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Meeting Name: City Council Agenda status: Final - Amended
Meeting date/time: 3/8/2021 6:00 PM Minutes status: Draft  
Meeting location: City Hall - Council Chambers
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21-254 1A) PresentationPresentation, discussion and possible direction to staff regarding whether to require the use of face coverings by the public while at city facilities, and whether to place a limit on the building occupancy of certain city facilities.   Not available Not available
21-108 2B) PresentationPresentation of “New Braunfels at Work” web application and dashboard   Not available Not available
21-236 1C) ResolutionPresentation and update on the 2013 Bond, 2019 Bond and other various ongoing Capital projects.   Not available Not available
21-233 3A) ResolutionDiscuss and consider approval of the minutes of the February 22, 2021 City Council meeting.   Not available Not available
21-185 1A) ResolutionApproval of a resolution, ratification of the submission of an application for funding to purchase forensic data collection equipment utilizing a U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program grant for Program Year 2022, and authorization for the City Manager to act on behalf of the City in all matters related to this grant.   Not available Not available
21-227 1B) ReportApproval of a contract with Ultimate Roof Systems for roof repairs at the New Braunfels Public Library and roof replacement at Fire Station 1 and the appropriate budget amendment.   Not available Not available
21-168 1C) ResolutionApproval of a contract modification to J3 Company as part of the 2013 Bond Klein Road Reconstruction project in the amount of $108,291 for Change Order #9 and an additional $75,000 for contingency that is needed for unforeseen conditions associated with the TXDOT FM1044 intersection alignment and the appropriate budget amendment.   Not available Not available
21-186 1D) ResolutionApproval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a deed accepting two acres of park property as prescribed in a development agreement with August Fields, LP.   Not available Not available
21-187 1F) ResolutionApproval to authorize the City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding with the New Braunfels Parks Foundation allowing the Foundation to accept 46 acres of land to hold in trust for the City of New Braunfels for a future park.   Not available Not available
21-130 3E) ResolutionApproval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Agreement to Contribute Right-of-way Funds with the Texas Department of Transportation for highway improvements on FM 725 from Zipp Road to County Line Road.   Not available Not available
21-199 2G) ResolutionApproval to authorize the City Manager to enter into a five-year software maintenance contract with Presidio Networked Solutions Group in the amount of $86,400 ($17,280 annually) for the City’s phone system utilizing a Texas Department of Information Resources contract   Not available Not available
21-175 1H) ReportApproval of the City of New Braunfels FY 2021 First Quarter Investment Report.   Not available Not available
21-122 1I) ReportApproval to authorize the City Manager to enter into a joint election agreement between the City of New Braunfels, the New Braunfels Independent School District, the Comal Independent School District, the City of Garden Ridge, and the City of Bulverde regarding the May 1, 2021 election.   Not available Not available
21-123 1J) ReportApproval to authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement between the City of New Braunfels and Comal County regarding election services for the May 1, 2021 elections.   Not available Not available
21-178 1K) ReportApproval of an expenditure with Fun Abounds of Southern Texas for the purchase of a shade structure for the Fischer Park Archeology Dig for $42,000 utilizing a Buyboard contract 529-19.   Not available Not available
21-190 1L) ReportApproval to authorize the City Manager to execute an amendment to the contract with the Law Offices of Ryan Henry, PLLC for legal representation in matters involving an administrative ADAA complaint, and for review and analysis of related City policies and procedures.   Not available Not available
21-203 1M) ReportApproval of a contract amendment with Doucet and Associates for engineering design and bid support services for a stormwater treatment basin to be included as part of the Elizabeth Ave Realignment project.   Not available Not available
21-217 1N) ReportApproval to authorize the City Manager to execute an Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Michigan Collegiate Telecommunications Association in accordance with the Interlocal Cooperation Act, Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code and Chapter 271, Texas Local Government Code for telecommunication products and services.   Not available Not available
21-221 1O) ReportApproval to purchase a Commercial Paver for the City’s Public Works Streets & Drainage Division staff, from Cooper Equipment Co. through a BuyBoard Cooperative contract and approval of the appropriate budget amendment.   Not available Not available
21-249 2P) ResolutionApproval of a resolution in support of Comal County urging the Texas Legislature to amend Section 502.402, Texas Transportation Code during the 87th legislative session.   Not available Not available
21-237 1Q) OrdinanceFirst reading on an ordinance regarding a request from the Humane Society of New Braunfels Area (HSNBA) to waive development related fees for their new spay and neuter building.   Not available Not available
21-207 1R) OrdinanceApproval of the second and final reading of an ordinance to designate the property currently addressed as 210 South Castell Avenue as a historic landmark to be known as the Producer’s Co-Op.   Not available Not available
21-214 1S) OrdinanceApproval of the second and final reading of an ordinance regarding the proposed rezoning of approximately 14.608 acres out of the H. Foster Survey No. 34, Abstract No. 154, Comal County, Texas, located at the northwest corner of the intersection of IH 35 and FM 306, from “M-1” Light Industrial District to “MU-B” High Intensity Mixed Use District.   Not available Not available
21-215 2A) OrdinanceDiscuss and consider an ordinance authorizing the issuance of short term obligations in the aggregate principal amount not to exceed $100,000,000 to pay project costs for eligible projects for the City’s utility systems, authorizing the execution of agreements to be entered into on connection therewith, approving and authorizing certain authorized officers and employees to act on behalf of the City and New Braunfels Utilities in the sale and delivery of such short term obligations and resolving other matters incident and related thereto and providing an effective date.   Not available Not available
21-234 1B) OrdinanceDiscuss and consider approval of an ordinance regarding the ratification of a waiver of certain permit fees and solid waste management fees related to the 2021 winter storm.   Not available Not available
21-218 1C) ReportDiscuss and consider approval of a construction contract with Stoddard Construction Management Inc., a materials testing contract with Raba Kistner, payment to New Braunfels Utilities (NBU) for water and sewer impact fees, a contract with Hill International for on-site Owner’s Representative services and authorize the City Manager to execute any change orders up to the contingency amount as part of the 2019 Bond Westside Library Branch Project.   Not available Not available
21-231 1D) OrdinanceDiscuss and consider the reconsideration of a proposed ordinance to rezone approximately 68.05 acres out of the O. Russell Survey No. 2, Abstract No. 485, located at the northern corner of the intersection of Goodwin Lane and Orion Drive, from “APD” Agricultural/Pre-Development District to “R-1A-4” Single-Family Small Lot Residential and “R3-H” Multifamily High Density District.   Not available Not available
21-213 1E) OrdinancePublic hearing and first reading of proposed amendments to Chapter 6, Animals, related to tethering, keeping of rabbits, general standards of pet care, and penalties, as recommended by the Animal Services Advisory Board.   Not available Not available
21-209 1F) OrdinancePublic hearing and first reading of an ordinance regarding a proposed amendment to Chapter 66 Historic Preservation for the protection and preservation of trees within historic districts and historic properties.   Not available Not available
21-194 1A) Executive Session CaptionDeliberate issues regarding economic development negotiations in accordance with section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code. · Project Broadband · Project Locked · CGT   Not available Not available
21-241 1B) Executive Session CaptionDeliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate in accordance with Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code; and, Deliberate pending/contemplated litigation, settlement offers, and matters related to privileged and unprivileged client information deemed confidential by Rule 1.05 of the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct in accordance with Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code, specifically · Tolle Street ROW Abandonment   Not available Not available