Powlett TEX A S  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, June 21, 2022  5:15F P.M.  Municipal Building - 4000 Main St.  Present: Mayor Margolis, Mayor Pro Tem Grubisich, Councilmember Galuardi, Councilmember  Winget, Councilmember Britton, Councilmember Bell and Councilmember Shinder  1.  CALL TO ORDER  Mayor Margolis called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m.  2.  EXECUTIVE SESSION There are no items for this agenda.  3.  WORK SESSION (5:15P.M.)* Times listed are approximate. City Council may receive public input on the following items:  3A. Presentation by the. Arts & Humanities Commission to City Council. (30 minutes)  Deborah Crosby, Chair, and Katheryn Crenshaw represented the Commission. Laura Tschoerner, Director of Library Services and Staff Liaison was also in attendance. Ms. Crosby reviewed the Commission members, standing committees, accomplishments this year- Cultural Arts Grants, Arts in Education Grants, young artist exhibit, writing contest, Rowlett Sings, photography contest, calendar project, SH66 mural options, booth at DiverCity, KRB Earth Day, Holiday Tree and Painting on the Green. She reviewed future projects including the mural on SH66, sculpture at Fire Training Facility, sculpture at a City facility/park and scholarships for local art students. She reviewed the current operating budget of $13,600 and the FY23 request of $15,000, outining the increased request and the increased request for public art. Council discussion regarding thet focus of the public art program and the possibility of other formats such  as murals.  3B. Discuss the City's current truck route ordinance. (30 minutes) Public comment received from: Noel Wardrope, Rowlett.  Council received two messages via the online form in support of this change.  Jeff Cohen, Interim Director of Engineering and Munal Mauladad, Managing Director of Community Development and Engineering, reviewed the current truck route ordinance that had not been reviewed since its implementation in 2011 and reasons the ordinance should be  City of Rowlett  11248    reviewed. Council discussion regarding the use of Miller Road and Rowlett Road and the safety issues due to residential and school locations; required signage; and revising fines for enforcement. It was the consensus of Council to proceed with revising the ordinance. This will  [  be submitted for consideration at a future meeting. facilities and Herfurth Park improvements. (45 minutes)  3C. Discuss the potential to move forward with a November 2022 Bond Election to include new City  Angie Smith, Deputy City Manager, reviewed the process the Community Investment Program Task Force (CIPTF) has gone through thus far. Council discussion regarding economy, possibility of design costs versus entire construction costs, and issues with postponing. After further discussion, ity was the consensus of Council to not pursue a November election and have  CIPTF provide the survey results in January.  3D. Discuss the creation and appointment of a City Council subcommittee for Public Safety. (20  minutes)  Councimember Shinder reviewed the process leading up to this recommendation = how to involve the public more, no existing City board or Council subcommittee; and the evolution of the idea; suggested goals, scope and defining the details. After further discussion, it was the consensus of Council to establish the subcommittee with Councilmembers Shinder and Winget  and Mayor Margolis as members. DISCUSS CONSENT. AGENDA ITEMS  4.  Item 7B was pulled for Individual Consideration at the request of Councimember Galuardi. CouncimemberVWinget inquired about including int the minutes emailed comments as discussed at the Strategic Planning Session. Discussion and clarification of handling going forward.  Break at 7:18 p.m.  INVOCATION - Craig Schill, Lake Cities Community Church  PLEDGES OF ALLEGIANCE  CONVENE REGULAR SESSION (7:30 P.M.)* Times listed are approximate.  Reconvened at 7:33 p.m.  5.  PRESENTATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS  5A. Presentation of Proclamation recognizing July 2022 as National Park and Recreation Month.  Presented by: Councilmember Galuardi to Aaron Cleaver, Director of Parks and Recreation, staff members and Parks and Recreation Advisory Board members who were in attendance.  .  5B. Presentation of a Life Saving Award to Police Officer Ryan Doherty.  City of Rowlett  11249    Presented by: Interim Police Chief Dan Miller.  5C. Presentation of proclamation recognizing the month of June 2022 as National Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Awareness Month and request to light the water tower on June 27 in Presented by: Councimember Shinder to Dr. Steven Horwitz and Samantha Horwitz,  observance of PTSD Awareness Day. representing Badge of Honor.  5D. Update from the City Council and Management: Financial Position, Major Projects, Operational  Issues, Upcoming Dates of Interest and Items of Community Interest. Councimember Winget made the following announcements:  The Wet Zone is now open. Beat the heat and come thrill in the spill for an event-filled summer. The Rowlett Public Library's Summer Reading program is underway. Registration available online for "Oceans" of fun events, activities, reading challenges, and clubs all summer long! Serving on one of our boards or commissions is a great way to give back to the community in The Rowlett Housing Finance Corporation has a vacancy on their Board of Directors. If interested, please submit al board application. The deadline for applications has been extended. Know a Rowlett high schooler who would like to get involved? We are also accepting applications for the Rowlett Youth Advisory Council. The deadline for applications has been For more information on these and all other City-related events, please visit Rowlett.com or call Councimember Winget took a moment to recognize the passing of Arts and Humanities Commission member Gary Alexander and his years of service to the Commission and the City.  which you live. Applications will be accepted through August 14th.  extended.  the Action Center at 972-412-6100.  6.  CITIZENS' INPUT  1. Dave Holl, Rowlett; sales tax  2. Becky Brunsen, Rowlett; Chiesa Road widening project 3. Joyce Bradley, Rowlett; zoning change at PGBT/Merritt Road 4. Charlie Reilly, Rowlett; Mayor Pro Tem/Deputy Mayor Pro Tem 6. Rhonda Wolfe, Rowlett; Mayor Pro Tem/Deputy Mayor Pro Tem  5. Jeremy Smith, Rowlett; transparency  7.  CONSENT AGENDA  City of Rowlett  11250    7A. Consider approving the minutes.  Consider action to approve minutes from thet following City Council meeting(s): May 27, 2022 Special Meeting, June 4, 2022 Special Work Session, June 7, 2022 Regular Meeting, June 9,  2022 Special Meeting and June 14, 2022 Special Meeting. This item was approved on the Consent Agenda. 7B. Consider action adopting 2021 International Codes.  Consider and take action to approve an ordinance adopting the 2021 editions oft the International Building Code, International Residential Code, International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, International Mechanical Code, International Plumbing Code, international Energy Conservation  Code, International Fuel Gas Code and the International Fire Code. This item was pulled for Individual Consideration.  Dale Jackson, Building Official, provided the information for this item.  Ar motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Grubisich, seconded by Councilmember Britton, to approve the item as presented with the exception of the code for Swimming Pool and Spa requiring a drain line for backflow for a non-DE filter swimming pool. The motion passed with a unanimous vote of those members present. This item was approved as  ORD-024-22.  7C. Consider action for contract renewals of employee benefits.  Consider action to approve a resolution for contract renewals of employee benefits for Fiscal Year 2023 with Mutual of Omaha for term life/accidental death insurance, optional term lifelaccidental death insurance, long-term disability, and optional short-term disability in the estimated amount of $153,927 and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary  documents.  This item was approved on the Consent Agenda as RES-070-22.  7D. Consider action authorizing a contract for miscellaneous drainage improvements.  Consider action to approve a resolution authorizing a one-year contract (Bid 2022-16) )with F& FC Concrete, LLC for Miscellaneous Drainage Improvements: Concrete Curb, Gutter, Flumes,  on Sidewalk, Street or Alley in an estimated amount of $750,000. This item was approved on the Consent Agenda as RES-071-22.  7E. Consider action approving a lease agreement.  Consider action to approve a resolution entering into a lease agreement with the Rowlett Citizen Corps Council (RCCC) for the property located at 5100 Dalrock Road, Rowlett, Texas.  City ofF Rowlett  11251    This item was approved on the Consent Agenda as RES-072-22.  7F. Consider action for continued annual maintenance payment to a software vendor.  Consider action to approve a resolution for continued annual maintenance payments to a software vendor in an amount not to exceed $113,929.41 for Enterprise Resource Planning software, as provided in the annual Information Technology budget, and authorizing the City  Manager to execute the necessary documents to continue said services. This item was approved on the Consent Agenda as RES-073-22.  Passed the Consent Agenda  A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Grubisich, 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 appointing a Mayor Pro Tem as prescribed in the  Charter.  City  Mayor Margolis outlined the process for nominations and votes.  A motion was made by Councilmember Britton, seconded by Councilmember Bell, to appoint Councimember Grubisich as Mayor Pro Tem. The motion FAILED with a vote of A motion was made by Councilmember Shinder, seconded by Councilmember Galuardi, to appoint Councilmember Winget as Mayor Pro Tem. The motion passed with a vote of five in favor and two opposed (Bell, Britton). This item was approved as RES-074-22.  three in favor and four opposed (Galuardi, Winget, Margolis, Shinder).  8B. Consider action to approve a resolution appointing a Deputy Mayor Pro Tem as prescribed in  the City Charter.  A motion was made by Councilmember Britton, seconded by Councimember Grubisich, to appoint Councilmember Bell as Deputy Mayor Pro Tem. The motion FAILED with a vote of three in favor and four opposed (Galuardi, Winget, Margolis, Shinder). An motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Winget, seconded by Councilmember Galuardi, to appoint Councilmember Shinder as Deputy Mayor Pro Tem. The motion passed with a vote of five ini favor and two opposed (Bell, Britton). This item was approved as RES-075- TAKE ANY NECESSARY OR APPROPRIATE ACTION ON CLOSEDIEXECUTIVE SESSION  22.  MATTERS  City of Rowlett  11252    There was no action taken. ADJOURNMENT  9.  The meeting adjourned at 8:39 p.m. Rake PAARS Blake Margolis, Mayor Approved on: July12,2022  dumdmak Laura Hallmark, City Secretary  City of Rowlett  11253