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February 26, 2024 ·6:00 PM Final

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Agenda — 55 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 - AMENDED 02-22-2024
  3. 3 CALL TO ORDER
  4. 4 CALL OF ROLL: CITY SECRETARY ▶ jump to 0:04
  5. 5 REQUEST ALL PHONES AND OTHER DEVICES BE TURNED OFF, EXCEPT EMERGENCY ON-CALL PERSONNEL.
  6. 6 INVOCATION: MAYOR PRO TEM BOWERS ▶ jump to 0:18
  7. 7 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & SALUTE TO THE TEXAS FLAG ▶ jump to 0:58
  8. 8 PROCLAMATIONS:
  9. A) George Washington Day Proclamation 24-219 ▶ jump to 1:52
  10. 10 PRESENTATIONS:
  11. A) Presentation of the Texas Municipal League Certified Municipal Officer status awarded to Councilmembers Christopher Willis and Lawrence Spradley. 24-241 ▶ jump to 5:28
  12. B) Presentation of the Texas Municipal Library Director’s Association Achievement of Excellence in Libraries Award. 24-274 ▶ jump to 7:02
  13. 13 CITIZENS COMMUNICATIONS ▶ jump to 10:37
  14. 14 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. ▶ jump to 10:38
  15. 1. CONSENT AGENDA ▶ jump to 30:32
  16. 16 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 30:33
  17. 17 Resolutions & Action Items
  18. A) Approval of the February 12th, 2024, regular and executive session minutes and the February 19th, 2024 special meeting minutes. 24-243 approved Pass
  19. B) Approval of a recommendation by the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #3 Board awarding a Business Improvement and Preservation Grant to Celebrations up to $5,000 for façade and exterior improvements and associated budget amendment to the Downtown TIRZ fund. 24-221 approved Pass
  20. C) Approval of an interlocal cooperative purchasing agreement with 791 Purchasing Cooperative in accordance with the Interlocal Cooperation Act, Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code for goods and services. 24-207 ▶ jump to 36:36
  21. C-1) Approval of an interlocal cooperative purchasing agreement with 791 Purchasing Cooperative in accordance with the Interlocal Cooperation Act, Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code for goods and services. 24-207 approved Pass ▶ jump to 36:36
  22. D) Approval of a contract with Elite Dumpster Manufacturing, LLC. for the repair and purchase of commercial refuse containers for the Solid Waste and Recycling Division. 24-231 approved Pass
  23. E) Approval of a resolution; ratification for the submission of a grant application to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, State Homeland Security Program - Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Activities grant for Program Year 2024 to request funding for the purchase of a robot, and accessories to unmanned aircraft vehicles; and authorization for the City Manager to act on behalf of the City in all matters related to the grant if awarded. 24-262 approved Pass
  24. F) Approval of a resolution; ratification for the submission of a grant application to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, State Homeland Security Program - Regular Projects grant for Program Year 2024 to request funding for the purchase of a gas/vapor monitor; and authorization for the City Manager to act on behalf of the City in all matters related to the grant if awarded. 24-263 approved Pass
  25. G) Approval of a resolution; ratification for the submission of an application to the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division’s Bullet-Resistant Shield Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2025 to request funding for the purchase of ballistic shields for law enforcement officers; and authorization for the City Manager to act on behalf of the City in all matters related to the grant if awarded. 24-265 approved Pass
  26. H) Approval of a resolution; ratification for the submission of a grant application to the Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Criminal Justice Division’s First Responder Mental Health Program for Fiscal Year 2025 to request funding that will enhance the New Braunfels Police Department’s Peer Support and Crisis Negotiation Teams; and authorization for the City Manager to act on behalf of the City in all matters related to the grant if awarded. 24-267 approved Pass
  27. I) Approval of a resolution; ratification for the submission of an application to the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program for Program Year 2025 to request funding for the purchase of drive over scales for commercial motor vehicles; and authorization for the City Manager to act on behalf of the City in all matters related to the grant if awarded. 24-268 approved Pass
  28. J) Approval to cancel the first regular March City Council meeting on March 11, 2024. 24-286 approved Pass
  29. 28 Ordinances (In accordance with Section 3.10 of the City Charter, a descriptive caption of each ordinance shall be read on two separate days.)
  30. K) Approval of an ordinance to cancel the May 4, 2024 Regular Election for City Council District Four (4); and declaring the candidate for City Council District Four (4), Lawrence W. Spradley, elected upon receipt of the Certification of Unopposed Candidates. 24-235 approved Pass ▶ jump to 31:08
  31. L) Approval of the first reading of an ordinance amending the New Braunfels Code of Ordinances Chapter 54-Fire Prevention and Protection; Emergency Medical Services, Section 54-146 Mitigation Rates for the delivery of emergency and non-emergency services by the Fire Department; moving and amending definitions in Ordinance 2015-66, Exhibit A, to Sec. 54-146; and moving all fees to Appendix D, Fee Schedule; providing a savings clause; and declaring an effective date. 24-203 approved Pass ▶ jump to 31:23
  32. M) Approval of the first reading of an ordinance to amend Article VII, Section 126-381 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of New Braunfels to include paid parking on weekends and holidays from May 1- Labor Day on Fair Lane by River Acres Park, and to amend Section 126-346 (f) to include a no parking tow away zone on Fair Lane to reserve space for emergency access. 24-258 approved Pass ▶ jump to 32:00
  33. N) Approval of the first reading of an ordinance to amend Article VII, Section 126-368 (f) and (g) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of New Braunfels refine the existing water recreation shuttle zone in Cypress Bend Park to allow for public parking while still retaining a reserved water recreation shuttle zone. 24-259 approved Pass ▶ jump to 32:26
  34. O) Approval of the second and final reading of an ordinance to amend Article IV, Section 30-60 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of New Braunfels to change the membership for the Partnership Committee from 15 to 11, add a provision for absentee members, and minor clarifying edits. 24-223 approved Pass ▶ jump to 32:46
  35. P) Approval of the second and final reading of an ordinance amending the New Braunfels Code of Ordinances, Appendix D, Section A, Fee Schedule by adopting new fees for Fire Prevention and Protection related services; providing a savings clause; and declaring and effective date. 24-229 presented Pass ▶ jump to 33:04
  36. Q) Approval of the second and final reading of an ordinance regarding amendments to Chapter 118 Subdivision Platting, necessary for alignment with 2023 Texas State Legislature’s Local Government Code revisions 24-254 approved Pass ▶ jump to 33:20
  37. R) Approval of the second and final reading of an ordinance regarding amendments to Chapter 118 Subdivision Platting, Sections 11 Waiver, 13 Appeal for relief from apportionment of municipal infrastructure costs, 22 Subdivision master plan, 44 Blocks, 49 Sidewalks, 51 Water, sewer and drainage facilities; flood hazards, and 56 Closure, abandonment and sale of public right of way. 24-255 approved Pass ▶ jump to 33:35
  38. 36 Approval of the Consent Agenda approved the Consent Agenda Pass ▶ jump to 34:20
  39. 2. INDIVIDUAL ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
  40. A) Public hearing and first reading of an ordinance regarding a proposed rezoning of approximately 86 acres out of the A.M. Esnaurizar Survey, Abstract 20, from APD AH (Agricultural/Pre-Development Airport Hazard Overlay District) to R-3L AH (Multifamily Low Density Airport Hazard Overlay District) currently addressed at 1280 Saengerhalle Road and 1682 Saur Lane 24-124 approved Pass ▶ jump to 78:36
  41. B) Public hearing and first reading of an ordinance to rezone 0.1194 acres out of the Milltown Subdivision, Block 1, Lot 15, from M-2 (Heavy Industrial District) to M-2 SUP (Heavy Industrial District with a Special Use Permit for Short-Term Rental of a Residence), currently addressed as 639 Oasis Street. 24-181 approved Pass ▶ jump to 82:11
  42. C) Discuss and consider the second and final reading of an ordinance regarding amendments to Chapter 144 Zoning, Section 3.3 Zoning districts and regulations for property zoned prior to June 22, 1987, 3.4 Zoning districts and regulations for property zoned subsequent to June 22, 1987, 4.2 Land use matrix, and 5.1 Parking, loading, stacking and vehicular circulation. 24-253 approved Pass ▶ jump to 94:26
  43. D) Discuss and consider approval of the first reading of an ordinance to amend Article I, Section 86-3 (b) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of New Braunfels to include a park closure time to the City Tube Chute Park during the peak use season. 24-257 approved Pass ▶ jump to 109:13
  44. E) Discuss and consider approval of a resolution of the City Council of the City of New Braunfels in support of the submission of an application to the 2024 Competitive Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program through the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs by Park at Dogwood for the construction of up to 85 low-income rental units. 24-170 approved Pass ▶ jump to 125:03
  45. F) Discuss and consider a resolution recommended by the New Braunfels Economic Development Corporation approving a project expenditure of up to $1,501,742 to the New Braunfels Youth Collaborative for the renovation of the gymnasium at 407 West Mill Street, a project authorized under 505.152 of the Texas Local Government Code. 24-236 approved Pass ▶ jump to 91:50
  46. G) Discuss and consider a resolution recommended by the New Braunfels Economic Development Corporation approving a project expenditure of up to $7,200,000 to the City of New Braunfels for the construction of Castell Avenue Phase 1 - Coll Street Drainage Improvement, a project authorized under 501.103 of the Texas Local Government Code. 24-237 approved Pass ▶ jump to 142:02
  47. H) Discuss and consider a resolution recommended by the New Braunfels Economic Development Corporation approving a project expenditure of up to $700,000 to the City of New Braunfels for the construction of Common Street Pedestrian Improvements, a project authorized under 501.103 of the Texas Local Government Code. 24-238 approved Pass ▶ jump to 149:21
  48. 3. EXECUTIVE SESSIONS
  49. 47 In accordance with the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Ch. 551, the City Council may convene in a closed session to discuss any of the items listed below. Any final action or vote on any executive session item will be taken in open session. The City Council reserves the right to retire into executive session concerning any of the items listed on this Agenda whenever it is considered necessary and legally justified under the Open Meetings Act (Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code).
  50. A) Deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate in accordance with Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code, specifically: · Approximately 130 acres of land: 62.6 acres out of the O Russell Survey No. 2, Abstract 485 and 3982 Hunter Road - approximately 68.163 acres out of the O Russell Survey No. 2, Abstract 485 24-264
  51. 4. RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND TAKE ANY NECESSARY ACTION RELATING TO THE EXECUTIVE SESSION AS DESCRIBED ABOVE.
  52. 50 ADJOURNMENT ▶ jump to 149:24
  53. 51 CERTIFICATION
  54. 51 Page Break
  55. 52 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 221-4010 at least two (2) work days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.