Loading...
Min CC 12/13/2005 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING - CIBOLO MUNICIPAL BUILDING 200 S.MAIN December 13,2005 7:00 P.M. MINUTES 1. Call to Order—Mayor Sutton called the meeting to order at 7:01 P.M. 2. Roll Call— Councilwoman Hartman Councilman Kelly Councilman Ramcharan Councilman Campbell Councilman Troncoso 3. Invocation Councilman Campbell gave the invocation. 4. Pledge of Allegiance Councilman Kelly led the Pledge of Allegiance. 5. Citizens to be Heard - This is the opportunity for visitors and guests to address the City Council on any issue. City Council may not discuss any non-agenda issue, nor may any action be taken on any non-agenda issue at this time. (Attorney General Opinion—JC-0169) (Limit of three minutes each) Troy Breeden spoke to council on his voluntary annexation and zoning for his property(Item 81) 6. 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 so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent agenda and will be considered as part of the order of business.) A. Approval of the minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held on November 22,2005. B. Approval of the minutes of the Special City Council meeting held on December 6,2005. C. Approval of the minutes of the Public Hearing held on December 6,2005. Councilman Kelly moved to approve the consent agenda items. Seconded by Councilman Troncoso. For: All, Against:None. 7. Discussion/Action Builders Items) A. Consideration/Action regarding the recommendation for approval with stipulations from the Planning and Zoning Commission on the Final Plat for Aqua Vista Subdivision, Unit 1. (Planning and Zoning Commission) Bud Bailey Cibolo's Development Services Director gave a presentation to council along with Mr. Abe Guzman engineer for Aqua Vista Subdivision, Unit 1. After several minutes of discussion Councilman Campbell_ moved to approve the recommendation with stipulations from the Planning and Zoning Commission on the Final Plat for Aqua Vista, Unit 1. Seconded by Councilman Kelly. For: All, Against: None. B. Consideration/Action regarding the prelimitiaiy acceptance of the water, wastewater, drainage and street improvements for the Buffalo Crossing Subdivision,Unit 3. (Staff) Councilman Troncoso moved to approve the preliminary acceptance of the water, wastewater, drainage and street improvements for Buffalo Crossing,Unit 3. Seconded by Councilman Kelly. For: All,Against: None 8. Discussion/Action(General) A. Discussion/Action on a community service project for Niemietz Park by the Byron S. Steele High School Leadership Council(Presented by Kristen Graff and Kendra Menix). Students from Byron S. Steele High School Leadership Council(Kendra Menix,Matt, &Kasey Staggs) presented a briefing on a proposal to conduct minor repair work at Niemietz Park. The group has received sponsorships from area businesses. The group has also received support from the Cibolo Volunteer Fire Department as adult leaders who will be on site during the project. They hope to have a ribbon cutting on May 13,2005 to kick off the project. The Council commended the group for their community involvement. The Leadership Council will be meeting with the Parks and Recreation Commission on December 15,2005. Councilman Kelly moved to approve the project contingent upon the four conditions established by the City. Seconded by Councilman Campbell. For: All,Against: None. B. Consideration/Action regarding a proposal by ADT to provide a panic button, fire monitoring,and related services to the City of Cibolo. (Staff) City Manager Todd Parton briefed council on the quotes to install and service a panic button and to install and service a fire alarm system. The council was in agreement that since the building was constructed without a sprinkler system that this was a necessary investment for the protection of the building the City could possible have a reduction in the insurance rate due to the fire improvements. Councilman Troncoso moved to approve the installation of both a panic button and fire monitoring system to the Cibolo Municipal Building. Seconded by Councilman Kelly. For: All,Against: None. C. Consideration/Action regarding amendments to City of Cibolo Zoning Ordinance No. 609, by adding Chapter 15 Specific Use Permits. (Planning arid Zcring Cornmissiuu) City Manager Todd Parton gave a presentation on amending the City Zoning Ordinance by adding Specific Use Permits. This amendment would address the immediate needs regarding temporary structures. If approved the City would be able to evaluate each zoning district to establish those types of uses that should be considered for a conditional uses. The amendment would also specific time limits or expiration date with a provision for extensions. D. Consideration/Action regarding amendments to City of Cibolo Zoning Ordinance No. 609, Chapter 18 Off Street Parking and Off Street Loading Regulations, Section 7 Schedule of Required Spaces, Paragraph B regarding standards for single-family and two-family parking requirements. Todd Parton City Manager and Howard Motch Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission briefed the council to the amendment to the Zoning Ordinance pertaining to parking and garage setback requirements for residential uses. The findings would only be applied to future development. Councilman Kelly moved that Staff should prepare a draft ordinance and bring it back to the council in January. Seconded by Councilman Troncoso. For: All,Against: None. E. Consideration/Action regarding the adoption of an amended contract with GBRA and CRWA for the provision of raw water and treated water to the City of Cibolo. (Staff) Contract was briefed by Todd Parton City Manager. This contract will increase the City's raw water from 800 acre feet per year to 1,000 acre feet per year. The proposed contract provides for the direct purchase of water between the City and GBRA. Councilman Kelly moved to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement to purchase 1,000 acre feet of raw water directly from GBRA and to make the necessary contractual agreements with CRWA. Seconded by Councilwomen Hartman. For: All,Against None. F. Consideration/Action to provide direction to staff to schedule monthly reports from each of the City's Boards, Commissions,and Committees. (Kelly) Briefed by Councilman Kelly. Councilman Campbell moved to direct staff to schedule monthly reports from each of the City's Boards, Commissions and Committees. Seconded by Councilman Troncoso. For: All, Against: None. G. Consideration/Action to appoint Brigid Sheridan as an alternate Municipal Court Judge to provide on-call services in the event that the presiding Municipal Court Judge is unavailable. (Staff) City Manager Todd Parton briefed council on the resume of Ms. Brigid Sheridan as an Alternate Municipal Court Judge. Ms. Sheridan has been interviewed by the Mayor, City Manager and Court Staff. Councilman Troncoso moved to appoint Ms. Brigid Sheridan as Cibolo's Alternate Municipal Court Judge. Seconded by Councilman Kelly. For: All,Against: None H. Review the City of Cibolo Naming Policy and consider initiating the naming process for the future park located on Cibolo Valley Drive (north of Green Valley Road), that portion of the original Cibolo Valley Drive located between Green Valley Road and Springtree Hollow,and the City's municipal facilities. (Staff) The current City of Cibolo Naming Policy was presented to council by the City Manager Todd Parton.The existing policy was reviewed by council and a discussion was held wi the requirement of wailing two years between the consideration for naming and the time of death. Further discussion will take place at a later date. Parka Commission needs to start initiating the name processing for the future park on Cibolo Valley Drive. I. Consideration/Action to provide direction to City staff to initiate annexation procedures for properties generally located along the F.M. 1103 corridor and between the existing City boundaries and F.M. 1103. (Staff) City Manager Todd Parton briefed the council on annexation—F.M. 1103 Corridor. He outlined the major cost of the annexation and the earliest date that annexations may be completed by. City Manager informed the council on certain services that must be provided as soon as the City annexes an area. After several minutes of discussion Councilman Kelly moved to recommend that staff start initiating the annexation process for properties along the FM 1103 corridor and to provide a list of property owners and developers subject to annexation at the January 10, 2006 meeting. Seconded by Councilman Campbell. For: All,Against: None. J. Consideration/Action regarding the appointment of Oversite Committee members and Sub-Committee members for the 5-Year Capital Improvements Citizens'Advisory Committee. (Staff) Several citizens have expressed an interest in serving on the 5-Year Capital Improvement Citizens; Advisory Committee. Each applicant gave a brief presentation to the council. Councilman Kelly moved to appoint Mr. Shelton Edmondson,Mr. Anthony Krasnai,Mr. Bryon Mills, Mr. Chad Royal, Mr. Travis Taylor and Mr. George Mata to the 5-Year Capital Improvement Oversite Committee and Mr. George Ricks was appointed as ETJ member at large to the sub-committees. Seconded by Councilman Troncoso. For: All,Against: None. 9. Workshop A. Consideration/Action to establish a meeting time, date, and place for a workshop regarding capital improvements priorities and to designate capital projects to be initiated in the current fiscal year and to provide direction to City staff with regard to the funding options to be utilized for those capital projects designated by the City Council. (Hartman) Councilman Kelly moved to schedule a workshop for January 5, 2006 at 6:00 P.M. at the Cibolo Municipal Building. Both council and the newly elected members of the 5-Year Capital Improvement Committee should be in attendance. Seconded by Councilman Campbell. For: All,Against: None. 10. Ordinance A. Consideration/Action regarding the adoption of an ordinance to amend the City of Cibolo Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance to add provisions for a Specific Use Permit. (Planning and Zoning Commission) Councilman Campbell moved to approve the ordinance to amend the City of Cibolo Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance by adding provision for Specific Use Permit. Seconded by Councilman Troncoso. For: All,Against: None. 11. Executive Session } Pursuant to LGC Section 551.071, Consultation with Attorney and Pending and Contemplated Litigation, the City Council will meet in Executive Session to discuss the following: A. Discussion with city attorney on the charter recall election provisions, legal requirements and ramifications, and potential litigation regarding the recall petitions filed with the city on October 27,2005 requesting the recall of the entire city council and the Mayor. B. Discussion regarding engaging outside counsel to review and present to City Council an opinion on the Council's legal options and legal obligations under the City of Cibolo Home Rule Charter and Texas state law regarding the recall petition election. Council convened into executive session at 9:17 P.M. 12. Open Session A. Reconvene into Regular Session and take action/or give staff direction, if necessary, on items discussed in Executive Session. Council reconvened into open Zsssion at 9:53 P'_`:?, 13. Staff Update Update to the following ongoing and planned projects: A. Borgfeld Road and Main Street Rehabilitation B. FM 78 4"Sanitary Sewer Force Main Construction C. Dietz Road Resurfacing D. Dietz RoadBorgfeld Road Intersection—Traffic Control E. Dietz Road/Deer Meadow Boulevard—Reconfiguration of Intersection F. Codification of City Ordinances G. Official City Web Site H. Economic Development Foundation for the City of Cibolo I. Council requests regarding specific future agenda items or staff reports Councilwoman Hartman pulled item 13H from the agenda. Todd Parton, City Manager briefed the council on the remaining items. 14. Adjournment Councilman Campbell moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:19 P.M., seconded by Councilman Kelly. For: All, Against: None. PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 10THDAY OF JANUARY 2006. Jo Sutton or ATTES Peggy Cimics City Secretary