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July 27, 2026 ·6:00 PM Final

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Agenda — 50 items

  1. 1 OUR MISSION The City of New Braunfels serves the community by planning for the future, responding to community needs, and preserving our natural beauty and unique heritage.
  2. 2 AGENDA
  3. 3 CALL TO ORDER ▶ jump to 0:03
  4. 4 CALL OF ROLL: CITY SECRETARY ▶ jump to 0:34
  5. 5 REQUEST ALL PHONES AND OTHER DEVICES BE TURNED OFF, EXCEPT EMERGENCY ON-CALL PERSONNEL.
  6. 6 INVOCATION: MAYOR PRO TEM CAPIZZI ▶ jump to 1:03
  7. 7 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & SALUTE TO THE TEXAS FLAG ▶ jump to 2:22
  8. 8 PROCLAMATIONS: ▶ jump to 2:23
  9. A) National Hire a Veteran Day 26-831 ▶ jump to 2:26
  10. 10 CITIZENS COMMUNICATIONS ▶ jump to 10:14
  11. 11 We will now open Citizens Communications, our public comment period where our citizens are heard. In the interest of time and structure, this period is specifically for individuals to address the City Council on issues and items of concern that are not listed on this agenda. There will be no City Council action at this time. Citizens will be provided with the right to speak on posted agenda items, which we will recognize later when those specific items are called. In the interest of protecting the City’s network and data security, we cannot accept flash drives or electronic files at the podium. (You do need to upload your digital files to the City Secretary's online form two hours prior to the meeting). Please use hard copies on our overhead projector for the Council to view. Individuals desiring to speak, please line up behind the podium and be ready. This is your time to address your City Council. We only ask that you remain respectful and courteous to everyone in the room. When you reach the podium, please state your name and whether you are a resident of New Braunfels, a non-resident, or live within our ETJ. Thank you.
  12. 1. CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 56:26
  13. 13 All items listed below are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the City Council and will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember or citizen so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and considered as part of the normal order of business. Citizens must be present to pull an item.
  14. 14 Action Items
  15. A) Approval of the city council July 13, 2026 regular and executive session meeting minutes, and the July 17, 2026 and July 20, 2026 special meeting minutes. 26-813
  16. B) Approval of a contract with Siddons-Martin Emergency Group for Preventive Maintenance of Pierce emergency apparatus equipment and repairs as needed to support the Fire Department. 26-561 ▶ jump to 58:23
  17. C) Approval of the City of New Braunfels FY 2026 Second Quarter Investment Report. 26-756 ▶ jump to 57:20
  18. D) Approval of amendment to Development Agreement with AG Sunflower Ridge, LLC 26-779
  19. E) Approval of an expenditure in the amount of $223,160.00 for the purchase of a modular building for the Parks Operations Division from Mobile Modular Management Corporation and authorization for the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. 26-826 ▶ jump to 60:44
  20. F) Approval of a budget amendment for the FY 2026 Special Revenue Fund. 26-844
  21. G) Approval of an Interlocal Agreement with the University of Texas Regional Security Operations Center for CyberSecurity Services at no cost to the City. 26-830
  22. H) Approval of an amendment to the lease agreement between the City of New Braunfels and Sammye Lynn Dietz, individually and doing business as Dietz Gun Shop and Range and authorization for the City Manager to execute all necessary agreements. 26-849
  23. 23 Resolutions
  24. 23 Approval of the Consent Agenda
  25. I) Approval of a resolution giving consent to the issuance of Contract Revenue Bonds (Road Facilities), Series 2026, by Comal County Water Improvement District No. 3 Master District (Mayfair). 26-789 ▶ jump to 75:54
  26. 2. INDIVIDUAL ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
  27. 26 Individuals desiring to speak to any individual item should line up behind the podium and be ready to speak when public comment is recognized.
  28. B-1) Approval of a contract with Siddons-Martin Emergency Group for Preventive Maintenance of Pierce emergency apparatus equipment and repairs as needed to support the Fire Department. 26-561 approved Pass ▶ jump to 58:23
  29. A) Public hearing and first reading of an ordinance, requested by Will Baker of Awe Be Ltd., to rezone approximately 0.3 of an acre out of the Starlight Terrace Subdivision Unit 1, Block 2, Lot 9, from M-1 (Light Industrial District) to R-2A (Single-Family and Two-Family District), currently addressed at 1038 and 1042 Seidel Street. 26-797 postponed Pass ▶ jump to 86:40
  30. E-1) Approval of an expenditure in the amount of $223,160.00 for the purchase of a modular building for the Parks Operations Division from Mobile Modular Management Corporation and authorization for the City Manager to execute all necessary documents. 26-826 approved Pass ▶ jump to 60:44
  31. B) Public hearing and first reading of an ordinance, requested by Elevate Permit Group, on behalf of Jeremy Coburn, to rezone approximately 0.3 of an acre out of City Block 5092, southwest part of Lot 29, from R-2 (Single-Family and Two-Family District) to C-O SUP (Commercial Office District with a Special Use Permit to allow Short Term Rental of a residence), currently addressed at 256 East Austin Street. 26-798 approved Pass ▶ jump to 90:01
  32. F-1) Approval of a budget amendment for the FY 2026 Special Revenue Fund. 26-844 approved Pass
  33. C) Public hearing and first reading of an ordinance, requested by Miles Payne, on behalf of Samantha Richards, Executor of the Estate of John William Turner, to rezone approximately 2 acres out of City Block 3022, from M-1 (Light Industrial District) to M-1 SUP (Light Industrial District with a Special Use Permit for one residence with an allowance for short term rental), currently addressed at 474 North Guenther Avenue. 26-804 postponed Pass ▶ jump to 103:48
  34. H-1) Approval of an amendment to the lease agreement between the City of New Braunfels and Sammye Lynn Dietz, individually and doing business as Dietz Gun Shop and Range and authorization for the City Manager to execute all necessary agreements. 26-849 approved Pass
  35. D) Discuss and consider approval of a resolution authorizing proceeding with issuance of Certificates of Obligations and further directing the publication of Notice of Intention to issue City of New Braunfels, Texas Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation, Series 2026. 26-815 approved Pass ▶ jump to 136:50
  36. I-1) Approval of a resolution giving consent to the issuance of Contract Revenue Bonds (Road Facilities), Series 2026, by Comal County Water Improvement District No. 3 Master District (Mayfair). 26-789 approved Pass ▶ jump to 75:54
  37. E) Discuss and Consider approval of a resolution relating to establishing the City’s intention to reimburse itself for the prior lawful expenditure of funds relating to street and drainage improvements from the proceeds of tax-exempt obligations to be issued by the City for authorized purposes; authorizing other matters incident and related thereto; and providing an effective date. 26-816 approved Pass ▶ jump to 151:28
  38. F) Discuss and consider the appointment of three Councilmembers to an Ad Hoc Committee concerning the Boards and Commissions. 26-778 approved Pass ▶ jump to 154:52
  39. 3. PRESENTATIONS
  40. A) Presentation, update, and possible direction to staff on the 2019 Bond Project - Police Department Headquarters. 26-886 ▶ jump to 163:50
  41. 4. EXECUTIVE SESSION
  42. 36 In accordance with the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Ch. 551.071, the City Council may convene in a closed session to discuss any of the items listed on this agenda. Any final action or vote on any executive session item will be taken in open session. ▶ jump to 188:40
  43. A) Deliberate issues regarding economic development negotiations in accordance with Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code: 1. Gruene 16 26-783 ▶ jump to 189:27
  44. B) Deliberate pending/contemplated litigation, settlement offer(s), and matters concerning privileged and unprivileged client information deemed confidential by Rule 1.05 of the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct in accordance with Section 551.071, of the Texas Government Code, specifically: a. Discuss Legal Options Relating to the Status of Real Estate Negotiations by New Braunfels Utilities to Secure a Necessary Easement for the IH 35 Interceptor Upgrade Rio Bar Screen Project: · a 0.7402-Acre Permanent Utility Easement Out of the A.M. Esnaurizar Survey, Abstract 98, Comal County, Texas, Being All of Lot 8, Block 4, Resubdivision of Villa Rio, According to the Plat of Record in Volume 129, Page 312, of the Deed Records of Comal County, Texas, Located at 470 Rio Drive, New Braunfels, Texas 78130, and Assigned Comal Appraisal District Property ID 67480 b. Discuss Legal Options Relating to the Status of Real Estate Negotiations to Secure Necessary Right-of-Way and Utility Easement for the Barbarosa Road Improvements Project: · a 0.4592-acre ROW and 0.158-acre Utility Easement out the Antonio Maria Esnaurizar Survey, Abstract 20, Guadalupe County, Texas, out of Lot 2A, Timmerman Subdivision as recorded in Volume 5, Page 393 A & B, Map and Plat Records of Guadalupe County, Texas Located at 2241 Westmeyer Road, New Braunfels, Texas 78130, and Assigned Guadalupe County Appraisal District Property ID 43773 c. Cause No. 2026CV0238, City of New Braunfels v. Lynn K. Wohlfahrt d. City of New Braunfels v. Stoddard Construction Management, Inc., and Swiss Re Corporate Solutions America Insurance Corporation. 26-818 ▶ jump to 189:47
  45. C) Deliberate the appointment and employment of a City Attorney and City Manager, including matters related to the search and selection of candidates, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 (Personnel Matters). 26-684 ▶ jump to 190:38
  46. 5. IF NECESSARY, RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION RELATING TO THE EXECUTIVE SESSION AS DESCRIBED ABOVE.
  47. 41 ADJOURNMENT
  48. 42 CERTIFICATION
  49. 43 I hereby certify the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the bulletin board at the New Braunfels City Hall. _____________________________________ Gayle Wilkinson, City Secretary NOTE: Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, or large print, are requested to contact the City Secretary’s Office at (830) 221-4010 at least two (2) work days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
  50. 44 TAXPAYER IMPACT STATEMENT: