07-18-2023 MinutesMINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
July 18, 2023
A Regular Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, on July 18,
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 Michelle Watson; Councilmember Michael Dahle; Councilmember David
Scagliola; Councilmember Allison Heyward
Absent: Councilmember Jill Whittaker
Staff City Manager Steve Williams; Deputy City Manager Brian James; Assistant City Manager
present: 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 6:00 p.m.
Opening Prayer and Pledges of Allegiance to the Flags of the United States and State of
Texas. (Councilmember Whittaker)
Mayor Gutierrez provided the opening prayer and led the Pledges of Allegiance to the Flags of the
United States and State of Texas.
Employee Recognition -Milestone Service Pin
Mayor Gutierrez recognized City Manager Steve Williams who recognized the following employees
and presented them with pins for their years of service and thanked them for their dedication and
loyalty to the City of Schertz.
• Daniel Pequeno, Drainage Worker II, 25 Years of Service
• Kirk Timke, Fire Battalion Chief, 35 Years of Service
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:
Thursday, July 20
Pickleball Play
Pickrell Park
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Friday, July 21
Chicken Tender Eating Contest between Schertz PD and Cibolo PD
Slim Chickens
909 Roy Richard Dr.
6:00 p.m.
Sunday, July 23
Owl Prowl
Crescent Bend Park
8:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Tuesday, July 25
Field Day
Ashley Park
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 26
Joint City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting
Council Chambers
6:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 27
Foam Party
Cypress Point Park
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Friday, July 28
Movie in the Park - "Lightyear"
Wendy Swan Memorial Park
7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 29
Mini Golf at the Library
Schertz Library
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Monday, July 31
Wendy Swan Splash Pad Grand Opening
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Tuesday, August 1
Next Regular City Council Meeting
Council Chambers
6:00 p.m.
Election Information - Filing begins July 22, 2023
For Schertz City Council in the November 7, 2023, General Election
• Announcements and recognitions by the City Manager (S.Williams)
Mayor Gutierrez recognized City Manager Steve Williams who provided the following:
Glow Parry held at Rhine Valley Park July 13, 2023, had 75 attendees.
Float and Flick in the Park presented "Jungle Cruise" to approximately 130 attendees.
• Announcements and recognitions by the Mayor (R.Gutierrez)
Mayor Gutierrez had no announcements.
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Hearing of Residents
This time is set aside for any person who wishes to address the City Council. Each person should fill
out the speaker's register prior to the meeting. Presentations should be limited to no more than 3
minutes.
All remarks shall be addressed to the Council as a body, and not to any individual member
thereof. Any person making personal, impertinent, or slanderous remarks while addressing the
Council may be requested to leave the meeting.
Mayor Pro-Tem Brown recognized the following residents:
• Maggie Titterington, 1730 Schertz Parkway, who provided updates for The Chamber as
follows:
• Wednesday, July 12
Ribbon Cutting for Rescue Pets Serving Vets
Kramer House, 1730 Schertz Parkway
4:00 p.m.
• Monday, July 24
Ribbon Cutting for Murdoch's
10:00 a.m.
• She thanked the City of Schertz, Brian James and Joe Villarreal, for the refurbishment of
the front steps of Kramer House.
• Caterpillar Chamber Bowl registration through the end of the month. Go to
thechamberinfo.com
• Kathy Robertson, 6121 Port Chester, spoke in opposition of PLP20230093
• Phil Aguirre, 5121 Knollwood, spoke in opposition of the planned duplex development.
• Howson Lau, 3678 Pebble Beach, spoke in opposition of the planned duplex development.
• Kade Jackson, 3410 Wimbledon, presented data regarding birds of conservation concern within
the planned development area and stated environmental studies are required prior to
development.
• Tammy Kennedy, 3712 Pebble Beach, presented data regarding birds of conservation concern to
include the steps required for development to proceed, fines that could be assessed, and asked
Council to vote against Ordinance 23-S-14.
• Carol Davis, 3337 Wimbledon Dr., in March 2023 submitted a Freedom of Information Act
according to the 1967 federal statute asking for information from the City of Schertz.
Information was denied and sent to the Attorney General. She stated that on June 22, 2023, the
Texas State Attorney General's Office ruled in her favor but, she still has not heard anything
from the City. She is asking for communication between the City and the developer for the
Habi land.
• Richard Maus, 3434 Wimbledon, spoke in opposition of the Villas at Bluebonnet planned
development based on citations within the UDC.
• Othann Warner, 3717 Hunter's Glen, sent Council pictures of the property that has not been
maintained and asked why the developer wasn't being held accountable for maintaining the
property.
• Kathy LeDew, 3402 Columbia Dr., spoke in opposition of the planned development of the
former Northcliffe Golf Course.
• Mary Salvaterra, 3422 Wimbledon, spoke in opposition of the Villas at Bluebonnet planned
development.
After all residents who signed up to speak addressed Council, Mayor Gutierrez stated that emails in
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opposition of the Villas at Bluebonnet Ridge duplexes, PLPDD20230093 and Ordinance 23-S-14 had
been received in the City Secretary's Office. Mayor Gutierrez stated that Council had received copies
of the emails, so unless anyone objected, only the names and addresses would be read into the
record. No objections were made.
Mayor Gutierrez recognized Deputy City Secretary Sheree Courney who read the name and
address for each resident who emailed their opposition into the record:
• James L. Smith, 5705 Whistling Straits
• John Muniz, 5709 Crooked Stick
• Arliss Harrison, 3438 Wimbledon Dr.
• Elaine Harrison, 3438 Wimbledon Dr.
• Sylvia Beason, 5709 Whistling Straits
• Anna Hofstetter, 6041 Covers Cove
*Michael Klang, 3733 Pebble Beach
• Tony Minatrea, 6062 Covers Cove
• Beverly Minatrea, 6062 Covers Cove
• Janet Chang, 3338 Wimbledon Dr.
• Esteban Mendiola, 3330 Columbia Dr
• Alicia Mendiola, 3330 Columbia Dr.
• Mary Lou Huntsinger, 5808 Saint Andrews
• Barry Hart, 6050 Covers Cove
• Steve Smart, 6086 Covers Cove
• Kathy Le Dew, 3402 Columbia Dr.
• Trey Woods, 5804 St. Andrews
• Chesney Woods, 5804 St. Andrews
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 regarding the approval of the regular meeting minutes
of July 11, 2023. (S.Edmondson/S.Coumey)
2. Appointment, Reappointment and Resignations on Boards, Commissions and
Committees
. Tricia Whitman -appointment to the Schertz Historical Preservation Committee
3. Resolution 23-R-64 - Consideration and/or action by the City Council of the City of
Schertz, Texas approving a Resolution authorizing a Schertz Main Street Local Flavor Grant
for 409 Main Street. (S.Williams/B.James)
4. Resolution 23-R-61 - Consideration and/or action by the City Council of the City of
Schertz, Texas approving a Resolution authorizing expenditures in an amount not to exceed
$65,000 with National Tank & Equipment for the purchase of a mobile bypass pump.
(B.James/L.Busch)
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5. Resolution 23-R-57- Consideration and /or action by the City Council of the City of Schertz,
Texas, approving a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with
R. Donovan Butter, D.O. for EMS Medical Direction. (S.Williams/J.Mabbitt)
6. Resolution 23-R-58 — Consideration and/or action by the City Council of the City of
Schertz, Texas, approving a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into Interlocal
Agreements with multiple Governmental entities for the provision of Emergency Medical
Services. (S.Williams/J.Mabbitt)
7. Resolution 23-R-59 - Consideration and /or action by the City Council of the City of
Schertz, Texas, approving a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an
agreement with Guadalupe County for ambulance services. (S.Williams/J.Mabbitt)
8. Resolution 23-R-60 - Consideration and /or action by the City Council of the City of
Schertz, Texas, approving a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into Interlocal
agreements for allocation of Emergency Medical Services and for mutual aid agreements.
(S. Williams/J.Mabbitt)
9. Resolution 23-R-62 - Consideration and/or action by the City Council of the City of
Schertz, Texas, approving a resolution authorizing the City Manager to submit a Local Parks
Grant application, and accept grant funds if awarded, from the Texas Parks & Wildlife
Department Outdoor Recreation Grants Program for future development of the
Hilltop/Homestead Park. (S.Gonzalez/L.Shrum)
10. Resolution 23-R-63 - Consideration and/or action by the City Council of the City of
Schertz, Texas, approving a resolution authorizing a roadway capital recovery offset
agreement with Scrappy Development, LLC for Parklands II. (S.Williams/B.James)
Mayor Gutierrez asked for a motion to approve Consent Agenda Items #1-10.
Moved by Councilmember Mark Davis, seconded by Councilmember Michelle Watson
AYE: Mayor Pro-Tem Tim Brown, Councilmember Mark Davis, Councilmember
Michelle Watson, Councilmember Michael Dahle, Councilmember David
Scagliola, Councilmember Allison Heyward
Passed
Discussion and Action Items
11. Ordinance 23-S-14 - Conduct a public hearing and 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 Comal County
Property Identification Number 377261 and Guadalupe County Property Identification
63 83 3, City of Schertz, Comal County and Guadalupe County, Texas. First Reading
(B.James/L. Wood/E.Delgado)
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Mayor Gutierrez recognized Emily Delgado, Planning Manager, who briefed council on
Ordinance 23-S-14, a 25 acre zone change from Pre -Development District (PRE) to Planned
Development District (PDD): The Villas at Bluebonnet Ridge. She provided maps to show
location of the property and stated that on June 1, 2023, 117 public hearing mailers were sent
to all properties within a 200-foot buffer. On June 28, 2023, a public hearing notice was
published in the San Antonio Express News. As of July 18, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. staff had
received 87 responses - 27 in favor, 59 opposed, and 1 neutral. 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 (3/4) of all
members of the City Council according to LGC, Local Government Code Section
211.006(d). Total percentage of the protested parcel acreage is 18.88%, therefore, the 3/4 is
not required.
The proposed rezone from PRE to PDD with a base zoning of two-family residential (R-3)
will consist of the following: gated community that is HOA maintained, 85 duplexes, no
more than 170 units between 1,300 and 1,400 square feet, and 7.31 acres of green space and
amenities. Developer is requesting reduced lot size and setbacks. Ms. Delgado provided a
history and comparison of all proposals submitted by the developer.
Staff recommends approval of the proposed zone change (Ordinance 23-S-14) to Planned
Development District.
Mayor Gutierrez recognized Mr. Buck Benson, for the applicant, who provided a brief
summary of the proposal to include the maximum number of duplex units to be built at 170,
two -car garages, private streets that will be maintained by the homeowners within the
community, sales price around $600,000, and HOA will be responsible for the yard
maintenance. He addressed the birds of concern issue and stated they will engage a biologist
to do a thorough study to ensure there are no federal violations. He feels that the developers
have worked hard to address council and community concerns.
Mayor Gutierrez opened the Public Hearing at 7:15 p.m.
The following residents spoke:
• Richard Maus, 3434 Wimbledon Dr., stated he identified and shared all of the problems
with the zoning change to the P&Z Commission and he was ignored which is why the
City is in the current situation. Nothing has been done correctly and doesn't understand
how Council can consider voting on it.
• Heather Jackson, 3410 Wimbledon Dr, states that this proposal is still not acceptable.
It does not address the density issue. City needs to follow the UDC. Approving the
proposal with the many variances does not follow a responsible path to the growth and
supposed progress in the area. She asked Council to listen to the valid concerns
of residents in the neighborhood who want to ensure their neighborhood is a safe
enjoyable place for their families.
• Maureen Maus, 3434 Wimbledon Dr, asked whether Council had thoroughly
researched how a PDD should be handled and were they sure the process had been
handled correctly for the Villas at Bluebonnet Ridge PDD. Staff should know and
follow the UDC before they accept an application.
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• Dana Eldridge, 2628 Gallup Fox Dr, main concern is he misses the golf course but its
no longer a green space. The grass is so dry it creates a fire hazard. If the residents are
concerned with green space then they need to do something with this space.
• Kathy Le Dew, 3402 Columbia Dr, stated she was one of the residents that submitted
an email, which she read into the record.
• Anne Ochoa, 5701 Fairways Dr, expressed misunderstanding as to why the developer
purchased land that measured 32% of what they needed to develop as proposed. Asked
Council to vote no.
• Carol Davis, 3337 Wimbledon Dr, stated in the spirit of transparency Habi must have
all studies regarding the birds done prior to Council voting according to federal law.
Expressed her feeling that the developer went after the most vulnerable residents, 55+
age group, to garner support for their development plan. Stated that the deal made by
Scenic Hills with the developer was made "under the table." Council needs to vote no.
• Janet Carter Freeman, 6065 Covers Cove, implored the council to look at the faces and
listen of the residents. Vote no.
• Tammy Kennedy, 3712 Pebble Beach, stated it is a federal crime to disturb the birds
who have taken sanctuary in the subject property area.
• Charles Burkes, 3737 Pebble Beach, is opposed to approving any changes for the
developer before they have even started breaking ground. He believes this is a
precedent of what is to come.
• Janice Baldwin, 3401 Columbia Dr., read from City Council Meetings which states that
"residents may participate by YouTube and for residents to be heard should email their
comments to the city council's office at sedmondson after the council agenda is posted
and before 5:00 p.m. on the Monday prior t the meeting so that the city council can
read the public comments into the record under the hearing of residents, in the body of
the email please include your name, address, phone number, agenda item if applicable
or a subject of discussion, and your comments." It does not say that the resident state
that it be read.
• Bill Edmonds, 4909 Crestwood Dr., President of Northcliff HOA, who stated that Habi
had come to them and bent over backwards to lower the density. It started at over 240
units, it's now a maximum of 170. At a community meeting of all HOAs, they asked
what could Habi do for them if this proposal were approved. 12 - 1 voted for initiating
negotiations with the developer. Developer did not seek them out. Northcliff HOA held
a meeting and they are in favor of the zoning change and of the plan presented by Habi.
• Susan deGraffenried, 5140 Columbia Dr., President of Fairhaven HOA, who stated
they have had numerous community meetings and the HOA presidents have always
followed in accordance to their members' votes. Still does not want anything built, but
concedes development is inevitable. Fairhaven HOA supports the proposal submitted
by Habi tonight.
• Curtis Hermosillo, 3669 Pebble Beach, asked Council to take into consideration how
residents feel. He stated he doesn't like the way the deal was handled, and the
development doesn't fit. Asks Council to vote no.
• Mary Salaterra, 3422 Wimbledon, states that the development is not appropriate for the
area. Too much density for such a small area. Wants Council to vote no.
• Ray Martin, 5701 Whistling Straits, President of the Fairways of Scenic Hills HOA,
disappointed with the treatment residents have received, and understands they are
defeated. Board has met with the developer and are in favor of passing the zoning
change tonight and moving forward. He does ask that in the future they receive
support from the City Council that they voted for.
• J.R. Nizely, 6100 Black Butte, asked Council to consider the residents over the
developer and vote no.
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• Patsy Lorrie, 3405 Wimbledon Dr., reminded Council that the residents in the
Northcliff neighborhoods are all residents of Schertz that they were voted to represent.
Although the HOA Presidents have accepted defeat and stated support for the
development, it isn't what they really want.
• Linda Rasch, 3509 Whisper Knoll, changing the zoning will decrease the value, the
duplexes are too expensive for the demographic Council says they are targeting. Why
have a UDC, if Council is not going to follow it?
• Steven Simmers, 3713 Columbia Dr., stated residents don't want this, Council should
vote no.
• Phil Jackson, 3410 Wimbledon Dr., stated that when he and his wife feel strongly about
an issue they do not negotiate, they fight. Throughout the entire time they feel they
have been fighting city council as they've had five against them the majority of the
time. Citizens banded together to try to force a super majority to protect their
neighborhood without the support of City Council. Super majority was lost because the
HOA President of Scenic Hills contacted staff requesting the names and addresses of
the homes that opposed this development within his neighborhood, so he could go and
convince them to change their votes. In addition, the PDD is not there to allow
developers to have free rein, it is there to provide some flexibility but not huge
flexibility. They should try to follow the UDC. Also, when people follow the rules and
send in emails when something is not explicitly there that its stated that they won't be
read feels like a lack of leadership. He asked Council to sit with staff and determine
how flexible they are willing to be when it comes to PDDs and to be consistent in their
application going forward.
• Greg Sebold, 3841 Green Ridge Dr., President Scenic Hills Community Association,
stated there was a meeting where he abstained, and the community voted in favor of
negotiating and moving forward and accepting this proposal. He complimented the
developers on their efforts to be flexible and engage in discussions with the leadership
of the HOAs and thanked Council for acknowledging it. Scenic Hills Community
Association and three other HOAs that border this project have come to an agreement
to support, or in some cases just not oppose, this project.
• Sarah Howard, 3672 Pebble Beach, stated she is opposed because of the zero lot line.
She would not be as opposed if the lot line distance from her fence line.
• Ron Mercado, 5125 Storm King, questioned the community benefit, stated this
development will not be part of the community. He told Council to vote no.
Mayor Gutierrez closed the public hearing at 8:00 p.m.
Mayor Gutierrez addressed residents' statements regarding violations of the Unified
Development Code. He validated their statements regarding the violation of certain
sections, but went on to say that Section 21.5.10 mentions that PDD is a provision that allows
Council to approve a PDD which deviates from the standards of the UDC. He stated that the
Council is not breaking any UDC standards.
Mayor Gutierrez opened the floor to Council.
• Councilmemember Davis stated that he believes property owners have the right to
decide what to do with their property unless they are proposing something that is
just out of sync. He acknowledged Mr. Benson and Habi LLC for "bending over
backwards" to figure out what to do with this property. He understands they are a
business and their job is to operate their business. He does have a problem with the
PDD process. Council does have the authority to do a PDD and deviate from the
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standards of the UDC, but he has concerns about the process and how far it goes and
the precedents being set for this Council and Council going forward. He recommended
R-7 zoning which requires smaller lot sizes or even a garden home district. Either
would create less density. He has serious concerns with this PDD and how its playing
out between Planning and Zoning and the Staff. There's a serious disconnect between
what they should be doing with the PDD process among Council, staff, and P&Z.
• Councilmember Scagliola stated when he has questions about development he goes to
the subject -matter experts, and Mr. James is probably his go -to individual. Dr.
Scagliola stated he is not against developments, not against growth, not against
business people he just understands the nature of business. He agreed with
Councilmember Davis regarding the PDD process. He thanked the HOA boards for all
that they do. He asked the City Attorney if the Council could proceed with a vote
based on the environmental concerns brought to light. City attorney responded that this
property is already zoned, and changing the zoning is not authorizing development on
the property which would require certain steps to be completed, so there is nothing to
prevent a vote from taking place. He complimented Habi for reaching out to the
residents. Doesn't agree this is the best deal available. He does like the agreement with
Scenic Hills. As a gated community, and one of his priorities was to protect their
security. He also likes the inclusion of the walking trail. He likes that this development
is also a gated community but was concerned that it didn't meet the 75 acre minimum
requirement. This property is only 24 acres. He asked the City Attorney if this is a
show -stopper. Mr. Santee responded that this was addressed as a provision within the
PDD so no, from a legal standpoint it is not a show -stopper. Councilmember Scagliola
still doesn't support multifamily apartments or duplexes in the middle of single family
homes. Additionally, the lot size is too small for multifamily and the zero setback is a
huge concern. Believes the UDC can be tweaked a little, but not the level requested in
this PDD.
• Councilmember Dahle thanked everyone for coming out. He appreciates the passion
and energy involved in this process. Was shocked when the golf course closed, it was
used in many fundraisers. The lack of green space is recognized. There is a grant
application in the works to build a 45 acre park near Homestead, but it will cost close to
$2 million dollars to fully develop it. He has seen Habi make major concessions along
the way to the HOAs in the area. They have reduced the maximum number of units by
approximately 25%. The development process seems counter -intuitive because we go
through the zoning process before we do a lot of the detail work. Since zoning is the
biggest piece of the process they do that first. Even after a zoning case is approved the
developer still has to do the requisite traffic impact analysis, ascertain whether there is
sufficient water and sewer service, and conduct any environmental studies. Any one of
these individual items can derail a project. Even if the zoning is approved it doesn't
guarantee the development. Having the support of four of the HOAs is significant.
Councilmember Dahle supports this proposal.
• Mayor Pro-Tem Brown reiterated the pleasure to see everyone engaging in the
community. He complimented Kade Jackson a job well done on his presentation and
stated that passion like that from a 17-year-old is rare. The PDD process is needed
because this is a unique piece of property. Its an odd size to get something that fits
economically for the developer, we are in a private property rights strength of our
state. City doesn't own this land. The only thing we own is zoning. We still have a
responsibility to the landowner to allow them the highest and best use of that land and
to get the most for it. Personally feels this is going to be a good project.
Councilmember Scagliola made a motion to table this item until a review of the dimensional
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requirements for the residential zoning of R3 and make it more compatible with the UDC.
Seconded by Councilmember Davis.
AYE: Councilmember Mark Davis, Councilmember Michelle
Watson, Councilmember David Scagliola
NAY: Mayor Pro-Tem Tim Brown, Councilmember Michael Dahle, Councilmember
Allison Heyward, Mayor Ralph Gutierrez
Motion: Failed
Mayor Gutierrez asked for a motion to approve Ordinance 23-S-14.
Moved by Councilmember Michael Dahle, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Tim Brown
AYE: Mayor Ralph Gutierrez, Mayor Pro-Tem Tim Brown, Councilmember Michael
Dahle, Councilmember Allison Heyward
NAY: Councilmember Mark Davis, Councilmember Michelle Watson, Councilmember
David Scagliola
Passed
Councilmember Scagliola asked for clarity as to when the second reading of Ordinance 23-S-14
would occur.
Mayor Gutierrez responded: at the next Regular City Council Meeting, August 1, 2023.
RECESS
Mayor Gutierrez recessed the meeting for a short break at 8:27 p.m.
RECONVENE
Mayor Gutierrez reconvened the meeting at 8:36 p.m.
Workshop
12. Workshop: Discussion on the format of the New Year's Eve in the Park event
(S.Gonzalez/L. Shrum/C.Paddock)
Mayor Gutierrez recognized Cassie Paddock, Parks and Rec, who provided some
background on the New Year's Eve in the Park which started in 2021, budgeted at $10,000.
Attendance dropped from 200 participants in 2021 to 150 participants in 2022. Bulk of
attendance occurs between 8:00 - 10:00 p.m. Ms. Paddock suggested changing the event to a
daytime event from 3:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. with multiple inflatables, food trucks, face painting,
balloon animals, shows, games, and photo opportunities. Earlier time frame would be safer
for citizens and staff.
Mayor Gutierrez opened the floor to Council for discussion.
• Councilmember Davis recommended canceling the New Year's Eve event and putting
the funds toward expanding Holidazzle.
• Councilmemember Heyward liked the idea of making it a family event, but is not
married to the idea.
• Councilmember Scagliola expressed appreciation for Parks and Rec thinking outside
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the box on how to make something not working better.
• Councilmember Watson agreed with Councilmember Davis that the funds would be
best used to expand Holidazzle.
• Councilmember Dahle said it's really hard to determine a trend with two years of data.
He's not a fan of having staff work on New Year's Eve. He would rather put the funds
into Holidazzle. Have fewer events done really well is best option.
• Mayor Pro-Tem Brown agreed with expanding Holidazzle.
Mayor Gutierrez recessed regular session at 8:49 p.m.
Closed Session
13. The City will meet in Closed Session under Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code,
Personnel Matters, to conduct a 6-month evaluation of and deliberate on the City Manager's
reorganization of departments, staff, and resources in accordance with, and including, the
City Manager's contract, and other matters in connection therewith.
Mayor Gutierrez called closed session to order at 8:55 p.m.
Mayor Gutierrez recessed closed session at 10:01 p.m.
Reconvene into Regular Session
Mayor Gutierrez reconvened to regular session at 10:03 p.m.
14. Take any action based on discussion held in Closed Session under Agenda Item #13.
Mayor Gutierrez made a motion to compensate the City Manager with an annual sum of
$272,000 with an $8,000 car allowance, and reset the contract to July 19, 2023, with an
expiration of 3 years.
Moved by Mayor Ralph Gutierrez, seconded by Councilmember Michelle Watson
AYE: Mayor Pro-Tem Tim Brown, Councilmember Mark Davis, Councilmember
Michelle Watson, Councilmember Michael Dahle, Councilmember David
Scagliola, Councilmember Allison Heyward
Passed
Information available in City Council Packets - NO DISCUSSION TO OCCUR
Requests and Announcements
• 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
Councilmember Scagliola requested the PDD process be placed on a future agenda.
• Announcements by Mayor and Councilmembers
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• City and Community Events attended and to be attended
• Mayor Pro -Tern Brown, Councilmembers Davis, Watson, and Heyward had nothing to
report.
• Councilmember Dahle - stated with the start of election filing next week and for the sake
of transparency, he announced he will not be seeking re-election for the next term.
• Councilmember Scagliola attended The Chamber luncheon.
• 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
Mayor Gutierrez adjourned the meeting at 10:06 p.m.
ATTEST.
Sheila Edmondson, City Secretary
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