Powlett TEX AS  CITY OF ROWLETT CITY COUNCIL 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, October 18, 2022  5:30P.M.  Municipal Building - 4000 Main St.  Present: Mayor Margolis, Mayor Pro Tem Winget, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Shinder,  Councilmember Galuardi, Councilmember Grubisich, Councilmember Britton and  Councilmember Bell CALL TO ORDER  1.  Mayor Margolis called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.  2.  EXECUTIVE SESSION There is no item for this agenda. WORK SESSION (5:30P.M.)*  3.  City Council may receive public input on the following items:  3A. Presentation on Ihe status of the Capital Improvement Program. (30 minutes)  Jeff Cohen, Interim Director of Engineering, and' Tim Engle, Graduate Engineer, presented the update of the 2015, 2018 and 2021 bond projects, which included roadways, parks and alleys. 3B. Receive a presentation from Economic Development staff regarding the basics of economic development and the methods and programs utilized by the department. (30 minutes) Libbey Tucker, Director of Economic Development, provided an overview of the Department's mission; funding limitations; components of Economic Development; and incentive policy details, process and agreements in place. She also provided statistics on the industries and employment ini the City along with the occupation concentration for Rowlett residents.  3C. Discuss the results of the pavement condition assessment performed by Roadway Asset  Services (RAS) on all City streets and alleys. (60 minutes)  This item was discussed second.  Mike Lasby, Asset Manager, and Scott Gordon with Roadway Asset Services, provided the results of the Citywide assessment. These updated pavement condition index (PCI) scores can be found on the City's GIS public portal: tCs/mebmaPs-ONetoPendalaralscon.  City of Rowlett  11301    4.  DISCUSS CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS  Item 8D was pulled from the agenda at the request of staff to review details. It will be placed on an upcoming agenda. Item 7F was pulled for Individual Consideration at the request of  Councilmember Galuardi to provide a presentation for the public.  Short break at 7:28 p.m.  INVOCATION - Brian Hiatt, Cornerstone Church Olsen, Sofia Ekness, Sarah Winget and Addy' West  PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE - led by Girl Scout Troop 2522 members Rachel Winget, Emma  CONVENE REGULAR SESSION (7:30 P.M.)* Times listed are approximate.  Council reconvened at 7:42 p.m.  5.  PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS  5A. Presentation of Proclamation recognizing November 4h as Texas Arbor Day.  Presented by Councimember Galuardi to members of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, Aaron Cleaver- Director of Parks and Recreation and Ryan Day- Parks and Recreation staff member. Rebecca Day announced the Texas Arbor Day Celebration, Saturday, November 5th 10am-1pm at Pecan Grove Park; presented by. the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Oncor has donated 250 trees, which will be given away to Rowlett residents. There will be  activities for kids, educational booths, an Arborist on site and FREE trees. 5B. Presentation of Proclamation recognizing October as Arts and Humanities Month.  Presented by Mayor Pro Tem Winget to Arts and Humanities Commission members Deborah Crosby and Laura Keasling, as well as Laura Tschoerner - Director of Library Services and staff  liaison to the Commission.  5C. Presentation oft the Arts and Humanities Commission's Photography Contest awards. They remained to present the certificates and awards to the following winners:  First Place, Phone Category: Stella H. for "Storm Rolling In" First Place, Things Category: April S. for "RFD Ladder 4" First Place, People Category: April S. for "RFD Out of the Flames" First Place, Place Category: Jonathan Oliver for "Ray Hubbard Scenic Globe" Best of Show: Jonathan Oliver for "Ray Hubbard Scenic Globe"  The following Second Place, Third Place and Honorable Mention winners received prize ribbons:  City of Rowlett  11302    Second Place, Phone Category: Stacey C. for "Reflection" Second Place, Things Category: Jonathan Oliver for Lakeview Parkway Sparkway" Second Place, People Category: Jonathan Oliver for "Industrial Stare" Second Place, Places Category: Austin for "Dart Train Passing by Rowlett Water Tower" Third Place, Phone Category: Blake for nicepicture3.jpg" Third Place, Things Category: Stella H. for "The Serenity of Fog" Third Place, People Category: Christy Katzenberger for "Rookies to the Rescue" Third Place, Places Category: Peter Drummond for "Beautiful Downtown Rowlett" Honorable Mention, Phone Category: April S. for' "The Sun Sets on Engine 2" Honorable Mention, Phone Category: Natasha for "Buzzing into Spring" Honorable Mention, Things Category: Christy Katzenberger for "Road Block" Honorable Mention, Things Category: J. Vermeir for "Have a Seat and Chill" Honorable Mention, People Category: Jim Katzenberger for "Young Artis!" Honorable Mention, Places Category: K. Leicht for "Steadham Court"  Honorable Mention, People Category: Peter Drummond for' "An Evening on the Village Green" Honorable Mention, Places Category: Christy Katzenberger for "Thank You for Your Service"  5D. Presentation of Proclamation recognizing October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month.  Presented by Councilmembers Britton and Bell to Kason Huddleston - Freedom Place Church, Dr. Brooke Jones - Stronger Women, Jody Wright - Women in Need, Roxanne Bunkoff - Stronger Women and Kim Thiehoff- Stronger Womeni facilitator at Freedom Place Church. 5E. Update from the City Council and Management: Financial Position, Major Projects, Operational  Issues, Upcoming Dates of Interest and Items of Community Interest. Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Shinder made the following announcements:  There are only two more opportunities to experience the Taste of Fall Market - Thursday evenings, 5:30-8:30, on the green at the Village of Rowlett Downtown, through October 27th. Come on down for at taste ofi fall while you shop all the food trucks and booths and craft vendors. Lunch on the Lawn - the Fall edition, is back downtown on Mondays. Enjoy a variety of food Saturday, October 29th is Prescription Take Back Day - you can bring expired or unfinished prescription medications to the Rowlett Community Centre between 10 and 2. Be sure to come back later that evening, from 5-8 for Trunk or Treat. You don't want to miss this spooktacular event! Get ready to enchant the judges with your costume creations, there will be different category opportunities to win a prize! We will have food trucks for your family to enjoy ag ghostly dinner, and Halloween trunks will surround the RCC parking lot, SO come ready tot trick  trucks, live music and games from 11am-2pm.  or treat!  City of Rowlett  11303    Texas Arbor Day Celebration, Saturday, November 5h 10am-1pm at Pecan Grove Park; presented by the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Oncor has donated 250 trees, which will be given away to Rowlett residents. There will be activities for kids, educational booths, an Operating hours at City of Rowlett offices and some facilities have extended. The longer hours will enhance in-person service opportunities for residents who may experience challenges with The City of Rowlett is wanting to hear from YOUI!! There are three surveys currently running to  Arborist on site and FREE trees.  the traditional 5pm closing time.  gain your insight and feedback as' we move forward.  The CIP Task Force wants to know how you would prioritize City facilities. The Planning Division would like to get your impressions of development in Rowlett as they review the Rowlett Development Code and Form-Based Code with the launch of The City's talking trash - we wanti tol hearwhat YOU consider important as we proactively begin the process for our next solid waste contract. Services and pricing will change, sO we want your opinion ony what matters most to you. In addition to the online survey, there are two more public sessions tomorrow and Thursday evenings at 7pm at the Rowlett  the ReCode Rowlett survey.  Community Centre.  For more information on these and all other City-related information, please visit Rowlett.com or  call the Action Center at 972-412-6100. Tonight's feature from the Animal Shelter is Rosy.  This beautiful brindle girl with an amazing smile is Rosy. She is approximately 4 years old and has been at the shelter since July. She was found as as stray, but has apparently beeni in al home, because she appears to be house trained. She loves going on car rides andi field trips, such as Home Depot and PetSmart. She is particular with her dog friends and doesn't care for cats. All adoptions include spay/neuter, microchip and up-to-date vaccinations. Contact the Animal Walk the Bridge is a monthly event held on the 22nd of every month at Heroes Bridge (SH66 to Rockwall). This month marks the 4th anniversary of this initiative. Join them this Saturday at 6 p.m. There will be a special remembrance of Guy Helms, Rowlett Police Officer who died last November 4th after nearly 20 years with the Department. Walk the Bridge is an initiative that helps to prevent and raise awareness of first responder and veteran suicide. According to a study of deaths in 2021, 25% of law enforcement deaths were due to suicide. It is also reported that Fire Departments are more likely to lose a member to suicide than in the line of duty. Councimember Bell announced counseling services grant funding available for Rowlett Seniors whether progression of life issues, loss of loved one or feelings of isolation due to COVID. Services are offered through the Counseling Institute of Texas. Call them at 972-271-4300 for  Shelter to meet Rosy and hopefully make her part of your furever family.  more information.  City of Rowlett  11304    Mayor Pro TemWinget announced a canned food drive by the Rowlett Youth Advisory Council from November 1st through the 18th to help provide for families needing assistance for the upcoming holidays. Residents may drop offdonations at the Rowlett Community Centre, Rowlett  Public Library and City Hall. CITIZENS' INPUT  6.  There were no: speakers. Council received 3 emails opposed to Item 8D.  7.  CONSENT AGENDA  7A. Consider approving the minutes.  Consider action to approve minutes from the following City Council meeting(s): October  2022  11,  Regular Meeting.  This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  7B. Consider action approving a Tree Removal Permit application.  Consider action to approve a Tree Removal Permit on property zoned Form-Based Urban Village District (FB-UV). The subject properties are located at the southwest corner of Main and Oliver Streets, being Lot 1, Block A of Wall Addition, and the northwest corner of Dennis and Oliver Streets, being Lot 6, Block A of Oliver's Addition No. 1, in the City of Rowlett, Dallas  County, Texas.  This item was approved on the Consent Agenda as RES-122-22.  7C. Consider action approving an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the City of The  Colony.  Consider action fo approve a resolution entering into an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with City of The Colony, which will allow them to cooperatively purchase goods and services under  City of Rowlett oompetitively bid contracts.  This item was approved on the Consent Agenda as RES-123-22. 7D. Consider actionapproving the acceptance of a grant award.  Consider action to approve a resolutionauthorizing the City Manager to accept the 2022 Rowlett Public Works Emergency Response Team (PWERT) Cache Enhancement #2 grant award (#4476901) in the amount of $14,621 from the 2023 State Homeland Security Program.  This item was approved on the Consent Agenda as RES-124-22. 7E. Consider actionapproving the acceptance of a grant award.  Cityo of Rowlett  11305    Consider action to approve ar resolution authorizing the City Manager to accept the 2022 Rowlett Public Works Emergency Response Team (PWERT) Cache Enhancement #1 grant award (#4475301) in the amount of $23,069.60 from the 2023 State Homeland Security Program.  This item was approved on the Consent Agenda as RES-125-22. 7F. Consider action amending Chapter 54 of the Code of Ordinances.  Consider and take action approving an ordinance amending Chapter 54 (Streets, Sidewalks and Other Public Ways) of the Code of Ordinances by amending sections 54-111, 54-112 and 54- 116 to amend definitions, provisions relating to container boxes and add provisions relating to the solicitation and distribution of materials on public streets and remaining in center medians.  This item was pulled for Individual Consideration.  Assistant Police Chief Dan Miller presented the information for this item.  A motion was made by Councilmember Galuardi, seconded by Councilmember Bell, to approve the item as presented. The motion carried with a unanimous vote of those  members present. This item was approved as ORD-032-22. 7G. Consider action approving a change order for solid waste services.  Consider action to approve a change order with FCC Environmental Services, Inc. (FCC) in the amount of $61,392.26 due to increases in commercial and residential collection fees for solid  waste service (Contract 32200006, RES-069-17).  This item was approved on the Consent Agenda as RES-126-22. 7H. Consider action ratifying a change order for police equipment.  Consider action to approve a resolution to ratify a change order to purchase order 22200067 with GT Distributors, Inc. in the amount of $6,000 for additional expenses incurred for police  equipment.  This item was approved on the Consent Agenda as RES-127-22.  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  8A. Consider and take action to approve an Alternative Landscaping Plan under Section 77-504.lof the Rowlett Development Codei to modify the incompatibility buffer landscaping requirements on property zoned General Commercia/Retail District (C-2). The approximately 4.34-acre site is  City of Rowlett  11306    located west olt the intersection of Rowlett Road and Big A Road being Lot 7R, Block A of the Briarwood Armstrong Addition Replat, in the City of Rowlett, Dallas County, Texas. Carlos Monsalve, Urban Design Officer/Land Use Administrator, presented the information. Applicant Walker Royall with Briarwood Capital Corporation provided additional information. The applicant is requesting a shrub height at time of planting be 6' due to difficulty in locating 8' Ar motion was made by Councilmember Britton, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Shinder, to approve the item with Planning and Zoning Commission recommendations, with the stipulation to allow shrubs to be planted at 6' in height at time of planting. The motion assedwinaumanmous vote oft those members present. This item was approved  inventory.  as RES-128-22.  8B. Consider an ordinance reviewing and approving the Annual Bayside Public Improvement District (PID) Service and Assessment Plan Update and Assessment Roll for the North Improvement Tara Lopez, Assistant Director of Finance, and Josh Arndt with MuniCap - PID Administrator, A motion was made by Councilmember Grubisich, seconded by Councilmember Bell, to approve the item as presented. The motion passed with a unanimous vote of those  Area pursuant fo the Service and Assessment Plan fori the Bayside PID. presented thei information for this item in conjunction with Item 8C.  members present. This item was approved as ORD-033-22.  8C. Consider action to approve an ordinance adopting changes to the Trails at Cottonwood Creek Public Improvement District (PID)Service and Assessment Plan, including the annual update to the Assessment Rolland levy of assessments on property in the PID pursuant to the Service Ar motion was made by Councilmember Galuardi, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Winget, to approve the item as presented. The motion passed with a unanimous vote of those  and Assessment Plan for the District.  members present. This item was approved as ORD-034-22.  8D. Consider action to approve an ordinance adopting changes to the Bayside Public Improvement District (PID)Service and Assessment Plani including the annual update to theA Assessment Roll and levy of assessments on property in the PID pursuant to the Service and Assessment  Plani for the Bayside PID -S South Improvement Area. This item was pulled for consideration from this meeting.  8E. Consider action to approve a resolution setting a public hearing under Section 311.003 of the Texas Tax Code for the creation of a Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone containing approximately 1,686.66 acres of land in the area known generally located near the President George Bush Turnpike, North of Lakeview Parkway, and being wholly located within the corporate limits of the City of Rowlett, Texas; authorizing the issuance of notice by the City  City of Rowlett  11307    Secretary oft the City of Rowlett, Texas, regarding the public hearing; directing the City to prepare ap preliminary reinvestment zone financing plan; and providing an effective date.  Ms. Tucker presented the information for this item.  A motion was made by Councilmember Grubisich, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Winget, to approve the item as presented. The motion passed with a unanimous vote of those TAKE ANY NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CLOSEDIEXECUTIVE SESSION  members present. This item was approved as RES-129-22.  MATTERS  There was no action taken. ADJOURNMENT  9.  The meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. Zalk  Blake  Mayor  Laura Hallmark,  danaldluaek  City Secretary  Approved on: November 1,2022  City of Rowlett  11308