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05-13-2014 Agenda with Backup (2)REGULAR SESSION CITY COUNCIL May 13,2014,6:00 P.M. HAL BALDWIN MUNICIPAL COMPLEX COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1400 SCHERTZ PARKWAY BUILDING #4 SCHERTZ, TEXAS 78154 City of Schertz Core Values Do the right thing Do the best you can Treat others the way you would want to be treated Work together cooperatively as a tea Call to Order — City Council Regular Session Invocation and Pledtes of Allegiance to the Flags of the United States and State of Texas. (Pastor Ryan Russell, Victory Assembly of God, Universal City) City Events and Announcements • Announcements of upcoming City Events (J. Bierschwale /B. James) • Announcements and recognitions by City Manager (J. Kessel) Presentation • Hal Baldwin Scholarship Award Recommendations (B. Cantu /S. Gonzales) • Proclamation recognizing Small Business Week • Proclamation recognizing National Public Works Week • Proclamation recognizing National Police Week Hearing of Residents This time is set aside for any person who wishes to address the City Council. Each person should fill out the speaker's register prior to the meeting. Presentations should be limited to no more than 3 minutes. All remarks shall be addressed to the Council as a body, and not to any individual member thereof. Any person making personal, impertinent, or slanderous remarks while addressing the Council may be requested to leave the meeting. Discussion by the Council of any item not on the agenda shall be limited to statements of specific factual information given in response to any inquiry, a recitation of existing policy in response to an inquiry, and /or a proposal to place the item on a future agenda. The presiding officer, during the Hearing of Residents portion of the agenda, will call on those persons who have signed up to speak in the order they have registered. 05 -13 -2014 Council Agenda 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 — Approve the minutes of the regular meeting of May 06, 2014 (J. Kessel /B. Dennis) 2. Ordinance No. 1.4 -D -22 — Consideration and/or action approving an Ordinance amending the City's Code of Ordinances by revising Section 86 -115 maximum speed limits generally on Pfeil Road from Ware Seguin Road to IH 10. Final Reading (K. Woodlee /L. Busch) Roll Call Vote Confirmation Requests and Announcements 3. Announcements by City Manager • Citizen Kudos • Recognition of City employee actions • New Departmental initiatives 4. Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers that items be placed on a future City Council agenda. 5. 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 6. Information available in City Council packets — NO DISCUSSION TO OCCUR • Country Club Overpass — TxDOT Response Adjournment 05 -13 -2014 City Council Agenda Page - 2 - CERTIFICATION I, BRENDA DENNIS, CITY SECRETARY OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, DO HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE ABOVE AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THE OFFICIAL :BULLETIN BOARDS ON THIS THE 9TH DAY OF MAY 2014 AT 11:30 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. greo, (n �eww ,bs Brenda Dennis CPM, TRMC, MMC, City Secreta 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 , 2014. Title: 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 call 210 - 619 -1030. The City Council for the City of Schertz reserves the right to adjourn into executive session at any time during the course of this meeting to discuss any of the matters listed above, as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act. Executive Sessions Authorized: This agenda has been reviewed and approved by the City's legal counsel and the presence of any subject in any Executive Session portion of the agenda constitutes a written interpretation of Texas Government Code Chapter 551 by legal counsel for the governmental body and constitutes an opinion by the attorney that the items discussed therein may be legally discussed in the closed portion of the meeting considering available opinions of a court of record and opinions of the Texas Attorney General known to the attorney. This provision has been added to this agenda with the intent to meet all elements necessary to satisfy Texas Government Code Chapter 551.144(c) and the meeting is conducted by all participants in reliance on this opinion. 05 -13 -2014 City Council Agenda Page - 3 - COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS Mayor Carpenter Mayor Pro -Tem Scallhola — Place 2 Audit Committee Animal Control Advisory Committee Hal Baldwin Scholarship Committee Cibolo Valley Local Government Corporation Interview Committee for Boards and Commissions Schertz Seguin Local Government Corporation Investment Advisory Committee Interview Committee for Boards and Commissions TIRZ II Board Sweetheart Advisory Committee Councilmember Fowler — Place 1 Councilmember John - Place 3 Interview Committee for Boards and Commissions Schertz Housing Board Liaison Randolph Joint Land Use Study (JLUS) Executive Committee Councilmember Edwards — Place 4 Councilmember — Duke — Place 5 Audit Committee Audit Committee ASA Commuter Rail District Board — Lone Star Investment Advisory Committee Hal Baldwin Scholarship Committee 05 -13 -2014 City Council Agenda Page - 4 - Agenda No. 1 CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM City Council Meeting: May 13, 2014 . Department: Subject: City Secretary Minutes The City Council held a regular meeting on May 6, 2014 WLTG • �On None RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends Council approve the minutes of the regular meeting on May 6, 2014. Minutes — regular meeting May 6, 2014 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING May 6, 2014 A Regular Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, on May 6, 2014, . 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: Mayor Michael Carpenter Councilmember Jim Fowler Councilmember Cedric Edwards Staff Present: Deputy City Manager John Bierschwale Chief of Staff Bob Cantu City Secretary Brenda :Dennis Call to Order Mayor Pro -Tem David Scagliola Councilmember Daryl John Councilmember Matthew Duke Mayor Carpenter called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:1 the Supreme Court did make a decision this week that said is an integral part of who we are as a nation and is protect Mayor Carpenter commented that at the beginning of town meetings el., While we have always known • Announcements, of upcoming`City Events (J. Bierschwale /B. James) Mayer Carpenter recognized Executive Director of Development Brian James who provided the fal owing announcements and ubcomin4 events: • Thursday,, May 8, Northeast Partnership Meeting, Olympia Hills Golf & Conference Center, 11:30 a.m.; to 1:00 p.m. • Saturday, May, 10, 13th Annual Homes for Pets / Schertz Humane Society Doggie Dash - Pawsome 80's- Fueled Doggie Dash 5K run & 3K Walk,_Pickrell Park, 8:00 a.m. Ca11210- 566 -7776 for more info or register online at www.homesfo!pets.org/dog ieg dash. • Saturday, May 10, Ribbon Cutting and Dedication of the Hal Baldwin Memorial Plaza, in front of City Hall, 10:00 a.m. • Saturday, May 10, Sweet Savanna Hog Wild, 2nd Annual Dinner and Dance, Knights of Columbus Hall in Schertz, 6:30 - Midnight. Tickets are $25 each, includes dinner, dance, live and silent auction, entertainment provided by: Two Tons of Steel. (Brochure has been placed in your mailboxes) 05 -06 -201.4 Minutes Page -1- Mayor Carpenter recognized Deputy City Manager John Bierschwale who stated Guadalupe County Commissioners Court took action to join in the contested court case against Post Oak Landfill that is 20 feet above the recharge of our water supply. Staff will keep Council informed as the case develops. Mayor Carpenter stated that Councilmember Edwards has an opportunity this evening to go honor one of his children, and he has asked if they could move directly into some of the business of the City this evening so that he can go with his family. Mayor Carpenter stated that with the indulgence of Council he will move things around this evening. Mayor Carpenter first recognized Ian Parker, Boy Scout with Troop 343 in Selma who was here this evening pursing his Eagle Scout. Ian stood to be recognized. Mayor Carpenter moved to the hearing of residents' portion Hearing of Residents: Mayor Carpenter recognized the following who •. W.-Glen Outlaw,, X729 Forsyth Park, who spoke regarding his concern of giving the maintenax ce and operations of the natatorium to the YMCA. He strongly urged Council to look for other alternatives. He understands that the City is not financially able to operate he facility themselves and understands the need to find a 3rd party to 'take care of this for the City. He finds it objectionable that he is forced to pay 'hundreds of dollars to use a facility that he as a resident is funding the construction of He doesn't expect to use the facility for free and would like the City to come up with 'an alternative that allows resident participation and use of the facility without the need to join the YMCA. • Ms. Maggie Titterington, Chamber President who provided information regarding their upcoming events, which included: - Wednesday, May 7, Chamber after hours mixer, El Charro Mexican Restaurant 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. - Tuesday, May 20, Chamber Luncheon, 11:30 to 1:00 p.m., Dr. Gibson from the Schertz Cibolo Universal City ISD will be addressing the Chamber on the growth and upcoming changes in the SUCISD. 05 -06 -201.4 Minutes Page - 2 - - Wednesday, June 11, 5:30 to 8:00 p.m., the Chamber will be celebrating 9 years as a Chamber. Ratama Park has graciously offered to host the event. She stated that you will need a ticket to get in so contact the Chamber. Ms. Titterington stated that the Chamber is averaging about 100 visitors per month and fielding 250 phone calls. She expects things will start to increase even more as the summer approaches. From January through March, there have been almost 1,200 inquiries for residential relocations, 1,200 blind searches through the internet, and almost 2,500 searches for tourism, restaurants and retail, as well as almost 2,300 searches through yahoo. People are looking us up. Ms. Titterington stated that on Tuesday, May 13,'2,0,l* at 9:30 a.m., Leslie Mouton and KSAT News will be coming out to feature a story, on the Veterans Plaza. They will play it on the Memorial Day weekend to bring more' awareness on how the residents got together with the help of the city to fundraise and after three years this project will be finished. Tf anyone wants to come out they are welcome. Mayor Carpenter moved to the business portion Consent Agenda Items The Consent Agenda is considered self -e motion. There will be no separate discus Consent Agenda upon the request of the Ma 1. Minutes — Dennis) 2. Ordinance No. Code (UDC) by (B. Jam s1M, $q following AN ORDIN ZONING TEXAS TO HOME DAY of a 9 Approval of an Into and will be enacted by the Council with one iese items unless thev are removed from the of April 22, 2014 (J. Kessel/B. dinance amending the Unified Development t for 4202 Wensledale Drive. Final Reading CE NO. 14 -5 -19 CE BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS 02 WENSLEDALE DRIVE, SCHERTZ, GUADALUPE COUNTY, LLOW A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR OPERATION OF AN IN- 3. Ordinance No. 14 -D -21 — Approve an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Schertz, Texas to prohibit parking on the south side of Arroyo Verde from the driveway of the Oaks of Green Valley Shopping Center to the bridge structure. Final Reading (K. Woodlee /L. Busch) The following was read into record: 05 -06 -201.4 Minutes Page - 3 - M'1 10r-1106 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 ARTICLE V, SECTION 86 -149 PARKING PROHIBITED ON ROADWAYS MAINTAINED BY THE CITY OF SCHERTZ; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 4. Resolution No. 14 -R -39 — Approval of a Resolution authorizing a Master Lease Agreement for the Parks, Recreation, and Community Services Department: 11. James /C. VanZandt/M. Trainor) The following was read into record: RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF AUTHORIZING A MASTER LEASE AG RECREATION, AND COMMUNITY SREVIC MATTERS IN CONNETION THEREWITH. 5. Resolution No. 14 -R -41— AT Medical Management, Inc. (J. The following was read into record: A RESOLUTIOP AUTHORIZING AGREEMENT. 6. Resolution No. 14-RR42 A Solutions, Inc., for new MW81 The following was read into record: lotion UTION. NO. 14 -R -41 CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS CENT FOR THE PARKS, 1PARTMENT; AND OTHER zing an agreement with Wellmed COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS MENDMENT TO THE WELLMED OPERATING of a Resolution authorizing a purchase with Motorola puters and Hardware for Patrol Vehicles. (B. James /M. RESOLUTION NO. 14 -R -42 A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS AUTHORIZING A PURCHASE WITH MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR NEW MW 810 COMPUTERS AND HARDWARE FOR PATROL VEHICLES TO BECOME COMPLIANT WITH THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFORMATION SECURITY MANDATE, AND OTHER MATTERS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH 05 -06 -201.4 Minutes Page - 4 - Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Fowler, who moved, seconded by Councilmember Edwards, to approve the consent agenda items one through six. The vote was unanimous with Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola, Councilmembers Fowler, John, Edwards and Duke voting yes and no one voting no. Motion Carried. Discussion and Action Items 7. Ordinance No. 14 -F -18 — Consideration and/or action approving an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 14 -F -01, City Public Service (CPS Energy); amending the City's Franchise Fee. First Reading (J. Kessel /J. Kessel) The following was read into record: ORDINANCE NO. 14 -F- Mayor Carpenter recognized Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola, who moved, seconded by Councilmember Fowler, to approve Ordinance No. 14 -F -18 first reading. The vote was unanimous with Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola, Councilmembers Fowler, John, Edwards and Duke voting yes and no one voting no. Motion Carried. 8. Ordinance No. 14 -D -22 — Consideration and /or action approving an Ordinance amending the City's Code of Ordinances by revising Section 86 -115 maximum speed limits generally on Pfeil Road from Ware Seguin Road to IH 10. First Reading (K. Woodlee /L. Busch) 05 -06 -201.4 Minutes Page - 5 - The following was read into record: 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 -1.15, MAXIMUM LIMITS GENERALLY ON SPECIFIC STREETS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Mayor Carpenter recognized Engineer -In- Training Larry stating the speed limit on Pfeil Road has been 20 mph si; City. In the past years, development and traffic has increa Engineering completed a traffic study in the area to detri roadway. The 85- percentile results were a higher, spe recommends that a safe traveling speed for Pfeil Roadis 3( The Traffic Safety Advisory Commission recommended April 3, 2014. Fiscal Impact: $200 for sign paid Maintenance. Staff recommends approval of first reading, jo introduced this item ;a was annexed into the area. Public Works and ppropriate speed for the 0 mph; however, staff val at their regular meeting on from 101- 359 -551 600 Street Mayor Carpenter recognized Mayor Pro -Tern Scagliola, who moved, seconded by Councilmember Edwards, to approve Ordinance No. 14 -D -22 first reading. The vote was unanimous with Mayor Pro -Tem Seagliola ;' Couneilmember , Fowler, John, Edwards and Duke voting yes and no one voting no: Motion,: C' arried. Mayor Carpenter moved Workshop • Discussion and update regarding, the development and transition plan for the Schertz Senior Center: (Iegitested by Mayor Pro -Tern Scagliola) (B. James /C. VanZandt) Mayor Carpenter ,iredognized'�Executive Director of Development Brian James who stated that in early February oaf this year the City took over the operations of the Schertz Area Semor, Center after it I Was decided to terminate the existing agreement with the Comal County Senior Citizens Foundation. Some Parks and Recreation staff members, George Logan, Chuck Van Zandt and Sandy Bryant were moved over there to begin managing it. Sherry Davis was alp sent to assist for a while to get them up and running. Additionally, they also had sonde assistance from the general parks staff and general services staff. This action was taken for the purpose of getting a feel for what the Senior Center was all about, what issues and challenges they were facing and where we might need to head next. The consensus is that managing the Senior Center is a lot of work. Although the seniors also pitched in to help, it should not be another job for them but rather a benefit for them. However, they should also have a say in how it is run. Another discovery was that it takes a special set of skills to run a Senior Center. It's not the kind of thing we here at the City do. If we really want to move it forward, we need to go about it in a more thoughtful way. Chamber President Maggie Titterington was instrumental in working with local businesses to provide a lunch each day for the $4 Senior Center fee. 05 -06 -201.4 Minutes Page - 6 - However, this method does not provide meals that meet the requirements of all the seniors, some of whom may have special dietary needs. What is now recommended is that we go out to the public and get Request for Proposals (RFP). We would work with the Senior Center members and get a draft together about what it is they want the Senior Center to offer. We would put that RFP out there and then gather and evaluate those responses and come back to Council with a recommendation. If we do not get any quality satisfying responses, we will have to regroup and revisit what it would take to run it in -house and determine what additional staff we would need and, what specific skills they would be required to have. This is what staff is recommending now. Our hope is that we will be able to find some entity that says yes this is what we do and we have the experience and skills tb run a senior facility. If there is no objection, staff will put together an RFP document, sit down with the seniors soon and get their input and see what we get back in responses. Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Duke who agreed ' that we need to provide a high quality service to the seniors and explore our, options: He asked ifwe are going out for an RFP as a turn-key job. Mr. James stated we =were indeed looking for -gin entire range of services. We may get entities who partner up with other providers or an entity that provides the entire range of services themselves. Mr: 'Duke stated'e would like to see some input from the seniors themselves and Mr. James said he didn't know to what degree that would happen but they could definitely arrange for maybe the top three candidates to come in and make a presentation or hold a public hearing so the Seniors,could hear what was offered. Councilmember Edwards asked wheal own senior programs. Mr. James state, churches who ran their own congregate any churches in the area that run their Low of any, but there were a number of ich did include their senior members. ber Scaglicla stated we do need buy in, engagement and empowerment from the should give them the option to choose what they want. Lastly, Mr. Jaynes thanked the IT Department who has stepped up to the plate and helped to set up the office.ith a printer and new sound system. Councilmember Edwards left at 6:39 p.m. Mayor Carpenter moved to the presentation portion of the agenda. Presentation • Presentation regarding the City Secretary Department (B. Dennis /D. Schmoekel) 05 -06 -201.4 Minutes Page - 7 - Mayor Carpenter recognized City Secretary Brenda Dennis and Deputy City Secretary Donna Schmoekel who gave a presentation regarding the duties of their office and answering questions from Council. Deputy City Secretary Donna Schmoekel explained briefly the assignment of the Strike Team, regarding laserfiche. Councilmember Fowler asked if each department would be able to input all their own data by using the electronic laserfiche software. The answer was yes, they would be able to do that. Councilmember Duke stated the laserfiche project appears to be one of the city's biggest projects from an efficiency standpoint. He knows that getting the information in the hands of the person who needs it and to be able to take action is a better, way of =becoming as efficient as possible. We need to make sure as a team we have the- tools educate ourselves. This contributes to the greater transparency we have afterwards. He recommended the laserfiche team establish provide Council a quarterly report of that infof until next year. Whether it is the number of c offered, or the number of people who are prof and help push this project out there. It is the become a better city. metrics to measure what is going on and ion in the future. It doesn't have to start you get, the number of e ,,lucation classes it in it,, whatever it is, we can monitor it ;inning of a> lot of great things for us to • Proclamation Municipal Clerks Week (Mayor Carpenter) Mayor Carpenter read and presented the • Presentation regarding different methods Citizens (Requested by Counpilmember i Mayor Car PowerPoint mail the de engage service and Donna. Departments and Council use to interact with ) (B. Cantu /L. Klepper) recognized Communications Manager Linda Klepper who gave a tatic til,,on corn unication interaction between the City Staff and the local ity Staff,uses a variety of options to disseminate data such as the Schertz -eleases, websites, videos, marketing material and other means. She 4iition of Customer Touchpoints as any encounter where customers and in the exchange 'of information, provide a service or handle a transaction. neth6ds of mail, face to face conversations, websites, phone calls, and e- more common forms of trading information with our residents and business n order to keep track of our efficiency in this area we need to develop an inventory document ' -to keep updating over time and peruse to review our progress. She displayed an ekAmple of a spreadsheet of typical communication items to record data on. She stated she will be back in about six weeks with a more detailed plan of action. Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Duke who stated the vision is to engage our community in a two way communication exchange. It is the beginning of a more detailed process and the next step for us is what type of information goes through these channels and what happens to it. We may need to monitor some of these channels to see how we gather this information. 05 -06 -201.4 Minutes Page - 8 - Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Scagliola who stated he had a report to write on Social Media and Marketing. What is marketing? Well, you sell things. What does the City sell? Answer: services. We have a large base of customers. Councilmember Fowler asked if Ms. Klepper had contacted our Economic Development Department. She had not as of this time. He could see her involvement in the development of videos. Since EDC is involved in bringing businesses to the City, he thought it would be important for her to work with them on this subject. Mayor Carpenter stated a challenge every municipality has i garnering widespread community involvement. A lot of times the public does not know what is going on. We have struggled for many years to get the word out. How can we do, the work of the people unless we hear from the people directly more often? It is a chllengeidt we are working hard to remediate it. In reference to `consistent branding and marl presentations from the different City Departr PowerPoint. In three to four weeks he wants to talk about a policy item that says that presentati office and everyone will follow the established slide, `Who are our customers ?', he asked Ms. modifications that she would deem to die approl that slide to put on the desk of every person in, recognize all our customers who are all `Numbet Mayor Carpenter moved Workshop • General discussion Community Leaden some mro thoughts Mayor Carpenter pros this item 'aud,4n recent so having the longest from where we were ii workshop section of the he noticed when ;e have multiple everyone seems to ttse a different an item on the agenda to,have Council rid formats are the responsibility of this ding guidelines. Also, referencing the )er to,, revisit it and see if there are any or not, and subsequently get copies of nagement role in this city. We need to how to honor former Mayors and (J. Kessel) sized Councilmember Duke who stated that Councilmember Edwards on and words with him regarding this item as he is very passionate he would be happy to convey them to the Council. That being said, eded with the discussion. Mayor Carpenter stated he had asked for irises we have done things to honor Mayor Baldwin, and appropriately ,nure as Mayor in the city and having transformed us in many ways 1994 when he was first sworn in up until his passing in 2012. Mayor Carpenter mentioned the following points that have been covered in the past: Council had a discussion in January about how we might honor other past Mayors that have served, as well as others that have contributed to the City. We understand from gathering information that: ■ Mayor H. P. Thulemeyer served 1958 -1960 — Thulemeyer Park at Oak and Arrow was named. 05 -06 -201.4 Minutes Page - 9 - • Mayor Roy W. Richard served 1960 -1979 — FM 3009 was named after Roy Richard. Mayor Carpenter encouraged those to read about the accomplishments during this time in the minutes. He stated it is a remarkable course of events. • Mayor Jesse W. Graham 1972 -1973 — Not taken the opportunity to honor Mayor Graham. He was the only appointed Mayor by Council in the City's history. • Mayor Robert C. Bueker 1973 -1980 — not taken the opportunity to honor Mayor Bucker. Mayor Carpenter mentioned if you read the section of time in the minutes he was Mayor you will find amazing amount of accomplishments that were foundational under his leadership. • Mayor Jack M. Stomackin, 1980 -1982 — not taken the opportunity to honor Mayor Stomackin. Under his leadership the City moved up IH 35 on both sides up to the edge of New Braunfels, • Mayor Earl W. Sawyer 1982 -1994 —` iottaken the opportunity to honor Mayor Sawyer. Another amazing transitional time period during which so many foundational things occurred in'the City. • Mayor Harold D. Baldwin served; 1994 -2012 — City named the municipal complex after Mayor Hal Baldwin. Mayor Carpenter stated that we hiive an opportunity to discuss further about what we might do to honor some of the gentlemen that -have served; particularly ones that we feel have not yet been recognized but that made `significant :contributions t6 the City. Lastly, we have only one living Mayor from the previous seven and that is Mayor Bueker who he believes is 92 now and who will not be with us obviously for decades to come. Mayor Carpenter stated with the open commentary,for the reasons he placed th4 on the agenda, he would like defer to Councilmember Duke ' mho has some commentary from Councilmember Edwards and then he will move :"the conversation forward. Mayor Carpenter in Ma suggestion wonf be to re staff to put together what teilmember Duke who passed along Councilmember Bueker being the only living former Mayor and how nent of Industrial Park area, and how visionary it was, the Industrial Park in honor of Mayor Bueker, and also would look like to change the signage and do this in a Mayor Carpenter stated, that pursuant to the suggestion he provided background of what happened curing that time frame, 1973 to 1980. Mayor Carpenter stated that the land up to 35 was not in the boundaries of the City of Schertz. Mayor Bueker at that time was a realtor who met with the land owners. The Mayor had been in the military, stationed in Germany where he picked up a little German, just enough to go out and have a conversation with some of the landowners in the language they had grown up speaking. Mayor Bueker asked each of the landowners personally to commit to petitioning to be in or accepting the annexation of Schertz. If not for this, the land would not be here. Mayor Bueker saw how important it would be for the City of Schertz to be on both sides of 35. Our presence up and down 35 is where companies of GE Oil and Gas, Sysco Foods, Caterpillar, Amazon.com, reside. Mayor Carpenter stated that Amazon.com sits on a partial of land that was annexed in 1978 under Mayor Buekers leadership. He believes as does Councilmember 05 -06 -2014 Minutes Page -10 - Edwards that was a foundational set of events that have placed us in the position we are today. He believes it is worthy of being honored, and if possible of doing so while Mayor Bucker is living. Naming things after people the City has done very sparingly, done carefully and not lightly. He asked for comments from Council regarding naming the Industrial Park after Mayor Bucker. Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember Fowler who agrees with Mayor Carpenter in naming the business park after Mayor Bucker. Councilmember Fowler also suggested that maybe the Historical Committee could help in putting together a historical background of information. Councilmember Fowler stated that there might be other individuals of leadership that have shaped the City, and gave the example of,Steve Simonson. Mayor Carpenter recognized Mayor Pro -Tem Sc seminole personalities in the City that need to be Mayor Sawyer and his accomplishments during hi they can find information that he was involved in' Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola stated that if you do n, made your community what it is, if you deny ftrtL provided all of this for us, you are losing on a big Mayor Carpenter stated that with the comments it staff to let us know about the feasibility Mayor Bucker, something like an honor Richard. Come back to Council and lei . this type of request. Mayor Carpenter rt the Mayor and Council foil their insight bring the information back to-Council. renaming the :hint like F direction co they will move forward and ask ''T`ri County Business Park after M 3}0''being named after Mayor its that would be associated with Mager John Kessel who thanked this item, and he will have staff Mayor Carpenter recognized Deputy City Secretary Donna Schmoekel who recapped the votes of items 1 through 8. Mayor Carpent r"adjoumed into executive session at 7:37 p.m. under: 13. City Council will meet in closed session under section 551.072 Texas Government Code - Deliberation regarding the purchase of property generally located North of IH 10 and West of Cibolo Creek. Reconvene into Regular Session Mayor Carpenter reconvened into regular session at 7:53 p.m. 13 a. Take any necessary action based on discussions held in closed session under Agenda Item number 13. No action taken. 05 -06 -2014 Minutes Page - 11 - Requests and Announcements a 1.0 11 Announcements by City Manager • Citizen Kudos • Recognition of City employee actions • New Departmental initiatives Mayor Carpenter recognized City Manager John Kessel who stated that he received a copy of an email from a resident who had read the article on the sidewalks on FM 3009. Mr. Kessel read the letter where the citizens had mentioned walking aloe ",FM 3009 in 2012 where she had fallen and sprained her foot. She went on thanking those` that were responsible for raising funds for Schertz FM 3009 sidewalks. Mr. Kessel stated that they received a letter from' TxD Country Club Drive, which they were going to fund regarding traffic in that section. Mr. Kessel thanked others who worked on the project with TxDOT. fie ah again made a big difference in getting these projects thin the community is appreciated. by regarding the fl 35 overpass at study and other improvements Engineer Kathy Woodley and entioned that Council comments to TxDOT. Council's impact to t: a citizen regarding Mr. Brian James. The letter ane hPme we ran into a few issues that needed r, concerns to Mr. James who not only provided cted us to planning and zoning meetings where we felt valued as citizens and wish to recognize ,ees. Please recognized and thank Mr. James for less. phone calls and conversations in getting answers were not always the outcome we d a resolution." that items be placed on a future City Council Mayor Carpenter mentioned the one he requested earlier, which was for staff to come back with information on possibly renaming the Industrial Park after former Mayor Bueker. Mayor Carpenter, recognized Councilmember Fowler who requested staff in two weeks bring back informations re�4ardin4 the YMCA fees. 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 05 -06 -201.4 Minutes Page -12 - • Upcoming City Council agenda items Mayor Carpenter recognized Mayor Pro -Tem Scagliola who stated he attended the following events: • Wednesday, April 30, RACAP Ribbon Cutting /Plaque Presentation. He commented that on the 10th of May RACAP is cooperating with post office and they will be picking up nonperishable items. • Thursday, May 1, 2014, 1103 Storage Facility Ground breaking. • Thursday, May 1, 2014, Schertz Sweetheart Pageant. Great vent, a little bitter sweet to have to say good bye to the Sweetheart Court from 2013/2014, but we have a new Court to represent the City for 2014/2015. He thanked Mary and her staff for putting on the event. • Saturday, May 3, 2014, VFW Post #8315 Army Tank Re- Dedication ceremony. He stated that 20 years ago the tank was acquired and'being out `iri the sun it was getting weathered. The repainting of the tank and the re- dedication ceremony was a great event. Mayor Carpenter recognized Councilmember F events: he attended the following Mayor Carpenter stated he attended the Northeast Partnership Workshop. Same comments, the Northeast Partnership has begun to make the various interests that we share as a group of cities in the Metrocom more the fgcu than simply information at lunches or economic development. We continue to have that information shared at the lunches. Continue to have economic development as a focus, but focusing on how as a group we can further secure our interests in the region, not only with the MPO but in Austin and Washington D.C., continues to be a much broader focus then it used to be with that organization. Mayor Carpenter mentioned he also attended the VFW Army Tank Re- dedication ceremony, stating a fantastic refinishing of the tank that a lot of volunteers gave time and materials to bring the tank to where it is today. It had gone into a state of disrepair, and now it is pristine. 05 -06 -2014 Minutes Page -13 - Mayor Carpenter stated he wanted to comment on the Schertz Sweetheart Program. Councilmember Fowler made an important comment about the confidence the young ladies will carry forth from their participation in the program. He stated that he had spoken to Mr. Steve White at the end of the program last week and he made comment about a former Miss Schertz who just graduated from College, who is going to work in a Senators Office in Washington D.C. The comment she made to Mr. White was, and he is summarizing "I don't think I would have had the confidence to cold call a Senators office and say I want to come to work with you, had I not been in the Schertz Sweethearts Program." Again summarizing, it has vastly changed her confidence level, where she is basically not afraid to ask for anything. That is a great value that the program brings to participants of the City. Mayor Carpenter also mentioned that he and his wife Missy had the privilege of participating in the Fiesta Flambeau Parade and was recognized by many friends in San Antonio who reached out to him by either phone calls or Facebook. Mayor Carpenter stated that it warms his heart to drive around the City on the weekends to see the amount of activities. On the baseball fields, skate P*, at our various parks throughout the City, up and down the parkway. His point is that the work we do here has 'far reaching long term cascading effects on the people we are asked to represent, who are our friends and neighbors. Finally, and Mayor Carpenter came down frc latest acquisition. Mayor Carpenter showed,a given to the City as a situation vehicle (M others and it did not cost the city any money and generosity on this vehicle and stated that look like a Toyota Corolla. Adjournment As there was no ATTEST: City Secretary, 05 -06 -2014 Minutes Page -14 - the dais and showed on the overhead projector the :npletely refurbished large, ex- military unit that was ),,,indicating that this vehicle had been paid for by ✓Iayor; carpenter thanked everyone for their efforts r new, SWAT,:Vehicle makes Mayor Daly's vehicle at 8:11 p.m. Michael R. Carpenter, Mayor City Council Meeting: Department: Subject: Agenda No. 2 C 1' • 1 May 13, 2014 Public Works / Engineering Ordinance No. 14 -D -22- Providing that the Code of Ordinances for the City of Schertz be amended by revising section 86 -115 maximum speed limits generally on Pfeil Road from Ware Seguin Road to IH10. Final Reading The speed limit on Pfeil Road has been 20 mph since the area was annexed into the City. In the past years, development and traffic has increased in the area. Public Works and Engineering completed a traffic study in the area to determine the appropriate speed for the roadway. The 85- percentile results were a higher speed than 30 mph; however, staff recommends that a safe traveling speed for Pfeil Road is 30 mph. The Traffic Safety Advisory Commission recommended approval at their regular meeting on April 3, 2014. City Council approved this on first reading at their meeting of May 6, 2014. Goal To ensure that all streets maintained by the City are up to date in the City Code of Ordinances and reflect the appropriate speed limit for the roadway. Community Benefit City Ordinances are current and up to date regarding all streets owned and maintained by the City. Summary of Recommended Action Recommend approval of final reading of Ordinance 14 -D -22 of increasing the speed limit from 20 mph to 30 mph on Pfeil Road from Ware Seguin Road to IH10. FISCAL IMPACT $200 for signs paid for from 101- 359 - 551.600 Street Maintenance. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval of final reading of Ordinance 14 -D -22. ATTACHMENT(S) City Council Memorandum Page 2 Ordinance 14 -D -22 & Pfeil Road Exhibit 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 ON SPECIFIC STREETS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, it has been established that Pfeil Road from Ware Seguin Road to IH 10 is currently set as a 20 mile per hour roadway under Section 86 -1.1.5 Maximum limits generally on specific streets of the City Code of Ordinance. WHEREAS, it is recommended to change Pfeil Road from 20 mph to 30 mph in the City Code of Ordinances under Section 86 -115 Maximum limits generally on specific streets. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS: Section 1. THAT, Section 86 -1.1.5 Maximum Limits Generally of the Code of Ordinances, on roadways maintained by the City of Schertz, Texas be amended as follows: Street Extent Speed Limit Pfeil Road From Ware Seguin Road to IH 10 30 MPH 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. City Council Memorandum Page 2 PASSED ON FIRST READING, the 6th day of May 2014. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED the 13th day of May 2014. Mayor Pro-Tem David Scagliola ATTEST: Brenda Dennis, City Secretary (CITY SEAL) &t, IM N Proposed Improvements: w W E vow w S W W Ar Texas Department of Transportation P.O. Box 299281 San Antonio, TEXAS 78229-0928 1 (210) 615-11.10 1 WWW,TXDOT.GOV City Engineer 10 Commercial Place, Bldg. 2 6305003": 1111021 ill, IN Thank you for your March 24, 2014, letter and executed resolution in which you and the Schertz City Council convey the desire for an overpass to be constructed at Country Club Drive in order to provide improved traffic flow and a less impeded traffic pattern for drivers in the vicinity. TxDOT understands the concern in this area and wishes to partner with the City • Schertz to evaluate options for improved traffic operations on the IH 35 corridor. TxDOT commits to initiating a traffic and feasibility study to evaluate alternatives for improvements to frontage roads, intersections, and entrance and exit ramps in order to provide the desired traffic flow. The scope of this study will involve the investigation of ramp and frontage road operations on lH 35 from FM 1103 (Hubertus Road) in Cibolo to Loop 337 (Ruekle Road) in New Braunfels. This will provide a large enough study area to evaluate all the reasonable alternatives to address not only your concerns, but also other concerns that have been brought b• attention in recent months and through our own monitoring of the current and projected traffic growth in this segment of the lH 35 corridor. We plan to initiate this study in the next few weeks and would welcome involvement from the city • Schertz as recommendations from the study are developed. Thank you again for the communication and we look forward to partnering with the city of Schertz ir the development and implementation of transportation solutions. Sinc relyy 7, �62�fl Mario R. 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