Dr. Richardson, City Manager, reviewed the Master Agenda highlighting the following:

July 25, 2014: Special City Council Meeting (Budget Workshop)
July 31-August 2, 2014: Special City Council Meetings (Budget and Insurance Benefits)
August 5, 2014: City Council Meeting begins at 5pm and DeSoto Night Out
August 7, 2014: Special City Council Meeting (Bond Election)

Councilmember North arrived at 6:05pm.

Roll Call: 7 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.

Council discussion regarding clarification of Bond Election Committee selection. Mayor Sherman indicated that he will visit with staff in order to provide clarity. Council also discussed DeSoto Night Out and the assignment of officers to provide transportation to the Council at the various events throughout the community.

2. Review of Regular Agenda items

Mayor Sherman discussed the Resolution supporting adequate funding of the transportation system by the United States Congress.

3. Discussion and consideration regarding the request for funding from the DeSoto Independent School District for the Back To School Fair

Dr. Richardson presented to the Council a request for funding for the DeSoto Independent School District for the Back to School Fair. It was the consensus of Council to approve $500 to go towards 100 students for a "set" of school supply items.

4. Presentation from BrandEra Marketing of draft logos and consideration of a new logo for the DeSoto community

Beth Owens, BrandEra, gave a presentation on the draft logos for the DeSoto community in which topics of branding, taglines, niche marketing, communicating a branded message, the process, and visible extensions of the brand were discussed. City Secretary Morris distributed citizens' comments which were received by Mayor Pro Tem McCowan. In addition, council discussed the input of online surveys, focus groups, simple and effective logos, test groups, funding required to change the current logo, the logo being non-sports centered, logos on different items such as ball caps and "phasing in" of the new logo. Several members of the Council stated that they were not "wowed" by the logos as presented and had ideas of better marketing the City's current logo.

Councilmember North excused himself at 6:19pm and returned to the meeting at 6:24pm.

5. Marketing Update from BrandEra Marketing firm

Beth Owens, BrandEra, gave a presentation/update of the marketing efforts for DeSoto.

6. Presentation of Bond Referendum flyers and storyboard for video

Beth Owens, BrandEra, gave a presentation of the bond referendum flyers and storyboard video. Council discussion regarding the possibility of the flyers being distributed through the water bill, the components surrounding the request for the fire station relocation (i.e. currently not gender-friendly). Council also requested a copy of the voice over language.

7. Discussion regarding amending Sign Ordinance identifying locations allowing Pole Signs and Monument Signs

Due to time constraints, this item was not discussed and will be moved to the next available City Council Meeting agenda.

Mayor Sherman adjourned the meeting at 7:05pm with a 5 minute break.

B. REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER

Roll Call: 7 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.

Mayor Sherman called the meeting to order at 7:15pm.

1. Announcement of emergency procedures and exits: Fire Department

2. Invocation

3. Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Rachel Proctor

4. Introduction of Ambassador: Kerry McGeath, Library Director

C. PRESENTATIONS

1. Presentation of Proclamation in recognition of Parks and Recreation Month.

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Renee Johnson, Managing Director of Parks and Recreation, who made a presentation. Mayor Pro Tem McCowan presented the proclamation proclaiming July as Parks and Recreation Month.

D. CONSENT AGENDA Items are listed on the Consent Agenda by the City Manager and are recommended to the City Council for single vote approval. An item(s) may be removed from the Consent Agenda for separate vote at the request of a Councilmember, the Mayor, or the City Manager.

1. Approval of City Council Minutes

a. Regular Meeting - N/A

b. Special Meeting - N/A

2. Acceptance of Board and Commission Minutes

a. Arts Commission - N/A

b. Building and Standards Commission - N/A

c. Civil Service Commission - 06-30-14

Click Here to View 2014-06-30 DeSoto Civil Service Commission Meeting Minutes

d. DeSoto Economic Development - N/A

e. DeSoto, Texas Historical Foundation - N/A

f. Keep DeSoto Beautiful - N/A

g. Library Advisory Board - N/A

h. Park Development Corporation - N/A

i. Planning and Zoning -N/A

j. Zoning Board of Adjustment - N/A

3. Other Items

Consider a Resolution authorizing the cancellation of the September 2, 2014 regular City Council Meeting.

Click Here to View D.3.a. Management Report

b. Consider a Resolution supporting adequate funding of the transportation system by the United States Congress.

Click Here to View D.3.b. Resolution Only

Submitted for consideration are minutes from the Civil Service Commission as well as consider Resolutions authorizing the cancellation of the September 2, 2014 regular City Council Meeting and supporting adequate funding of the transportation system by the United State Congress.

Councilmember Zander requested clarification on the Civil Service Commission minutes; specifically, regarding certified entry level versus non-certified entry level police officers.

Motion to approve as submitted. Moved by Councilmember Zander, seconded by Councilmember North.

Vote to approve as submitted. (Approved)

E. PUBLIC HEARINGS

Consider an Ordinance re-adopting Standards of Care that provides basic childcare regulations for recreation activities operated by the City of DeSoto Parks and Recreation Department.

Click Here to View E.1 Management Report

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Renee Johnson, Managing Director of Parks and Recreation, who presented the staff report.

Motion to open Public Hearing Moved by Mayor Pro Tem McCowan, seconded by Councilmember Zander.

Vote to open Public Hearing

Council discussion regarding 20 hours of mandatory staff training and planning, screening requirements and Summertime on Belt Line standards.

Motion to close Public Hearing Moved by Councilmember Proctor, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem McCowan.

Vote to close Public Hearing (Approved)

Ms. Morris read Ordinance 1981-14 for the public record.

Motion to approve an Ordinance of the City of DeSoto re-adopting Standards of Care for youth programs offered by the DeSoto Parks and Recreation Department. Moved by Councilmember Zander, seconded by Councilmember Proctor.

Vote to approve an Ordinance of the City of DeSoto re-adopting Standards of Care for youth programs offered by the DeSoto Parks and Recreation Department. (Approved)

F. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business

Consider an Ordinance that amends Chapter 3, Building Regulations, Floodplain Management regulations of the Code of Ordinances.

Click Here to View F.1 Management Report

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Crystal Owens, City Engineer, who presented the staff report.

Council discussion regarding possible increase in floodplain zones (i.e. Ennis), impact of businesses and homeowners, and the impact of Ten Mile Creek.

Ms. Morris read Ordinance 1982-14 for the public record.

Motion to council adopt the revised Floodplain Management Regulations through the attached ordinance. Moved by Councilmember North, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem McCowan.

Vote to council adopt the revised Floodplain Management Regulations through the attached ordinance. (Approved)

G. REGULAR AGENDA - Old Business

No items scheduled for this agenda.

H. CITIZEN APPEARANCES

No citizens appearances.

I. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST

Councilmembers gave an update on city events and programs as well as thanked citizens and staff for various events.

J. ADJOURNMENT OF REGULAR SESSION

Mayor Sherman adjourned the regular meeting at 7:58pm and informed the public that the Council would be reconvening into Executive Session.

K. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESULTING POTENTIAL ACTION

1. Executive Session: Pursuant to Section 551.074 Personnel Matters: Semi-Annual Performance Review of the City Manager.

Mayor Sherman called the meeting to order at 8:10pm.

Roll Call: 7 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.

2. Action resulting from the Executive Session.

No action.

Mayor Sherman adjourned the meeting at 8:19pm.

3. Council will convene into Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code, to discuss and consider the purchase of real property generally located within the City of DeSoto on North Hampton adjacent to Town Center Complex.

Mayor Sherman called the meeting to order at 8:19pm.

Roll Call: 7 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.

4. Action resulting from the Executive Session.

No action.

Mayor Sherman adjourned the meeting at 9:23pm.

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3. Discussion and consideration regarding the request for funding from the DeSoto Independent School District for the Back To School Fair

4. Presentation from BrandEra Marketing of draft logos and consideration of a new logo for the DeSoto community

Councilmember North excused himself at 6:19pm and returned to the meeting at 6:24pm.

5. Marketing Update from BrandEra Marketing firm

Beth Owens, BrandEra, gave a presentation/update of the marketing efforts for DeSoto.

6. Presentation of Bond Referendum flyers and storyboard for video

7. Discussion regarding amending Sign Ordinance identifying locations allowing Pole Signs and Monument Signs

Due to time constraints, this item was not discussed and will be moved to the next available City Council Meeting agenda.

Mayor Sherman adjourned the meeting at 7:05pm with a 5 minute break.

B. REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER

Roll Call: 7 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.

Mayor Sherman called the meeting to order at 7:15pm.

1. Announcement of emergency procedures and exits: Fire Department

2. Invocation

3. Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Rachel Proctor

4. Introduction of Ambassador: Kerry McGeath, Library Director

C. PRESENTATIONS

1. Presentation of Proclamation in recognition of Parks and Recreation Month.

D. CONSENT AGENDA Items are listed on the Consent Agenda by the City Manager and are recommended to the City Council for single vote approval. An item(s) may be removed from the Consent Agenda for separate vote at the request of a Councilmember, the Mayor, or the City Manager.

1. Approval of City Council Minutes

a. Regular Meeting - N/A

b. Special Meeting - N/A

2. Acceptance of Board and Commission Minutes

a. Arts Commission - N/A

b. Building and Standards Commission - N/A

c. Civil Service Commission - 06-30-14

Click Here to View 2014-06-30 DeSoto Civil Service Commission Meeting Minutes

d. DeSoto Economic Development - N/A

e. DeSoto, Texas Historical Foundation - N/A

f. Keep DeSoto Beautiful - N/A

g. Library Advisory Board - N/A

h. Park Development Corporation - N/A

i. Planning and Zoning -N/A

j. Zoning Board of Adjustment - N/A

3. Other Items

Consider a Resolution authorizing the cancellation of the September 2, 2014 regular City Council Meeting.

Click Here to View D.3.a. Management Report

b. Consider a Resolution supporting adequate funding of the transportation system by the United States Congress.

Click Here to View D.3.b. Resolution Only

Councilmember Zander requested clarification on the Civil Service Commission minutes; specifically, regarding certified entry level versus non-certified entry level police officers.

Motion to approve as submitted. Moved by Councilmember Zander, seconded by Councilmember North.

Vote to approve as submitted. (Approved)

E. PUBLIC HEARINGS

Consider an Ordinance re-adopting Standards of Care that provides basic childcare regulations for recreation activities operated by the City of DeSoto Parks and Recreation Department.

Click Here to View E.1 Management Report

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Renee Johnson, Managing Director of Parks and Recreation, who presented the staff report.

Motion to open Public Hearing Moved by Mayor Pro Tem McCowan, seconded by Councilmember Zander.

Vote to open Public Hearing

Council discussion regarding 20 hours of mandatory staff training and planning, screening requirements and Summertime on Belt Line standards.

Motion to close Public Hearing Moved by Councilmember Proctor, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem McCowan.

Vote to close Public Hearing (Approved)

Ms. Morris read Ordinance 1981-14 for the public record.

Vote to approve an Ordinance of the City of DeSoto re-adopting Standards of Care for youth programs offered by the DeSoto Parks and Recreation Department. (Approved)

F. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business

Consider an Ordinance that amends Chapter 3, Building Regulations, Floodplain Management regulations of the Code of Ordinances.

Click Here to View F.1 Management Report

Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Crystal Owens, City Engineer, who presented the staff report.

Council discussion regarding possible increase in floodplain zones (i.e. Ennis), impact of businesses and homeowners, and the impact of Ten Mile Creek.

Ms. Morris read Ordinance 1982-14 for the public record.

Motion to council adopt the revised Floodplain Management Regulations through the attached ordinance. Moved by Councilmember North, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem McCowan.

Vote to council adopt the revised Floodplain Management Regulations through the attached ordinance. (Approved)

G. REGULAR AGENDA - Old Business

No items scheduled for this agenda.

H. CITIZEN APPEARANCES

No citizens appearances.

I. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST

Councilmembers gave an update on city events and programs as well as thanked citizens and staff for various events.

J. ADJOURNMENT OF REGULAR SESSION

Mayor Sherman adjourned the regular meeting at 7:58pm and informed the public that the Council would be reconvening into Executive Session.

K. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESULTING POTENTIAL ACTION

1. Executive Session: Pursuant to Section 551.074 Personnel Matters: Semi-Annual Performance Review of the City Manager.

Mayor Sherman called the meeting to order at 8:10pm.

Roll Call: 7 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.

2. Action resulting from the Executive Session.

No action.

Mayor Sherman adjourned the meeting at 8:19pm.

3. Council will convene into Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code, to discuss and consider the purchase of real property generally located within the City of DeSoto on North Hampton adjacent to Town Center Complex.

Mayor Sherman called the meeting to order at 8:19pm.

Roll Call: 7 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.

4. Action resulting from the Executive Session.

No action.

Mayor Sherman adjourned the meeting at 9:23pm.

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