04-04-2023 Agenda Packet
MEETING AGENDA
City Council
REGULAR SESSION CITY COUNCIL
April 4, 2023
HAL BALDWIN MUNICIPAL COMPLEX CIVIC CENTER
BLUEBONNET ROOM
1400 SCHERTZ PARKWAY BUILDING #5
SCHERTZ, TEXAS 78154
CITY OF SCHERTZ CORE VALUES
Do the right thing
Do the best you can
Treat others the way you want to be treated
Work cooperatively as a team
AGENDA
TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2023 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 Pro-Tem Brown)
Proclamations
Month of the Military Child (Councilmember Davis)
Sexual Assault Awareness Month (Councilmember Watson)
Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month (Councilmember Whittaker)
National Crime Victim's Rights Week April 23-29, 2023 (Councilmember Dahle)
Employee Introductions:
EMS: Racheal Huser-Paramedic; Jeremiah Rodriguez-Paramedic; Tyler Points – Full-time EMT
Police: Vicente Gutierrez-Police Officer; Adan Lopez-Police Officer; Moises Ruiz-Police Officer;
Andrew Cavzos-Police Cadet
Parks & Recreation: Kathryn Scheel-Recreation Specialist
Fleet: Joel Martinez-Lube Technician;
Public Works: Anthony Jimenez-Service Worker II
Economic Development Corporation: Ashley Ritchey-Business Engagement Manager
City Events and Announcements
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City Events and Announcements
Announcements of upcoming City Events (B. James/S. Gonzalez)
Announcements and recognitions by the City Manager (S. Williams)
Announcements and recognitions by the Mayor (R. Gutierrez)
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.
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.
1.Minutes – Consideration and/or action approving the regular meeting minutes of March 28,
2023. (S.Edmondson/S.Courney)
2.Appointment/Reappointment For Boards/Commissions/Committees (S.Edmondson)
Accept the resignation of Ms.Angela Freeman from the Transportation Safety
Advisory Commission (TSAC)
Reappoint Mr. Ferrando Heyward to the Transportation Safety Advisory Commission
Appoint Mr. Will Martinez to the Transportation Safety Advisory Commission
Reappoint Mr. Charles Cornelisse to the Transportation Safety Advisory Commission
as an Alternate
3.Resolution 23-R-34 – Consideration and/or action by the City Council of the City of
Schertz, Texas, approving a Resolution authorizing the acquisition of permanent and
temporary easements necessary for the construction and operation of pipelines and
appurtenances related to the Dedicated Transmission Main from Live Oak to the IH 35 water
storage tank and hike and bike trail easements generally along the same alignment.
(B.James/K.Woodlee/J.Shortess)
4.Resolution 23-R-35 - Consideration and/or action by the City Council of the City of
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4.Resolution 23-R-35 - Consideration and/or action by the City Council of the City of
Schertz, Texas, approving a Resolution approving and authorizing a CCN transfer between
Green Valley Special Utility District and the City of Schertz to amend CCN boundaries and
other matters in connection therewith. (B. James/L. Busch)
Discussion and Action Items
5.Ordinance 23-S-02 - Consideration and/or action on a request to rezone approximately 25
acres of land from Pre-Development District (PRE) to Planned Development District (PDD),
generally located approximately 2,200 feet southeast of the intersection of Country Club
Boulevard and IH-35 access road, also known as a portion of Comal County Property
Identification Number 377261 and Guadalupe County Property Identification 63833, City of
Schertz, Comal County and Guadalupe County, Texas. (Final Reading) (B. James/ L.
Wood/ E. Delgado)
Roll Call Vote Confirmation
Information available in City Council Packets - NO DISCUSSION TO OCCUR
6.Monthly Update - FY 2022-23 Approved Expanded Programs (S. Williams/S. Gonzalez)
7.Monthly Update - Major Projects In Progress/CIP (B. James/K. Woodlee)
Requests and Announcements
Announcements by the City Manager
Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers for updates or information from Staff
Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers that items or presentations be placed on a future City
Council agenda
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
Adjournment
CERTIFICATION
I, SHEILA EDMONDSON, CITY SECRETARY OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT
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TIMES AND THAT SAID NOTICE WAS POSTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 551, TEXAS GOVERNMENT
CODE.
SHEILA EDMONDSON
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COUNCIL WAS REMOVED BY ME FROM THE OFFICIAL BULLETIN BOARD ON _____DAY OF
_______________, 2023. TITLE: ______________
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The City Council for the City of Schertz reserves the right to adjourn into closed session at any time during the course
of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act.
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of any subject in any Closed Session portion of the agenda constitutes a written interpretation of Texas Government
Code Chapter 551 by legal counsel for the governmental body and constitutes an opinion by the attorney that the items
discussed therein may be legally discussed in the closed portion of the meeting considering available opinions of a
court of record and opinions of the Texas Attorney General known to the attorney. This provision has been added to
this agenda with the intent to meet all elements necessary to satisfy Texas Government Code Chapter 551.144(c) and
the meeting is conducted by all participants in reliance on this opinion.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS
Mayor Gutierrez
Audit Committee
Board of Adjustments
Investment Advisory Committee
Main Street Committee
Senior Center Advisory Board-Alternate
Councilmember Davis– Place 1
Interview Committee for Boards and Commissions
Main Street Committee - Chair
Parks & Recreation Advisory Board
Schertz Housing Authority Board
Transportation Safety Advisory Commission
TIRZ II Board
Councilmember Watson– Place 2
Audit Committee
Library Advisory Board
Senior Center Advisory Board
Cibolo Valley Local Government Corporation-Alternate
Councilmember Whittaker – Place 3
Historical Preservation Committee
Interview Committee for Boards and Commissions
TIRZ II Board
Councilmember Dahle – Place 4
Cibolo Valley Local Government Corporation
Interview Committee for Boards and Commissions
Planning & Zoning Commission
TIRZ II Board
Councilmember Scagliola – Place 5
Animal Advisory Commission - Alternate
Hal Baldwin Scholarship Committee
Schertz-Seguin Local Government Corporation
Councilmember Heyward – Place 6
Animal Advisory Commission
Audit Committee
Building and Standards Commission
Economic Development Corporation - Alternate
Investment Advisory Committee
Main Street Committee
Interview Committee for Boards and Commissions-Alternate
Senior Center Advisory Board-Alternate
Councilmember Brown – Place 7
Economic Development Corporation
Main Street Committee
Schertz-Seguin Local Government Corporation - Alternate
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Agenda No.
CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
City Council
Meeting:April 4, 2023
Department:City Secretary
Subject:Employee Introductions:
EMS: Racheal Huser-Paramedic; Jeremiah Rodriguez-Paramedic; Tyler
Points – Full-time EMT
Police: Vicente Gutierrez-Police Officer; Adan Lopez-Police
Officer; Moises Ruiz-Police Officer; Andrew Cavzos-Police Cadet
Parks & Recreation: Kathryn Scheel-Recreation Specialist
Fleet: Joel Martinez-Lube Technician;
Public Works: Anthony Jimenez-Service Worker II
Economic Development Corporation: Ashley Ritchey-Business
Engagement Manager
Agenda No. 1.
CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
City Council
Meeting:April 4, 2023
Department:City Secretary
Subject:Minutes – Consideration and/or action approving the regular meeting minutes
of March 28, 2023. (S.Edmondson/S.Courney)
Attachments
3-28-2023 Minutes - Draft
D R A F T
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
March 28, 2023
A Regular Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, on March
28, 2023, 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 Tim Brown; Councilmember Mark Davis;
Councilmember Jill Whittaker; Councilmember Michael Dahle; Councilmember
David Scagliola; Councilmember Allison Heyward
Absent:Councilmember Michelle Watson
City
Staff:
City Manager Steve Williams; Deputy City Manager Brian James; Assistant City
Manager Sarah Gonzalez; City Attorney Daniel Santee; City Secretary Sheila
Edmondson; Deputy City Secretary Sheree Courney
Call to Order
Mayor Gutierrez called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
Opening Prayer and Pledges of Allegiance to the Flags of the United States and State of
Texas. (Councilmember Heyward)
Mayor Gutierrez recognized Councilmember Allison Heyward who provided the opening
prayer followed by the Pledges of Allegiance to the Flags of the United States and the State of
Texas.
City Events and Announcements
Announcements of upcoming City Events (B.James/S.Gonzalez)
Mayor Gutierrez recognized Deputy City Manager Brian James who provided the
following:
Sunday, April 2nd
Movin' on Main
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 4th
City Council Meeting
Civic Center Bluebonnet Room
6:00 p.m.
Announcements and recognitions by the City Manager (S.Williams)
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Announcements and recognitions by the City Manager (S.Williams)
No announcements or recognitions were made by City Manager Steve Williams.
Announcements and recognitions by the Mayor (R.Gutierrez)
No announcements or recognitions were made by Mayor Ralph Gutierrez.
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.
Mayor Pro-Tem Brown recognized the following residents who registered to speak:
Maggie Titterington, 1730 Schertz Parkway - Provided Chamber Updates and thanked
Councilmembers who attended the ribbon cuttings for Gray House Blooms and UR Ship
& Print. Upcoming events include:
Coffee with the Chamber
Friday, March 31
Schertz Offices
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
Sponsored by iCode Cibolo
HyPer Shred Day
Saturday, April 1
Schertz Offices
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Free to residents of Schertz, Cibolo, and Selma but asking for $5 donations.
50% of the proceeds after costs will go to Operation Comfort, the remaining
50% will be used to provide meals during the holidays. Residents may shred
up to 5 boxes of paper. The metal shredder will not be available as previously
stated.
Phil Jackson, 3410 Wimbledon Dr - Mr. Jackson stated he is part of the advisory board
for the Northcliffe PID and provided an update. The advisory board is in talks with a
broker interested in entering into contract for 55 acres of land. The advisory board is
mindful of the additional costs to residents and is aiming to keep the assessment under
$100/month per household.
Consent Agenda Items
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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.
Mayor Gutierrez read Consent Agenda Items #1 - 6 and Mayor Pro-Tem Brown read Consent
Agenda Items #7 - 12 for the record.
1.Minutes – Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the March 14,
2023, regular meeting minutes. (S.Edmondson/S.Courney)
2.Appointment/Reappointment For
Boards/Commissions/Committees (S.Edmondson)
Accept resignation of Pete Perez of the Schertz Historical Preservation
Committee.
3.Resolution 23-R-33 - Consideration and/or action by the City Council of the City of
Schertz, Texas approving a Resolution authorizing EMS debt revenue adjustments,
Utility Billing debt revenue adjustments and Schertz Magazine Debt Revenue
Adjustments. (S.Gonzalez/J.Walters)
4.Resolution 23-R-26 - Consideration and/or action by the City Council of the City of
Schertz, Texas, to approve a Resolution approving National Emergency Management
and Response (National EMR) as an EMS Provider in the City of Schertz.
(S.Williams/J.Mabbitt)
5.Resolution 23-R-02 - Consideration and/or action by the City Council of the City of
Schertz, Texas approving a Resolution authorizing Subdivision Improvement
Agreements with 2020 F1 Graytown, LLC for Graytown Subdivision Unit 1A
and Graytown Subdivision Unit 3A. (S.Williams/B.James)
6.Resolution 23-R-27 - Consideration and/or action by the City Council of the City of
Schertz, Texas, approving a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute
settlement participation forms from opioid settlement agreements secured by the office
of the Attorney General. (S.Williams/J.Mabbitt)
7.Ordinance 23-S-04 - Consideration and/or action by the City Council of the City of
Schertz, Texas approving an Ordinance to rezone approximately 87 acres of land from
General Business District (GB) and Single-Family Residential / Agricultural District
(RA) to General Business District II (GB-2), located approximately 4,000 feet west of
the intersection of IH-10 Access Road and FM 1518, also known as Bexar County
Property Identification Number 619249, also known as 12625 IH-10E, City of Schertz,
Bexar County, Texas. (Final Reading) (B.James/ L.Wood/ E.Delgado)
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8.Resolution 23-R-23 - Consideration and/or action by the City Council of the City of
Schertz, Texas approving a Resolution for an agreement with SHI for the Microsoft
Office365 Contract Renewal. (B.James/ D.HardinTrussell/J.Bluebird)
9.Resolution 23-R-29 - Consideration and/or action by the City Council of the City of
Schertz, Texas approving the amendment to the contract with Scientel Solutions for
the Schertz Master Communications Plan. (B.James/ D.HardinTrussell/J. Bluebird)
10.Resolution 23-R-32 - Consideration and/or action by the City Council of the City of
Schertz, Texas approving a Resolution authorizing an amendment to the Schertz Main
Street Local Flavor Economic Development Grant for 507 Main Street.
(S.Williams/B.James)
11.Resolution 23-R-30 - Consideration and/or action by the City Council of the City of
Schertz, Texas approving a Resolution authorizing a contract with CC Carlton
Industries relating to the FM 2252 TXDOT Utility Adjustments: Water Line
Relocation Project and authorizing the expenditures for the project.
(B.James/K.Woodlee/E.Schulze)
12.Resolution 23-R-31 - Consideration and/or action by the City Council of the City of
Schertz, Texas approving a Resolution requesting approval of a Schertz Main Street
Local Flavor Economic Development Grant for 409 Main Street. (S.Williams/B.James)
Mayor Gutierrez asked for a motion to approve Consent Agenda Items #1 -12.
Moved by Councilmember Allison Heyward, seconded by Councilmember
Michael Dahle
AYE: Mayor Pro-Tem Tim Brown, Councilmember Mark Davis, Councilmember
Jill Whittaker, Councilmember Michael Dahle, Councilmember David
Scagliola, Councilmember Allison Heyward
Passed
Roll Call Vote Confirmation
Mayor Gutierrez recognized Deputy City Secretary Sheree Courney, who provided roll call
vote confirmation for Consent Agenda Items #1 - 12.
Workshop
13.Workshop Discussion on a Resident Initiated Public Improvement District (PID) in
Northcliffe. (S.Williams/B.James)
Mayor Gutierrez recognized Deputy City Manager Brian James who provided the
following information regarding the resident initiated public improvement district
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(PID) in Northcliffe.
PIDs are permissible in accordance with Chapter 372 of the Local Government
Code. A PID is for a designated geographic area for which an assessment is charged
on the properties within that area in order to fund certain improvements in that area.
This assessment is in addition to any property taxes assessed. A PID can be initiated
by the City itself or by receiving a petition from property owners. The PID must
promote the interest of the city as a whole, not just the designated area. Assessment
must cover cost of property and the cost of maintenance of the property during the
period of the PID. State requires owners of at least 50% of the property that is part of
the designated area to support the PID. Municipalities are permitted to require a larger
percentage of support before approving a PID.
Mr. James went on to explain the responsibility and authority of the governing body as
it pertains to a petition for a PID. A public hearing must occur, which requires public
notice to all residents within the designated area. A more definitive plan for the PID is
needed from the residents in order to properly address questions and concerns of the
governing body. They need to know what properties are to be included, what the
purchase cost entails, what the improvement plan includes, what is the
planned assessment, and which properties will be assessed for the PID.
Mayor Gutierrez thanked Mr. James for the information and opened the floor to
Council for discussion.
Councilmembers expressed their concerns as well as their support of the effort being
put forth. All are in agreement that more information is needed from the residents
regarding the planned improvements, the cost of improvements, cost of maintenance,
and how the PID assessment will be applied. Mayor Gutierrez also expressed the need
for transparency to all residents in the designated area.
14.City Staff will conduct a workshop to discuss the pre-budget development and
prioritization process. (S.Williams/Executive Team)
Mayor Gutierrez recognized City Manager Steve Williams who provided the following
pre-budget development and prioritization process for the City.
The Schertz Strategic Plan starts with our vision to be community-minded,
service-minded, and providing opportunities. Our mission is to lead, improve, and
serve a livable, sustainable, and financially sound community. Values included in our
strategic plan are Policy values, which include a safe community, high quality of life,
economic prosperity, essential services, and creating/maintaining an attractive
community that is fiscally sustainable; Operational values, which include systems
management, innovation, service oriented, an engaged workforce, and being proactive;
and the City's core values of doing the right thing, doing the best you can, treating
others the way you want to be treated, and working cooperatively as a team.
The top goals for the coming year are compensation, infrastructure, consolidated
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The top goals for the coming year are compensation, infrastructure, consolidated
capital improvement plan, increasing staffing levels, and new/renovated facilities. Mr.
Williams provided the items included for each of the goals and action steps necessary
for achievement. He provided an overview of the current budget, introduced items for
policy discussion, plan to review fees charged, and a plan for reducing general fund
reserves to 26% by improving infrastructure, specifically street improvements. Action
steps include the development of a financial management policy and a comparison
study of comparable cities.
Mayor Gutierrez opened the floor for discussion. Councilmembers and the mayor all
expressed thanks for the presentation and agreement with the need to address
compensation and infrastructure concerns.
15.Information available in City Council Packets - NO DISCUSSION TO OCCUR
Requests and Announcements
Announcements by the City Manager
No announcements by the City Manager.
Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers for updates or information from Staff
No requests for updates or information from staff.
Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers that items or presentations be placed on a future
City Council agenda
No requests that items or presentations be placed on a future City Council agenda.
Announcements by Mayor and Councilmembers
City and Community Events attended and to be attended
Councilmember Whittaker attended the Ribbon cutting for Gray House Blooms.
Councilmember Scagliola attended the Chamber luncheon and the Ribbon cutting at
Gray House Blooms.
Councilmember Heyward attended Ribbon cuttings for UR Ship & Print and Gray
House Blooms; EDC Board Meeting; YMCA Easter Egg Toss; and the BVYA
Parade and Opening Day Ceremony. She will be sending emails as TML
representative regarding legislative bills.
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
Adjournment
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Adjournment
Mayor Gutierrez adjourned the meeting at 7:44 p.m.
_______________________________
Ralph Gutierrez, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________________
Sheila Edmondson, City Secretary
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Agenda No. 3.
CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
City Council
Meeting:April 4, 2023
Department:Engineering
Subject:
Resolution 23-R-34 – Consideration and/or action by the City Council of the City
of Schertz, Texas, approving a Resolution authorizing the acquisition of
permanent and temporary easements necessary for the construction and operation
of pipelines and appurtenances related to the Dedicated Transmission Main from
Live Oak to the IH 35 water storage tank and hike and bike trail easements
generally along the same alignment. (B.James/K.Woodlee/J.Shortess)
BACKGROUND
The City of Schertz is in the final stages of design of a project for a 24" dedicated transmission water
main connecting the Live Oak Tank to the IH-35 Elevated Tank. As these tanks are currently not
directly connected, the I-35 Tank is fed through the distribution network. Operating in this manner
requires the distribution system to operate at a higher pressure than ideal, which is undesirable for
residents near the Live Oak Tank site, and also causes operation and maintenance issues with the pumps
and pipe network due to the pressure stress on the system.
The new water main will be located within permanent water easements that must be acquired by the
City. In order to facilitate construction of the pipelines, temporary easements also need to be obtained
adjacent to the permanent easements. These temporary easements will provide a working space for the
contractor to stockpile material and to move equipment and materials throughout the project area. The
City's 20217 Transportation Plan Trails Network map shows a hike and bike trail generally following
the alignment of this waterline. Staff is recommending acquiring a hike and bike trail easement at the
same time, although there is no timeline for construction of the trail.
Twenty-two separate easement parcels owned by fifteen property owners are needed for the project.
Attached is an exhibit showing the current route of the dedicated transmission main along with the
properties across which are planned the improvements.
Staff is seeking the authority to negotiate with the property owners and acquire the necessary permanent
and temporary easements and land for installation of the pipelines and appurtenances related to the
Dedicated Transmission Main Project. The permanent easements will also allow the City to operate and
maintain the system once construction is complete.
GOAL
Approve Resolution 23-R-34 authorizing the negotiation and acquisition of temporary construction and
permanent wastewater easements for the pipelines and appurtenances related to the Dedicated
Transmission Main Project as well as a hike and bike trail easement.
COMMUNITY BENEFIT
Through the acquisition of these easements, the City will have secured the location and have the ability
Through the acquisition of these easements, the City will have secured the location and have the ability
to construct and maintain a dedicated transmission main that will improve pressure conditions and
reliability of the water system in the central part of Schertz. By acquiring the hike and bike trail
easements now, the City will not have to go through this effort again.
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION
Staff recommends Council approve Resolution 23-R-34.
FISCAL IMPACT
The cost of the easement acquisition is not expected to exceed $900,000 and funding is budgeted and
available from the Water Reserves Fund.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council approve Resolution 23-R-34 authorizing the acquisition of easements for the
Dedicated Transmission Main Project and hike and bike trail easements that generally follow the same
alignment.
Attachments
Res 23 R 34
Trails Network Map
Exhibit A
RESOLUTION NO. 23-R-34
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SCHERTZ, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE ACQUISITION OF
PERMANENT AND TEMPORARY EASEMENTS NECESSARY FOR
THE COMPLETION OF PIPELINES AND APPURTENANCES
RELATED TO LIVE OAK TO THE IH 35 WATER STORAGE TANK
DEDICATED TRANSMISSION MAIN AND HIKE AND BIKE TRAIL
EASEMENTS GENERALLY ALONG THE SAME ALIGNMENT.
WHEREAS, the proposed Dedicated Transmission Main must be installed in new
permanent easements which will be acquired from property owners and held by the City; and
WHEREAS, the proposed easements which will be held by the City will be located in a
manner to minimize impacts on the properties; and
WHEREAS, to facilitate the construction of the pipeline improvements, temporary
construction easements will also be obtained adjacent to the permanent easements to provide
adequate space for construction activities; and
WHEREAS, to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the City of
Schertz, this Dedicated Transmission Main project serves the public purpose of construction of
water mains and appurtenances necessary to convey water from the East Live Oak tank to the
IH-35 tank; and
WHEREAS, the 2017 Transportation Plan Trails Network maps shows a future hike and
bike trail, generally along the alignment of the waterline; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds it in the best interest of the City to grant the
authority to negotiate and acquire all necessary easements and land from the property owners
along the Dedicated Transmission Main alignment and future hike and bike trail.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SCHERTZ, TEXAS THAT:
Section 1. The City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, hereby authorizes the Staff of
the City of Schertz, Texas, to negotiate and acquire all necessary easements from property
owners as generally shown on Exhibit A.
Section 2. The City Manager is authorized to execute any and all documents necessary
to complete the acquisition of all needed easements contemplated herein.
Section 3. The recitals contained in the preamble hereof are hereby found to be true, and
such recitals are hereby made a part of this Resolution for all purposes and are adopted as
a part of the judgment and findings of the City Council.
Section 4. All resolutions, or parts thereof, which are in conflict or inconsistent with any
provision of this Resolution are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict, and the
provisions of this Resolution shall be and remain controlling as to the matters resolved
herein.
Section 5. This Resolution shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws
of the State of Texas and the United States of America.
Section 6. If any provision of this Resolution or the application thereof to any person or
circumstance shall be held to be invalid, the remainder of this Resolution and the
application of such provision to other persons and circumstances shall nevertheless be
valid, and the City Council hereby declares that this Resolution would have been enacted
without such invalid provision.
Section 7. It is officially found, determined, and declared that the meeting at which this
Resolution is adopted was open to the public and public notice of the time, place, and
subject matter of the public business to be considered at such meeting, including this
Resolution, was given, all as required by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as
amended.
Section 8. This Resolution shall be in force and effect from and after its final passage,
and it is so resolved.
PASSED AND ADOPTED, this 4th day of March, 2023.
CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
________________________________
Ralph Gutierrez, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Sheila Edmondson, City Secretary
(city seal)
10101 Reunion Place, Suite 400
Texas Registered Firm, No. F-928
San Antonio, TX 78216 Fax No. 210-541-8699
Tel No. 210-541-9166
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RESOLUTION 23-R-34
EXHIBIT A
Agenda No. 4.
CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
City Council
Meeting:April 4, 2023
Department:Public Works
Subject:
Resolution 23-R-35 - Consideration and/or action by the City Council of the City
of Schertz, Texas, approving a Resolution approving and authorizing a CCN
transfer between Green Valley Special Utility District and the City of Schertz to
amend CCN boundaries and other matters in connection therewith. (B. James/L.
Busch)
BACKGROUND
Green Valley Special Utility District provides retail water service CCN No. 10646, issued by the Public
Utility Commission of Texas ("PUC") for the provision of retail water services to certain areas in and
about Bexar County, Comal County and Guadalupe County. The City of Schertz provides retail water
service CCN No. 10645, issued by the PUC, for the provision of retail water to certain areas in and
about Bexar County, Comal County, and Guadalupe County. The boundaries of the Green Valley
Special Utility District water CCN and the City of Schertz water CCN are adjacent to one another in
various areas. The property owner has requested Green Valley Special Utility District transfer
approximately 22.16 acres of its water CCN to the City of Schertz. .
GOAL
To provide water service to new developing areas inside the city limits of Schertz.
COMMUNITY BENEFIT
To ensure the future water customers in this portion of the City with planned development have the
same water and wastewater provider to better serve the citizens of the City.
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION
Staff recommends Council approve the Resolution authorizing execution of the water CCN transfer
agreement from Green Valley Special Utility District to the City of Schertz for the approximately 22.16
acres described as Comal County Property ID's 401272, 401273, 75237, 75375 and 75246.
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of Resolution 23-R-35.
Attachments
Resolution 23-R-35
Exhibit 1 Water CCN Transfer Agreement
RESOLUTION NO. 23-R-35
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SCHERTZ, TEXAS APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE WATER
CCN TRANSFER FROM GREEN VALLEY SPECIAL UTILITY
DISTRICT TO THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, AND OTHER MATTERS IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH
WHEREAS, Green Valley Special Utility District (“GVSUD”) provides retail water
service under water CCN No. l0646, issued by the Public Utility Commission of Texas ("PUC”) to
certain areas in and about Comal County and Guadalupe County, as generally depicted in Exhibit
A;
WHEREAS, the City of Schertz (“Schertz”) provides retail water service under water
CCN No. 10645, issued by the PUC, for the provision of retail water to certain areas in and about
Bexar County, Comal County, and Guadalupe County, as generally depicted in Exhibit B;
WHEREAS, the boundaries of the GVSUD water CCN and the Schertz water CCN are
adjacent to one another in various areas;
WHEREAS, TEXAS MULTIFAMILY CAPITAL, LLC., a Texas limited liability
company (the “Developer") has requested that GVSUD transfer approximately 22.16 acres of its
water CCN located within Comal County, located near the intersection of FM 482 and Hubertus Rd.
depicted in Exhibit C (the “Property”) to Schertz, so that Schertz might provide retail water services
to the Property;
WHEREAS, the Property is being developed by Developer and is identified as
PIDs#401272, 401273, 75237, 75375 and 75246, Comal County Appraisal District records, and
depicted in Exhibit D, and is currently undeveloped;
WHEREAS, GVSUD and Schertz are amenable to altering the boundaries of their
respective water CCNs by transferring the portion of the Property contained within the boundaries
of the GVSUD CCN to the Schertz CCN so that the Property is removed from the GVSUD water
CCN and added to the Schertz water CCN; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SCHERTZ, TEXAS THAT:
Section 1.The City Council hereby authorizes the City Manager to execute an
agreement to transfer the water CCN from GVSUD to Schertz as attached in Exhibit 1
(“Water CCN Transfer Agreement”).
Section 2.The recitals contained in the preamble hereof are hereby found to be true, and
such recitals are hereby made a part of this Resolution for all purposes and are adopted as
a part of the judgment and findings of the City Council.
Section 3.All resolutions, or parts thereof, which are in conflict or inconsistent with any
provision of this Resolution are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict, and the
provisions of this Resolution shall be and remain controlling as to the matters resolved
herein.
Section 4.This Resolution shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws
of the State of Texas and the United States of America.
Section 5.If any provision of this Resolution or the application thereof to any person or
circumstance shall be held to be invalid, the remainder of this Resolution and the
application of such provision to other persons and circumstances shall nevertheless be
valid, and the City Council hereby declares that this Resolution would have been enacted
without such invalid provision.
Section 6.It is officially found, determined, and declared that the meeting at which this
Resolution is adopted was open to the public and public notice of the time, place, and
subject matter of the public business to be considered at such meeting, including this
Resolution, was given, all as required by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as
amended.
Section 7.This Resolution shall be in force and effect from and after its final passage,
and it is so resolved.
PASSED AND ADOPTED, this 4th day of April, 2023.
CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
________________________________
Ralph Gutierrez, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Sheila Edmondson, City Secretary
(city seal)
Exhibit 1
WATER CCN TRANSFER AGREEMENT
This Water CCN TRANSFER AGREEMENT is entered into this _______ day of
_____________, 2023 (this "Agreement"), by and among GREEN VALLEY SPECIAL
UTILITY DISTRICT, a special utility district created pursuant to chapter 65 of the Texas
Water Code (''GVSUD"), CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS a municipality ("Schertz''), and
TEXAS MULTIFAMILY CAPITAL, LLC., a Texas limited liability company (the
“Developer," and, together with GVSUD and Schertz, the "Parties"), in connection with the
boundary lines of the water Certificates of Convenience and Necessity ("CCNs'') held by GVSUD
and Schertz for the provision of retail public service pursuant to the Texas Water Code ("TWC").
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, GVSUD provides retail water service under water CCN No. l0646, issued
by the Public Utility Commission of Texas ("PUC”) to certain areas in and about Comal
County and Guadalupe County, as generally depicted in Exhibit A;
WHEREAS, Schertz provides retail water service under water CCN No. 10645,
issued by the PUC, for the provision of retail water to certain areas in and about Bexar
County, Comal County, and Guadalupe County, as generally depicted in Exhibit B;
WHEREAS, the boundaries of the GVSUD water CCN and the Schertz water CCN
are adjacent to one another in various areas;
WHEREAS, Developer has requested that GVSUD transfer approximately 22.16 acres of
its water CCN located within Comal County along the border with Comal County, located near the
intersection of FM 482 and Hubertus Rd. depicted in Exhibit C (the “Property”) to Schertz, so that
Schertz might provide retail water services to the Property;
WHEREAS, the Property is being developed by Developer and is identified as
PIDs#401272, 401273, 75237, 75375 and 75246, Comal County Appraisal District records,
and depicted in Exhibit D, and is currently undeveloped; and
WHEREAS, GVSUD and Schertz are amenable to altering the boundaries of their
respective water CCNs by transferring the portion of the Property contained within the
boundaries of the GVSUD CCN to Schertz so that the Property is removed from the GVSUD
water CCN and added to the Schertz water CCN.
NOW THEREFORE, for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency
of which is hereby acknowledged, the Parties hereby agree as follows:
AGREEMENT:
Water CCN
1.The Parties hereby incorporate by this reference the recitals set forth
above in this Agreement.
2.In accordance with Section 13.248 of the Texas Water Code, but at all
times subject to the approval of the PUC and the United States Department of
Agricultural (the “USDA”), GVSUD and Schertz hereby agree to the
modification of the respective boundaries of GVSUD’s water CCN No. 10646
to transfer the Property from GVSUD's CCN No. 10646 to Schertz's CCN
No. 10645.
3.In accordance with Section 13.248 of the Texas Water Code, but at all times
subject to the approval of the PUC and the USDA, Schertz hereby agrees to
the expansion and modification of the boundaries of its CCN No. 10645 to
include the Property and assume all statutory and regulatory obligations with
regard to the provision of retail public water service to the Property, such area to
be transferred from GVSUD's CCN No. 10646 to the area to be encompassed
within Schertz's CCN No. 10645.
4.GVSUD shall be responsible for preparing and filing the application to obtain the
PUC's approval of the CCN transfer of the Property between Schertz and
GVSUD, subject to Developer’s obligation to reimburse GVSUD for all
reasonable costs associated with the processing of such PUC application. The
Developer shall also be responsible for hiring a third party-vendor to prepare
hard copy maps with supporting electronic metadata for the Property that
satisfies the Texas Water Code and PUC rules. The Parties hereto agree to
cooperate and coordinate in seeking PUC approvals contemplated under this
Agreement.
5.GVSUD shall be responsible for obtaining consent from the USDA for the CCN
transfer of the Property between GVSUD and Schertz.
6.The Developer agrees to pay all the expenses of GVSUD in connection with
this transfer, including, but not limited to, the following as may be
applicable:
a.PUC administrative fees, if any;
b.fees associated with preparing hard copy maps and electronic maps
with supporting electronic metadata for the Property filed in
connection with the PUC application; and
c.all reasonable legal and consulting costs associated with preparation and
processing of the PUC CCN transfer agreement application and verifying
the accuracy of the mapping and supporting metadata.
7.Schertz and GVSUD agree that no compensation shall be due and owing
between Schertz and GVSUD in conjunction with such transfer as no real
or personal property of either party is being affected by such transfer.
8.Schertz shall not commence providing retail water services for compensation
to the Developer or any retail customer on the Property until the PUC has
authorized the CCN transfer of the Property between Schertz and GVSUD.
9.Schertz shall not approve any documents indicating that Schertz is the
retail water services provider prior to the PUC authorizing the CCN
transfer of the Property between Schertz and GVSUD. Contingent upon
USDA’s approval for the CCN transfer of the Property between GVSUD and
Schertz and upon PUC’s approval of the CCN transfer of the Property between
Schertz and GVSUD, Developer hereby agrees to pay GVSUD within thirty
(30) days after the latter of 1) approval by the USDA or 2) PUC’s issuance of a
final order or other non-appealable finding, transferring the Property into the City
of Schertz’s water CCN No. 10645, Forty Four Thousand Three Hundred
Twenty and 00/100 ($44,320.00).
10.Schertz agrees that, upon approval of the revision to its CCN boundaries by
the PUC to remove the Property presently within the boundaries of
GVSUD's CCN No. 10646, GVSUD shall have no further obligation to
provide retail water service to the Property, and that, upon PUC inclusion of
the Property within the boundaries of Schertz’s CCN No. 10645, Schertz shall
be solely responsible for the provision of retail water service to any owner or
occupant of, or customers on, the Property under such terms and condition as
are allowed under its CCN and any applicable governmental statutes and
regulations.
General Provisions
1.GOVERNING LAW. THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED,
CONSTRUED, AND INTERPRETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
LAWS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS. ALL ACTS REQUIRED OR
PERMITTED TO BE PERFORMED HEREUNDER ARE
PERFORMABLE IN COMAL COUNTY, TEXAS, AND IT IS
AGREED THAT ANY CIVIL ACTION BROUGHT TO ENFORCE
OR CONSTRUE THE TERMS OR PROVISIONS HEREOF OR TO
ENJOIN OR REQUIRE THE PERFORMANCE OF ANY ACT IN
CONNECTION HEREWITH, SHALL BE BROUGHT IN A COURT OF
COMPETENT JURISDICTION SITTING IN COMAL COUNTY,
TEXAS. IT IS AGREED THAT ANY ADMINISTRATIVE LAW
ACTION BROUGHT TO ENFORCE OR CONSTRUE THE TERMS OR
PROVISIONS HEREOF OR TO ENJOIN OR REQUIRE THE
PERFORMANCE OF ANY ACT IN CONNECTION HEREWITH,
4869-0726-6123, v. 4
SHALL BE BROUGHT AT THE PUC OR ITS SUCCESSOR AGENCY.
2.Severability. In the event one or more of the provisions contained in this
Agreement shall for any reason be held to be invalid, illegal, or
unenforceable in any respect, such invalidity, illegality, or unenforceability
shall not affect any other provision hereof and this Agreement shall be
construed as if such invalid, illegal, or unenforceable provision had never been
contained herein.
3. Unintended Omission. If any punctuation, word, clause; sentence, or
provision necessary to give meaning, validity or effect to any other word,
clause, sentence, or provision appearing in this Agreement shall be omitted
here from, then it is hereby declared that such omission was unintentional and
that the omitted punctuation, word, clause, sentence, or provision shall be
supplied by inference.
4.Amendment. This Agreement shall not be amended or terminate except
by an instrument signed by all parties to this Agreement.
5.Entire A greement . This Agreement reflects the entire agreement among the
parties hereto pertaining to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all
prior and contemporaneous agreements and understandings of the parties in
connection herewith.
6.Multiple Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in multiple
counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, and all of which
together shall be construed as one and the same instrument.
4869-0726-6123, v. 4
IN WITNESS WHEREREOF, the Parties have executed this Agreement as of the date
first above written.
GREEN VALLEY SPECIAL UTILITY DISTRICT,
a special utility district created pursuant to
chapter 65 of the Texas Water Code
By: _______________________________________
David P. Allen
CITY OF SCHERTZ, a Texas municipality
By: ___________________________________
Name:_______________________________
Title:________________________________
TEXAS MULTIFAMILY CAPITAL
a Texas limited liability company
By: ______________________________________________
Title: ____________________________________________
Exhibit A
4869-0726-6123, v. 4
Exhibit B
4869-0726-6123, v. 4
Exhibit C
4869-0726-6123, v. 4
Exhibit D
4869-0726-6123, v. 4
4869-0726-6123, v. 4
Agenda No. 5.
CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
City Council
Meeting:April 4, 2023
Department:Planning & Community Development
Subject:
Ordinance 23-S-02 - Consideration and/or action on a request to rezone
approximately 25 acres of land from Pre-Development District (PRE) to Planned
Development District (PDD), generally located approximately 2,200 feet southeast
of the intersection of Country Club Boulevard and IH-35 access road, also known
as a portion of Comal County Property Identification Number 377261 and
Guadalupe County Property Identification 63833, City of Schertz, Comal County
and Guadalupe County, Texas. (Final Reading) (B. James/ L. Wood/ E. Delgado)
BACKGROUND
Update from the March 7, 2023 City Council Meeting:
At the March 7, 2023 City Council meeting the applicant requested the item be postponed until the
April 4, 2023 City Council meeting. City Council unanimously approved to postpone the item to the
April 4, 2023 meeting. As of the call of the March 7, 2023 City Council meeting the total percentage of
the protested parcel acreage is 26.93%, therefore, the 3/4 vote has been triggered for the City Council.
Update from February 28, 2023 City Council Meeting:
At the February 28th City Council meeting a public hearing was conducted in relation to this item. After
the public hearing the City Council voted to approve the proposed zone change to Planned
Development District as presented by staff, with the trail to be shown on future plans. The vote was a
4-3 vote with Council Members Heyward, Whittaker, Dahle, and Mayor Gutierrez voting in favor and
Council Members Davis, Watson, and Scagliola voting nay.
The applicant is proposing to rezone approximately 25 acres of land from Pre-Development District
(PRE) to Planned Development District (PDD) with a base zoning of Townhome District (TH).
Public Notice:
One hundred seventeen (117) public hearing notices were mailed to the surrounding property owners on
January 13, 2023. At the time of this report (March 20, 2023), staff has received the following
responses one (1) neutral, one hundred thirty-five (135) opposed, and thirty-three (33) in favor of the
proposed zoned change request. Additionally, staff has received a letter of support from the Scenic Hills
HOA. A public hearing notice was published in the "San Antonio Express" on February 8, 2023 prior to
the City Council public hearing.
If a proposed zoning change is protested in writing and signed by the owners of at least twenty percent
(20%) of the area of the lots or land immediately adjoining the area covered by the proposed zoning
change or zoning map amendment and extending 200 feet from that area, the proposed change must
receive, in order to take effect, the affirmative vote of at least three-fourths (¾) of all members of the
City Council according to LGC, Local Government Code § 211.006(d). At the time of this staff report
(March 20, 2023) the total percentage of the protested parcel acreage is 26.93%, therefore, the 3/4 vote
has been triggered for the City Council.
Proposed Zoning Concept:
Proposed Zoning Concept:
The proposed zoning is to Planned Development District (PDD) with a base zoning of Townhome
District (TH). The proposed development will be a gated community with no more than 198 units.
These will be spread across fifty-one (51) buildings. Six (6) of the proposed buildings would have three
(3) units and the remaining forty-five (45) buildings will have four (4) units. Each unit is proposed to be
its own townhome and could be sold separately. Each unit will be between 1,300 square feet and 1,400
square feet. Every unit will feature 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, an eat in kitchen, two living rooms, a laundry
room, an office/flex room, and a covered patio. Additionally, each unit will have its own garage,
covered back patio, and a private yard. The proposed development would be maintained by the HOA
and is proposed to have 7.52 acres of green space and amenities.
The PDD Design Standards propose to conform with the Townhome District zoning with modifications
to the lot width and depth as shown in the table below.
Classification Minimum Lot Size Minimum Yard Setback
Area Square
Footage
Width
Ft.
Depth
Ft.
Front
Ft.
Side
Ft.
Rear
Ft.
Townhome District Per the Unified
Development Code
2,500 25 100 25 10 20
Townhome (Type A)3,045 35 87 25 10, 0 20
Townhome (Type B)2,175 25 87 25 0, 0 20
* Each lot will have a 10-foot side setback if on the end or a zero setback if in the interior, a 25- foot
front setback, and a 20-foot rear setback.
Parks and Amenities:
The proposed PDD plans to incorporate 7.52 acres of green space and amenities. This would include a
pavilion, playground for the community, a concrete walking path. Additionally, a mail center is
proposed with a covered pavilion, and additional parking access. There is also a proposed 0.45 acre
fenced-in private dog park, a 1.85 acre private picnic / trail / community garden area, 0.30 acre of
miscellaneous green spaces and a 4.01 acre open space / easement.
Fire Suppression and Fire Walls:
Per the proposed PDD Design Standards due to the proposed reduced side yard setbacks, each
townhome is proposed to have fire sprinklers, will require all A/C condensers to be in the rear yard, and
exterior walls would be at least a minimum of a 1-hour fire rated.
Parking:
Per the proposed PDD Design Standards there are a proposed 654 parking space across the
development.
Additional Design Standards Proposed:
Per the proposed PDD Design Standards the developer has proposed to create a twenty foot (20') buffer
in the rear of the yards associated with the development that are adjacent to the Fairways at Scenic Hills
neighborhood. Additionally, the developer will prohibit the placement of any structures, including but
not limited to sheds, in the buffer area. In this proposed twenty-foot (20') buffer, the developer will plant
one tree in the middle of said buffer.
GOAL
The project goal is to rezone approximately 25 acres of land, generally located approximately 2,200 feet
southeast of the intersection of Country Club Boulevard and IH-35 access road, also known as a portion
of Comal County Property Identification Number 377261 and Guadalupe County Property Identification
63833 from Pre-Development District (PRE) to Planned Development District (PDD).
COMMUNITY BENEFIT
It is the City’s desire to promote safe, orderly, efficient development and ensure compliance with the
City’s vision of future growth.
SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION
In 2022 the applicant submitted a zone change request to a Planned Development District (PDD) with a
base zoning of Apartment/ Multi-Family Residential (R4). That proposal included approximately 220
units to be developed as fourplexes. On September 27, 2022 the City Council was unable to obtain the
super majority needed for the approval of that zone change application, which ultimately lead to the
application being denied. During the discussion at the September 27, 2022 City Council meeting there
were concerns with the proposed density.
Based on the previous City Council feedback the developer has made changes to the proposed PDD to
address the concerns presented at the September 27th meeting. Rather than the previously proposed
PDD with a base zoning of Apartment/ Multi-Family, the current proposal is for a PDD with a base
zoning of Townhome District, which was directly discussed at the City Council meeting. This
ultimately reduced the overall density proposed within the development.
The Schertz Sector Plan for Northern Schertz designates the subject property as Single-Family
Residential. The Single-Family Residential land use designation encourages the mixture of various
residential type development as well as maintaining a walkable neighborhood feel. The proposed
rezoning to Planned Development District (PDD), with a base zoning of Townhome District (TH) does
conform to the Comprehensive Land Use Plan designation as it would provide a needed mixture of
housing type to Schertz. The proposed development would have a maximum of fifty-one (51) buildings
consisting of no more than 198 units.
As previously stated, the applicant in September of 2022 proposed to rezone the property to Planned
Development District, although that application was ultimately denied as part of that application the
applicant was working with the Parks Department in relation to a trail that is shown on the 2017 Schertz
Transportation Plan-Trails Network. The previous proposal was to dedicate land within the overhead
utility easement to be utilized for a trail that would ultimately be part of the "Great Northern Trail". This
proposed trail was shown on the previous concept plan and identified the public walking trail along with
private exercise equipment and benches.
The current proposed development no longer accounts for, or proposes the dedication or construction of
the walking trail within the overhead electrical easement. Based on the Trails Presentation at the
January 10, 2023 City Council meeting, the City Council expressed their desire for trails within the
City of Schertz and the importance of requiring trails to be constructed with developments. Based on
City Council's desire to have trails and the subject property having an identified trail per the Schertz
Transportation Plan-Trails Network, staff feels that the development should be required to dedicate and
construct the trail per the plan.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff Recommendation:
Staff Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of the proposed zone change to Planned Development District (PDD) with a
condition that per the 2017 Schertz Transportation Plan-Trails Network the proposed project would
include the trail on all future exhibits and plans and construct the identified trail on the subject tract.
Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendation:
The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission met on January 25, 2023 and voted to recommend that
City Council approve the proposed zone change with a condition that the proposed project would
include the trail on all future exhibits and plans by a 5-2 vote with Chairman Outlaw and Commissioner
McMaster with the nay votes.
Attachments
Ordinance No. 23-S-02
Exhibit A- Metes and Bounds
Exhibit B- Zoning Exhibit
Exhibit C- PDD Design Standards
Conceptual Plan
Aerial Exhibit
Public Hearing Notice Map
Public Hearing Notice Responses as of 03.07.2023
Scenic Hills HOA Letter of Support
City Council Presentation Slides
ORDINANCE NO. 23-S-02
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SCHERTZ, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP BY
REZONING APPROXIMATELY 25 ACRES OF LAND FROM PRE-
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (PRE) TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT
DISTRICT (PDD), GENERALLY LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 2,200
FEET SOUTHEAST OF THE INTERSECTION OF COUNTRY CLUB
BOULEVARD AND IH-35 ACCESS ROAD, ALSO KNOWN AS A
PORTION OF COMAL COUNTY PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION 377261
AND GUADALUPE COUNTY PROPERTY IDENTIFICATION 63833,
CITY OF SCHERTZ, COMAL AND GUADLAUPE COUNTY, TEXAS
WHEREAS, an application to rezone approximately 25 acres of land from Pre-
Development District (PRE) to Planned Development District (PDD), generally located
approximately 2,200 feet southeast of the intersection of Country Club Boulevard and IH-35
access road, and more specifically described in the Exhibit A and Exhibit B attached herein
(herein, the “Property”) has been filed with the City; and
WHEREAS, the City’s Unified Development Code Section 21.5.4.D. provides for certain
criteria to be considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission in making recommendations to
City Council and by City Council in considering final action on a requested zone change (the
“Criteria”); and
WHEREAS, on January 25, 2023, the Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a
public hearing and, after considering the Criteria, made a recommendation to City Council to
approve with conditions the requested rezoning according to the development standards set forth
in Exhibit C attached herein (the “Development Standards”); and
WHEREAS, on February 28, 2023, the City Council conducted a public hearing and after
considering the Criteria and recommendation by the Planning and Zoning Commission,
determined that the requested zoning be approved as provided for herein.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SCHERTZ, TEXAS THAT:
Section 1. The Property as shown and more particularly described in the attached Exhibit
A and Exhibit B, is hereby zoned Planned Development District (PDD)
Section 2. The Official Zoning Map of the City of Schertz, described and referred to in
Article 2 of the Unified Development Code, shall be revised to reflect the above
amendment.
Section 3. The recitals contained in the preamble hereof are hereby found to be true, and
such recitals are hereby made a part of this Ordinance for all purposes and are adopted as
a part of the judgment and findings of the Council.
Section 4. All ordinances and codes, or parts thereof, which are in conflict or inconsistent
with any provision of this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict,
and the provisions of this Ordinance shall be and remain controlling as to the matters
resolved herein.
Section 5. This Ordinance shall be construed and enforced in accordance with the laws of
the State of Texas and the United States of America.
Section 6. If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or
circumstance shall be held to be invalid, the remainder of this Ordinance and the
application of such provision to other persons and circumstances shall nevertheless be
valid, and the City hereby declares that this Ordinance would have been enacted without
such invalid provision.
Section 7. It is officially found, determined, and declared that the meeting at which this
Ordinance is adopted was open to the public and public notice of the time, place, and
subject matter of the public business to be considered at such meeting, including this
Ordinance, was given, all as required by Chapter 551, as amended, Texas Government
Code.
Section 8. This Ordinance shall be effective upon the date of final adoption hereof and
any publication required by law.
Section 9. This Ordinance shall be cumulative of all other ordinances of the City of
Schertz, and this Ordinance shall not operate to repeal or affect any other ordinances of
the City of Schertz except insofar as the provisions thereof might be inconsistent or in
conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance, in which event such conflicting provisions,
if any, are hereby repealed.
PASSED ON FIRST READING, the 28th day of February 2023.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED ON SECOND READING, the 7th day of March,
2023.
CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
_____________________________
Ralph Gutierrez, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sheila Edmondson, City Secretary
(city seal)
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The Villas at
Bluebonnet Ridge
A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
City of Schertz
January 2023
Table of Contents
1. Planned Development District ----------------- 2
2. PDD Purpose and Intent ------------------------- 2
3. The Property ---------------------------------------- 2-3
4. Parks and Amenities ------------------------------ 3-4
5. Zoning District -------------------------------------- 4
6. Townhome District Zoning ---------------------4-5
7. Homeowners Association and
Maintenance ---------------------------------------- 5
8. Architectural Review Comitee ----------------- 6
9. Site Design Standards ---------------------------- 6
10. Fire Suppression and Fire Walls --------------- 6
11. Parking ----------------------------------------------- 6-7
12. Amendments to the Planned
Development District (PDD) -------------------- 7
Exhibits
A. Meets and Bounds Description
B. The Villas at Bluebonnet Ridge
C. Zoning Exhibit
D. Amenities, Parks, Entry, Mail Station
E. Parking Exhibit Per Unit
January 2023
Habi Land, LLC.
Authored by: Eugenio Murillo
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The Villas at Bluebonnet Ridge
198 Unit Development on 24.1784 Acres
Planned Development District. Understanding there may be circumstances in which a
development might not be able to adhere to the strict regulations and design standards
set forth in the Schertz Unified Development Code (UDC), the UDC established Article 5,
and Section 21.5.10, a Planned Development District (PDD), as an alternative approach
to conventional land development.
The City of Schertz Unified Development Code as amended will govern development of
the property, except for the following statements.
PDD Purpose and Intent. The purpose of PDD regulations is to encourage and promote
more creative, innovative, and imaginative land development than would be possible
under the regulations found in a typical zoning district. The intent is to allow substantial
flexibility in planning, design, and development standards in exchange for greater land
values and amenities. Enhanced parkland and open space, preservation of natural
resources, pedestrian friendly environment, and deviation from the typical traffic
patterns are all a result of this allowed flexibility. It is this intrinsic flexibility, in the form
of relief from the normal zoning ordinances, design standards, land use densities, and
subdivision regulations, that allows for the definition of uses, densities and standards
that will permit the alternative planning associated with a PDD and this development
known as The Villas at Bluebonnet Ridge.
The Property. The location of the subject property is directly west of the Scenic Hills
Neighborhood and directly east of The Fairways at Scenic Hills. The current condition of
the property creates a unique opportunity for development. The approximately
24.1784-acre site was previously known as part of the Northcliffe Golf Club.
The property is bound by Country Club Boulevard to the south, Columbia Drive to the
North, and existing single-family neighborhoods to the east and west.
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Analysis of the property via phase 1 ESA reports, geotechnical reports, and bore samples
do not reveal any physical constraints, potential health, or safety hazards. Further
evaluation of the tract by the Developer’s engineers has confirmed utilities are available
and the property’s demands can be served.
The Villas at Bluebonnet Ridge (Exhibit B) is proposed. Such amenities will include both
passive and active areas, as well as concrete pathways and crushed granite walking trails.
Multi-purposed walkways and sidewalks will provide links between park areas, open
spaces, resident units, and amenities. Amenities provided and shown on Exhibit D will
include playscapes, picnic tables, and a neighborhood pavilion. All of which, promote a
safe and pedestrian friendly environment and overall livable community. Also, Exhibit D
will depict the entry gate and landscaping features.
Our current concept plan consists of a gated community with no more than 198 units.
These units will be spread across 51 buildings. Six building will have 3 units in them, and
the remaining forty-five buildings will have each have 4 units. Each unit will be a
townhome and can be sold separately. Each unit will be between 1,300 sf and 1,400 sf.
Every unit will feature 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, an eat in kitchen, two living rooms, a
laundry room, an office/flex room, a covered patio, and a one car garage. All buildings
will have its own fire sprinkler system meeting NFPA and local code requirements. Each
unit will have its own garage, covered back patio, and private yard. This proposed
community, will be managed, and maintained by The Villas at Bluebonnet Ridge “HOA”.
The community is designed to enhance the overall neighborhood standards by
incorporating 7.52 acres of green space and amenities. This includes multiple Private
Parks including an open space easement, all of which is outlined in the overall site plan
Exhibit B and Exhibit D.
Parks & Amenities. The development’s interior private park and amenities as shown on
0.59 acres, are designed to house a pavilion for birthday parties & special events, a
playground for the community, and a concrete walking path. The mail center is designed
with a covered pavilion, and additional parking access will be provided on 0.32 acres. In
addition to the previously mentioned improvements, the development will also feature
a 0.45 acre fenced in private dog park, a 1.85-acre private Picnic/Trail/Community
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Garden area, 0.30 of miscellaneous Green Spaces and a 4.01-acre open space. All the
above is shown on Exhibit B and Exhibit D
Zoning District. There are circumstances, due to property constraints or external factors,
which do not always support the notion that one size fits all especially in applying zoning
subdivision codes as such relates to property development. As a planned development,
the attached “The Villas at Bluebonnet Ridge” (Exhibit B) as well as this document define
the types of uses for this proposed PDD. The plan delineates land use that allows for
three and four-unit buildings as well as delineating parks, amenities, and open space.
Specifically, UDC Sec. 21.9.7.G would ordinarily require the Developer to install a twenty-
foot (20’) landscape buffer adjacent to the property line of the residential use or
residentially zoned property. In this case, that would be the Fairways at Scenic Hills
neighborhood. The Developer maintains installing this twenty-foot (20’) buffer outside
the property boundaries would essentially create an alley between Fairways at Scenic
Hills neighborhood and the proposed development. Given the length of the alley, the
Developer maintains this could create an area for potential loitering as well as littering.
The Developer would propose to create the twenty-foot (20’) buffer in the rear of the
yards associated with the development that are adjacent to the Fairways at Scenic Hills
neighborhood. The Developer will prohibit the placement of any structures, including
but not limited to sheds, in the buffer area through the HOA restrictions. The Developer
shall plant one tree in the middle of the twenty -foot (20’) buffer in each yard. The
Developer believes in doing both, they have met the spirit of UDC Sec. 21.9.7.G.
Townhome District Zoning. The intent of the development is to conform with the
Townhome District zoning district but to modify the lot width and depth as follows. Each
lot is comprised of at least 3,045 sf or 2,175 sf with a minimum depth of 87-feet. Each
lot will have a width of at least 25 feet or 35 feet. There will be 143 lots with a 25-foot
width and 55 lots with a 35 foot width. Each area, as shown and identified on Exhibit E.
Each lot will have a 10-foot side setback if on the end or a zero setback of in the interior,
a 25-foot front setback, and a 20-foot rear setback per the table below. Where
residential lots have double frontage, running from one street to another, no access
from the rear of the property will be permitted to the street. Only one access point will
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be permitted from a residential lot, so long as the access is from the front of the lot. All
lots with double frontage within that block will have the same restriction and orientation
as the lot on either side.
Table 21.5.7.A DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
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Minimum Yard Setback (Ft) Miscellaneous
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h. Corner lot shall have minimum 15-foot yard setback from street right-of-way.
j. Site Plan approval required.
k. Swimming pools count toward the maximum impervious cover limitations, unless the swimming pool is equipped with a
water overflow device appropriate for such pool, and only if it drains into any pervious surface, in which case the water
surface shall be excluded.
l. No variances may be permitted to exceed the maximum impervious cover limitations
m. Refer to Article 14, section 21.14.3 for additional design requirements
Homeowners Association & Maintenance. This development will be gated, and a
Homeowners Association (HOA) will be established. The entire development both inside
and outside of the gates to include irrigation will be maintained by the HOA’s
maintenance crew. This is to include the maintenance of common areas, all front yards,
side yards, and back yards. This is also to include landscape buffers as defined in Sec.
21.9.7 Landscaping, and maintaining fences, and/or walls. The HOA’s maintenance crew
will have access to all back yards via side gates and interior gates between units. The
HOA will have 102 master keyed locks to allow for access to maintain the interior unit’s
backyard of each building. An 8-foot masonry wall will be installed along the boundary
with The Northcliffe neighborhood. The landscape buffer abutting The Fairways at
Scenic Hills will all be maintained by the HOA in its entirety unless agreed upon otherwise
with The Fairways at Scenic Hills Homeowners Association. Crushed granite walking
trails, concrete pathways, neighborhood amenities, and multi-use paths within the
development’s common areas will all be maintained by “The Villas at Bluebonnet Ridge
HOA” as well.
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Architectural Review Committee. The Developer will establish an Architectural Review
Committee (ARC) which will be responsible for reviewing and approving construction
plans for all residential construction within The Villas at Bluebonnet Ridge. The ARC will
consist of members appointed by the Developer until all the property within the Villas
at Bluebonnet Ridge has been transferred to an independent third-party purchaser or to
the HOA.
Construction of residential and community amenities within the Villas at Bluebonnet
Ridge shall first be submitted to the ARC for approval and to verify compliance with the
terms, conditions, and obligations of the PDD and deed restrictions. The ARC shall review
such contemplated construction and shall, if approved, provide verification in a form
acceptable to the City by which the ARC verifies that the plan for the contemplated
construction complies with the PDD and associated guidelines .
Site Design Standards. This proposed development conforms to the Comprehensive
Land Plan for orderly and unified development of streets, utilities, neighborhood design,
and public land and facilities. Streets, gates, and lighting will be maintained by the HOA.
All public utilities will be maintained by the city with easements to be recorded for access
and maintenance as detailed in the utility plan provided to the city.
Fire Suppression and Fire Walls. Due to the reduced side yard setbacks, each townhome
within the Villas as Bluebonnet Ridge will have fire sprinklers, will require all A/C
condensers to be in the rear yard, and exterior walls will be at least a minimum of a 1-
hour fire rated.
Parking. According to UDC Section 21.10.4, each 3-bedroom unit within this
development is required to have 2.5 off street parking spaces. Plus, additional guest
parking at a ratio of 5% of the required spaces. The intent of the development is to
conform to the UDC requirements but to modify the section to allow for garage parking
to be counted as part of the required spaces. As noted, and shown in Exhibit E, each 3 -
bedroom unit has two driveway parking spaces in addition to one garage parking space
for a total of 3 spaces per unit. In addition to the 594 off street parking spaces allocated
across the development, there are an additional 16 parking spaces split between the
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interior parks and mail station and an additional 44 spaces available on street to use as
overflow and guest parking. Total parking spaces available are 654.
Amendments to the Planned Development District (PDD). Any significant future
changes from the established Dimensional Requirements for the approved PDD, which
alter the concept of the PDD or increase the density, will cause the plan to be re -
submitted for approval by the Planning & Zoning Commission and the City Council,
including a new public hearing with applicable fees. Minor changes which do not change
the concept or intent of the development shall be approved or denied administratively.
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“T he City of Sche rtz provide s this Ge og raphic Inform ation Syste m product "as is" w ithout any e x pre ss or im plie dwarranty of any kind including but not lim ite d to the im plie d warrantie s of m e rchantability and fitne ss for a particular purpose .In no e ve nt shall T he City of Sche rtz be liable for any spe cial, indire ct or conse que ntial dam age s or any dam ag e s w hatsoe ve r arising out of or in conne ctionwith the use of or pe rform ance of the se m ate rials. Inform ation publishe d in this product could include te chnical inaccuracie s or typog raphical e rrors. Pe riodicalchang e s m ay be m ade and inform ation m ay be adde d to the inform ation he re in. T he City of Sche rtz m ay m ake im prove m e nts and/or chang e s in the product(s)de scribe d he re in at any tim e .”
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January 24, 2023
Devin “Buck” Benson
Spokesman for HABI, LLC
745 E Mulberry Avenue, Suite 550
San Antonio, Texas 78112
SUBJECT: SHCA support for PLPDD2022 -0186
Dear Buck:
Per our previous discussions of the pending HABI development (PLPDD2022 -0186) in Schertz, TX, I am pleased to
inform you that the Scenic Hills Community Association, Inc. Board of Directors and membership hereby asserts
our support of this planned development. I am pleasantly encouraged by the willingness of your client (HABI, LLC)
to engage in fruitful negotiations regarding this development and its effects on our community. I am proud to say
that our community has collectively given our board the authority to grant our approval.
Further, in my discussions with two other HOA presidents (Northcliffe and Fairways of Scenic Hills), I have been
verbally advised that this project (PLPDD2022 -0186) has garnered their approval as well.
We look forward to this addition to our neighborhood.
Respectfully submitted,
Gregory Sebold
President, SHCA Board of Directors
4820 Scenic Drive, Schertz, TX 78108
Ord. No. 23-S-02
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25 Acre Zone Change Request from Pre -
Development District (PRE) to Planned
Development District (PDD): The Villas at
Bluebonnet Ridge
Emily Delgado
Planning Manager
March 7, 2023
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January 13th: 117 Public Hearing Mailers
Sent and Notice Signs placed on property.
February 8th: Public Hearing Notice
published in San Antonio Express News
Responses Received as of February 15th:
Neutral: 1
In Favor: 23
Opposed: 20
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The Villa’s at Bluebonnet Ridge-Proposed PDD
•The proposed rezone from Pre-Development District is to Planned
Development District (PDD) with a base zoning of Townhome District (TH).
•The proposed development would consist of the following:
–Gated Community / HOA Maintained
–51 buildings
•6 buildings with 3 units
•45 buildings with 4 units
–198 Units
•Each unit will be its own townhome that could be sold separately
•Each unit will be between 1,300 square feet and 1,400 square feet
–7.52 acres of green space and amenities
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The Villa’s at Bluebonnet Ridge-Proposed PDD
•Each lot will have a 10-foot side setback if on the end or a 0’ setback of in the interior.
•Proposed: 143 lots with a 25’ width and 55 lots with the 35’ width
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The Villa’s at Bluebonnet Ridge-Proposed PDD
•Parks & Amenities:
–7.52 acres of green space and amenities
–Proposed to include: a pavilion, playground for the community, a concrete walking path,
a mail center with covered pavilion and additional parking spaces, a 0.45 acre fenced in
private dog park, a 1.85-acre private picnic / trail / community garden area. A 0.30 of
miscellaneous green spaces, and 4.01 acre of open space / easement.
•Fire Suppression and Fire Walls:
–The PDD states the following: “Due to the reduced side yard setbacks, each townhome
within the Villas as Bluebonnet Ridge will have fire sprinklers, will require all A/C
condensers to be in the rear yard, and exterior walls will be at least a minimum of a 1-
hour fire rated.”
•Additional Design Standards Proposed:
–654 parking spaces proposed across the development
–8’ masonry wall proposed along boundary with the Northcliffe neighborhood
–20’ buffer in the rear yards adjacent to the Fairways at Scenic Hills, this 20’ buffer will
include 1 tree in each yard and no structures, including sheds will be permitted
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Changes from previous PDD proposal
–In 2022 the applicant submitted a zone change request for a PDD with a base
zoning of Multi-family / Apartments (R-4). The original proposal was for 220
units that would be developed as fourplexes.
–On September 27, 2022 the application was denied by the City Council. During
that meeting the City Council discussed concerns with the proposed density
and discussed if the proposal was not apartments but instead townhomes.
–The new proposal decreases the maximum number of units to 198 and is a
townhome product rather than apartments. This change was made based on
feedback received at the City Council meeting.
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Changes from previous PDD proposal
–On the application from 2022 it was noted that the applicant was working
with the Parks Department in relation to a trail that is shown on the 2017
Schertz Transportation Plan-Trails Network. The proposed PDD indicated that
the land would be dedication within the overhead utility easement to be
utilized for a portion of the “Great Northern Trail”.
–The current proposal no longer accounts for or proposes the dedication or
construction of the walking trail within the overhead electrical easement.
–At the January 10, 2023 City Council meeting there was a presentation in
relation to trails, where City Council expressed their desire for trails within the
City of Schertz and the importance of requiring trails to be constructed with
developments.
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Staff Analysis
•The Schertz Sector Plan identifies the subject property as Single-Family
Residential which encourages a mixture of residential housing types. The
proposed PDD with the base zoning of Townhome would provide for a variety
of housing types not currently in the area.
•Additionally, the change from apartment to townhome is in line with the
discussion that occurred at the previous City Council meetings. The current
proposal reduces the overall density from the previously proposed zone
change.
•However, based on the City Council discussion on January 10th in relation
to the trails, staff feels that the development should be required to dedicate
and construct the trail per the 2017 Schertz Transportation Plan-Trails
Network.
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Recommendation
•Staff Recommendation:
–Staff recommends approval of the proposed zone change (Ord. No. 23-S-02) to Planned
Development District (PDD) with a condition that per the 2017 Schertz Transportation Plan –
Trails Network the proposed project would include the trail on all future exhibits and plans
and construct the identified trail on the subject tract.
•Planning & Zoning Commission Recommendation:
–The Schertz Planning and Zoning Commission met on January 25, 2023 and voted to
recommend that City Council approve the proposed zone change with a condition
that the proposed project would include the trail on all future exhibits and plans by a 5-2
vote with Chairman Outlaw and Commissioner McMaster with the nay votes.
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February 28, 2023 City Council Update
•At the February 28, 2023 City Council meeting a public hearing was
conducted for this proposed zone change.
•The City Council voted to approve the proposed zone change to PDD as
presented by staff with the proposed trail to be shown. The vote for approval
was a 4-3 vote with Council Members Heyward, Whittaker, Dahle, and Mayor
Gutierrez voting in favor and Council Members Davis, Watson, and Scagliola
voting nay.
Agenda No. 6.
CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
City Council
Meeting:April 4, 2023
Department:Executive Team
Subject:Monthly Update - FY 2022-23 Approved Expanded Programs (S.
Williams/S. Gonzalez)
BACKGROUND
City staff has provided the attached update.
Attachments
April 2023 Expanded Program Update
Informational Only
CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
City Council Meeting: April 4, 2023
Department: City Manager
Subject: FY 2022‐23 Expanded Program Budget
Update – April 2023
Background
City Staff held a Council Workshop on October 21, 2022. At this workshop staff committed to
providing monthly updates to Council on the expanded programs and personnel that were
approved as part of the FY 2022‐23 budget. If Council desires more information on any item,
please reach out to staff and that information will be provided.
Note: Completed programs reflected in green.
Fire
‐ 3 Firefighters – Complete – Proposed start date 2/13/23 for all 3 positions and on shift
3/11/23.
‐ Fire Inspector – Interviews to be scheduled
‐ Public Safety Radios – No update since last month – purchase expected in next month
Engineering
‐ Engineer Inspector – Complete – Position started December 2022
‐ Engineer – Interview held and offer extended; awaiting response from candidate
‐ Water/Sewer Gems software – No update since last month – Software will be purchased
in concert with water and wastewater model training to be provided by LAN (master
plan consultant); IT is working with vendor on pricing and demo of software
IT
‐ GIS Specialist – Complete – Position started 1/17/23
‐ Internet Upgrades – Complete – IT has verified improved bandwidth
‐ Fiber Upgrades – Complete – Fiber from Hal Baldwin Complex to Library completed;
awaiting certification from vendor
‐ Public Safety Technician – Screening tests have been issued to potential applicants;
position will remain open until 4/17/23
‐ Security Cameras at Public Safety Buildings – PD has approved count and location of
cameras; equipment is on order (estimated delivery April/May)
‐ Hard drive shredder – No update since last month – Identified several options;
negotiated a shared location with EMS in Bldg. #6
‐ Office 365 training – Program presented to team; staff has begun issuing account
credentials to departments upon request
Parks
‐ Recreation Coordinator – Complete – Position started December 2022
‐ 3 Parks Maintenance Technicians – Complete
‐ Trail Funding – TxDOT determined the Dietz Creek Trail was not applicable for funding
for the current programs available. City staff will submit the project in the MPO funding
call in May.
Planning & Community Development
‐ Plans Examiner – Complete – Position started 10/2022 (from promotion of a Building
Inspector). Building Inspector position has been backfilled with a Neighborhood Services
Officer
‐ Permit Tech – Complete – Position started 1/4/23
‐ Neighborhood Services Officer – Complete – position started December 2022
‐ Cibolo Creek Clean‐Up – Complete ‐ the Cibolo Creek Clean Up occurred on December
16, 2022 and was completed by 44 staff members from several different departments
including City Management, P&CD, Fire, EDC, Engineering, Public Works, and Utility
Billing. Staff successfully collected and properly disposed of 4 truck beds full of trash.
This staff completed clean up focused on the portion of Cibolo Creek from the Cibolo
Creek Trail Head along the primitive trail all the way to the bridge near E Aviation Blvd.;
Update – a public volunteer clean up was held on 2/25/23; this clean up focus area was
on the creek North of the FM 78 bridge adjacent to the City of Schertz Palm Park
Police
‐ 2 School Resource Officers – Complete – Positions started October and November 2022
‐ Records Specialist – Complete – Position started November 2022
‐ Traffic Officer – Complete
‐ Cellebrite system – Complete
‐ RMS Replacement – RFP posted on city website and closes 5/23/23
‐ Replace body armor for SWAT team – No update since last month – Bids in queue and
being reviewed for ballistic protection
‐ Breaching tools and shields – Shields have arrived; breaching tools on back order until
the end of April
‐ Additional job advertisements and hiring incentives – No update to provide at time of
report (funding is in HR budget)
Public Works
‐ 600‐gallon Emulsion Tank – Complete – Approved for purchase (22‐R‐100 on September
13th)
‐ Skid steer with mulch head – Complete – Approved for purchase (22‐R‐117 on October
25th)
‐ Parts Clerk – Complete – Position started 1/17/23
‐ Building 27 Parking Lot – Parking lot design was finalized with Building 27 Project; site
plan has been submitted based on current design; creating PO to move forward with the
replat to include a storage area for 27 Commercial Place
‐ SPAM Funding – Staff is currently working on finalizing scope for identified projects and
anticipate work will be completed this FY
‐ Manager+ Upgrade – No updates since last month (still under review) – Public Works, IT,
Purchasing, and Finance are coordinating on a demo of the software to ensure all
required features are available; demos are being scheduled with other vendors to
explore software options compatible with more departments needs
‐ Mobile bypass pump – No updates since last month – Staff is waiting on updated pricing
from vendors based on identified specifications
‐ Noise mitigation tiles for Library – No update since last month – Facilities staff working
on finding a vendor to meet project requirements
Library
‐ 2 10‐hour positions to 2 20‐hour positions – Complete
‐ Hotspot Program – Complete – 11 hotspots are in circulation
‐ Library Materials – Complete – Vox books are currently being cataloged and processed;
first delivery of Wonderbooks has arrived and is being processed, remaining
Wonderbooks will arrive quarterly through a standing order plan; all purchased books
are in circulation and remaining purchases in this FY are on a standing order plan
‐ PT Programming Specialist – No successful candidates; opened posting again
‐ Increase cleaning contract for emergency cleanings – No change since last month –
discussion with Facilities about emergency cleaning; they are working on procedures
Public Affairs
‐ Event Attendant – Complete ‐ Position started October 2022
EMS
‐ 8 Paramedics/EMTS – Completed – Will be fully staffed on 3/27/23
‐ Mental health canine – No change since last month – have sent a draft policy to HR for
review
Purchasing
‐ eProcurement Software – Demonstrations being scheduled in April ton finalize top 2‐3
for negotiations
Utility Billing
‐ Utility bill text messaging service – Complete – First round of texts went out December
2022; staff has successfully started late notice checks and is working with vendor to get
bill notifications ready
Agenda No. 7.
CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
City Council Meeting:April 4, 2023
Department:Engineering
Subject:Monthly Update - Major Projects In Progress/CIP (B. James/K. Woodlee)
Attachments
Major Projects Update April 4 2023
Informational Only
CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
City Council Meeting: April 4, 2023
Department: City Manager
Subject: Update on Major Projects in Progress
Background
This is the monthly update on large projects that are in progress or in the planning process. This update
is being provided so Council will be up to date on the progress of these large projects. If Council desires
more information on any project or on projects not on this list, please reach out to staff and that
information will be provided.
Facilities Projects:
1. Borgfeld Facility Renovation Project
o Project Status: Scope development phase - Demo of existing drywall, insulation, HVAC
system and water heater.
o Projected Completion: Unknown.
o Project Update: No change from last update as this project is on hold. A more preferable
option for providing additional office space has been found. If a decision is made to utilize
that option, a decision will be made as to what to do with this building.
2. Building 10 Parks Renovation
o Project Status: Design phase
o Projected Completion: Unknown
o Estimated Cost: $250,000
o Project Update: City Council approved an expanded scope with M&S Engineering at the
March 7 meeting. Staff does not yet have an estimate from M&S as to how long the
additional design work will take.
3. Kramer House Deck Replacement
o Project Status: Partially complete.
o Previously Projected Completion: Fall 2022
o Estimated Cost: Estimated $85,000 - $100,000
o Project Update: Bids are being received for minor repairs, painting of deck boards, and
adding steps. Staff has begun receiving quotes from contractors/vendors.
4. Fleet Building Parking Lot
o Project Status: Permit phase
o Consultant: M&S Engineering
o Contractor: To Be Determined
o Project Completion: 2023
o Project Update: Site Plan Certification for project in process. A proposal is under review
for professional services relating to the replat of the subdivision, as four lots are currently
being used as one purpose.
Drainage Projects:
1. FM 78 South Channel Silt Removal
o Project Status: Design
o Design Engineer: Unintech Consulting Engineers, Inc.
o Project Start: September 2022
o Project Cost: $32,100 (Design) + $4,600 Drainage Report
o Project Update: The construction documents are completed. This project is expected to
move into the bid phase in April.
Water and Wastewater Projects:
1. Woman Hollering Creek Wastewater Interceptor Main and Lift Station
o Project Status: Construction
o Construction Contractor: Thalle Construction Co., Inc.
o Construction Management: AG|CM
o Design Engineer: Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc.
o Construction Start: January 2022
o Estimated Cost of Construction (including construction and ancillary contracts): $12
million
o Project Update: Installation of the 30-inch gravity pipe and manholes is approximately
62 percent complete. The lift station wet well and storage well are under construction
and installation of the line connecting the two is being completed.
Woman Hollering Creek Wastewater Project:
view into lift station storage well – 36' deep 30” pipe with spacers to be inserted in casing
below Trainer Hale Road
o Issues:
(No update since last report.) The contractor continues to track delayed delivery
of electrical components for the lift station which may impact the completion date
of the project. Completion was initially scheduled for February 2023 however,
material and equipment delays are causing the date to shift by several months –
possibly to July 2023. Staff and the Contractor are investigating the feasibility of
possible methods to be able to operate the lift station prior to final installation of
complete electrical and control equipment installation.
2. 24” Dedicated Transmission Main Design Phase II
Overall project intent is the construction of a 24” dedicated water transmission main to connect
the Live Oak water storage facility to the IH 35 storage tank. Phase 1 (route study) was completed
in March 2021. Phase 2 (construction design) is nearing completion.
o Project Status: Design Phase – moving into Easement Acquisition Phase
o Consultant: Kimley-Horn & Associates
o Design Project Start Date: June 1, 2021
o Phase 2 Project Completion Date: Spring 2023
o Project Cost (Phase 2 Design): $1,508,875.50 (Easement Acquisition): $900,000
o Project Update: The final route of the Dedicated Transmission Main is provided on the
CIP Map. 100% design is ongoing and expected to be under review by the end of April.
The IH-35 Tank will require a test shut-down for this project and Public Works will
monitor pressures throughout the system during the test shut-down. Easement acquisition
has been initiated. Land acquisition agents have begun reaching out to property owners
for easement related to temporary (construction) or permanent easements. Three property
owners have agreed to the initial offer letters, which is related to the Council agenda item
for land acquisition.
3. Riata Lift Station Relocation (Design Phase)
Overall project intent is to relocate the Riata Lift Station ahead of TxDOT’s IH-35 NEX Project
to remove it from conflict with the proposed improvements. The design phase will identify a new
site for the lift station, design the new lift station, and design the abandonment of the existing lift
station.
o Project Status: Design Phase
o Consultant: Utility Engineering Group, PLLC (UEG)
o Design Project Start Date: August 2020
o Expected Design Project Completion Date: Summer 2022
o Total Project Cost (Design Phase): $129,795 (NTE $143,000)
o Project Update: Council approved the Standard Utility Agreement (SUA) with TxDOT.
Site acquisition is planned to be finalized by May. Once acquired and any necessary
platting conducted, the project will move to bidding and construction.
4. FM 1518 Utility Relocations
Overall project intent is to relocate the water and sewer utilities to avoid conflicts as part of the
TxDOT FM 1518 Project. The current contract is for the design services of the project.
o Project Status: Design Phase
o Consultant: Halff Associates
o Design Project Start Date: June 2021
o Expected Design Project Completion Date: Spring 2023
o Total Project Cost (Design Only): $548,370 (NTE $600,000)
o Project Update: Halff is completing the easement acquisition for the 16” water line
proposed across Aztec Lane. The joint bid design is pending final review by TxDOT.
The latest update from TxDOT is that they are planning for a July 2023 letting date. A
Standard Utility Agreement is being completed for reimbursement of a 10” sewer line
that is currently located within an easement.
5. Corbett Ground Storage Tank
Overall project intent is the construction of a 3.0 Million Gallon ground storage tank for filling
the Corbett Elevated Storage Tank, the East Live Oak Elevated Storage Tank, plus additional
storage.
o Project Status: Contract Phase
o Consultant: Unintech Consulting Engineers, Inc. (previously Ford Engineering)
o Construction Start Date: Original date January 7, 2023 (approx.). Project is delayed due
to federal regulation uncertainty related to grant funding requirements – see update below.
o Expected Project Completion Date: 550 calendar days after construction begins
o Total Design Cost: Design $466,265.00
o Total Construction Cost: $7,028,017.00
o Project Update: Staff continues to await clarification from the Federal Government
regarding compliance relating to American and Steel preferences of the Build America,
Buy America Act. Staff is also awaiting a response to application for a categorical
exemption of the project by the EPA (request was submitted December 23, 2022).
Street Projects:
1. Tri-County Parkway Reconstruction Project
o Project Status: Construction
o Consultant: Halff Associates
o Construction Start: Spring 2022
o Estimated Cost of Construction: $4,900,000
o Project Update: Final paving on the project was completed last week. The project is
almost fully complete. The contractor is completing a few minor items; backfilling;
placing sod; and other clean-up and project end items.
2. Main Street Improvements Project
o Project Status: Design
o Consultant: Kimley-Horn Associates
o Project Update: 70% plans have been submitted to Staff for review. Staff is currently
reviewing the plans and creating comments. The plan set is large, so it will take a little
time to complete the plan review. Staff expects to have the plan review completed around
the middle of this month. Utility coordination efforts are on-going. GVEC has provided
a draft utility relocation agreement with cost information. Staff is reviewing the
agreement and costs and expects to bring the agreement to Council for approval later this
month.
3. Schertz Parkway/Lookout Road Signalization
o Project Status: Design
o Consultant: Halff Associates
o Project Status: Final plans are nearly complete. Staff expects to bid the project this month
and bring a contract award recommendation to Council early next month.
4. Lookout Road Reconstruction
o Project Status: Design
o Consultant: Halff Associates
o Project Update: 70% plans are expected to be received this month for staff review. The
consultant is identifying utility conflicts and contacting utility companies to explain the
project and provide guidance on relocation to clear the planned construction. This month,
Staff will be working with EDC to start the public outreach effort with the businesses in
the industrial park area. As the design progressed, some project scope increase was
identified. Some minor widening at the Schertz Parkway and Doerr Lane intersections is
desirable to better accommodate turning movements for trucks. It is also desirable to fill
in the missing sidewalk gaps in the project area. While this would add some cost to the
project, Staff feels there is adequate project budget to cover these costs. These scope
increases were presented to the EDC Board last month and the Board agreed with
pursuing them. The additional work is being incorporated into the 70% plans.
Parks & Recreation Projects:
1. Wendy Swan Memorial Park Splashpad
o Project Status: Under Construction
o Construction Start Date: September 29, 2022
o Construction Contractor: T.F. Harper & Associates
o Estimated Project Completion: March 2023
o Project Cost: $297,350.09
o Project Status: Demolition of pool has been completed and new slab has been poured with
integrated plumbing for splashpad features. Water play features have been installed and
plumbing and electrical work are on-going to connect the controllers to the water play
features. The pump equipment foundation was poured, and the equipment enclosure is
complete. The splashpad surface paint is completed and the logo will be painted this
week. Training for the controllers is pending scheduling.
2. Schertz Soccer Complex Irrigation Water Storage Project
o Project Status: Phase 1 Under Construction, Phase II pending schedule
o Construction Start Date: October 2022
o Construction Management: City staff
o Construction Contractor: various subcontractors
o Estimated Project Completion: March 2023
o Project Estimated Cost: $107,036.90
o Project Status: Original single bid received over the summer was rejected due to being
significantly higher than engineer’s estimate. Project was phased out into various
subspecialties and is being managed by city staff to contract individual subcontractors.
Phase I included demolition of existing fence and placing of temporary fencing. Phase II
was electrical work to bring panel up to code and add capacity for larger pumps and is
completed. Phase III is replacing the well pump and piping and bids have been received
and the work is being scheduled.
TxDOT Roadway Projects:
1. FM 1103 Improvement Project: The project has been officially under construction since
November 2022. Anticipated completion of the project that runs from IH 35 to Rodeo Way in
Cibolo is currently fall of 2026. Project updates are available by signing up at this link: FM
1103 Construction Newsletter
2. FM 1518 Improvement Project: TxDOT is finalizing Plans, Specs, and Estimates (PS&E) for
the project. The scheduled let date for the project remains July 2023. Acquisition of needed
right of way from JBSA appears to be proceeding positively so that full build out can be
completed without the need for an interim solution along that stretch of roadway.
3. IH-35 NEX (I-410 South to FM 1103): The central segment of the I-35 Northeast Expansion
project continues with Alamo NEX Construction handling the design-build project. The central
section runs from 410 N to FM 3009. TxDOT has communicated that significant construction
activities are underway and are mainly occurring overnight to minimize impact to traffic through
the corridor. Current activities visible in Schertz include the occurrence of geotechnical borings
the results of which will provide data to be used to design columns for the elevated lanes and
other structural elements of the project.
Utility coordination work for the northern segment of the project is also underway. TxDOT
consultants have met with Public Works and Engineering Staff to begin establishing relocation
needs. The City will be reimbursed for costs of all needed relocations except for any upsizing or
improvements above current conditions.
Updates about the project can be obtained by signing up at the following link: I 35 NEX Project
Updates
4. IH-10 Graytown Road to Guadalupe County Line: Work for the widening of the main lanes
and utility relocations continues. Work on the FM 1518 bridge over IH 10 continues and will
involve numerous episodes of the rerouting of traffic including shifting lanes and detours as
necessary. Final completion of the bridge including turnarounds and full signalization is
expected in summer 2023.
Updates regarding the IH 10 project are available by signing up at the following link: IH 10
Expansion Information
Note: If links do not work, please contact engineering@schertz.com.
Studies and Plans:
1. Water and Wastewater Master Plan Update and Impact Fee Study
o Project Status: Study
o Consultant: Lockwood, Andrews, and Newnam, Inc.
o Project Start Date: December 2019
o Project Completion Date: TBD 2023
o Total Project Cost: $467,280 (NTE $500,000)
o Project Update: No significant change from last update. Staff has continued to work with
consultant to properly identify likely project needs for immediate, 2030, and 2050
planning periods. The outcome of this effort will result in the Capital Improvement Plans,
the costs of which will then be used for calculation of new maximum capital recovery
fees for water and wastewater service.
2. Stormwater Control Inventory and City Operations Assessment
The work of this project is an action included in the City’s Stormwater Management Plan (Plan).
The Plan is the blueprint of activities needed to comply with the City’s Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES)
General Permit required by virtue of the City’s classification as Municipal Separate Storm Sewer
System (MS4).
This project specifically consists of development of an inventory of City facility stormwater
controls and an assessment of city operations as related to stormwater control and quality.
o Project Status: Study
o Consultant: Utility Engineering Group, PLLC
o Project Start Date: July 2020
o Project Completion Date: Summer 2023
o Total Project Cost: $35,000
o Project Update: No change from last project update. Consultant and City staff have
visited City sites for information collection. Consultant has submitted a final draft from
the compiled information and Inventory Assessment is under review by staff.
3. PCI Data Collection Study
o Project Status: Nearly fully complete
o Consultant: Fugro, Inc.
o Project Cost: $123,200
o Project Update: The revised PAVER data file has been received. Staff is working with
IT to get the revised file uploaded so the data can be used. The new PCI data will be used
to identify future resurfacing projects and to update the streets CIP.
Planning and Community Development Projects:
1. Comprehensive Land Use Plan Update
With City Council approval on December 6, 2022, a contract has been executed with Freese and
Nichols, Inc. for their professional services on the Comprehensive Plan amendment. Staff met
with Freese and Nichols on March 27, 2023, for the staff/consultant kick off meeting which
included a staff-led study area tour of the City. This was the first step in the Comprehensive Land
Use Plan Update and established goals, responsibilities, and processes for the project.
Information Technologies Projects
1. Master Communications Plan Citywide Network Upgrade
It has been discovered that two towers need additional mounts installed for the radio equipment
(IH-35 and Nacogdoches). The vendor has provided quotes for the required work and Council
authorized the increase in contract amount on March 28. There is also a need for hydro trenching
at the Nacogdoches tower. Supply chain issues continue to affect final deployment. Final
completion is expected to be mid to late spring 2023.
2. Council Chambers AV Upgrade
Work began December 16th. The new Dias countertop with 11 seats has been installed as of
March 27th. The bulk of the wiring modifications have been completed. The remaining work
deals with programming the software and setting up the live streams. Council meetings during
this time are still being relocated. Minor alterations to the project to accommodate the use of
the facility by Court were approved by Council.