Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manager, presented information regarding "Cash for Gold" stores, showing examples of some locations in the Metroplex.

Council discussion regarding "sale" vs. "pawn" and review of other cities' policies.

4. Mayor, Place 1, updates for Senior Center, BSW Partnership, DRMC, Metroplex Mayors Association.

Mayor Sherman provided the update.

Mayor Sherman adjourned the Work Session at 6:28 p.m.

B. REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER

Roll call (7 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused)

Mayor Sherman called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.

1. Invocation by: Reverend Charles M. DeCuir

2. Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Jerry Edgin

3. Ambassador: Weston White, Fire Department

Weston White is a firefighter/paramedic for the City of Desoto who has been with us since March 15, 2010.

Weston states that he enjoys being employed with the City because he can “hang out with his best friends” and “help the citizens of DeSoto” both at the same time.

When he is not serving the citizens of Desoto, he spends his free time wakeboarding and hunting.

C. PRESENTATIONS

1. Presentation of Proclamation recognizing Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month.

Ms. Hallmark read the agenda item and introduced Councilmember Zander, who presented the proclamation to local residents of the Gulf Coast Busas Motorcycle Club.

2. Presentation of Proclamation in recognition of Older Americans Month.

Ms. Hallmark read the agenda item and introduced Mayor Pro Tem Valentine, who presented the proclamation to Police Chief Costa and members of the DeSoto Police Citizens Academy Alumni Association.

3. Presentation of the March 2012, Financial Report.

Click Here to View March 2012 Financial Report

Ms. Hallmark read the agenda item and introduced Tracy Cormier, Accounting Manager, who presented the report.

Council discussion regarding tax on alcohol sales, tax and franchise payment information, and past due ambulance fees. (Editor's Note: SR mixed drink tax - how do we get it
TC - don’t have that information, but can get it for you
SR halfway through fiscal year - sales and franchise tax is only 30-40% listed - is this because of the lag time in reporting
TC - yes
DV please repeat ambulance fees information
TC - awaiting receivable file from Southwest and recently received it. New billing service will be pursuing past due accounts past two years. )

D. CONSENT AGENDA

1. Approval of City Council Minutes

a. Regular Meeting - 04-17-12

Click Here to View 2012-04-17 City Council Minutes

b. Special Meeting - N/A

2. Acceptance of Board and Commission Minutes

a. Arts Commission - 03-22-12

Click Here to View 2012-03-22 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 - 02-29-12

Click Here to View 2012-02-29 Historical Foundation Meeting Minutes

f. Keep DeSoto Beautiful - N/A

g. Library Advisory Board - N/A

h. Park Development Corporation - N/A

i. Planning and Zoning - 01-10-12, 01-24-12, 02-28-12, 03-13-12, 03-27-12

Click Here to View 2012-01-10 Planning and Zoning Meeting Minutes

Click Here to View 2012-01-24 Planning and Zoning Meeting Minutes

Click Here to View 2012-02-28 Planning and Zoning Meeting Minutes

Click Here to View 2012-03-13 Planning and Zoning Meeting Minutes

Click Here to View 2012-03-27 Planning and Zoning Meeting Minutes

j. Zoning Board of Adjustment - N/A

Ms. Hallmark listed the items submitted for Council's consideration.

Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Councilmember Edgin.

Vote to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. (Approved)

E. PUBLIC HEARINGS

1. Consider Zoning Case Z-1237-12; a change in zoning from Light Industrial (LI) to General Retail (GR); an area to the east of Hampton Road and approximately 470 feet to the north of Centre Park Boulevard; Applicant: Tim Maiden; Owner: First National Bank; and adopting Ordinance.

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Ms. Hallmark read the agenda item and introduced Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manager, who presented the staff report.

Motion to open Public Hearing Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Councilmember Lockhart.

Vote to open Public Hearing (Approved)

Council discussion regarding size of new event center and type of events to be held; security requirements; the service of alcohol; estimated time of business opening; and parking requirements.

Tim Maiden, 1519 S. Greenstone, Duncanville - Applicant; was present.
April Raymond, 1005 Southlake Drive, DeSoto - tenant; was present.

(Editor's Note: SR - when redid the industrial park zoning, probably could have exempted this property
DL - how long has it been LI
EV -
PL was it rezoned after the building was built
EV no
JZ want to thank the applicant for making such an investment in the city by building such a beautiful building

CS - 1st National Bank out of Edinburgh has made a big investment in our community; appreciate the Chamber being there; concerned with the amount of space you have allocated for an events center; what is the capacity? what type of events

TM - 3,000sq ft - asked to be able to use the courtyard - geared toward weddings and receptions
CS - what is seating capacity of that
TM - 150 and that is our maximum
CS what about kitchen facilities
TM they will have a staging area, no working kitchen

DV the size of this proposed venue is often requested and for that purpose -- don’t see this as competition but something good

JE is this something that could have the inside or the outside or both
TM yes, would have the option

CS - do you have a list of caterers that you will be using in the area
AR we are gathering a list of caterers -- will have 5 -6 for people to choose from with different price points
PL do you anticipate having alcohol
AR - asked TABC and the caterer will have to provide the alcohol and be licensed
JE would your sales generate sales tax
PL is this your first business of this nature -- security
AR yes - there are certain requirements for number of police officers
JE - do you anticipate using this for teenage parties or graduation parties where there might be a lot of youth
AR would prefer an adult crowd, but wouldn’t turn it away
DL if this passed, how soon would you open
AR - would like the contractor to start soon and open mid to late July
DL what are the parking requirements
EV they have adequate parking )

Motion to close Public Hearing Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Councilmember Lockhart.

Vote to close Public Hearing (Approved)

Ms. Hallmark read the Ordinance caption into the public record.

Motion to approve Ordinance #1909-12, Zoning Case Z-1237-12, a change in zoning from Light Industrial (LI) to General Retail (GR); an area to the east of Hampton Road and approximately 470 to the north of Centre Park Boulevard. Moved by Councilmember Lockhart, seconded by Councilmember Ledbetter.

Vote to approve Ordinance # , Zoning Case Z-1237-12, a change in zoning from Light Industrial (LI) to General Retail (GR); an area to the east of Hampton Road and approximately 470 to the north of Centre Park Boulevard. (Approved)

2. Consider Zoning Case Z-1238-12; an amendment to the Use Chart of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance amending the allowed districts for the location of a Youth Shelter; and adopting Ordinance.

Click Here to View E.2. Management Report

Ms. Hallmark read the agenda item and introduced Edlyn Vatthauer, Planning Manager, who presented the staff report.

Motion to open Public Hearing Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Councilmember Lockhart.

Vote to open Public Hearing (Approved)

Council discussion regarding the location of neighborhood services zoning; the consideration of allowing in multi-family zoning districts; and the public's desire to not have this in residential areas. (Editor's Note: SR - eliminated this use in its entirety from residential zoning in the city - allowed by right in other areas
SR - gone from residential and added to neighborhood services -- do you have a picture or map of what is NS
EV we don’t have any NS areas
DV any consideration given to allow it by SUP or by right in multi family
EV - no, not discussed specifically
JZ why did commission add NS
EV really didn’t make sense that it wouldn’t be in NS when O1 and O2
JZ anything about NS that would be closer to residential than OFFICE
EV no
SR realistically, as soon as someone opens one near a residential area, there will be flack
JE are you aware of how other cities in the area classify this
JZ commend commission and staff for doing this because citizens do not want this in their neighborhoods )

Motion to close Public Hearing Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Councilmember Edgin.

Vote to close Public Hearing (Approved)

Continued lengthy Council discussion regarding multi-family zoned locations and the allowance with a Specific Use Permit.

Ms. Hallmark read the Ordinance caption into the public record. (Editor's Note: DISCUSSION BEFORE CAPTION
DV - SUP would be better for this
JZ dv has a valid point - not much difference between this and multi-family
SR requiring an SUP for MF would still come up - would have to come before planning and council
CS - MF residents
LENGTHY discussion regarding locations
)

Motion to approve Ordinance #1910-12, Zoning Case Z-1238-12, an amendment to the Use Chart of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance regarding the zoning districts where a Youth Shelter should be permitted as denoted, with the stipulation that it would be allowed in Multi-Family (MF) and Mixed Use 3 (MU3) with a Specific Use Permit. Councilmember Edgin abstained. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Valentine, seconded by Councilmember Lockhart.

Vote to approve Ordinance #1910-12, Zoning Case Z-1238-12, an amendment to the Use Chart of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance regarding the zoning districts where a Youth Shelter should be permitted as denoted, with the stipulation that it would be allowed in Multi-Family (MF) and Mixed Use 3 (MU3) with a Specific Use Permit. Councilmember Edgin abstained. (Approved)

F. REGULAR AGENDA - New Business

1. Consider a Resolution authorizing the second distribution of funds for the Neighborhood Grant Program.

Click Here to View F.1. Management Report

Ms. Hallmark read the agenda item and introduced Tracie Hlavinka, Assistant to the City Manager for Community Initiatives, who presented the staff report.

Council discussion regarding the process of recommendations for awarded funds. (Editor's Note: DL
discussion regarding process )

Motion to approve Resolution#12-07, the second distribution of grant funds to the HOA's recommended by the Award Selection Committee in the amount of $11,355. Moved by Mayor Pro Tem Valentine, seconded by Councilmember Lockhart.

Vote to approve the second distribution of grant funds to the HOA?s recommended by the Award Selection Committee in the amount of $11,355. (Approved)

2. Consider selecting a project to be funded through the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) and consider a Resolution authorizing the submission of an application to Dallas County for funding under the 2012-2013 CDBG Program.

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Ms. Hallmark read the agenda item and introduced Lora Stallings, Assistant to the City Manager, who presented the staff report. (Editor's Note: DV - remaining funds recommended to be used on Gilbert Drive -- do we anticipate not having enough for that project LS - the funding we were awarded will not cover the entire project DV code enforcement officer for only one area or all LMI areas LS all LMI areas, but only for those LMI areas that are noted now (2000 census data))

Motion to select LMI code enforcement project and approve Resolution #12-08 that authorizes the submission of an application to Dallas County for the 2012-2013 Community Development Block Grant Program for the project selected and designate a representative for all matters relating to the project.

Moved by Councilmember Lockhart, seconded by Councilmember Edgin.

Vote to select LMI code enforcement project and approve Resolution #12-08 that authorizes the submission of an application to Dallas County for the 2012-2013 Community Development Block Grant Program for the project selected and designate a representative for all matters relating to the project.

(Approved)

3. Consider a professional services contract with Wier & Associates, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $112,500 for the Ten Mile Creek Drainage Channel Maintenance Project.

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

Council discussion regarding scope of contract. (Editor's Note: JE will this address blight and erosion on south side on the west side of Hampton
CO no
TJ - policy of the city not to address private property erosion
)

Motion to approve a Professional Services Contract with Wier & Associates, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $112,500 for the Ten Mile Creek Drainage Channel Maintenance Project. Moved by Councilmember Ledbetter, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Valentine.

Vote to approve a Professional Services Contract with Wier & Associates, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $112,500 for the Ten Mile Creek Drainage Channel Maintenance Project. (Approved)

4. Consider a professional services contract with Wier & Associates, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $56,500 for the Eagle Drive Drainage Channel Maintenance Project.

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Ms. Hallmark read the agenda item and introduced Crystal Owens, City Engineer, who presented the staff report. (Editor's Note: DL DV)

Motion to approve a Professional Services Contract with Wier & Associates, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $56,500 for the Eagle Drive Drainage Channel Maintenance Project. Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Councilmember Ledbetter.

Vote to approve a Professional Services Contract with Wier & Associates, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $56,500 for the Eagle Drive Drainage Channel Maintenance Project. (Approved)

5. Consider acceptance of the Certification of Unopposed Candidate for Councilmember Place 6.

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Ms. Hallmark read the agenda item and presented the staff report.

Motion to accept the Certification of Unopposed Candidates and declare Curtistene McCowan, City Councilmember for Place 6 elected for a three (3) year term. Moved by Councilmember Respess, seconded by Councilmember Lockhart.

Vote to accept the Certification of Unopposed Candidates and declare Curtistene McCowan, City Councilmember for Place 6 elected for a three (3) year term. (Approved)

G. REGULAR AGENDA - Old Business

K. EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RESULTING POTENTIAL ACTION

May 01, 2012 City Council Meeting 2012-05-01

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A. WORK SESSION

Roll call (7 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused)

Mayor Sherman called the Work Session to order at 6:02 p.m.

1. Review of Master Agenda by City Manager.

Tarron Richardson, City Manager, reviewed upcoming items on the Master Agenda.

2. Discussion of Regular Agenda items.

3. Presentation and discussion regarding the use "Cash for Gold Stores".

4. Mayor, Place 1, updates for Senior Center, BSW Partnership, DRMC, Metroplex Mayors Association.

Mayor Sherman provided the update.

Mayor Sherman adjourned the Work Session at 6:28 p.m.

B. REGULAR SESSION - CALL TO ORDER

Roll call (7 Present, 0 Absent, 0 Excused)

Mayor Sherman called the meeting to order at 7 p.m.

1. Invocation by: Reverend Charles M. DeCuir

2. Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilmember Jerry Edgin

3. Ambassador: Weston White, Fire Department

Weston White is a firefighter/paramedic for the City of Desoto who has been with us since March 15, 2010.

Weston states that he enjoys being employed with the City because he can “hang out with his best friends” and “help the citizens of DeSoto” both at the same time.

When he is not serving the citizens of Desoto, he spends his free time wakeboarding and hunting.