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, February 7, 2023 WORK SESSION: 6:00pm Council Chambers REGULAR SESSION: 7:00pm Council Chambers (Executive Session immediately following Regular Session) 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. Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.127, one or more members of the governing body may appear via videoconference call. The presiding officer and a quorum of the City Council will be physically present at this meeting. 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. Time limit is 3 minutes per speaker.
A. WORK SESSION
1. Review of Master Calendar of Events and Special Meetings
1. Review of Master Calendar of Events and Special Meetings
3. Presentation of updates from the DeSoto Police, Clergy & Community and Citizen Police Advisory Committees
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. Time limit is 3 minutes per speaker.
1. Continue the Public Hearing from the January 3, 2023 City Council meeting and consider an Ordinance for Case No. Z-1485-22 to rezone parts of Tracts 28 & 42 in the Jeptha May Survey, Abstract 860 (804 Kirnwood Drive) from existing zoning of Office-1 (O-1) to Planned Development (PD) with base zoning of Multiple Family (MF) with four requested deviations. The applicant is JHF Engineering, PLLC and the property owner is Baron Funding LLC.
H. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business
1. Consider authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a professional services contract with Integrated Project Solutions in the not-to-exceed amount of $668,000 for Owner's Representative Services for the McCowan Aquatic and Recreation Center Project
Feb 07, 2023 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, February 7, 2023 WORK SESSION: 6:00pm Council Chambers REGULAR SESSION: 7:00pm Council Chambers (Executive Session immediately following Regular Session) 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. Pursuant to Texas Government Code 551.127, one or more members of the governing body may appear via videoconference call. The presiding officer and a quorum of the City Council will be physically present at this meeting. 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. Time limit is 3 minutes per speaker.
A. WORK SESSION
1. Review of Master Calendar of Events and Special Meetings
1. Review of Master Calendar of Events and Special Meetings
3. Presentation of updates from the DeSoto Police, Clergy & Community and Citizen Police Advisory Committees
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. Time limit is 3 minutes per speaker.
1. Continue the Public Hearing from the January 3, 2023 City Council meeting and consider an Ordinance for Case No. Z-1485-22 to rezone parts of Tracts 28 & 42 in the Jeptha May Survey, Abstract 860 (804 Kirnwood Drive) from existing zoning of Office-1 (O-1) to Planned Development (PD) with base zoning of Multiple Family (MF) with four requested deviations. The applicant is JHF Engineering, PLLC and the property owner is Baron Funding LLC.
H. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business
1. Consider authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute a professional services contract with Integrated Project Solutions in the not-to-exceed amount of $668,000 for Owner's Representative Services for the McCowan Aquatic and Recreation Center Project
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