06-25-2013 Agenda with backup
MEETING AGENDA
City Council
REGULAR SESSION CITY COUNCIL
June 25, 2013, 6:00 P.M.
HAL BALDWIN MUNICIPAL COMPLEX COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1400 SCHERTZ PARKWAY BUILDING #4
SCHERTZ, TEXAS 78154
AGENDA
TUESDAY, JUNE 25, 2013 AT 6:00 P.M.
Call to Order ? Regular Session 6:00 p.m.
Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance to the Flags of the United States and State of
Texas. (Pastor John Bowling ? Community Bible Church)
Presentations
Presentation and update regarding the Playscape Cameras. (B. James/P. Gaudreau)
City Events and Announcements
Announcements of upcoming City Events (D. Harris/J. Bierschwale/B. James)
Announcements and recognitions by City Manager
Workshop
Discussion and direction regarding an Exclusive Franchise contract with Bexar
Waste. (J. Bierschwale/K. Tapley)
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
3
no more than 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
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The Consent Agenda is considered to be 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 by the Mayor or a Councilmember.
Minutes
1.- Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the
Regular Meeting of June 18, 2013. (B. Dennis)
Ordinance No. 13-T-18
2.? Consideration and/or action approving an Ordinance
authorizing a budget adjustment to transfer personnel budget funds from Engineering
Department to the Information Technologies Department; repealing all Ordinances or
parts of Ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance; and providing an effective date.
Final Reading
(B. James/M. Clauser)
Discussion and Action Items
ZC2013-008
3.? Conduct a public hearing, upon a request for a proposed street name
change of Enterprise Avenue to Schertz Parkway from the intersection of IH 35
frontage road extending north to the intersection of Lookout Road. (B. James/M.
Sanchez)
ZC2013-009
4.- Conduct a public hearing, upon a request for a proposed street name
change of Lookout Road to Old Selma Road from the intersection of Enterprise
Avenue extending east to the intersection of Tri-County Parkway. (B. James/M.
Sanchez)
Resolution No. 13-R-50
5.? Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution
authorizing a construction contract withD. Wilson Construction Company for the
construction of three (3) Baseball Fields. (B. James/P. Gaudreau)
Resolution No. 13-R-51
6.? Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution
authorizing a construction contract with Alpha Building Corporation for the renovation
of the existing Soccer Fields and construction of a new Concession Building and
associated support systems for the Soccer Fields. (B. James/P. Gaudreau)
Ordinance No. 13-T-19
7.? Consideration and/or action approving an Ordnance
authorizing a budget adjustment to recognize an additional transfer from the CPS
CIED Fund for an electrical upgrade project off Pfeil Road; repealing all ordnances or
parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance; and providing an effective date.
First Reading
(J. Bierschwale/B. James)
Roll Call Vote Confirmation
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Requests and Announcements
8. Announcements by City Manager
Citizen Kudos
Recognition of City employee actions
New Departmental initiatives
9. Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers that items be placed on a future City
Council agenda.
10. Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers to City Manager and Staff for information.
11. 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
Upcoming City Council agenda items
Executive Session
Called under:
Section 551.071 Texas Government Code Deliberation regarding litigation, pending or
contemplated litigation;
Section 551.072 Texas Government Code - Deliberation regarding the purchase,
exchange, sale, lease, or value of real property, or real estate;
Section 551.074 Texas Government Code - Deliberation regarding personnel matters,
policies, duties, employment, and evaluation of certain public officials and employees;
Section 551.087 Texas Government Code ? Deliberation regarding Economic
Development Negotiations.
Reconvene into Regular Session
12. Take any actiondeemed necessary as a result of the Executive Session.
Adjournment
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CERTIFICATION
I, BRENDA DENNIS, CITY SECRETARY OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, DO
HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON
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AND THAT SAID NOTICE WAS POSTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 551,
TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE.
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Brenda Dennis CPM, TRMC, MMC, 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 _______________, 2013.
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COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS
Mayor CarpenterMayor Pro-Tem Edwards ? Place 4
Audit Committee Audit Committee
Hal Baldwin Scholarship Committee Hal Baldwin Scholarship Committee
Interview Committee for Boards and Commissions
Investment Advisory Committee
TIRZ II Board
Councilmember Fowler ? Place 1Councilmember Scagliola ? Place 2
Interview Committee for Boards and Commissions Animal Control Advisory Committee
Schertz Housing Board Liaison Cibolo Valley Local Government Corporation
Interview Committee for Boards and Commissions
Sweetheart Advisory Committee
Councilmember Antuna - Place 3 Councilmember ? Verinder ? Place 5
ASA Commuter Rail District Board ? Lone Star Audit Committee
Randolph Joint Land Use Study (JLUS) Executive Investment Advisory Committee
Committee
Schertz Seguin Local Government Corporation
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Agenda No. 1
CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
City Council Meeting: June 25, 2013
Department: City Secretary
Subject: Minutes
BACKGROUND
The City Council held a regular meeting on June 18, 2013.
FISCAL IMPACT
None
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council approve the minutes ofthe regular meeting of June 18, 2013.
ATTACHMENT
Minutes ?regular meeting June 18, 2013
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
June 18, 2013
A Regular Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, on June 18,
2013, at 6:02 p.m., in the Hal Baldwin Municipal Complex Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz
Parkway, Building #4, Schertz, Texas.The following members present to-wit:
Mayor Michael R. Carpenter Mayor Pro-Tem Cedric Edwards
Councilmember Jim Fowler Councilmember David Scagliola
Councilmember George Antuna Councilmember Sydney Verinder
Staff Present: City Manager John C. Kessel
Executive Director John Bierschwale Executive Director David Harris
Executive Director Brian James Chief of Staff Bob Cantu
City Attorney Katherine Tapley City Secretary Brenda Dennis
CALL TO ORDER:
Mayor Carpenter called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAGS OF THE UNITED
STATES AND THE STATE OF TEXAS.
Mayor Carpenter gave the invocation followed by the Pledges of Allegiance to the Flags of the
United States and the State of Texas.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Aiden Carlson with Troop 627 who was in the audience. Aiden came
forward stating that he was here tonight working on one of his merit badges to achieve his Eagle
Scout.
Proclamations
Proclamation recognizing Small Business week. (Mayor Carpenter/M. Titterington)
Mayor Carpenter read and presented the Small Business week proclamation to Schertz
Chamber President Maggie Titterington.
City Events and Announcements
Announcements of upcoming City Events (D. Harris/J. Bierschwale/B. James)
Mayor Carpenter recognized Executive Director of Support David Harris who announced the
following upcoming events:
No City Council meeting on July 2, 2013.
Tuesday, July 2, 2013 - United States Air Force Band of the West will be playing at 7:00
p.m. at the Schertz Civic Center.
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Friday, July 12, 2013 ? Texas Municipal League Region 7 Dinner, 6:00 p.m. in Leon Valley,
more details will follow. If interested in attending please contact the City Secretary.
Executive Director of Support David Harris introduced Events Coordinator Mary Spence
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who provided information on the upcoming 38 Annual Jubilee Celebration. Ms. Spence
stated that the event starts on July 2, 2013 with the United States Air Force Band of the West
playing at the Schertz Civic Center at 7:00 p.m. Please let her know if you would like tickets
to the event. She stated that on July 3, 2013 the United States Air Force Band Rock Group
performs at 6:00 p.m., and at 8:30 p.m. the Southern Strangers perform. The carnival will
open on July 3, 2013 through July 6, 2013 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Thursday, July 4,
2013, 9:00 a.m. 5K Race at the Visitors Center, at 2:30 p.m. the Apple Pie Baking, Melon
Eating, and Barbecue Cook-Off Contests begin. She stated the Buddy Boy Texas performs at
7:00 p.m. and at 9:30 p.m. Chilton Vance will perform. Fireworks start at 9:15 p.m.
Announcements and recognitions by City Manager (J. Kessel)
Mayor Carpenter recognized City Manager John Kessel who recognized Director of Finance
Juan Santoya. Mr. Santoya presented to Mayor Carpenter, the Texas Comptroller Gold
Leadership Circle award. This is a recognition given to local governments who strive to
achieve a high standard of transparency on line. Mr. Santoya stated that this was a team
effort he thanked Ms. Shelly Krause of the Purchasing and Asset Management Department
and her assistance as well as other members of the Finance and IT Departments for assisting
in gathering and submitting the information. Mr. Santoya stated that our goal is to provide
this type of information on line for our citizens. Mr. Santoya stated that on the Texas
Comptroller of Public Accounts website the City of Schertz listing will now display the Gold
seal to indicate that we have received this award. Mayor Carpenter read the award. Mayor
and Council congratulated staff.
City Manager John Kessel recognized Police Chief Michael Hansen who introduced and
recognized Corporal Steve Rolison who recently competed in the Texas Police Olympic
Games last week. Corporal Rolison stated he received gold medals in the 10K and 5K run
which includes all age groups. He stated in his age group he received gold medals in the 800
and 1500 meter race, as well as receiving a bronze medal in the 400 meter relay.
Chief Hansen also recognized the Police Department?s newest member ?Rambo? a 3 year old
Dutch Sheppard and his trainer/handler Officer Jacob Gonzalez. Chief Hansen stated that
Officer Gonzalez has started his handler certification training and that Rambo will be utilized
as a narcotics dog and will be deployed in the next few weeks.
Hearing of Residents:
This time is set aside for any person who wishes to address the City Council. Each person should fill
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out the speaker?s register prior to the meeting. Presentations should be limited to no more than
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.
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Discussion by the Council of any item not on the agenda shall be limited to statements of specific
factual information given in response to any inquiry, a recitation of existing policy in response to an
inquiry, and/or a proposal to place the item on a future agenda. The presiding officer, during the
Hearing of Residents portion of the agenda, will call on those persons who have signed up to speak
in the order they have registered.
Mayor Carpenter recognized the following citizens who spoke:
Ms. Clare Layton, 12231 Lost Meadows Drive, who congratulated the City for achieving the
top level of the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Gold Leadership Circle Award. She
spoke on more transparency. She requested Council not place contract items on the consent
agenda. She asked for items such as name of the prospective contractor, the contractor?s
home city, and the amount of money involved be included. Ms. Layton also addressed the
use of Consultants.
Ms. Maggie Titterington, Schertz Chamber President who provided information regarding
upcoming Chamber Events.
Mr. Robert Brockman, 1000 Elbel, who requested that agenda item 2 be taken off the consent
agenda and discussed separately.
Ms. Melinda Steadman, 3133 Muntjac, who spoke regarding the placement of basketball
goals. She expressed her concerns for it being in the nuisance ordinance and addressed other
issues that were in the nuisance as well.
Matthew Thompson, 1196 FM 78, who provided information on upcoming events at Kung
Jung Mu Sul of Schertz, inviting members of Council to attend. Matthew provided a copy of
the brochure of the upcoming events.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Scagliola who requested that agenda item 2 be
removed from the consent agenda for separate action.
Consent Agenda Items
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.
Minutes
1. - Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the Regular
Recommend approval.
Meeting of June 11, 2013. (J. Kessel/B. Dennis)
Resolution No. 13-R-49
3. ? Consideration and/or action approving a Resolution authorizing a
Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the Harris County Department of Education (HCDE),
and other matters in connection therewith. (J. Bierschwale/R. Duprat-Waldo)
The following was read into record:
RESOLUTION NO. 13-R-49
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
AUTHORIZING A COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH THE
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HARRIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (HCDE), AND OTHER
MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Scagliola, who moved, seconded by
The vote was
Councilmember Verinder to approve the consent agenda items 1 and 3.
unanimous with Mayor Pro-Tem Edwards, Councilmembers Fowler, Scagliola, Antuna
and Verinder voting yes and no one voting no. Motion Carried.
Discussion and Action Items
Resolution No. 13-R-39
2. ? Discussion and consideration and/or action approving a
Resolution authorizing a Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department Naming
Rights and Endorsement Policy and other matters in connection therewith. (B. James/G.
Logan)
The following was read into record:
RESOLUTION NO. 13-R-39
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
AUTHORIZING A PARKS, RECREATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
DEPARTMENT NAMING RIGHTS AND ENDORSEMENT POLICY AND OTHER
MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
Mayor Carpenter recognized Parks, Recreation and Community Services Director George
Logan who introduced this item stating that action requested of Council is to approve the
revised policy incorporating the changes which authorizes a Parks, Recreation and
Community Services Department Naming Rights and Endorsement Policy. This ?Policy? is
not intended to circumvent City of Schertz standard operating procedures/means to maintain
or improve parks, recreational, and community facilities. Rather, this ?Policy? provides for
the enhancement of community facilities through donations provided by local benefactors
and corporations.
The ?Policy? identifies several categories that would qualify for naming rights and
endorsements by the City Council of the City of Schertz. He stated it is important to note that
all potential donations for naming rights, regardless of category, will be fully vetted through
the City of Schertz management and legal staff before moving forward with this process. This
will be accomplished in each case to ensure that both the donor and the gift are appropriate and
consistent with the City of Schertz mission statement.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Mayor Pro-Tem Edwards, who moved, seconded by
The vote was unanimous
Councilmember Scagliola to approve Resolution No. 13-R-39.
with Mayor Pro-Tem Edwards, Councilmembers Fowler, Scagliola, Antuna and Verinder
voting yes and no one voting no. Motion Carried.
Ordinance No. 13-T-18
4. ? Consideration and/or action approving an Ordinance authorizing a
budget adjustment to transfer personnel budget funds from Engineering Department to the
Information Technologies Department; repealing all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in
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First Reading
conflict with this Ordinance; and providing an effective date. (B. James/M.
Clauser)
The following was read into record
ORDINANCE NO. 13-T-18
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
AUTHORIZING A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT TO TRANSFER PERSONNEL
BUDGET FUNDS FROM ENGINEERING DEPT TO THE INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGIES DEPARTMENT; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS
OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT WITH THIS ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Mayor Carpenter recognized Executive Director of Development Brian James who introduced
this item stating that action requested of Council is to approve a budget adjustment transfer
from the Engineering personnel budget to the Information Technologies personnel budget due
to the reduction two (2) budget cycles ago when the open position for Administrative Assistant
was un-funded. Since that time, administrative duties have been performed by the
Department?s technical staff.
He stated the City Manager has determined that in order to better achieve its goals, it has
become necessary to restore that position to the Department. It was determined that the best
way to do so is to transfer a position of Administrative Assistant from the Engineering
Department to the Information Technologies Department. This transfer will have no fiscal
impact on the City and minimal changes to the Engineering Department as sufficient
administrative support is available from Public Works. In order to provide necessary funds
for the project, the City?s FY 2012-13 Budget must be amended. Staff recommends approval
of transferring $12,836 from the Engineering Department (173) to the Information
Technologies Department (853) for the transfer of the position of Administrative Assistant.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Fowler, who moved, seconded by
The vote was
Councilmember Scagliola, to approve Ordinance No. 13-T-18 on first reading.
unanimous with Mayor Pro-Tem Edwards, Councilmembers Fowler, Scagliola, Antuna
and Verinder voting yes and no one voting no. Motion Carried.
Roll Call Vote Confirmation
Mayor Carpenter recognized City Secretary Brenda Dennis who recapped the votes for the agenda
items 1 through 4.
Requests and Announcements
5. Announcements by City Manager
Citizen Kudos
Recognition of City employee actions
New Departmental initiatives
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No further announcements provided.
6. Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers that items be placed on a future City Council
agenda.
No items requested.
7. Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers to City Manager and Staff for information.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Verinder who requested additional information
from the Water and Wastewater Consultant. He wanted to know if the consultant could
provide information on what other cities were charging for their commercial and industrial
rates. He would like to see how Schertz stacks up with other jurisdictions. Executive
Director of Operations John Bierschwale stated that he will check with the consultant. If the
consultant does not have this information, we can do a survey in the area with our
department. He stated our numbers are shown in that report based upon the meter size, we
will see if the others cities have a commercial and industrial rate and provide the information
back to him.
8. 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
Upcoming City Council agenda items
Mayor Carpenter recognized Mayor Pro-Tem Edwards who stated he attended the Chamber
of Commerce luncheon today and found the subject of leadership very informative. Mayor
Pro-Tem thanked Maggie for what she has done with the Chamber.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Scagliola who stated he attended the following
events:
Friday, June 14, 2013, went to the Blue Bonnet Palace and saw a wonderful singer, a
man by the name of Mr. Michael Carpenter who was singing lead vocalist with the
Gary Glenn & the 20X Band.
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Saturday, June 15, 2013, 12 Annual Wilenchik Memorial Doggie Dash.
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Monday, June 17, 2013, Schertz Bank and Trust 100 Birthday celebration.
Tuesday, June 18, 2013, Schertz Chamber of Commerce luncheon.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Antuna who stated yesterday he attended the
monthly San Antonio ? Bexar County Metropolitan Planning Origination (MPO) meeting.
He stated that they have been working on expanding the number of board members. MPO
had voted for a 19 member board, but due to some lobbying with VIA Metropolitan Transit,
the Board voted to expand it to 21.
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Councilmember Antuna also stated he attended the Schertz Chamber luncheon today.
Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Verinder who stated he attended on Monday,
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June 17, 2013 the Schertz Bank & Trust 100 Birthday Celebration as well as the reception
that evening.
Mayor Carpenter thanked Councilmember Scagliola for his kind words stating that he did
have the opportunity to stand up with the band Friday night and play. Mayor Carpenter
stated he also attended the following events:
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Saturday, June 15, 2013, 12 Annual Wilenchik Memorial Doggie Dash. Mayor
Carpenter stated that he learned at this event that the Schertz Animal Control Facility
is celebrating its 1 year anniversary as a ?No kill for space facility?. He congratulated
the entire Animal Control department and the Schertz Humane Society for meeting
that milestone.
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Monday, June 17, 2013, Schertz Bank and Trust 100 Anniversary celebration.
Executive Session
Called under:
Section 551.071 Texas Government Code Deliberation regarding litigation, pending or
contemplated litigation;
Section 551.072 Texas Government Code - Deliberation regarding the purchase, exchange,
sale, lease, or value of real property, or real estate;
Section 551.074 Texas Government Code - Deliberation regarding personnel matters, policies,
duties, employment, and evaluation of certain public officials and employees;
Section 551.074 Texas Government Code ? Deliberation regarding personnel matters and the
appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the City
Manager.
Section 551.074 Texas Government Code ? Deliberation regarding personnel matters and the
appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of the City
Attorney.
Section 551.087 Texas Government Code ? Deliberation regarding Economic Development
Negotiations.
Mayor Carpenter recessed the regular meeting into executive session at 7:00 p.m.
Reconvene into Regular Session
Mayor Carpenter reconvened into regular session at 9:10 p.m.
9. Take any actiondeemed necessary as a result of the Executive Session.
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No action taken.
Adjournment
As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:11 p.m. Go Spurs Go!
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Mayor, Michael R. Carpenter
ATTEST:
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City Secretary, Brenda Dennis
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Agenda No. 2
CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
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City Council Meeting: June 18, 2013
Department: Engineering (173) and
Information Technologies (853)
Subject: Ordinance No. Ordinance No. 13-T-18
Budget Adjustment to provide of funds for
the transfer of an open position of
Administrative Assistant from the
Engineering Department to the
Information Technologies Department
Final Reading)
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BACKGROUND
Efficient and effective operations of the Information Technologies Department in support of the
core priorities as identified by Council and put into practice by Management, are crucial to the
success of those endeavors. As the City continues to grow the abilities and resources needed to
manage the City?s technologies grows as well.
The Information Technologies Department?s manpower resources were reduced two budget
cycles ago when the open position for Administrative Assistant was de-funded. Since that time
administrative duties have been performed by the Department?s technical staff.
City Management has determined that in order to better achieve its goals, it has become
necessary restore that position to the Department. It was determined that the best way to do so is
to transfer a position of Administrative Assistant from the Engineering Department to the
Information Technologies Department. This transfer will have no fiscal impact on the City and
minimal changes to the Engineering Department as sufficient administrative support is available
from Public Works. In order to provide necessary funds for the project, the City?s 2012-13
Budget must be amended to show a transfer in the amount of $12,836.00 to the Information
Technologies Department (853) from the Engineering Department (173).
Goal
Provide a transfer of funding to facilitate the transfer of a position of Administrative
Assistant from the Engineering Department (173) to the Information Technologies
Department (853).
Community/City Benefit
Providing the Information Technologies Department with much-needed administrative help
will improve the Department?s ability to manage the City?s technology systems. This transfer
will fill a gap in personnel that has been in place for the last 2 budget cycles, relieving the
burden of day-to-day administration that currently is placed on the IT technical staff.
Summary of Recommended Action
Approve transferring $12,836.00 from the Engineering Department (173) to the Information
Technologies Department (853) for the transfer of the position of Administrative Assistant.
FISCAL IMPACT
This action will transfer $12,836.00 from the Engineering Department (173), to the
Information Technologies Department (853). The balance for the General Fund will not
change.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve Ordinance Number 13-T-18 final reading authorizing a budget amendment
transferring $12,836.00 from the Engineering Department (173) to the Information
Technologies Department (853).
ATTACHMENT(S)
Ordinance No. 13-T-18
ORDINANCE NO. 13-T-18
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SCHERTZ, TEXAS AUTHORIZING A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT TO
TRANSFER PERSONNEL BUDGET FUNDS FROM ENGINEERING
DEPT TO THE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGIES DEPARTMENT;
REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT WITH THIS ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
City
WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance 12-T-25, the City of Schertz (the ??) adopted the
Budget
budget for the City for the fiscal year 2012-2013 (the ?), which provides funding for the
City?s operations throughout the 2012-2013 fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that it is in the City?s best interest to transfer an
open position for Administrative Assistant from the Engineering Department (173) to the
Information Technologies Department (853); and
WHEREAS the CITY needs to adjust the Budget to transfer remaining personnel funds
of approximately $12,836 related to the open Administrative Assistant position to the
Information Technologies Department (853), from the Engineering Department (173); and
WHEREAS, City staff recommends that the City Council of the City adjust the Budget to
approve the transfer of funds from the Engineering Department (173) to the Information
Technologies Department (853); and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City has determined that it is in the best interest of
the City to adjust the Budget and approve the transfer of funds from the Engineering Department
(173) to the Information Technologies Department (853), for the transfer of an open position of
Administrative Assistant, as more fully set forth in this Ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS:
Section 1. The City shall adjust the Budget to transfer $12,836.00 from the Engineering
Department (173) to the Information Technologies Department (853), to fund the transfer of the
open position of Administrative Assistant from the Engineering Department (173) to the
Information Technologies Department (853).
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 Ordinance for all purposes and are adopted as a part
of the judgment and findings of the Council.
Section 3. 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 4. This Ordinance 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 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 6. 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 7. This Ordinance shall be effective upon the date of final adoption hereof and
any publication required by law.
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PASSED ON FIRST READING, the 18 day of June, 2013.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED ON SECOND READING, the 25th day of June,
2013.
CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
Mayor, Michael R. Carpenter
ATTEST:
City Secretary, Brenda Dennis
(CITY SEAL)
Agenda No. 3
CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
City Council Meeting: June 25, 2013
Department: Development Services
SubjectZC2013-008 ?
Conduct a public hearing,
upon a request for a proposed street name
change of Enterprise Avenue to Schertz
Parkway from the intersection of IH 35
frontage road extending north to the
Item to be
intersection of Lookout Road. ?
postponed.
The City of Schertz has requested that the street name of Enterprise Avenue be changed to
Schertz Parkway from the north side of IH 35 beginning at the intersection of the IH 35 frontage
road and extending north to the intersection of Lookout Road.
Affected property owners were notified on May 31, 2013. The Planning and Zoning Commission
held a public hearing and considered the street name change on June 12, 2013 and made a
recommendation for approval. The Selma Planning and Zoning Commission will consider the
request at their meeting of June 24, 2013 and at their City Council meeting of July 11, 2013.
Although this request was originally scheduled to be presented to the Schertz City Council for a
public hearing and consideration on June 25, 2013, it was decided to postpone the City Council
hearing until July 16, 2013 so that we can be aware of the outcome of the City of Selma?s
determination.
Property owners have been re-noticed of the City Council meeting scheduled for July 16, 2013.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that action on this item be postponed until July 16, 2013.
Agenda No. 4
CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
City Council Meeting: June 25, 2013
Department: Development Services
SubjectZC2013-009 -
Conduct a public hearing,
upon a request for a proposed street name
change of Lookout Road to Old Selma Road
from the intersection of Enterprise Avenue
extending east to the intersection of Tri-
Item to be postponed.
County Parkway ?
The City of Schertz has requested that the street name of Lookout Road be changed to Old Selma
Road located on the north side of IH 35 beginning at the intersection of Enterprise Avenue
extending east to the intersection of Tri-County Parkway.
Affected property owners were notified on May 31, 2013. The Planning and Zoning Commission
held a public hearing and considered the street name change on June 12, 2013 and tabled the
request. The Selma Planning and Zoning Commission will consider the request at their meeting
of June 24, 2013 and at their City Council meeting of July 11, 2013. Although this request was
originally scheduled to be presented to the Schertz City Council for a public hearing and
consideration on June 25, 2013, it was decided to postpone the City Council hearing until July
16, 2013 so that we can be aware of the outcome of the City of Selma?s determination.
Property owners have been re-noticed of the City Council meeting scheduled for July 16, 2013.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that action on this item be postponed until July 16, 2013.
Agenda No. 5
CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
City Council Meeting: June 25, 2013
Department: Parks andRecreation
Subject:Resolution 13-R-50 Contract for
construction of Three New
Baseball Fields
BACKGROUND
Goal
To provide the citizens with additional Baseball fields that meet the needs of the growing
community and the requirements of the 2010 Bond.
Community Benefit
The community will benefit from these three additional baseball fields in addition to the
existing four fields. As part of this project an equipment storage building and an additional
water fountain will also be constructed
Selection Process
The construction delivery method selected for this project is the Competitive Sealed Proposal
method (Section 2267.151). This method allows the City to select the most qualified firm
with cost as only one of the considerations in the evaluation process. This results in a higher
level of experience but may or may not be the lowest initial bid. This method allows the City
to enter into negotiations with the highest ranked firm regardless of the initial bid. If an
acceptable cost cannot be reached with the first ranked firm then negotiations are terminated
and negotiations with the second ranked firm are commenced. This continues through the
respondents until an acceptable cost is agreed upon or all submissions are rejected.
The city issued a Request for Competitive Sealed Proposals (RFCSP) on February 11, 2013
and received responses on February 26, 2013. Of the seven responses received two were non-
responsive. The remaining five responders were evaluated by the team using the criteria
published in the RFCSP. The Base Bids ranged from $1,498,000.00 to $1,860,000.00. Based
on the result of the evaluations the firm of D Wilson Construction Company was considered
the most qualified for the project. Because D Wilson?s bid was above the budgeted amount of
$1,500.00.00 the team entered into contract negotiations with them pursuant to Section
2267.151et seq. of the Texas Government Code. The team was successful in negotiating a
final contract that is below the current budget.
Summary of Recommended Action
Staff recommends approval of Resolution No.13-R-50 authorizing the City Manager to
execute a contract for the construction of the new baseball fields.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds will be from the 2010 Bond Package.
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of Resolution 13-R-50
ATTACHMENT(S)
Copy of D Wilson Construction Company Contract
Resolution No. 13-R-50
RESOLUTION NO. 13-R-50
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SCHERTZ, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THREE BASEBALL FIELDS, AN
EQUIPMENT STORAGE BUILDING AND ASSOCIATED SUPPORT
SYSTEMS AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
WHEREAS, the City staff of the City of Schertz (the ?City?) has recommended that the
City enter into an agreement with D. Wilson Construction Company, Inc. for the construction of
three baseball fields, an equipment storage building and associated support systems; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the City to
contract with D. Wilson Construction Company, Inc., and the Contract attached hereto as
Exhibit A (the ?Contract?).
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 and
deliver the Contract with D. Wilson Construction Company, Inc. in substantially the form set
forth on Exhibit A. The total amount payable under this Contract shall not exceed $1,480,000.00
plus $20,000.00 of City contingency funds for a total amount of $1,500,000.00.
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 25th day of June, 2013.
CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
Michael R Carpenter, Mayor
ATTEST:
Brenda Dennis, City Secretary
(CITY SEAL)
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EXHIBIT A
D WILSON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY CONTRACT
Agenda No.6
CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
City Council Meeting: June 25, 2013
Department: Parks andRecreation
Subject: Resolution 13-R-51Contract for Renovation of
the existing Soccer Fields and construction of a
new Concession Building and associated support
systems
BACKGROUND
Goal
To provide the citizens with 12 renovated soccer fields, hard surface parking lots for 672 cars plus
designated bus parking and a new Concession Building that incorporates permanent toilet facilities that
meets the needs of the growing community and the requirements of the 2010 Bond.
Community Benefit
The community will benefit from these renovated soccer fields and hard surface parking lots and the new
concession building containing permanent toilet facilities.
Selection Process
The construction delivery method selected for this project is the Competitive Sealed Proposal method
(Section 2267.151). This method allows the City to select the most qualified firm with cost as only one of
the considerations in the evaluation process. This results in a higher level of experience but may or may not
be the lowest initial bid. This method allows the City to enter into negotiations with the highest ranked firm
regardless of the initial bid. If an acceptable cost cannot be reached with the first ranked firm then
negotiations are terminated and negotiations with the second ranked firm are commenced. This continues
through the respondents until an acceptable cost is agreed upon or all submissions are rejected.
The city issued a Request for Competitive Sealed Proposals (RFCSP) on March 18, 2013 and received
responses on April 4, 2013. Of the five responses received one was non-responsive. The remaining four
responders were evaluated by the team using the criteria published in the RFCSP. The Base Bids ranged
from $3,650,000.00 to $3,949,820.00. Based on the result of the evaluations the firm of Alpha Building
Corporation was considered the most qualified for the project. Because Alpha Building Corporation?s bid
was above the budgeted amount of $3,500.00.00 the team entered into contract negotiations with them
pursuant to Section 2267.151 et seq. of the Texas Government Code. The team was successful in
negotiating a final contract that can be accomplished within the available 2010 Bond funds.
Summary of Recommended Action
Staff recommends approval of Resolution No. 13-R-51 authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract
for the renovated soccer fields, hard surface parking lots and a new Concession Building that incorporates
toiles facilities and associates support systems.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds will be from the 2010 Bond Package.
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of Resolution 13-R-51
ATTACHMENT(S)
Copy of Alpha Building Corporation Contract
Resolution No. 13-R-51
RESOLUTION NO. 13-R-51
A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SCHERTZ, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
FOR THE RENOVATION OF THE EXISTING SOCCER FIELDS AND
CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW CONCESSION BUILDING AND PARKING
LOTS AND ASSOCIATED SUPPORT SYSTEMS AND OTHER
MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH
WHEREAS, the City staff of the City of Schertz (the ?City?) has recommended that the
City enter into an contract with Alpha Building Corporation for the
renovation of the existing
and associated support
soccer fields and construction of A new concession buildingand parking lots
systems; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the City to
contract with Alpha Building Corporation and the Contract attached hereto as Exhibit A (the
?Contract?).
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 and
deliver the Contract with Alpha Building Corporation in substantially the form set forth on
Exhibit A. The total amount payable under this Contract shall not exceed $3,504,037.00 plus
$35,000.00 of City contingency funds for a total amount of $3,539,037.00.
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 25th day of June, 2013.
CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
Michael R Carpenter, Mayor
ATTEST:
Brenda Dennis, City Secretary
(CITY SEAL)
50234811.1
EXHIBIT A
D WILSON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY CONTRACT
Agenda No. 7
CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM
City Council Meeting: June 25, 2013
Department: City Manager
Subject: Ordinance No. 13-T-19
Budget Adjustment to provide of funds for
the CPS Energy Pfeil Road Project.
First Reading)
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BACKGROUND
A request has been made by CPS Energy to fund the cost to replace a section of old wood poles
to steel poles on a project off of Pfeil Road costing $13,232.65. Since the cost of steel poles is
roughly double of wooden poles, CPS is asking Schertz to fund this cost difference. In the past,
this cost would have been potentially covered by the former CPS CEID Fund that has since been
dissolved and excess funds disbursed to suburban cities including Schertz.
Schertz has received a payout of $264,330 and now has an estimated balance of $105,727
following a payment to Capital Group for a rebate of property taxes in FY 2012-13 of $158,603.
Sufficient funds exist in this fund to cover this request.
Goal
Provide funding for the differential cost for steel poles in the Pfeil Road electric system
upgrade.
Community/City Benefit
This action will further the efforts of the City to utilize steel utility poles instead of wooden
poles to provide for a potentially longer lifespan and is more aesthetically pleasing than
wood.
Summary of Recommended Action
Approve transferring $13,300 from CPS CEID fund reserves to a budgeted line item for
payment of the utility upgrade.
FISCAL IMPACT
This action will transfer $13,300 from CPS CEID fund reserves to a budgeted line item for
payment of the utility upgrade.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve Ordinance No. 13-T-19 on first reading authorizing a budget amendment
transferring $13,300 from CPS CEID fund reserves to a budgeted line item for payment of
the utility upgrade.
ATTACHMENT(S)
Ordinance No. 13-T-19
ORDINANCE NO. 13-T-19
AN ORDINANCE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
SCHERTZ, TEXAS AUTHORIZING A BUDGET ADJUSTMENT TO
RECOGNIZE AN ADDITIONAL TRANSER FROM THE CPS CIED
FUND FOR AN ELECTRICAL UPGRADE PROJECT OFF PFEIL ROAD;
REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN
CONFLICT WITH THIS ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
City
WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance 12-T-25, the City of Schertz (the ??) adopted the
Budget
budget for the City for the fiscal year 2012-2013 (the ?), which provides funding for the
City?s operations throughout the 2012-2013 fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, the City needs to adjust the Budget to recognize an additional $13,300.00
for electrical upgrades on Pfeil Road from CPS CIED fund; and
WHEREAS, City staff recommends that the City Council of the City adjust the Budget
and approve recognition of funds from the CPS CIED Funds for the electrical upgrades; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City has determined that it is in the best interests of
the City to adjust the Budget and approve the expenditure related to the electrical upgrades, as
more fully set forth in this Ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS:
Section 1. The City shall adjust the Budget and shall recognize an additional $13,300.00
from the CPS CIED Fund to fund the electrical upgrades on Pfeil Road.
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 Ordinance for all purposes and are adopted as a part
of the judgment and findings of the Council.
Section 3. 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 4. This Ordinance 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 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 6. 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 7. This Ordinance shall be effective upon the date of final adoption hereof and
any publication required by law.
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PASSED ON FIRST READING, the 25 day of June, 2013.
PASSED, APPROVED and ADOPTED ON SECOND READING, the ____ day of
_____________, 2013.
CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS
Michael R. Carpenter, Mayor
ATTEST:
Brenda Dennis, City Secretary
(CITY SEAL)
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