11-12-2024 Council Workshop MinutesMINUTES
CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
November 12, 2024
A City Council Workshop was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, on
November 12, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. in the Hal Baldwin Municipal Complex Council Chambers,
1400 Schertz Parkway, Building #4, Schertz, Texas. The following members present to -wit:
Present: Mayor Ralph Gutierrez; Mayor Pro-Tem Robert Westbrook; Councilmember Mark
Davis; Councilmember Michelle Watson; Councilmember Paul Macaluso;
Councilmember Tim Brown
Absent: Councilmember Place 4 (vacant); Councilmember Allison Heyward
Staff City Manager Steve Williams; City Attorney Natalie Thamm; Deputy City Manager
present: Brian James; Assistant City Manager Sarah Gonzalez; City Secretary Sheila
Edmondson; Deputy City Secretary Sheree Courney
Call to Order
Mayor Gutierrez called the meeting to order at 5:07 p.m.
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 handouts and/or USB devices must be submitted to the City Secretary no later
than noon on the Monday preceding the meeting. Handouts will be provided to each
Councilmember prior to the start of the meeting by the City Secretary. All USB
devices will be vetted by City IT staff to ensure City property is protected from
malware.
No residents signed up to speak.
Discussion and Action Items
1. Workshop regarding updating the Ordinance regarding blowup signs and flags
for advertising (M. Watson)
Mayor Gutierrez recognized Planning Manager Emily Delgado who explained
the various types of signs, permits required, violations issued, and proposed
changes to the UDC.
Councilmember Watson requested the workshop to address the time allowed for
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temporary signs. Ms. Delgado explained that a permit is valid for 180 days, but if
a violation is noted, a new permit cannot be requested for 14 days.
Councilmember Davis stated the height requirements and number of temporary
signs permitted didn't seem appropriate for certain locations. He asked staff to
reassess the restrictions.
Councilmember Brown agreed temporary signs should be appropriate in size and
number to the location and business purpose. He also stated that a 180-day time
period for a temporary permit was sufficient.
City Manager Steve Williams clarified that Council is instructing staff to
evaluate the height and number of signs.
Deputy City Manager Brian James gave multiple examples of options for
consideration. Council provided direction to staff on how to proceed with the
UDC amendments. Staff will make the amendments and take them to P&Z for
review.
2. Workshop Discussion on Pedestrian Right of Way at Crosswalks (R.Gutierrez)
Mayor Gutierrez recognized Police Chief Jim Lowery who provided a
presentation on pedestrian right of way at crosswalks, first defining what is
considered a sidewalk. He explained when pedestrians had the right of way.
Pedestrian safety is a shared responsibility.
Adjournment
Mayor Gutierrez adjourned the meeting at 5:47 p.m.
Gfld�rrez, Mayor
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eila Edmo dson, City Secretary
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