Powlett TEX A S  CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES  Our Vision: A well-planned lakeside community of quality neighborhoods, distinctive amenities, diverse  employment, and cultural charm. Rowlett: THE place to live, work and play.  Tuesday, February 21, 2023  5:30 P.M.  Municipal Building - 4000 Main  Present: Mayor Margolis, Mayor Pro Tem Winget, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Shinder,  Councilmember Galuardi, Councilmember Grubisich, Councimember Britton and  Councilmember Bell CALLTO ORDER  1.  Mayor Margolis called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.  2.  EXECUTIVE SESSION  2A. The City Council shall convene into Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code, Sec. 551.071 (Consultation with City Attorney), to consult with and receive legal advice from the City Attorney regarding the Sapphire Bay Development Agreement. (60 minutes)  Ina at5:31 p.m. Out ate 6:30 p.m.  2B. The City Council shall convene into Executive Session pursuant to the Texas Government Code, $551.074 (Personnel) to deliberate on the evaluation and duties of the City Manager. (60 minutes) THIS ITEM WILL BE DISCUSSED FOLLOWING THE REGULAR SESSION.  In at 8:16 p.m. Out at 8:33 p.m.  3.  WORK SESSION (6:30 P.M.)* Times listed are approximate. City Council may receive public input on the following items: residential and nonresidential metered accounts. (30 minutes)  3A. Present and discuss an update to the drainage utility fee based on impervious area for  Jeff Cohen, Interim Director of Engineering, reviewed the proposed changes. Discussion regarding options for simplifying fees for religious institutions. Staff will do further work on this  aspect and present to Council at a future date.  3B. Discuss the Downtown Assessment Report prepared by the Texas Downtown Association (TDA) and presented by Shelly Hargrove, Marketing & Communications Coordinator for TDA.  (30 minutes)  City of Rowlett  11356    Libbey Tucker, Director of Economic Development, introduced Shelley Hargrove with TDA, who reviewed the process oft their assessment and the results. Recommendations included physical improvements, small business mix and events and changes to City processes. These recommendations will be further discussed during the budget workshops for FY24.  4.  DISCUSS CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS Short break at 7:35 p.m.  INVOCATION - Ann Dotson, First Christian Church  PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE  CONVENE REGULAR SESSION (7:30 P.M.)* Times listed are approximate.  Council reconvened at 7:46 p.m. PRESENTATIONS  5.  5A. Presentation of proclamation recognizing February as Aphantasia Awareness Month.  Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Shinder presented the proclamation to Tom Shinder and Emanuelle Rodrigues Nunes, both of whom provided personal remarks about their experience with aphantasia. Diana Moore and Susan Urrutia with RDEIC were also present. This proclamation  is believed to be the first of its kind worldwide.  5B. Update from the City Council and Management: Financial Position, Major Projects, Operational  Issues, Upcoming Dates of Interest and Items of Community Interest. Councilmember Galuardi made the following announcements: the 1stand 3rd Thursday, ages 9-12 meet the 2nd and 4th Thursday.  The Rowlett Public Library's after school programs for kids have returned. Ages 5-8 meet on Mondays in March - Lunch on the Lawn is back for the Spring! Every Monday from 11 to 2, there will be a variety of food trucks for you to enjoy. Follow Rowlett Parks and Recreation on social media to find out when your favorites will be there - and to discover new favorites. The North Texas Municipal Water District will temporarily change the disinfectant in its water treatment process March 6th through April 3td. This annual, routine change has been conducted foroverad decade and is necessary to maintain the regional system and year-round water quality. Were you impacted by the recent winter weather event? The National Weather Service is asking you take a short survey -itonly takes 5t to 10 minutes and no personal ori identifying information is requested. NWS is working to understand public response to hazardous weather events in  See the newsflash item for more details and tips.  L.J  order to improve how they deliver weather information.  City of Rowlett  11357    The Rowlett City Council has ordered special elections for 6 Home Rule Charter Amendments and 3 Facility Bond Propositions to be held in conjunction with the General Election for City Council on May 6th. Stay tuned - LOTS more information is headed your way over the next For more information on these and all other City-related information, please visit Rowlett.com or 1st Annual Spring Sand Bass Fishing Tournament to be held on Saturday, March 18th. Cash prizes for winners. Registration is available online or by calling 972-412-6170. Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Shinder introduced the Animal Shelter's featured dog. Patrick is a handsome, smart boy who is potty trained, crate trained, and knows basic commands. Not too bad for an almost one-year-old. He loves to go on long walks, play with other shelter pups, and be right by your side! Remember - all adoptions include spay/neuter, microchip and up-to-date Come meet this adorable pup or any of the other adoptable animals. There are plenty from which The City of Rowlett is proud to say that we have not had to euthanize due to space issues for years. This is due in part to the diligent work our Animal Shelter staff does in coordination with Ifyoul love animals, but having one pemmanenty/sntsometnng you are ready to commit tot fully, For more information, please contact Animal Services at 972 412-6219 or come by the shelter at 4402 Industrial Street. They're open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Councimember Bell announced the "Aging & Anxiety" seminar being held on February 28th at the Rowlett Community Centre (RCC)from 11am- -12:30pm. This program is being held utilizing  couple of months!  call the Action Center at 972-412-6100.  vaccinations.  to choose -t they are currently in CODE RED and all the kennels are full.  rescue groups, volunteers and fosters. fostering just may be for you.  grant funds awarded to seniors ini this year's budget.  6.  CITIZENS' INPUT  Dave Holl, Rowlett; Lake Ray Hubbard  7.  CONSENT AGENDA  7A. Consider action approving the minutes.  Consider action to approve minutes from the following City Council meeting(s): February 7,  2023.  This item was approved on the Consent Agenda. 7B. Consider action for contracting for election services.  City of Rowlett  11358    Consider action to approve a resolution approving an Election Services Contract with Dallas County on behalf oft the Dallas County Elections Administrator for the May 6, 2023, General and  Special Elections and runoff election, ift necessary.  This item was approved on the Consent Agenda as RES-017-23. 7C. Consider awarding a contract for foundation repair and stabilization.  Consider action to approve a resolution awarding a contract and issuing a purchase order to Rite Jack Concrete Repair, Inc. to provide mudjacking services in the amount of $118,000 utilizing an Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the City of Carrolton for the foundation repair and stabilization of the Police Evidence and the Human Resource buildings.  This item was approved on the Consent Agenda as RES-018-23.  7D. Consider action awarding a contract for the repair of the Police Evidence building.  Consider action to approve a resolution awarding a contract and issuing a Purchase Order to Native Construction to provide general construction services in the amount of $52,710.58 utilizing BuyBoard Contract #638-21 for the remodel of the Police Evidence building. This item was approved on the Consent Agenda as RES-019-23.  7E. Consider action for contracting for election services.  Consider action to approve a resolution approving an Election Services Contract with the Rockwall County Elections Administrator to provide election services for the May 6, 2023,  General and Special Elections and runoff election, if necessary. This item was approved on the Consent Agenda as RES-020-23.  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 There are no items for this agenda.  9.  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 Al PROPOSAL TO PLACETOPIC ON" ITHE AGENDA FOR A SUBSEQUENT  MEETING.  City of Rowlett  11359    Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Shinder requested that Council discuss a provision to grandfather storage sheds that were built prior to the recent changes to the Rowlett Development Code. After a short break at 8:13 p.m., Council reconvened in Executive Session Item 2B. TAKE ANY NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CLOSEDIEXECUTIVE SESSION  Mayor Pro Tem Winget supported this request.  MATTERS  There was no action taken.  10. ADJOURNMENT  The meeting adjourned at 8:34 p.m. Margolis, Mayor 2AAyer Approved on: March7,2023  Blake  durhlnuk Laura Hallmark, City Secretary  City of Rowlett  11360