City Council Meeting

CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 300 W. MAIN STREET TUESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2021 AT 4:30 PM MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Mayor Jensen called the meeting to order at 4:31 p.m. PRESENT Mayor Ron Jensen Mayor Pro Tem Mike Del Bosque Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Cole Humphreys Council Member District 1 Jorja Clemson Council Member At Large Place 7 Jeff Copeland Council Member At Large Place 8 Junior Ezeonu Council Member District 6 Kurt Johnson Council Member District 2 Dennis King Council Member District 4 John Lopez Mayor Jensen asked to move item two before item one on the agenda as presenter was stuck in traffic. STAFF PRESENTATIONS 1. The Pioneer Parkway Urban Design Plan (International Corridor) Planning Director Rashad Jackson introduced Urban Planner Mathew O’Rourke from Kendig Keast who presented the Urban Design Strategy Plan for Pioneer Parkway. Mr. O’Rourke presented an overview of the existing corridor and future highlights and discussed their design workshop and open houses/virtual town hall held. He presented a map of the study boundary and reviewed market data, and he discussed the trade area analysis conducted. Mr. O’Rourke advised they walked the corridor then provided information on the large median greenspace and traffic count. He said they had nine-hundred responses to an online survey and reviewed some of the survey information obtained. Mr. O’Rourke discussed key takeaways from information gathered, discussed five focus areas and strategic action priorities. He covered ideas for physical improvements and reviewed maps with international corridor nodes and conceptual bike/pedestrian options. Mr. O’Rourke presented conceptual Beltline Road development, right-of-way landscape and improvements. He noted branding, events and leadership would be important to the strategic action. Mayor Pro Tem Del Bosque advised this project would go through three districts, creating walkability and would be great for Grand Prairie Independent School District. Mayor Jensen said thoughts for this project started and were discussed many years ago when former Tarrant County Commissioner Andy Nguyen was still in office and noted Dallas County Commissioner Elba Garcia has also been supportive. Presented City Council Meeting – August 17, 2021 Page 1 of 12  2. Short-Term Rentals Update City Attorney Megan Mahan reviewed information regarding enforcement of current ordinance. Mayor Jensen asked how well the short-term registration service is working. Code Compliance Manager Steve Collins confirmed it is going well. Ms. Mahan provided a case law update and approaches to regulation by other cities including Grapevine, Arlington and Austin. Council Member Lopez asked if registered locations are visited and if calls for service are tracked in other cities. Ms. Mahan confirmed they are inspected and said she would find out and provide an update on tracking in other cities. Chief Scesney confirmed the owners of those registered in Grand Prairie are contacted, and he said Code Compliance issues individual verbal warnings as well as citations if called out frequently to a location. Presented 3. Redistricting Update Deputy City Manager Cheryl De Leon introduced Attorney David Mendez with Bickerstaff Heath Delgado Acosta LLP. He discussed the 2020 Census data release, redistricting timeline and outlined legal requirements, traditional redistricting guidelines and criteria. Mr. Mendez advised the Census data was released on August 12th and would be converted by a geographical information systems expert. He said the initial assessment review process would begin in September, and he plans to deliver the data regarding population and districts to Council at the October 12th meeting. Mr. Mendez noted the counties need to finish with their redistricting process by mid-November and said the information will be transparent and available to the public appearing on the City’s website before the candidate filing deadline in January 2022. He said he would develop redistricting plans in mid-November and December, then plan work sessions to develop plans following the adopted redistricting guidelines and criteria. Mr. Mendez noted mapping will be interactive during the work sessions and citizens will be able to present information or provide input. He discussed the effect redistricting has in relation to the Voting Rights Act and other legal principals. Council Member Lopez said he reviewed the 2011 packet and said he would like to see the voting age population data and noted one of the first workshops will be helpful in educating the public. Mr. Mendez said that the demographics and voting age population would be presented. Presented 4. COVID-19 Update Environmental Services Manager Cindy Mendez provided a COVID-19 update, noting cases and deaths are increasing and vaccinations provided have also increased. She reviewed information regarding the Delta and Lambda variants. Ms. Mendez said according to Dallas County, Grand Prairie is at about fifteen percent vaccinated and said they will be coordinating a walk to inform residents. She said there is a concern with respiratory illness in children and noted the Federal Drug Administration approved a third dose booster for immunocompromised people. Ms. Mendez discussed the mask mandate order which is awaiting a final ruling from the Supreme Court and discussed vaccine mandates in the workplace. Council Member Copeland noted Governor Abbot tested positive very recently for COVID-19 and advised he was with the Governor the previous week, but his own test results were negative. He expressed his concerns with the city organizing a block walk. Mayor Jensen said he does not share the City Council Meeting – August 17, 2021 Page 2 of 12  same concerns. Council Member Johnson asked how the block walk would work. Ms. Mendez reviewed details. Council Member Ezeonu said he is vaccinated but also has similar concerns as Mr. Copeland. He asked if these volunteers will be trained to receive unreceptive homeowners. Ms. Mendez provided information on how they are trained. Mayor Jensen said they might want to consider door hangars. Deputy City Manager Steve Dye advised this is being done throughout the counties with these volunteers, and he is comfortable with the training they have received. Presented AGENDA REVIEW Mayor Pro Tem Del Bosque asked if there were any questions regarding agenda items. Council Member Clemson asked to be refreshed on item twenty-two. Mr. Jackson provided an overview of this item which was presented at length at the July 20, 2021, Special City Council Meeting, and he discussed the proposed resolution establishing policy recommendations. Mayor Jensen said Council has authority to go against the Future Land Use Map. Mr. David Jones of Freese and Nichols said a report would be delivered to Council. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Jensen called a closed session at 5:41 p.m. pursuant to Chapter 551, Subchapter D of the Government Code, V.T.C.A., to discuss Section 551.072 “Deliberation Regarding Real Property,” and Section 551.087 “Deliberations Regarding Economic Development Negotiations.” RECESS MEETING Mayor Jensen adjourned the Executive Session at 6:31 p.m. and called a short recess. RECONVENE MEETING – 6:30 PM Mayor Jensen called the regular meeting to order at 6:41 p.m. Invocation led by Pastor Dr. Denny D. Davis of St. John Church Unleashed. Pledge of Allegiance to the US Flag and Texas Flag led by Council Member Johnson. PUBLIC HEARING ZONING APPLICATIONS 5. SNC210801 – Public Hearing on Street Name Change – NW 19th Street and SW 19th Street to M L King Jr. Blvd (City Council District 1 & 5). Street Name Change request to change NW 19th Street and SW 19th Street to M L King Jr. Blvd Mr. Jackson presented details of the street name change noting that this street is already utilized for the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day parade and celebration and noted the proposed name change date is August 28th. Mayor Jensen asked if there were any speakers, and there were none. Mayor Jensen recognized the many pastors and deacons in attendance. Council Member Clemson thanked Dr. Davis and their committee for their leadership, and she recognized Deputy City Manager Bill Hills and city staff for their work. Council Member City Council Meeting – August 17, 2021 Page 3 of 12  Clemson asked all pastors to stand and be recognized, and she read Psalm 133:1. Council Member Clemson moved, seconded by Council Member Ezeonu, to approve the street name change. Motion carried unanimously. Adopted ORD 11043-2021 PRESENTATIONS 6. Recognition of Tarrant County Partners for Assistance During the Pandemic Mayor Jensen recognized Tarrant County Commissioner Devan Allen and presented her with a certificate. Presented 7. Recognition of Micah and Kody Hogan for making Eagle Scout Troup 1954 Mayor Jensen recognized Micah and Kody Hogan, presenting them with a certificate. He also recognized Daniel Castaneda and his son who were in the audience. Presented CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Pro Tem Del Bosque moved, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Humphreys, to approve Consent Agenda items eight through twenty-four. The motion carried unanimously. 8. Minutes of the July 20, 2021, City Council Meeting Approved 9. Minutes of the August 3, 2021, City Council Meeting Approved 10. Purchase of one (1) 2022 Dodge Ram 1500 Crew Cab 4X4 for $44,343 and one (1) 2022 Dodge 2500 Regular Cab 4X4 for $49,799 for a total cost of $94,142 through a Cooperative Agreement with BuyBoard Approved 11. Price agreement for Hot-Applied Joint and Crack Sealing services with Curtco, Inc. at an annual cost of $2,810,000. This agreement will be for one year with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods totaling $14,050,000 if all extensions are exercised. Also authorize the City Manager to execute the renewal options with aggregate price fluctuations of the lesser of up to $50,000 or 25% of the original maximum price so long as sufficient funding is appropriated by the City Council to satisfy the City’s obligation during the renewal terms City Council Meeting – August 17, 2021 Page 4 of 12  Approved 12. Construction contract with Iron T. Construction, Inc. for Cottonwood and Fish Creek Stream Stability Improvements (Phase 2) in the total amount of $540,390.00: three locations along Cottonwood Stream and three locations on Fish Creek Stream comprise the Base Bid, and Additive Alternate Bids #1 and #2; material testing with Kleinfelder in the amount of $10,194.20; in-house engineering in the amount of $27,019.50; and 5% construction contract contingency in the amount of $27,019.50 for a total project cost of $604,623.20 Approved 13. Maintenance Agreement for Horizon Integrated Library System (ILS) from SirsiDynix for $163,156.00 over five years Approved 14. Grant Permanent easements to Trinity River Authority for Mountain Creek Interceptor Segments MC-7 and MC-8 Approved 15. Change Order 3 for additional work at the Corn Valley Bridge location with LaBanda, LLC of Dallas for the Bridge and Culvert construction contract in the amount of $27,952.00 Approved 16. Price Agreement for clothing items from K9 Sports (up to $45,000.00 annually) and secondary vendor Frontend Solutions (up to $20,000 annually) to be used only if the primary is unable to fulfill the needs of the department. This agreement will be for one year with the option to renew for four (4) additional one-year periods totaling $325,000 if all extensions are exercised. Authorize the City Manager to execute the renewal options with aggregate price fluctuations of the lesser of up to $50,000 or 25% of the original maximum price so long as sufficient funding is appropriated by the City Council to satisfy the City’s obligation during the renewal terms Approved 17. Authorize the City Manager to accept a Routine Airport Maintenance Program (RAMP) Grant from Texas Department of Transportation Aviation Division (TxDOT-Aviation) which provides matching funds of 50% of City expenditures for airport maintenance up to $50,000 Approved 18. Price Agreement for portable toilet rentals from Viking Rentals (up to $58,704.00 annually). This agreement will be for one year with the option to renew for four additional one-year periods totaling $293,520.00 if all extensions are exercised. Authorize the City Manager to execute the renewal options with aggregate price fluctuations of the lesser of up to $50,000 or 25% of the original maximum price so long as sufficient funding is appropriated by the City Council to satisfy the City’s obligation during the renewal terms City Council Meeting – August 17, 2021 Page 5 of 12  Approved 19. Lease with Grand Prairie Hotel Development Corporation for EpicCentral Hotel; Approve Hilton for the Franchise and Concord Hospitality Enterprises LLC as Hotel Operator Approved 20. Professional Planning Services Contract Amendment with Catalyst Commercial, Inc. and approval of additional funds not to exceed $40,000, with overall contract total increased to $64,985 Approved 21. A Resolution of the City of Grand Prairie, Texas, to adopt the Pioneer Parkway Urban Design Plan (International Corridor) (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval as presented by a vote of 9-0) Adopted RES 5209-2021 22. A Resolution of the City of Grand Prairie, Texas, adopting the Housing Analysis Policy and Guidelines for the City of Grand Prairie Adopted RES 5210-2021 23. Resolution electing to pay Ancillary Service charges in lump sum attributed to Winter Storm Uri to Gexa Energy, LP in the amount of $1,322,269.22 Adopted RES 5211-2021 24. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a Local On-System Agreement (LOSA) with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for the installation of pavement markings and a longer signal arm on Belt Line Rd bridge between Small Hill/Hill Street and Grand Prairie Rd Adopted RES 5212-2021 PLANNING AND ZONING ITEMS TO BE TABLED 25. SU120101C - Specific Use Permit Review - 3110 and 3114 E Main St (City Council District 5). Review of SUP-883A, a Specific Use Permit for Used Auto Sales, Auto Sales Wholesale, General Auto Repair, and Major Component Replacement, for compliance with SUP conditions with a recommendation of revocation. Lots 444 and 445 of Burbank Gardens, City City Council Meeting – August 17, 2021 Page 6 of 12  of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned Commercial, within Central Business District No. 4, and addressed as 3110 and 3114 E Main St Mayor Pro Tem Del Bosque moved seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Humphreys to table this item. The motion carried unanimously. Tabled PLANNING AND ZONING FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION 26. S210702 – Site Plan – The Canvas at Grand Prairie (City Council District 4, formerly Kingswood hybrid housing -build to rent) development for 100 units on 12.3 acres. Lot 4, Block 1, Kingswood Business Park, City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas, zoned PD- 411, within the SH-360 Corridor Overlay District, and addressed as 4350 S Watson Rd (On July 12, 2021 the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval with conditions by a vote of 9-0) Chief City Planner Savannah Ware presented site plan details. She reviewed the amenities, noting it meets density, dimensional, landscaping & screening requirements. She reviewed the conceptual elevations and requested variance, but noted it was later revised as a result of the Planning and Zoning Commission’s recommendations. She reviewed the newly proposed elevations and advised all requirements are now met. Mayor Jensen reviewed the site plan process and advised there were no speakers signed up to discuss this item. Council Member Lopez recalled Council’s request for more stone and brick during the developer’s previous presentation. Ms. Ware reviewed those design and elevation details. Jason Meyer, Democracy Drive, spoke in support of the applicant. Council Member Copeland asked why they made the change. Mr. Meyer noted their desire for farm style design. Council Member Lopez moved, seconded by Council Member Johnson, to approve the site plan as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission with the latest revision. The motion carried unanimously Approved PUBLIC HEARING CONSENT AGENDA 27. CPA210701 – Public Hearing for an Ordinance of the City of Grand Prairie, Texas, adopting a Comprehensive Plan Update (Southgate 360 Corridor Plan) for the City of Grand Prairie, which updates all previous Comprehensive Plans, the Future Land Use Map, the Thoroughfare Map, and Community Facility Plans; and making this Ordinance cumulative; providing a severability clause; and providing an effective date (On July 26, 2021, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 9-0) Mayor Pro Tem Del Bosque moved, seconded by Council Member Copeland, to close the public hearing and approve this item. The motion carried unanimously. Adopted ORD 11044-2021 PUBLIC HEARING ZONING APPLICATIONS City Council Meeting – August 17, 2021 Page 7 of 12  28. Z180802A/CP180801A - Zoning Change/Concept Plan - Hidden Tree (City Council District 1). Zoning Change from Light Industrial to PD-380A for 5.47 acres, an amendment to PD-380 to incorporate the additional 5.47 acres, and a revised Concept Plan for Hidden Tree, a manufactured home development with 315 units on 72.86 acres. Tracts 1, 10, 16, 17, 17.1, 20, 27, 28, and 30.1, Elizabeth Gray Survey, Abstract No. 1680, and Tract 1 City of Irving Auto Pound, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned PD-380 and Light Industrial (LI) District, and addressed as 221 Shady Grove Rd, 101 E Shady Grove Rd, 301 E Shady Grove Rd, 317 E Shady Grove Rd, 385 E Shady Grove Rd, 701 E Shady Grove Rd, 1325 Robinson Rd, 1325 S Belt Line Rd, and 1319 S Belt Line Rd (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 9-0) Ms. Ware presented items twenty-eight and twenty-nine together. She noted the applicant has acquired additional property and this item is to incorporate additional acreage to the previous plan. Ms. Ware reviewed the revised concept plan and advised the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval. She said a site plan will be required. Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Humphreys asked if Code Compliance would be inspecting these manufactured homes. Ms. Ware said they would have to meet building requirements and be properly inspected. Council Member Johnson said he is not in support of these type homes questing whether manufactured homes are what the city wants to do in the future. Mayor Pro Tem Del Bosque said this is a one off and would be replacing what is existing, explaining the history of this area and development, noting it is a good fit for a young professional or young family. Council Member Clemson asked Ms. Ware to review details of nearby businesses and the area. Ms. Ware reviewed the map and noted there were no phone calls nor written opposition of this request. Applicant Justin Light, 500 W. 7th Street #600, Fort Worth, Texas, discussed the proposed concept plan and addressed concerns. He discussed the clubhouse with amenities and noted the homes comply with current ordinances with no requested changes. Mr. Light said they would come back with a site plan if approved. He also noted the homes are built off site. Council Member Clemson asked them to try to save as many trees as possible. Mr. Light confirmed they would and said they also have plans to add more trees. Council Member Copeland asked if the developer is putting in all the homes at once and if they would be rental homes. Mr. Light explained the process of residents choosing the home model they desire and said the developer would own the property and the lots would be leased. Council Member Copeland asked if an investor would be able to buy and sublease. Mr. Light said no. Council Member Clemson asked who would maintain the property. Mr. Light confirmed the developer/property owner would be responsible. Council Member Johnson asked if someone could lease several homes and sublease. Mr. Light said no and added each resident is put thru a background check and multiple units would not be leased to one individual. Council Member Lopez said these units allow someone to build equity, even though they will not own the land, allowing them to later sell and move. Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Humphreys asked how much the lease would be. Mr. Light said the cost of the home including lease would be approximately eleven hundred dollars per month. Council Member Ezeonu asked if the lessee pays off the home, would they be allowed to move it elsewhere. Mr. Light said yes. Council Member Clemson said they looked at pros and cons of this development and said this looks like a fit for this property, noting it is a good option for affordable housing. Council Member Clemson moved, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Del Bosque, to close the public hearing and approve items twenty-eight and twenty-nine. The motion carried unanimously. City Council Meeting – August 17, 2021 Page 8 of 12  Adopted ORD 11045-2021 29. SU180801A - Specific Use Permit Amendment - Hidden Tree (City Council District 1). A Specific Use Permit Amendment for Hidden Tree, a manufactured home development with 315 units on 72.86 acres. Tracts 1, 10, 16, 17, 17.1, 20, 27, 28, and 30.1, Elizabeth Gray Survey, Abstract No. 1680, City of Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas, zoned PD-380 and Light Industrial (LI) District, and addressed as 221 Shady Grove Rd, 101 E Shady Grove Rd, 301 E Shady Grove Rd, 317 E Shady Grove Rd, 385 E Shady Grove Rd, 701 E Shady Grove Rd, 1325 Robinson Rd, 1325 S Belt Line Rd, and 1319 S Belt Line Rd (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 9-0) Adopted ORD 11046-2021 30. SU200301A - Specific Use Permit Review - Victoria Grace Event Center at 2045 N. Hwy 360 (City Council District 1). Review Specific Use Permit SUP-1086, an event center located in a 6,874 square foot lease space within the shopping center on one lot on 4.00 acres, for compliance with SUP conditions and modify, renew, or revoke if deemed appropriate based upon the review. Lot 2, Block 6, Heather Ridge Addition, City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas, zoned Light Industrial (LI) District and is within the SH-360 Corridor Overlay District, generally located northwest of Heather Ridge Lane and southbound State Highway 360 Service Road, and addressed 2045 N. Hwy 360, Suite 250A (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of event hours as requested by the applicant and a renewal period of six months by a vote of 8-1) Ms. Ware presented this Specific Use Permit renewal and request to amend operation hours for an event center. She reviewed the Uniform Development Code (UDC) noting it does not allow for extension of operating hours past midnight. She said the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the hours as requested with a review in six months. The Development Review Committee recommends what is stated in the UDC. Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Del Bosque asked if there is history with Police or Code Enforcement for this location. Chief Scesney said there were no significant calls there. Council Member Lopez recalled the UDC was approved with those operating hours and asked how many requests have been received to go beyond UDC stated hours. Ms. Ware said there were about seven. Council Member Ezeonu noted these should be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Chief Scesney said he is not concerned if this item is reviewed again in six months. Council Member Lopez said there is a hookah lounge bar open until 2:00 a.m. nearby which is his concern, where this one is a center which allows patrons to bring their own alcoholic beverages and the center has no requirement of a TABC license. Council Member Humphreys said he shared this concern as did Council Member Copeland. Council Member Copeland said he supports the UDC. Ms. Amadyn Nwabuisi spoke in support and on behalf of the event center. She said this past year they did not have event bookings due to the pandemic and advised she spent one hundred thousand dollars to renovate the property. She noted it has been difficult to book an event due to the midnight operation limit and is tied to a five-year lease. Council Member Humphreys City Council Meeting – August 17, 2021 Page 9 of 12  asked to confirm the number of specific use permits approved. Ms. Ware reviewed the information and advised none were approved to go past midnight. Council Member Clemson said this is a difficult decision. Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Humphreys moved, seconded by Council Member Copeland, to close the public hearing and extend the Specific Use Permit for six months per the Planning and Zoning Commission’s recommendations with a licensed security officer on premise until an hour after closing. Voting Yea: Mayor Jensen, Mayor Pro Tem Del Bosque, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Humphreys, Council Member District 1 Clemson, Council Member At Large Place 7 Copeland, Council Member At Large Place 8 Ezeonu, Council Member District 6 Johnson, Council Member District 2 King Voting Nay: Council Member District 4 Lopez Adopted ORD 11047-2021 31. SU210703/S210704 - Specific Use Permit - More To Learn LLC Daycare (City Council District 4). Specific Use Permit for a Child Day Care facility located on one lot in a 3,100 square feet commercial lease space. Lot 2, Block 1, Equestrian Crossing Addition, City of Grand Prairie, Tarrant County, Texas, zoned Planned Development-114 (PD-114) District, and is within the SH-360 Corridor Overlay District, generally located southeast of Equestrian Lane and S. State Highway 360, and addressed as 5030 S. Hwy 360, Suite 100 (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 9-0) Ms. Ware presented this request noting it meets required parking and advised the Planning and Zoning Commission and Development Review Committee recommended approval. Mayor Pro Tem Del Bosque asked to clarify the location. Ms. Ware noted on the map. Council Member Lopez asked Owner Ashley Chattman if there would be outdoor playground activities and a fence. Ms. Chattman confirmed there is an outdoor space with grass area in back and an iron fence. Council Member Copeland asked if they do not meet the state requirements would they get to move in. Ms. Ware said no. Council Member Lopez told Ms. Chattman to keep in mind that this is a busy area and to be aware of any illegal parking issues in the area. Council Member Lopez moved to close the public hearing, seconded by Council Member Johnson, and approve as presented and approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The motion carried unanimously. Adopted ORD 11049-2021 32. CPA210801 – Public Hearing for an ordinance of the City of Grand Prairie, Texas, amending the 2018 Comprehensive Plan for the City of Grand Prairie, which updates the 2018 Future Land Use Map. The update includes land use designation revisions to the Future Land Use Map City Council Meeting – August 17, 2021 Page 10 of 12  Mr. Jackson reviewed the ordinance amending the 2018 Comprehensive Plan which updates the Future Land Use Map including land use designation revisions. He reviewed recommendations and noted proposed commercial retail office to medium residential change could be expanded further. He reviewed proposed site sixteen amendment and noted the recommendation is to leave site twenty-two as is. Council Member Johnson asked if this would be permanent. Mayor Jensen said no. Mr. Jackson clarified the Future Land Use Map is a future intent. Mayor Pro Tem Del Bosque moved, seconded by Mayor Jensen, to close the public hearing and approve this item. The motion carried unanimously. Adopted ORD 11048-2021 ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION 33. Resolution adopting a maximum proposed property (ad valorem) tax of $0.664998 per $100 taxable value that the City Council will consider for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 City Treasury and Debt Manager Brady Olsen presented the property tax rate information with a proposed reduction. He reviewed the current and proposed decrease which is the first in twenty years noting this is setting the maximum. Mr. Olsen said a public hearing would be held on September 21st. Mayor Jensen moved, seconded by Council Member Copeland, to approve that the maximum proposed ad valorem rate that the City Council will consider for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 is $0.664998 per $100 taxable value. Voting Yea: Mayor Jensen, Mayor Pro Tem Del Bosque, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Humphreys, Council Member District 1 Clemson, Council Member At Large Place 7 Copeland, Council Member At Large Place 8 Ezeonu, Council Member District 6 Johnson, Council Member District 2 King, Council Member District 4 Lopez Motion carried unanimously. Adopted RES 5213-2021 34. Place a proposal on the September 21, 2021, City Council meeting agenda to adopt a 2021 proposed tax rate of $0.664998/$100 valuation, and call a public hearing on a tax rate that may exceed the ‘no new revenue’ tax rate Mayor Jensen moved, seconded by Council Member Copeland, to place a proposal on the September 21, 2021, City Council agenda to have a public hearing and adopt a proposed tax rate of .0664998 per $100 valuation. Voting Yea: Mayor Jensen, Mayor Pro Tem Del Bosque, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Humphreys, Council Member District 1 Clemson, Council Member At Large Place 7 Copeland, Council Member At Large Place 8 Ezeonu, Council Member District 6 Johnson, Council Member District 2 King, Council Member District 4 Lopez City Council Meeting – August 17, 2021 Page 11 of 12  Motion carried unanimously. Approved CITIZEN COMMENTS Paul Miracle, 1201 Denmark St., said there were several pieces of cut wood and trees left on the street near his home by Oncor and has submitted requests to Oncor and the city to have them removed. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Jensen adjourned the meeting at 8:19 p.m. The foregoing minutes were approved at the September 7, 2021, City Council meeting. _______________________________ Mona Lisa Galicia, City Secretary City Council Meeting – August 17, 2021 Page 12 of 12