke. Mayor Gutierrez closed the public hearing for Council commments. No one spoke.

Councilmember Heyward made a motion to approve Ordinance 21-T-39.  Councilmember Scagliola seconded the motion.