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May 27, 2025 ·6:00 PM Final

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Agenda — 57 items

  1. 1 MISSION STATEMENT The City of New Braunfels will add value to our community by planning for the future, providing quality services, encouraging community involvement and being responsive to those we serve.
  2. 2 AGENDA
  3. 3 CALL TO ORDER
  4. 4 CALL OF ROLL: CITY SECRETARY ▶ jump to 0:08
  5. 5 REQUEST ALL PHONES AND OTHER DEVICES BE TURNED OFF, EXCEPT EMERGENCY ON-CALL PERSONNEL.
  6. 6 INVOCATION: COUNCILMEMBER SPRADLEY ▶ jump to 0:19
  7. 7 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & SALUTE TO THE TEXAS FLAG ▶ jump to 2:34
  8. 8 ANNUAL ELECTION ACTIONS
  9. A) Complete and issue a certificate of election to Toni Carter for District 1. 25-602 ▶ jump to 2:56
  10. B) Complete and issue a certificate of election to Michael Capizzi for District 2. 25-603 ▶ jump to 3:14
  11. C) Administer the oath of office to Toni Carter for District 1. 25-604 ▶ jump to 3:23
  12. D) Administer the oath of office to Michael Capizzi for District 2. 25-605 ▶ jump to 6:32
  13. E) Presentation and recognition of the public service rendered by Mayor Pro Tem Andres Campos as District One Councilmember. 25-608 ▶ jump to 10:52
  14. F) Presentation and recognition of the public service rendered by Christopher Willis as District Two Councilmember. 25-609 ▶ jump to 13:55
  15. G) Discuss and consider the election of a Mayor Pro Tem. 25-607 approved Fail ▶ jump to 17:45
  16. 16 PRESENTATIONS:
  17. A) Recognition of Craig Christopherson's retirement. 25-550 ▶ jump to 20:05
  18. 18 PROCLAMATIONS:
  19. A) Community Action Month 25-521 ▶ jump to 26:46
  20. B) Texas Treasure Business Award 25-556 ▶ jump to 31:37
  21. C) ALS Awareness Month 25-599 ▶ jump to 37:13
  22. 22 CITIZENS COMMUNICATIONS ▶ jump to 42:20
  23. 23 This time is for citizens to address the City Council on issues and items of concerns not on this agenda. There will be no City Council action at this time. In the interest of protecting the City's network and data, the City is not accepting flash drives or electronic files for use during Citizens Communications. Please use hard copies, the overhead projector or access the City’s online digital form to upload electronic files you would like the Mayor and Council to view. The digital form would need to be uploaded two (2) hours prior to the City Council meeting. A link to this form can be accessed on the City Secretary’s website. Individuals desiring to speak at citizen's communications should line up behind the podium and be ready to speak. ▶ jump to 44:00
  24. 1. CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 63:15
  25. 25 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. ▶ jump to 64:08
  26. 26 Action Items
  27. A) Approval of the May 12, 2025 regular meeting minutes. 25-642 approved Pass
  28. B) Approval of a contract with Ford, Powell & Carson Architects and Planning for the final design of the Southeast Library Project. 25-538 approved Pass
  29. C) Approval of the Mayoral appointments of Sharon Samples to the Resident Commissioner seat and Hunter Schwarz to the City Resident seat of the Housing Authority Board with terms ending May 31, 2027. 25-590 approved Pass
  30. D) Approval of the appointment of Arthur Brinkkoeter, to district 1 place on the Transportation and Traffic Advisory Board for a regular term ending 05-31-2028. 25-592 approved Pass
  31. E) Approval of district 1 Councilmember’s appointment of Joseph Ricouard to the Ethics Commission with a term ending May 31, 2028. 25-593 approved Pass
  32. F) Approval of the appointment of Stanley Laskowski, to district 2 place on the Transportation and Traffic Advisory Board for a regular term ending 05-31-2028. 25-594 approved Pass
  33. G) Approval of an agreement with On-Duty Health for public safety physicals 25-640 approved Pass
  34. H) Approval of the Purchase of a Vehicle from Lake Country Chevrolet for the New Braunfels Police Department and approval of the associated project budget amendment. 25-611 approved Pass
  35. I) Approval to declare as surplus and sell, 1.139 acres, being Lot 1, Coco Subdivision, and authorization for the City Manager to execute all necessary conveyance documents. 25-654 approved Pass
  36. 36 Resolutions
  37. J) Approval of a resolution; submission of an application to the Airport Improvement Grant program as administered by the Texas Department of Transportation, Aviation Division to request funding for construction of security fencing at the New Braunfels National Airport; authorization for the City Manager to act on behalf of the City in all matters related to the grant if awarded; and approval to modify a contract with KSA Engineers, Inc. for their construction and grant support services. 25-639 approved Pass ▶ jump to 64:45
  38. K) Approval of a resolution; ratification for the submission of an application to the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority, FY 2026 SB 224 Catalytic Converter Grant Program on behalf of the New Braunfels Police Department for costs to combat catalytic converter theft; and authorization for the City Manager or authorized designee to act on behalf of the City in all matters related to the grant if awarded. 25-647 approved Pass ▶ jump to 65:12
  39. L) Approval of a resolution recommended by the New Braunfels Economic Development Corporation approving a project expenditure, of up to $75,000, for escrow and due diligence funding to support the Gruene 16 project, pursuant to Section 505.102 of the Texas Local Government Code. 25-637 approved Pass ▶ jump to 65:40
  40. 40 Ordinances (In accordance with Section 3.10 of the City Charter, a descriptive caption of each ordinance shall be read on two separate days.)
  41. M) Approval of the second and final reading of an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 126, Sec. 126-355, related to the downtown parking zone by establishing paid parking areas, fees, and the days and times of enforcement, and repealing Secs. 126-382 to 126-395 related to parking meters and pay stations. 25-629 approved Pass ▶ jump to 66:00
  42. 41 Approval of the Consent Agenda approved the Consent Agenda Pass ▶ jump to 67:00
  43. N) Approval of the second and final reading of an ordinance changing a street name in Dean, Unit 3, from Blue Duck to Redstart. 25-555 approved Pass ▶ jump to 66:24
  44. 2. INDIVIDUAL ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
  45. 44 Individuals desiring to speak to any individual item should line up behind the podium and be ready to speak when public comment is recognized.
  46. A) Public hearing and first reading of an ordinance to rezone approximately 3.5 acres out of the J M Veramendi Survey, Abstract 2, from R-2 (Single-Family and Two-Family District) to M-1A (Light Industrial District), currently addressed at 556 Krueger Canyon 25-600 Failed - Super Majority Pass ▶ jump to 67:05
  47. B) Public hearing and first reading of an ordinance regarding the proposed rezoning of 0.25 acres out of the Mission Oaks Unit 5 Subdivision, Block 14, Lot 11, from R-3 (Multifamily District) to R-3 SUP (Multifamily District with a Special Use Permit for Short Term Rental), currently addressed at 13 & 15 Moss Rock Drive 25-597 approved Pass ▶ jump to 71:50
  48. C) Public hearing and first reading of an ordinance to rezone approximately 0.30 acres out of the Villa Rio Subdivision, Block 1, Lot 2 from C-3 (Commercial District) to C-3 SUP (Commercial District with a Special Use Permit for Short-Term Rental of a Residence), currently addressed as 463 Barcelona Drive. 25-626 approved Pass ▶ jump to 74:43
  49. D) Public hearing and first reading of an ordinance to rezone approximately 0.21 acres out of the City Block 1059 Subdivision, Block 1059, Lot 7, from C-3 (Commercial District) to C-3 SUP (Commercial District with a Special Use Permit for Short Term Rental), currently addressed at 380 Kessler Street. 25-625 approved Pass ▶ jump to 77:36
  50. E) Public hearing and first reading of an ordinance to rezone approximately 7 acres out of the J M Veramendi Survey, Abstract 2, from R-2 (Single-Family and Two-Family District), R-2 SUP (Single-Family and Two-Family District with an SUP to allow Commercial Uses), and C-1B (General Business District) to C-1B (General Business District), currently addressed at 2944 and 2956 Loop 337. 25-631 approved Pass ▶ jump to 81:35
  51. F) Public hearing and first reading of an ordinance to rezone approximately 0.1 acres out of the Church of Christ Subdivision, Block 1, Lot 1, and the Alyssa Way Subdivision, Block 1, Lot 1, from R-1 (Single-Family District) to C-1B (General Business District), located at the northeast corner of Alyssa Way and the State Highway 46 West intersection. 25-632 approved Pass ▶ jump to 84:54
  52. 3. EXECUTIVE SESSION
  53. 52 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.
  54. 4. IF NECESSARY, RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY ACTION RELATING TO THE EXECUTIVE SESSION AS DESCRIBED ABOVE.
  55. 54 ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 88:22
  56. 55 CERTIFICATION
  57. 56 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.