07-01-2014 MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
July 1, 2014
A Regular Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, on July 1,
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 Michael Carpenter
Councihnember Jim Fowler
Councilmember Cedric Edwards
Staff Present:
Deputy City Manager John Bierschwale
Chief of Staff Bob Cantu
City Secretary Brenda Dennis
Councilmember Matthew Duke was absent.
Call to Order
Mayor Pro -Tem David Scagliola
Councilmember Daryl John
City Manager John Kessel
Executive Director Brian James
City Attorney Charles Zech
Mayor Carpenter called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance to the Flags of the United States and the State of Texas
Mayor Carpenter stated that since it is July 4th he thought he would bring forth a little history and
read the invocation that was given before the United States House of Representatives on July 5,
1916, delivered by Reverend Henry Couden, followed by the Pledges of Allegiance to the Flags of
the United States and the State of Texas.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Joey Guava with Troop 343 of Our Lady of Perpetual Help who was in
the audience this evening as he was here earning his Citizenship in the Community merit badge.
Joey Guarra stood to be recognized.
City Events and Announcements
• Announcements and recognitions by City Manager (J. Kessel)
Mayor Carpenter recognized City Manager John Kessel who stated that over the past several
weeks the City has been converting to a new email server. He stated that we are going to
Microsoft Office and Outlook 365 and recognized Senior Systems Engineer Kyle Gaetner
who led the effort in conducting several classes, provided written training material and
followed up with the departments that were converted to make certain everything was
running well.
• Announcements of upcoming City Events (J. BierschwaleB. James)
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Mayor Carpenter recognized Executive Director of Development Services Brian James who
provided the following announcements and upcoming events:
• Thursday, July P & 4`h Kickoff of the 4s' July Jubilee, Pickrell Park, Park opens
from 6 -11 p.m. on Thursday, Friday, July 4th, 5K Run at 8:00 a.m. registration; 9:20
a.m. start (Civic Center), 4`h of July Jubilee Parade, 9:30 a.m. start, BBQ Cook -Off
begins at 8:00 a.m., Opening Ceremonies, 12:00 Noon .
• Friday, July 4, 2014, City Offices closed in observance of Independence Day
• Saturday, July 5, 2014, Helotes Independence Day Celebration, Helotes Municipal
Complex, 12951 Bandera Road, 6:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, July 8, 2014, Ribbon Cutting Pediatric Therapy Specialists, 10:00 a.m.,
1733111135 South #107
Presentations
• "Mayor's Summer Address" (Mayor Carpenter)
Mayor Carpenter provided the following:
Mayor's Summer Address
Let me start this evening by stating one, straightforward, immutable truth: Schertz is an
extraordinary place to live! There are many reasons why Schertz is extraordinary. Clearly
the most important reason (and I would be guilty of a serious error if I did not say this first) is
that those who have come before us knew who they were and who they wanted to be; and
they worked hard, together, to reach their great goal of making Schertz an exceptional place.
The first settlers who arrived in the 1800's, the intrepid team of residents that chose to
incorporate this city in 1958 and the multitude of those who gave and have given their life's
time to their neighbors over the last 56 years have shaped the foundation of who we are.
Their selflessness, and manifest courage, crafted what has become the enduring _culture of
our city.
The gifts we have received from our predecessors are beyond counting, and we must never
forget that fact: In the words of Bernard of Chartres, "We stand on the shoulders of giants."
There are beliefs we have about our extraordinary community, too. Beliefs reflective of an
image we have of ourselves - an image that has developed over time that deeply molds and
colors what we do and who we are, and why we are different.
We believe in our own exceptionalism, and we are comfortable with it.
We have a firm grasp on who we are and from where we came, and that gives clarity
as to what we aspire to become.
We are not afraid to show others the path to success through our own successes.
We are at home with being first — ranked first, first amongst peers, first to act in
unique ways to ensure our long -term viability and relevance.
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We believe that good is not quite good enough and that great represents a mere
stepping stone to what we can yet become. In other words, we are not afraid to
pursue our potential.
We set the pace and the example, we rarely follow.
And we believe it is our primary responsibility to leave this place stronger, better and
more full of opportunity than we found it, for the sake of our children, grandchildren,
and the community in the aggregate, so that they might achieve more than we can
imagine - more than we can even dream of today.
Our beliefs about who we are as a community are important reasons why Schertz is
extraordinary. Over time, too, certain guiding principles have emerged as a result of our
experience. And if we truly wish to remain extraordinary, we also must continue to embrace
those guiding principles that have kept us on the road of success for the last 56 years.
Here are the ones I have observed most prominently:
The City Council and City Staff rely heavily on our citizen -led Boards, Committees and
Commissions to oversee or advise on many of the City's interests. Each organization plays a
critical role in the overall success of the City. The City Council and City staff cannot act in
an optimal state without the cooperation and leadership provided by the citizens in these
organizations.
The City Council, the various boards, committees and commissions and the City Staff must
seek and diligently consider the opinions and concerns of the taxpayers, both residents and
businesses in order to ensure we are continually doing the work of the entire community. If
we ever fail to listen to the taxpayers, then we will simply fail.
We take responsibility for our own success and longevity - we don't expect or wait for others
to do it for us.
We seek to be in partnership with our business community and we must look for every
opportunity to enhance and accelerate their success and growth; but we must never do so to
the detriment of the people - the community in the aggregate. Rather, we must seek a point
of equilibrium - that point of balance where the benefits to both groups are consistently
maximized.
We must continuously pursue regional collaboration, knowing that as we proceed, the
success or failure of those around us either tends to lift up or place weight on our pursuits.
The Mayor, the City Council, the various Boards, Committees and Commissions and the City
Staff must consider with great care the consequences and cascading effects of their every
action.
And, most importantly, the Mayor, the City Council, the various Boards, Committees and
Commissions and the City Staff must treat their responsibilities with great care and
discipline, including bringing both public and private- sector best practices to our public-
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sector business, because we are stewards of the peoples' money and temporary stewards, at
that.
Adherence to our guiding principles remains a salient reason for our unprecedented success.
Another reason our City is extraordinary is our ever - present diligence in planning for the
future.
Aand in this area, there is some immediate work in front of us:
Topping the list of imperatives is the continuation and acceleration of fiscally advantageous,
sustainable, community- compatible commercial growth in Schertz. In simplest terms, the
long -term viability of any City is inseparably linked to a strong balance of sustainable
residential and commercial tax bases.
Secondly, we must complete the remaining bond projects that the taxpayers instructed us to
execute.
It is relatively rare that the voters speak directly to government, and so let's be clear on this
point: There is never a more prominent or more clearly imperative job of any government
than to respond with skill and passion to the direct instruction of the voters. We have done
very well on nearly every bond project the people have assigned to us, save one. We must
design, build, open and put into operation the natatorium project immediately. Failing to do
so is failing to respond to the direct will of the people.
Third, we have immediate infrastructure and maintenance needs before us, coupled with a
need to ensure our employees are engaged, heard and equitably compensated. We have a
core business imperative at this time in our evolution to place those needs ahead of any major
quality of life projects that we might consider. A beautiful new park, full of amenities, safe
and secure for everyone to enjoy is a much lesser victory if the road leading to it is decrepit
and dangerous, we have to have both. Again, we must achieve the balance, the point of
equilibrium.
Finally, we need to begin efforts to increase community involvement in the long -term
planning for the future of our city.
To this end, I am asking the City Council to support the formation of a "Task Force on
Community Involvement and Future Planning ".
Earlier I commented on the critical role the several Boards, Committees and Commissions
play in leading our community. I cannot envision a more able and formidable advisory group
than one made up of members from our existing organizations. In the month of July, I will
be asking each of our Boards, Committees and Commissions to appoint one of their members
to serve on the task force for a finite period of six months. I am also asking the City Council
in this upcoming year to provide some additional funding to our Public Relations Department
to facilitate the meetings and support the efforts of the task force during its six month tenure.
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In part, the work of the task force will be to provide ideas on gaining wider community
involvement in our City and in planning its future, render opinions as to the hierarchy of
community priorities, including confirming our immediate core business needs, our next
series of quality of life projects, and sharing commentary on the type of retail and larger
commercial businesses we want to be recruiting.
In the end, the work product from the task force will be part and parcel of what this and
future city councils will rely upon to set policy priorities as we enter the next chapter in our
municipal life.
Another reason we are successful is that we constantly evaluate our performance. We look at
ourselves with critical eyes and ask hard questions about what we have done and what we
have chosen not to do.
It is timely, then, as we prepare for a little slower pace of life during the hot summer months,
that we take a look at what we have accomplished as a city over the last year and a half.
Not surprisingly for Schertz, the list is long, and the successes, many.
The look back begins on November 6, 2012, which, while Election Day, and the day I was
elected mayor, was more importantly the date we finalized our agreement with Amazon.com.
That day marked a significant milestone in our multifaceted effort to become a significant
economic development force in the region. That partnership alone has brought hundreds of
thousands of dollars into the City and put over 1000 people to work, more than 300 full -time
and over 700 part-time workers.
And what has followed that momentous economic development win has been nothing short
of simply amazing.
The City's bond rating has been raised twice, from AA stable to AA positive, then raised
again to AA2 and AA+ just last month, signaling a likely move in subsequent years to AAA,
almost unheard of for a City of our size, (and, as an aside, it would represent a higher rating
than that of the Federal Government). Our current bond ratings represent the highest rating
we have ever achieved as a city. We have further extended our reputation as a fiscal
discipline powerhouse.
We have implemented five -year rolling budgets to ensure we are properly prepared for our
future needs and that we are able to respond quickly and effectively to new opportunities.
We have replenished our reserves to ensure the perpetuation of our strong bond rating and so
that we are prepared for natural disasters, severe economic downturns or significant, one-
time opportunities that require a large capital investment.
We completed construction of our new Animal Adoption Facility, and our Schertz Animal
Control Department has become a "no kill for lack of space" facility, one of very few
Municipal Animal Control Departments to successfully implement such a lofty goal.
We completed construction of three new baseball fields in the Schertz Ballpark.
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We completed construction of our new skate park adjacent to the EMS building, which was
no accidental event, naturally.
We have nearly completed the build out of our 42 -acre soccer complex on Maske Road; it
should be ready for the upcoming autumn season.
We established and put to paper four core values that we identify as definitive and central to
who we are as a government organization. The core values extend to all staff, appointed
board, committee, and commission members and the mayor and city council. They are:
1. Do the right thing
2. Do your level best
3. Treat others the way you want to be treated
4. Work collaboratively as a team
I believe our core values are self - explanatory.
General Electric Oil and Gas came to Schertz via its purchase of the Salof Companies, and
has announced plans to expand production and hiring. At the time of the acquisition, GE
announced that the Schertz facility will be a GE Oil and Gas "Center of Excellence ".
Caterpillar purchased and expanded a manufacturing plant here in Schertz, marking yet
another Fortune 100 company joining our business community.
The first hospital to open in Schertz in nearly 100 years was constructed at the comer of
Schertz Parkway and Interstate 35.
Medical professionals and practices have swarmed into Schertz, clustered on Schertz
Parkway and expanding onto Highway 78 and FM 3009.
Dozens of new, smaller, boutique and niche businesses have located in or relocated to
Schertz in the last 18 months.
With the cities of Cibolo and Seguin, we formed and have now expanded the Guadalupe
County Regional Mayor's Association to establish county-wide and regional collaboration
designed to protect and further the interests of our community and those around us.
We have expanded the role of the Northeast Partnership for Economic Development to
include petitioning support from elected officials in our counties, Austin and Washington,
DC, on matters concerning us and our neighbors, the Metrocom cities.
We have purchased and put into service a new, state -of -the -art fire engine to continue to
ensure the safety of our residents.
We have upgraded the radio systems used by all our first responders to ensure reliable,
compatible communication amongst our departments and with all of the cities around us,
including Bexar 911.
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We signed a deal with our friends in Seguin, SAWS, and the Schertz- Seguin Local
Government Corporation to pump SAWS water from the Carrizo aquifer through our excess
pipeline capacity (for a fee, naturally), ensuring our ability to fund the expansion of our water
rights holdings and secure new sources to provide for our water needs for the next 50 to 100
years.
Sidewalks were recently completed along the Interstate 35 access road (on the HEB side)
from Schertz Parkway to FM 3009, and the Alamo Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
and TXDOT have agreed to fully fund the construction of sidewalks along both sides of FM
3009 from Interstate 35 to Highway 78, both addressing long -term public safety concerns.
The United States Military recently donated, and that means donated in full at no cost to
Schertz taxpayers a SWAT vehicle that we will put into service this summer.
In cooperation with St. Mary's University and the University of Texas, for the first time ever,
we are implementing an employee engagement and satisfaction survey. We recognize that
our employees are most critical to our ongoing success, and we must have visibility to the
feelings, needs and wants of the people that make up our organization - and we must be
prepared to respond to what we learn if we truly want to pursue our potential.
And finally, and perhaps most importantly to many families in our community, we did all
this while lowering the property tax rate.
In closing, I want to say how proud I am to tell people where I live.
I feel blessed that Missy and I live in Schertz and that we have been able to raise our sons
here.
Additionally, I want to thank the many volunteers who have made and continue to make
Schertz an extraordinary place.
I thank the City Council for their courage, their willingness to serve and their indomitable
leadership.
I thank especially the City Staff, without whom we could not begin to execute on our mission
to serve our taxpayers.
I remember those that have come before us, and I recognize that we do, indeed, stand on the
shoulders of giants.
I look forward to our bright future, and I anticipate the great successes yet.to come.
Finally, I humbly thank the people of Schertz for allowing me to serve as their mayor.
May God bless the United States, the State of Texas, and the City of Schertz, Thank you!
Hearing of Residents:
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Mayor Carpenter recognized Chair of the Historical Preservation Committee Dean Weirtz who
stated that the words of Mayor Carpenter were well spoken. Some of the words he spoke of were
legacy, pride and teamwork.
Mr. Weirtz stated the Comal Settlement Dedication event on Saturday celebrated the legacy of our
community as well as celebrated the pride of their decedents. Mr. Weirtz thanked the members of
Council for attending as well as thanked city staff who put forth valiant efforts bringing this event's
success.
Mr. Weirtz stated that as a result the State of Texas has recognized the event as a significant
historical event by issuing a resolution. Congressman Doug Miller prompted the proclamation to be
issued to the City, as well as a congratulatory letter written by Senator Donna Campbell. Mr. Weirtz
presented the City with a letter of appreciation from the Historical Preservation Committee for all
the support of the project.
Discussion and Action Items
Minutes — Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of June 24, 2014. (J. Kessel/B.
Dennis)
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Edwards who moved, seconded by Mayor Pro -
Tem Scagliola to approve the minutes of June 24, 2014. 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.
2. Resolution No. 14 -R -54 — Approval of a Resolution authorizing and approving a
professional services agreement with Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. for on -call
engineering services. (B. James/K. Woodlee)
The following was read into record:
RESOLUTION NO. 14 -R -54
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH COBB, FENDLEY, & ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR ON -CALL ENGINEERING
SERVICES AND ALL MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
Mayor Carpenter recognized City Engineer Kathy Woodlee who introduced this item stating
that the City of Schertz advertised for Request for Qualifications for On -Call Engineering Firms
in February 2014. Statements of Qualifications were received by the City of Schertz on March
18, 2014. Statements were received from 26 firms. A panel of five City Staff and Management
representatives reviewed each of the documents submitted in detail. The panel met on several
occasions to discuss the submittals and come to consensus regarding six firms to be invited
for personal interviews. Interviews were held with the firms at the end of April. The panel
again met to discuss results of the interviews. Ms. Woodley addressed questions from
Council.
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She stated it is recommended that the City award On Call Engineering Services Agreements
to the following consulting engineering firms:
• Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc.
• Ford Engineering, Inc.
• Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc.
• Pape- Dawson Engineers, Inc.
The City will be able to utilize the most qualified firm for each particular project based on
the firm's qualifications and experience, resulting in an effective and efficient project process
to ensure that the citizens and businesses of Schertz are provided with top -notch facilities and
services. Fiscal impact will vary with particular projects and the use of a specific turn and
their fee schedule as outlined in the Professional Service Agreement. Staff recommends
approval.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Edwards to approve Resolution No. 14 -R -54. 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.
3. Resolution No. 14 -R -55 — Approval of a Resolution authorizing and approving a
professional services agreement with Ford Engineering, Inc. for on -call engineering services.
(B. James/K. Woodlee)
The following was read into record:
RESOLUTION NO. 14 -R -55
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH FORD ENGINEERING, INC. FOR ON -CALL ENGINEERING SERVICES
AND ALL MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Edwards who moved, seconded by Mayor Pro -
Tem Scagliola to approve Resolution No. 14 -R -55. 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
4. Resolution No. 14 -R -56 — Approval of a Resolution authorizing and approving a
professional services agreement with Lockwood, Andrews & Newman, Inc. for on -call
engineering services. (B. James/K. Woodlee)
The following was read into record:
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RESOLUTION NO. 14 -R -56
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH LOCKWOOD, ANDREWS, & NEWNAM, INC. FOR ON -CALL
ENGINEERING SERVICES AND ALL MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Edwards who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Fowler to approve Resolution No. 14 -R -56. 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
5. Resolution No. 14 -R -57 — Approval of a Resolution authorizing and approving a
professional services agreement with Pape- Dawson Engineers, Inc. for on -call engineering
services. (B. James/K. Woodlee)
The following was read into record:
RESOLUTION NO. 14 -R -57
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
WITH PAPE - DAWSON ENGINEERS, INC. FOR ON -CALL ENGINEERING
SERVICES AND ALL MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
Mayor Carpenter recognized Mayor Pro-Tern Scagliola who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Fowler to approve Resolution No. 14 -R -57. 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.
6. Resolution No. 14 -R -58 — Approval of a Resolution authorizing a Professional Services
Agreement with Ford Engineering, Inc., relating to -Engineering Design Services for the
Pickrell Park ADA Walkway. (B. James/K. Woodlee)
RESOLUTION NO. 14 -R -58
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 PICKRELL PARK ADA WALKWAY, AND OTHER MATTERS IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH
The following information was provided in the Council packets regarding this item:
The City desires to construct 1, 740 linear feet of sidewalk within Pickrell Party for mobility -
challenged visitors, including an emergency vehicle access and a passenger loading area, 80
feet long, off of Aero Avenue, and an emergency vehicle access point at the Poplar Street
pavilion. Currently, no sidewalks exist in Pickrell Park City Council approved an
application for a grant from the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG)
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with Bexar County in February 2013 by Resolution 13 -R -12. Approval of the City -match
grant was received on June 24, 2014 in the amount of $39,005. Per requirements of the
Grant, the City is required to match funds i n
$78,010.
Pickrell Park ADA Walkwav Budeet
Engineering
$9,115
Construction
Not yet known _
Legal
$500
Advertising
$500
Other Prof. Services
$1000
Project Total
$78, 010 Available
the amount of $39,005 for a total budget of
Engineering services for the project will cost $9,115. Construction costs for the project are
not yet known. The project will be funded 50% by the CDBG Grant and 50% from the
Parkland Dedication Fund. Staff recommends Council approve hiring Ford Engineering,
Inc., to analyze and design the Pickrell Park ADA Walkway in the amount of $9,115. Staff
recommended approval.
Mayor Carpenter stated that if the Council moves to approve this item that the motion will
need to state approved at the new hourly rate.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Fowler who asked if this was part of the on-
going contract with Ford Engineering. City Engineer Kathy Woodlee came forward stating
that they planned to award this design contract several weeks ago but the City had not
received the approval of the grant funds from Bexar County. She stated that occurred last
week. She stated they prepared all the documentation and received a cost estimate proposal
from Ford Engineering using their old rates from their old contract.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Executive Director of Development Services Brian James who
stated that this is a good example of how this would work normally. Council just approved
the On -Call Engineering Services Agreements with the four (4) firms, and what you will see
is project by project, staff will come forward to Council for the actual contract design work
for each project. Staff will come to Council for approval with each contract and it will be
with the four (4) turns listed above normally. Tonight on this item when staff entered the
document staff used their old rate and not the new one. If Council is comfortable approving
this contract with the new hourly rate, just add to the motion the new rates.
Mayor Carpenter moved to approve Resolution No. 14 -R -58 with the new hourly rate,
seconded by Councilmember Edwards. 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.
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 (B._James/K.Woodlee/L. Busch)
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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 Carpenter recognized Executive Director of Development Services Brian James who
stated that on April 8, 2013 staff took the ordinance relating to the parking prohibited zone to
Council. Council's direction to staff was to go back and try to work with the business to find
potential areas for parking or possible schedule changes to alleviate the parking on Silvertree
Blvd. Silver Tree Nursing and Rehab Management agreed to speak with their staff and ask
them not to park on the road if spots were available in their lot. City staff also concluded that
the parking lot provided more than enough spaces according to the parking requirements at
the time the business was platted, as well as more than enough required by our current city
codes. Staff monitored the area for a month and found that typically only two cars were
parking on the roadway on a daily basis. Only on one day were more than two cars observed
and that was determined to be a pay day for the business.
TSAC discussed the initial decision and the additional research accumulated by staff at their
regular June 5, 2014 meeting and the consensus was to forward the recommendation to
Council for reconsideration of the original no parking areas. The fiscal impact will be
$320.00 for no parking signs paid out of FY 2013 -14 approved budget account number 101-
359- 551600 Street Maintenance. Staff recommends approval.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Edwards to approve Ordinance No.14 -D -17 on first reading. 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.
8. Ordinance No. 14 -K -31 — Conduct a public hearing and consider action on an Ordinance
closing and abandoning to the abutting property owners a twenty (20) foot wide alley that
runs parallel to the 800 Block of Main Street. First Reading (B. James/M. Sanchez/B. Cox)
Mayor Carpenter recognized Executive Director of Development Services Brian James who
addressed questions from Council. Mr. James stated this item stating that the City wishes to
abandon a portion of the twenty foot (20') alley south of the 800 Block of Main Street
adjacent to the Union Pacific Railroad (referred to as the "Alley Segment ") for a distance of
approximately 305 linear feet. The alley was grass covered versus gravel or asphalt and
portions of it has been used by adjoining property owners. Improvements have been made to
certain lots which resulted in an encroachment into the alley. The City issued building
permits for certain improvements at 806 Main Street (Lot 9) in 2003; and at 810 Main Street
(Lot 11) in 1998 and 2007 which resulted in encroachments into the twenty foot (20') alley.
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The alley should have been abandoned for each of those lots where the encroachments were
created at that time.
The owners of Block 1, Lots 9, 10 and 11 have recently listed their property for sale and have
an interested buyer, and it was at the title company where the closing of the contract stalled
because the title company discovered the encroachments into the alley of Lots 9 and 11. It
was at that time that the property owner contacted staff to request the City's assistance to
abandon the subject alley so they could get clear title of their property.
As staff researched the properties, it was discovered that a portion of the subject alley was
abandoned by a previous replat of Redroc Subdivision in 2007 for Block 1, Lots 3, 4, 5, and
6; leaving the subject lots 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 with the alley still in place.
The City desires to abandon the portion of the "Alley Segment" south of Block 1, Lots 7, 8,
9, 10 and 11 of the Ebert Subdivision and to transfer ownership to the adjoining property
owners as specified in the associated Ordinance. There is no fiscal impact. Mr. James
thanked everyone involved in gathering the information to prepare this item.
Mayor Carpenter opened the public hearing and recognized Mr. Guadalupe Del Toro, 619
Main Street, who spoke on this item. As no one else spoke, Mayor Carpenter closed the public
hearing.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Edwards who moved, seconded by
Councilmember Fowler to approve Ordinance No.14 -K -31 on first reading. 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.
Roll Call Vote Confirmation
Mayor Carpenter recognized City Secretary Brenda Dennis who recapped the votes of items 1
through 8.
Requests and Announcements
9. Announcements by City Manager
• Citizen Kudos
• Recognition of City employee actions
• New Departmental initiatives
No further announcements were provided.
10. Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers that items be placed on a future City Council
agenda.
No items requested.
11. Announcements by Mayor and Councilmembers
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• 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 Carpenter recognized Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola who stated he attended the following:
o Saturday, June 28, 2014, Dedication of the Comal Settlement Historic
Landmark Community event.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Fowler who stated he attended the following:
o Saturday, June 28, 2014, Dedication of the Comal Settlement Historic
Landmark Community event.
Councilmember Fowler stated he understands we have pretty much used up our bond money
for road repairs but he is aware that we still have some other roads that will be needing repair
in the near future. He asked if we could have some discussions in the near future (by the end
of the month) to determine how and when we can address doing those repairs.
Mayor Carpenter stated in closing that he would like to keep working together to continue
the legacy and making Schertz the finest city in Texas.
Adiournment
As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 6•
ichael R. Carpenter, Mayor
a aST Dennis, City Secretary
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