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05-12-2009 AgendaMultiple files are bound together in this PDF Package.Adobe recommends using Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat version 8 or later to work with documents contained within a PDF Package. By updating to the latest version, you’ll enjoy the following benefits: • Efficient, integrated PDF viewing • Easy printing • Quick searches Don’t have the latest version of Adobe Reader? Click here to download the latest version of Adobe ReaderIf you already have Adobe Reader 8, click a file in this PDF Package to view it.ftware\Classes\.pdf SCHERTZ CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION MUNICIPAL COMPLEX COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1400 SCHERTZ PARKWAY BUILDING #4 SCHERTZ, TEXAS 78154 REGULAR AGENDA TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2009 Regular Session 6:30 p.m. Call to Order Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance to the Flags of the United States and State of Texas. SPECIAL SESSION 1. Resolution No. 09-R-25 – Consideration and/or action regarding approving a resolution tabulating and canvassing the results of the May 9, 2009, General Election. (Mayor Baldwin) 2. Oath of Office – (B. Dennis) A. Newly Elected Officers – Oath of Office administered to the Council Members in Places 3, 4 & 5. B. Certificates of Election – Presentation of Certificates of Election. PRESENTATION • Proclamation for National Law Enforcement Week. (Mayor) • Update and Discussion on Quiet Zone Issues. (P. Graves) Hearing of Residents This time is set-aside for any person who wishes to address the City Council. Each person should fill out the speaker’s register prior to the meeting. Presentations should be limited to no more than 5 minutes. Discussion by the Council of any item not on the agenda shall be limited to statements of specific factual information given in response to any inquiry, a recitation of existing policy in response to an inquiry, and/or a proposal to place the item on a future agenda. The presiding officer, during the Hearing of Residents portion of the agenda, will call on those persons who have signed up to speak in the order they have registered. Discussion and/or Action Items 3. Minutes – Discussion and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the May 5, 2009 regular meeting. 5-12-09 Council Agenda 4. Resolution No. 09-R-26-Consideration and/or Action on a Resolution Approving a Recommendation of the City of Schertz Economic Development Corporation to Provide up to $13,000 for Audio/Visual Upgrades at the Schertz Civic Center. (J. Jewell) 5. Bid # 09-PW-13-C-01-FM 1103 – Old Wiederstein Road and Chelsea Drive -Consideration and/or action awarding a bid to D & D Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $809,066.59. (L. Dublin) 6. City of Schertz Strategic Planning Document – Consideration and/or action adopting the Strategic Planning Document as prepared by Briseño & Associates. (Council) EXECUTIVE SESSION Called under Section 551.071 Litigation, pending litigation; Section 551.072 Texas Government Code -Deliberation regarding the purchase, exchange, sale, lease, or value of real property and Section 551.074 – Deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of the City Manager and City Secretary. RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION 7. Take any additional action deemed necessary as a result of the Executive Session. Requests and Announcements 8. Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers that items be placed on a future City Council agenda. 9. Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers to City Manager and Staff for information 10. 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 11. Announcements by City Manager • Recognition of City employee actions • New Departmental initiatives Adjournment 5-12-09 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 POSTED ON THE OFFICIAL BULLETIN BOARDS ON THIS THE 7th DAY OF MAY 2009 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. Brenda Dennis BRENDA DENNIS, TRMC, CMC CITY SECRETARY I CERTIFY THAT THE ATTACHED NOTICE AND AGENDA OF ITEMS TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE CITY COUNCIL WAS REMOVED BY ME FROM THE OFFICIAL BULLETIN BOARD ON _____DAY OF _______________, 2009. ____________________________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 all 619-1030 at least 24 hours in advance of meeting COUNCIL COMMITTEE AND LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS Mayor Baldwin Liaison -Schertz Seguin Seguin Local Government Corporation Liaison -Schertz Historical/Preservation Committee Interview Board for Boards and Commissions Investment Advisory Committee ASA Commuter Rail District Board Councilmember Wilenchik Investment Advisory Committee Liaison – Animal Advisory Board Liaison -Schertz Chamber of Commerce Liaison -Board of Adjustment Audit Committee Interview Board for Boards and Commissions Liaison – TIRZ II Board AACOG Advisory Committee AACOG Economic Development TML Board of Directors TML Municipal Revenue & Taxation Committee Councilmember Fowler Liaison -Schertz Economic Development Corporation Liaison -Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Interview Board for Boards and Commissions Mayor Pro-Tem Carpenter Liaison -Library Advisory Board Liaison -Planning and Zoning Commission Liaison -Schertz Youth Commission Liaison – TIRZ II Board Hal Baldwin Scholarship Committee Councilmember Scagliola Liaison – Animal Advisory Board Liaison -Transportation Safety Advisory Commission Liaison -Schertz Humane Society Alternate Interview Board for Boards and Commissions Liaison – Schertz Sweetheart Court Councilmember Trayhan Liaison -Schertz Housing Authority Audit Committee Hal Baldwin Scholarship Committee 5-12-09 City Council Agenda Page -3 - Agenda No. 1 CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM City Council Meeting: May 12, 2009 Department: City Secretary Subject: Resolution No. 09-R-25 -Canvass of the May 9th Election BACKGROUND Consideration and or action to approve Resolution No. 09-R-25 of the City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas approving the canvass of the May 9, 2009 General Election Results. FISCAL IMPACT None RECOMMENDATION Approve Resolution No. 09-R-25 ATTACHMENTS Resolution No. 09-R-25 (Resolution will be forwarded on Saturday May 9, 2009 after the polls close) Agenda No. 2 CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM City Council Meeting: May 12, 2009 Department: City Secretary Subject: Presentation of Certificate of Election, Administer Oath of Office and swearing in Ceremony BACKGROUND As a result of the Canvass of the May 9, 2009 election, Members of the Council will be presented a Certificate of Election; Mayor Baldwin will administer the Oath of Office. FISCAL IMPACT None RECOMMENDATION N/A ATTACHMENTS Certificate of Election Oath of Office Agenda No. 3 CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM City Council Meeting: May 12, 2009 Department: Administration Subject: Minutes BACKGROUND On May 5, 2009 a Regular City Council Meeting was held at the Municipal Complex Council Chambers at 6:30 p.m., 1400 Schertz Parkway Building #4. FISCAL IMPACT None RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends Council approval of the May 5, 2009 minutes. ATTACHMENT Minutes 05-05-09 MINUTES REGULAR MEETING May 5, 2009 A Regular Meeting was held by the Schertz City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas, on May 5, 2009 at 6:30 p.m., in the Municipal Complex Council Chambers, 1400 Schertz Parkway, Building #4, Schertz, Texas. The following members present to-wit: Mayor Hal Baldwin Mayor Pro-Tem Michael Carpenter Councilmember David Scagliola Councilmember John Trayhan Councilmember Tony Wilenchik Staff Present: City Manager Don Taylor Assistant City Manager David Harris Assistant City Manager John Bierschwale City Secretary Brenda Dennis Councilmember Jim Fowler was absent. CALL TO ORDER REGULAR MEETING Mayor Baldwin called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. INVOCATION AND PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAGS OF THE UNITED STATES AND STATE OF TEXAS. Mayor Pro-Tem Carpenter gave the Invocation followed by the Pledges of Allegiance to the Flags of the United States and State of Texas. HEARING OF RESIDENTS Mayor Baldwin recognized the following: • EMS Director Dudley Wait provided a briefing on on the H1N1 Virus. • Assistant City Manager and Citizen John Bierschwale who stated publically they are extremely proud of the Police Department for their quick response to several high profile calls during the last few weeks. Mr. Bierschwale introduced Police Chief Steve Starr who came forward who also thanked all of his professional team from dispatchers, individuals in the records division, patrol officers, investigators and upper police management. Mayor and Council also thanked them for all they do. • Robert Brockman 1001 Elbel who mentioned the high grass at the new post office, and that he contacted code enforcement. He also mentioned that the animal shelter is in need of a new washer. Mr. Taylor stated the washer has been ordered. • Assistant City Manager David Harris who introduced new employee Michelle Sanchez Director of Development Services. Mayor and Council welcomed her. 5-5-09 Minutes PRESENTATION • Presentation to City Council. (Carl Douglas) Mayor Baldwin recognized Mr. Carl Douglas who came forward presenting a sculpture that he has had for some time that he believes should belong to the City. He believes it belongs with the City because it describes the relationship that existed when he served on the Council and stated that it still exists today. He stated that there were three words described at that time, which existed on the City Council, and staff that still exist today: honesty, peace and friendship. The sculpture symbolizes honesty, peace and friendship. Mr. Douglas presented this to Mayor Baldwin. Mayor Baldwin thanked Mr. Douglas. Discussion and/or Action Items 1. Minutes – Discussion and/or action regarding the approval of the minutes of the April 28, 2009 regular meeting. Mayor Baldwin recognized Councilmember Trayhan who moved, seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Carpenter to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 28, 2009. Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried. 2. Ordinance No. 09-D-14 – Consideration and/or action amending the Code of Ordinances Section 86-115 speed limits on Wiederstein and Old Wiederstein Roads to 35mph. Final Reading (L. Dublin) Mayor Baldwin recognized City Engineer Larry Dublin who introduced this item stating there had been no changes since first reading. Mayor Baldwin recognized Councilmember Trayhan who moved, seconded by Councilmember Scagliola to approve Ordinance No. 09-D-14 final reading. Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried. 3. Ordinance No. 09-D-15 – Consideration and/or action amending the Code of Ordinances Section 86-41 installing stop signs at the intersection of Brook Hollow Drive and Rolling Brook Lane. Final Reading (L. Dublin) Mayor Baldwin recognized City Engineer Larry Dublin who introduced this item stating there had been no changes since first reading. Mayor Baldwin recognized Mayor Pro-Tem Carpenter who moved, seconded by Councilmember Trayhan to approve Ordinance No. 09-D-15 final reading. Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried. 5-5-09 09 Minutes Page -2 - 4. Ordinance No. 09-D-16 – Consideration and/or action amending the Code of Ordinances Section 86-41 Stop Intersection Designation. Final Reading (L. Dublin) Mayor Baldwin recognized City Engineer Larry Dublin who introduced this item stating there had been no changes since first reading. Mayor Baldwin recognized Councilmember Scagliola who moved, seconded by Councilmember Trayhan to approve Ordinance No. 09-D-16 final reading. Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried. 5. 2009 Assistance to Firefighters Grant – Presentation and consideration and/or action on approval to apply for the 2009 Assistance to Firefighters Grant. (D. Covington) Mayor Baldwin recognized Fire Chief David Covington who introduced this item giving a PowerPoint presentation and stating that the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program provides funds from the Department of Homeland Security for eligible programs. He stated the funds are administered through a competitive grant process annually, and if awarded the funds are available during a performance period not to exceed one year. The 2009 AFG application period opened on April 15, 2009 and closes May 20, 2009. The Schertz Fire Rescue Department requests to submit a grant application in an amount not to exceed $452,000. The grant will fund a comprehensive program aimed at reducing loss of life and property, primarily in the Wildland/Urban Interface, but useful in a citywide application. Major components of the grant program are: 1) Pumper-Tanker, $331,000; 2) Community Outreach and Education, $45,000; 3) Firefighter wellness/fitness and training, $60,000; 4) Protective clothing and supplies, $16,000. He further stated the AFG program funds grants on a sliding scale based on population. Our required match is 10% of the total grant project, with AFG picking up the remaining 90%. If awarded, the $45,200 match will be taken from Schertz Fire Department Capital Outlay budget line 101-257-581800, Equipment over $5000. He stated if this line is not adequately funded and the funds for the City’s City’s match cannot be transferred from another account, the grant may be denied at time of award with no penalty. Mayor Baldwin recognized Mayor Pro-Tem Carpenter who moved, seconded by Council Member Trayhan to approve applying for the 2009 Assistance to Firefighters Grant. Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried. 6. 2009 Teen Click it or Ticket Step Program Grant – Presentation and consideration and/or action on approval to apply for the 2009 Teen Click It or Ticket Step Program Grant. (S. Starr) 5-5-09 Minutes Page -3 - Mayor Baldwin recognized Police Chief Steve Starr who introduced this item stating the STEP Grant Program provides funds up to $10,662.55 for conducting pre-observational surveys to establish safety belt usage rates. He stated it would also be utilized for conducting local media events immediately before the enforcement effort to maximize the visibility of enforcement to the public and overtime STEP that places primary emphasis on increasing the number of citations for Teen non-use of occupant restraints during the peak holiday traffic. Once this is completed, a post survey will be done to determine safety belt usage after the event to see what impact this event has made on the public. Chief Starr also stated no fiscal impact would be observed by the City, all overtime would be paid through the STEP program. Chief Starr recognized Patrol Officer A. J. Arriaga came forward providing details that this grant will allow them to concentrate on teens between ages of 16 to 20 for the first half and the second half half will focus on others... Mayor Baldwin recognized Councilmember Trayhan who moved, seconded by Councilmember Scagliola to approve applying to the Program Grant Fund not to exceed $10,662.55. Vote was unanimous. Motion Carried. Mayor Baldwin recessed into executive session at 7:17 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION Called under Section 551.071 Litigation, pending litigation; Section 551.072 Texas Government Code -Deliberation regarding the purchase, exchange, sale, lease, or value of real property. RECONVENE TO REGULAR SESSION Mayor Baldwin reconvened into regular session at 8:32 p.m. 7. Take any additional action deemed necessary as a result of the Executive Session No action taken. Requests and Announcements 8. Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers that items be placed on a future City Council agenda. Mayor Baldwin requested that an item be placed on the next agenda in executive session to discuss the change of duties and probably a change of salary for City Secretary Brenda Dennis since the Council has changed her her job duties in giving her responsibility of the Records Management Division. Council concurred. 9. Requests by Mayor and Councilmembers to City Manager and Staff for information. No requests were noted. 5-5-09 Minutes Page -4 - 5-5-09 Minutes Page -5 -10. 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 Baldwin recognized Councilmember Scagliola who wanted to publically recognize the Parks Department George Logan, Mike Trainor and staff for their efforts in getting the park and swimming pool ready for the summer. He also thanked Debbie Krause for assistance in the City Secretary’s office while Mary was out ill. Mayor Baldwin also stated that after working with former City Secretary June Krause for several years it was good to see a Krause in the City Secretary’s office again. 11. Announcements by City Manager • Recognition of City employee actions • New Department Initiatives Mayor Baldwin recognized Assistant City Manager John Bierschwale who stated that the schools would be reopening on Thursday, May 7, 2009. ADJOURNMENT As there was no further action, Mayor Baldwin adjourned the meeting at 8: 35 p.m. ___________________________________ Hal Baldwin, Mayor ATTEST: _______________________________________ Brenda Dennis, TRMC, CMC City Secretary Agenda No. 4 CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM City Council Meeting: May 12, 2009 Department: Economic Development Subject: Resolution No. 09-R-26-Civic Center Audio/Visual Upgrades BACKGROUND After consideration and deliberation with Facilities Director Mike Deleon, and Doug Winnek, President of Communications Group, LLC., Mr. Brad Bailey identified a list of upgrades that will assist the Civic Center to become a premier corporate retreat facility in Central Texas. A proposal and request was made and placed on the EDC’s agenda. On March 26, 2009, the City of Schertz Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors held a public hearing and voted to approve expenditures of up to $13,000 in sales tax dollars to fund audio/visual equipment upgrades at the City of Schertz Civic Center after a request from Mr. Brad Bailey. FISCAL IMPACT $13,000 to be drawn from the City of Schertz Economic Development Corporation RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends approval ATTACHMENT Resolution No. 09-R-26 RESOLUTION NO. 09-R-26 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS, APPROVING A RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO FUND AUDIO AND VISUAL EQUIPMENT UPGRADES AT THE CITY OF SCHERTZ CIVIC CENTER; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City of Schertz Economic Development Corporation (“EDC”) Board of Directors met on March 26, 2009, to consider a request to fund audio and visual equipment upgrades at the City of Schertz Civic Center; and WHEREAS, the EDC Board of Directors held a public hearing on March 26, 2009, to solicit public comment with regard to the funding request; and WHEREAS, the EDC Board of Directors, after discussing the request, voted to approve funding audio and visual equipment upgrades at the City of Schertz Civic Center; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS: SECTION 1: That the recommendation of the City of Schertz Economic Development Corporation to fund audio and visual equipment upgrades at the City of Schertz Civic Center is hereby approved. SECTION 2: That this Resolution shall become effective May 19, 2009. PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this 12th day of May, 2009 CITY OF SCHERTZ, TEXAS By: _____________________ Hal Baldwin, Mayor ATTEST: _____________________________ Brenda Dennis, City Secretary Agenda No. 6 CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM/RESOLUTION City Council Meeting: May 12, 2009 Department: Engineering Subject: Bid # 09-PW-13-C-01-FM 1103 – Old Wiederstein Road and Chelsea Drive BACKGROUND The re-alignment of Old Wiederstein Road and Chelsea Drive Intersection at FM 1103 is a designated project in the 2005 Road Bond Program . This project was bid on April 23, 2009 with eight contractors submitting. A tabulation of the bids is attached showing the low bidder to be D & D Contractors, Inc. with a bid of $809,066.59. As bid, the project consists of construction of road and drainage improvements, provisions for future signal construction, a water line extension and force main construction. This project was originally to be constructed jointly by the City and TxDOT, each contributing one-half of the cost. TxDOT funding schedule now shows the project to be in the FY 2017 program so the City decided to bid the job unilaterally. FISCAL IMPACT Road work: Budgeted in 2005 Bond – Drainage: $ 591,417.00 Current Estimated total cost, including engineering, construction and incidentals: $ 671,356.00 Overage: $ -79,939.00 WATER WORK: Funded from Capital Recovery $ 102,878.00 SEWER WORK: Funded from City Wide Improvements Bond SR2007 (town Creek Sewer) $185,832.00 RECOMMENDATION The City Engineer concurs with the Ford Engineering Inc. recommendation that Council award the bid for the FM 1103 – Old Wiederstein Road and Chelsea Drive Project to D & D Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $809,066.59. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ: City Council Memorandum Page 2 That the above stated staff recommendations are hereby approved and authorized. PASSED AND APPROVED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Schertz, Texas this 12th day of May, 2009, at which meeting a quorum was present, held in accordance with the provisions of V.T.C.A., Government Code, §551.001 et seq. APPROVED ___________________ _____ Hal Baldwin, Mayor ATTEST: __________________________ Brenda Dennis, City Secretary Agenda No. 6 CITY COUNCIL MEMORANDUM City Council Meeting: May 12, 2009 Department: Council Subject: Final Strategic Planning Document BACKGROUND Briseño & Associate had prepared a draft document as a result of the Council’s Strategic Planning Meeting. City staff has prepared the final plan for adoption. FISCAL IMPACT None RECOMMENDATION Adopt the final document prepared by Briseño & Associates. ATTACHMENT City of Schertz Strategic Plan 2009 City of Schertz -Strategic Planning Meeting BRISEÑO & ASSOCIATES 3/31/2009 MISSION (Why do we exist?) To be a community where all aspire to live. VISION (Where do we want to go?) Our vision is to be the premier city in the region in quality of life and sustainable economic prosperity Goals (How are we going to get there?) 1. Quality of Life 2. Sustainable Economic Prosperity 3. Effective Land Use 4. Regional Collaboration and Intergovernmental Cooperation 2 Goals Goal 1 – Quality of Life: Enhance and protect the quality of life that Schertz embodies by maintaining a safe, affordable, civically engaged and economically viable community. o Exercise prudent use of current resources o Develop and provide arts, cultural and recreational amenities reflecting the demographic size and make-up of the city o Develop and promote a brand representative of Schertz Goal 2 – Sustainable Economic Prosperity: Create a diverse, sustainable economic model which fosters a balanced and interdependent commercial and residential tax base while proactively engaging in new business attraction. o Identify and attract desirable quality jobs o Develop compatible land use policies to enhance economic development o Support creation of a fund for new business attraction o Strategize for an investment in underdeveloped areas of the City o Plan for aggressive, sustainable, and broad-based annexation Goal 3 – Effective Land Use: Provide viable and appropriate green space equitably distributed throughout the City and preserve the separation of residential and commercial activity. o Analyze the potentialof creating a Development District including rezoning of Main Street o Rezoning of select GB to PUD o Plan for development of southern sector of Schertz (between FM 78 and IH 10) Goal 4 – Regional Collaboration and Intergovernmental Cooperation: Continue to engage in and develop new opportunities of regional partnerships which are mutually beneficial to the residents of Schertz and of neighboring communities. o Develop plans that effectively support the water needs of the region o Apply available resource capacity to subscriber services to maximize a return on investment o Explore additional opportunities to expand the EMS o Support Randolph Air Force Base 3 Strengths ?? Location ?? Safe community ?? Low tax rate ?? City services ?? Civic engagement ?? Quality of life ?? Schools ?? Recreation opportunities ?? Growth potential Opportunities ?? Destination niche ?? Departure Point for regional attractions ?? Starlight Drive-in Theater ?? Soccer Field Complex build-out ?? Indoor soccer ?? Acquisition of additional parkland ?? Drainage area for development of a recreational activity ?? Expand animal control facility, dog park 4 Key Success Factors – What will it take to succeed? Land use o -Separation of commercial from residential through zoning o -Not becoming land locked (Clear annexation plan) o -Sustainable Growth (Revenues outpace expenses) o -Balanced tax base: commercial vs. residential o -Strategy for undeveloped/underdeveloped areas Economic Development o -Balanced tax base o -Fund for new business attraction o -Type of growth identified o -Brand identity for City of Schertz o -Postal designation of Schertz, Texas City Services o -Continued investment in best equipment o -Continued attraction of regional subscribers services to help cover fixed cost of providing service to Schertz residents o -Continued investment and coordination of recreational initiatives o -Continued partnerships in the community which energizes volunteerism and identifies champions for special initiatives o -Special events and community celebrations o -Special arts and cultural niche o -Regional cooperation and collaboration with “sister” cities Tool Box: -Zoning -Transportation Planning/Thoroughfare Plan -Unified Development Code -Annexation Plan -Fund for Economic Development 5 POSSIBLE FUTURE CONSIDERATIONS ?? Development of an institution of higher learning such as a specialized technical college ?? Hospital ?? Research Facility ?? Convention Center/Resort/Quality RV park development ?? More Recreational Infrastructure ?? Plan for Northcliffe Golf Course ?? Hike & Bike network ?? Transportation circulator system ?? Main Street revitalization ?? Arts and entertainment district ?? Lone Oak Subdivision: Traffic control device needed on FM 78 ?? Lone Oak Subdivision: Emergency Exit across Cibolo Creek ?? National Cemetery Short Term Action 1. Creation of Development District beginning with rezoning of Main Street 2. Rezoning of select GB to PUD 3. Build out one soccer field with concession/bathroom/bleachers 4. Feasibility study of indoor soccer facility 5. Design for expanded animal care facility 6. Development of Comprehensive Annexation Plan 6 7 Next Steps: 1. Refine goal statements. 2. Present Mission/Vision/Goals to all boards, commissions, committees and other stakeholder groups at a City Council meeting at the end of April to establish a guidepost for actions and recommendations on behalf of the City. 3. Roll-out plan to staff to establish Mission/Vision/Goal statements to inspire organizational culture. 4. Staff leadership should develop a tactical plan in their respective areas of responsibility that are representative of the new Mission/Vision/Goals. “Schertz: Where all aspire to live.”