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ccreg 05-16-2000 . REGULAR SESSION OF THE SCHERTZ CITY COUNCIL MAY 16, 2000 The Schertz City Council convened in Regular Session on Tuesday June 16, 2000 at 7 :00 p.m. in the Municipal Complex Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas. Those present were as follows: Mayor Hal Baldwin, presiding; Councilmembers: Pia Jarman; Joe Potempa; Reginna Agee; Glyn D. Williams and Ken Greenwald. Staff present were City Manager Kerry Sweatt and City Secretary Norma Althouse. Mayor Baldwin welcomed everyone and asked them to rise and join him in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Following the Pledge, Mayor Baldwin read a Proclamation declaring Mayas Community Action Month in the City of Schertz. Mayor Baldwin then introduced several members of the audience - George Ricks, Coach Robert Lenhoff, Councilmember Elect Norma Head and her husband Ed Head and member of the Schertz/Seguin Local Government Corporation, Ramon Cook. #1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Special Workshop Session Regular Session Special Workshop Session Special Workshop Session Regular Session Special Workshop Session Regular Session Special Workshop Session . 03-29-00 04-04-00 04-08-00 04-12-00 04-18-00 04-26-00 05-02-00 05-10-00 Mrs. Jarman moved to approve the minutes for the Special Workshop Session of 3-29-00, the Regular Session of 4-4-00, the Special Workshop Session of 4-8-00, the Special Workshop Session of 4-12-00, the Regular Session of 4-18-00, the Special Workshop Session of 4-26-00, the regular Session of 5-2-00 and the Special Workshop Session of 5- 10-00. Mrs. Agee seconded the motion, which carried with the following votes: AYES: Councilmembers Jarman, Potempa, Agee, Williams and Greenwald. NAYS: None. #2 HEARING OF RESIDENTS: Those citizens wishing to speak on agenda items (other than public hearing items) or items not on the agenda, will be heard at this time. Coach Robert Lenhoff had signed up to speak on the public hearing item, but withdrew because he said he got his question answered before the meeting started. . #3 PUBLIC HEARING: To receive citizen input regarding Drought Contingency Plan for Wholesale Customers and Drought Contingency Plan for City of Schertz Public Water Supply. -196- . Mayor Baldwin explained the procedures to be followed for the public hearing. Mr. Sweatt explained tonight was the date set for the public hearing required by the Edwards Aquifer Authority (EAA) and the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) for Schertz to present a drought contingency plan. Other entities have been required to do the same thing. Schertz will follow the same restrictions as San Antonio to avoid confusion. They share the Edwards Aquifer with the San Antonio Water System (SA WS). They have had good response from customers in the past. They are in a unique position because in approximately one and one-half to two years, they will have an alternate water supply from the Carrizo Springs. John Bierschwale, Public Works Director, explained there are two books in the plan - one for wholesale customers and one for public water supply. There are definitions throughout the plan and it is not designed to hurt either the citizens or businesses in the City of Schertz. . Mr. Bierschwale briefly reviewed Stages I, II and III, whereby landscape watering is restricted to one day a week according to the last digit of a residential property address and commercial properties are limited to watering on Wednesday only. He also explained the various times for watering according to what Stage the City is in. The biggest impact doesn't occur until you reach Stave IV. That Stage demands water rationing. Should the City get to Stage IV, there would be surcharges. The new plan is pretty strict. There are no more voluntary Stages. Mr. Bierschwale went on to say if there are changes to the plan, Schertz will change. If warnings are issued, flyers will be attached to the warnings. Both plans are required by TNRCC and will be filed with SARA, EAA and the State of Texas. Mr. Sweatt apologized to the public saying he feels this should be handled at a local level, but they are being dictated to by the EAA and TNRCC. Mrs. Jarman inquired if when we see that San Antonio has gone to Stage I, does that apply to Schertz with different regulations. Mr. Bierschwale replied they have the same regulations. Mr. Sweatt added they are all using the same well and well level. Ramon Cook commented he is looking forward to the alternate water supply project moving quickly. It looks very encouraging. After being asked by a lady (name unknown) in the audience what changes would be coming with the alternate water supply project, Mayor Baldwin remarked when that is completed they wilt have a 50-year water supply for approximately 50,000 people and it would not be under the same restrictions as imposed by the EAA. . There being no further comments, Mayor Baldwin closed the public hearing at this time. -197- . #4 ORDINANCE: Consider and take action on emergency reading of Ordinance regarding Drought Contingency Plan for Wholesale Customers and City of Schertz Public Water Supply. Mayor Baldwin introduced an Ordinance and read the caption as follows: ORDINANCE NO. 00-F-6 . 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 CHAPTER 19, WATER, WASTEWATER AND WASTE DISPOSAL, ARTICLE IV, MANDATORY WATER CONSERVATION, SECTION 19-96, DROUGHT AND EMERGENCY WATER MANAGEMENT AND SURCHARGES. AND REPLACING IT WITH A NEW SECTION 19-96, DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLAN FOR PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY AND FOR WHOLESALE CUSTOMERS. ADOPTION OF SUCH PLAN ESTABLISHING CRITERIA FOR THE INITIATION AND TERMINATION OF DROUGHT RESPONSE STAGES; ESTABLISHING RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN WATER USES; ESTABLISHING PENALTIES FOR THE VIOLATION OF AND PROVISIONS FOR ENFORCEMENT OF THOSE RESTRICTIONS; ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR GRANTING VARIANCES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. Mrs. Jarman moved to approve the emergency reading of an Ordinance regarding Drought Contingency Plan for Wholesale Customers and City of Schertz Public Water Supply. Mr. Williams seconded the motion, which carried with the following votes: AYES: Councilmembers Jarman, Potempa, Agee, Williams and Greenwald. NAYS: None. #5 4TH OF JULY JUBILEE: Consider and take action on following requests from Schertz Business Association regarding 4th of July Jubilee: 1) variance to extend closing time of City Park from 11 :00 p.m. until midnight from June 30, 2000 through July 4, 2000; 2) Resolution designating particular area and dates for which alcoholic beverages can be brought into Pickrell Park; and 3) contract approval Noting that all these items had been discussed at workshops, Mayor Baldwin read only the caption of the Resolution as follows: . -198- . RESOLUTION NO. OO-R-ll BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS DESIGNATING A PARTICULAR AREA AND PARTICULAR DATES FOR WHICH ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY NOT BE BROUGHT INTO OR REMOVED FROM PICKRELL PARK. Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the variance request from the Schertz Business Association, the Resolution, and the contract all relating to the 4th of Jubilee as listed above. Mr. Williams seconded the motion, which carried with the following votes: AYES: Councilmembers Jarman, Potempa, Agee, Williams and Greenwald. NAYS: None. #6 BID AWARD: Consider and take action awarding bid for Communication Recording System in Police Department. Mr. Sweatt advised the City solicited bids and two were received. After review, it is recommended the bid be awarded to Commercial Electronics of San Antonio in the amount of $26,118.30. Delivery and installation is expected in approximately three weeks. The price includes some training and a one-year warranty. . Mrs. Agee moved to award the bid for a Communication Recording System in the Police Department to Commercial Electronics of San Antonio in the amount of $26,118.30. Mr. Potempa seconded the motion, which carried with the following votes: AYES: Councilmembers Jarman, Potempa, Agee, Williams and Greenwald. NAYS: None. #7 COUNCIL CODE OF CONDUCT: Consider and take action regarding Code of Conduct for Council. Mayor Baldwin related this document was put together as the result of a workshop they attended in Austin. Council felt they should have some kind of basic Code of Conduct, other than the City Charter, to give to candidates running for election. They think this will be helpful. It was written by Mrs. Jarman and Mr. Williams. Mrs. Jarman noted the document as it appears today has had some changes by the City Attorney. Mr. Williams recognized Mrs. Agee for her computer efforts on the Code. . Mr. Greenwald observed it's a very good Code and should be helpful to Council. Mrs. Jarman pointed out they have a new member coming on board to serve as the guinea pig for the Code. Mr. Sweatt mentioned it should be a living document. -199- . Mr. Williams moved to approve the Council Code of Conduct. Mrs. Jarman seconded the motion, which carried with the following votes: AYES: Councilmembers Jarman, Potempa, Agee, Williams and Greenwald. NAYS: None. #8 POLICY: Consider and take action regarding City Policy for Naming of Public Facilities. Mayor Baldwin acknowledged this policy came about as a result of a former Councilmember wanting to name the new Emergency Services facilities after former Mayor Earl Sawyer. Mrs. Jarman has worked on the Policy. Mrs. Jarman noted that apparently the City Attorney had no changes to the policy. Mr. Sweatt indicated that's correct. - the policy in Council's packets includes the most recent changes. Mr. Greenwald moved to approve the City Policy for Naming of Public Facilities. Mr. Williams seconded the motion, which carried with the following votes: AYES: Councilmembers Jarman, Potempa, Agee, Williams and Greenwald. . NAYS: None. #9 SWEARING-IN CEREMONY: Swearing-in of Mayor elect, Councilmember Place #1 elect and Councilmember Place #2 elect. Mayor Baldwin stated this is the last evening Mrs. Jarman would be with them as a Councilmember. He thanked her for her service and said they will miss her. Mrs. Jarman reminded Council that when she was frrst elected, she told them she was a woman of few words and she is repeating that same thing again. She also told them it has been a pleasure serving with them. The City Secretary gave the Oath of Office to the Mayor elect, Hal Baldwin, Councilmember Place #1 elect, Norma Head, and Councilmember Place#2 elect, Joe Potempa. Everyone welcomed Norma Head as the newest member of Council. After the swearing-in and before the next agenda item, Mayor Baldwin introduced Rick Svatora who is running for Guadalupe County Commissioner in Precinct #3. Mr. Svatora gave a brief presentation. . #10 PUBLIC HEARING DATE: Consider and take action setting a public hearing date for a Specific Use Permit request. -200- . Mr. Sweatt explained that Council needs to set a public hearing date on a request from Elgin Friesenhahn for a Specific Use Permit to allow a horse training and breeding facility in an area zoned R-2. According to the City Secretary, the earliest possible date for a public hearing is June 6th. Mr. Potempa moved to set the public hearing date on a request from Elgin Friesenhahn for a Specific Use Permit as June 6, 2000. Mrs. Agee seconded the motion, which carried with the following votes: AYES: Councilmembers Head, Potempa, Agee, Williams and Greenwald. NAYS: None. #11 Discuss improvements to Green Valley Road. Mr. Sweatt stated no action is required on this item. He thought David Richmond wanted to discuss it at the next workshop and he is just getting Council's permission to do so. Council had no objections. #12 CITY MANAGER'S REPORT · Announced the Open House for Graebel would be held on May 23rd at 5:30 p.m. . · Mentioned he would be visiting with Mrs. Head about the upcoming workshop. #13 ITEMS BY COUNCIL Mrs. Head: · Stated she is looking forward to serving on the Council and feels it will be a big challenge. #14 ITEMSBYMAYOR There were none. #15 ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to discuss, Mayor Baldwin adjourned the meeting at 7:59 p.m. . -201- . ATTEST: ~~~~, City Secretary, City of Schertz . . -202-