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A. WORK SESSION
Mayor Sherman called the meeting to order at 6pm. Councilmember North and Councilmember Zander were not present at the calling of the meeting.
Roll Call: 5 members present, 2 members absent, 0 members excused.
1. Review of Master Agenda
Dr. Richardson reviewed the Master Agenda highlighting the following:
*December 17, 2014 - Employee Awards Banquet - Civic Center - 11:30am - Bluebonnet Rooms
*January 17, 2015 - Town Hall Meeting #1 - Community Development Block Grant - 10am - Council Chamber
*January 26, 2015 - Annual Ethics Training - Boards and Commissions - 6pm - Council Chamber
Councilmember Zander arrived at 6:03pm and Councilmember North arrived at 6:05pm.
Roll Call: 7 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
2. Review of Regular Agenda items
Dr. Richardson reviewed item E.1. as well as Ordinance 1937-13 as it relates to the City of DeSoto, Section 8.2006(c) Section 1-11.
Council discussion regarding the City's liability and giving the applicant due process.
3. Discussion and consideration regarding a City Council Policy regarding the number of guests that a council member may invite to an event that is paid for by the City.
City Attorney Gorfida proposed the following language for the purchase policy regarding council-attended events: The City will purchase tickets for certain events on behalf of the City Councilmembers. The City will make available one ticket for a councilmember and an additional ticket for one (1) guess of the councilmember. This policy shall also apply to events in which a councilmember is invited to attend to represent the City in his or her official capacity.
Council discussion regarding the current policy/procedure, whether it applies to all boards (i.e. DeSoto Economic Development Corporation), the limitations when inviting multiple businessmen/businesswomen to the City, the ability to invite multiple individuals with appropriate approval.
Motion to set the policy as presented by the City Attorney with added language to reflect more than one individual may be invited at the discretion of the Mayor and/or Mayor Pro Tem. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem McCowan, seconded by Councilmember North.
Vote to set the policy as presented by the City Attorney with added language to reflect more than one individual may be invited at the discretion of the Mayor and/or Mayor Pro Tem. (Approved)
4. Discussion and consideration regarding the Standards of Conduct for Officers of the City - Article 1.1400, Code of Conduct and application for Boards and Commissions.
City Attorney Gorfida reviewed the information submitted by the City Secretary to reflect the changes to the Boards and Commissions application to include questions:
1. To your knowledge, do you have any relatives working for the City of DeSoto (and list the definition of relative)?
2. To your knowledge, do you have any delinquent City taxes or fine?
3. To your knowledge, do you have any contracts and/or agreements with the City of DeSoto (or any immediate relatives that have contracts with the City)?
4. To your knowledge, are you related (or have any financial ties or interests that would pose a conflict of interest) to a member of the City Council?
Council discussion regarding clarification of contracts that would pose a conflict, clarification of being a member of a board and recusing from voting, State Law requirements, definition of "substantial interest", encouraging people to become involved in the community, clarification of a spouse of a City of DeSoto employee, perceived perception, and term limits.
Motion to approve to move forward with the current application adding the language/questions provided by the City Attorney. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem McCowan, seconded by Councilmember Proctor.
Vote to approve to move forward with the current application adding the language/questions provided by the City Attorney. (Approved)
Mayor Sherman adjourned the meeting at 6:46pm.
B. REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Sherman called the meeting to order at 7:01pm.
1. Announcement of emergency procedures and exits: Fire Department
2. Invocation by: Dr. Kenneth R. Greene, M.E.T.R.O. Christ's Church
Pastor Michael Mitchell, Church of the Hill, provided the invocation.
3. Pledge of Allegiance led by: Mayor Pro Tem Curtistene McCowan
4. Introduction of Ambassador: Tamara Bell, Communications Manager
Tamara Bell has been employed with the City of Desoto as the Communications Manager since February of 2013.
Tamara was born and raised in St. Petersburg, Florida and graduated high school in 1992. She moved to Augusta, Georgia as a young adult and began her career in emergency 911 in June 1999 at the Augusta 9-1-1 Center. She attended and graduated from Augusta State University receiving her Bachelor's degree in Communications in May 2006.
She has been married for 14 years and has two children; son Marquis (19 yrs old) in college and daughter Audrianna (14 yrs old) freshman in high school. Tamara's hobbies are spending quality time with family, singing and just enjoying life. She looks forward to growing in her position as Communications Manager with the Southwest Regional Communications Center family and helping to make their department continue thrive in the years to come.
C. PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of monthly Financial Report for November 2014.
Click Here to View Financial Report for November 2014
Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Edena Atmore, Finance Director, who made the presentation.
Council discussion regarding Public Utility Fund, clarification of penalty funds, the late payment fee and whether or not it is a fixed amount or according to usage, and the Capital Projects fund.
2. Presentation of Proclamation in honor of Judge for a Day.
Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Mayor Sherman, Judge Kurth and Principal Meekins, who made the presentation to Destiny Brannon.
3. Presentation of entries in the DeSoto ISD Holiday Card contest and recognition of winner.
Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Rena Thomas, DeSoto ISD and member of the Arts Commission, who made the presentation.
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 - 10-07-14, 11-18-14, 12-02-14
Click Here to View 2014-10-07 City Council Meeting Minutes
Click Here to View 2014-11-18 City Council Meeting Minutes
Click Here to View 2014-12-02 City Council Meeting Minutes
b. Special Meeting - N/A
2. Acceptance of Board and Commission Minutes
a. Arts Commission - 09-22-14, 10-06-14, 11-03-14
Click Here to View 2014-09-22 DeSoto Arts Commission Meeting Minutes
Click Here to View 2014-10-06 DeSoto Arts Commission Meeting Minutes
Click Here to View 2014-11-03 DeSoto Arts Commission Meeting Minutes
b. Building and Standards Commission - N/A
c. Civil Service Commission - N/A
d. DeSoto Economic Development - N/A
e. DeSoto, Texas Historical Foundation - N/A
f. Domestic Violence Advisory Committee - 11-03-14
Click Here to View 2014-11-03 Domestic Violence Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
g. Keep DeSoto Beautiful - N/A
h. Library Advisory Board - N/A
i. Park Development Corporation - N/A
j. Planning and Zoning -N/A
k. Zoning Board of Adjustment - N/A
3. Other Items
a. Consider confirmation of appointments to the DeSoto Economic Development Corporation (DEDC) and the Domestic Violence Advisory Committee.
Submitted for consideration are minutes from the City Council, Arts Commission and Domestic Violence Advisory Committee as well as consider confirmation to the DeSoto Economic Development Corporation and the Domestic Violence Advisory Committee.
Motion to approve as submitted. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem McCowan, seconded by Councilmember North.
Vote to approve as submitted. (Approved)
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Conduct a Public Hearing pursuant to Article 8.1100 "Registered Sex Offenders", Section 8.1106 to provide for an Exemption Hearing for the residence located at 520 Sumac Place, DeSoto, Texas.
Click Here to View E.1 Management Report
Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Dr. Richardson, City Manager, who presented the staff report indicating that staff had no recommendation regarding this case.
Motion to open Public Hearing Moved by Councilmember Zander, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem McCowan.
Vote to open Public Hearing (Approved)
Mr. Jeremy Beasley provided information regarding his case to the City Council reviewing the eleven (11) points as reflected under Ordinance 1937-13, Section 8.2006 - Exemption Hearing.
Justin G. Wendler
National Sales Manager
Guardian Exteriors, Inc.
Council discussion regarding background checks, applicants rental obligations (5 months advance rent paid), current residential status, any relation of the applicant to his employer, whether or not there are any alternatives to another residence (financially challenged to move), clarification of the charges filed, the distance the residence falls within the restricted area, whether or not the Police Department has information on the case (case is currently closed), clarification of the distance to the Roy Orr Trail and the schools, possible exemption for a certain period of time, clarification of what it means to "check on the offender" (physical, employment, criminal check), whether or not "renting" a property is considered permanent residency, obligations of the offender, feasibility to add a provision of a background check to the ordinance without constitutional rights being violated, clarification of the procedures of the Police Department if exemption is granted, number of sex offenders currently being monitored in the City of DeSoto, how many individuals were grandfathered when the ordinance was adopted and clarification of "affordability" and "availability".
John Dowty
1811 Carrington Drive
Glenn Heights, TX
*spoke regarding the availability of houses for rent and his belief in giving individuals a "second chance".
Motion to close Public Hearing Moved by Councilmember Proctor, seconded by Councilmember Clark.
Vote to close Public Hearing (Approved)
Motion to grant an exemption in regards to a request for a Residential Variance in reference to the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 8 - Offences and Nuisances, Article 8.1100, Titled Registered Sex Offenders. Moved by Councilmember North, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem McCowan.
Vote to grant an exemption in regards to a request for a Residential Variance in reference to the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 8 - Offences and Nuisances, Article 8.1100, Titled Registered Sex Offenders. (Approved)
Conduct the First Annexation Public Hearing to consider the possible annexation of a strip of North Polk Street Right-Of-Way that begins approximately 170 feet north of Lima Street and runs south to a point approximately 380 feet north of East Centre Park Boulevard. The strip of Right-Of-Way is approximately 2.107 acres in size and has a width of approximately 85 feet and a length of approximately 1,535 feet situated in the W. Foreman Survey, Abstract Number 462, Dallas County, Texas.
Click Here to View E.2 Management Report
Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manager.
Motion to open Public Hearing Moved by Councilmember Zander, seconded by Councilmember Helm.
Vote to open Public Hearing (Approved)
Council discussion regarding taxable impact, clarification of getting an entire Right-of-Way in the City of DeSoto, anything negative impacting the individuals on that street, clarification on annexing the area in order to maintain the area,
Mayor Sherman excused himself from the meeting and Mayor Pro Tem presided during this time.
Roll Call: 6 members present, 1 members absent, 0 members excused.
Steve Nichols
1201 Lima
Dallas, TX
*Mr. Nichols is opposed to agenda item E.2.
Adelle Stogner-Walker
1118 Omar Street
Dallas, Texas
*Joel Stogner spoke on her behalf.
Joel Stogner
9701 LaCamp Street
Dallas, Texas
*Mr. Stogner is opposed to agenda item E.2.
Eliseo Granado
4800 La Camp Street
Dallas, Texas
*Mr. Granado commented about the notification being in English only and is opposed to agenda item E.2.
Additional council discussion regarding clarification of the frontage road, shared alleys, lanes going north and south bound for the city to maintain, clarification of annexing the property and not changing the roadway, obligations of the city with regards to the annexation, clarification of the purpose of the annexation which is to move the City line.
Council discussion regarding notifications being in English and Spanish, clarification on publication requirements and clarification of any material changes in the alley and roadway; which are none. Any changes will be in the form of a Zoning Case.
Motion to close Public Hearing Moved by Councilmember North, seconded by Councilmember Zander.
Vote to close Public Hearing (Approved)
No council action necessary.
Conduct the Second Annexation Public Hearing to consider the possible annexation of a strip of North Polk Street Right-Of-Way that begins approximately 170 feet north of Lima Street and runs south to a point approximately 380 feet north of East Centre Park Boulevard. The strip of Right-Of-Way is approximately 2.107 acres in size and has a width of approximately 85 feet and a length of approximately 1,535 feet situated in the W. Foreman Survey, Abstract Number 462, Dallas County, Texas.
Click Here to View E.3 Management Report
Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manager, who presented the staff report.
Motion to open Public Hearing Moved by Councilmember Zander, seconded by Councilmember Clark.
Vote to open Public Hearing (Approved)
City Attorney Gorfida commented that there will be no action taken at this time and this item will come back to the City Council at a later date.
Motion to close Public Hearing Moved by Councilmember Zander, seconded by Councilmember North.
Vote to close Public Hearing (Approved)
No council action taken.
F. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business
Consider and Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinance, by amending Chapter 3, "Building Regulations", by amending the International Residential Code by adding new local amendments regarding residential rain gutters, minimum roof pitch, and minimum roof cover warranty requirements.
Click Here to View F.1 Management Report
Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Jack Thompson, Building Official, who made the staff presentation.
Mayor Sherman returned to the meeting.
Roll Call: 7 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
Council discussion regarding the warranty regarding roof shingles, quality of the shingles, examples of the current costs, other communities with 15 year roof material, the sustainability of the product before the homeowner has to address a need for a new roof, whether or not the City wants to be a "Starter Home" community with regards to the building material, cost/quality difference in roofs, lifespan of roofs in Texas (generally 10-15 years), visual aspect of the warranty, roof pitch costs, limitations of the architects/homeowners' ability to have variances, visuals of roof pitch and lower pitch, cheaper quality, understanding a higher roof pitch equals a more quality of a home, and concerns with "trending" in the southern sector.
Ms. Morris read Ordinance 2006-14 for the public record.
Motion to approve the Ordinance amending Chapter 3, Building Regulations, by amending the International Residential Code by adding new local amendments regarding residential rain gutters, minimum roof pitch and minimum cover warranty requirements. Moved by Councilmember Zander, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem McCowan.
Vote to approve the Ordinance amending Chapter 3, Building Regulations, by amending the International Residential Code by adding new local amendments regarding residential rain gutters, minimum roof pitch and minimum cover warranty requirements. (Approved)
Consider approval of the fiscal year 2015 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant funding for Impaired Driving Mobilization from Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).
Click Here to View F.2 Management Report
Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Joe Costa, Chief of Police, who made the staff presentation.
Council discussion regarding clarification of timeframes (4 times per year - Christmas, New Year's Day, Spring Break and Labor Day), overtime costs, and where the matching funds would come from, pre-media campaign (press release), other departments receiving these grants (Dallas Police Department, Dallas County Sheriffs Department , and the City of Cedar Hill).
Motion to Approve the STEP Fiscal Year 2015 Impaired Driving Mobilization Grant Agreement. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem McCowan, seconded by Councilmember Proctor.
Vote to Approve the STEP Fiscal Year 2015 Impaired Driving Mobilization Grant Agreement. (Approved)
G. REGULAR AGENDA - Old Business
No items scheduled for this agenda.
H. CITIZEN APPEARANCES
None.
I. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
The City Council announced the winners of the DeSoto Light Up Awards for their districts.
J. ADJOURNMENT OF REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Sherman adjourned the meeting at 9:53pm.
K. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESULTING POTENTIAL ACTION
1. Council will convene into Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code, to discuss and consider the sale of real property located within the City of DeSoto at 104 W. Pleasant Run Road.
Mayor Sherman called the meeting to order at 9:59pm.
Roll Call: 7 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
The City Council completed Executive Session at 10:23pm.
2. Action resulting of Executive Session.
No action was taken and Mayor Sherman adjourned the meeting at 10:23pm.
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A. WORK SESSION
Mayor Sherman called the meeting to order at 6pm. Councilmember North and Councilmember Zander were not present at the calling of the meeting.
Roll Call: 5 members present, 2 members absent, 0 members excused.
1. Review of Master Agenda
Dr. Richardson reviewed the Master Agenda highlighting the following:
*December 17, 2014 - Employee Awards Banquet - Civic Center - 11:30am - Bluebonnet Rooms
*January 17, 2015 - Town Hall Meeting #1 - Community Development Block Grant - 10am - Council Chamber
*January 26, 2015 - Annual Ethics Training - Boards and Commissions - 6pm - Council Chamber
Councilmember Zander arrived at 6:03pm and Councilmember North arrived at 6:05pm.
Roll Call: 7 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
2. Review of Regular Agenda items
Dr. Richardson reviewed item E.1. as well as Ordinance 1937-13 as it relates to the City of DeSoto, Section 8.2006(c) Section 1-11.
Council discussion regarding the City's liability and giving the applicant due process.
3. Discussion and consideration regarding a City Council Policy regarding the number of guests that a council member may invite to an event that is paid for by the City.
City Attorney Gorfida proposed the following language for the purchase policy regarding council-attended events: The City will purchase tickets for certain events on behalf of the City Councilmembers. The City will make available one ticket for a councilmember and an additional ticket for one (1) guess of the councilmember. This policy shall also apply to events in which a councilmember is invited to attend to represent the City in his or her official capacity.
Council discussion regarding the current policy/procedure, whether it applies to all boards (i.e. DeSoto Economic Development Corporation), the limitations when inviting multiple businessmen/businesswomen to the City, the ability to invite multiple individuals with appropriate approval.
Motion to set the policy as presented by the City Attorney with added language to reflect more than one individual may be invited at the discretion of the Mayor and/or Mayor Pro Tem. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem McCowan, seconded by Councilmember North.
Vote to set the policy as presented by the City Attorney with added language to reflect more than one individual may be invited at the discretion of the Mayor and/or Mayor Pro Tem. (Approved)
4. Discussion and consideration regarding the Standards of Conduct for Officers of the City - Article 1.1400, Code of Conduct and application for Boards and Commissions.
City Attorney Gorfida reviewed the information submitted by the City Secretary to reflect the changes to the Boards and Commissions application to include questions:
1. To your knowledge, do you have any relatives working for the City of DeSoto (and list the definition of relative)?
2. To your knowledge, do you have any delinquent City taxes or fine?
3. To your knowledge, do you have any contracts and/or agreements with the City of DeSoto (or any immediate relatives that have contracts with the City)?
4. To your knowledge, are you related (or have any financial ties or interests that would pose a conflict of interest) to a member of the City Council?
Council discussion regarding clarification of contracts that would pose a conflict, clarification of being a member of a board and recusing from voting, State Law requirements, definition of "substantial interest", encouraging people to become involved in the community, clarification of a spouse of a City of DeSoto employee, perceived perception, and term limits.
Motion to approve to move forward with the current application adding the language/questions provided by the City Attorney. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem McCowan, seconded by Councilmember Proctor.
Vote to approve to move forward with the current application adding the language/questions provided by the City Attorney. (Approved)
Mayor Sherman adjourned the meeting at 6:46pm.
B. REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Sherman called the meeting to order at 7:01pm.
1. Announcement of emergency procedures and exits: Fire Department
2. Invocation by: Dr. Kenneth R. Greene, M.E.T.R.O. Christ's Church
Pastor Michael Mitchell, Church of the Hill, provided the invocation.
3. Pledge of Allegiance led by: Mayor Pro Tem Curtistene McCowan
4. Introduction of Ambassador: Tamara Bell, Communications Manager
Tamara Bell has been employed with the City of Desoto as the Communications Manager since February of 2013.
Tamara was born and raised in St. Petersburg, Florida and graduated high school in 1992. She moved to Augusta, Georgia as a young adult and began her career in emergency 911 in June 1999 at the Augusta 9-1-1 Center. She attended and graduated from Augusta State University receiving her Bachelor's degree in Communications in May 2006.
She has been married for 14 years and has two children; son Marquis (19 yrs old) in college and daughter Audrianna (14 yrs old) freshman in high school. Tamara's hobbies are spending quality time with family, singing and just enjoying life. She looks forward to growing in her position as Communications Manager with the Southwest Regional Communications Center family and helping to make their department continue thrive in the years to come.
C. PRESENTATIONS
1. Presentation of monthly Financial Report for November 2014.
Click Here to View Financial Report for November 2014
Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Edena Atmore, Finance Director, who made the presentation.
Council discussion regarding Public Utility Fund, clarification of penalty funds, the late payment fee and whether or not it is a fixed amount or according to usage, and the Capital Projects fund.
2. Presentation of Proclamation in honor of Judge for a Day.
Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Mayor Sherman, Judge Kurth and Principal Meekins, who made the presentation to Destiny Brannon.
3. Presentation of entries in the DeSoto ISD Holiday Card contest and recognition of winner.
Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Rena Thomas, DeSoto ISD and member of the Arts Commission, who made the presentation.
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 - 10-07-14, 11-18-14, 12-02-14
Click Here to View 2014-10-07 City Council Meeting Minutes
Click Here to View 2014-11-18 City Council Meeting Minutes
Click Here to View 2014-12-02 City Council Meeting Minutes
b. Special Meeting - N/A
2. Acceptance of Board and Commission Minutes
a. Arts Commission - 09-22-14, 10-06-14, 11-03-14
Click Here to View 2014-09-22 DeSoto Arts Commission Meeting Minutes
Click Here to View 2014-10-06 DeSoto Arts Commission Meeting Minutes
Click Here to View 2014-11-03 DeSoto Arts Commission Meeting Minutes
b. Building and Standards Commission - N/A
c. Civil Service Commission - N/A
d. DeSoto Economic Development - N/A
e. DeSoto, Texas Historical Foundation - N/A
f. Domestic Violence Advisory Committee - 11-03-14
Click Here to View 2014-11-03 Domestic Violence Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes
g. Keep DeSoto Beautiful - N/A
h. Library Advisory Board - N/A
i. Park Development Corporation - N/A
j. Planning and Zoning -N/A
k. Zoning Board of Adjustment - N/A
3. Other Items
a. Consider confirmation of appointments to the DeSoto Economic Development Corporation (DEDC) and the Domestic Violence Advisory Committee.
Submitted for consideration are minutes from the City Council, Arts Commission and Domestic Violence Advisory Committee as well as consider confirmation to the DeSoto Economic Development Corporation and the Domestic Violence Advisory Committee.
Motion to approve as submitted. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem McCowan, seconded by Councilmember North.
Vote to approve as submitted. (Approved)
E. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Conduct a Public Hearing pursuant to Article 8.1100 "Registered Sex Offenders", Section 8.1106 to provide for an Exemption Hearing for the residence located at 520 Sumac Place, DeSoto, Texas.
Click Here to View E.1 Management Report
Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Dr. Richardson, City Manager, who presented the staff report indicating that staff had no recommendation regarding this case.
Motion to open Public Hearing Moved by Councilmember Zander, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem McCowan.
Vote to open Public Hearing (Approved)
Mr. Jeremy Beasley provided information regarding his case to the City Council reviewing the eleven (11) points as reflected under Ordinance 1937-13, Section 8.2006 - Exemption Hearing.
Justin G. Wendler
National Sales Manager
Guardian Exteriors, Inc.
Council discussion regarding background checks, applicants rental obligations (5 months advance rent paid), current residential status, any relation of the applicant to his employer, whether or not there are any alternatives to another residence (financially challenged to move), clarification of the charges filed, the distance the residence falls within the restricted area, whether or not the Police Department has information on the case (case is currently closed), clarification of the distance to the Roy Orr Trail and the schools, possible exemption for a certain period of time, clarification of what it means to "check on the offender" (physical, employment, criminal check), whether or not "renting" a property is considered permanent residency, obligations of the offender, feasibility to add a provision of a background check to the ordinance without constitutional rights being violated, clarification of the procedures of the Police Department if exemption is granted, number of sex offenders currently being monitored in the City of DeSoto, how many individuals were grandfathered when the ordinance was adopted and clarification of "affordability" and "availability".
John Dowty
1811 Carrington Drive
Glenn Heights, TX
*spoke regarding the availability of houses for rent and his belief in giving individuals a "second chance".
Motion to close Public Hearing Moved by Councilmember Proctor, seconded by Councilmember Clark.
Vote to close Public Hearing (Approved)
Motion to grant an exemption in regards to a request for a Residential Variance in reference to the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 8 - Offences and Nuisances, Article 8.1100, Titled Registered Sex Offenders. Moved by Councilmember North, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem McCowan.
Vote to grant an exemption in regards to a request for a Residential Variance in reference to the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 8 - Offences and Nuisances, Article 8.1100, Titled Registered Sex Offenders. (Approved)
Conduct the First Annexation Public Hearing to consider the possible annexation of a strip of North Polk Street Right-Of-Way that begins approximately 170 feet north of Lima Street and runs south to a point approximately 380 feet north of East Centre Park Boulevard. The strip of Right-Of-Way is approximately 2.107 acres in size and has a width of approximately 85 feet and a length of approximately 1,535 feet situated in the W. Foreman Survey, Abstract Number 462, Dallas County, Texas.
Click Here to View E.2 Management Report
Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manager.
Motion to open Public Hearing Moved by Councilmember Zander, seconded by Councilmember Helm.
Vote to open Public Hearing (Approved)
Council discussion regarding taxable impact, clarification of getting an entire Right-of-Way in the City of DeSoto, anything negative impacting the individuals on that street, clarification on annexing the area in order to maintain the area,
Mayor Sherman excused himself from the meeting and Mayor Pro Tem presided during this time.
Roll Call: 6 members present, 1 members absent, 0 members excused.
Steve Nichols
1201 Lima
Dallas, TX
*Mr. Nichols is opposed to agenda item E.2.
Adelle Stogner-Walker
1118 Omar Street
Dallas, Texas
*Joel Stogner spoke on her behalf.
Joel Stogner
9701 LaCamp Street
Dallas, Texas
*Mr. Stogner is opposed to agenda item E.2.
Eliseo Granado
4800 La Camp Street
Dallas, Texas
*Mr. Granado commented about the notification being in English only and is opposed to agenda item E.2.
Additional council discussion regarding clarification of the frontage road, shared alleys, lanes going north and south bound for the city to maintain, clarification of annexing the property and not changing the roadway, obligations of the city with regards to the annexation, clarification of the purpose of the annexation which is to move the City line.
Council discussion regarding notifications being in English and Spanish, clarification on publication requirements and clarification of any material changes in the alley and roadway; which are none. Any changes will be in the form of a Zoning Case.
Motion to close Public Hearing Moved by Councilmember North, seconded by Councilmember Zander.
Vote to close Public Hearing (Approved)
No council action necessary.
Conduct the Second Annexation Public Hearing to consider the possible annexation of a strip of North Polk Street Right-Of-Way that begins approximately 170 feet north of Lima Street and runs south to a point approximately 380 feet north of East Centre Park Boulevard. The strip of Right-Of-Way is approximately 2.107 acres in size and has a width of approximately 85 feet and a length of approximately 1,535 feet situated in the W. Foreman Survey, Abstract Number 462, Dallas County, Texas.
Click Here to View E.3 Management Report
Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manager, who presented the staff report.
Motion to open Public Hearing Moved by Councilmember Zander, seconded by Councilmember Clark.
Vote to open Public Hearing (Approved)
City Attorney Gorfida commented that there will be no action taken at this time and this item will come back to the City Council at a later date.
Motion to close Public Hearing Moved by Councilmember Zander, seconded by Councilmember North.
Vote to close Public Hearing (Approved)
No council action taken.
F. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business
Consider and Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinance, by amending Chapter 3, "Building Regulations", by amending the International Residential Code by adding new local amendments regarding residential rain gutters, minimum roof pitch, and minimum roof cover warranty requirements.
Click Here to View F.1 Management Report
Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Jack Thompson, Building Official, who made the staff presentation.
Mayor Sherman returned to the meeting.
Roll Call: 7 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
Council discussion regarding the warranty regarding roof shingles, quality of the shingles, examples of the current costs, other communities with 15 year roof material, the sustainability of the product before the homeowner has to address a need for a new roof, whether or not the City wants to be a "Starter Home" community with regards to the building material, cost/quality difference in roofs, lifespan of roofs in Texas (generally 10-15 years), visual aspect of the warranty, roof pitch costs, limitations of the architects/homeowners' ability to have variances, visuals of roof pitch and lower pitch, cheaper quality, understanding a higher roof pitch equals a more quality of a home, and concerns with "trending" in the southern sector.
Ms. Morris read Ordinance 2006-14 for the public record.
Motion to approve the Ordinance amending Chapter 3, Building Regulations, by amending the International Residential Code by adding new local amendments regarding residential rain gutters, minimum roof pitch and minimum cover warranty requirements. Moved by Councilmember Zander, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem McCowan.
Vote to approve the Ordinance amending Chapter 3, Building Regulations, by amending the International Residential Code by adding new local amendments regarding residential rain gutters, minimum roof pitch and minimum cover warranty requirements. (Approved)
Consider approval of the fiscal year 2015 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) Grant funding for Impaired Driving Mobilization from Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).
Click Here to View F.2 Management Report
Ms. Morris read the agenda caption and introduced Joe Costa, Chief of Police, who made the staff presentation.
Council discussion regarding clarification of timeframes (4 times per year - Christmas, New Year's Day, Spring Break and Labor Day), overtime costs, and where the matching funds would come from, pre-media campaign (press release), other departments receiving these grants (Dallas Police Department, Dallas County Sheriffs Department , and the City of Cedar Hill).
Motion to Approve the STEP Fiscal Year 2015 Impaired Driving Mobilization Grant Agreement. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem McCowan, seconded by Councilmember Proctor.
Vote to Approve the STEP Fiscal Year 2015 Impaired Driving Mobilization Grant Agreement. (Approved)
G. REGULAR AGENDA - Old Business
No items scheduled for this agenda.
H. CITIZEN APPEARANCES
None.
I. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST
The City Council announced the winners of the DeSoto Light Up Awards for their districts.
J. ADJOURNMENT OF REGULAR SESSION
Mayor Sherman adjourned the meeting at 9:53pm.
K. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESULTING POTENTIAL ACTION
1. Council will convene into Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code, to discuss and consider the sale of real property located within the City of DeSoto at 104 W. Pleasant Run Road.
Mayor Sherman called the meeting to order at 9:59pm.
Roll Call: 7 members present, 0 members absent, 0 members excused.
The City Council completed Executive Session at 10:23pm.
2. Action resulting of Executive Session.
No action was taken and Mayor Sherman adjourned the meeting at 10:23pm.
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