City of Princeton City Council Regular Meeting Minutes Monday, January 13, 2025 Pre-Council Meeting 5:30 P.M. Princeton Municipal Center 2000 Princeton, East Princeton Texas 75407 Drive PRINCETON TEXAS The City Council of the City of Princeton, Texas, met in Pre Council Session on January 13, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at the Municipal Center, located at 2000 E. Princeton Dr. Princeton, Texas 75407. The following City Councilmembers were present: Mayor Eugene Escobar Jr, Mayor Pro Tempore Steve Deffibaugh, Councimember Ben Long, Councimember Ryan Gerfers, Councilmember Bryan Washington, Councimember Terrance Johnson, Councimember Cristina Todd, Councimember Carolyn David-Graves. The following Staff Members were present: City Manager Michael Mashburn, Deputy City Manager John Land, Assistant City Manager Allison Cook, City Secretary Amber Anderson, City Attorney Grant Lowry, Library Director Glenda Puckett, Public Works Director Tommy Mapp, Environmental Education Coordinator Shereta Odame, Director of Development Craig Fisher, Plans Examiner Paul Feris, Planner Cole Davenport, Pemit Technician Becky Inge, Electrical Inspector Matthew Squire, Parks & Rec Director Chase Bryant, Director of Marketing and Communications Erin Mudie, Finance Director Sophie Packard, Deputy Fire Chief Gammons, Fire Marshal Jerry Miller, Fire Administrative Coordinator Trish Hall, IT Director Rick Irvine, Employee Experience Director Fallan Carrillo, Police Chief Waters, Police Administrative 1 Coordinator Tiffany West, Sergeant Crawford, Detective Hooks, Revenue Manager William Rosales, and CEO PEDC-PCDC Jim Wehmeier. Mayor Escobar Jr called the City Pre-Council Meeting to order at 5:36 p.m. Mayor Escobar Jr called roll, present were Councimembers: Mayor Pro Tempore Steve Deffibaugh, Bryan Washington, Carolyn David-Graves, Ryan Gerfers, Cristina Todd, Terrance Johnson, and Ben Long. Mayor Escobar Jr announced the Work Session Agenda. No items. Mayor Escobar Jr announced the Discussion and review of Agenda Items. Items H13, H15, H2, H8, and H3 were discussed. Mayor Escobar Jr announced Executive Session: Under terms of Chapter 551 of Texas Government Code the City Council may enter into Closed Session or Executive Session to discuss the following: Section 551.071, Texas Government Code. Consultation with the City Attorney on pending or contemplated litigation, a settlement offer, or on a matter in which the duty of the attomey to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with this chapter on any agenda item listed elsewhere within this agenda, and/or the subject matter listed below: Moratorium on Residential Property Development Moyle V. City of Princeton, et al North Collin Special Utility District V. City of Princeton Lopez V. City of Princeton, et al Sicily Development, Princeton, Texas PUC Docket No. 56697 2 Section 551.072, Texas Government Code. Deliberation Regarding Real Property. A governmental body may conduct a closed meeting to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the governmental body in negotiations with a third person. 33-acre parcel of real property generally located North of CR6 622, East of CR 623, West of CR 1216, and South of CR 825, Collin County, Texas Council convened into Executive Session at 5:48 P.M. Council reconvened from Executive Session at 6:56 P.M. ACTION PERTAINING TO EXECUTIVE SESSION: No Action. Mayor Escobar Jr asked for an adjournment. Councilmember Terrance Johnson made a motion to adjourn. Councimember Bryan Washington seconded the motion to adjourn. The motion carried 7-0. The meeting adjourned at 6:56 P.M. Regular Meeting 6:30P.M. The City Council of the City of Princeton, Texas, met on Regular Session on January 13, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at the Municipal Center, located at 2000 E. Princeton Dr. Princeton, Texas 75407. The following City Councilmembers were present: Mayor Eugene Escobar Jr, Mayor Pro Tempore Steve Deffibaugh, Councimember Bryan Washington, Councilmember Ben Long, Councimember Ryan Gerfers, Councimember Cristina Todd, Councimember Terrance Johnson, Councimember Carolyn David-Graves. 3 The following Staff Members were present: City Manager Michael Mashburn, Deputy City Manager John Land, Assistant City Manager Allison Cook, City Secretary Amber Anderson, City Attorney Grant Lowry, Library Director Glenda Puckett, Public Works Director Tommy Mapp, Environmental Education Coordinator Shereta Odame, Director of Development Craig Fisher, Plans Examiner Paul Feris, Planner Cole Davenport, Pemit Technician Becky Inge, Electrical Inspector Matthew Squire, Parks & Rec Director Chase Bryant, Director of Marketing and Communications Erin Mudie, Finance Director Sophie Packard, Deputy Fire Chief Gammons, Fire Marshal Jerry Miller, Fire Administrative Coordinator Trish Hall, IT Director Rick Irvine, Employee Experience Director Fallan Carrillo, Police Chief Waters, Police Administrative Coordinator Tiffany West, Sergeant Crawford, Officer Hooks, Revenue Manager William Rosales, and CEO PEDC-PCDC Jim Wehmeier. Mayor Escobar Jr called the City Council Meeting to order at 6:57 P.M. Mayor Escobar Jr called roll, present were Councimembers: Mayor Pro Tempore Steve Deffibaugh, Bryan Washington, Carolyn David-Graves, Ryan Gerfers, Cristina Todd, Terrance Johnson, and Ben Long. Mayor Escobar Jr announced the invocation. Todd Boddy led the invocation. Mayor Escobar Jrannounced the Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Escobar Jr announced the pledge to the Texas Flag. Mayor Escobar Jr announced Public Appearance: Teresa McGuinness, Dorinda Powell, Sharad Ramani, Clinton Lowrance, Maxine Ellis, Amy Moore, Ken Seligman. Deputy City Manager John Land announced Items of Community Interest: 4 Story Time returns to the library on January 22 at 10:30 a.m.! The community is invited to say thank you and best wishes to Chief Tom Harvey. Please make plans to attend Chief Harvey's retirement party on January 23, 2025, from 11 to 3 p.m. at the Municipal Center. As you take down your holiday decorations, consider recycling your live Christmas tree at. J.M. Caldwell Sr. Community Park! Make sure to remove all decorations, tinsel, and stands before recycling. Councilmember Bryan Washington gave thanks to the City Stafffor the Winter Weather preparation. Mayor Escobar Jr gave thanks to Police Chief Waters. Deputy City Manager John Land announced the Consent Agenda H1 2025-007: Consider approving the following City Council meeting minutes; and take appropriate action.H2 2025-01-13-R: Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-01-13-R, accepting improvements and approving maintenance bond for Simpson Crossing Phase 4 improvements; and take appropriate action.H3 2025-01-13-R01: Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-01-13-R01, accepting improvements and approving maintenance bond for Cypress Creek West Lift Station improvements; and take appropriate action. H42 2025-01-13-R02: Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-01-13-R02, a request from Randy Smith to remove a tract of land from the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction, said property being 37.853 acres of land situated in the Carter T Clift Survey, abstract No. 162, Collin County, Texas; and take appropriate action. H5 2025-01-13-R03: Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-01-13-R03, to rename Princeton Parkway to Dowlin Parkway; and take appropriate action. H6 2025-01-13-R04: Consider approving 5 Resolution No. 2025-01-13-R04, a request from Wendy Hutchinson to remove a tract of land from the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction, said property being 26.32 acres of land situated in the Rachel Baker Survey, Abstract No. 38, Collin County, Texas; and take appropriate action. H7 2025-01-13-R05: Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-01- 13-R05, a request from Alcynthia R. Montgomery to remove a tract of land from the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction, said property being 88.38 acres of land situated in the Carter T Clift Survey, Abstract No. 162, Collin County, Texas; and take appropriate action. H8 2025-003: Consider approving a request from GRBK Edgewood, LLC for final plat approval for a property being a 49.349 acre tract of land situated in the Thomas A. Rhodes Survey, Abstract No. 741 and the David Cherry Survey, Abstract No. 166, City of Princeton, Collin County, Texas; and take appropriate action. H9 2025- 004: Consider approving a request from Brightland Homes, LLC for final plat approval for a property being a 35.317 acre tract of land situated in the Thomas A. Rhodes Survey, Abstract No. 741, City of Princeton, Collin County, Texas; and take appropriate action. H10 2025-005: Consider approving a request from JENHOLDCO 24, LLCf for preliminary plat approval for a property being a 179.303 acre tract of land situated in the Thomas A. Rhodes Survey, Abstract No. 741, and the John Russell Survey, Abstract No. 743, City of Princeton, Collin County, Texas; and take appropriate action. H11 2025-01-13-R06: Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-01-13-R06, awarding the U.S. 380 Utility Relocations Project to Canary Construction, Inc., as the lowest responsive qualified bidder; and take appropriate action. #122025-01-13-R07: Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-01-13-R07, approving and authorizing the expenditure of funds for the City's Water and Wastewater Master Plan Update; and take 6 appropriate action. H13 2025-01-13-R09: Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-01- 13-R09, approving Amendment No. 18 to that certain Interlocal Agreement with Collin County, Texas, for animal shelter services; clarifying and restating the total contract amount for fiscal year 2025; and take appropriate action. H14 2025-01-13-02: Consider approving Ordinance No. 2025-01-13-02, amending Ordinance No. 2024-11-12, by correcting the legal description of the property disannexed; and take appropriate action. H15 2025-01-13-R10: Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-01-13-R10, authorizing the City Manager or designee to enter into an electricity sales agreement, or similar agreement, for the City's facilities upon certain terms and conditions; and take appropriate action. H16 2025-01-13-R11: Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-01- 13-R11, denying the increase in rates proposed by Atmos Energy Corporation in its Mid-Tex Division filed on about December 16, 2024; authorizing intervention in proceedings related to Atmos Energy's application to increase rates; approving other items related to the subject; and take appropriate action. H17 2025-01-13-R08: Consider approving Resolution No. 2025-01-13-R08, accepting a petition to create the Princeton-180 Public Improvement District and calling for a public hearing for the creation of said District; and take appropriate action. Counciimember Terrance Johnson made a motion to pull H10 to Regular Agenda and approve the remaining items under the Consent Agenda. Councimember Bryan Washington seconded the motion to pull H10 to Regular Agenda and approve the remaining items under the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Carolyn David-Graves announced Ceremonial Items: 11 2025-015: Acknowledge the Police Department for successfully completing the Texas Police 7 Chiefs Association Law Enforcement Accreditation Program of Best Practices audit, earning accreditation and recognition as a department for another four years. No Action. Mayor Escobar Jra announced Executive Session: Under terms of Chapter 551 of Texas Government Code the City Council may enter into Closed Session or Executive Session to discuss the following: Section 551.071, Texas Government Code. Consultation with the City Attorney on pending or contemplated litigation, a settlement offer, or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with this chapter on any agenda item listed elsewhere within this agenda, and/or the subject matter listed below: Moratorium on Residential Property Development Moyle V. City of Princeton, et al North Collin Special Utility District V. City of Princeton Lopez V. City of Princeton, et al Sicily Development, Princeton, Texas PUC Docket No. 56697 Section 551.072, Texas Government Code. Deliberation Regarding Real Property. A governmental body may conduct a closed meeting to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property if deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the govemnmental body in negotiations with a third person. 8 33-acre parcel of real property generally located North of CR 622, East of CR 623, West of CR 1216, and South of CR 825, Collin County, Texas Council did not go into Executive Session ACTION PERTAINING TO EXECUTIVE SESSION: Mayor Pro Tempore Steve Deffibaugh made the motion motion to (i) authorize the City Manager to execute ap purchase and sale agreement, or similar-type agreement, and any and all documents related thereto, for that certain 33-acre parcel of real property generally located North of CR 622, East ofCR 623, West ofCR 1216, and South of CR 825, Collin County, Texas, to be used by the City for municipal purposes; and (ii) allocate necessary and available funds for the acquisition thereof. Councimember Carolyn David-Graves seconded the motion to (i) authorize the City Manager to execute a purchase and sale agreement, or similar-type agreement, and any and all documents related thereto, for that certain 33-acre parcel of real property generally located North of CR 622, East of CR 623, West of CR 1216, and South of CR 825, Collin County, Texas, to be used by the City for municipal purposes; and (ii) allocate necessary and available funds for the acquisition thereof. The motion carried 7-0. Deputy City Manager John Land announced the first Public Hearing L1 ORD- 2025-01-13: Conduct a public hearing and consider approving Ordinance No. 2025- 01-13 of the City of Princeton from Walmart Real Estate Business for a Specific Use Permit for a Commercial Drone Delivery Hub at 701 W Princeton Drive, being Lot 1, Block A, Princeton Walmart Addition in the City of Princeton, Collin County, Texas; and take appropriate action. 9 Public Hearing Opened at 7:58 P.M. Public Hearing Closed at 8:33 P.M. Mayor Pro Tempore Steve Deffibaugh made a motion to approve with the condition that the applicant abide by the 300' rule and updated site plan. Councilmember Carolyn David-Graves seconded the motion to approve with the condition that the applicant abide by the 300' rule and updated site plan. The motion carried 5-2. Deputy City Manager John Land announced the second Public Hearing L2 ORD- 2025-01-13-01: Conduct a public hearing and consider approving Ordinance No. 2025-01-13-01 of the City Council of the City of Princeton, Texas, extending a moratorium on the acceptance, authorization, and approvals necessary for residential property development, consisting of the subdivision, platting, construction, reconstruction, or other alteration or improvement thereof, for residential property development within the City's corporate limits and extraterritorial jurisdiction; adopting written findings identifying the problems requiring the need for extending the moratorium and describing the reasonable progress made to alleviate the problems; providing for applicability, purpose, enactment, duration, extension, limited exceptions, and waivers; providing for an effective date; and containing other provisions related to the subject. Public Hearing Opened at 8:59 P.M. Public Hearing Closed at 9:13 P.M. Mayor Pro Tempore Steve Deffibaugh made a motion to approve ORD2025- 01-13-01 with the extension being a period of 180 days. Councimember Cristina 10 Todd seconded the motion to approve ORD2025-01-13-01 with the extension being a period of 180 days. The motion carried 7-0. Deputy City Manager John Land announced the item that was removed from consent agenda H10 2025-005: Consider approving a request from JENHOLDCO24, LLC for preliminary plat approval for a property being a 179.303 acre tract of land situated in the Thomas A. Rhodes Survey, Abstract No. 741, and the John Russell Survey, Abstract No. 743, City of Princeton, Collin County, Texas; and take appropriate action. Councilmember Terrance Johnson made a motion to approve. Councilmember Bryan Washington seconded the motion to approve. The motion carried 7-0. Deputy City Manager John Land announced the first item under Regular Agenda M1 2025-002: Presentation and discussion of the 2024 Residential Satisfaction Survey Results Presented by Erin Mudie, Director of Marketing & Communications. No Action. Deputy City Manager John Land announced the second item under Regular Agenda M2 2025-010: Presentation and discussion of the city's permitting and inspection process; requested by Councimember Long and Councimember Deffibaugh. No Action. Deputy City Manager John Land announced the third item under Regular Agenda M3 2025-008: Consider approving Michelle Burk's voluntary resignation from the Community Development Corporation, Place 6; and take appropriate action. Councimember Terrance Johnson made a motion to approve. Councimember Cristina Todd seconded the motion to approve. The motion carried 7-0. 11 Deputy City Manager John Land announced the fourth item under Regular Agenda M4 2025-018: Consider approving Jenny Brown's voluntary resignation from the Library Advisory Board, Place 7; and take appropriate action. Councimember Terrance Johnson made a motion to approve. Mayor Pro Tempore Steve Deffibaugh made a motion to approve. The motion carried 7-0. Deputy City Manager John Land announced the fifth item under Regular Agenda M5 2025-012: Consider approving a Non-Standard Wastewater Service Agreement with Full Circle Developments at KV, LLC; and take appropriate action. Mayor Pro Tempore Steve Deffibaugh made a motion to approve. Councimember Carolyn David-Graves seconded the motion to approve. The motion carried 7-0. Deputy City Manager John Land announced the sixth item under Regular Agenda M6 2025-013: Consider approving a Non-Standard Water and Wastewater Service Agreement by and between the City of Princeton, Texas, and D.R. Horton - Texas, Ltd.; and take appropriate action. Councilmember Terrance Johnson made a motion to approve. Mayor Pro Tempore Steve Deffibaugh seconded the motion to approve. The motion carried 7-0. Deputy City Manager John Land announced the seventh item under Regular Agenda M7 2025-014: Consider approving a Second Amendment to the Non- Standard Wastewater Service Agreement by and between the City of Princeton, Texas, and S2 Land Development, LLC, for Arbor South; and take appropriate action. Councimember Terrance Johnson made a motion to approve. Councimember Cristina Todd seconded the motion to approve. The motion carried 7-0. 12 Deputy City Manager John Land announced the eighth item under Regular Agenda M8 2025-016: Presentation and discussion regarding a Junior Police Academy/Explorer Program, by. James Water, Chief of Police. Mayor Pro Tempore Steve Deffibaugh made a motion to table item M8 to next meeting. Councilmember Terrance Johnson seconded the motion to table item M8 to next meeting. The motion carried 7-0. Deputy City Manager John Land announced the ninth item under Regular Agenda M9 2025-019: Consider approving the election of a Mayor Pro Tempore; and take appropriate action. Mayor Pro Tempore Steve Deffibaugh made a motion to appoint Steve Deffibaugh as Mayor Pro Tempore. Councilmember Ben Long seconded the motion to appoint Steve Deffibaugh as Mayor Pro Tempore. The motion carried 4-2. Cristina Todd abstained. Deputy City Manager John Land announced the tenth item under Regular Agenda M10 2025-009: Consider approving a request for items to be placed on a future agenda and NOT for discussion of these requests. Councimember Cristina Todd asked for a presentation from Community Events for upcoming events. John Land announced the Report Agenda: 1) Next Regular City Council Meeting, Monday, January 27, 2025 @ 6:30 PM. Mayor Escobar Jr Asked for an adjournment. Councimember Terrance Johnson made a motion to approve. Councimember Ben Long seconded the motion to adjourn. The motion carried 7-0. The meeting adjourned at 10:13 P.M. 13 ATTEST: Eyec EKeags ZR Eugene Escobar Jr, Mayor A A Amber Anderson, City. 8écretary OF FFIRA TE 14