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City Council - Special

July 20, 2026 ·5:00 PM Final

City Hall - Council Chambers

Agenda — 18 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
  4. 4 CALL OF ROLL: CITY SECRETARY ▶ jump to 0:13
  5. 5 INVOCATION: COUNCILMEMBER CARTER ▶ jump to 0:39
  6. 6 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & SALUTE TO THE TEXAS FLAG ▶ jump to 1:50
  7. 1. WORKSHOP
  8. A) Presentation amending Chapter 130, Article IV, Divisions 3,5,6, and 7 of the City’s Code of Ordinances to adjust residential and landscape irrigation drought surcharges; revise drought stage destinations and triggers; clarify definitions and related provisions; repeal conflicting ordinance; provide a savings clause; and establish an effective date. 26-303 ▶ jump to 2:29
  9. B) Presentation and update from the Humane Society of the New Braunfels Area and direction to staff regarding the FY 2027 contract for services. 26-845 ▶ jump to 63:20
  10. C) Presentation on Edwards Aquifer Habitat Conservation Plan Incidental Take Permit Renewal 26-693 ▶ jump to 95:22
  11. 2. EXECUTIVE SESSION
  12. 12 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 126:35
  13. A) Deliberate the appointment and duties of Nathan Brown as the Interim City Attorney in accordance with Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code. 26-840 ▶ jump to 126:53
  14. B) Deliberate the appointment and employment of a City Attorney, including matters related to the search and selection of candidates, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.074 (Personnel Matters). 26-776 ▶ jump to 127:06
  15. 3. IF NECESSARY, RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION RELATING TO THE EXECUTIVE SESSION AS DESCRIBED ABOVE.
  16. 4. ADJOURNMENT
  17. 17 CERTIFICATION
  18. 18 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.