DeSoto City Council Meeting Agenda Via Video Conference Mayor Rachel L. Proctor Mayor Pro Tem Nicole Raphiel Councilmember Kay Brown-Patrick Councilmember Andre' Byrd, Sr. Councilmember Dinah Marks Councilmember Candice Quarles Councilmember Letitia Hughes DATE: Tuesday, March 16, 2021 WORK SESSION: 5:30pm REGULAR SESSION: 7:00pm As authorized by Section 551.071(2) of the Texas Government Code, this meeting may be convened into closed Executive Session for the purpose of seeking confidential legal advice from the City Attorney on any agenda item listed herein. Due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) state of emergency and consistent with the Governor's Orders, this City Council Meeting will be held via video-conference. The City Council will participate remotely via video-conference. The facility will not be open to the public. Members of the public are entitled to participate remotely via broadcast by webinar at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87611513113?pwd=ZWpoT0ROLzRzRlBuVzY1ZDgrUUQ3Zz09 or by telephone (346) 248-7799 Webinar ID: 876 1151 3113 Passcode: 088544 International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kSWER72q2 If the public desires to speak (or have comments read for the record) during the Citizen Appearances portion of the agenda, they must email: citizencomments@desototexas.gov by 4:30pm on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. The email must contain the person's full name, city of residence, and the agenda item(s) for which comments will be made. If the comment is specific to an item appearing on the agenda, the person may be invited to speak (or the comments will be read) when the City Council is considering that individual item. Comments are limited to 3 minutes. The City Council meeting will also be live-streamed on DeSoto's website at www.desototexas.gov for those wanting to watch the meeting but not address the City Council.
C. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551. 0415 the City Council may report on the following items: ( 1) expression of thanks, congratulations or condolences; ( 2) information about holiday schedules; 3) recognition of individuals; ( 4) reminders about upcoming City Council events; ( 5) information about community events; and ( 6) announcements involving imminent threat to public health and safety.
E. CITIZEN APPEARANCES Part (1 of 2)
This City Council Meeting will be held via video conference. The City Council will participate remotely via video conference. The facility will not be open to the public. Members of the public are entitled to participate remotely via broadcast by webinar at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87611513113?pwd=ZWpoT0ROLzRzRlBuVzY1ZDgrUUQ3Zz09 or by telephone (346) 248-7799, Webinar ID 876 1151 3113 Passcode: 088544. If the public desires to speak (or have comments read for the record) during the Citizen Appearances portion of the agenda, they must email citizencomments@desototexas.gov by 4:30 pm on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. The email must contain the person’s full name, city of residence, and the agenda item(s) for which comments will be made. If the comment is specific to an item appearing on the agenda, the person may be invited to speak (or the comments will be read) when the City Council is considering that individual item. Speakers are limited to 3 minutes. The meeting will also be live streamed on DeSoto's website at www.desototexas.gov for those wanting to watch the meeting but not address the City Council. In accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the City Council cannot take action on items not listed on the agenda. However, your concerns may be addressed by City Staff, placed on a future agenda, or responded to by some other course.
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
I. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business
Mar 16, 2021 City Council Meeting
DeSoto City Council Meeting Agenda Via Video Conference Mayor Rachel L. Proctor Mayor Pro Tem Nicole Raphiel Councilmember Kay Brown-Patrick Councilmember Andre' Byrd, Sr. Councilmember Dinah Marks Councilmember Candice Quarles Councilmember Letitia Hughes DATE: Tuesday, March 16, 2021 WORK SESSION: 5:30pm REGULAR SESSION: 7:00pm As authorized by Section 551.071(2) of the Texas Government Code, this meeting may be convened into closed Executive Session for the purpose of seeking confidential legal advice from the City Attorney on any agenda item listed herein. Due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) state of emergency and consistent with the Governor's Orders, this City Council Meeting will be held via video-conference. The City Council will participate remotely via video-conference. The facility will not be open to the public. Members of the public are entitled to participate remotely via broadcast by webinar at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87611513113?pwd=ZWpoT0ROLzRzRlBuVzY1ZDgrUUQ3Zz09 or by telephone (346) 248-7799 Webinar ID: 876 1151 3113 Passcode: 088544 International numbers available: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kSWER72q2 If the public desires to speak (or have comments read for the record) during the Citizen Appearances portion of the agenda, they must email: citizencomments@desototexas.gov by 4:30pm on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. The email must contain the person's full name, city of residence, and the agenda item(s) for which comments will be made. If the comment is specific to an item appearing on the agenda, the person may be invited to speak (or the comments will be read) when the City Council is considering that individual item. Comments are limited to 3 minutes. The City Council meeting will also be live-streamed on DeSoto's website at www.desototexas.gov for those wanting to watch the meeting but not address the City Council.
C. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551. 0415 the City Council may report on the following items: ( 1) expression of thanks, congratulations or condolences; ( 2) information about holiday schedules; 3) recognition of individuals; ( 4) reminders about upcoming City Council events; ( 5) information about community events; and ( 6) announcements involving imminent threat to public health and safety.
E. CITIZEN APPEARANCES Part (1 of 2)
This City Council Meeting will be held via video conference. The City Council will participate remotely via video conference. The facility will not be open to the public. Members of the public are entitled to participate remotely via broadcast by webinar at: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87611513113?pwd=ZWpoT0ROLzRzRlBuVzY1ZDgrUUQ3Zz09 or by telephone (346) 248-7799, Webinar ID 876 1151 3113 Passcode: 088544. If the public desires to speak (or have comments read for the record) during the Citizen Appearances portion of the agenda, they must email citizencomments@desototexas.gov by 4:30 pm on Tuesday, March 16, 2021. The email must contain the person’s full name, city of residence, and the agenda item(s) for which comments will be made. If the comment is specific to an item appearing on the agenda, the person may be invited to speak (or the comments will be read) when the City Council is considering that individual item. Speakers are limited to 3 minutes. The meeting will also be live streamed on DeSoto's website at www.desototexas.gov for those wanting to watch the meeting but not address the City Council. In accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the City Council cannot take action on items not listed on the agenda. However, your concerns may be addressed by City Staff, placed on a future agenda, or responded to by some other course.
H. PUBLIC HEARINGS
I. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business
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