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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 6/1/2021 6:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Council Chambers
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ID#21-381 11. PresentationReceive a Staff presentation of the Quarter End March 31, 2021 Financial Report, and provide direction to City Manager.   Not available Video Video
ID#21-379 12. PresentationReceive a Staff presentation of the Quarter End March 31, 2021 Investment Report, and provide direction to City Manager.   Not available Video Video
ID#21-450 13. MinutesConsider approval, by motion, of the following meeting minutes: A. April 20, 2021 Regular Meeting Minutes B. May 4, 2021 - Work Session Meeting Minutes C. May 4, 2021 - Regular Meeting Minutes   Not available Not available
Ord. 2021-38(b) 14. OrdinanceConsider approval of Ordinance 2021-38, on the second of two readings, amending the official Zoning Map of the City in Case No. ZC-21-01 by rezoning approximately 6.698 acres of land, generally located in the 100 Block of Centerpoint Road, from “FD” Future Development District to “CD-5” Character District-5; and including procedural provisions; and providing an effective date.   Not available Not available
Ord. 2021-39(b) 15. OrdinanceConsider approval of Ordinance 2021-39, on the second of two readings, amending Chapter 6, Animals, to allow for the keeping of miniature goats in Conventional Residential Zoning Districts and establish associated regulations; providing a savings clause; providing for the repeal of any conflicting provisions; and providing an effective date.   Not available Not available
Res. 2021-97R 16. ResolutionConsider approval of Resolution 2021-97R, ratifying a one-year extension of line of duty injury leave for San Marcos Police Officer Claudia Cormier from May 18, 2020 - May 18, 2021; approving an additional extension of Officer Cormier’s line of duty injury leave, at full pay, for up to one year from May 18, 2021 to May 18, 2022; and declaring an effective date.   Not available Not available
Res. 2021-98R 17. ResolutionConsider approval of Resolution 2021-98R, approving an agreement with Austin Wood Recycling, Inc. for Wood Grinding Services for use by the Neighborhood Enhancement Department in the annual amount of $26,000.00 and authorizing three annual renewals for a total contract amount of $104,000.00; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the agreement on behalf of the City; and declaring effective date.   Not available Not available
Res. 2021-99R 18. ResolutionConsider approval of Resolution 2021-99R, approving a professional services agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for the provision of preliminary engineering services in connection with the Highway 80 Utility Improvements Project in a not-to-exceed amount of $346,053.00; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the agreement; and declaring an effective date.   Not available Not available
Res. 2021-100R 19. ResolutionConsider approval of Resolution 2021-100R, approving a Change in Service to the agreement with Plummer Associates, Inc. in the not-to-exceed amount of $333,215.00 for the design phase of the Blanco Vista Elevated Storage Tank Project; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the appropriate documents to implement the Change in Service on behalf of the City; and declaring an effective date.   Not available Not available
Res. 2021-101R 110. ResolutionConsider approval of Resolution 2021-101R, seeking reimbursement from the Texas Department of Transportation for the cost of an updated master plan for the San Marcos Regional Airport; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute all necessary documents to finalize the request for reimbursement on behalf of the City; and declaring an effective date.   Not available Not available
Res. 2021-103R 112. ResolutionConsider approval of Resolution 2021-103R, approving a one year hangar lease with Olive Aviation, LLP at the San Marcos Regional Airport in the annual amount of $14,400.00; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the agreement on behalf of the City; and declaring an effective date.   Not available Not available
Res. 2021-104R 113. ResolutionConsider approval of Resolution 2021-104R, rejecting the sole proposal received from Weaver and Tidwell, LLP in response to a Request for Proposals for the HUD Community Development Block Grant Mitigation Grant Internal Audit Services; and declaring an effective date.   Not available Not available
Res. 2021-105R 114. ResolutionConsider approval of Resolution 2021-105R, approving a third amended and restated Interconnection Agreement with the Lower Colorado River Authority Transmission Services Corporation (“LCRA TSC”) to update the facility schedules that outline the use and ownership of, and responsibilities for, various appurtenances and components for the Hilltop, Strahan, Ranch Road 12, Rattler, Redwood, and San Marcos Substations; authorizing the City Manager or his designee, to execute said amendment; and declaring an effective date.   Not available Not available
Res. 2021-106R 115. ResolutionConsider approval of Resolution 2021-106R, approving a contract with Freeit Data Solutions, Inc., through the cooperative purchasing agreement with the Texas Department of Information Resources, in the amount of $355,981.48 for network hardware and software at the new Public Services Complex and the Police Department Renovations and Additions project; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the agreement on behalf of the City; and declaring an effective date.   Not available Not available
Ord. 2021-40 116. OrdinanceReceive a Staff presentation and hold a Public Hearing to receive comments for or against Ordinance 2021-40, annexing into the City approximately 21.73 acres of land generally located 1,500 feet West of the Centerpoint Road and Center Point Court Intersection in No. AN-21-03; including procedural provisions; and providing an effective date; and consider approval of Ordinance 2021-40, on the first of two readings.   Not available Video Video
Ord. 2021-41 117. OrdinanceReceive a Staff presentation and hold a Public Hearing to receive comments for or against Ordinance 2021-41, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City in Case No. ZC-21-06 by rezoning approximately 10.19 acres of land, generally located 2,000 feet southwest of the of the Centerpoint Road and Centerpoint Court intersection, from “FD” Future Development District to “CD-1 Character District-1, or subject to consent of the owner, another less intense zoning district classification; including procedural provisions; and providing an effective date; and consider approval of Ordinance 2021-41 on the first of two readings.   Not available Video Video
Ord. 2021-42 118. OrdinanceReceive a Staff presentation and hold a Public Hearing to receive comments for or against Ordinance 2021-42, amending the official zoning map of the city in Case No. ZC-21-07 by rezoning approximately 9.66 acres of land, generally located 1,050 feet West of the of the Centerpoint Road and Centerpoint Court intersection, from “GC” General Commercial and “FD” Future Development Districts to “CD-5” Character District-5, or subject to consent of the owner, another less intense zoning district classification; including procedural provisions; and providing an effective date; and consider approval of Ordinance 2021-42, on the first of two readings.   Not available Video Video
Ord. 2021-42 118. OrdinanceReceive a Staff presentation and hold a Public Hearing to receive comments for or against Ordinance 2021-42, amending the official zoning map of the city in Case No. ZC-21-07 by rezoning approximately 9.66 acres of land, generally located 1,050 feet West of the of the Centerpoint Road and Centerpoint Court intersection, from “GC” General Commercial and “FD” Future Development Districts to “CD-5” Character District-5, or subject to consent of the owner, another less intense zoning district classification; including procedural provisions; and providing an effective date; and consider approval of Ordinance 2021-42, on the first of two readings.   Not available Video Video
Ord. 2021-43 119. OrdinanceReceive a Staff presentation and hold a Public Hearing to receive comments for or against Ordinance 2021-43, amending the official zoning map of the City in Case No. ZC-21-08 by rezoning approximately 29.66 acres of land, generally located 300 feet West of the of the Centerpoint Road and Centerpoint Court intersection, from “GC” General Commercial and “FD” Future Development Districts to “CD-4” Character District-4, or subject to consent of the owner, another less intense zoning district classification; including procedural provisions; and providing an effective date; and consider approval of Ordinance 2021-43 on the first of two readings.   Not available Video Video
Res. 2021-107R 120. ResolutionReceive a staff presentation and hold a Public Hearing to receive comments for or against Resolution 2021-107R, authorizing the submission of the 2019-2020 Community Development Block Grant (“CDBG”) Program Consolidated Annual Performance Evaluation Report (“CAPER”) to the United Stated Department of Housing and Urban Development; and declaring an effective; and consider approval of Resolution 2021-107R.   Not available Video Video
Res. 2021-102R 111. ResolutionConsider approval of Resolution 2021-102R, approving a commitment to support the CAPCOG Clean Air Coalition’s Proposed Regional PM2.5 Emission Reduction and Planning Measures for the Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown MSA Regional Air Quality Plan; and declaring an effective date.   Not available Video Video
Ord. 2021-44 121. OrdinanceConsider approval of Ordinance 2021-44, on the first of two readings, amending the City’s 2020-2021 fiscal year budget to allocate $41,705 from State Seized Asset Funds to provide funding for the purchase of equipment for the Crisis Negotiations Team, GPS trackers for CID personnel, and drone mapping software; and declaring an effective date.   Not available Video Video
Ord. 2021-45 122. OrdinanceConsider approval of Ordinance 2021-45, on the first of two readings, amending Chapter 2, Administration, Article 5, Code of Ethics, by adding a new Division 5 requiring registration of lobbyists and periodic reporting of contacts made by lobbyists with elected City officials, City Board and Commission members, and City Employees; establishing penalties for violations of this ordinance; providing certain exemptions from lobbying registration and reporting requirements; providing a savings clause; providing for the repeal of any conflicting provisions; and providing an effective date.   Not available Video Video
Ord. 2021-45 122. OrdinanceConsider approval of Ordinance 2021-45, on the first of two readings, amending Chapter 2, Administration, Article 5, Code of Ethics, by adding a new Division 5 requiring registration of lobbyists and periodic reporting of contacts made by lobbyists with elected City officials, City Board and Commission members, and City Employees; establishing penalties for violations of this ordinance; providing certain exemptions from lobbying registration and reporting requirements; providing a savings clause; providing for the repeal of any conflicting provisions; and providing an effective date.   Not available Video Video
Ord. 2021-45 122. OrdinanceConsider approval of Ordinance 2021-45, on the first of two readings, amending Chapter 2, Administration, Article 5, Code of Ethics, by adding a new Division 5 requiring registration of lobbyists and periodic reporting of contacts made by lobbyists with elected City officials, City Board and Commission members, and City Employees; establishing penalties for violations of this ordinance; providing certain exemptions from lobbying registration and reporting requirements; providing a savings clause; providing for the repeal of any conflicting provisions; and providing an effective date.   Not available Video Video
Ord. 2021-45 1  OrdinanceConsider approval of Ordinance 2021-45, on the first of two readings, amending Chapter 2, Administration, Article 5, Code of Ethics, by adding a new Division 5 requiring registration of lobbyists and periodic reporting of contacts made by lobbyists with elected City officials, City Board and Commission members, and City Employees; establishing penalties for violations of this ordinance; providing certain exemptions from lobbying registration and reporting requirements; providing a savings clause; providing for the repeal of any conflicting provisions; and providing an effective date.   Not available Video Video
Ord. 2021-45 122. OrdinanceConsider approval of Ordinance 2021-45, on the first of two readings, amending Chapter 2, Administration, Article 5, Code of Ethics, by adding a new Division 5 requiring registration of lobbyists and periodic reporting of contacts made by lobbyists with elected City officials, City Board and Commission members, and City Employees; establishing penalties for violations of this ordinance; providing certain exemptions from lobbying registration and reporting requirements; providing a savings clause; providing for the repeal of any conflicting provisions; and providing an effective date.   Not available Video Video
Ord. 2021-45 122. OrdinanceConsider approval of Ordinance 2021-45, on the first of two readings, amending Chapter 2, Administration, Article 5, Code of Ethics, by adding a new Division 5 requiring registration of lobbyists and periodic reporting of contacts made by lobbyists with elected City officials, City Board and Commission members, and City Employees; establishing penalties for violations of this ordinance; providing certain exemptions from lobbying registration and reporting requirements; providing a savings clause; providing for the repeal of any conflicting provisions; and providing an effective date.   Not available Video Video
Ord. 2021-45 122. OrdinanceConsider approval of Ordinance 2021-45, on the first of two readings, amending Chapter 2, Administration, Article 5, Code of Ethics, by adding a new Division 5 requiring registration of lobbyists and periodic reporting of contacts made by lobbyists with elected City officials, City Board and Commission members, and City Employees; establishing penalties for violations of this ordinance; providing certain exemptions from lobbying registration and reporting requirements; providing a savings clause; providing for the repeal of any conflicting provisions; and providing an effective date.   Not available Video Video
Ord. 2021-45 122. OrdinanceConsider approval of Ordinance 2021-45, on the first of two readings, amending Chapter 2, Administration, Article 5, Code of Ethics, by adding a new Division 5 requiring registration of lobbyists and periodic reporting of contacts made by lobbyists with elected City officials, City Board and Commission members, and City Employees; establishing penalties for violations of this ordinance; providing certain exemptions from lobbying registration and reporting requirements; providing a savings clause; providing for the repeal of any conflicting provisions; and providing an effective date.   Not available Video Video
Ord. 2021-45 122. OrdinanceConsider approval of Ordinance 2021-45, on the first of two readings, amending Chapter 2, Administration, Article 5, Code of Ethics, by adding a new Division 5 requiring registration of lobbyists and periodic reporting of contacts made by lobbyists with elected City officials, City Board and Commission members, and City Employees; establishing penalties for violations of this ordinance; providing certain exemptions from lobbying registration and reporting requirements; providing a savings clause; providing for the repeal of any conflicting provisions; and providing an effective date.   Not available Video Video
Ord. 2021-46 123. OrdinanceConsider approval of Ordinance 2021-46, on first and final reading, authorizing the issuance of City of San Marcos, Texas General Obligation Refunding Bonds in the amount not to exceed $75,000,000 in one or more series; approving an official statement, a paying agent/registrar agreement, a bond purchase agreement and an escrow agreement; establishing the procedures for selling and delivering one or more series of the bonds; providing for the approval of this ordinance on one reading only as authorized by state law; and authorizing other matters relating to the bonds.   Not available Video Video
Res. 2021-108R 124. ResolutionConsider approval of Resolution 2021-108R, directing publication of a notice of intention to issue certificates of obligation in the amount not to exceed $73,670,000 for constructing, improving, designing, acquiring and equipping the City’s (1) water and waste water system; (2) electric utility system; (3) streets including related drainage, sidewalks, traffic improvements and lighting, including acquisition of right-of-way; (4) municipal buildings to include HVAC improvements, roof replacements and security improvements; (5) stormwater management and flood control facilities, including acquisition of land; (6) airport; (7) public safety facilities to include police and fire improvements and technology equipment upgrades; (8) network and fiber optic infrastructure equipment; (9) recreational facilities including parks and sports fields; (10) a new public services facility, including acquisition of land; (11) parking facilities; and (12) the payment of professional services in connection therewith including legal, fiscal and engineering fees and the costs of issuing the certificates o   Not available Video Video
Res. 2021-108R 124. ResolutionConsider approval of Resolution 2021-108R, directing publication of a notice of intention to issue certificates of obligation in the amount not to exceed $73,670,000 for constructing, improving, designing, acquiring and equipping the City’s (1) water and waste water system; (2) electric utility system; (3) streets including related drainage, sidewalks, traffic improvements and lighting, including acquisition of right-of-way; (4) municipal buildings to include HVAC improvements, roof replacements and security improvements; (5) stormwater management and flood control facilities, including acquisition of land; (6) airport; (7) public safety facilities to include police and fire improvements and technology equipment upgrades; (8) network and fiber optic infrastructure equipment; (9) recreational facilities including parks and sports fields; (10) a new public services facility, including acquisition of land; (11) parking facilities; and (12) the payment of professional services in connection therewith including legal, fiscal and engineering fees and the costs of issuing the certificates o   Not available Video Video
Res. 2021-109R 125. ResolutionConsider approval of Resolution 2021-109R, supporting and authorizing the submission of applications by the Parks and Recreation and Engineering Departments to the Hays County Parks and Open Space Advisory Commission (“POSAC”) for Hays County 2020 Parks Bond funds to fund City Parkland improvement, acquisition and flood mitigation projects; and declaring an effective date.   Not available Video Video
ID#21-391 126. AppointmentDiscuss and consider appointment(s) to fill vacancies on the following Boards and Commissions, and provide direction to staff: A) Animal Shelter Advisory Board B) Historic Preservation Commissions C) Library Board D) Neighborhood Commission   Not available Video Video
ID#21-443 127. Discussion ItemHold Discussion regarding a temporary, in house, grant writer with experience in organizing non-profits to organize and fortify our non-profits not only to help with those recently homeless due to the fall-out of Covid, but also for any future pandemic emergencies and natural disasters, and provide direction to the City Manager.   Not available Video Video
ID#21-451 128. Discussion ItemHold Discussion related to Mexican American and Indigenous Heritage and Cultural District, and provide direction to Staff.   Not available Video Video
ID#21-449 129. Discussion ItemHold discussion on a Recommendation Resolution submitted by the Convention and Visitor Bureau Board, requesting support of the Lights Out, Texas! initiative regarding turning off or dimming non-essential lighting during migratory peak periods, and provide direction to Staff.   Not available Video Video
ID#21-453 130. Discussion ItemHold discussion on a Recommendation Resolution submitted by the Parks and Recreation Board, requesting that the City Council to evaluate the parkland fee calculation methodology within the San Marcos Land Development Code, and provide direction to the City Manager.   Not available Video Video
ID#21-437 131. Executive SessionExecutive Session in accordance with Sec. §551.071 of the Texas Government Code: Consultation with Attorney: To receive advice of legal counsel regarding the Purchase and Sale Agreement with Pursuant Ventures Development, LLC for the San Marcos Sportsplex Project   Not available Video Video
ID#21-438 132. 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: Sec. §551.071 of the Texas Government Code: Consultation with Attorney: To receive advice of legal counsel regarding the Purchase and Sale Agreement with Pursuant Ventures Development, LLC for the San Marcos Sportsplex Project   Not available Video Video