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12-09-2008 AgendaSCHERTZ CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION MUNICIPAL COMPLEX COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1400 SCHERTZ PARKWAY BUILDING #4 SCHERTZ, TEXAS 78154 REGULAR AGENDA TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2008 Regular Session 6:30 p.m. REGULAR SESSION CALL TO ORDER: INVOCATION AND PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAGS OF THE UNITED STATES AND STATE OF TEXAS. PRESENTATIONS • Parks & Recreation and Animal Services Manager Introductions/Promotions/New Employee Presentation (G. Logan) 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 5 minutes. 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 c?all on those persons who have signed up to speak in the order they have registered. REGULAR AGENDA 1. Minutes -Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 25, 2008 and December 2, 2008. 2. Utility Billing Write-Off – Consideration and/or action approving the Utility Billing Write-off in the amount of $ 47,392.97. (K. Garcia) 3. Ordinance No. 08-D-52 – Consideration and/or action approving an ordinance for no parking along Mayfair Avenue on Southside. Final Reading (L. Dublin) 4. Ordinance No. 08-D-53 -Recommendation to install stop sign at the intersections of Lookout Rd. and Enterprise Ave. and at Verde Pkwy, and Enterprise Ave. First Reading (L. Dublin) 12-9-08 Council Agenda 5. Ordinance No. 08-D-54 – Consideration and/or action approving an ordinance setting speed limits on Lookout Road and Verde Parkway. First Reading (L. Dublin) DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION 6. Consideration and/or action on questions and possible items to be placed on the next agenda. (Mayor/City Council) 7. Announcements by City Councilmember’s, Mayor and City Manager and staff: Councilmember Fowler -Festival of Angels Event Councilmember Scagliola -Festival of Angels Event Councilmember Trayhan -Festival of Angels Event Councilmember Wilenchik -Festival of Angels Event Mayor Pro-Tem Carpenter -Festival of Angels Event City Manager Don Taylor -Festival of Angels Event Assistant City Manager John Bierschwale -Festival of Angels Event Assistant City Manager David Harris -Festival of Angels Event ADJOURNMENT CERTIFICATION I, BRENDA DENNIS, CITY SECRETARY OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE AGENDA WAS POSTED ON THE OFFICIAL BULLETIN BOARDS ON THIS THE 4th DAY OF DECEMBER, 2008 AT 9:9:30 A.M., WHICH IS A PLACE READILY ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES AND THAT SAID NOTICE WAS POSTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 551, TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE. Brenda Dennis BRENDA DENNIS, TRMC, CMC CITY SECRETARY I CERTIFY THAT THE ATTACHED NOTICE AND AGENDA OF ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL WAS REMOVED BY ME FROM THE OFFICIAL BULLETIN BOARD ON _____DAY OF _______________, 2008. ____________________________Title:__________________________ c . This facility is accessible in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Handicapped parking spaces are available. If you require special assistance or have a request for sign interpretative services or other services please all 619-1030 at least 24 hours in advance of meeting 12-9-08 City Council Agenda Page -2 - 12-9-08 City Council Agenda Page -3 -COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS Mayor Baldwin Liaison -Schertz Seguin Local Government Corporation Liaison -Schertz Historical/Preservation Committee Interview Board for Boards and Commissions Investment Advisory Committee ASA Commuter Rail District Board Councilmember Wilenchik Investment Advisory Committee Liaison -Schertz Chamber of Commerce Liaison -Board of Adjustments Audit Committee Interview Board for Boards and Commissions Liaison – TIRZ II Board AACOG Advisory Committee AACOG Economic Development TML Board of Directors TML Municipal Revenue & Taxation Committee Councilmember Fowler Liaison -Schertz Economic Development Corporation Liaison -Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Interview Board for the Boards and Commissions Mayor Pro-Tem Carpenter Liaison -Library Advisory Board Liaison -Planning and Zoning Commission Liaison -50th Year Anniversary Committee Liaison -Schertz Youth Commission Liaison – TIRZ II Board Councilmember Scagliola Liaison -Transportation Safety Advisory Advisory Commission Liaison -Schertz Humane Society Alternate Interview Board for Boards and Commissions Liaison – Schertz Sweetheart Court Councilmember Trayhan Liaison -Schertz Housing Authority Audit Committee Agenda No. 1 CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM City Council Meeting: December 9, 2008 Department: Administration Subject: Minutes BACKGROUND On November 25, 2008 and December 2, 2008 Regular City Council Meeting were held at the Municipal Complex Council Chambers at 6:30 p.m., 1400 Schertz Parkway Building #4. FISCAL IMPACT None RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends Council approval of the November 25, 2008 and December 2, 2008 minutes. ATTACHMENT Minutes 11/25/08 Minutes 12/2/08 City Council Regular Meeting November 25, 2008 296 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING November 25, 2008 A Regular Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, on November 25, 2008 at 6:30 p.m., in the Municipal Complex Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Building #4, Schertz, Texas. The following members present, to-wit: Mayor Hal Baldwin Mayor Pro-Tem Tony Wilenchik Councilmember Jim Fowler Councilmember David Scagliola Councilmember John Trayhan Staff Present: City Manager Don Taylor Assistant City Manager John Bierschwale Assistant City Manager David Harris City Secretary Brenda Dennis Councilmember Carpenter Absent. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING Mayor Baldwin called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. INVOCATION AND PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAGS OF THE UNITED STATES AND STATE OF TEXAS. Councilmember Fowler gave the Invocation followed by the Pledges of Allegiance to the Flags of the United States and State of Texas. Mayor Baldwin thanked everyone for the special tribute of the the “Hal Baldwin Municipal Government Scholarship” that was presented to him after the Council meeting. Mayor Baldwin stated that the Hal Baldwin Municipal Government Scholarship is an Annual Essay and Interview Competition to motivate students to pursue leadership roles in civic government. PRESENTATION • Discussion and Presentation by Dean Weirtz, Historical Preservation Commission on the City of Schertz Historical Book. (D. Harris) Mayor Baldwin recognized Dean Weirtz, Chair of the Historical Preservation Commission, who introduced a member of the Commission that was present. Mr. Weirtz gave a brief presentation regarding the work of the commission and introduced the new Schertz book “The Story of Great Ancestry, Legacy and Development”. The story of how brave and determined pioneers came from far away towns and villages in France and Germany to settle in the Schertz area. The book depicts the treachery and hardships faced by the immigrants throughout their journey and after their arrival in this new and and unsettled land called “Texas”. The book explores the influences of the Civil War and Native American Indian cultures on settler life in Schertz and surrounding Central Texas Communities. The City Council Regular Meeting November 25, 2008 297 history of City growth and expansion during the 20th century are covered as well as significant memories of growing up in Schertz as discussed by longtime Schertz’ residents. Mr. Weirtz presented the Council with the first printed copy and stated that the book will be on sale at City Hall, the Library, and the cost is $18.00. • Presentation on the Proposed Emergency Services Training site. (D. Covington) Mayor Baldwin recognized Fire Chief David Covington who gave a brief PowerPoint presentation of the proposed Emergency Services Training site and facility answering questions from Council. • Update regarding City Projects (L. Dublin) Mayor Baldwin recognized City Engineer Larry Dublin who briefed the Council on the ongoing and upcoming projects within the City answering questions from Council. HEARING OF RESIDENTS Mayor Baldwin recognized the following: • Ms. Rosemary Grayson, 5213 Cabana Drive, who addressed the Council on her concerns of screening issues on the proposed Self-Storage Facility; she also announced that the Mobil Villa Estates will have their lamas, once again, participating in the holiday parade. • Mr. David Scagliola, 3418 Fox Briar Lane, who thanked the VFW for their recent POW/MIA Ceremony; stating it was an outstanding event. REGULAR AGENDA 1. Minutes -Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 18, 2008. Mayor Baldwin recognized Councilmember Trayhan who moved, seconded by Councilmember Scagliola to approve the minutes of November 4, 2008 with correction noted. Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried 2. Bid # 08-PW-41-02 – Consideration and/or action approving the rejection of bids received for the Park Roads Construction Project and consider re-bidding project. (L. Dublin) Mayor Baldwin recognized City Engineer Larry Dublin who introduced this item answering questions from Council. Mayor Baldwin recognized Mayor Pro-Tem Wilenchik who moved, seconded by Councilmember Trayhan to approve the rejection of bids received for the Park Roads Construction project and rebid the project. Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried 3. Bid # 08-PW-41-03 -Consideration and/or action awarding a bid for Doerr Lane Improvements to Dean Word Company, LTD., in the amount of $1,851,258.29. (L. Dublin) City Council Regular Meeting November 25, 2008 298 Mayor Baldwin recognized City Engineer Larry Dublin who introduced this item answering questions from Council. Mayor Baldwin recognized Councilmember Trayhan who moved, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Wilenchik to award the bid for Doerr Lane Improvements to Dean Word Company, LTD., in the amount of $1,851,258.29. Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried 4. Bid # 08-PK-41-C-01 – Consideration and/or action awarding a bid for the Schertz Recreation Center. (G. Logan) Mayor Baldwin recognized Parks Director George Logan who introduced this item answering questions from Council. Mayor Baldwin recognized Mayor Pro-Tem Wilenchik who moved, seconded by Councilmember Trayhan to award the following: -Division 2 -Site work and Parking Lot -R Hester Contractors $412,438.00 -Division 2 -Site Utilities and Division 3 -Utility Concrete -Pesado Construction $161,170.00 -Division 2 -Site Concrete and Drilled Pillars and Division 3 -Building Concrete, piers, forms, reinforcing steel, and Tilt Wall Panels -Bronco Concrete $849,000.00 -Division 15 -Fire Sprinkler System -Allied Fire Protection $ 67,200.00 -Division 15 -Plumbing -Mabry’s Plumbing and Utilities $285,500.00 -Division 15 -HVAC -Masters Mechanical, Inc. $330,500.00 -Division 16 -Electrical & Division 17 Telecommunications $589,485.00 Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried 5. Ordinance No. 08-M-51 – Consideration and/or action amending and restating Chapter 2, Article IV of the Code of Ordinances, “Administration Transportation Safety Advisory Commission to include alternate members. Final Reading (M. Spain) Mayor Baldwin recognized City Manager Don Taylor who introduced this item. Councilmembers discussed this item and requested that this item be tabled and sent back to the City Attorney for clarification of Section 2.94. Mayor Baldwin recognized Mayor Pro-Tem Wilenchik who moved, seconded by Councilmember Scagliola to table this item pending clarification of Section 2.94 from the City Attorney. Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried 6. Ordinance No. 08-S-49 -SUP2008-031A-Consideration and/or action upon a request for a Specific Use Permit of 2.82+ acres land being of Lot 6 Block 1 of the Hubertus Retail Subdivision to allow the use of a Self-Storage Service Facility in the General Business zoning district (GB) located at the southwest intersection of IH35 North and FM-1103. (M. Nichols) Final Reading Mayor Baldwin recognized Assistant City Manager David Harris who introduced this item stating that nothing had chanced since first reading. Councilmembers stated their views City Council Regular Meeting November 25, 2008 299 regarding approval or disapproval of this item. Mayor Baldwin recognized Councilmember Trayhan who moved, seconded by Councilmember Fowler to approve Ordinance No. 08-S-49. The vote was 2-2-0 with Councilmembers Trayhan and Fowler voting yes and Councilmember Scagliola and Mayor Pro-Tem Wilenchik voting no. The vote was a tie, Mayor Baldwin voted yes on the item to break the tie. Motion carried. 7. Resignations/Appointment/Reappointment to Boards and Commissions/Committees – Consideration and/or action regarding resignations appointments/reappointments to Boards and Commission/Committees. • Re -Appoint TSAC Board Members and appoint new member • Re – Appoint Library Board Members Mayor Baldwin recognized Councilmember Scagliola who moved, seconded by Councilmember Trayhan to re-appoint Simone Bailey, Neota Brady, and Carol Cyr to the Library Board. Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried Mayor Baldwin recognized Councilmember Fowler who moved, seconded by Councilmember Trayhan to re-appoint the following to the Traffic Safety Advisory Commission: Max Hernandez, Tracy Bean, Stephen Bish, Larry Franklin and appoint Doreen Bowers as a regular member, taking Pat Ramirez place to the TSAC Board. Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION 8. Discussion and briefing regarding the parade route for the December 5, 2008 Festival of Angels. (J. Bierschwale/D. Harris) Mayor Baldwin recognized Assistant City Manager David Harris who introduced Economic Development Specialist, Erin Matlock who came forward briefing the Council on the upcoming Festival of Angels event and parade route. No action taken. 9. Consideration and or action on questions and possible items to be placed on the next agenda. (Mayor/City Council) City Council asked that staff provide presentation information in their packets and to include language on the agenda for action to be taken on presentation items. EXECUTIVE SESSION Called under Section 551.071 Litigation, pending litigation; Section 551.072 Texas Government Code -Deliberation regarding the purchase, exchange, sale, lease, or value of real property. City Council did not meet in executive session City Council Regular Meeting November 25, 2008 300 RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION 10. Take any action deemed necessary as a result of the Executive Session. No action necessary. ADJOURNMENT As there was no further action, Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:15 p.m. __________________________________ Hal Baldwin, Mayor ATTEST: _____________________________________ Brenda Dennis, City Secretary City Council Regular Meeting December 2, 2008 301 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING December 2, 2008 A Regular Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, on December 2, 2008 at 6:30 p.m., in the Municipal Complex Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Building #4, Schertz, Texas. The following members present, to-wit: Mayor Hal Baldwin Mayor Pro-Tem Tony Wilenchik Councilmember Jim Fowler Councilmember David Scagliola Councilmember John Trayhan Councilmember Michael Carpenter Staff Present: City Manager Don Taylor Assistant City Manager David Harris City Secretary Brenda Dennis CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING Mayor Baldwin called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. INVOCATION AND PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAGS OF THE UNITED STATES AND STATE OF TEXAS. Councilmember Fowler gave the Invocation followed by the Pledges of Allegiance to the Flags of the United States and State of Texas. Mayor Baldwin mentioned that the first item on the agenda, “Oath of Office of the Mayor Pro-Tem” will be be moved to the end of the agenda, as Councilmember Carpenter will be arriving later this evening. PRESENTATIONS • Police Department Introductions/Promotions Presentation (S. Starr) Mayor Baldwin recognized Police Chief Steve Starr who introduced the following Police Personnel and their promotions: Lt. John Correu has been with the City of Schertz Police Department since 1997. Lt. Correu holds a master peace officer license. He possesses an Associates degree in criminal justice, a master’s degree in Public Administration, and a second master of Science degree in justice policy. Lt. Correu is married to Chrissi, they with three children (Tyler, Baylee and Paisley) and one on the way. Lt. Michael Carey began working for the City of Schertz as a Patrolman on December 23, 1991. He holds a TCLEOSE masters Peace Officer Certification. During his service with the City he has participated in the Honor Guard, Field Training Officer, Police Instructor and Firearms Instructor. City Council Regular Meeting December 2, 2008 302 Sergeant Brian Onofre is 29 years old and is married to Roxanne. Brian has a 10 year old daughter (Jamie) and an 8 year old son (Nathaniel). Brian and his family are expecting a new edition (son) in January 2009. Brian has been a police officer for 8 years, 4 have been with the City of Schertz. Sgt. John Eisen was born August 12, 1967, at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio. He joined the US Army in 1986 and was honorably discharged in 1989. John was hired as a Reserve officer in 1996 and 4 months later became a permanent Police officer. John holds an Advanced Peace Officers license. Corporal Steven Rolison attended Louisiana Tech University on a track scholarship. He has been employed with the City of Schertz for 4 years. He was a Detective in CID for over a year and is currently on the SWAT team. Corporal Ernest Spradling was born and raised in San Antonio is married to Katherine and has 2 children, Tyler and Jake. Ernest has been employed with the City since May 2006. He was promoted to Detective Corporal in November 2008. Corporal Rebecca Rodriguez was born and raised in San Antonio and graduated from Lee High School in 1987. Rebecca has been with the City since October 2000 and was recently promoted to Corporal. Jonathan Patrick is married to Melissa and they have three children, Elizabeth, Jonathan and Avery Elise. He has been with the City since November 2005 and was recently promoted to Detective in CID. Kelly Kallies was born and raised in New Braunfels. Kelly is married and has 2 children. She has been with the City for 15 months, and recently promoted to Detective in CID. Shawn Ceeko was honorably discharged from the US Marine Corps and began his law enforcement career in 2000. He has been with the City since 2005. On October 2008 he was transferred to the Special Projects Officer position • Special Presentation – Cancer Walk (D. Taylor) Mayor Baldwin recognized City Manager Don Taylor who made the following special presentation: “Traditionally, the City City of Schertz has participated in the yearly Randolph Metrocom area regional Relay for Life for Cancer Awareness and to raise monies to Cancer research. Over the past two years, the City and its employees have raised approximately $40,000 for this cause. After the initial planning meeting for the next Relay for Life, the City of Schertz, felt that their time and energy would be better spent on a more local rather than regional sponsorship program to raise funds. Therefore, The City of Schertz is proud to announce the “Wilenchik Walk for Life”, on an annual cancer awareness walk. The City Council Regular Meeting December 2, 2008 303 inaugural event is to be held the first weekend in March of 2009 to raise money for cancer research”. • The walk will begin at 7:00 a.m. at Schertz Parkway and IH 35, 100% of the route will be on Schertz Parkway, showcasing our beautiful parkway. • The walk will end at the old Library, time unknown at this point. • Event will include: a survivorship breakfast, entertainment at the Old Library and along Schertz Parkway, Pep Rally at end of walk to excite people about cancer awareness, sale of, in honor of and in memory of signs to line the entire parkway from Friday through Sunday. Cost will be $5.00. • All proceeds from the walk will be donated to cancer research foundations • Stay tuned for more planning and announcements on the “Wilenchik Walk for Life”. Mayor Pro-Tem Wilenchik stated that he was truly honored to have this event held in his name and that the money raised for cancer awareness works. Through donations of these events, cancer research can be extended and programs developed to prolong the life of citizens with cancer. He is a recipient of this fact. Mayor Pro-Tem Wilenchik thanked everyone for their work on this project and the honor. HEARING OF RESIDENTS Mayor Baldwin recognized the following: • Ms. Jan Wilson, 5213 Cabana Drive, who stated that Mobil Villa Estates has provided Christmas Cards this evening for everyone to sign which will be sent to the Red Cross for wounded soldiers. REGULAR AGENDA 1. Ordinance No. 08-D-52 – Consideration and/or action approving an ordinance for no parking intersection of Cherry Tree Drive and Mayfair Drive to intersection of Wedgewood Drive an Mayfair Drive. First Reading (L. Dublin) Mayor Baldwin recognized City Engineer Larry Dublin who introduced this item answering questions from Council. Mayor Baldwin recognized Mayor Pro-Tem Wilenchik who moved, seconded by Councilmember Scagliola to approve first reading of Ordinance No. 08-D-52. Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION 2. Consideration and or action on questions and possible items to be placed on the next agenda. (Mayor/City Council) Mayor Baldwin read a recent report by TCEQ regarding the TCEQ 2008 Public Drinking Water Recognition Program. He stated that the City of Schertz water system has been chosen to receive a TCEQ 2008 Public Drinking Water Recognition Program award. He City Council Regular Meeting December 2, 2008 304 further stated the program recognizes the efforts, dedication and contribution public water suppliers make to the state and to protecting the public health of all citizens. Councilmember Michael Carpenter arrived at 6:55 p.m. Oath of Office A. Mayor Pro-Tem – Consideration and/or action regarding the appointment of the Mayor Pro-Tem, term to expire June 1, 2009. Mayor Baldwin to administer oath (Michael Carpenter) Mayor Baldwin gave the Oath of Office of Mayor Pro-Tem to Councilmember Carpenter. Councilmember Carpenter introduced is mother Karen, and her friend Mary Lou Valencia who were in the audience. Mayor Baldwin asked that everyone join the Council in the lighting of the Christmas tree outside. ADJOURNMENT As there was no further action, Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:01 p.m. __________________________________ Hal Baldwin, Mayor ATTEST: _____________________________________ Brenda Dennis, City Secretary Agenda No. 2 CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM/RESOLUTION City Council Meeting: December 9, 2008 Department: Business Office/Utility Billing Subject: Utility Billing Bad Debt Write-Offs BACKGROUND: Per City Policy, Utility Billing is to bring uncollectible debt to City Council throughout the year. For uncollectible debt, we are to write the debt off after 180 days of non-payment. FISCAL IMPACT To ensure that our outstanding receivables are current, we are requesting to write-off $47,392.97 of uncollectible Water, Sewer, Garbage and Drainage Accounts. The amounts included in this request are for the period of October 1, 2006 through September 30, 2008. All collection efforts have been exhausted. I am forwarding this request for approval; it is the recommendation of the City Auditor, Fred Timmons, to keep our receivables current. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends Council approval. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ: That the above stated Utility Billing recommends City Council approve the Write-Off Off amount of $47,392.97. PASSED AND APPROVED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas this 9th day of December, 2008, at which meeting a quorum was present, held in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Government Code, §551.001 et seq., as amended. APPROVED Hal Baldwin, Mayor ATTEST: ___________________________________ Brenda Dennis, City Secretary Memo-Resolution.doc Agenda No. 3 CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM City Council Meeting: December 9, 2008 Department: Public Works /Engineering Subject: Ordinance No. 08-D-52 -Recommendation to make south side of Mayfair Avenue No Parking Zone (Final Reading) BACKGROUND At the monthly TSAC meeting on June 5, 2008 Northcliffe HOA president, Ms. Bell, briefed the Commission regarding the request to have the south side of Mayfair Avenue a No Parking Zone for safety reasons. A motion was made by the Commission to have the City of Schertz Engineer review a traffic study on Mayfair Avenue and send his findings to Council. City Council passed this on first reading at the December 2, 2008 meeting. FISCAL IMPACT The Fiscal Impact will be $500.00. Proposed FY 2008-2009 budget, Account number: 101-359-551600 – Street Maintenance. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends Council approve final reading of Ordinance No. 08-D-52 to make the south side of Mayfair Avenue a No Parking Zone from the intersection of Cherry Tree Drive and Mayfair Drive to the intersection of Wedgewood Drive and Mayfair Drive (see attached exhibit), thus amending ordinance Section 86-149 Parking Prohibited. ATTACHMENT Ordinance No. 08-D-52 Mayfair No Parking Zone Exhibit Traffic Study ORDINANCE NO. 08-D-52 AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS PROVIDING THAT THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS BE AMENDED BY REVISING SECTION 86-149, PARKING PROHIBITED; AND PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS SECTION I THAT, Section 86-149 of the Code of Ordinances, City Of Schertz, Texas be amended to add the following: “Section 86-149, Parking prohibited STREET EXTENT Mayfair South side of Mayfair Avenue, from the intersection of Cherry Tree Drive and Mayfair Drive to the intersection of Wedgewood Drive and Mayfair Drive SECTION II THAT, all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed. This Ordinance shall be effective from and after its final passage and any publication required by the City Charter. APPROVED on first reading the 2nd day of December, 2008. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this the 9th day of December, 2008. Mayor, City of Schertz, Texas ATTEST: City Secretary, City of Schertz 50109551.1 1 50109551.1 2 (Seal of City) Agenda No. 4 CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM City Council Meeting: December 9, 2008 Department: Public Works /Engineering Subject: Ordinance No. 08-D-53 -Recommendation to install stop sign at the intersections of Lookout Rd. and Enterprise Ave. and at Verde Pkwy. and Enterprise Ave. (First Reading) BACKGROUND Newly developed area needs stop signs after being researched by the City Engineer. FISCAL IMPACT The Fiscal Impact will be $160.00. Proposed FY 2008-2009 budget, Account number: 101-359-551600 – Street Maintenance. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends Council approval to install a stop sign at the intersection of Lookout Rd. and Enterprise Ave. and at the intersection of Verde Pkwy. and Enterprise Ave., thus amending ordinance Section 86-41 Stop Intersections -Designated. ATTACHMENT Ordinance No. 08-D-53 Exhibit for Stop Signs and Speed Signs ORDINANCE NO.08-D-53 AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS PROVIDING THAT THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS BE AMENDED REVISING CHAPTER 86, SECTION 86-41, STOP INTERSECTIONS– DESIGNATED; AND PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE WHEREAS, the governing body of the City of Schertz (the “City”) has determined that traffic safety in the City may be enhanced in certain instances by the installation of stop intersections on City streets. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS; SECTION I THAT, Chapter 86 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Schertz, Texas is hereby amended as follows: “Section 86-41, Stop Intersections – Designated Through Street Cross-or Stop Street Lookout Rd Enterprise (East Side) Enterprise Verde Parkway (West Side) SECTION II All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed. Should any portion or part of this Ordinance be held for any reason invalid, unconstitutional, or unenforceable, the same shall not be construed to affect any other valid portion hereof, but all valid portions hereof shall remain in full force and effect. (Repealed Ordinance 04-D-06) SECTION III This Ordinance shall be effective from and after its final passage and any publication required by the City Ordinance. APPROVED on first reading the 9TH day of December , 2008. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this the ______day of __________, 2008. ___________________________________ Mayor, City of Schertz, Texas ATTEST: ______________________________ City Secretary, City of Schertz Agenda No. 5 CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM City Council Meeting: December 9, 2008 Department: Public Works /Engineering Subject: Ordinance No. 08-D-54 -Recommendation to install speed limit signs on Lookout Rd. and on Verde Pkwy. (First Reading) BACKGROUND Newly developed area needs speed limit signs after being researched by the City Engineer. On Lookout Rd., the speed limit is to be 35 mph the entire length of the roadway. On Verde Pkwy. the speed limit is to be 35 mph for the entire length of the roadway. FISCAL IMPACT The Fiscal Impact will be $550. Proposed FY 2008-2009 budget, Account number: 101-359-551600 – Street Maintenance. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends Council approval to install speed limit signs on Lookout Rd. and on Verde Pkwy. thus amending ordinance Section 86-115 Maximum Limits Generally. ATTACHMENT Ordinance No. 08-D-54 Exhibit for Stop Signs and Speed Signs ORDINANCE NO. 08-D-54 AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS PROVIDING THAT THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS BE AMENDED BY REVISING SECTION 86-115, MAXIMUM LIMITS GENERALLY; AND PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS: SECTION I THAT, Section 86-115 of the Code of Ordinances, City of Schertz, Texas be amended to add the following: “Section 86-115, Maximum limits generally. (a) As a result of a traffic and engineering survey conducted by the traffic engineer, the maximum, reasonable, safe and prudent speed limit has been found and is hereby declared to be 20 miles per hour on any street in any residential or business district in the city, except as may be otherwise provided in this article…the limits specified in this section shall be lawful, but any speed in excess of such limits shall be prima facie evidence that the speed is not reasonable and prudent and that it is unlawful Street Extent Speed Limit Lookout Lookout Road Entire length of roadway 35 MPH Verde Parkway Entire length of roadway 35 MPH SECTION II THAT, all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed. SECTION III This Ordinance shall be effective from and after its final passage and any publication required by the City Ordinance. APPROVED on first reading the 9th day of December, 2008. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this the ______day of __________, 2008. ___________________________________ Mayor, City of Schertz, Texas ATTEST: ______________________________ City Secretary, City of Schertz