City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingJoshua, TX · February 21, 2019
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WORK SESSION
REGULAR SESSION
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2019
6:30 PM
City Council Present: Joe Hollarn, Mayor; Rick DePriest, Place 1; Mike Kidd, Place 2;
Sharlotta Connally, Place 3; Robert Purdom, Place 4; Jerry Moore, Mayor Pro-Tem; and Scott
Kimble, Place 6.
City Council Absent None
City Staff Present Josh Jones, City Manager; Terry Welch, City Attorney; and Lisa Dawn
Cabrera, City Secretary.
A. CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM PRESENT
Mayor Hollarn called the meeting to order at 6:43 pm.
B. INVOCATION
Councilman Kimble performed the invocation.
C. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilman Kidd led the pledges of allegiance.
D. WORK SESSION
1 Review and discuss status of FY 2015-2019 Strategic PIan including review of policy
action items, management action items, and activities last month. (Staff Resource:
J. Jones)
No discussion was held concerning the strategic plan.
2. Review, discuss and update of S-Year Strategic Plan. (Staff Resource: J. Jones)
A brief discussion was held concerning the strategic plan update concerning the notes
from last month and the SWOT analysis notes.
3. Review and discuss S-Year Capital lmprovement Plan. (Staff Resource: J. Jones)
A short discussion was held regarding the CIP plan concerning the assessment of the
plan with possible bond election to be held in November.
4. Review and discuss questions related to the budget report and financial statement
for January 2019. (Staff Resource: J. Jones)
No discussion was held concerning the financial statements.
5. Questions regarding Regular Session agenda items.
No questions were posed to the staff concerning the regular session items.
6. Requests for future reports and agenda items.
Requests for a possible ordinance revision for beekeeping and a request for an update of
the issues discussed during the Animal Control Advisory Board meetings.
E, REGULAR SESSIO
Mayor Hollarn called the Regular Session to order at 6:55 pm
F, PUBLIC FORUM
Ricardo De Los Santos, 204 Roaring Springs, Joshua, TX addressed the members of the
Council regarding partnering with the Joshua ISD to establish a swim team.
Glen Walden, 201 Trailwood, Joshua, TX addressed the members of the Council regarding
beekeeping.
No one else wished to address the members of the Council.
G NSENTAGEN
1. Approval of minutes from the meetings dated January 17,2019.
Councilman Kimble made a motion to approve the minutes as presented, seconded by
Mayor Pro-Tem Moore.
Motion passed without objection.
H. REPORTS& ACTION ITEMS FROM THE PLANNI NG & ZONING MMISS toN
Mayor Hollarn opened the public hearing at7:O2 pm.
1 Case # PZ 2019-01 to conduct a public hearing to receive citizen's comments
regarding an amendment to Ordinance No. 450-2008 being a Planned Development of
Residential Town Homes. The property is commonly known as 531 Cooper Lane and
the legal description being Lots 1-51, Block 1 of the Joshua Crossing Addition in the
City of Joshua, Johnson County, Texas as requested by Tom Mitchell. (Staff
Resource: J. Jones)
a. Staff Presentation
Mr. Jones gave the members of the Council a brief description of the amendment
request.
b. Owner'sPresentation
Marcela Olsen, 500 W. 7th Street, Fort Worth, TX addressed the members of the
Council with a brief overview of the request.
c. Those in Favor
No one wished to speak for the request
d. Those Against
Crystal Lysek, 547 Cooper Lane, Joshua, TX addressed the members of the Council
against the request.
Kenny Robinson, 1005 Yvonne Drive, Joshua, TX addressed the members of the
Council against the request.
David Albaugh, 705 W Sheila Circle, Joshua, TX addressed the members of the
Council against the request.
No one else wished to speak against the request.
e. Owner's Rebuttal
Ms. Olsen presented the members of the Commission with a short rebuttal.
Mayor Hollam closed the Public Hearing at7:22 pm.
2 Discuss, consider and take action on Ordinance No. 739-2019 being an Ordinance of
the City Council of the City of Joshua, Texas, amending Ordinance No- 450-2008, the
Zoning Ordinance and the Zoning Map relative to the Planned Development Zoning
on approximately 6 acres out of the McKinney and Williams Survey, Abstract No.
636, City of Joshua, By changing "Residential Townhomes" to "Multifamily
Quadraplexes and/or veftical duplexes" throughout; making findings relative thereto;
providing a severability clause; providing for publication; providing for a penalty; and
providing for an effective date. (Staff Resource: J. Jones)
A lengthy discussion was held concerning Ordinance No. 739-2019 being original floor plans
submitted, property being platted, sidewalks on Cooper, fencing, activity center size, pool
size, fence on property line, landscaping options, and traffic study.
Mayor Hollarn recessed into to Executive Session to obtain advice from the City Attorney at
7:50 pm.
Mayor Hollarn called the Regular Session to order at B:22 pm.
Mayor Pro-Tem made the following motion, seconded by Councilwoman Connally:
I move to approve Ordinance No. 739-2019, as reflected in the agenda packet, with the
additional requirements:
1. An activity center of no less than 2,000 square feet shall be constructed on the
property and an adjoining pool to sufficiently accommodate the residents of the
development. Approval of the activity center and pool construction plans by the
City shall be required.
2. Bradford pears as reflected on the Landscape Plan shall be replaced with a
species to be approved by the City administratively.
3. A 4-foot wide concrete sidewalk shall be constructed on the subject property
adjacent to Cooper Lane.
4. Bollards shall be placed along the property line where Palo Duro Drive abuts the
subject property.
5. ln addition to the fencing currently reflected in the plans, a 4-foot tubular steel
fence shall be constructed along Cooper Lane, with the sidewalk to be located
between the tubular steel fencing and the roadway.
6. The quadraplex units shall be constructed of complementary masonry products to
reflect a diversity of colors and products.
7. The attached Landscape Plan shall be amended to include additional
landscaping at the property entrances, around individual quadraplex units and
parking areas. Landscaping enhancements may be approved administratively by
the City.
Additionally, the density should reflect 15.8 units per acre for a total of 100 units.
Motion passed with a vote of six (6) to one (1) with Councilman DePriest voting nay.
t. GENERAL ACTI ON ITEMS
1 . Discuss, consider and take action on Resolution No. 2019-01 being a Resolution of
the city council of the city of Joshua, Texas to express its opposition to legislative
interference with local services, local revenue, and local control. (staff Resource: J.
Jones)
A short discussion was held concerning the Resolution regarding s82 and H82, rollback
rate vs values vs collections, and unfunded mandates.
councilman Purdom made a motion to approve Resolution with the addition of adding
unfunded mandates to the document, seconded by Councilwoman Connally.
Motion passed without objection.
2 Discuss, consider and take action on Ordinance No. 740-2019 being an Ordinance
of the City Council of the City of Joshua, Texas, adding Article 8.08, "Habitual
Criminal Properties," to Chapter 8, "Offenses and Nuisances," of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Joshua, Texas; amending Appendix A, "Fee Schedule" of
the Joshua Code of Ordinances adding certain fees in Article 44.000, "Miscellaneous
Permits and Fees"; providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative of all
ordinances; providing a severability clause; providing for a penalty for violations
hereof; providing a savings clause; providing for publication in the official newspaper;
and providing an effective date. (Staff Resource: S. Short)
A brief discussion was held concerning the ordinance regarding false alarm properties
and other cities with similar ordinances.
Councilman Purdom made a motion to approve Ordinance No.740-2019, seconded by
Councilman Kimble.
Motion passed unanimously.
3. DiscuSS, consider and take action to authorize the use of General Fund Reserves to
purchase EMS equipment for Fire Department. (Staff Resource: J. Jones)
A short discussion was held concerning this item regarding the CIP plan, interlocal with
Burleson, equipment has six (6) year life remaining, and possible savings in funds.
Councilwoman Connally made a motion to approve if necessary, seconded by
Councilman Kimble.
Motion passed with no opposition.
4. Discuss, consider and take action regarding the 2018 Racial Profiling Report. (staff
Resource: S. Short)
Councilman Kimble made a motion to accept the 2018 Racial Profiling Report, seconded
by Councilman Kidd.
Motion passed with no objection.
J FYI ITEMS
1 Calendars (March - April 2019)
2 Monthly Reports
a Police Department
b Animal Control
c Fire Department
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d. Municipal Court
e. Public Works Department
f. Parks Department
g. Planning Department
h. Buildinglnspections/Permits
i. New Business Report
j City Secretary
k. Garbage Accounts
l. Outstanding Liens
A brief discussion was held concerning the missed called numbers with the Fire
Department being reduced and needing to update the curfew ordinance soon.
No action was taken on the FYI ltems.
K. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Hollarn adjourned the meeting at 9:03 pm
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Agenda
The City Council invites citizens to speak on any topic. However, unless the item is
specifically noted on this agenda, the City Council is required under the Texas Open Meetings
Act to limit its response to responding with a statement of specific factual information, reciting
the City’s existing policy, or directing the person making the inquiry to visit with City Staff
about the issue. No Council deliberation is permitted. Each person will have 3 minutes to
speak.
G. CONSENT AGENDA
1. Approval of minutes from the meetings dated January 17, 2019.
H. REPORTS & ACTION ITEMS FROM THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
1. Case # PZ 2019-01 to conduct a public hearing to receive citizen’s comments regarding an
amendment to Ordinance No. 450-2008 being a Planned Development of Residential
Town Homes. The property is commonly known as 531 Cooper Lane and the legal
description being Lots 1-51, Block 1 of the Joshua Crossing Addition in the City of Joshua,
Johnson County, Texas as requested by Tom Mitchell. (Staff Resource: J. Jones)
a. Staff Presentation
b. Owner’s Presentation
c. Those in Favor
d. Those Against
e. Owner’s Rebuttal
2. Discuss, consider and take action on Ordinance No. 739-2019 being an Ordinance of the
City Council of the City of Joshua, Texas, amending Ordinance No. 450-2008, the Zoning
Ordinance and the Zoning Map relative to the Planned Development Zoning on
approximately 6 acres out of the McKinney and Williams Survey, Abstract No. 636, City
of Joshua, By changing “Residential Townhomes” to “Multifamily Quadraplexes and/or
vertical duplexes” throughout; making findings relative thereto; providing a severability
clause; providing for publication; providing for a penalty; and providing for an effective
date. (Staff Resource: J. Jones)
I. GENERAL ACTION ITEMS
1. Discuss, consider and take action on Resolution No. 2019-01 being a Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Joshua, Texas to express its opposition to legislative
interference with local services, local revenue, and local control. (Staff Resource: J.
Jones)
2. Discuss, consider and take action on Ordinance No. 740-2019 being an Ordinance of the
City Council of the City of Joshua, Texas, adding Article 8.08, “Habitual Criminal
Properties,” to Chapter 8, “Offenses and Nuisances,” of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Joshua, Texas; amending Appendix A, “Fee Schedule” of the Joshua Code of
Ordinances adding certain fees in Article A4.000, “Miscellaneous Permits and Fees”;
providing that this ordinance shall be cumulative of all ordinances; providing a
severability clause; providing for a penalty for violations hereof; providing a savings
clause; providing for publication in the official newspaper; and providing an effective
date. (Staff Resource: S. Short)
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