DeSoto City Council Meeting Agenda City Council Chambers Jim Baugh Government Center DeSoto City Hall 211 E. Pleasant Run Road DeSoto, TX 75115 (972) 230-9646 Mayor Rachel L. Proctor Mayor Pro Tem Andre' Byrd, Sr. Councilmember Kay Brown-Patrick Councilmember Nicole Raphiel Councilmember Dinah Marks Councilmember Crystal Chism Councilmember Letitia Hughes DATE: Tuesday, January 4, 2022 WORK SESSION: 6:00pm Council Chambers REGULAR SESSION: 7:00pm Council Chambers 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. DeSoto City Council Meetings are open to the public; however, since space is limited and citizens are encouraged to view the meetings online rather than in person due to concerns related to the spread of COVID-19. Citizens attending in-person are asked to maintain a distance of at least 6-feet from other members of the public, City Council and staff. The meeting will be live-streamed on DeSoto's website at www.desototexas.gov for those wanting to view the meeting online. Speakers are limited to 3 minutes.
B. REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER
1. Invocation by: Apostle Tweedy Thomas, God is Ministry
2. Pledge of Allegiance led by: Councilmember Letitia Hughes
C. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
1. 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. 2. Liaison Updates
The City Council invites citizens to address the Council on any topic not already scheduled for Public Hearing. Citizens wishing to speak should complete a "Citizen Comment Card" and present it to the City Secretary or return to the Ambassador table prior to the meeting. 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. Speakers are limited to 3 minutes.
1. Presentation of proclamation honoring School Board Recognition Month
2. Presentation on upcoming changes to the Police Department's Rapid Deployment Policy following review by the Citizens Police Advisory Committee
3. Presentation of November 2021 Financial Report
1. Approval of Minutes
2. Other Items
H. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business
I. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESULTING POTENTIAL ACTION J. ADJOURNMENT OF REGULAR SESSION
1. a. The City Council will convene into Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.087 Economic Development Deliberation to deliberate the offer or other financial incentives for Project Zelda b. The City Council will convene into Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code, Personnel Matters, to discuss and consider the duties of the City Secretary c. Actions as a result of Executive Sessions
J. ADJOURNMENT OF REGULAR SESSION
Jan 04, 2022 City Council Meeting
DeSoto City Council Meeting Agenda City Council Chambers Jim Baugh Government Center DeSoto City Hall 211 E. Pleasant Run Road DeSoto, TX 75115 (972) 230-9646 Mayor Rachel L. Proctor Mayor Pro Tem Andre' Byrd, Sr. Councilmember Kay Brown-Patrick Councilmember Nicole Raphiel Councilmember Dinah Marks Councilmember Crystal Chism Councilmember Letitia Hughes DATE: Tuesday, January 4, 2022 WORK SESSION: 6:00pm Council Chambers REGULAR SESSION: 7:00pm Council Chambers 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. DeSoto City Council Meetings are open to the public; however, since space is limited and citizens are encouraged to view the meetings online rather than in person due to concerns related to the spread of COVID-19. Citizens attending in-person are asked to maintain a distance of at least 6-feet from other members of the public, City Council and staff. The meeting will be live-streamed on DeSoto's website at www.desototexas.gov for those wanting to view the meeting online. Speakers are limited to 3 minutes.
B. REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER
1. Invocation by: Apostle Tweedy Thomas, God is Ministry
2. Pledge of Allegiance led by: Councilmember Letitia Hughes
C. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
1. 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. 2. Liaison Updates
The City Council invites citizens to address the Council on any topic not already scheduled for Public Hearing. Citizens wishing to speak should complete a "Citizen Comment Card" and present it to the City Secretary or return to the Ambassador table prior to the meeting. 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. Speakers are limited to 3 minutes.
1. Presentation of proclamation honoring School Board Recognition Month
2. Presentation on upcoming changes to the Police Department's Rapid Deployment Policy following review by the Citizens Police Advisory Committee
3. Presentation of November 2021 Financial Report
1. Approval of Minutes
2. Other Items
H. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business
I. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESULTING POTENTIAL ACTION J. ADJOURNMENT OF REGULAR SESSION
1. a. The City Council will convene into Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.087 Economic Development Deliberation to deliberate the offer or other financial incentives for Project Zelda b. The City Council will convene into Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code, Personnel Matters, to discuss and consider the duties of the City Secretary c. Actions as a result of Executive Sessions
J. ADJOURNMENT OF REGULAR SESSION
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