April 5, 2022 City Council Meeting
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1. Review of Master Calendar of Events and Special Meetings
1. Review of Master Calendar of Events and Special Meetings
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2. Review of Regular Agenda items
2. Review of Regular Agenda items
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3. Presentation and discussion of promoting community events hosted by individual Council Members when not sponsored by the City and allocations for Council Member travel and meetings
3. Presentation and discussion of promoting community events hosted by individual Council Members when not sponsored by the City and allocations for Council Member travel and meetings
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4. Presentation and discussion of the proposed demolition of City-owned buildings along the Hampton Road Corridor to further opportunities for economic development
4. Presentation and discussion of the proposed demolition of City-owned buildings along the Hampton Road Corridor to further opportunities for economic development
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B. REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER » - 1. Invocation by: Paster Derek Jacobs, The Village Church 2. Pledge of Allegiance led by: Councilmember Nicole Raphiel
B. REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER »
1. Invocation by: Paster Derek Jacobs, The Village Church 2. Pledge of Allegiance led by: Councilmember Nicole Raphiel
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C. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST » - 1. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551. 0415 the City Council may report on the following items: ( 1) expression of thanks, congratulations or condolences; ( 2) information about holiday schedules; 3) recognition of individuals; ( 4) reminders about upcoming City Council events; ( 5) information about community events; and ( 6) announcements involving imminent threat to public health and safety. 2. Liaison Updates
C. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST »
1. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551. 0415 the City Council may report on the following items: ( 1) expression of thanks, congratulations or condolences; ( 2) information about holiday schedules; 3) recognition of individuals; ( 4) reminders about upcoming City Council events; ( 5) information about community events; and ( 6) announcements involving imminent threat to public health and safety. 2. Liaison Updates »
D. CITIZEN APPEARANCES » - The City Council invites citizens to address the Council on any topic not already scheduled for Public Hearing. Citizens wishing to speak should complete a "Citizen Comment Card" and present it to the City Secretary or return to the Ambassador table prior to the meeting. In accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the City Council cannot take action on items not listed on the agenda. However, your concerns may be addressed by City Staff, placed on a future agenda, or responded to by some other course. Time limit is 3 minutes per speaker.
D. CITIZEN APPEARANCES »
The City Council invites citizens to address the Council on any topic not already scheduled for Public Hearing. Citizens wishing to speak should complete a "Citizen Comment Card" and present it to the City Secretary or return to the Ambassador table prior to the meeting. In accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the City Council cannot take action on items not listed on the agenda. However, your concerns may be addressed by City Staff, placed on a future agenda, or responded to by some other course. Time limit is 3 minutes per speaker. »
E. PRESENTATIONS » - 1. If necessary, continued presentation and discussion of Work Session Agenda Item #4 regarding the proposed demolition of City-owned buildings along the Hampton Road Corridor to further opportunities for economic development 2. Presentation by the DeSoto Chamber of Commerce on organizational updates through March 2022 3. FY 2022 Q2 Update provided by the DeSoto Development Corporation
E. PRESENTATIONS »
1. If necessary, continued presentation and discussion of Work Session Agenda Item #4 regarding the proposed demolition of City-owned buildings along the Hampton Road Corridor to further opportunities for economic development 2. Presentation by the DeSoto Chamber of Commerce on organizational updates through March 2022
3. FY 2022 Q2 Update provided by the DeSoto Development Corporation
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F. CONSENT AGENDA Items are listed on the Consent Agenda by the City Manager and are recommended to the City Council for single vote approval. An item( s) may be removed from the Consent Agenda for separate vote at the request of a Councilmember, the Mayor, or the City Manager. » - 1. Approval of Minutes 2. Other Items a. Confirmation of appointment of Brandee Jones to the Building & Standards Commission b. Confirmation of appointment of LaShonda Burnett to the Building and Standards Commission c. Confirmation of appointment of Brandon Lewis to the Building & Standards Commission d. Confirmation of appointment of Jerome Lacy to the Veterans Affairs Committee e. Recognition of proclamation honoring National Autism Month f. Recognition of proclamation honoring National Child Abuse Prevention Month g. Recognition of proclamation honoring Sexual Assault Awareness Month i. Consider authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute all necessary documents with Texas Standard Construction for contingency work associated with the Chattey Road Reconstruction Project for an additional $300,000 and a total contract amount not to exceed $6,857,452 j. Consider authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute Amendments No. 5 and 6 to the Agreement for Professional Services with Freese and Nichols, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $179,960 for the design of the Westmoreland Road Expansion Project n. Consider authorizing the DeSoto Development Corporation (DDC) Director to negotiate and execute an infrastructure grant with Solar Turbines, Inc. in the amount of $500,000 as approved by the DDC Board of Directors at its February 28, 2022 meeting o. Consider approving an Ordinance amending the FY 2022 Adopted Budget
F. CONSENT AGENDA Items are listed on the Consent Agenda by the City Manager and are recommended to the City Council for single vote approval. An item( s) may be removed from the Consent Agenda for separate vote at the request of a Councilmember, the Mayor, or the City Manager. »
1. Approval of Minutes 2. Other Items
a. Confirmation of appointment of Brandee Jones to the Building & Standards Commission
b. Confirmation of appointment of LaShonda Burnett to the Building and Standards Commission
c. Confirmation of appointment of Brandon Lewis to the Building & Standards Commission
d. Confirmation of appointment of Jerome Lacy to the Veterans Affairs Committee
e. Recognition of proclamation honoring National Autism Month
f. Recognition of proclamation honoring National Child Abuse Prevention Month
g. Recognition of proclamation honoring Sexual Assault Awareness Month
i. Consider authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute all necessary documents with Texas Standard Construction for contingency work associated with the Chattey Road Reconstruction Project for an additional $300,000 and a total contract amount not to exceed $6,857,452
j. Consider authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute Amendments No. 5 and 6 to the Agreement for Professional Services with Freese and Nichols, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $179,960 for the design of the Westmoreland Road Expansion Project
n. Consider authorizing the DeSoto Development Corporation (DDC) Director to negotiate and execute an infrastructure grant with Solar Turbines, Inc. in the amount of $500,000 as approved by the DDC Board of Directors at its February 28, 2022 meeting
o. Consider approving an Ordinance amending the FY 2022 Adopted Budget
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h. Consider authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Rogers Architects PLLC in an amount not to exceed $100,000 to update the Nance Farm Master Plan and direct the City Manager to prepare a budget amendment for the Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund for that purpose
h. Consider authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract with Rogers Architects PLLC in an amount not to exceed $100,000 to update the Nance Farm Master Plan and direct the City Manager to prepare a budget amendment for the Hotel Occupancy Tax Fund for that purpose
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k. Consider acceptance of the Phase I Hampton Road Streetscape Master Plan
k. Consider acceptance of the Phase I Hampton Road Streetscape Master Plan
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l. Consider authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a professional service contract with Halff Associates, Inc. for the creation of a character-based zoning district for the Hampton Road Corridor in an amount not-to-exceed $215,000
l. Consider authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a professional service contract with Halff Associates, Inc. for the creation of a character-based zoning district for the Hampton Road Corridor in an amount not-to-exceed $215,000
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m. Consider authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute an Agreement for Professional Services with Halff Associates, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $2,902,600 for design services for the Hampton Road Redevelopment Project from Pleasant Run Road to Belt Line Road
m. Consider authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute an Agreement for Professional Services with Halff Associates, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $2,902,600 for design services for the Hampton Road Redevelopment Project from Pleasant Run Road to Belt Line Road
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p. Consider approval of Preliminary Plat P-331-22; Homestead East Phase 2, located approximately 400 feet south of Danieldale Road and west of Westmoreland, consisting of 54 residential lots and two common area lots, and containing 18.01 acres. Applicant: Chad Adams and property Owner: Thomas Gaubert » - NOTICE OF ASSISTANCE AT THE PUBLIC MEETING The building in which the above meeting will be conducted is wheelchair accessible. Person with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and may require auxiliary aid or services such as readers or large print, or interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, are requested to contact the Office of City Secretary at 972-230-9646 or by E-mail at athomas@desototexas.gov or by calling through a T.D.D. (Telecommunication Device for the Deaf) to Relay Texas 800-732-2989. I, the undersigned authority, do hereby certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted in accordance with the regulations of the Texas Open Meetings Act on the bulletin board located at the entrance to the City of DeSoto's Jim Baugh Government Center, a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public as well as to the City's website www.desototexas.gov and said Notice was posted on the following date and time: Thursday, March 31, 2022 by 6:00 P.M. and remained so posted at least two (2) hours after said meeting was convened. Alicia Thomas, City Secretary DeSoto City Council Meetings are broadcast live in their entirety on DeSoto's City Website www.desototexas.gov Government Access Channel 16 available to Spectrum subscribers and Channel 99 available to AT&T U-verses subscribers on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. A taped broadcast is aired each day on Channel 16 and Channel 99 at 10:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m., and 11:00 p.m. following the live broadcast. Questions regarding the broadcast schedules or internet viewing should be directed to Kathy Jones, Community Relations Manager, at 972-230-9648. These taped broadcasts are also available to view on the City's website (www.desototexas.gov ) at your convenience.
p. Consider approval of Preliminary Plat P-331-22; Homestead East Phase 2, located approximately 400 feet south of Danieldale Road and west of Westmoreland, consisting of 54 residential lots and two common area lots, and containing 18.01 acres. Applicant: Chad Adams and property Owner: Thomas Gaubert »
NOTICE OF ASSISTANCE AT THE PUBLIC MEETING The building in which the above meeting will be conducted is wheelchair accessible. Person with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and may require auxiliary aid or services such as readers or large print, or interpreters for persons who are deaf or hearing impaired, are requested to contact the Office of City Secretary at 972-230-9646 or by E-mail at athomas@desototexas.gov or by calling through a T.D.D. (Telecommunication Device for the Deaf) to Relay Texas 800-732-2989. I, the undersigned authority, do hereby certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted in accordance with the regulations of the Texas Open Meetings Act on the bulletin board located at the entrance to the City of DeSoto's Jim Baugh Government Center, a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public as well as to the City's website www.desototexas.gov and said Notice was posted on the following date and time: Thursday, March 31, 2022 by 6:00 P.M. and remained so posted at least two (2) hours after said meeting was convened. Alicia Thomas, City Secretary
DeSoto City Council Meetings are broadcast live in their entirety on DeSoto's City Website www.desototexas.gov Government Access Channel 16 available to Spectrum subscribers and Channel 99 available to AT&T U-verses subscribers on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. A taped broadcast is aired each day on Channel 16 and Channel 99 at 10:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m., and 11:00 p.m. following the live broadcast. Questions regarding the broadcast schedules or internet viewing should be directed to Kathy Jones, Community Relations Manager, at 972-230-9648. These taped broadcasts are also available to view on the City's website (www.desototexas.gov ) at your convenience.
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1. Conduct a Public Hearing and consider an Ordinance for Zoning Case Z-1465-21 to amend PD-20 to approve a Site Plan for a proposed hotel with deviations. The property is located at 1600 N I-35 E and consists of approximately 2.12 acres. The applicant is Nick Patel and the owners are Danieldale 35E No 2 Ltd. and Robson 35W Investors LP.
1. Conduct a Public Hearing and consider an Ordinance for Zoning Case Z-1465-21 to amend PD-20 to approve a Site Plan for a proposed hotel with deviations. The property is located at 1600 N I-35 E and consists of approximately 2.12 acres. The applicant is Nick Patel and the owners are Danieldale 35E No 2 Ltd. and Robson 35W Investors LP.
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1. Consider authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a professional services contract with SmithGroup Architectural Firm for the amount of $3,643,421 to provide architectural and engineering services for the indoor Aquatic & Recreation Center at McCowan Park
1. Consider authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a professional services contract with SmithGroup Architectural Firm for the amount of $3,643,421 to provide architectural and engineering services for the indoor Aquatic & Recreation Center at McCowan Park
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Items I & J » - I. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESULTING POTENTIAL ACTION 1. The City Council will convene into Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.087 Economic Development Deliberation to deliberate the offer or other financial incentives for Project Maple Action as a result of Executive Session J. ADJOURNMENT OF REGULAR SESSION
Items I & J »
I. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESULTING POTENTIAL ACTION 1. The City Council will convene into Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.087 Economic Development Deliberation to deliberate the offer or other financial incentives for Project Maple Action as a result of Executive Session
J. ADJOURNMENT OF REGULAR SESSION
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