City Council Regular Meeting

AGENDA CITY OF ALLEN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2024 – 7:00 PM CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS ALLEN CITY HALL 305 CENTURY PARKWAY ALLEN, TEXAS 75013 1. Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present. 2. Pledge of Allegiance. 2.1 Members of VFW Post 2195 Color Guard to Post the Colors and Lead the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Public Recognition. 3.1 Presentation of a Proclamation by the Office of the Mayor Veteran's Day Small Business Saturday 4. Citizens' Comments. [The City Council invites citizens to speak to the Council on any topic not on the agenda or not already scheduled for Public Hearing. Prior to the meeting, please complete a "Public Meeting Appearance Card" and present it to the City Secretary. The time limit is three minutes per speaker, not to exceed a total of fifteen minutes for all speakers.] 5. Consent Agenda. [Routine Council business. Consent Agenda is approved by a single majority vote. Items may be removed for open discussion by a request from a Councilmember or member of staff.] 5.1 Approve minutes of the October 22, 2024, Regular City Council Meeting. 5.2 Adopt a Resolution Establishing the 2025 State Legislative Program for the City of Allen. 5.3 Adopt a Resolution casting 111 votes for Ms. Veronica Yost for election to the Board of Directors for the Collin Central Appraisal District. 5.4 Authorize the purchase of a Mobile LED Display Screen from Insane Impact, LLC, for The Courses at Watters Creek and the Parks and Recreation Department for $148,248. 5.5 Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with WeBuildFun, Inc., for playground and shade installation at Lost Creek Park for $599,045.  5.6 Authorize the purchase of Four BMW Police-Equipped Motorcycles from BMW Motorcycles of North Dallas for $150,839. 5.7 Motion to Cancel City Council Workshops and Regular Meetings scheduled for November 26, 2024, and December 24, 2024. 5.8 Motion to set Saturday, February 1, 2025, as the date for the Strategic Planning Session with City Council. 6. Regular Agenda. 6.1 Conduct a Public Hearing and adopt an Ordinance to amend the Allen Land Development Code by amending Article I “General Provisions,” Section 1.08 “Certificates of Occupancy and Compliance,” Subsection 10 “Revocation” by Amending Regulations Relating to Certificate of Occupancy Revocation; Amending Article VI “Special Zoning Provisions,” Section 6.05.3 “Site Plan Details,” Subsection 6 “Photometric Plan” by Amending Regulations Relating To Photometric Plan Requirements as Part of the Site Plan Submittal; Amending Article VII “Zoning Development Standards,” Section 7.05.3 “Nonresidential And Multifamily Landscaping Requirements,” Subsection 6 “Surface Parking Lot Landscaping” by Amending Regulations Relating to Parking Lot Island Dimensions; Amending Appendix A “Definitions,” By Amending The Definition Of “Structure, Accessory (Residential)”. [ALDC Amendment] 7. Other Business. [Council announcements regarding local civic and charitable events, meetings, fundraisers, and awards.] 7.1 Calendar. November 28 and 29 - City Hall Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday December 7 - Holly Jolly Celebration featuring the Christmas Tree Lighting, 5K and Fun Run, and more. December 10 - next City Council Workshop and Regular Meeting 7.2 Items of Interest. 8. Executive Session (As needed). Legal, Section 551.071. As authorized by Section 551.071(2) of the Texas Government Code, the Workshop Meeting and/or the Regular Agenda 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. (Closed to Public as Provided in the Texas Government Code.) 8.1 Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.087(1) and (2) - Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations: Incentives for State Hwy. 121 Retail Projects. 8.2 Reconvene and Consider Action on Items Resulting from Executive Session. 9. Adjournment. This notice was posted at Allen City Hall, 305 Century Parkway, Allen, Texas, at a place convenient and readily accessible to the public at all times. Said notice was posted on Friday, November 8, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. ________________________________ Shelley B. George, City Secretary Allen City Hall is wheelchair accessible. Access to the building and special parking are available at the entrance facing Century Parkway. Requests for sign interpreters or special services must be received forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting time by calling the City Secretary at 214.509.4105.