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REGULAR MEETING
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A Regular Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, on June 5,
2012, at 6;00 p.m., in the Municipal Complex, Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Building
#4, Schertz, Texas. The following members present to-wit;
Mayor Pro~Tem George Antuna
Councilmember Jim Fowler
Cauncilmember David Scagliola
Councilmember Michael Carpenter
Staff Present:
Executive Director David Harris
Executive Director Brian James
City Attorney Katherine Tapley
Carrncilmember Cedric Edwards was absent.
CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING
City Manager John Kessel
Executive Director Sohn Biersehwale
Chief of Staff Bob Canna
City Secretary Brenda Dennis
Mayor Pra-Tem Scagliala called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and welcomed everyone in
attendance.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAGS OF THE UNITED
STATES AND STATE OF TEXAS.
Councilmember Fowler gave the invocation followed by the Pledges of Allegiance to the Flags of
the Ua~ited States and the State of Texas.
Mayor Pro-Tem Scagliala welcomed everyone in attendance.
Oath of Office
A. Mayor Pro-Tem --- Consideration and/or action regarding the appointment of the Mayor Pra-
Tem, George Antuna, Jr. term expiae December 1, 2012. (J. Kessel/B. Dennis)
Mayor Pro-Tem Scagliola recognized Councihnember Fowler wha moved, secanded by
Councilmember Carpenter to approve the appointment of Councilmember George Antuna as
Mayor Pro-Tem. Tlie vote was rrnanir?zous. Motion Carried.
Mayas Pro-Tem Scagliola recognized City Secretary Brenda Dennis who administered the
Oath of Off ce to newly appointed Mayas P.ro-Tem George Antuna.
Proclainatian
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® Proclamation and Special Presentation to the Family of Former Mayor Earl Sawyer {r.
KesseUCouncil/B. Bailey)
Mayor Pro-Tem Antuna and City Manager John Kessel presented a proclamation and a City
Flag to the Sawyer Family.
Presentation Reco ninon
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Special Presentation to Wendy Swan (G. Logan/M.
Debboun) {Debbie Bell to accept)
Mayor Pro-Tem Antuna recognized Director of Parks and Recreation & Community Sei~~ices
George Logan who introduced Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Chair Mustapha
Debboun who stated that Wendy Swan is being recognized for going above and beyond as a
member of the Friends of Northern Schertz, He stated that her leadership, volunteerism,
dedication, loyalty and high-level of involvement and service to the City of Schertz has been
an inspiration to all those around her. Mr. Mustapha recognized Debbie Bell who came
forward to accept the Certificate of Recognition for Wendy Swan on behalf of the City of
Schertz. Ms. Bell thanked the City,
Ci Events
Announcements of upcoming City Events by Executive Directors (D. Haz•~•is/J. BierschwaleB.
James)
Mayan Pra-Tem Antuna recognized Executive Director of Support David Harris who stated that
tomorrow the parking lot at the Civic Center and City Hall will be full as the Schertz-Cibola-
Universal TSD will be hosting a training seminar at the Civic Center.
Hearin of Residents
This time is set aside for any person who wishes to address the City Council. Each person should fill
out the speaker's register p~•ior to the meeting. Presentations should be limited to no more than 3
minutes. 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
offcer, duf~ing the Hearing of Residents portion of the agenda, will call on those persons ia~ho have
signed up to speak in the order they have registered.
Mayor Pro-Tem Antuna recognized the following people who spoke:
Maggie Titterington, Schertz Chamber President who came forward providing the Council
with an update on the upcoming events of the Chamber.
Janet Tavernier, 17604 lH 35, Schlotzsky's, who came forward speaking against the revised
parking on Corridor Loop,
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Mayor Pro-Tem Antuna recognized the following who spoke regarding the issues of: accountability,
consumer protection, issues with their hozxzes, requesting Council to approve their proposed
Ordinances, and for Pulte to buy back their homes:
• Ken and Angela Russell, 6034 Mule Deer
• Donna Fitzgerald, 5304 Storm King
• Dan Hollistel, 5525 Columbia Drive
• Sherry Clark, 5269 Brookline
• Tricia Mattison, P. O. Box 3022, Universal City
• Janet Ahmad, 1$ Silver Horn, San Antonio
Consent Agenda
The Consent Agenda is considered to be 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 by the Mayor Pro-Tem or a Councihnember•
1. Minutes -Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the Regular
Meeting of May 29, 2012. (J. KessellB. Dennis)
2. Resolution No. 12-R-51 -Consideration and/or action acceptance of a grant from Bexar
Metro 911 regarding upgrades to the City's dispatch radio consoles and appropriate
budgetary transfer for the City's cash match. (J. Bierschwale/M. BaneIM. Harris)
The following caption was read into record:
RESOLUTION NO. 12-R-51
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT FROM BEXAR METRO 911
REGARDING UPGRADES TO THE CITY'S DISPATCH RADIO CONSOLES AND
APPROPRIATE BUDGETARY TRANSFER FOR THE CITY'S CASH MATCH AND
OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
Mayor Pro-Tenn Antuna recognized Councilmember Carpenter who moved, seconded by
Couneilmember Fowler to approve consent agenda items 1, and 2. The vote was unanimous.
Motion ca~•ried.
Discussion andior Action Items
3. Ordinance No. 12-D-10 -Consideration and/or action approving an ordinance amending
and revising Section 86-149, Parking Prohibited, repealing all ordinances or parts of
ordinances; and providing an effective date. Final Reading (B, James/S. Willoughby/L.
Busch)
The following caption was read into record:
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ORDINANCE NO. 12-D-10
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
PROVIDING THAT THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ,
TEXAS BE AMENDED BY REVISING SECTION 86-149 PARING
PROHIBITED ON ROADWAYS MAINTAINED BY THE CITY OF
SCHERTZ; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Pro-Tem Antuna recognized Executive Director of Development Brian .lames who
stated that action creates a no-parking zone on designated areas of Corridor Loop fiazx~. I.H.
35 frontage road to F.M. 3009 per Council direction and unanimous vote on May 8, 2012.
The plan presented this evening calls for 10 spaces along the portion of the road adjacent to
Chili's and no parking elsewhere on the street. After more review staff is recommending 21
spaces be marked. This item was postponed for three weeks per staff request on May i 5.
Fiscal impact of $1,488 to be paid far from the Street Maintenance budget Tine item. He
stated this is a budgeted item. Staff recommends approval of the 21 parking places.
Mayor Pro-Tem Antuna recognized Janet Tavernier, 17604 IH 3S, Schlotzsky's, who carne
forward stating that eliminating parking places along the Corridor Loop would have an affect
on her business.
Mayor Pro-Tem Antuna and Council discussed the recommendation that was brought
forward by the Traff c Safety Advisory Committee regarding parking and safety concerns.
City Manager John Kessel concurred with the findings of the Traffic Safety Advisory
Committee to recommend the 21 parking spaces. Mr. Kessel recognized Police Chief Don
Taylor who came forward providing his safety concerns along the Corridor.
Mayor Pro-Terri Antuna recognized Councilmember Carpenter who asked that staff ga back
to the businesses in 90-days and get an evaluation.
Mayor Pro-Tem Antuna recognized Councilmember Scagliola who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Fowler to approve Ordinance No. 12-D-10 with the recommendation of 21
parking spaces. Final Reading The vote wr~s'unanrnrous. Motion Cart•iert:
4. Ordinance No, 12-5-13 - Conduct a public hearing and consideration and/or action upon a
request to rezone approximately 0.974 acres of land from Predevelopment District {PRE} to
General Business District {GB). The property is more specifically described as a portion of
Lot 1 of the WML Subdivision, City of Schertz, Comal County, Texas, generally located on
southbound IH 35 between Engel Raad and Eckhardt Road. First Reading {B. James/M.
Sanchez)
The following caption was read into record;
ORDINANCE NO. 12-5-13
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BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS AMENDING THE
OFFICIAL ZONING MAP ORDINANCE II-S-IS BY REZONING
APPROXIMATELY 0.974E ACRE OF LAND FROM PREDEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT (PRE) TO GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT {GB} BEING A PORTION
OF A 1.824 ACRE TRACT OF LAND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS
LOT 1, WMI, SUBDIVISON, CITY OF SCHERTZ, COMAL COUNTY, TEXAS,
GENERALLY LOCATED. ON 50UTHBOUND IH 35 BETWEEN ENGEL ROAD
AND ECKHARDT ROAD; PROVIDING A REVERSIONARY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Mayor Pro-Tem Antuna recognized Development Services Director Michelle Sanchez who
introduced this item stating that action rezones approximately 0.974 acres of land from PRE
to GB located on Southbound IH 35 between Engel Road and Eckhardt Road. The property
was annexed in 2010 and was assigned a temporary zoning of PRE. The property has been
utilized for a contractor's office. The building is currently vacant. According to the UDC, to
utilize and occupy the building, it must be rezoned as only continued uses are allowed in the
PRE zoning district. The properties in this area are generally zoned GB and have been zoned
as such prior to this designation on the Future Land Use Plan.
She stated at the May 23, 2012 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, the Commission
unanimously voted to approve the requested zone change and forward a recommendation to
Council. No fiscal impact.
Schedule is as follows:
May 23, 2012 P&Z Public Hearing
June 5, 2012 City Council Public Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance
June 12, 2012 Final Reading of Ordinance
Staff recommends approval.
Mayor Pro-Tem Antuna opened the public hearing and recognized the following who spoke;
Mr. Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel Road, who spoke on his approval of the zoning
change.
As no one else spoke, Mayor Pro-Tern Antuna closed the public hearing and asked for
Council comments.
Mayor Pro-Tem Antuna recognized Councilmember Carpenter who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Fowler to approve Ordinance No. 12-513 Fust Reading. The vote was
u~tanimous. Motion Carriert.
Mayor Pro-Tem Antuna moved into Executive Session at 7,25 p.m.
Executive Session
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Called under Section:
• 551.071 Texas Government Code Litigation, pending or contemplated litigation;
• 551,072 Tez~as Government Code -Deliberation regarding the purchase, exchange, sale,
lease, or value of real property, or real estate;
• 551.074 Deliberation regarding personnel matters, duties of certain public officials and
employees, and personnel and the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment,
duties, discipline, or dismissal of the City Manager.
Mayor Pro-Tenn Antuna reconvened into regular session a# 8:45 p.m.
5. Take any action deemed necessary as a result of the Executive Session.
No active requi~retl
Re uests and Announcements
6, Requests by Mayor PronTezn and Councilmembers that items be placed on a future City
Council agenda.
No items requested,
7. Requests by Mayor Pro-Tem and Councilmembers to City Manager and S#aff for
information.
No i~aformation requested.
8. Announcements by Mayor Pro-Tem and Councilmembers
• City and community events attended and to be attended
• City Council Committee and Liaison Assignments
• Continuing education events attended and to be attended
• Recognition of actions by City employees
• Recognition of actions by community volunteers
• Upcoming City Council agenda items
Mayor Pro~Tem Antuna recognized Councilmember Fowler who stated that he attended the
following;
• Saturday, June 2, 2012, Memorial services for Chris Lewis
- • Tuesday, June 5, 2012, Burial services for Former Mayor Earl Sawyer
He also stated that he would be leaving Wednesday, June 6, 2012 and back on Saturday,
June 23, 2012 going to Israel and Jordan.
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Mayor Pro-Tem Antuna recognized Councilmember Scagliola who stated that he attended
the Following:
• Thursday, May 31, 2012, 2012-2013 Sweetheart Court "meet and greet"
• Sahuday, June 2, 2012, Memorial services for Chris Lewis
• Saturday, June 2, 2012, VFW event "Welcome cooties"
• Sunday, June 3, 2012, Steel High School Graduation
• Tuesday, June 5, 2012, Burial Services for Former Mayor Earl Sawyer
Mayor Pro~Tem Antuna stated that he attended the following;
• Friday, June 1, 2012, Lone Star Rail Board meeting
• Saturday, June 2, 2012, Memorial services far Chris Lewis
• Tuesday, June 5, 2012, Christian Brothers Automotive Ribbon cutting
9. Announcements by City Manager
Mayor Pro-Tem Antuna recognized City Manager John Kessel who stated that he wanted to
recognize the following departments:
• Facilities Maintenance, He thanked Ray and Albert who helped out with a situation
during the Library Olympics event.
• Fire Department, He thanked Inspector John Perry who assisted an Inspector from
Austin.
Police Department, He thanked the Police Department Honor Guard for their
participation in the recent events.
Mr. Kessel reminded everyone to keep CouncilrnemlZer Edwards and his family in their
prayers as Cauncihnembex Edwards recently lost his mom.
Mayor Pro-Tem Antuna recognized Councilmember Scagliola who read an appreciation
letter from Jahn Pond, President of the Greenshire Homeowners Association regarding
City Manager John Kessel, thanking him for coming out and speaking with the residents
regarding the state of the City.
Adjournment
Mayor Pro-Tem Antuna adjourned the meetin t 8: p,m•
May i' ~ ern George Antuna
ATTEST:
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