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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 11/16/2021 6:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: City Council Chambers/Virtual
630 E. Hopkins This will be a hybrid (in-person/virtual meeting). To view the meeting please go to http://sanmarcostx.gov/421/City-Council-Videos-Archives or watch on Grande channel 16 or Spectrum channel 10.
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ID#21-896 11. MinutesConsider approval, by motion, of the following meeting minutes: A. September 29, 2021 - Special Meeting Minutes B. October 4, 2021 - Work Session Meeting Minutes C. October 19, 2021 - Work Session Meeting Minutes D. October 19, 2021 - Regular Meeting Minutes   Action details Not available
Ord. 2021-89(b) 12. OrdinanceConsider approval of Ordinance 2021-89, on the second of two readings, designating the City as a Media Production Development Zone; providing a savings clause; providing for the repeal of any conflicting provisions; and providing an effective date.   Action details Not available
Res. 2021-220R 13. ResolutionConsider approval of Resolution 2020-220R, approving a contract with CLS Equipment Co., Inc., through The Interlocal Purchasing System, for the purchase of a Bike Lane Street Sweeper for use by the Public Works Department in the amount of $226,844.55; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the contract on behalf of the City; and declaring an effective date.   Action details Not available
Res. 2021-221R 14. ResolutionConsider approval of Resolution 2021-221R, approving a Change in Service to the Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract for firefighter uniforms from Galls LLC, through the BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative in the amount of $55,000 for a total contract amount of $95,000; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the documents necessary to implement the change in service; and declaring an effective date.   Action details Not available
Res. 2021-222R 15. ResolutionConsider approval of Resolution 2021-222R, approving a Change in Service to the agreement with EC America, Inc. to renew the Procore Software subscription in the amount of $22,617.31 for a total contract amount of $67,851.93 and authorizing three additional annual renewals; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the appropriate documents to implement the Change in Service; and declaring an effective date.   Action details Not available
Res. 2021-223R 16. ResolutionConsider approval of Resolution 2021-223R, approving a Change in Service to the agreement with Freeit Data Solutions, Inc. through the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts Department of Information Resources (DIR) Program to purchase additional storage, software and five years of support in the amount of $397,091.32 for a total contract amount of $771,696.95; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the appropriate documents to implement the Change in Service; and declaring an effective date.   Action details Not available
Res. 2021-224R 17. ResolutionConsider approval of Resolution 2021-224R, authorizing a Change Order to the contract with Austin Filter Systems, Inc., for the addition of Dog Beach maintenance repairs in the amount of $148,896.00 and adding a contingency in the amount of $100,000.00 to be added to the Rio Vista Falls Maintenance Project; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the documents necessary to implement the Change Order; and declaring an effective date.   Action details Not available
Res. 2021-225R 18. ResolutionConsider approval of Resolution 2021-225R, approving a Change in Service to the Engineering Services agreement with Halff Associates, Inc. relating to the Blanco Riverine Flood Mitigation Project to advance the project to the bid phase, construction phase, and final close-out services in the estimated amount of $314,181.00; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the appropriate documents to implement the Change in Service; and declaring an effective date.   Action details Not available
Res. 2021-228R 111. ResolutionConsider approval of Resolution 2021-228R, approving a letter agreement with JDHQ Hotels LLC. granting the City’s consent to JDHQ’s creation of a new restructured company to be the lessee of the Embassy Suites Hotel and to the sublease of the hotel and conference center to an affiliated operating company without any change to the terms and conditions of the existing lease and agreements with the City; authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the letter agreement; and declaring an effective date.   Action details Not available
Res. 2021-229R 112. ResolutionConsider approval of Resolution 2021-229R, approving the appointment of Attorney Charles Soechting as outside legal counsel to represent the City of San Marcos and the San Marcos Regional Airport before the Caldwell County Appraisal Board in regards to the Caldwell County Chief Appraiser’s decision to remove the public exemptions from property located at the San Marcos Regional Airport; and declaring an effective date   Action details Not available
ID#21-906 113. Action ItemConsider approval, by motion, to accept the Workforce Housing Committee Purpose Statement “Promote the preservation and expansion of diverse, affordable housing choices in San Marcos in accordance with the Affordable / Workforce Housing Policy, City’s Comprehensive Plan, or any applicable plan or ordinance related to housing including the Strategic Housing Action Plan, once adopted. Review applications for Low Income Housing Tax Credit developments to ensure new developments provide the best services in a safe location for San Marcos residents with the most need. Review applicable Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) applications and initiatives.”   Action details Not available
Res. 2021-230R 114. ResolutionReceive a Staff briefing and hold a Public Hearing to receive comments for or against Resolution 2021-230R, authorizing Pedernales Electric Cooperative (“PEC”) to use a portion of the Purgatory Creek Natural Area to install an access path beginning at Wonder World Drive and continuing for a distance of approximately 1,155 feet within the northern portion of the natural area for PEC’s vehicles, equipment and crews to access existing PEC Electric Distribution Facilities within an existing PEC easement, also located in the natural area, such access path enabling shared use by the City for park related purposes; authorizing the City Manager, or his designee to approve final plans for such installation consistent with this Resolution; and declaring an effective date, and consider approval or Resolution 2021-230R.approvedPass Roll call Video Video
Res. 2021-231R 115. ResolutionReceive a Staff presentation and hold a Public Hearing to receive comments for or against Resolution 2021-231R, amending Resolution 2020-132R (LIHTC-20-01, Lantana on Bastrop), by revising the list of common amenities, providing no objection to the submission of an application for low income housing tax credits to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs for the proposed Lantana on Bastrop Multifamily Housing Project located at the intersection of South Old Bastrop and Rattler Road; approving findings related to such application; imposing conditions for such no objection; providing authorizations for execution or submission of documents related to the such application; and declaring an effective date, and consider approval of Resolution 2021-231R.approvedPass Action details Video Video
Res. 2021-232R 116. ResolutionReceive a Staff presentation and hold a Public Hearing to receive comments for or against Resolution 2021-232R, approving a fifth amended and restated Development Agreement with Lazy Oaks Ranch, LP and its partial assignees in connection with the La Cima Development near the intersection of Old Ranch Road 12 and Wonder World Drive that adds Film and Television Production Facilities as a permitted use and establishes associated development standards; authorizing the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the agreement on behalf of the City; and providing an effective date, and consider approval of Resolution 2021-232R.approvedPass Action details Video Video
Res. 2021-226R 19. ResolutionConsider approval of Resolution 2021-226R, authorizing the sale of five surplus police vehicles to the City of Sweeny and City of Oak Ridge in the amount of $26,000; finding that such conveyances serve the public purpose of fiscal responsibility for each of the entities; authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to transfer title and convey the police vehicles; and declaring an effective date.amendedPass Action details Video Video
Res. 2021-226R 1  ResolutionConsider approval of Resolution 2021-226R, authorizing the sale of five surplus police vehicles to the City of Sweeny and City of Oak Ridge in the amount of $26,000; finding that such conveyances serve the public purpose of fiscal responsibility for each of the entities; authorizing the City Manager to execute all documents necessary to transfer title and convey the police vehicles; and declaring an effective date.approvedPass Action details Video Video
Res. 2021-227R 110. ResolutionConsider approval of Resolution 2021-227R, casting all of the City’s 490 votes in favor of Jane Hughson to serve on the Hays Central Appraisal District Board of Directors for a two year term commencing on January 1, 2022; and declaring an effective date.approvedPass Action details Video Video
Res. 2021-233R 117. ResolutionConsider approval of Resolution 2021-233R, determining costs of the proposed public improvements in the Whisper South Public Improvement District, approving a proposed assessment roll, and making related findings and determinations, in accordance with Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code.approvedPass Action details Video Video
Res. 2021-234R 118. ResolutionConsider approval of Resolution 2021-234R, affirming San Marcos is a welcoming City that respects the innate dignity of all people and will not tolerate hate, extremism and bigotry; reaffirming the City Council’s support for the US Conference of Mayor’s Compact to combat hate, extremism, and bigotry; and declaring an effective date.postponedPass Action details Video Video
ID#21-915 119. AppointmentConsider the appointment of the Mayor or a City Council Member to fill vacancies left by the departure of Council Member Melissa Derrick on the following Boards or Committees: a. Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) General Assembly b. Community Action Board c. Core 4 Policy Group d. Finance & Audit Committee e. Homelessness Committee f. Legislative Committee g. Sustainability Committee h. Workforce Housing Committee   Action details Video Video
ID#21-909 120. AppointmentDiscuss and consider appointments or reappointments to Positions Two, Three, Four and Six, confirm appointments of Positions 7, 8, 9 and appoint a Chair of the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) Number 4 - Paso Robles (now known as Kissing Tree) Board of Directors, and provide direction to Staff.approvedPass Action details Video Video
ID#21-914 121. AppointmentDiscuss and consider appointment and/or reappointment to Position Five, confirm Hays County appointment to Position Three and appoint a Chair to the Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) No. 5 (Downtown) Board of Directors, and provide direction to Staff.   Action details Video Video
ID#21-891 122. AppointmentConsider appointments to fill vacancies on the Comprehensive Plan Rewrite Steering Committee charged with assisting in the City’s Comprehensive Plan rewrite and provide direction to Staff.approvedPass Action details Video Video
ID#21-921 123. Action ItemConsider approval, by motion, and hold discussion regarding the proposed 2022 City Council Meeting Schedule, and provide direction to Staff.tabledPass Action details Video Video
ID#21-926 124. Discussion ItemHold discussion regarding archaeological surveys and artifact preservation strategies for public and private development projects and provide direction to the City Manager.   Action details Video Video
ID#21-927 125. Discussion ItemHold discussion regarding the City Council Work Session meeting format, and provide direction to the City Manager.   Action details Video Video
ID#21-921 123. Action ItemConsider approval, by motion, and hold discussion regarding the proposed 2022 City Council Meeting Schedule, and provide direction to Staff.removed from tablePass Action details Video Video
ID#21-921 1  Action ItemConsider approval, by motion, and hold discussion regarding the proposed 2022 City Council Meeting Schedule, and provide direction to Staff.   Action details Video Video
ID#21-921 1  Action ItemConsider approval, by motion, and hold discussion regarding the proposed 2022 City Council Meeting Schedule, and provide direction to Staff.amended  Action details Video Video
ID#21-921 1  Action ItemConsider approval, by motion, and hold discussion regarding the proposed 2022 City Council Meeting Schedule, and provide direction to Staff.approvedPass Action details Video Video
ID#21-919 126. Executive SessionExecutive Session in accordance with the following: A. Sec. §551.071 of the Texas Government Code: Consultation with Attorney: - To receive advice of legal counsel regarding state law preemption of city ordinances regulating the sale or use of single-use packages and containers B. Sec. §551.071 of the Texas Government Code: Consultation with Attorney: - To receive advice of legal counsel regarding tax exemptions for real and personal property at the San Marcos Regional Airport C. Sec. §551.074 of the Texas Government Code: Personnel Matters: to discuss the City Manager Search Process D. Sec. §551.074 of the Texas Government Code: Personnel Matters: to discuss the City Clerk Position E. Sec. §551.087 of the Texas Government Code: Economic Development: to receive a briefing and deliberate on Project Dark Mondayentered Closed SessionPass Action details Video Video
ID#21-920 127. Executive SessionConsider action, by motion, or provide direction to Staff regarding the following Executive Session item held during the Work Session and/or Regular Meeting: A. Sec. §551.071 of the Texas Government Code: Consultation with Attorney: - To receive advice of legal counsel regarding state law preemption of city ordinances regulating the sale or use of single-use packages and containers B. Sec. §551.071 of the Texas Government Code: Consultation with Attorney: - To receive advice of legal counsel regarding tax exemptions for real and personal property at the San Marcos Regional Airport C. Sec. §551.074 of the Texas Government Code: Personnel Matters: to discuss the City Manager Search Process D. Sec. §551.074 of the Texas Government Code: Personnel Matters: to discuss the City Clerk Position E. Sec. §551.087 of the Texas Government Code: Economic Development: to receive a briefing and deliberate on Project Dark Monday   Action details Video Video