Powlett TEX A -  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 7, 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, Councilmember Britton and  Councilmember Bell  1.  CALL TO ORDER (5:30 P.M.)* Times listed are approximate. Mayor Margolis called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.  2.  EXECUTIVE SESSION There are no items for this agenda. WORK SESSION (5:30 P.M.)*  3.  City Council may receive public input on the following items:  3A. Discuss an amendment to the lease for the Rowlett Public Library, necessary municipal facility repairs, the proposed relocation of the Utility Billing Department and possible issuance of Certificates of Obligation for the Public Safety Station at Sapphire Bay (45 minutes).  Public Input: Stanley Pollard, Rowlett  Angie Smith, Deputy City Manager, discussed the work of the Facility Strike Team to determine immediate facility needs and explore potential solutions. Facilities discussed were the Public Library and the extension of its lease as well as the option to expand its current footprint; the possible relocation of the Utility Billing Department with the purchase of an available building located inl Rockwall County; andi repairs tot thel Human Resources and Police Evidence buildings; and a space utilization study fort the current Police Department building. After further discussion, itv was the consensus of Council to proceed with extending the lease of the Library without expansion, pursue purchase of the vacant building for Utility Billing, and repairs for Human Resources and Police Evidence with a $25,000 cap on the PD space utilization study. 3B. Discuss results of further facility research for a Public Safety Station and Animal Shelter and determine how to proceed with a facilities bond election in May 2023. (45 minutes) Ms. Smith reviewed the fine-tuned options for the Public Safety facility and the Animal Shelter. Two options werep presented for the publicsafety facility that left out one of thet three departments  City of Rowlett  11347    and relied on future expansion. It was the consensus of Council to proceed with a third option that could house all three departments, to better accommodate their functions as well as the prospects for the buildings in which they are currently located. Two options were presented for the animal shelter, which were based on square footage. With the continued "code red" status of the shelter, it was the consensus of Council to proceed with the option of the two providing the most square footage. Council also confirmed both phases to complete Herfurth Park as opposed to one phase this May and deferring the last phase to May 2024. This would keep the momentum oft the project and not delay its completion. A special meeting will be scheduled prior  to the deadline of February 17th to call the special bond election. 3C. Discuss the creation of a Lakeshore Advisory Board. (25 minutes)  Ms. Smith reviewed the scope and membership information as presented and discussed previously with Council. Council discussion regarding an appeal and/or regulatory component of the Board, the makeup of the Board members and recommendations and/or final appeals submitted to Council. It was the consensus of Council to proceed with the creation of the Board.  Itwill be submitted for Council consideration at ai future meeting.  4.  DISCUSS CONSENT AGENDAITEMS  Item(s) pulled for Individual Consideration: Items 7D and 7F  Short. break at 7:28 p.m.  INVOCATION - Brian Hiatt, Cornerstone Church  PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE - led by William Sparks, Boy Scouts Troop #646 CONVENE REGULAR SESSION (7:30 P.M.)* Times listed are approximate.  Council reconvened at 7:38 p.m.  5.  PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS  5A. Mayor's State of the City Address.  Mayor Margolis provided a brief history of Rowlett before the video presentation.  5B. Presentation of a proclamation recognizing the month of February 2023 as Black History Month  and request to light the Water Tower. made some additional comments.  Councimember Bell presented the proclamation to members of the RDEIC. A'Mera Freeman  5C. Presentation of the Comprenensive Monthly Financial Report (CMFR) for the period ending  December 31, 2022.  City of Rowlett  11348    Wendy Badgett, Director of Finance, introduced Sherry Dodson, Budget Officer, who presented  the report.  5D. Presentation of the first quarter investment report for period ending December 31, 2022.  Ms. Badgett presented the report.  5E. Update from the City Council and Management: Financial Position, Major Projects, Operational  Issues, Upcoming Dates of Interest and Items of Community Interest. Mayor Pro Tem Winget made the following announcements:  Have you ever thought about what it would be like to sit on this side of the dais? City Council elections are coming up on May 6th and the filing period to become a candidate begins tomorrow. You may request a City Council Candidate Guide that has all the information you The Rowlett Public Library's after school programs for kids have returned. Ages 5-8 meet on It's not too late = there are 5 spaces still available for the 44th Citizens Police Academy. Itv will begin on February 23rd. Classes will be held on Thursdays from 7-9 p.m. for 12 weeks. Don't miss out on this great opportunity to get ani in-depth look at the operations ofy your Rowlett Police We have received a report that the phone number for the Rowlett Municipal Court has been spoofed and is being used in an attempted phone scam. Please know that Court staff will never For more information on these and all other City-related information, please visit Rowlett.comor Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Shinder introduced the featured dog from the Animal Shelter and made This blue-eyed beauty is Leah. Shei is around 7%) years old and is the most laid back pup around. When she isn't outside exploring, she's in her bed napping. She would be best in a calm home. She loves to go on walks - emphasis on WALK. She is a very smart girl and knows basic commands. She prefers people over dogs but has made a few pup friends at the shelter. Her reaction to cats is unknown. Leah was found as a stray, but once getting more information, the shelter discovered she was not a stray and that her owners simply no longer wanted her. Their loss can be your gain. Remember - all adoptions include spay/neuter, microchip and up-to-date vaccinations. Contact the Animal Shelter to meet this beautiful and smart girl and make her part of your furever family. If you're on the fence about Leah, come visit the shelter to see what other loving pups are available. They are currently in CODE RED and all thel kennels arei full. Ifh having ac dog permanently isn't something you are ready to commit to fully, there are opportunities to  need.  the 1st and 3rd Thursday, ages 9-12r meet the 2nd and 4th Thursday.  Department.  ask for your personal medical or insurance information.  call the Action Center at 972-412-6100. the olowngamouncements:  foster as well.  Cityo of Rowlett  11349    Happy birthday - Rowlett Citizens Corps Council is turning 20 years old! The RCCC is an umbrella organization that encompasses ARES, CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) and EastTex CERT, Explorer Post One, Rowlett Fire Corps, Boy Scouts of America troop ARES is the Rowlett Amateur Radio Emergency Service program. ARES is sponsoring a four- day American Radio Relay League (ARRL) technician class at the Rowlett Fire Station #2 Training room, 8602 Schrade Rd, on Tuesdays, February 21 and 28 as well as March 7a and 21, 2023, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. each of those days. Topics include radio fundamentals, electricity, equipment, talking with people around the world, FCC licensing and operating regulations, and safety. Rowlett is actively recruiting residents tol be trained in the (ARES)program to assist with communications during severe weather and major disasters. Our teams also help with City events. The class is open to the public. A non-refundable fee of $40 payable at time of registration covers the cost of the ARRL license manual and administrative expenses. To register and pay for the class, use the form posted below. For questions, please email National Weather Service Skywarn class (Garland - Granville Arts Center 300 N 5th St.) Saturday Feb 18 at 9:00 a.m. SKYWARNO is a volunteer program with between 350,000 and 400,000 trained severe weather spotters. SKYWARNO spotters provide essential information for all types of weather hazards, the focus is reporting on severe local thunderstorms. NWS encourages anyone with ani interestin public service toj join the SKYWARNO program. You don't have to have an AR license. Rockwall class Tuesday March 7th at 5:00 PM Location: Rockwall 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 Councimember Galuardi announced the 1st Annual Spring Sand Bass Fishing Tournament to be held on Saturday, March 18th. Cash prizes for winners. Registration is available online or by  646.  nio@rowietares.com.  County Sheriff's Office. Finally, the class is also available online.  grant funds awarded to seniors in this year's budget.  calling 972-412-6170. CITIZENS' INPUT  6.  1. Dave Holl, Rowlett; Miller Road project 2. Stanley Pollard, Rowlett; zoning/Item 8B  7.  CONSENT AGENDA  7A. Consider approving the minutes.  Consider action to approve minutes from the following City Council meeting(s): January 17,  2023.  This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  City of Rowlett  11350    7B. Consider a contract renewal for utility bill printing and mailing services.  Consider action to approve a resolution approving a new agreement for utility bill printing and mailing services with DataProse, LLC, for an estimated amount of $150,000 for the twelve- month period of 2/22/2023 through 2/21/2024 through a cooperative purchasing agreement with the City of Plano, and authorizing the City Manager to issue purchase orders and execute the  necessary documents for said services.  This item was approved on the Consent. Agenda as RES-009-23. 7C. Consider an ordinance calling the General Election for May 6, 2023.  Consider approving an ordinance caling the General Election for Saturday, May 6, 2023 to elect Councimembers for Places One, Three and Five and any possible resulting run-off election to  be held on Saturday, June 10, 2023.  This item was approved on the Consent Agenda as ORD-003-23.  7D. Consider amending the City Council Rules of Procedure.  Consider a resolution adopting amendments to the City of Rowlett City Council Rules of  Procedure.  This item was pulled for Individual Consideration. use and the ability to evaluate it lateri if needed.  Council discussion regarding the videoconferencing component, the potential for its excessive A motion was made by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Shinder, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Winget, to approve the item as presented. The motion carried with a vote of 6in favor and  1opposed (Bell). This item was approved as RES-010-23. 7E. Consider a contract to replace the fence at Wet Zone Waterpark.  Consider action to approve a resolution accepting the bid of and awarding a contract to Viking Fence Company, Inc., in the amount of $124,547.83 for replacement of the existing perimeter  fence at the Wet Zone Waterpark.  This item was approved on the Consent. Agenda as RES-011-23. 7F. Consider a contract for field improvements at Community Park.  Consider action to approve a resolution approving a purchasing agreement with Landscapes Unlimited for field improvements at Community Park, in the amount of $126,241.12 through  TIPS Competitive Bid Pricing #170205.  This item was pulled for Individual Consideration.  City of Rowlett  11351    Aaron Cleaver, Director of Parks and Recreation, presented the information for this item. A motion was made by Councilmember Grubisich, seconded by Councilmember Bell, to approve thei item as presented. The motion carried with a vote of 6int favor and 1 opposed  (Galuardi). This item was approved as RES-012-23.  7G. Consider amending the RCOAD bylaws.  Consider action approving a resolution amending the Rowlett Community Organizations Active  in! Disaster Committee Bylaws.  This item was approved on the Consent. Agenda as RES-013-23.  7H. Consider an ordinance calling a Special Charter Amendment Election for May 6, 2023.  Consider action to approve an ordinance calling a Special Election for amendments to the Home Rule Charter tol be held on May 6, 2023, and establishing thel ballot language for the propositions  therein.  This item was approved on the Consent. Agenda as ORD-004-23.  71. Consider approving and ratifying emergency repairs to a sanitary sewer lift station.  Consider action to approve a resolution approving and ratifying an emergency construction contract with Moss Utilities, LLC in the amount of $97,175 for repairs to the Schrade Road  sanitary sewer lift station.  This item was approved on the Consent Agenda as RES-014-23. 7J. Consider the purchase of an outdoor digital LED display.  Consider action to approve a resolution authorizing a purchase order in the amount of $76,003.50 to DCI, Datatronic Control, Inc. to purchase a new outdoor Digital LED Display.  This item was approved on the Consent Agenda as RES-015-23.  Passed the Consent Agenda  A motion was made by Councilmember Galuardi, seconded by Councilmember Bell, 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  8A. Conduct a public hearing and take action on a request for a Special Use Permit to allow an enclosed accessory structure that is over 500 square feet in size on property zoned Single- Family Residential District (SF-9). The 1.65-acre property is located at 4818 Chiesa Road,  City of Rowlett  11352    southeast of the intersection of Chiesa Road and Pennridge Circle, Lot 1 Block 1 of the Soliz Alex Koenig, Planning and Urban Design Manager, presented the information for this item. An motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Winget, seconded by Councilmember Galuardi, to approve the item as presented. The motion carried with a unanimous vote of those  Estate Plat, in the City of Rowlett, Dallas County, Texas. The public hearing opened and closed with no speakers.  members present. This item was approved as ORD-005-23.  8B. Conduct a public hearing and take action on a request by Mozharul Islam, to: 1) Rezone the subject property from Single-Family Residential (SF-40) to Planned Development (PD) District for Limited Commercial/Retail (C-1) Uses and Single-Family Residential (SF-8) Uses, and approval of a Concept Plan to construct 39 single-family homes and up to 55,500 square feet of commercialretail space; 2) Amend the Comprehensive Plan; and 3) Amend the Zoning Map of the City of Rowlett. The approximately 19.89-acre site is located at the southeast corner of the intersection of Miller and Rowlett Roads, situated in the T.A. Skiles Survey, Abstract Number 1409, and the William Crabtree Survey, Abstract Number 347, in the City of Rowlett, Dallas Munal Mauladad, Managing Director of Community Development and Engineering, presented  County, Texas.  the information for this item. 1. John Skola, Rowlett 2. Dennis O'Riley, Rowlett 3. Terry Millican, Rowlett 4. Stanley Pollard, Rowlett  The public hearing opened and closed with the following speakers:  A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Winget, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Shinder, to DENY the item as presented. The motion carried with a unanimous vote of  those members present. This item WAS NOT PASSED.  8C. Consider adoption of a resolution directing publication of Notice of Intent to issue Certificates of  Obligation.  Ms. Badgett presented the information for this item.  A motion was made by Councilmember Galuardi, seconded by Councilmember Britton, to approve the item as presented. The motion carried with a unanimous vote of those TAKE ANY NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CLOSEDEXECUTIVE SESSION  members present. This item was approved as RES-016-23.  MATTERS  There was no action taken.  City of Rowlett  11353    9.  ADJOURNMENT  The meeting adjourned at 11:06 p.m. Bhe Magby Blake Margolis, Mayor Approved on: February 21, 2023  dun dhlnaik Laura Hallmark, City Secretary  City of Rowlett  11354