04-04-2023 MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
Apri14,2023
A Regular Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, on April
4, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the Hal Baldwin Municipal Civic Center, Bluebonnet Room, 1400
Schertz Parkway, Building #5 , Schertz, Texas. The following members present to-wit:
Present: Mayor Ralph Gutierrez; Mayor Pro-Tern Tim Brown; CounciJmember Mark Davis;
Councilmember Michelle Watson; Councilmember Jill Whittaker; Councilmember
Michael Dahle; Councihnember David Scagliola; Councilmcmber Allison Heyward
Staff City Manager Steve Williams; Deputy City Manager Brian James; Assistant City
present: Manager Sarah Gonzalez; City Attorney Daniel Santee; City Secretary Sheila
Edmondson; Deputy City Secretary Sheree Coumey
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. (Mayor Pro-Tern Brown)
Mayor Gutierrez recognized Mayor Pro-Tern Brown who provided the opening prayer and led
the Pledges of Allegiance to the Flags of the United States and State of Texas.
Proclamations
•Month of the Military Child (Councilmember Davis)
Councilmember Davis presented the Month of the Military Child Proclamation to
representatives of SCUCISD, Dr. Mari Hadas and Ms. Kelly Krueger.
•Sexual Assault Awareness Month (Councilmember Watson)
Councilmember Watson presented the Sexual Assault Awareness Month Proclamation to
Ms. Ashton Story, Sexual Assault Advocate for the Family Violence Shelter, Seguin; Ms.
Michele Meehan, Assistant Director and Team Relations Liaison, Guadalupe County
Children's Advocacy Center;and Ms. Krista Chandl.er, Regional Crime Victim Liaison,
Schertz/Cibolo Police Deprutment.
•Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month (Councilmember Whittaker)
Councilmember Whittaker presented the Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month
Proclamation to Jade Dimitri, Community Engagement Coordinator for CASA of Central
Texas; CASA Staff; Donna Bragg, Supervisor for Child Protective Investigations in
Guadalupe County; Ms. Kane Jaggers, Senior Regional Director, SJRC-Belong; Ms.
Ashton Story, Sexual Assault Advocate for the Family Violence Shelter, Seguin; Ms.
Michele Meehan, Assistant Director, Guadalupe County Childrens Advocacy Center;and
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Ms. Krista Chandler, Regional Crime V i ctim L iaison, Schertz/Cibolo Poli ce D epartment.
•N ational Crime Victim's Rights Week April 23-29, 2023 (Councilmember Dahle)
Councilmember Dahle presented the National Cri me Victim's Rights Week April 23-29,
2023, to Ms. Ashton Story, Sexual Assault Advocate for the Family Violence Shelter,
Seguin; Ms. Michele Meehan, Assistant Director and Team Relations Liaison, Guadalupe
County Children's Advocacy Ccnter;and Ms. Kiista Chandler, Regiona] Crime Victim
Liaison, Schertz/Cibolo Police Department.
Proclamation recip ients pr ovi ded an overview of the services their organizati ons provide
to the community.
E mployee Introductions:
Mayor Gutierrez recognized City Department Heads who introduced new staff.
•EMS: Racheal Huser-Paramedic; Jeremiah Rodriguez-Paramedic; Tyler Points-Full time
EMT
•Po lice: Vicente Gutierrez-Police Offi cer ; Adan Lopez-Po lice Officer; Moises Ruiz -Police
Officer; Andrew Cavazos-Police Cadet
•Parks & Recreati on: Kathryn 11 Kat" Scheel -Recreati on Specialist
•Fleet: Joe] Martinez-Parts Clerk/Lube Technician
•Economic Development Corporation: Ashley Ritchey-Business Engagement Manager
City Events and Announcements
•Announcements of upcoming City Events (B. James/S. Gonzalez)
Mayor Gutierrez recogniz.ed Assistant City Manager Sarah Gouzalez who provi ded the
following:
Saturday, April 8
Easter in the Park
9:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
Pickrell Park
Sponsored by the Schertz-Cibolo-Selma Lions Club
Free community event
Nature Disc overy Series -0 Discover What's Flying"
10:00 a.m. -12 :00 p.m.
Crescent Bend Nature Park
Tuesday, April 11
Next regular City Council Meeting
6:00 p .m.
Council Chambers
•Announcements and recognitions by the City Manager (S. Williams)
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Mayor Gutierrez recognized City Manager Steve Williams who provided the following:
Recognition and thanks to City staff who participated in the placement of Pinwheels
in recognition of the 849 courageous children served by the Guadalupe County
Children's Advocacy Center in 2022.
EMS Department recently launched the Yellow Dot program which allows first
responders to have detaiJed information, medical, speciaJ needs or hearing impaired
from a Yellow Dot that is placed on a vehicle.
Battle of 3009 -Gillls and Hoses: kudos to Schertz team for their win over Cibolo.
•Announcements and recognitions by the Mayor (R. Gutierrez)
Mayor Gutierrez thanked the staff and volunteers for Movin1 on Main. He also
congratulated Schertz first responders for their win at the Gillls and Hoses event.
Hearing of Residents
This time is set aside for any person who wishes to address the City Coilllcil. 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-Tern Brown recognized the following residents:
Daniel Jameson, 1048 Richmond Drive, who announced an upcoming VFW car show.
Brad Weberg, 3809 Overlook Dr, who spoke in favor of the development in Northcliff
Mr. Weberg also stated a need for parking regulations established and enforced to ensure
safety for children en route to/from school bus stops.
Mayor Pro-Tem Brown recognized the following residents who spoke in opposition to the
rezoning application, Ordinance 23-S-02, submitted for the Northcliff Golf Course:
Reed Carr, 3509 Columbia Dr.
Ronald Mercado, 5125 Stonn King
Ana Bruno Andina, 3701 Columbia Dr.
Tammy Kennedy, 3712 Pebble Beach
Jan Baldwin, 340 I Columbia Dr.
Tom Wilson, 3805 Overlook Dr.
Heather Jackson, 3410 Wimbledon Dr.
Steve Gooding, 5717 Fairways Dr.
Richard Maus, 3434 Wimbledon Dr.
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Consent Agenda Items
The Consent Agenda is conside red 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 M ayor or a Councilmember.
Mayor Gutierrez read Items #1 -4 for the record.
1. Minutes -Con si deration and/or action approving the regular meeting minutes of
March 28, 2023. (S.Edmondson/S.Coumey)
2. Appointment/Reappointment For
Boards/Commissions/Committees (S.Edmondson)
•Accept the resignation of Ms.Angela Freeman from the Transportation Safety
Advi sory Commission (TSAC)
•Reappoint Mr. Ferrando Heyward to t he Transportation Safety Advisory
Commissi on
• Appoint Mr. Will Martinez to the Transportation Safety Advisory Commiss ion
•Reappoint Mr. Charles Corneli sse 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 acqui sit ion of permanent and
temporary easements necessary for the construction and operation of pipelines and
appurtenances related to the Dedicated Transmission Ma in from Live Oak to the IH 35
water storage tank and hike and bike trail easements generall y a lo ng the same
alignment. (B .J ames/K. Woodlee/ J .S h ortess)
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 transfor
between Green Valley Special Utility District and the City of Schertz to a mend CCN
boundaries and other matters in connection therewith. (B. James/L. Busch)
Mayor Gutierrez asked for a motion to app rove Consent Agenda Items #1 -4.
Moved by Counci lmember Mark Davis, seconded by Councilmember Allison
Heyward
AYE: Councilmembcr Mark Davis, Councilmember Michelle Watson,
Councilmember Jill Whittaker, Councihnember Michael Dahle,
Councilmember David Scag1iola, Councilmember Allison Heyward
Pas sed
Discussion and Action Items
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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 Platmed Development District
(PDD), generally located approximately 2,200 feet southeast of the intersection of
Cow1try Club Boulevard and TH-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)
Mayor Gutierrez stated the applicant had requested this item be tabled until City
Council Meeting on April 25, 2023. Mayor opened the floor to Council for discussion.
Councilmember Scagliola requested reasoning for the request. Deputy City Manager
Brian James responded with applicant is still meeting with residents and trying to
modify the proposal to find an agreeable solution for the residents.
Councilmember Whittaker asked if the applicant was requesting the tabling
to modify the PD:p currently submitted. Mr. Benson, attorney for the developer,
responded affomatively. Councilmember Whittaker expressed concern that any
development other than single family residences would satisfy the residents.
She thanked the developer for working so hard to find an agreeable path forward.
Councilmember Dahle stated it is very unusual for developers to go to such extreme
measures and expressed appreciation for their willingness to work with residents to find
an agreeable solution.
Mayor Gutierrez asked for a motion to table the issue until April 25, 2023.
Moved by Councilmcmber Michael Dahle, seconded by Councilmember Allison
Heyward
AYE: Councilmember Mark Davis, Councilmember Michelle Watson,
Councilmember Jill Whittaker, Councilmember Michael Dahle,
Councilmember David Scagliola, Councilmember Allison Heyward
Passed
Roll Call Vote Confirmation
Mayor Gutierrez recognized Deputy City Secretary Sheree Coumey who provided roll call
confirmation for Consent Agenda Items # 1 - 4 and Agenda Item #5.
Information available in City Council Packets -NO DISCUSSION TO OCCUR
6. Monthly Update -FY 2022-23 Approved Expanded Programs (S. Williams/$.
Gonzalez)
7. Monthly Update-Major Projects In Progress/CIP (B. James/K. Woodlee)
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Requests and Announcements
• Announcements by the City Manager
No announcements by City Manager Steve Williams.
•Requests by Mayor and CoWlcilmembers for updates or information from Staff
Councilmember Scagliola requested staff seek a manner for presenting resolutions and
ordinances in such a way that it is clear they are pending discussion and approval.
•Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers that items or presentations be placed on a future
City Council agenda
•Announcements by Mayor and Councilmembers
• Mayor Pro-Tern Brown attended Movin' on Main and thanked staff for their
work.
• Councilmember Watson attended Movin' on Main.
• Councilmembcr \Vhittaker attended Movin' on Main and a Ribbon-cutting for
Stitched in Schertz.
• Councilmember Dahle participatetd in Movin' on Main and thanked Parks
Department and City Staff who helped organize the event.
• Councilmember Scagliola attended Movin' on Main and expressed his thanks
for the hard work Parks and City Staff put in to make it a successful event.
• Councilmember Heyward attended the NEP Legislative Trip, Summer Hall's
Farewell Reception, Guns and Hoses Event, and Ribbon-cutting for Stitched in
Sche11z.
• City and Community Events attended and to be attended
•City Council Conunittee 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
Mayor Gutierrez adjourned the meeting at 7: 18 p.m.
ATTEST:
~~Go~
Sheree Courney, Deputy ~tary
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