November 2, 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. Presentation on information related to the release of 2020 Census data for the City of DeSoto
3. Presentation on information related to the release of 2020 Census data for the City of DeSoto
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B. REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER » - 1. Invocation by: Pastor John Binkley, Chaplain for the US Army 2. Pledge of Allegiance led by: Councilmember Nicole Raphiel
B. REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER »
1. Invocation by: Pastor John Binkley, Chaplain for the US Army 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. Speakers are limited to 3 minutes.
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. Speakers are limited to 3 minutes. »
E. PRESENTATIONS » - 1. Presentation of proclamation in recognition of National Author's Day 2. Presentation of proclamation in recognition of National First Responders Day 3. Presentation by Police Department of newly promoted Corporal Rederick Wooten. 4. Presentation and Recognition of 2021 City of DeSoto Civic Academy Graduates.
E. PRESENTATIONS »
1. Presentation of proclamation in recognition of National Author's Day 2. Presentation of proclamation in recognition of National First Responders Day
3. Presentation by Police Department of newly promoted Corporal Rederick Wooten.
4. Presentation and Recognition of 2021 City of DeSoto Civic Academy Graduates.
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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. Recognition of Proclamation honoring Family Literacy Day b. Recognition of Proclamation honoring American Indian Heritage Month c. Recognition of Proclamation honoring National Veterans and Military Families Month d. Consider authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a construction contract with Future Outdoors, LLC in the amount of $236,707 for the construction of a screening wall along the east side of Polk Street at Lynnwood Estates and approving a budget amendment in the amount of $6,707 from fund balance. e. Consider a Resolution amending and approving $381,410 of Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) funding for the City’s Food Pantry Assistance Program f. Consider authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute an amended Interlocal Agreement between Dallas County Hospital District d/b/a Parkland Health & Hospital System and the City of DeSoto, Texas to provide licensed social work services for the DeSoto CARE Team and future amended agreements up to a 10% change in estimated cost without further City Council action g. Consider a Resolution adopting the Texas Term Sheet and its Intrastate Allocation Schedule regarding the global opioid settlement 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, October 28, 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.
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. Recognition of Proclamation honoring Family Literacy Day
b. Recognition of Proclamation honoring American Indian Heritage Month
c. Recognition of Proclamation honoring National Veterans and Military Families Month
d. Consider authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a construction contract with Future Outdoors, LLC in the amount of $236,707 for the construction of a screening wall along the east side of Polk Street at Lynnwood Estates and approving a budget amendment in the amount of $6,707 from fund balance.
e. Consider a Resolution amending and approving $381,410 of Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) funding for the City’s Food Pantry Assistance Program
f. Consider authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute an amended Interlocal Agreement between Dallas County Hospital District d/b/a Parkland Health & Hospital System and the City of DeSoto, Texas to provide licensed social work services for the DeSoto CARE Team and future amended agreements up to a 10% change in estimated cost without further City Council action
g. Consider a Resolution adopting the Texas Term Sheet and its Intrastate Allocation Schedule regarding the global opioid settlement
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, October 28, 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. Conduct a Public Hearing and consider an Ordinance for Zoning Case Z-1452-21 to allow for an Auto Repair (Major) use by a Special Use Permit-299 (SUP-299) with zoning of Planned Development-139 (PD-139) and base zoning Light Industrial (LI). The property is located on 1616 Osprey Drive and consists of 0.716 acres. Applicant: Usman Choudhery and Property Owner: The Choudhery Family Trust
1. Conduct a Public Hearing and consider an Ordinance for Zoning Case Z-1452-21 to allow for an Auto Repair (Major) use by a Special Use Permit-299 (SUP-299) with zoning of Planned Development-139 (PD-139) and base zoning Light Industrial (LI). The property is located on 1616 Osprey Drive and consists of 0.716 acres. Applicant: Usman Choudhery and Property Owner: The Choudhery Family Trust
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2. Conduct a public hearing and consider a recommendation for Zoning Case Z-1455-21 to allow an electric service center by a Special Use Permit (SUP). The zoning for the property is General Retail (GR) and Planned Development-129 (PD-129). The property is located at 1220 E Pleasant Run Road and 17.83 acres. Applicant: Justin Loecker and Property Owner: Oncor Electric Delivery.
2. Conduct a public hearing and consider a recommendation for Zoning Case Z-1455-21 to allow an electric service center by a Special Use Permit (SUP). The zoning for the property is General Retail (GR) and Planned Development-129 (PD-129). The property is located at 1220 E Pleasant Run Road and 17.83 acres. Applicant: Justin Loecker and Property Owner: Oncor Electric Delivery.
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3. Conduct a public hearing and consider a recommendation for Zoning Case Z-1456-21 to allow for a Restaurant, Drive Thru use by a Special Use Permit (SUP) on property located at 1018 E. Pleasant Run Road with zoning General Retail (GR) and consists of 0.266 acres. Applicant: Veronique Skinner and Property Owner: May James Company Inc.
3. Conduct a public hearing and consider a recommendation for Zoning Case Z-1456-21 to allow for a Restaurant, Drive Thru use by a Special Use Permit (SUP) on property located at 1018 E. Pleasant Run Road with zoning General Retail (GR) and consists of 0.266 acres. Applicant: Veronique Skinner and Property Owner: May James Company Inc.
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4. Conduct a Public Hearing and consider an Ordinance to approve amendments to Section 39 titled “Landscape Requirements,” by deleting Subsection 39.8 titled “Tree Preservation” in its entirety and by adding a new Subsection 39.8 titled “Tree Mitigation” of the Zoning Code and by amending Appendix A-3 “Definitions” by adding new definitions of the Zoning Ordinance.
4. Conduct a Public Hearing and consider an Ordinance to approve amendments to Section 39 titled “Landscape Requirements,” by deleting Subsection 39.8 titled “Tree Preservation” in its entirety and by adding a new Subsection 39.8 titled “Tree Mitigation” of the Zoning Code and by amending Appendix A-3 “Definitions” by adding new definitions of the Zoning Ordinance.
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1. Consider authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a professional services agreement with AECOM in a not-to-exceed amount of $160,000 for the Land Use and Market Study at various arterial intersection nodes throughout the City of DeSoto
1. Consider authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a professional services agreement with AECOM in a not-to-exceed amount of $160,000 for the Land Use and Market Study at various arterial intersection nodes throughout the City of DeSoto
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2. Consider authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute an amendment to the Professional Services Contract with Teague, Nall & Perkins in the amount of $55,745.15 for project management services, which includes ratifying the previously expended amount of $45,745.15 and approving an additional $10,000 of professional services
2. Consider authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute an amendment to the Professional Services Contract with Teague, Nall & Perkins in the amount of $55,745.15 for project management services, which includes ratifying the previously expended amount of $45,745.15 and approving an additional $10,000 of professional services
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Items H3 & J » - 3. Consider a Resolution adopting updated DeSoto Financial Policies J. ADJOURNMENT OF REGULAR SESSION
Items H3 & J »
3. Consider a Resolution adopting updated DeSoto Financial Policies J. ADJOURNMENT OF REGULAR SESSION
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