Powlett TEX A S  CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  Our Vision: A well-planned lakeside community of quality neighborhoods, distinctive amenities, diverse  employment, ande cultural charm. Rowlett: THE place to live, work and play.  Tuesday, June 6, 2023  5:00 P.M.  Municipal Building = 4000 Main  Present: Mayor Margolis, Mayor Pro Tem Winget, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Shinder,  Councilmember Galuardi, Councilmember Bowers, Councilmember Britton and  Councilmember Schupp CALL TO ORDER  1.  Mayor Margolis called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION (5:00 P.M.) *Times listed are approximate.  2.  2A. The City Council shall convene into Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code, $551.071 (Consultation with Attorney) to seek legal advice from the City Attorney regarding eminent domain proceedings for the acquisition of Right-of-Way easements on properties along  Miller Road and President George Bush Turnpike. (15 minutes)  In at 5:01 p.m. Out at 5:25 p.m.  2B. The City Council shall convene into Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code, $551.071 (Consultation with. Attorney), to seek legal advice from the City Attorney regarding the Amended Economic Development Program Agreement with Yoco, LLC. (30 minutes) THIS  ITEM WILL BE DISCUSSED AFTER THE REGULAR SESSION.  Ina at 8:29 p.m. Outat9:08 p.m. WORK SESSION (5:15P.M.)*  3.  City Council will deliberate on and may receive public input on the following items: 3A. Annual presentation of the Senior Advisory Board to City Council. (30 minutes)  Kenneth Williams - Chair and Aaron Cleaver- Director of Parks and Recreation, introduced the members who were present: Susan Bell, Virginia Denson, Alberta Reese, Wathenia Clark, Sharon Pouzar, and Marilyn Jordan (Jacob Mendias and Mary DuBose were unable to attend). Mr. Williams then outlined the Board's mission and purpose, their goals and accomplishments over the past year, other outreach involvement, reviewed the participation numbers for the DART pass program and Seniors programming at the Rowlett Community Centre, ongoing AARP Senior Friendly Action Plan, the Board's plans for the upcoming year and ongoing concerns. Council discussion regarding possible programs for home accommodations and  City of Rowlett  11419    retrofitting in existing homes and consideration in new home designs as well as transportation  options for appointments outside of the DART service area. Services (RAS) on all City streets and alleys. (45 minutes)  3B. Discuss the results of the pavement condition assessment performed by Roadway Asset    Scot Gordon with Roadway. Asset Services provided a review oft the results of their assessment of the City's roadways and the BOSS prioritization system, which utilizes the data to help determine which roads need to be repaired or replaced. Council discussion regardingevaluation of rideability in addition tot the surface condition as well as surfacety type. After further discussion, RAS and staff will resubmit data using smaller roadway segments (2500 sq. ft.), include  rideability factors, and separate into asphalt/concrete roadways and alleys.  3C. Present and receive input regarding the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant Program 2023 Annual Action Plan. (40 minutes) Munal Mauladad - Managing Director of Community Development and Engineering and Jo Carroll - CDBG Consultant, reviewed the proposed allocations. Itwas the consensus of Council to proceed with the allocations as presented. Formal Council action on the Plan will be at a  future meeting.  3D. Discuss the City Manager reaching an agreement with ONCOR to provide temporary overhead  power at Sapphire Bay until December 31, 2023. (20 minutes)  Angie Smith- = Deputy City Manager, presented the progress thust far and theanticipated timeline for completion. Barry Young and Jason Hagmeir with Oncor provided additional information.  4.  DISCUSS CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS  Items 7B, 7C and 7D were pulled for Individual Consideration. Deputy Mayor Pro Tem offered ac correction to the minutes of the May 16th meeting - Item 3D references 20% and it should be  25%. Correction noted. Short break at 7:10 p.m.  INVOCATION - Thomas Oyebisi, The Redeemed Christian Church of God  PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE  CONVENE REGULAR SESSION (7:30 P.M.) *Times listed are approximate.  Council reconvened at 7:30 p.m. PRESENTATIONS  5.  5A. Update from the City Council and Management: Financial Position, Major Projects, Operational  L  Issues, Upcoming Dates of Interest and Items of Community Interest.  City of Rowlett  11420    Councilmember Schupp made the following announcements:  Only 4 more chances to catch the Farmers and Craft Market! Visit with local vendors and several food trucks every Thursday, at the Downtown Green, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. through June 29th. Are you looking for ways to get involved and give back to the community? If so, we have a spot for youl We're looking for committed residents willing to share their expertise, experience, and insight by volunteering to serve on al board or commission. The deadline for the Rowlett Housing It's not too late = there's still time for your whole family to sign up for the Library's Summer Reading Program = Camp Beyond-a-Book. The program runs through July 29th. Swing by the library and check out the fun programs for all ages. You can also subscribe to their monthly Join us Saturday, June 17th fort the. Juneteenth Block Party. This fun event, hosted by the Rowlett Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission, is from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Downtown Green. Live performance by the EJ Matthews Band, games, vendors, food and - lots of fun! Come on out tol Paddle Point Park Saturday, June 24thfor" Paddling with the Parks Board."Meet the Parks Board members while having fun kayaking on Lake Ray Hubbard. Rental and set up at 7:30 a.m. and then float time at 8 a.m. Free registration - call 214-629-4794. For more information on these and all the other great things going on in our city, please visit  Financing Corporation is June 16th. Deadline for all others is August 14th.  newsletter to stay in-the-know.  Rowlett.com or call the. Action Center at 972-412-6100.  Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Shinder made the following announcements:  Tonight's feature from the Animal Shelter. Hamilton is such a handsome boy! He is fully vetted and heartworm negative. He loves people and other dogs. Hamilton has been with Animal Services since February and is currently at Camp Bow Wow loving life. Even though he loves Here are just a few of our other shelter guests: Satchmo, Miles, Hombre, Steelix, Tangerine, Macchiato, Lacey and Stone. Remember- all adoptions include spayneuter,microchp and up- For more information on Hamilton or any of the other adoptable animals, please contact. Animal Services at 972-412-6219 or come by the shelter at 4402 Industrial Street. They're open from Our animal shelter is STILL in CODE RED. This means that all the kennels are full - 23 dogs and 28 cats. If you've been tossing around the idea of adoption, now would be a GREAT time tor make it happen. If you're not ready for the full-time commitment of adoption, you could volunteer to foster. There are currently 40 animals being cared for by fosters. Even spreading the word about our Animal Shelter and the available animals would help out a great deal! Remember, yout tell two friends; and they'l! tell two friends, and sO on and sO on.  itat Camp Bow Wow, he is ready to find his forever home.  to-date vaccinations.  10a.m. to 5p p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.  City of Rowlett  11421    June is National Adopt-a-Cat Month, which is the perfect opportunity to celebrate our feline friends. Cats are self-sufficient and require very little attention compared to other pets. They groom themselves and use a litter box, sO there is no need for walks or potty breaks. They also don't need training like dogs and can entertain themselves with toys and scratching posts. This makes them perfect for busy people who don't have a lot of time to devote to a pet. So, if you want a low maintenance, low cost pet to keep you company, visit the shelter and pick out a Welcome to the dais to our two brand new Councilmembers: Elise Bowers and Michael Schupp. May your first year on this Council be as educational, inspirational, and challenging (in a fun Mayor Pro Tem Winget thanked the Library staff for their Summer Reading Program kickoff Saturday, June 3rd. he said it was an incredible event CO hosted by the Friends of the Rowlett Public Library. He acknowledged Library staff member Colton Lytle who wrote the software that Mayor Margolis welcomed the Rowlett Hockey Association members who were in attendance.  companion kitty to go home with you.  way) as mine was. And also, welcome to our new City Manager, David Hall.  isn managing the summer reading program.  6.  CITIZENS' INPUT  1. Dave Holl, Rowlett; Paddle Point Park  2. Richard Pawlowicz, Rowlett; Lake Ray Hubbard erosion Council did not receive Public Input Forms for this meeting.  7.  CONSENT AGENDA  7A. Consider action approving the minutes.  Consider action to approve minutes from the following City Council meeting(s): May 16, 2023  Regular Meeting and May 17, 2023 Special Meeting. This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  7B. Consider action approving a second amendment to a development agreement.  Consider action to approve a resolution to approve a Second Amendment to the Sapphire Bay Marina Development Agreement with Sapphire Bay Marina, LLC, and authorize the Mayor to  execute the amended agreement on the City's behalf. This item was pulled for Individual Consideration.  Libbey Tucker, Director of Economic Development, presented the information for this item. A motion was made by Councimember Britton, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Shinder, to approve the item as presented. The motion passed with a unanimous vote of  those members present. This item was approved as RES-068-23.  City of Rowlett  11422    7C. Consider action authorizing the City to file condemnation proceedings for right-of-way  acquisition.  Consider action to approve a resolution authorizing the City of Rowlett to initiate condemnation proceedings fort the acquisition of Right-ofWay easements on properties along Miller Road and President George Bush Turnpike in the City of Rowlett, Dallas County, Texas.  This item was pulled for Individual Consideration.  Tim Engle, Graduate Engineer, presented the information fori this item.  AI motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Winget, seconded by Councimember Galuardi, to approve thei item as presented. The motion passed with a vote of6infavora and 1opposed  (Shinder). This item was approved as RES-069-23.  7D. Consider action approving the acquisition of right-of-way for the Chiesa Widening  Project.  Consider action to approve a resolution approving the acquisition of right-of-way (ROW) from 2009 Chiesa Road, 1937 Chiesa Road, and 1919 Chiesa Roadi fort the Chiesal Widening (Dalrock to Miller) Project in the amount of $305,833, authorizing the Mayor to sign any necessary instruments on the City's behalf, and authorizing the City Manager toi issue appropriate purchase  orders in conformance with the resolution. This item was pulled for Individual Consideration.  Council convened Executive Session for this agenda item at 8:14 p.m. Out at 8:26 p.m. Amotion was made by Counciimember Galuardi, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Winget, to postpone the item to a future meeting to be determined. The motion passed with a  unanimous vote of those members present.  7E. Consider action approving a Task Authorization for engineering design work.  Consider action to approve a resolution authorizing and approving Task Authorization FY23- TNP-01 with Teague Nall and Perkins, Inc. in the amount of $59,600 for engineering design work associated with roller hockey rink improvements at Katy Railroad Park and authorizing the  Mayor to execute the necessary documents for said services. This item was approved on the Consent Agenda as RES-071-23. 7F. Consider action authorizing a contract to supply concrete.  Consider action to approve a resolution authorizing a contract with Bodin Concrete to supply concrete for sidewalk, curb, gutter, and utility cut repairs in an estimated amount of $141,000,  utilizing unit prices per Bid 2023-21 Concrete Pickup and Delivery Services. This item was approved on the Consent Agenda as RES-072-23.  City ofRowlett  11423    Passed the Consent Agenda  A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Winget, seconded by Councilmember Galuardi, including all the preceding item(s) marked as having been approved on the Consent Agenda. The motion carried with a unanimous vote of those members present.  8.  INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION Rowlett Home Rule Charter.  8A. Conduct the first of two public hearings to consider administrative amendments to the City of  Laura Hallmark - City Secretary, presented the information for this item. The public hearing MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL MAY REQUEST TOPICS TO BE PLACED ON AN AGENDA FOR A SUBSEQUENT MEETING. ANY DELIBERATION OR DECISION SHALL BE LIMITED TO A PROPOSAL TO PLACE TOPIC ON THE AGENDA FOR A SUBSEQUENT After a short break at 8:28 p.m., Council reconvened in Executive Session Item 2B. TAKE ANY NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CLOSEDIEXECUTIVE SESSION  opened and closed with no speakers.  9.  MEETING.  MATTERS  There was no action taken.  10. ADJOURNMENT  The meeting adjourned at 9:08 p.m. Rekll Blake Margolis, Mayor Approved on: June 20, .2023  Mudhdonark Laura Hallmark, City Secretary  City of Rowlett  11424