Powlett TEX A S  CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  Our Vision: A well-planed lakeside community of quality neighborhoods, distinctive amenities, diverse  employment, and cultural charm. Rowlett: THE place to live, work and play.  Tuesday, January 16, 2024  7:00 P.M.  Municipal Building - 4000 Main  Present: Mayor Margolis, Mayor Pro Tem Shinder, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Winget, Councilmember Reaves, Councilmember Bowers, Councilmember Britton and  Councilmember Schupp  1. CALL TO ORDER  Mayor Margolis called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.  INVOCATION  The invocation was led by Reverend Pam White, First Rowlett United Methodist Church.  PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE  The Pledges of Allegiance were led by the City Council.  2.  PRESENTATIONS  2A. Veteran recognition - Edgar Marvin Hall  Mayor Margolis, along with Chris Kizziar and Lori Coates, presented Mr. Hall with a certificate and  quilt of valor.  2B. Proclamation recognizing Sanctity of Life Month.  Councilmember Britton and Councimember Reaves presented this item, along with Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Winget, Councimember Schupp, Mayor Pro Tem Shinder, Stacy Reaves, with her children, Carolyn Berry with Restore Ministry, and Aniela Chis with the Human Coalition. 2C. Update from the City Council and Management: Financial Position, Major Projects, Operational  Issues, Upcoming Dates of Interest and Items of Community Interest.  Mayor Margolis made the following announcements.  The Downtown Strategic Plan is underway, and we want your input. There are two ways to get involved. First, take the Downtown Strategic Plan Public Survey, available through February 12,  City of Rowlett  11519    and second, join us at the Public Open House at the Rowlett Community Centre on February 1, Bring your creativity to the Library this Saturday for their Maker Lab for ages 14 and up. Use the Library's Cricut craft machine, sublimation printer, 3D printer, sewing machines, or wood burning  from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.  tools. The Maker Lab is open from 10 am to 5 pm.  Citizens Police Academy begins February 15, registration is now open.  Mayor Pro Tem Shinder presented the Pet Spotlight featuring Layla and Zulu and spoke regarding upcoming classes for the Rowlett Citizen Corps Council and Rowlett Amateur Radio Emergency Councilmember Bowers spoke regarding the successful use of the sensory tent, for children with Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Winget announced applications willl be accepted through January 19, 2024 Councilmember Britton re-introduced those who came forward for the reading of the proclamation.  Services.  sensory needs, at City events.  for the Rowlett Housing Finance Corporation.  3.  CITIZENS' INPUT  Three online public input emails were received for this meeting. Two individuals spoke during Citizens' Input: 1. Pastor Kason Huddleston, Rowlett - Proclamation 2. Missy Tidwell, Rowlett-F Proclamation  4.  CONSENT AGENDA  4A. Consider action approving the minutes.  Consider action to approve minutes from the following City Council meeting(s): January 9, 2024  City Council Regular Meeting.  This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  4B. Consider action awarding a contract for storage tank rehabilitation.  Consider action to approve a resolution accepting the bid of and awarding a contract to Viking Painting, LLC, in the amount of $718,700 with a ten percent (10)contingency amount of $71,870 and up to $15,000 for an early completion bonus, resulting in a total project budget of $805,570 for rehabilitation of the Rowlett Road Pump Station 3.0 Million Gallon Ground Storage Tank Project, and authorizing the Mayor to execute the necessary documents for said services. This item was approved on the Consent Agenda as RES-003-24.  L  City of Rowlett  11520    Passed the Consent Agenda  A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Shinder, seconded by Councilmember Schupp, including all the proceeding item(s) marked as having been approved on the Consent Agenda. The motion carried with a unanimous vote of those members present.  5.  INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION  5A. Conduct a public hearing and take action to approve an ordinance granting a request by property owner First Baptist Church' to 1) Rezone the subject property from General Office (0-2) District to Planned Development (PD) District for Multi-Family Attached Residential Townhouse (MF-TH); 2) Approve a Concept Plan to construct 61 Townhomes; 3) Amend the Comprehensive Plan; and 4) Amend the official Zoning Map of the City. The property is located northeast of the intersection of the President George Bush Turnpike and Main Street, consisting of 11 Acres of the Thomas  Survey, Abstract 789 in the City of Rowlett, Dallas County, Texas. Alex Koenig, Planning Manager presented this item. 1. Sharon Chapman, Rowlett - ini favor of project 2. Maria Covolan, Rowlett - ini favor of project 3. Cole Hedgecox, Rowlett - property owner  The public hearing opened at 8:31 p.m. and closed at 8:36 p.m. with three speakers.  Comments were made regarding access to the lake and restrictions on owner occupation.  The City Council recessed at 7:47 p.m. and reconvened at 7:51 p.m.  Additional comments were received regarding infrastructure; a traffic impact study; length of the driveway to the sidewalk; the electrical substation; and the drainage near the DART rail. A motion was made by Councimember Britton, seconded by Councilmember Schupp, to approve the item as presented. An amendment was made to the motion to add a six-foot minimum high wrought iron fence adjacent to the screening wall. The amendment was accepted by both Councilmember Britton and Councilmember Schupp. The motion passed with a6-1 vote (Shinder against). This item was approved as ORD-001-24. MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY REQUESTTOPICSI TOE BE PLACED ON AN AGENDA FOR A SUBSEQUENT MEETING. ANY DELIBERATION OR DECISION SHALL BE LIMITED TO Al PROPOSAL TO PLACE TOPIC ON THE. AGENDA FOR A SUBSEQUENT MEETING. Councimember Britton requested a work session discussion on the accessory structure process; TAKE ANY NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CLOSEDIEXECUTIVE SESSION  6.  seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Shinder.  MATTERS No action.  City of Rowlett  11521    7. ADJOURNMENT  Mayor Margolis adjourned the meeting at 8:51 p.m.  Mobs  ftWitihul Evette Whitehead, City Secretary  Margolis, Mayor Approved on: February 6, 2024 Amended on: May7,2024  R2  City of Rowlett  11522