04-08-2014 MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
April 8, 2014
A Regular Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, on April 8,
2014, at 6:00 p.m., in the Hal Baldwin Municipal Complex Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz
Parkway, Building #4, Schertz; Texas. The following members present to -wit:
Mayor Pro -Tem David Scagliola
Councilmember Daryl John
Staff Present:
Executive Director John Bierschwale
Chief of Staff Bob Cantu
City Secretary Brenda Dennis
Councilmember Jim Fowler
Councilmember Cedric Edwards
City Manager John Kessel
Executive Director Brian James
City Attorney Charles Zech
Deputy City Secretary Donna Schmoekel
Mayor Michael Carpenter and Councilmember Duke were absent.
Call to Order
Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance to the Flags of the United States and the State of Texas
Reverend Richard Young, Universal City United Methodist Church provided the invocation
followed by the Pledges of Allegiance to the Flags of the United States and the State of Texas.
Presentations:
• Proclamation National Crime Victims Rights Week (Christi Williams/Michele Meehan)
Mayor Pro-Tem. Scagliola read and presented the Proclamation to Ms. Christy Williams, Ms.
Michele Meehan, and Ms. Dixie Bane with the Guadalupe County Children's Advocacy
Center.
City Events and Announcements
• Announcements of upcoming City Events (J. BierschwaleB. James)
Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola recognized Executive Director Brian James who provided the
following announcements and upcoming events:
Wednesday, April 9, Health and Wellness Expo, Schertz Civic Center, 8:00 a.m, to
Noon.
Thursday, April 10, Northeast Partnership Meeting, Olympia Hills Golf Course and
Conference Center, Universal City, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 10, Community Volunteer Fair, Schertz Civic Center, 5:30 to 7:00
p.m.
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• Friday, April 11, Randolph Family Dental Ribbon Cutting, 3900 FM 3009, 11:00
a.m. to Noon.
• Saturday, April 12, Lions Club Easter in the Park, Pickrell Park, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00
p.m.
• Monday, April 14, George Logan Retirement BBO, Pickrell Park, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00
p.m.
• Tuesday, April 15, Schertz Chamber of Commerce Luncheon, Civic Center, 11:30
a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, April 15, Animal Adoption Center — Grand Opening 800 Community
Circle, 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Announcements and recognitions by City Manager (J. Kessel)
Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola recognized City Manager John Kessel who gave a shout out to the
Library. Ms. Melissa Uhlhom is the new Library Director, but the whole Library has created
special opportunities within the Library, a human interest opportunity. Mr. Kessel stated that
the Library has a new part time book shelver, one of the Special Education Students from the
school district. He is doing a tremendous job. Mr. Kessel stated that the School provided
some feedback since he has been working at the Library. They said he is doing something in
school that he hasn't before, which was he is singing. He is going to school and he was being
really happy that he was able to go to the Library and put the books on the shelves. The
Library is receiving great work from him and he is happy. Mr. Kessel stated what a great
service the Library has provided to our community and to the one student.
Hearing of Residents:
No one spoke. Mayor Pro-Tern Scagliola announced there was a sign -up sheet in the back for those
students participating in the Hal Baldwin Scholarship.
Consent Agenda Items
Minutes - Approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of April 1, 2014 (J. Kessel/B.
Dennis)
2. Ordinance No. 14 -T -14 — Approval of an Ordinance authorizing a Midyear Budget
Adjustment to the General Fund, EMS Fund, and EDC Fund. Final Reading (J. Kessel/J.
Walters)
The following was read into record:
ORDINANCE NO. 14 -T -14
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
AUTHORIZING A MIDYEAR BUDGET ADJUSTMENT TO THE GENERAL
FUND, THE EMS FUND, AND THE EDC FUND; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES
OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT WITH THIS ORDINANCE; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
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3. Ordinance No. 14 -T -15 — Approval of an Ordinance establishing fees for Senior Center
related services provided by the City of Schertz. Final Reading (J. Kessel/J. Walters)
The following was read into record:
ORDINANCE NO. 14 -T -15
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
AMENDING THE CITY OF SCHERTZ CODE OF ORDINANCES AND CERTAIN
OTHER ORDINANCES BY AMENDING AND ESTABLISHING FEES FOR
SENIOR CENTER RELATED SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF
SCHERTZ; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE OF
ALL ORDINANCES AS TO SUCH SUBJECT; PROVIDING FOR FUTURE
AMENDMENT OF THIS ORDINANCE BY RESOLUTION; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY CLAUSE; PROVIDING
A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
4. Resolution No. 14 -R -34 — Approval of a Resolution authorizing a Professional Services
Agreement with Ford Engineering, Inc., relating to Engineering Design Services for the
Borgfeld Detention Pond Remediation Project. (K. Woodlee/L. Busch)
The following was read into record:
RESOLUTION NO. 14 -R -34
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
AUTHORIZING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH FORD
ENGINEERING, INC., RELATING TO ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR
THE BORGFELD DETENTION POND REMEDIATION PROJECT, AND OTHER
MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
5. Resolution No. 14 -R -35 — Approval of a Resolution authorizing a contract with Ferguson
Waterworks relating to the materials for the construction of the Maske Road Waterline
Project. (J. Bierschwale /S. Willoughby /J. Hooks)
The following was read into record:
RESOLUTION NO. 14 -R -35
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH FERGUSON WATERWORKS RELATING
TO THE MATERIALS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE MASKE ROAD
WATERLINE PROJECT AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION
THEREWITH
Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola recognized Councilmember Fowler, who moved, seconded by
Councihnember Edwards, to approve the consent agenda items 1 through 5. The vote was
unanimous with Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola, Councilmembers Fowler, John, and Edwards
voting yes and no one voting no. Councilmember Duke was absent. Motion Carried
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Discussion and Action Items
6. Ordinance No. 14 -D -16 — Consideration and/or action appiroving an Ordinance amending the
Code of Ordinances of the City of Schertz, Texas to prohibit parking on Arroyo Verde from the
driveway of the Oaks of Green Valley II Shopping Center to the bridge structure on the north
side of the road, approximately 115 feet. First Reading (K. Woodlee/L. Busch)
The following was read into record:
ORDINANCE NO. 14 -D -16
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 ARTICLE V, SECTION 86 -149 PARKING
PROHIBITED ON ROADWAYS MAINTAINED BY THE CITY OF SCHERTZ; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola recognized Engineer -In- Training Larry Busch who introduced this
item stating staff attended an HOA meeting for the Arroyo Verde Subdivision where
residents discussed concerns of sight distance for the driveway from the new Oaks at Green
Valley II Shopping Center. Specifically, the residents mentioned when driving towards FM
3009 on Arroyo Verde drivers, cannot see a vehicle pulling out from the retail center if there
are vehicles parked along the north side of Arroyo Verde towards the residential subdivision.
Staff visited the site to investigate and found that the curvature of the roadway and angle of
the driveway approach does raise concerns. Also, staff made frequent visits to the site to try
and determine the impact removing the parking will have on the businesses and it appears
that within the times observed there will not be a significant impact. Staff recommends
prohibiting parking on Arroyo Verde from the driveway of Oaks at Green Valley II to the
bridge structure on the north side of the road, approximately 115 ft. The staff
recommendation was approved by the Traffic Safety Advisory Commission on March 6,
2014.
Mayor Pro-Tern Scagliola recognized Councilmember Edwards who stated when you are
trying to turn on FM 3009 from Arroyo Verde; people are parking on both sides up to the
corner. He stated that they are also parking in front of the driveway up toward the tree break.
The area is completely congested on both sides up to the corner at night from the driveway to
FM 3009. Councilmember Edwards stated that there is also a fitness class that is going on in
this area that is creating more parking issues as night. Basically, it is turning into a one lane
street. You have to wait for on- coming traffic coming in and out. Councilmember Edwards
stated that staff should look at the area, particularly during the early evening hours, and see
how the area could be adjusted. Councilmember Edwards also asked staff to look at traffic
going toward the neighborhood of Arroyo Verde, as it is also being used for parking.
Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola recognized City Manager John Kessel who reinstated, and to be
certain we understand that the whole intersection is congested all the way to the bridge, and
what Councilmember Edwards is suggesting is that none of this area should be used for
parking on the street, primarily because it is all either turn lanes out on to FM 3009 or turn
lanes out and turn lanes into driveways. There are two drive ways that are offset slightly in
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this area, so no matter where you are in the whole area, you have someone either trying to
turn in or out, and what you are suggesting is that it is just too congested to use that street for
parking at all. Councilmember Edwards concurred. Councilmember Edwards reiterated that
this is at peak times, 6:00 p.m., and it is there for a couple of hours until 8:00 or 9:00 p.m.
Mr. Busch concurred that they had observed the heaviest traffic during those times, and that
by eliminating parking on the one side, it should help and they are concerned with the
parking getting closer to FM 3009.
Mayor Pro -Tern Scagliola recognized Executive Director of Development Brian James who
stated that perhaps tonight it seems that part of the problems seems to be stemming from
scheduling of classes. He stated what they could do and would might have the ability is to
come out and stripe the no parking up to the corner that currently is not allow by law, which
is 30 feet. What the City will propose to do is do both sides to the corner of FM 3009. Mr.
James stated that the Council could do a couple of things tonight; Council could approve
what is being recommended tonight, staff will take a look at the peak times that has been
mentioned and run it back through the Transportation Safety Advisory Commission and get
their input, and based on their input staff can come back to Council with additional
recommendations. Councilmember Edwards concurred.
Councilmember Edwards also asked if there was a future expansion planned in this particular
area. Mr. James stated that he was unaware of an expansion as there are some flood plain
issues and his impression was they did not have any more area that could be developed.
Councilmember Edwards suggested making that area a parking lot. Mr. James stated that
staff has had conversations with the businesses and will continue, possibly getting the tenants
to join with the City to talk to the building owner and see if some of the area could be paved
to expand for more parking.
Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola stated that what he understands is the parking on the street is
directly related to the parking issue on the side of the building. Mr. James answered yes, as
he stated this business has been very successful and parking has been an issue. He stated that
staff will continue to have conversations with tenants and the owner, and hopefully the owner
sees the need for making a further investment in expanding the parking lot, keeping his
tenants happy.
Mr. James again stated for clarification, while this solution may not be the entire fix, it helps.
Staff recommends approving this on first reading tonight and approving on final reading next
week. Staff will go back out and study, contact the property owners and the tenants, then
take it back to the Transportation Safety Advisory Commission in May and then bring it back
to Council with an update. Council concurred. Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola also requested staff
look at the parking on the side of the building as well.
Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola recognized Councilmember Edwards who moved, seconded by
Councihnember Fowler, to approve Ordinance No. 14 -D -16 on first reading with the
modification that staff restudies the area and also includes a parking plan for the building.
The vote was unanimous with Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola, Councilmembers Fowler, John,
and Edwards voting yes and no one voting no. Councilmember Duke was absent Motion
Carried.
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7. Ordinance No. 14 -D -17 — Consideration and/or action approving an Ordinance amending the
Code of Ordinances of the City of Schertz, Texas to prohibit parking on Silvertree Blvd., from
the intersection of Silvertree Blvd., and Dove Meadows to 110 feet Southeast of Idelwood on
Silvertree Blvd. First Reading (K. Woodlee/L. Busch)
The following was read into record:
ORDINANCE NO. 14-D-17
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 ARTICLE V, SECTION 86 -149 PARKING
PROHIBITED ON ROADWAYS MAINTAINED BY THE CITY OF
SCHERTZ; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola recognized Engineer -hi- Training Larry Busch who introduced this
item stating at the regular TSAC meeting on January 9th a resident spoke about traffic
concerns on Silvertree Blvd. Staff visited the site and took traffic counts in the area to try
and alleviate their safety concerns. Silvertree Blvd begins as a 42 -foot pavement width cross
section connecting into FM 3009. Within the area of concern the roadway necks down to a
30 -foot pavement width roadway with nearly a 90- degree curve. Also, in the transition
section there is a commercial driveway apron and after the curve there are single residential
lots fronting the roadway and an intersecting roadway. Staff recommends prohibiting
parking from the pavement width transition around the curve to the intersecting roadway.
This would result in approximately 210 -feet of no parking on the northeast side of Silvertree
and 240 -feet of no parking on the southwest side of the road. Mr. Busch stated that part of
the problem is the over flow parking from Silvertree Nursing Home. Staff spoke to the
manager at Silvertree where they stated that the employees have a shift change at 2:00 p.m.,
and sometimes the parking lot over flows generally during that portion of the day. Staff's
recommendation was approved by the Traffic Safety Advisory Commission on March 6,
2014.
Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola recognized Councilmember Edwards who stated he knows the
area and that along the curve area normally'there are three F -350 trucks that are parked. He
notices a piece of property that is unused and asked if this was an effective use of the
property when we have a street that chokes down and turns into a one way when there is
parking on both sides. He suggested that a possible solution would be to square off the circle
area, which might alleviate some of the problem. Mr. Busch stated that it would possibly
help on the curve area but the area is still tied into the intersection. The home actually goes
up to the corner and backs off into a green lot. Councilmember Edwards asked does the City
have to pass an ordinance for that particular street just because it is choked down when we
can come to a solution quickly, which he believes they could come to a better solution than
just passing a no parking in that area. He stated he is not negating what TSAC and the staff
are recommending; he just wanted to see about a different solution as he suggested that
would be better. He also understands everything has a cost to it.
Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola recognized Executive Director of Development Brian James who
came forward stating part of the frustration was residents in the neighborhood believing that
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business parking was encroaching into the neighborhood. It is also an odd curve where there
are site distance problems and he didn't get the idea that it wasn't wide enough to get past. It
was more that there is a business in the area where they are parking in the neighborhood.
Mayor Pro -Tern Scagliola stated that he would like to see staff work with Silvertree in
assisting in the employee parking issue. The fact is there is not enough parking for Silvertree,
and he believes you are fixing the system and not the problem.
Mr. James stated that he would see if on the site plan the business could pick up more
parking spaces, but believes that there is not. Mr. James stated again that this is more of a
scheduling issue on how Silvertree schedules their employees. They could stagger
scheduling their employees so they all don't overlap at the same time. Mr. James stated staff
would schedule a meeting with Silvertree and suggest possible alternative shift changes. Mr.
James stated that until the other property becomes developed, he believes that this is only a
temporary fix, while again stating that in most parking cases, the site plan provides for
sufficient parking. While parking is fine normally, there are those times where it is
congested and we make due. Mr. James continued to address Council questions and
concerns.
Mayor Pro -Tern Scagliola stated that he didn't want to lose focus on what the City values
are; again he encouraged discussions with Silvertree and the neighbors to try and resolve the
parking issues, thus keeping the business and homeowners happy.
Mayor Pro -Tern Scagliola recognized Councilmember Fowler, who moved, seconded by
Councihnember John, to approve Ordinance No. 14 -D -17 first reading with the provision to
continue to work with Silvertree to find additional parking and report back to Council. The
vote was unanimous with Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola, Councilmembers Fowler, John, and
Edward voting yes and no one voting no. Councilmember Duke was absent
Councilmember Fowler was absent. Motion Carried
Roll Call Vote Confirmation
Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola recognized Deputy City Secretary Donna Schmoekel who recapped the
votes of items I through 7.
Requests and Announcements
8. Announcements by City Manager
• Citizen Kudos
• Recognition of City employee actions
• New Departmental initiatives
No further announcements provided.
9. Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers that items be placed on a future City Council
agenda.
No items requested.
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10. Announcements by Mayor and Councilmembers
• City and community events attended and to be attended
• City Council Committee and Liaison Assignments (see assignments below)
• 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 Scagliola recognized Councilmember Fowler who stated he attended the
following events:
• Monday, March 31, 2014, Employee Pre - Budget Meeting
• Tuesday, April 1, 2014, EMS 40`h Anniversary Luncheon
• Thursday, April 3, 2014, One year celebration at New Haven Assisted Living
• Friday, April 4, 2014, CounciUStaff Budget Workshop
Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola stated he attended the following events:
• Tuesday, April 1, 2014, EMS 401h Anniversary Luncheon
• Thursday, April 3, 2014, One year celebration at New Haven Assisted Living
• Friday, April 4, 2014, Council/Staff Budget Workshop
Adiournment
As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at §;-5� p.m.
Mayor Pro -Tem,
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City Secretary, Brenda Dennis
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