fiaole  MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION JUNE 26, 2023  The Regular Session of the City Council of the City of Seagoville, Texas was called to order at' 7:00 PM on Monday, June 26, 2023, at City Hall, 702 N. Hwy 175, Seagoville, Texas with  a quorum present, to wit:  Lackey Stepper Sebastian Mayor  Harold Magill Rick Howard Jose Hernandez Allen Grimes Jon Epps  Mayor Pro-Tem Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember Councilmember  The following staff members were also present: City Manager Patrick Stallings, Assistant City Manager Cindy Brown, Police Chief Ray Calverley, Finance Director Gail French, Community Development Director Bill Medina, Public Works Director Chris Ryan, City Attorney Victoria  Thomas, and Interim City Secretary Melinda Welsh.  Invocation - The invocation was provided by Former Mayor Dennis K. Childress Pledge of Allegiance - The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mayor Sebastian Routine Announcements, Recognitions, and Proclamations  Mayor Sebastian presented a plaque to outgoing Mayor Dennis K. Childress and stated Mr. Childress has done a great deal of work for the city, has done an honorable job, and the city Mayor Sebastian presented a plaque to outgoing Councilmember Mike Fruin and thanked him for his outstanding work and the many) years he served the city, appreciates everything Mr. Fruin Mayor's Report - Mayor Sebastian stated it has been an honor to try and follow in the footsteps ofMr. Childress, has been more difficult than he thought, appreciates everything Mr. Childress Citizens Public Comment Period - This portion of the meeting is to allow each speaker up to. six (6) minutes to address the council on items not posted on the current agenda. Council may not discuss these items but may respond with factual data or policy information or place the item on  appreciates Mr. Childress very much) for his many. years ofservice.  has done.  has done and has been a wonderful mayor.    Seagoville City Council  June 26, 2023  afuture agenda. Citizens wishing to speak on posted agenda items will be called upon at that time. Anyone wishing to speak shall submit a Speaker Request Form to the City Secretary. Stephen Jackson, 15920 Seagoville Rd, addressed Council and stated he is the Athletic Coordinator and Head Football Coach for Seagoville High School and is here to say congratulations to all the new elected officials voted in but is also here to represent Seagoville High School and say how much Councilmember Allen Grimes is appreciated. Councilmember Grimes is newly appointed but has done sO much for the school. Mr. Jackson stated he would like to continue to build in Seagoville, will be his. second year at Seagoville High School, left about five years ago but came back and knows how special this place can be, is because oft people like Mayor, Council, and Staff and all that give their time and effort and would like to continue that push forward for the kids. There are a number of activities for the youth coming up. Mr. Jackson reported offering a Little League youth camp that will be at no cost, he and the football staffwill do a cheerleading camp, and. several things with SYSA (Seagoville Youth Sports Association). He stated he would like to say thanks for all the city does for the school and hopefully can continue to work this relationship together sO that each can build some things in Seagoville that will benefit  the kids.  REGULARAGENDA  1. Receive presentation of City of Seagoville's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report Finance Director Gail French and Mike Brooks with BrooksWatson & Co. presented the City of Seagoville 's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2022. Finance Director French stated that the city received an unmodified opinion which is the best you can have. 2. Discuss and consider selection of Mayor Pro-Tem for 2023-2024.  for Fiscal Year 2022. (Finance Director and BrooksWatson & Co.)  Motion to nominate Harold Magill as Mayor Pro-Tem. for 2023-2024. - Hernandez, seconded by 3. Discuss and consider approving a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Seagoville, Texas, declaring certain city property surplus and authorizing the City Manager to sell, trade and/or dispose ofi it in accordance with the process established in the Code of Ordinances; providing for the repeal of any and all Resolutions in conflict; providing for a severability clause; and providing an effective date. Motion to approve a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Seagoville, Texas, declaring certain city property surplus and authorizing the City Manager to sell, trade and/or dispose ofit in accordance with the process established in the Code ofOrdinances; providing. for the repeal of any and all Resolutions in conflict; providing. for a. severability clause; and providing an effective 4. Discuss and consider approving an Ordinance of the City of Seagoville, Texas, amending the Code of Ordinances by amending Title II "Buildings; Development;  Howard; motion passed with all ayes. 5/0  (Purchasing Agent)  date. - Magill, seconded by Howard; motion passed with all ayes. 5/0  2    Seagoville City Council  June 26, 2023  Zoning", Chapter 23 "Subdivisions", Article 23.03 "Subdivision Design Standards", Section 23.03.010 "Stormwater Collection and Conveyance Systems"; providing a savings clause; providing for a severability clause; providing a penalty of fine not to exceed the sum oftwo thousand dollars ($2000.00) for each offense; providing a savings clause; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date. (Community Motion to approve an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Seagoville, Texas, amending the Code of Ordinances by amending Title II "Buildings; Development; Zoning", Chapter 23 "Subdivisions". Article 23.03 "Subdivision Design Standards", Section 23.03.010 "Stormwater Collection and Conveyance Systems"; providing a savings clause; providing for a severability clause; providing a penalty offine not to exceed the sum oftwo thousand dollars ($2000.00), for each offense; providing a savings clause; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date. - Magill, seconded by Hernandez; motion passed with all ayes. 5/0 5. Discuss and consider approving an Ordinance of the City of Seagoville, Texas, amending the Code of Ordinances by amending Title II "Buildings; Development; Zoning", Chapter 21 "Building Regulations", Article 21.08 "Fences"; providing a savings clause; providing for a severability clause; providing a penalty of fine not to exceed the sum of five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each offense; providing a savings clause; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date. (Community Motion to approve an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Seagoville, Texas, amending the Code of Ordinances by amending Title II "Buildings; Development; Zoning", Chapter 21 "Building Regulations", Article 21.08 "Fences"; providing a savings clause; providing. for a severability clause; providing a penalty of fine not to exceed the sum offive hundred dollars ($500.00) for each offense; providing a savings clause; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date. - Hernandez, seconded by. Magill; motion passed with all ayes. 5/0 6. Discuss and consider approving an Ordinance of the City of Seagoville, Texas, amending the CodeofOrdinances by amending Titlel "General Ordinance",Chapter 7"Business Regulations", Article 7.06 "Occasional Sales", Section 7.06.002 "Permit"; providing a savings clause; providing for a severability clause; providing a penalty of fine not to exceed the sum of five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each offense; providing a savings clause; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date. Motion to approve an Ordinance of the City of Seagoville, Texas, amending the Code of Ordinances by amending Title I "General Ordinances", Chapter 7 "Business Regulations", Article 7.06 "Occasional Sales", Section 7.06.002 "Permit"; providing a savings clause; providing for a severability clause; providing a penalty ofj fine not to exceed the sum offive hundred dollars ($500.00)for each offense; providing a savings clause; providing a. severability clause; and providing an effective date. - Howard, seconded by Hernandez; motion passed with  Development Director)  Development Director)  (Community Development Director)  all ayes. 5/0  3    Seagoville City Council  June 26, 2023  7. Discuss and consider approving an Ordinance of the City of Seagoville, Texas, amending the Code of Ordinances by amending Chapter 17 "Traffic", Article 17.04 "Parking, Stopping or Standing", Division 2. Parking Regulations on Specific Streets", by repealing in their entirety Section 17.04.068 "U.S. Highway 175 Eastbound Service Road" and Section 17.04.069 "Water Street"; directing the removal of signage previously erected regarding prohibited parking; providing a savings clause; providing for a severability clause; providing a penalty of fine not to exceed the sum of two hundred dollars ($200.00) for each offense; and providing an effective date. Motion to approve an Ordinance of the City of Seagoville, Texas, amending the Code of Ordinances by amending Chapter 17 "Traffic", Article 17.04 "Parking, Stopping or Standing", Division 2. Parking Regulations on Specific Streets", by repealing in their entirety Section 17.04.068 "U.S. Highway 175 Eastbound Service Road" and Section 17.04.069 "Water Street"; directing the removal of signage previously erected regarding prohibited parking; providing a savings clause; providing. for a severability clause; providing a penalty of fine not to exceed the sum of two hundred dollars ($200.00) for each ofense; and providing an effective date. Hernandez, seconded by Grimes; motionfailed. 2/3 with Howard, Magill, and Epps opposed. 8. Discuss and consider approving the reappointment of Commissioner Shelly Sipriano and Vice-Chairperson Tommy Lemond to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Motion to approve the reappointment of Shelly Sipriano and Tommy Lemond to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a 2-year term ending June 2025. - Magill, seconded by Epps; motion 9. Discuss and consider directing Staff on the selection of the movie(s) to view at the annual "Movie in the Park" events to be held on: Saturday, August 19, 2023, and Motion to view The Secret Life of Pets at the Saturday, August 19, 2023, Movie in the Park Event, and Vivo at the Saturday, September 16, 2023, Movie in the Park Event. - Epps, seconded by 10. Discuss designating Monday, July 3, 2023, as an additional City Holiday, except for Council Meeting/Public Hearing previously scheduled. (Councilmember Hernandez) Motion to designate Monday, July 3, 2023, as an additional City Holiday. - Epps, seconded by 11. Receive Councilmember Reports/Items of Community Interest - As authorized by  (Community Development Director)  (Community Development Director)  passed with all ayes. 5/0  Saturday, September 16, 2023 (Public Works Director)  Hernandez; motion passed with all ayes. 5/0  Grimes; motion, passed with all ayes. 5/0  Section 551.0415 oft the Texas Government Code.  Council had nothing to report.  4    Seagoville City Council  June 26,2023  12. Future Agenda Items - Council to provide direction to staffr regarding future agenda items. These items will not be discussed and no action will be taken at this meeting. Mayor Pro-Tem Magill stated he would like to have. further discussion on agenda item 7from tonight and before no parking signs are removed sO parking, for loading and unloading only can  be installed at the RJTrailers location.  Councilmember Hernandez said he seconds that agenda item being added.  13. Recessed Into Executive Session at 7:52 PM Code pursuant to the following:  Council convened into closed Executive Session in accordance with Texas Government A. Section 551.074 Personnel Matters: Discuss the appointment, employment, evaluation and duties of a public officer or employee, to wit: City Secretary and candidate search for same with possible discussion and action related thereto in B. Section 551.071 = Consultation with City Attorney: Seek legal advice regarding amending Code of Ordinances Article 11.06 - Short-Term Rentals Licensing with C. Section 551.071 Consultation with City Attorney: Seek legal advice regarding allowing burn pits and burn barrels within the City on real properties of two acres or more with possible discussion and action related thereto in open session. D. Section 551.071 - Consultation with City Attorney: Seek legal advice regarding a proposed mass gathering ordinance with possible discussion and action related E. Section 551.071 - Consultation with City Attorney: Seek legal advice regarding a proposed event centers ordinance with possible discussion and action related F. Section 551.071 - Consultation with City Attorney: Seek legal advice regarding the makeup of the Board of Directors of the Seagoville Economic Development Corporation with possible discussion and action related thereto in open session.  open session.  possible discussion and action related thereto in open session.  thereto in open session. theretoi in open session.  14. Reconvened Into Open Session at 9:44PM  Council reconvened into open session, to take action, if any, on matters discussed in 15. Discuss and consider approving an Ordinance of the City of Seagoville, Texas, amending the Code or Ordinances of the City of Seagoville, by adding a new. Article 7.11 "Mass Gatherings" to Chapter 7 "Business Regulations"; providing for a penalty of fine not to exceed the sum of two thousand ($2,000.00) dollars for each offense; providing a repealing clause; providing a severability clause; and providing for an Motion to table an Ordinance oft the City of Seagoville, Texas, amending the Code or Ordinances ofthe Cityofs Seagoville, bya adding a new Article 7.11 "Mass Gatherings to Chapter 7 "Business Regulations'  providing. for a penalty ofj fine not to exceed the sum of two thousand (S2,000.00)  Executive Session.  effective date. (City Attorney)  5    Seagoville City Council  June 26, 2023  dollars for each offense; providing a repealing clause; providing a severability clause; and providing. for an effective date. - Hernandez, seconded by Grimes; motion to table until the next 16. Discuss and consider approving an Ordinance of the City of Seagoville, Texas, amending the Code ofOrdinances by amending Titlel"General Ordinance",Chapter 7-"Business Regulations" by adding a new Article 7.11 "Commercial Event Centers" providing a savings clause; providing for a severability clause; providing a penalty of fine not to exceed the sum of five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each offense; and Councilmember Epps withdrew this agenda item from consideration. City Attorney Victoria Thomas stated there was no need for a second to the motion as Mr. Epps had requested this item  meeting. passed with all ayes. 5/0  providing an effective date. (City Attorney)  sO he may withdraw it. Adjourned at 9:46 PM  APPROVED:  ht Abs Mporlache/Stepper: Sebastian  ATTEST:  SEACO  OopliRade Melinda Welsh, TRMC Interim City Secretary  TEXAS  6