May 18, 2021 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. Council Liaison Updates
3. Council Liaison Updates
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4. Update regarding a Tree Mitigation Plan and further discussion on the item.
4. Update regarding a Tree Mitigation Plan and further discussion on the item.
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B. REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER » - 1. Announcement of emergency procedures and exits: Fire Department 2. Invocation by: Pastor Christopher Henderson, Christ Star of Hope 3. Pledge of Allegiance led by: Mayor Pro Tem Nicole Raphiel
B. REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER »
1. Announcement of emergency procedures and exits: Fire Department 2. Invocation by: Pastor Christopher Henderson, Christ Star of Hope
3. Pledge of Allegiance led by: Mayor Pro Tem Nicole Raphiel
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C. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST » - 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.
C. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST »
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. »
D. LEGISLATIVE UPDATES » - 1. Discuss pending legislation that is being considered by the 87th Legislature and provide guidance to City staff and City Attorney.
D. LEGISLATIVE UPDATES »
1. Discuss pending legislation that is being considered by the 87th Legislature and provide guidance to City staff and City Attorney. »
F. PRESENTATIONS » - 1. Presentation of Proclamation in Recognition of Mayor for a Day Winner - Michelle Kalu - DeSoto High School 2. Presentation of Mayoral Commendation to Tori Watson 3. Presentation to the DeSoto ISD Girls' Track Team in recognition of their 2021 State Championship 4. Presentation to DeSoto ISD's top scholars for the 2020-2021 Academic School Year 5. Presentation of Proclamation in recognition of Memorial Day 6. Presentation of Proclamation in recognition of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month 7. Presentation of FY 2021 2nd Quarter Investment Report 8. Presentation of April 2021 Financial Report
F. PRESENTATIONS »
1. Presentation of Proclamation in Recognition of Mayor for a Day Winner - Michelle Kalu - DeSoto High School 2. Presentation of Mayoral Commendation to Tori Watson
3. Presentation to the DeSoto ISD Girls' Track Team in recognition of their 2021 State Championship
4. Presentation to DeSoto ISD's top scholars for the 2020-2021 Academic School Year
5. Presentation of Proclamation in recognition of Memorial Day
6. Presentation of Proclamation in recognition of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
7. Presentation of FY 2021 2nd Quarter Investment Report
8. Presentation of April 2021 Financial Report
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G. 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 1. Other Items a. Consider approval of an annual concrete contract with Arreguin Group, Inc. for concrete repairs and B&B Concrete as a secondary back up for concrete repairs as needed. b. Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement for Professional Services with Freese and Nichols, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $117,930 for the Westmoreland Road expansion project. c. Consider a Resolution of the City Council of the City of DeSoto, Texas, finding that Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC’s application for approval of a distribution cost recovery factor distribution rates within the City should be denied; finding that the City’s reasonable rate case expenses shall be reimbursed by the company; finding that the meeting at which this Resolution is passed is open to the public as required by law; requiring notice of this Resolution to the company and legal counsel; and providing for an effective date. d. Consider a Resolution to approve the submission of the grant application on behalf of the DeSoto Police Department to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division for the 2022 Crimes Victim Assistance Coordinator Project. e. Consider authorizing the City Manager to distribute funds for the 2020-2021 Neighborhood Matching Grant - Round 2 (Spring 2021). 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, May 13, 2021 by 6:00 P.M. and remained so posted at least two (2) hours after said meeting was convened. Alicia Thomas, Interim 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.
G. 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 1. Other Items
a. Consider approval of an annual concrete contract with Arreguin Group, Inc. for concrete repairs and B&B Concrete as a secondary back up for concrete repairs as needed.
b. Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute Amendment No. 3 to the Agreement for Professional Services with Freese and Nichols, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $117,930 for the Westmoreland Road expansion project.
c. Consider a Resolution of the City Council of the City of DeSoto, Texas, finding that Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC’s application for approval of a distribution cost recovery factor distribution rates within the City should be denied; finding that the City’s reasonable rate case expenses shall be reimbursed by the company; finding that the meeting at which this Resolution is passed is open to the public as required by law; requiring notice of this Resolution to the company and legal counsel; and providing for an effective date.
d. Consider a Resolution to approve the submission of the grant application on behalf of the DeSoto Police Department to the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division for the 2022 Crimes Victim Assistance Coordinator Project.
e. Consider authorizing the City Manager to distribute funds for the 2020-2021 Neighborhood Matching Grant - Round 2 (Spring 2021).
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, May 13, 2021 by 6:00 P.M. and remained so posted at least two (2) hours after said meeting was convened. Alicia Thomas, Interim 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. Consider Preliminary Plat P-328-21; Kentsdale Farms Phase 4. Located at 1304 and 1306 Melody Lane. Consisting of 54 Residential lots and containing 17.55 Acres. Applicant: Chad Adams and Owner Thomas Gaubert.
1. Consider Preliminary Plat P-328-21; Kentsdale Farms Phase 4. Located at 1304 and 1306 Melody Lane. Consisting of 54 Residential lots and containing 17.55 Acres. Applicant: Chad Adams and Owner Thomas Gaubert.
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1. Consider the selection of a Mayor Pro Tem as prescribed by the City Home Rule Charter.
1. Consider the selection of a Mayor Pro Tem as prescribed by the City Home Rule Charter.
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2. Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with PBK Architects in a not-to-exceed amount of $52,856 for the Town Center Renovation Project.
2. Consider authorizing the City Manager to execute an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with PBK Architects in a not-to-exceed amount of $52,856 for the Town Center Renovation Project.
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3. Consider acceptance of the Youth Master Plan as recommended by the Parks and Recreation Department.
3. Consider acceptance of the Youth Master Plan as recommended by the Parks and Recreation Department.
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Items J & K » - J. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESULTING POTENTIAL ACTION 1. 1. The City Council will convene into executive session pursuant to Section 551.074(a)(1) of the Texas Government Code to deliberate the employment and duties of the City Secretary. 2. Action as a result of Executive Session. K. ADJOURNMENT OF REGULAR SESSION
Items J & K »
J. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESULTING POTENTIAL ACTION 1. 1. The City Council will convene into executive session pursuant to Section 551.074(a)(1) of the Texas Government Code to deliberate the employment and duties of the City Secretary. 2. Action as a result of Executive Session.
K. ADJOURNMENT OF REGULAR SESSION
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