On the agenda: New Braunfels City Council — data center (Sep 28)

CITY OF NEW BRAUNFELS, TEXAS
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
550 LANDA STREET
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2026 at 6:00 PM

Michael French, Mayor
Lawrence Spradley, Councilmember (District 4)
Toni L. Carter, Councilmember (District 1) Mary Ann Labowski, Councilmember (District 5)
Michael Capizzi, Mayor Pro Tem (District 2)
Nikki Shaw, Councilmember (District 6)
D. Lee Edwards, Councilmember (District 3)
Robert Camareno, City Manager
OUR MISSION
The City of New Braunfels serves the community by planning for the future, responding
to community needs, and preserving our natural beauty and unique heritage.
AGENDA
CALL TO ORDER
CALL OF ROLL: CITY SECRETARY
REQUEST
ALL
PHONES
AND
EMERGENCY ON-CALL PERSONNEL.

OTHER

DEVICES

BE

TURNED

OFF,

EXCEPT

INVOCATION: COUNCILMEMBER SHAW
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE & SALUTE TO THE TEXAS FLAG
PROCLAMATIONS:

A)

Concrete Pipe Week

26-1042

B)

Flocktober

26-541

C)

Ava Cooper and Julia Cooper Celebration

26-1016

CITIZENS' COMMUNICATIONS

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We will now open Citizens Communications, our public comment period where our citizens are
heard. In the interest of time and structure, this period is specifically for individuals to address the
City Council on issues and items of concern that are not listed on this agenda. There will be no
City Council action at this time. Citizens will be provided with the right to speak on posted
agenda items, which we will recognize later when those specific items are called. In the interest
of protecting the City’s network and data security, we cannot accept flash drives or electronic files
at the podium. (You do need to upload your digital files to the City Secretary's online form two
hours prior to the meeting). Please use hard copies on our overhead projector for the Council to
view. Individuals desiring to speak, please line up behind the podium and be ready. This is your
time to address your City Council. We only ask that you remain respectful and courteous to
everyone in the room. When you reach the podium, please state your name and whether you are
a resident of New Braunfels, a non-resident, or live within our ETJ. Thank you.
1.

CONSENT AGENDA

All items listed below are considered to be routine and non-controversial by the City Council and
will be approved by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a
Councilmember or citizen so requests, in which case the item will be removed from the consent
agenda and considered as part of the normal order of business. Citizens must be present to pull
an item.

Action Items

A)

Approval of the city council September 8, 2026, the 26-982
September 10, 2026 special meeting minutes, and the
September 14, 2026 regular and executive session
meeting minutes.
Natalie Baker, Deputy City Secretary

B)

Approval of a recommendation by the New Braunfels 26-1059
Economic Development Corporation (NBEDC) for a
five-year lease with the City of New Braunfels for trail
and park access.
Jeff Jewell, Economic and Community Development Director

C)

Approval of a Microsoft Enterprise Agreement
Software One for citywide software licenses.

with 26-1096

Tony Gonzalez. Director of Information Technology (IT)

D)

Approval of agreements for On-Call
Removal and Removal Monitoring Services

Disaster

Debris 26-1115

Robert Church: Emergency Management Coordinator

E)

Approval of a license agreement between the City of 26-1099
New Braunfels and Cotton Crossing Owners Association
for the purpose of allowing non-conforming signs and
supports to be utilized within the right-of-way.

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Garry Ford, Transportation and Construction Services Director
Carly Farmer, Assistant City Engineer

F)

Approval of an Interlocal Agreement between the City of 26-1122
New Braunfels and the Texas Municipal League
Intergovernmental Risk Pool (TMLIRP), Amwins, and
MetLife for participation in the House Bill 4144 Critical
Illness Coverage Insurance Product for retired first
responders.
Tracey Lawson, Assistant Director Human Resources

G)

Approval of an expenditure to Cobb, Fendley & 26-1125
Associates for right-of-way acquisition services for the
South Kowald Lane Improvements Project.
Garry Ford, Transportation and Construction Services Director

H)

Approval of an expenditure of up to $300,000 to acquire 26-1126
the necessary right-of-way and easements for the South
Kowald Lane Improvements Project, and authorization for
the City Manager to execute all necessary conveyance
documents.
Garry Ford, Transportation and Construction Services Director

I)

Approval of an expenditure to Cobb, Fendley & 26-1127
Associates for right-of-way acquisition services for the
Conrads Lane Improvements Project.
Garry Ford, Transportation and Construction Services Director

J)

Approval of an expenditure of up to $150,000 to acquire 26-1128
the necessary right-of-way and easements for the
Conrads Lane Improvements Project, and authorization
for the City Manager to execute all necessary
conveyance documents.
Garry Ford, Transportation and Construction Services Director

K)

Approval of the City of New Braunfels FY 2026 Third 26-1148
Quarter Investment Report.
Carren Ridge - Accounting and Treasury Manager

Resolutions

L)

Approval of a resolution of the New Braunfels City 26-1112
Council designating certain officials as being responsible
for, acting for, and on behalf of the City of New Braunfels
in dealing with the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department for
the purpose of participating in the Local Park Grant

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Program, hereinafter referred to as the “Program”;
certifying that the Applicant is eligible to receive program
assistance; certifying that the Applicant matching share
is readily available; and dedicating the proposed site for
permanent (or for the term of the lease for leased
property) public park and recreational uses.
Christopher Greenwell, Grants Coordinator

M)

Approval of a resolution setting a public hearing to be 26-951
held during the City Council Meeting on Monday,
October 26, 2026, to consider approval to update the
City of New Braunfels Roadway Impact Fee Study,
including land use
assumptions
and
the
capital
improvements plan.
Brenadette Faust, Capital Projects Manager

N)

Approval of a resolution authorizing the City Manager to 26-1037
enter into an Advanced Funding Agreement between the
City of New Braunfels and the Texas Department of
Transportation for the Waterway Lane Hike and Bike
Trail as part of the Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside
Program.
Garry Ford, Transportation and Construction Services Director

O)

Approval of a resolution giving consent to the issuance of 26-1149
Unlimited
Tax
Bonds
by
Comal
County
Water
Improvement District No. 1A, Unlimited Tax Road Bonds
by Comal County Water Improvement District No. 1D,
and Unlimited Tax Road Bonds by Comal County Water
Improvement District No. 1F.
Jeff Jewell, Economic and Community Development Director

Ordinances
(In accordance with Section 3.10 of the City Charter, a descriptive
caption of each ordinance shall be read on two separate days.)

P)

Approval of the first reading of an ordinance amending 26-846
Ordinance Number 2015-18 by modifying the New
Braunfels Downtown Board’s purpose and adopting
revised Bylaws.
Mandi Scott, Economic and Community Development Manager

Q)

Approval of the first reading of an ordinance establishing 26-1145
the number of positions in each classification in the New

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Braunfels Fire Department and Police Department
pursuant to Local Government Code, Chapter 143.
Becca Miears, Director of Human Resources

R)

Approval of the second and final reading of an ordinance 26-1156
to amend Section 126-346 and Section 126-369 of the
Code of Ordinances of the City of New Braunfels to
establish prohibited parking and loading zones on Zipp
Road, Klein Meadows, and Legend Pond.
Garry Ford, Transportation and Construction Services Director

2.

INDIVIDUAL ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION

Individuals desiring to speak to any individual item should line up behind the podium and be
ready to speak when public comment is recognized.

A)

Discuss and consider the second and final reading of an 26-1113
ordinance amending Chapter 130, Article IV, Division 7,
of the Code of Ordinances of the City of New Braunfels
revising drought stage designations and triggers and
clarifying other provisions; resolving other matters
incident and related thereto; repealing all ordinances in
conflict; containing a savings clause; and declaring an
effective date.
Ryan Kelso, NBU Chief Executive Officer

B)

Discuss and consider the first reading of an ordinance to 26-1151
amend Section 126-132 of the Code of Ordinances of
the City of New Braunfels to lower the speed limit in the
residential areas off Lake Front Avenue.
Garry Ford, Transportation and Construction Services Director
Carly Farmer, Assistant City Engineer

C)

Discuss and consider the approval of the Bicycle and 26-1026
Pedestrian Network Plan.
Garry Ford, Transportation and Construction Services Director
Elizabeth Dupont, Transportation Planner

D)

Public hearing and first reading of an ordinance, 26-1056
requested by Yesica Monrreal, on behalf of 839 Oasis St
LLC, to rezone approximately 0.17 of an acre out of
Meyer Addition, Block 5, Lot 9, from R-2 (Single-Family
and Two-Family District) to C-O SUP (Commercial Office
District with a Special Use Overlay to allow Short Term
Rental of a residence), currently addressed at 839 Oasis

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Street.
Christopher J. Looney, AICP, Director of the Neighborhood & Community Planning
Department
Applicant: Yesica Monrreal
Owner: 839 Oasis St, LLC

E)

Public hearing and first reading of an ordinance, 26-1057
requested by Sun Communities Operating Limited
Partnership, on behalf of Sun Silver Star LLC d/b/a Sun
Retreats Texas Hill Country, to rezone approximately
11.44 acres out of the Yogi Bears Jellystone Park, Block
1, Lot 2, from C-3 (Commercial District) to C-3 SUP
(Commercial District with a Special Use overlay to allow
manufactured homes), currently addressed at 141
Rueckle Road.
Christopher J. Looney, AICP, Neighborhood & Community Planning Director
Applicant: Sun Communities Operating Limited Partnership
Owner: Sun Silver Star LLC d/b/a Sun Retreats Texas Hill Country

F)

Discuss and consider the approval of the Americans with 26-1119
Disabilities Act Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan.
Scott McClelland, Assistant Transportation and Construction Services Director

G)

Discuss and consider the approval of an ordinance 26-1159
authorizing the issuance of the City of New Braunfels,
Texas combination tax and revenue certificates of
obligation, series 2026; levying an ad valorem tax and
pledging certain surplus revenues in support of the
certificates; awarding the sale of the certificates;
approving an official statement, a paying agent/registrar
agreement and other agreements relating to the sale and
issuance of the certificates; and ordaining other matters
relating to the issuance of the certificates.
Jared Werner, Assistant City Manager

H)

Discuss and consider action regarding the creation and 26-998
implementation of a uniform Code of Conduct for City of
New Braunfels advisory boards, commissions, and
committees
to
ensure
accountability,
conduct
expectations, and protections for members and the City.
Michael French, New Braunfels Mayor

3.

PRESENTATIONS:

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A)

Presentation and discussion on the City of New 26-1138
Braunfels Roadway Impact Fee Study and collected
roadway impact fees.
Brenadette Faust, Capital Projects Manager
Pete Kelly, Kimley- Horn & Associates

4.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

In accordance with the Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Ch. 551.071, the City
Council may convene in a closed session to discuss any of the items listed on this agenda. Any
final action or vote on any executive session item will be taken in open session.

A)

Deliberate
pending/contemplated
litigation,
settlement 26-1168
offer(s),
and
matters
concerning
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.
·

B)

C)

5.

Regulation of data centers.

Deliberate the appointment, evaluation, duties, discipline, 26-1146
or removal of the Municipal Court Judge in accordance
with Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code.
Deliberate the appointment and employment of a City 26-1143
Attorney and City Manager, including matters related to
the search and selection of candidates, pursuant to
Texas Government Code Section 551.074 (Personnel
Matters).

IF NECESSARY, RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION AND
RELATING TO THE EXECUTIVE SESSION AS DESCRIBED ABOVE.

TAKE

ANY

ACTION

ADJOURNMENT
CERTIFICATION

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I hereby certify the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the bulletin board at the New
Braunfels City Hall.

_____________________________________
Gayle Wilkinson, City Secretary
NOTE: Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids
or services such as interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, readers, or large
print, are requested to contact the City Secretary’s Office at (830) 221-4010 at least two (2) work
days prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Sec. 551.127, on a regular, non-emergency basis,
members may attend and participate in the meeting remotely by video conference. Should that
occur, a quorum of the members will be physically present at the location noted.

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