City of Canyon Commission Meetings

City Commission Meeting April 1, 2024 The City Commission of the City of Canyon met in regular session at 4:30 p.m. in the City Commission Chambers of the Civic Complex. Mayor Gary Hinders presided over the meeting with the following Commissioners in attendance: Mayor Pro-Tem Cody Jones, Robyn Cranmer, Danny Potter, and Paul Lyons Also present were the following City Staff: Assistant City Manager Jon Behrens, City Secretary Gretchen Mercer, Director of Finance Joel Wright, Canyon Economic Development Director Stephanie Tucker, Director of Human Resources Hector Mendoza, Director of Public Works Chris Enriquez, Assistant Director of Public Works Tanner Devenney, Fire Chief Dennis Gwyn, Assistant Fire Chief Vince Whitfill, Director of Planning and Development Lucas Raley, Assistant Director of Planning and Development Craig Brown, Purchasing Manager Beau Boyer, Police Chief Steve Brush, Police Captain Matt Coggins, Communications Director Megan Nelson, IT Director Shaun Holtman, Water Superintendent Eric Whitten, Planning and Development Inspector Stan Barnard, Municipal Court Judge Jennifer Cates, City Engineer Adolfo Garcia, and City Attorney Chuck Hester. Item 1. Call to Order. Mayor Hinders called the meeting to order at 4:36 pm. Item 2. Invocation. Commissioner Cranmer gave the invocation. Item 3. Pledge of Allegiance. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Commissioner Potter. Item 4. Approval of the Minutes of the Meeting of March 18, 2024. Commissioner Cranmer moved, duly seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Jones to approve the minutes of March 18, 2024 as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Item 5. Public Comment – Comments from Interested Citizens. No comments were made. Item 6. Presentation of Proclamation Declaring April 2024 as National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Mayor Hinders presented a Proclamation declaring April 2024 as National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Representing supportive services were Jarah Mendoza, Gillian Glover, and Tina Hernandez of CASA; Sarah Beth Hale, Mollie Swafford, Bobbi Britto and Shelly Bohannon of The Bridge, and Isis Ortiz of St. Francis Ministries. Item 7. Conduct Public Hearing and Consider and Take Appropriate Action on an Updated Future Land Use Map. City Commission Meeting April 1, 2023 Page 2 of 3 Planning and Development Director Lucas Raley presented an updated Future Land Use Map for consideration. Mr. Raley stated the current Comprehensive Plan was adopted in 2019 and included a future land use map that needed to be updated to align with the adopted zoning designations since the original adoption. Mr. Raley stated the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval unanimously. Mayor Hinders opened the public hearing. There being no comment, Mayor Hinders closed the Public Hearing. After discussion, Commissioner Potter moved, duly seconded by Commissioner Cranmer to adopt the updated Future Land Use Map as presented. Motion carried unanimously. Item 8. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Resolution No. 08-2024, A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of Canyon, Texas, Supporting the Application and Acceptance of a U.S. DOT SS4A Grant for Planning and Demonstration; and Authorizing the Director of Planning and Development to Represent the City in All Matters Pertinent to the Administration of the Grant. Director of Planning and Development Lucas Raley presented Resolution No. 08-2024 authorizing staff to apply for a SS4A Planning and Demonstration Grant for Consideration. Mr. Raley said it had been planned to create the Safety Action Plan inhouse, but the NOFO was released and it stated a qualifying plan had to be adopted at this time. Mr. Raley said the grant would fund the creation of a Safety Action Plan and a big first step towards the Vision Zero Policy adopted in December. Mr. Raley said the plan would include a Thoroughfare Plan, and provide funds for demonstration of safety improvements such as crosswalks, flashing crosswalks signals, bollards, lane paint, etc. Mr. Raley said the total budget for the grant is $250,000 with a cost share for Canyon of $50,000. After discussion, Commissioner Cranmer moved, duly seconded by Mayor Pro-Tem Jones to adopt Resolution No. 08-2024. Motion carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 08-2024 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF CANYON, TEXAS, SUPPORTING THE APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF A U.S. DOT SS4A GRANT FOR PLANNING AND DEMONSTRATION; AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT TO REPRESENT THE CITY IN ALL MATTERS PERTINENT TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE GRANT. Item 9. Presentation from City Engineer Updating Status of Current Public Works Projects. City Engineer Adolfo Garcia gave an update on the status of current projects his firm is working on. Presentation only, no action required. City Commission Meeting April 1, 2023 Page 3 of 3 Item 10. Discussion Regarding Public Safety Facility Improvements and Future Bond Election. Assistant City Manager Jon Behrens presented possible scenarios for Public Safety Projects that include Police, Fire, and City Hall facility improvements and opened discussion on the best time to hold a future Bond Election in the City of Canyon. Discussion only, no action required. Assistant City Manager Jon Behrens introduced and welcomed Tanner DeVanney, the new Assistant Director of Public Works. Item 11. Executive Session Pursuant to §551.071 Consultation with Attorney, §551.087 Regarding Economic Development, and §551.072 Deliberations on Real Property. Mayor Hinders indicated the City Commission would adjourn into Executive Session at 5:42 pm. Item 12. Consider and Take Appropriate Action on Items Discussed in Executive Session. Upon Returning from Executive Session at 6:06 pm, no action was taken. Item 13. Adjourn. There being no further business, Mayor Pro-Tem Jones moved this meeting be adjourned at 6:06 pm. ______________________________ Gary Hinders, Mayor ATTEST: ________________________________ Gretchen Mercer, City Secretary