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MEETING AGENDA
City Council
REGULAR SESSION CITY COUNCIL
April 21, 2026

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

AGENDA
TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 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. (Mayor Pro Tem Davis)

Special Announcement

Hal Baldwin Scholarship - Students attending for the Hal Baldwin Scholarship need to sign in on the sheet located on the back podium. If you are watching remotely, please email Sarah Gonzalez at sgonzalez@schertz.com to virtually sign in. Please note this is the last Council meeting to give you credit for the scholarship. Please direct any questions to Ms. Gonzalez.

Proclamations

National Library Week - April 19-25, 2026

Administrative Professionals Week - April 19-25, 2026

International Firefighter's Day-May 4, 2026

Building and Safety Month-May 2026

Presentations

YMCA Presentation (Mr. Louis Lopez)

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

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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.

Minutes - Approval of the minutes from the Council-Staff Pre-Budget Meeting on March 27, 2026, the regular Council Meeting on April 7, 2026 and the Special Council Meeting on April 13, 2026 (S.Edmondson/S.Courney/I.Chavez)

Resolution 26-R-057 - Approval of the Heritage Oaks Wastewater Capital Recovery Offset Agreement (S.Williams/B.James)

City of Schertz Boards, Committees, and Commissions

Appointments
n/a
Reappointments
Schertz Historical Preservation Committee for the term ending March 31, 2028:
- Maria "Angie" Fain
Resignations, Removals, and Expiring Terms
n/a

Discussion and Action Items

Resolution 26-R-054 - Authorizing the land acquisition of approximately 3 acres of land located at the western ends of Church Street and Zuehl Road, Property ID 67672 for an amount not to exceed $125,000 plus closing costs, specifying funding sources, and other matters in connection therewith (S.Williams/B.James)

Information available in City Council Packets - NO DISCUSSION TO OCCUR

Update to Real Property Acquisition Process (S.Gonzalez/J.Kurz)

Check Report - March 2026 (S.Gonzalez/J.Walters)

Petition for Removal of Property from the City of Schertz ETJ - Update on approximately 5.115 Acre ETJ Release in Northern Schertz near Old Nacogdoches Road within Comal County, Comal County Property Identification Number 455975 (B.James/L.Wood/E.Delgado)

Petition for Removal of Property from the City of Schertz ETJ - Update on approximately 5.1 Acre ETJ Release in Northern Schertz near Old Nacogdoches Road within Comal County, Comal County Property Identification Number 468928 (B.James/L.Wood/E.Delgado)

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 15TH DAY OF APRIL 2026 AT 5:30 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

I CERTIFY THAT THE ATTACHED NOTICE AND AGENDA OF ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL WAS REMOVED BY ME FROM THE OFFICIAL BULLETIN BOARD ON ________DAY OF ___________________, 2026.
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
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
Schertz-Seguin Local Government Corporation (SSLGC) -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
Liaison
Schertz-Seguin Local Government Corporation (SSLGC)
Planning and Zoning Commission
Schertz Historical Preservation Committee
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 Sheridan– Place 7

Agenda No.

CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM

City Council Meeting:

04/21/2026

Department:

City Secretary

Subject:

National Library Week - April 19-25, 2026

Attachments

National Library Week 2026

Agenda No.

CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM

City Council Meeting:

04/21/2026

Department:

City Secretary

Subject:

Administrative Professionals Week - April 19-25, 2026

Attachments

Administrative Professionals Week 2026

Agenda No.

CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM

City Council Meeting:

04/21/2026

Department:

City Secretary

Subject:

International Firefighter's Day-May 4, 2026

Attachments

International Firefighters' Day 2026

Agenda No.

CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM

City Council Meeting:

04/21/2026

Department:

City Secretary

Subject:

Building and Safety Month-May 2026

Attachments

Building and Safety Month 2026

Agenda No. 1.

CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM

City Council Meeting:

04/21/2026

Department:

City Secretary

Subject:

Attachments

Draft Minutes 04-07-2026

Agenda No. 2.

CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM

City Council Meeting:

04/21/2026

Department:

Executive Team

Subject:

Resolution 26-R-057 - Approval of the Heritage Oaks Wastewater Capital Recovery Offset Agreement (S.Williams/B.James)

BACKGROUND

On June 17, 2025, City Council approved a wastewater capital recovery offset agreement with the developer of the Heritage Oaks subdivision that is located on the west side of Schertz Parkway, on the north and south sides of Wiederstein Road. The agreement has never been executed, and the developer is seeking approval of a revised agreement.

The developer of the Heritage Oaks residential subdivision is constructing approximately 1,800' of 8" waterline generally in Wiederstein Road from Schertz Parkway to Dietz Creek. This line is on the City's Wastewater Impact Fee Capital Improvements Plan. Given that it is on the City's Wastwater Impact Fee Capital Improvements Plan, the developer is entitled per State Law and Section 90-152 of the City's Code of Ordinances, to offsets/credits for this construction. Per Section 90-152, "The unit costs used to calculate the offsets shall not exceed those assumed for the capital improvements included in the capital improvements program for the category of facility within the service area for which the capital recovery fee is imposed." Related to this, the developer has proposed to realign Wiederstein Road as part of his proposed development and this per the UDC is having to construct Wiederstein Road. He is receiving Roadway Impact Fee Credits for doing so (Roadway Capital Recovery Offset Agreement approved per Resolution 25-R-055). As such, the cost in the wastewater Impact Fee CIP, which did not assume the road was having to be realigned and reconstructed, includes a cost for the full surface replacement. This full cost would not apply in this case, but some cost would. His maximum impact fee credit is estimated to be no more than $990,000.00.

Subsequent to approval of the first agreement, the developer has presented documentation to support that he does have some costs associated with surface replacement not covered by his roadway impact fee credit. Additionally, since the developer prepaid a significant amount in impact fee a few decades ago, it is anticipated he is not going to need his full impact fee credit of $990,000. It is estimated he will be reimbursed approximately $355,000. The developer is also requesting he be paid this credit upon acceptance of the sewer line, rather than upon completion of the development.

GOAL

Provide for the orderly development of infrastructure within the City of Schertz.

COMMUNITY BENEFIT

Provide for the development of infrastructure in a timely, cost-effective manner.

SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION

Approval of Resolution 26-R-057 authorizing a Wastewater Capital Recovery Offset Agreement with the developer of the Heritage Oaks Subdivision for the construction of approximately 1,800' of 8" wastewater line in Wiedertein Road, generally adjacent to the development.

FISCAL IMPACT

The fiscal impact to the City is estimated to be $355,516.00 paid to the applicant as acceptance on the infrastructure. The value of the improvements provided by the applicant is $990,000.00 with the estimated $630,000.00 paid for by the applicant in lieu of impact fees and $355,516.00 paid for by the City Sewer Impact Fee Fund.

RECOMMENDATION

Approval of Resolution 26-R-057.

Attachments

Resolution 26-R-057 w attachment

Agenda No. 3.

CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM

City Council Meeting:

04/21/2026

Department:

City Secretary

Subject:

City of Schertz Boards, Committees, and Commissions

Appointments
n/a

Reappointments
Schertz Historical Preservation Committee for the term ending March 31, 2028:

Maria "Angie" Fain

Resignations, Removals, and Expiring Terms
n/a

BACKGROUND

In accordance with City policy and Council rules and procedures, periodic appointments and re-appointments to City Boards, Commissions, and Committees are brought forward for City Council consideration. The following individuals are recommended for re-appointment to continue serving on their respective boards and committees:

Schertz Historical Preservation Committee
Term Ending: March 31, 2028

Maria "Angie" Fain

Agenda No. 4.

CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM

City Council Meeting:

04/21/2026

Department:

Executive Team

Subject:

BACKGROUND

The City is seeking to acquire the approximately 3 acre property at the western ends of Church Street and Zuehl Road, Property ID 67672. The Cibolo Creek runs along the western edge of the property and the property is entirely in the floodway. The property is in the City limits. Staff is proposing to acquire this property as owning it will allow the city to better maintain the property for drainage purposes. It also will allow the City to ensure the property is kept free of debris and refuse. The property is to the south of Palm Park and the Mangham property that Council authorized the City to purchase in March (closing pending).

GOAL

Provide for a safe and livable community.

COMMUNITY BENEFIT

Improve property conditions and the overall appearance of the City. Promote environmental stewardship and health. Develop water, wastewater and drainage infrastructure.

SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION

Approval of Resolution 26-R-054 authorizing the purchase of the approximately 3 acre tract, Property ID 67672 located generally at the western end of Church Street and Zuehl Road.

FISCAL IMPACT

The fiscal impact is $125,000 plus closing costs from the General Fund to be taken from sales taxes received over estimates in FY 2024-25.

RECOMMENDATION

Approval of Resolution 26-R-054.

Attachments

Resolution 26-R-054

Zuehl Property

Agenda No. 5.

CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM

City Council Meeting:

04/21/2026

Department:

Purchasing

Subject:

Update to Real Property Acquisition Process (S.Gonzalez/J.Kurz)

BACKGROUND

In June 2023, staff brought a workshop item to Council regarding real property acquisition process & procedures.

In an effort to streamline City processes, make the acquisition of land more efficient, and save staff time and effort, staff proposed the following:

For situations where a construction/maintenance project includes the requirement to obtain a Right of Way or Easement and has been approved with funds that are available, anything under $50,000 would not require additional council approval.
For land purchases unrelated to a construction/maintenance project or the platting process, staff would bring the proposed purchase before council to attain commitment and a not-to-exceed threshold for negotiations. Upon completed negotiations, if the agreed upon price is within the approved not-to-exceed and under $50,000, additional council approval would not be required.
For any purchase exceeding the approved not-to-exceed OR exceeding the $50,000 threshold, a resolution would be brought to council for further approval.

Council agreed with this approach and staff has been following this process.

As points of information and clarification:

During the 89th Legislative Session, Senate Bill (SB) 1173 was passed, raising the competitive bidding threshold for local governments from $50,000 to $100,000 effective September 1, 2025, and the City's Purchasing Policy was amended for congruency with the new statutory thresholds. Staff will be applying the new competitive procurement threshold of $100,000 to the real property acquisition process outlined above.
For situations where a Right of Way or Easement is required and is dedicated through the platting process (never a cost to the City), additional Council approval is not required.
In March 2024, staff brought a workshop item to Council regarding Freeway Manor and obtained Council direction to purchase lots as they come up for sale. As it relates to these properties, staff will not seek Council authorization for acquisitions that are individually less than $25,000.

Otherwise, the process will remain as is until such time as staff receives different direction from Council.

Agenda No. 6.

CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM

City Council Meeting:

04/21/2026

Department:

Finance

Subject:

Check Report - March 2026 (S.Gonzalez/J.Walters)

BACKGROUND

Attached is a vendor expenditure report from March 2026, detailing all vendors with whom the City spent $25,000 - $100,000. These reports will be provided to Council monthly for awareness.

Attachments

March 2026 Check Report

Agenda No. 7.

CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM

City Council Meeting:

04/21/2026

Department:

Planning & Community Development

Subject:

BACKGROUND

On April 7, 2026, the City Secretary's office received a Notice of Petition for Removal of Property from the City of Schertz Extraterritorial Jurisdiction "ETJ" for approximately 5.115 acres located within Comal County, more specifically identified as Comal County Property Identification Number 455975. The subject property is currently undeveloped and does not have a Development Agreement, or Delayed Annexation Development Agreement and is not subject to annexation at this time. The subject property is owned by Jeffrey D. Gieg and Heather R. Gieg.

Senate Bill 2038, which took effect on September 1, 2023 and House Bill 2512 effective September 1, 2025, changed the Texas Local Government Code in relation to property owners ability to petition a City to be released from the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction or ETJ. Per Texas Local Government Code Chapter 42 Section 42.101 a property owner can request to be released from a municipalities ETJ, unless one of the following applies to the subject properties:

the property is within 5 miles of the boundary of a military base, as defined by Section 43.0117, at which an active training program is conducted;
in an area that was voluntarily annexed into the extraterritorial jurisdiction that is located in a county: (A) in which the population grew by more than 50 percent from the previous federal decennial census in the federal decennial census conducted in 2020; and (B) that has a population greater than 240,000
within the portion of the extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality with a population of more than 1.4 million that is: (A) within 15 miles of the boundary of a military base, as defined by Section 43.0117, at which an active training program is conducted; and (B) in a county with a population of more than two million;
in an area designated as an industrial district under Section 42.044; or
in an area subject to a strategic partnership agreement entered into under Section 43.0751; or
for the extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality located in four or more counties, one of which has a population of 2.1 million or more and is adjacent to a county with a population of 2.6 million or more: (A) in an area subject to an active development agreement entered into under Section 212.172 with the municipality; (B) in a platted or unplatted lot of less than 12 acres unless included with the other land in a petition for release under Section 42.102; or (C) within a platted subdivision of 25 or more lots if the area is a single lot.

None of the above six criteria apply to the subject property. So, per Texas Local Government Code Chapter 42 Extraterritorial Jurisdiction of Municipalities, Section 42.102 Authority to File Petition for Release which states: The owner or owners of the majority in value of an area consisting of one or more parcels of land in a municipality's extraterritorial jurisdiction may file a petition with the municipality in accordance with this subchapter for the area to be released from the extraterritorial jurisdiction, the property owners of the subject property were able to submit a petition for ETJ release.

The petition submitted to the City Secretary's office was such petition, filed by the owner of the property in question, and meeting all of the requirements outlined in the Local Government Code for ETJ release.

Based on state law, if a municipality fails to take action to release the area by the later of the 45th day after the date the municipality receives the petition or the next meeting of the municipality's governing body that occurs after the 30th day after the date the municipality receives the petition, the area is released by operation of law.

Attached to this written update includes a map showing the tract / acreage that will be removed from the City of Schertz ETJ based on the submitted petition, along with the Notice of Petition from the property owners.

Attachments

ETJ Release Map Exhibit- Comal Property ID 455975

Property Owner Notice of Petition for Release from the ETJ

Agenda No. 8.

CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM

City Council Meeting:

04/21/2026

Department:

Planning & Community Development

Subject:

BACKGROUND

On April 7, 2026, the City Secretary's office received a Notice of Petition for Removal of Property from the City of Schertz Extraterritorial Jurisdiction "ETJ" for approximately 5.1 acres located within Comal County, more specifically identified as Comal County Property Identification Number 468928. The subject property is currently undeveloped and does not have a Development Agreement, or Delayed Annexation Development Agreement and is not subject to annexation at this time. The subject property is owned by JAmes D. Woodruff.

Senate Bill 2038, which took effect on September 1, 2023 and House Bill 2512 effective September 1, 2025, changed the Texas Local Government Code in relation to property owners ability to petition a City to be released from the Extraterritorial Jurisdiction or ETJ. Per Texas Local Government Code Chapter 42 Section 42.101 a property owner can request to be released from a municipalities ETJ, unless one of the following applies to the subject properties:

the property is within 5 miles of the boundary of a military base, as defined by Section 43.0117, at which an active training program is conducted;
in an area that was voluntarily annexed into the extraterritorial jurisdiction that is located in a county: (A) in which the population grew by more than 50 percent from the previous federal decennial census in the federal decennial census conducted in 2020; and (B) that has a population greater than 240,000
within the portion of the extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality with a population of more than 1.4 million that is: (A) within 15 miles of the boundary of a military base, as defined by Section 43.0117, at which an active training program is conducted; and (B) in a county with a population of more than two million;
in an area designated as an industrial district under Section 42.044; or
in an area subject to a strategic partnership agreement entered into under Section 43.0751; or
for the extraterritorial jurisdiction of a municipality located in four or more counties, one of which has a population of 2.1 million or more and is adjacent to a county with a population of 2.6 million or more: (A) in an area subject to an active development agreement entered into under Section 212.172 with the municipality; (B) in a platted or unplatted lot of less than 12 acres unless included with the other land in a petition for release under Section 42.102; or (C) within a platted subdivision of 25 or more lots if the area is a single lot.

Attachments

ETJ Release Map Exhibit- Comal Property ID 468928

Property Owner Notice of Petition for Release from the ETJ