Min CC 04/09/2024TEXAS
"City of Choice"
CIBOLO CITY COUNCIL
CIBOLO MUNICIPAL BUILDING
200 S. Main
Cibolo, Texas 78108
April 9, 2024
6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
MINUTES
Call to Order — Meeting was called to order by Mayor Allen at 6:30 p.m.
2. Roll Call and Excused Absences — Members Present: Mayor Allen, Councilman Benson,
Councilman Roberts, Councilman Mahoney, Councilwoman Cunningham, Councilwoman
Sanchez -Stephens, Councilman Hetzel, and Councilman Hicks.
Invocation — Councilman Hicks gave the Invocation.
4. Pledge of Allegiance — All in attendance recited the Pledge of Allegiance.
5. Proclamation
A. Month of the Military Child — Councilwoman Cunningham read the Proclamation. Ms.
Caballero from the SCUCISD and three students Prince Tuason accompanied by his dad
Cesar (retired Army), mom Arlyn and sibling Celyn, Emma Piles accompanied by her dad
Harry (Air Force veteran), mom Shannon, and Nalah Ashby accompanied by her parents
(both veterans) each received a copy of the Proclamation for the Month of the Military Child.
6. Presentation
A. Presentation of the 2023 Gary Kelly Award Winner. Mayor Allen presented the Gary Kelly
Award Winner for 2023 to Linda Tudyk. Just a few of the things Ms. Tudyk has done this
past year are Ms. Tudyk has served on several committees and was instrumental in the
success of the Cibolo Senior Center. She works during Market Days each Month and helped
with the Summer Nights Program, and the Easter Egg Hunt.. Ms. Tudyk volunteers her time
as a volunteer to help the court twice a month.
Citizens to be Heard
This is the only time during the Council Meeting that a citizen can address the City Council. It
is the opportunity for visitors and guests to address the City Council on any issue to include
agenda items. All visitors wishing to speak must fill out the Sign -In Roster prior to the start of
the meeting. The City Council may not deliberate any non -agenda issue, nor may any action be
taken on any non -agenda issue at this time; however, the City Council may present any factual
response to items brought up by citizens. (Attorney General Opinion — JC -0169) (Limit of three
minutes each.) All remarks shall be addressed to the Council as a body. Remarks may also be
addressed to any individual member of the Council so long as the remarks are (i) about matters
of local public concern and (ii) not disruptive to the meeting or threatening to the member or any
attendee. Any person violating this policy may be requested to leave the meeting, but no person
may be requested to leave or forced to leave the meeting because of the viewpoint expressed.
This meeting is livestreamed. If anyone would like to make comments on any matter
regarding the City of Cibolo or on an agenda item and have this item read at this meeting,
please emailycimics(ir cibolotx.gov and vchaoman6Wbolotx.gov or telephone 210-566-
6111 before 5:00 pm the date of the meeting.
Ms. Kearns spoke in favor of ordinance IOC and 10D. She felts it was especially good for the
small businesses in the Old Town area.
8. Public Hearine
A. Conduct a public hearing regarding a variance to UDC Sec. 18.16.B.2.A to reduce the
minimum required distance between driveways from 150' to 95', for certain real property
located at 304 South Main Street, legally described as ABS: 57 SUR: WILLIAM BRACKIN
2.4770 AC.
Mayor Allen opened the public hearing at 6:44 p.m. Ms. Beisea the Engineer for the
Knowlton's spoke that this was the best place for the driveway. It also helps to maintain the
character of the home and creates more room for an ADA ramp. Mayor Allen closed the public
hearing at 6:46 p.m.
9. Consent Agenda — Consent Items (General Items)
(All items listed below are considered to be routine and non -controversial by the council and will
be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council
member requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda.)
A. Approval of the minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held on March 26, 2024.
B. Approval of the minutes of the Joint City Council/EDC Land Swap Meeting held on March
28, 2024.
C. Approval of the minutes of the Joint City Council/EDC Strategic Plan Meeting held on April
2, 2024.
D. Approval of the December 2023 Check Register pending final acceptance of the City's
financial audit for the 2023/2024 fiscal year.
E. Approval of the December 2023 Revenue and Expense Report pending final acceptance of
the City's financial audit for the 2023/2024 fiscal year.
Councilman Hicks made the motion to approve the consent agenda. The motion was
seconded by Councilwoman Cunningham. For: All; Against: None. The motion carried 7 to
0.
10. Ordinances
A. Approval/Disapproval of an ordinance of the City of Cibolo for a Conditional Use Permit
(CUP) request to allow Accessory Residential Units, Residential District use for certain real
property located at 165 Elaine Schlather Parkway, legally described as ABS: 194 SUR:
JAMES JONES TRACT #6,5.01 AC.
This item was not discussed until after the executive session. Councilwoman Cunningham
made the motion to approve an ordinance of the City of Cibolo for a Conditional Use
Permit (CUP) request to allow Accessory Residential Units, Residential District use for
certain real property located at 165 Elaine Schlather Parkway, legally described as ABS:
194 SUR: JAMES JONES TRACT #6, 5.01 AC. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Mahoney. For: All; Against: None. The motion carried 7 to 0.
B. Approval/Disapproval of an Ordinance of the City of Cibolo on a variance request to the
Code of Ordinances Sec. 58-5 to allow a wall sign that does not face a right-of-way at 778
Cibolo Valley Drive, Suite 111.
Councilman Benson made the motion to deny an Ordinance of the City of Cibolo on a
variance request to the Code of Ordinances Sec. 58-5 to allow a wall sign that does not face
a right-of-way at 778 Cibolo Valley Drive, Suite 111 as it does not conform to the City
Ordinance. The motion was seconded by Councilman Mahoney. For: Councilman Benson,
Councilman Roberts, Councilman Mahoney, Councilwoman Sanchez -Stephens, and
Councilman Hicks; Against: Councilwoman Cunningham and Councilman Hetzel. The
motion carried 5 to 2.
C. Approval/Disapproval of an Ordinance of the City of Cibolo on a Unified Development
Code (UDC) amendment to Article 18, to eliminate the sidewalk requirements in the Old
Town District.
Councilman Benson made the motion to approve an Ordinance of the City of Cibolo on a
Unified Development Code (UDC) amendment to Article 18, to eliminate the sidewalk
requirements in the Old Town District. The motion was seconded by Sanchez -Stephens.
For: Councilman Benson, Councilman Roberts, Councilman Mahoney, Councilwoman
Cunningham, Councilwoman Sanchez -Stephens. And Councilman Hetzel. Against:
Councilman Hicks. The motion carried 6 to 1.
D. Approval/Disapproval of an Ordinance of the City of Cibolo on a repeal of Ordinance No.
1417 granting a variance for 504 Pfeil Road to eliminate the requirement for sidewalks per
Sec. 18.17.A of the UDC with conditions.
Councilman Hicks made the motion to approve an Ordinance of the City of Cibolo on a
repeal of Ordinance No. 1417 granting a variance for 504 Pfeil Road to eliminate the
requirement for sidewalks per Sec. 18.17.A of the UDC with conditions. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Roberts. For: All; Against: None. Motion carried 7 to 0.
E. Approval/Disapproval of an Ordinance of the City of Cibolo for the annexation and
permanent assignment of a Public Facilities (PF) zoning district designation of 3.490 acres
located between Bolton Road and IH -10 West of certain real property, legally described as
LOT: 11 BLK: ADDN: COUNTRYSIDE ACRES 3.4900 AC.
Councilman Hicks made the motion to approve an Ordinance of the City of Cibolo for the
annexation and permanent assignment of a Public Facilities (PF) zoning district designation
of 3.490 acres located between Bolton Road and IH -10 West of certain real property,
legally described as LOT: 11 BLK: ADDN: COUNTRYSIDE ACRES 3.4900 AC. The
motion was seconded by Councilman Hetzel. For: All; Against: None. The motion carried 7
to 0.
11. Resolutions
A. Approval/Disapproval of a Resolution of the City of Cibolo awarding the City's Bank
Depository Services Contract and authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute all
agreements necessary to implement the contract.
Councilman Hicks made the motion to approve a Resolution of the City of Cibolo awarding
the City's Bank Depository Services Contract and authorizing the City. Manager or
designee to execute all agreements necessary to implement the contract. The motion was
seconded by Councilwoman Sanchez -Stephens. For: All; Against: None. The motion
carried 7 to 0.
B. Approval/Disapproval of a Resolution of the City of Cibolo appointing Timothy Fousse to
the Canyon Regional Water Authority as Cibolo's representative to the Board of Trustees
of Canyon Regional Water Authority for a term of two years.
Councilman Hicks made the motion to approve a Resolution of the City of Cibolo
appointing Timothy Fousse to the Canyon Regional Water Authority as Cibolo's
representative to the Board of Trustees of Canyon Regional Water Authority for a term of
two years. The motion was seconded by Councilman Roberts. For: All; Against: None. The
motion carried 7 to 0.
C. Approval/Disapproval of a Resolution of the City of Cibolo appointing Jacob Parsons to the
Canyon Regional Water Authority as the Cibolo's representative to the Board of Managers
of Canyon Regional Water Authority for a term of one year.
Councilman Hicks made the motion to approve a Resolution of the City of Cibolo
appointing Jacob Parsons to the Canyon Regional Water Authority as the Cibolo's
representative to the Board of Managers of Canyon Regional Water Authority for a term of
one year. The motion was seconded by Councilwoman Cunningham. For: All; Against:
None. The motion carried 7 to 0.
12. Executive Session
The City Council will convene in Executive Session as authorized by the Texas Gov't Code
Section 551.071 Consultation with Attorney and 551.087 Economic Development to deliberate
and seek legal advice regarding the following:
A. Meritage Homes of Texas LLC v. City of Cibolo
B. GV SUD v. City of Cibolo — Settlement Agreements
The council convened into executive session at 7:25 p.m. To discuss and seek legal advice
on the above items and item 10A.
13. Ooen Session
The City Council will reconvene into Regular Session and take/or give direction or action,
if necessary, on items discussed in the Executive Session.
The council reconvened into open session at 8:20 p.m. No action taken.
The Council went back to item 1 O to take action.
14. Discussion/Action
A. Discussion/Action on a contract of the Cibolo Economic Development Corporation with
Colliers Engineering and Design for $29,600 to conduct a market assessment/fiscal impact
model of 590 W FM 78.
Councilman Benson made the motion to approve Task 1 Market Analysis with the fee of
$6,750 with Colliers Engineering and Design. The motion was seconded by Councilman
Hicks. For: All; Against: None. The motion carried 7 to 0.
B. Discussion/Action and authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract with
Intermountain Slurry Seal, Inc., Salt Lake City, Utah, for the base bid in the amount of Three
Hundred Forty -Five Thousand, Three Hundred Fifteen Dollars and Zero Cents
($345,315.00).
Councilwoman Cunningham made the motion to approve authorizing the City Manager to
execute a contract with Intermountain Slurry Seal, Inc., Salt Lake City, Utah, for the base bid
in the amount of Three Hundred Forty -Five Thousand, Three Hundred Fifteen Dollars and
Zero Cents ($345,315.00). The motion was seconded by Councilman Hicks. For: All;
Against: None. The motion carried 7 to 0.
C. Discussion/Action on adopting the City Council Policy Directive No: 2024-2 Council
Appointments to include which option council will use to make appointments. (Ms. Cimics)
a. Option 1: Applicants will be required to be present for the initial interview. Re -
Appointments will not have to be present unless at the council's request. This meeting
will take place at a Special Council Meeting at 5:45 p.m. prior to the regular meeting
scheduled for 6:30 p.m.
b. Option 2: The City Council will form a Council Sub -Committee made up of no more than
three Councilmembers. The Sub -Committee will review the applications and interview
the applicants. Once the interviews are completed the Sub -Committee will give the full
Council their recommendations. The Council will vote to appoint an individual from the
recommendation at a regularly scheduled Council Meeting. The individual would not
need to be present at this Council Meeting.
c. Option 3: The City Secretary will send all applications to the City Council. The Council
will inform the City Secretary if the applicant is approved for the committee they applied
for. If more than one individual has submitted an application for the same position the
Council will indicate which application is their first choice and which would be the second
choice. After receiving all the applications back from the Council, the City Secretary will
inform the Council of the vote. The appointments will be placed on the next scheduled
meeting under the consent agenda. Applicants would not need to be present.
This item was pulled from the agenda.
D. Discussion/Presentation regarding plan elements of the 2024 Cibolo Tomorrow
Comprehensive Plan and IH -10 Corridor Plan.
Mr. Spencer from the Planning Department gave a presentation on the progress being made
by the Master Plan Advisory Committee regarding the Comprehensive Master Plan,
including key elements that are incorporated into the IH -10 Corridor Plan. The presentation
covered six key elements. The six elements are: vision statement, the plan guiding principles,
P1aceTypes, Future Land Use Map (FLUM), Master Thorough Plan, and implementation and
action items.
E. Discussion on School Resource Officers (SRO's) assigned to the SCUCISD Schools in
Cibolo.
The Council directed the City Manager to bring the SRO's back to the Cibolo Police
Department and to contact the SCUCISD Superintendent of the City Councils decision.
F. Discussion/Presentation regarding use of our new agenda management system, AgendaLink
via the City website.
Mr. Beekman gave a presentation on how to use the new agenda management system. The
presentation was an overview of functionality of the system from a citizen's perspective.
G. Discussion from Councilmembers that have attended seminars, events, or meetings.
Councilman Hicks helped with setup at the Air Show and attended Commissioners Court.
Councilwoman Sanchez -Stephens attending several ribbon cuttings. Councilman Roberts
help with tear down at the Air Show.
H. Discussion on items the City Council would like to see on future agendas.
Mayor informed the council if they have anything for the agenda to please send them to the
City Secretary no later than 8:30 a.m. on 15 March 2024.
I. Discussion/Action on the review and confirmation of all upcoming special meetings and
workshops and scheduling the time, date and place of additional special meetings or
workshops.
Calendars were placed in the packet for Council to review,
15. Staff Update
A. Administration
a. Request for Proposals (RFP), Request for Bids (RFB), Request for Qualifications (RFQ),
and Capital Improvement Program.
b. Request for Proposals (RFP)/Request for Qualifications (RFQ) — No Update.
c. Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Projects: Haeckerville Rd and Town Creek Drainage
Phase II, Dean Rd, Bolton Rd, and Lower Seguin Rd, and Design for Green Valley Rd,
(2 sections), Silver Wing, Firebird Lane, Town Creek, and Tolle Rd.
d. Highlights of Wiederstein Elementary School Career Day.
Due to the time Mr. Reed sent an update to Council by email.
B. Police Department — In packet
16. Adioumment —Councilman Hicks made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 10:16 p.m. The
motion was seconded by Councilwoman Cunningham. For: All; Against: None. The motion carried
7to0.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 23RD DAY OF APRIL 2023
Mark Allen
Mayor
ATTEST
Peggy Cin -tics, TRMC
City Secretary
UI