Belton City Council Meeting September 24, 2024 = 5:30 P.M.  The Belton City Council met in regular session in the Wright Room of the Harris Community Center. Members present included Mayor David K. Leigh, Mayor Pro Tem John R. Holmes, Sr., Councilmembers Wayne Carpenter, Craig Pearson, Daniel Bucher and Stephanie O'Banion. Councilmember Dave Covington was absent. Staff present included Sam Listi, Matt Bates, John Messer, Mike Rodgers, Larry Berg, Amy Casey, Chris Brown, Daniel Aguirre, Jon Fontenot, Paul Romer, Scott Hodde, Megan Odiorne, The Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. Flag was led by Mayor Pro Tem John R. Holmes, Sr. The Pledge of Allegiance to the Texas Flag was led by BEDC Executive Director Cynthia Hernandez. The Invocation was given by Mayor David K. Leigh. 1. Call to order. Mayor Leigh called the meeting to order at 5:31 p.m.  Judy Garrett, James Grant, Joe Dyer and Cynthia Hernandez.  2. Public Comments. (Audio 1:43)  Sargeant Wayne Cooley, the City's National Night Out Coordinator, invited Council and the audience to participate in National Night Out scheduled for October 1, 2024. City Manager Sam Listi recognized City Clerk Amy Casey for receiving her Master Municipal Clerk certification through the International Institute of Municipal Clerks.  There are 13 locations scheduled for this year.  There were no other public comments.  3. Proclamation: Manufacturing Day - October 4, 2024  Representatives from Stratasys and Belltec were present to receive the proclamations from Mayor Leigh. Representatives from Belton ISD and Temple College also received proclamations for their partnership in the City's Manufacturing Day activities. BEDC Executive Director Cynthia Hernandez recognized Belton's  manufacturers and thanked them for what they provide for Belton.  Consent Agenda  Items 4-8 under this section are considered to be routine by the City Council and may be enacted by one motion. If discussion is desired by the Council, any item may be removed from the Consent Agenda prior to voting, at the request of any Councimember, and it will be considered separately. (Audio 13:37) 4. Consider the minutes of the September 10, 2024, City Council Meeting. 5. Consider a resolution nominating a candidate for the Bell County Appraisal  District Board of Directors. (Hugh Shine)    Belton City Council Meeting September 24, 2024. - Page 2  6. Consider authorizing the purchase of three (3) portable buildings from Belton 7. Consider an Interlocal Agreement with Bell County authorizing funding in the amount of $1,181,000 from the Belton Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #1 1 to be used towards the purchase of approximately 3.8 acres of land (Tax ID Nos. 47326 and 432441) for future Bell County facilities as included in the TIRZ 8. H-24-10 Consider a Façade Improvement Grant application for exterior renovations to the structure at 210 E. Central Avenue, located in the Downtown Belton Commercial Historic District, between S. Penelope Street Upon a motion for approval by Mayor Pro Tem Holmes and a second by Councimember Pearson, the Consent Agenda, including the following captioned  ISD.  Projecta and Financing Plans.  and N. East Street.  resolution, was approved upon a unanimous vote of6-0.  RESOLUTION NO. 2024-22-R  A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELTON, TEXAS, NOMINATING A CANDIDATE FOR THE TAX APPRAISAL DISTRICT OF BELL  COUNTY BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE YEAR 2025  Planning and Zoning  9. Z-24-21 - Hold a public hearing and consider a zoning change from Single Family-1, Retail, and Planned Development - Retail to Amended Planned Development Retail on approximately 2.026 acres located at 2910 and 3002  N.N Main Street. (Audio 15:20)  Senior Planner Tina Moore presented this item. Public hearing: No one spoke for or against the item.  Upon a motion for approval of the zoning change from Single Family-1, Retail, and Planned Development-Retai. to Amended Planned Development-Retail by Mayor Pro Tem Holmes, and a second by Councimember Carpenter, the following captioned ordinance was unanimously approved upon a vote of 6-0 with the The development must conform to all applicable standards of the Retail Zoning A15 side yard setback is allowed on the southern property line of the Panda Express site (Proposed River Fair Crossings, Phase II, Block 1, Lot 1).  following conditions: District.    Belton City Council Meeting September 24, 2024- - Page 3  A final subdivision plat meeting the requirements of the adopted Subdivision The development of each property shall conform to all applicable Type Area 5 Design Standards, as identified in Ordinance 2014-17, Section 7.1 of the Zoning  Ordinance is required.  Ordinance, including:  Site Development Standards Landscape Design Standards  Tree Protection, Preservation, and Mitigation Standards  ORDINANCE NO. 2024-39  AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BELTON BY CHANGING THE DESCRIBED DISTRICT FROM SINGLE FAMILY-1, RETAIL, AND PLANNED DEVELOPMENT - RETAIL to AMENDED PLANNED DEVELOPMENT - RETAIL ON APPROXIMATELY 2.026 ACRES LOCATED AT 10.Z-24-22 - Hold a public hearing and consider a zoning change from Retail to Planned Development - Retail on approximately 2.84 acres located at 35S. Loop 121, the southwest corner of Loop 121 and FMS 93. (Audio 22:29)  2910 AND 3002 N. MAIN STREET.  Senior Planner Tina Moore presented this item.  Public hearing: Jay Littlefield, 670 E. 24th Avenue, applicant, spoke in favor of the Upon a motion for approval of the zoning change from Retail to Planned Development-Retail by Councimember Pearson, and a second by Mayor Pro Tem Holmes, the following captioned ordinance was unanimously approved upon a vote The development must conform to all applicable standards of the Retail Zoning As side yard setback of 15' is permitted from the southern property line of the As side yard setback of 15' is permitted from the northern property line of the  zoning change. No one else spoke for or against the item.  of6-0 with the following conditions:  District.  proposed Bluebonnet Crossing subdivision Lot 1. proposed Bluebonnet Crossing subdivision Lot: 2. An accessory structure setback of 2' is permitted.  A final subdivision plat meeting the requirements of the adopted Subdivision  Ordinance is required.    Belton City Council Meeting September 24, 2024- - Page 4  The development of each property shall conform to all applicable Type Area 4 Design Standards, as identified in Ordinance 2014-17, Section 7.1 of the Zoning  Ordinance, including: Site Development Standards (Exhibit B) Building (Exhibit C) Landscape Design Standards  Tree Protection, Preservation and Mitigation Standards.  ORDINANCE NO. 2024-40  AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BELTON, TEXAS, BY CHANGING THE DESCRIBED DISTRICT FROM RETAIL TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT - RETAIL ON APPROXIMATELY 2.84 ACRES 11.Z-24-23 - Hold a public hearing and consider a zoning change from Commercial Highway to Commercial Highway with a Specific Use Permit to allow for a 70' Pole Sign with an electronic changeable sign on approximately  LOCATED AT3 35S.LOOP121  8.963 acres located at 1901 SIH35 Service Road. (Audio 27:26)  Senior Planner Tina Moore presented this item. Public hearing: No one spoke for or against the item.  Upon a motion for approval of the zoning change from Commercial Highway to Commercial Highway with a Specific Use Permit by Mayor Pro Tem Holmes, and a second by Councilmember O'Banion, the following captioned ordinance was approved upon a vote of 5-1 (Mayor Leigh dissenting) with the following conditions: The development must conform to all applicable standards of the Commercial A70' tall sign height is permitted. A maximum area of 357.7 SF is permitted. A 1 15' front yard setback is required for the sign for I-35 frontage Road and Laila An electronic changeable copy sign meeting the requirements of Section 38.15,  Highway Zoning District.  Lane.  Sign Lighting Standards, is permitted.  ORDINANCE NO. 2024-41  AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BELTON, TEXAS, BY CHANGING THE DESCRIBED DISTRICT FROM COMMERCIAL HIGHWAY TO COMMERCIAL HIGHWAY WITH A SPECIFIC USE    Belton City Council Meeting September 24, 2024 - Page 5 SERVICE ROAD.  PERMIT ON APPROXIMATELY 8.963 ACRES LOCATED AT 1901 S. IH 35 12.Hold a public hearing and consider amendments to the Belton Zoning Ordinance related to the sale of alcoholic beverages. (Audio 36:07)  Director of Planning Bob van Til presented this item.  Public hearing: Harold Brockway, 3341 Dunns Canyon Road, asked about the 14 and 17 percent limits on wine and will they be in place? City Clerk Amy Casey answered that the election made it all 17 percent. With no one else requesting to Councimember Bucher made a motion for approval of the amendments to the Belton Zoning Ordinance including amending the LI and HI zoning districts to not permit distileriesybreweries, bars or package stores. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Holmes, and the following captioned ordinance was unanimously  speak, the public hearing was closed.  approved upon a vote of 6-0.  ORDINANCE NO. 2024-42  AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELTON, TEXAS, AMENDING SECTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE, RELATED TO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SALES; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; 13.Hold a public hearing and set a date to consider an ordinance annexing 2.305 acres of right-of-way along Old Golf Course Road. (Audio 57:10)  AND PROVIDING AN OPEN MEETINGS CLAUSE.  Director of Planning Bob van Til presented this item. Public hearing: No one spoke for or against the item.  Councimember Bucher made a motion to schedule the annexation ordinance for adoption at the October 22, 2024, City Council meeting. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Holmes and passed unanimously upon a vote of6-0.  Miscellaneous  14.Hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Chapter 23 of the  Code of Ordinances related to utilities. (Audio 1:00:08) Director of Finance Mike Rodgers presented this item. Public hearing: No one spoke for or against the item.    Belton City Council Meeting September 24, 2024 - Page 6  Upon a motion for approval of the amendments to Chapter 23 of the Code of Ordinances by Mayor Pro Tem Holmes, and a second by Councimember O'Banion, the following captioned ordinance was unanimously approved upon a vote of 6-0.  ORDINANCE NO. 2024-43  AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELTON, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 23 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BELTON RELATED TO UTILITIES; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; 15.Hold a public hearing and consider an ordinance designating a 'No on Street Parking' area along the south side of 13th Avenue from N. Main Street (Hwy  AND PROVIDING AN OPEN MEETINGS CLAUSE.  317)to Waco Road. (Audio 1:08:05)  Interim Director of Public Works Scott Hodde presented this item. Public hearing: No one spoke for or against the item.  Upon a motion for approval by Mayor Pro Tem Holmes, and a second by Councimember O'Banion, the following captioned ordinance was unanimously  approved upon a vote of 6-0.  ORDINANCE NO. 2024-44  AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELTON, TEXAS, AMENDING ARTICLE V, CHAPTER 22 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BELTON DEALING WITH TRAFFIC; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY 16.Consider adopting a resolution recognizing Belton as a supporter of the craft brewing industry and celebrating Belton's membership in the Texas Craft  CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN OPEN MEETINGS CLAUSE.  Brewers Guild Brew City, Texas program. (Audio 1:11:07) CVB/Retail Development Coordinator Judy Garrett presented this item.  Upon a motion for approval by Councimember Carpenter, and a second by Councimember O'Banion, the following captioned resolution was unanimously  approved upon a vote of 6-0.  RESOLUTION NO. 2024-23-R  A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BELTON, TEXAS, RECOGNIZING THE CITY OF BELTON AS A SUPPORTER OF THE CRAFT    Belton City Council Meeting September 24, 2024- - Page 7  BREWING INDUSTRY AND CELEBRATING BELTON'S MEMBERSHIP IN THE TEXAS CRAFT BREWERS' GUILD BREW CITY, TEXAS PROGRAM 17.Consider authorizing a Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement between the City of Belton and Bearden Investments. (Audio 1:15:29)  City Manager Sam Listi presented this item.  Upon a motion for approval by Councimember Bucher, and a second by Mayor Pro Tem Holmes, the Chapter 380 Economic Development Agreement with Bearden 18.Consider authorizing a letter of support for legislation in the 2025 Texas Legislative Session that would enable the creation of a Central Texas Water  Investments was unanimously approved upon a vote of 6-0.  Alliance. (Audio 1:19:55)  City Manager Sam Listi presented this item.  Upon a motion for approval by Councimember O'Banion, and a second by Councilmember Carpenter, a letter of support was unanimously authorized upon a  vote of 6-0. Work Session  19.Receive a presentation and discuss Sidewalks as required in Ordinance 2021- 25 which requires a sunset review no later than three (3) years following its Director of Planning Bob van Til presented this item. No action other than discussion 20.Receive a presentation and discuss Short-Term Rentals as required in Ordinance 2023-10 which requires a sunset review eighteen (18) months Director of Planning Bob van Til presented this item. No action other than discussion There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 718 p.m.  adoption. (Audio 1:28:58) was required of the Council.  following its adoption. (Audio 1:34:22) was required of the Council.  Dase David K. Leigh, Mayor  ATTEST:  T laoy Amy M.'Casey, City Clerk