Ponlett TEX A -  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, August 16, 2022  5:30 P.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  2A. The City Council shall convene into Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code, $551.072 (Sale of Real Property) and $551.071 (Consultation with Attorney), to seek legal advice from the City Attorney and to discuss the purchase, sale, exchange and value of City- owned property located on Schrade Road. (30 minutes) THIS ITEM WILL BE DISCUSSED  AFTER THE REGULAR SESSION. Ina at 7:05 p.m. Out at 7:25 p.m.  3. WORK SESSION (5:30 P.M.)* Timesl listed are approximate,  City Council may receive public input on the following items:  3A. Annual presentation from the Rowlett Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission. (30minutes) Diana Moore, Chair, along with Munal Mauladad, Managing Director of Community Development and Engineering, reviewed the Commission's mission. Commission members who were present introduced themselves and explained what led them to serve on the Commission. Ms. Moore reviewed the Commission's accompishments as they relate to the City's Strategic Plan; FY23 budget requests of $4,000 for operations and a recommendation for a DEI  Coordinator staff position for the City.  3B. Discuss FY2023 & FY2024 Council Workplan. (60 minutes)  Brian Funderburk, City Manager, reviewed the process for the list created in May and the goal of the discussion to identify 10-12 which will be the primary focus for the upcoming fiscal year. Council was provided with the supporting information for each item that had been provided by  staff. After further discussion, the focused list is as follows:  City of Rowlett  11266    Explore options to fund Miller Road Bridge  Develop plan to install a generator or quick connect at the Rowlett Community Centre  Seek Membership with the North Texas Municipal Water District Explore options to expand or build new Animal Shelter Complete Herfurth Park improvements Build Sapphire Bay Public Safety Facility Develop plan to address homelessness Prioritize focus on all workforce elements  Create more citizen friendly processes and improve communication Develop funding plan to build Merritt Road Interconnector Develop a long-term strategic plan for the Waterview Golf Course  Develop a Downtown Management Plan and consider hiring a Downtown Manager  3C. Discuss a resolution amending the City of Rowlett Boards and Commissions Handbook to amend Section 5 (Descriptions of Boards and Commissions) relating to the Rowlett Community Ed Balderas, Emergency Management Coordinator, reviewed the history of COAD and processes, member structure, purpose, quorum issues and proposed resolution. These  Organizations Active in Disaster Committee. (30 minutes)  recommendations are on this meeting's Consent Agenda for formal action.  4.  DISCUSS CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS  Short break at 7:01 p.m. then reconvened in Executive Session at 7:05 p.m. INVOCATION - Pam White, First Rowlett United Methodist Church  PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE  CONVENE REGULAR SESSION (7:30 P.M.)* Times listed are approximate.  Council reconvened at 7:31 p.m.  5.  PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS  5A. Presentation of a proclamation recognizing August 26, 2022 as Women's Equality Day in the City of Rowlett and requesting the lighting oft the water tower on behalf of the Rowlett Diversity,  Equity and Inclusion Commission (RDEIC).  Presented by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Shinder to members of the RDEIC. 5B. Presentation of the third quarter investment report for period ending June 30, 2022.  Presented by Robert Cone, Budget Officer.  City of Rowlett  11267    5C. 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:  Just a reminderi that the Arts and Humanities Commission is accepting submissions August 19th &2 20th for their annual Photo Contest. Visit rowlett.com for the Arts and Humanities page for Is your youngster ready for a BLAST? Babysitter Lessons and Safety Training is an important training program for potential babysitters age 10 and older and parents considering hiring a babysitter. The BLAST! program is exciting and interactive, providing extensive training in pediatric first aid, household safety and the fundamentals of childcare to help them begin babysitting safely and competently! The class is offered by Explorer Post One on Saturday, As you can feel outside, summer is not yet over. It's time for our Summer Concert Series = Every Friday nighti in August from 7-9, we'll have live bands at the Village of Rowlett Downtown! There will be food trucks to grab dinner and yard games for the kids to have some fun during the concert. Come and have a wonderful night with your whole family under the stars! Don't Be sure to keep Fridays on the green at the Village of Rowlett Downtown on your calendar in September for "Movies on Main." Free popcorn and pre-movie activities before the show at dusk. Neighborhood Planning is partnering with the Animal Shelter for their Neighborfest. Adopt-a-thon Block Party this Saturday, August 20tf from7-9p.m. Sip some adult beverages and share what your biggest concerns are with lifei in Rowlett neighborhoods. Anyone is welcome. You bring the conversation; we'll bring the fun! There will be food trucks, music, games, freebies, cooling fans For more information on this and all other City-related information, please visit Rowlett.com or City services will be closed Monday, September 5th in observance of Labor Day, with the exception of our outstanding public safety staff who are always available 24/7/365. Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Shinder made the following remarks about Juno = one of the dogs Last week I visited the animal shelter and Ifell in love. This is the object of my affection: Juno, an adult male Siberian Husky mix who arrived at the shelter as a stray in June. He's a big boy, and also a very good boy. Igot a chance to meet him, pet him, and play with him and Ihave to warn you: he will steal your heart if you let him. They tell me he was wary of people when he  contest details and entry form.  August 27h with a fee to cover course materials.  forget the blankets and chairs.  Kick off your weekends with kid friendly movies the whole family will love.  - and most importantly, adoptable pets. call the Action Center at 972-412-6100.  available for adoption at the. Animal Shelter:  first came in, but you wouldn't know it now  City of Rowlett  11268    Ibadly wanted to take him home myself, but Ihave two little old lady dogs who probablywouldn't approve - not to mention what my husband might sayi iflcame! back with another mouth toi feed. Everything about this guy is gorgeous. What really stands out are those amazing eyes. He's heterochromatic, which means his eyes are two different colors. It makes for a striking appearance with that sweet face and snow-white fur. He has now been vaccinated, neutered and microchipped, sO he's ready to go to a caring forever home. He's house-trained, crate- trained, good on a leash, and dog-friendly. What more could you aski fori in a canine companion? Stop by the shelter at 4402 Industrial and say "hi" to Juno. You just might fall in love with him, Councilmember Bell announced the Senior Resource Fair, sponsored by the Senior Advisory Board, on Tuesday, September 13th at 9 a.m. at the Rowlett Community Centre. Topics will  too.  include senior living, financial services, medical services and more.  6.  CITIZENS' INPUT 1.  Dave Holl, Rowlett; Paddle Point Park 2. Dr. Darwin Spiller, Rowlett; alley condition Council did not receive Public Input Forms for this meeting.  7.  CONSENT AGENDA  7A. Consider approving the minutes.  Consider action to approve minutes from the following City Council meeting(s): August 2, 2022  Regular Meeting.  This item was approved on the Consent Agenda.  7B. Consider action authorizing an Escrow Agreement to secure the installation of public  improvements.  Consider action to approve a esolutionautnonzing the Mayor to execute an Escrow Agreement between the City of Rowlett, Texas, and Lake Shore Village SF, Ltd., in the amount of $516,228 as financial guaranty to secure the installation of public improvements to serve the Lake Shore  Village Single-Family residential development.  This item was approved on the Consent Agenda as RES-086-22.  7C. Consider action authorizing an Escrow Agreement to secure the installation of public  improvements.  Consider action to approve a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute an Escrow Agreement between the City of Rowlett, Texas, and MMI Bayside 22, LLC, in the amount of $180,386 as financial guaranty to secure the installation of public improvements to serve the Bayside North  Single-Family Phase: 2 residential development.  City of Rowlett  11269    This item was approved on the Consent. Agenda as RES-087-22. 7D. Consider action authorizing a contract for floor replacement.  Consider action to approve a resolution authorizing a purchasing agreement with Ponder Company, Inc. in the amount of $71,443 through Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard contract #641-21), for the replacement of the weight room floor at the  Rowlett Community Centre (RCC).  This item was approved on the Consent Agenda as RES-088-22. 7E. Consider action amending the Boards and Commissions Handbook.  Consider action to approve a resolution amending the City of Rowlett Boards and Commissions Handbook to amend Section 5 (Descriptions of Boards and commisions/relating tot the Rowlett  Community Organizations Active in Disaster Committee. This item was approved on the Consent. Agenda as RES-089-22.  Passed the Consent Agenda  A motion was made by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Shinder, 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. Consider action to approve a resolution calling for a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2023 proposed tax rate for Tuesday September 20, 2022, and to consider approval of a maximum tax  rate of $0.699429 for the 2022 tax year. Mr. Cone presented the information for this item.  AI motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Winget, seconded by Councilmember Grubisich, to approve the item as presented. The motion passed with a vote of 6 in favor and 1  opposed (Shinder). This item was approved as RES-090-22.  8B. Consider and take action to approve an ordinance to amend Chapter 10, Businesses, of the Rowlett Development Code to require a Special Use Permit (SUP) for establishments that sell  electronic cigarettes, accessories and CBD related products. Ms. Mauladad provided the information for this item.  A motion was made by Councilmember Grubisich, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Shinder, to approve the item as presented with the exception to remove provisionto: allow administrative ability to revoke SUP. The motion passed with a unanimous vote of those  members present. This item was approved as ORD-027-22.  City of Rowlett  11270    8C. Consider action to approve a resolution approving a Second Economic Development Incentive Agreement with AllofOur Heritage House, LLC, (La Hacienda restaurant) and authorizing the Libbey Tucker, Director of Economic Development, provided the information for this item. Discussion regarding the timeline for payout and the associated pros and cons. Ar motion was made by Councilmember Britton, seconded by Councilmember Bell, to approve the item as presented except strike the 3 year payments and pay in full. The motion passed with a vote of 5 in favor and 2 opposed (Winget, Shinder). This item was Notation fori the record: Mayor Margolis recorded vote as "yes," but the intent was a "no." 8D. Consider action to approve a resolution appointing members to a Charter Review Commission under Article XII - "Adoption of Charter" of the City of Rowlett Home Rule Charter. Laura Hallmark, City Secretary, presented the information for this item.  City Manager to execute the agreement on the City's behalf.  approved as RES-091-22.  A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Winget, seconded by Councilmember Bell, to appoint the following members to the Charter Review Commission: Elise Bowers, Vicki Causey, Deborah Crosby (Alternate), Mary DuBose, Kellie McKee (Alternate), Lee Shaw, Mike Schupp, Mike Volz, and Tamra Williams; appoint Mayor Pro Tem Winget and Councilmember Galuardi as Council Liaisons; and allow the Commission to elect its Chair and Vice Chair. The motion passed with a unanimous vote of those members TAKE ANY NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CLOSEDIEXECUTIVE SESSION  present. This item was approved as RES-092-22.  MATTERS  There was no action taken. ADJOURNMENT  9.  The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.  AR Blake Margolis, Mayor Approved on: September 6, 2022  dhllmark Laura Hallmark, City Secretary  Phrypbs  City of Rowlett  11271