02-04-2020 MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
February 4, 2020
A Regular Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas,
on February 4, 2020, 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:
Present: Mayor Ralph Gutierrez; Mayor Pro -Tem Mark Davis; Councilmember
Rosemary Scott; Councilmember Scott Larson; Councilmember Michael Dahle;
Councilmember David Scagliola; Councilmember Allison Heyward;
Councilmember Tim Brown
City City Manager Dr. Mark Browne; Assistant City Manager Brian James;
Staff Assistant City Manager Charles Kelm; City Attorney Clarissa Rodriguez; City
Secretary Brenda Dennis; Assistant to the City Manager Sarah Gonzalez
Call to Order — City Council Regular Session
Mayor Gutierrez called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Call to Order
Opening Prayer and Pledges of Allegiance to the Flags of the United States and
State of Texas. (Mayor Gutierrez)
Mayor Gutierrez provided the opening prayer and led the Pledges of Allegiance to the
Flags of the United States and State of Texas.
A. Mayor Pro -Tem Oath of Office - Oath of Office administered to Councilmember
Mark Davis. (City Secretary)
City Secretary Brenda Dennis provided the Oath of Office to newly appointed
Mayor Pro -Tem Mark Davis.
Employee Recognition
Animal Services - Bernice Phillips, Part-Time Kennel Tech. (C. Kelm/M. Bane)
Mayor Gutierrez recognized the Animal Services Department who introduced
Part-Time Kennel Tech, Bernice Phillips. Mayor and Council welcomed Bernice.
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Presentations
Proclamation "Kicking off the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo Season ".
(Mayor /Ambassador Committee)
Mayor Gutierrez recognized the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo
Ambassadors who came forward, Mayor Gutierrez read and presented the
proclamation. Ambassador Barbara Hall provided information regarding the
scholarship opportunities that are available through their organization.
• Proclamation President George Washington Day (Mayor /Tom Jones)
Mayor Gutierrez recognized Mr. Tom Jones who came forward, Mayor Gutierrez
read and presented the proclamation recognizing President George Washington
Day.
• Introduction of the Student Mayors and Student Councilmembers for the Day.
(Mayor Gutierrez /M. Browne /B. Dennis)
Mayor Gutierrez recognized City Secretary Brenda Dennis who came forward
stating that the program had been expanded to include the 7th and 8th grade
students from the Founders Classical Academy. Ms. Dennis provided an
overview of the program, thanking all those involved in the process. She had
each student provide a little information on what they had learned throughout the
day. Mayor Gutierrez and City Manager Dr. Mark Browne provided the students
with a certificate and plaque of appreciation.
City Events and Announcements
• Announcements of upcoming City Events (B. James /C. Kelm/S. Gonzalez)
Mayor Gutierrez recognized Assistant to the City Manager Sarah Gonzalez who
provided the following announcements:
* Tuesday, February 6th, Trail Rider Lunch, 11:30 a.m. Pickrell Park
(Large.Pavilion)
• Saturday, February 8th, Nature Discovery Series, 10:00 a.m. Crescent Bend
Nature Park, Swim N' Mores, 6:00 p.m., Schertz YMCA
• Friday, February 21st, Daddy- Daughter Dance, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Schertz
Civic Center, Tickets on sale through Schertz.com
• Announcements and recognitions by the City Manager (M. Browne)
None were provided.
• Announcements and recognitions by the Mayor (R. Gutierrez)
None were provided.
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Hearing 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 prior to the meeting. Presentations should
be limited to no more than 3 minutes.
All remarks shall be addressed to the Council as a body, and not to any individual
member thereof. Any person making personal, impertinent, or slanderous remarks
while addressing the Council may be requested to leave the meeting.
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 officer, during the Hearing of Residents
portion of the agenda, will call on those persons who have signed up to speak in the
order they have registered.
Mayor Gutierrez recognized the following who spoke:
• Mr. Jordan DeLa Garza, 151 Loan Oak, Seguin who came forward seeking
support for Monica De La Criuz- Hernandez who is running as a Republican
Candidate for U.S. Congress, District 15.
• Mr. Arnold Zwicke, 1410 Gin Road, Seguin who came forward seeking support
for his re- election as the Guadalupe County Sheriff.
• Ms. Jacqueline Phillips -Ott, P.O. Box 5 McQueeny, who came forward seeking
support, as she is running as a Republican Candidate for 25th District Judge.
Consent Agenda Items
The Consent Agenda is considered 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 of the Mayor or a
Councilmember.
The following was read into record:
1. Minutes — Consideration and /or action regarding the approval of the minutes
of the City Council Special meeting on 01 -24 -2020 and the minutes of the
Regular City Council meeting on 01 -28 -2020. (B. Dennis)
The following was read into record:
Approval of the minutes of the City Council Special meeting on 01 -24 -2020
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and the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting on 01 -28 -2020.
2. Appointments and Resignations to the Various City Boards, Commissions
and Committees - Consideration and/or action accepting the resignation of
Mr. Rick Haynes from the Board of Adjustments due to his appointment on
Planning and Zoning, and the appointment of Mr. John Sellers as an Alternate
Member on the Planning and Zoning Commission. (B. Dennis/Interview
Committee /Council)
The following was read into record:
Accepting the resignation of Mr. Rick Haynes from the Board of Adjustments
due to his appointment on Planning and Zoning, and the appointment of Mr.
John Sellers as an Alternate Member on the Planning and Zoning Commission.
3. Resolution 20 -R -15 - Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution
amending the Schertz Main Street Area Preservation Incentive Program. (B.
James)
The following was read into record:
RESOLUTION NO. 20-R-15
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SCHERTZ, TEXAS AMENDING THE SCHERTZ MAIN STREET
AREA PRESERVATION INCENTIVE PROGRAM CITY OF
SCHERTZ, TEXAS, AND RELATED MATTERS IN CONNECTION
THEREWITH
4. Ordinance 20 -S -02 - Consideration and/or action approving an Ordinance on a
request to rezone approximately 2 acres of land from General Business District
(GB) to Manufacturing Light District (M -1), located at 17401 Triton Drive,
City of Schertz, Guadalupe County, Texas, also known as Titan Tri- County
Business Park II Lot 18, Block 2. (B. James/N.Koplyay) Final Reading
The following was read into record:
ORDINANCE NO. 20-S-02
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SCHERTZ, TEXAS AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP BY
REZONING APPROXIMATELY 2 ACRES OF LAND FROM
GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (GB) TO MANUFACTURING
LIGHT DISTRICT (M -1), LOCATED AT 17401 TRITON DRIVE, CITY
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OF SCHERTZ, GUADALUPE COUNTY, TEXAS, ALSO KNOWN AS
TITAN TRICOUNTY BUSINESS PARK II LOT 18, BLOCK 2.
Moved by Councilmember Michael Dahle, seconded by Councilmember
Allison Heyward To approve consent agenda items 1 through 4.
AYE: Mayor Pro -Tern Mark Davis, Councilmember Rosemary Scott,
Councilmember Scott Larson, Councilmember Michael Dahle,
Councilmember David Scagliola, Councilmember Allison Heyward,
Councilmember Tim Brown
Passed
Roll Call Vote Confirmation
City Secretary Brenda Dennis provided the roll call vote confirmation for agendas
items 1 through 4.
Requests and Announcements
*Announcements by the City Manager.
No further announcements.
• Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers that items be placed on a future City
Council agenda.
Mayor Gutierrez recognized Councilmember Scagliola, who made a request for
information, but not as an agenda item. He would like to know who owns the
properties of the lots between the Northcliffe sewage station and the Homestead
and whether anyone has submitted plans in the development area. He stated he
has the information written down for the City Manager.
• 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
Mayor Gutierrez recognized Councilmember Dahle who attended the following:
• Thursday, January 30th CVLGC, Schertz and Cibolo Joint meeting
• Friday, January 31 st Ribbon Cutting Ceremony, B1ackJack Speed Shop
• Friday evening, he did a Ride along with PD
• Saturday, February 1st The Chamber Health and Wholeness Fair
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Mayor Gutierrez recognized Councilmember Scagliola who attended the
following:
e Saturday, February 1 st The Chamber Health and Wholeness Fair
Mayor Gutierrez recognized Councilmember Heyward who attended the
following:
• January 30 and 31st attended TCMA King Cole Series Training
• Thursday, January 30th CVLGC, Schertz and Cibolo Joint meeting
• Tuesday, today participated in the Student Mayor /Student Council program
Mayor Gutierrez stated he attended the following:
• Wednesday, January 29th Greater Bexar County Council of Cities
• Friday, January 31 st Ribbon Cutting Blackjack Speed Shop
• Saturday, February 1st The Chamber Health and Wholeness Fair
• Tuesday, today participated in the Student Mayors /Student Council program
Information available in City Council Packets - NO DISCUSSION TO OCCUR
5. Monthly update on major projects in progress /CIP. (B. James/K. Woodlee)
6. Schertz Historical Preservation Committee Annual Report. (B. James)
7. What's Developing in Schertz Webpage Update (B. James / L. Wood /
E.Delgado)
Adjournment
Mayor Gutierrez adjourned the meeting at 6:24 p.m.
ATTEST:
Brenda Dennis, City Secretary
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