City Council Regular Meeting

AGENDA CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS AUGUST 18, 2022 6:30 PM The Joshua City Council will hold a Budget Workshop at 6:30 pm. A Work Session and Regular Meeting will be held immediately following the Budget Workshop in the Council Chambers at the Joshua City Hall, located at 101 S. Main St., Joshua, Texas, on August 18, 2022. This meeting is subject to the open meeting laws of the State of Texas. Individuals may attend the meeting in person or access the meeting via videoconference or telephone conference call. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83387780089?pwd=VW5GNzFCNmk2MXlQdHl3R0d4Q2MxQT09 Meeting ID:833 8778 0089 Passcode:318845 or dial 3462487799 A member of the public who would like to submit a question on any item listed on this agenda may do so via the following options: Online: An online speaker card is located on the City's website (cityofjoshuatx.us) on the Agenda/Minutes/Recordings page. Speaker cards received by 5:00 pm on or before the day of the meeting will be read during open session by the City Secretary. By phone: Please call 817/558-7447 ext. 2003 by 5:00 pm on or before the day of the meeting and provide your name, address, and question. The City Secretary will read all questions in the order they are received. A. CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM PRESENT B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1. United States of America 2. Texas Flag C. INVOCATION D. BUDGET WORKSHOP 1. Discussion on the FY 2022-2023 Proposed Budget. (Staff Resource: M. Peacock) E. WORK SESSION 1. Review and discuss questions related to the budget report and financial statement for July 2022. (Staff Resource: M. Peacock) 2. Discussion on changing utility billing collections from the City of Joshua to Waste Connections. (Staff Resource: A. Bransom) City Council Regular Meeting August 18, 2022 Page 1 of 4  3. Discussion on the requirements of residential lot sizes as requested by Julian Torrez. (Staff Resources: A. Maldonado) 4. Discussion on a request for annexation of 220 Ranch Rd. (Staff Resources: M. Peacock) 5. Questions regarding Regular Session agenda items. F. UPDATES FROM MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS, UPDATES FROM CITY STAFF MEMBERS Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.0415, the Mayor and Members of the City Council may report on the following items of community interest, including (1) expressions of thanks, congratulations or condolences; (2) information about holiday schedules, (3) recognition of individuals; (4) reminders about upcoming City Council events; (5) information about community events; and (6) announcements involving any imminent threat to public health and safety. Staff Updates will address operational issues in various City departments. No deliberation is authorized under the Texas Open Meetings Act. G. PUBLIC FORUM, PRESENTATION, AND RECOGNITION: 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. Therefore, no Council deliberation is permitted. Each person will have 3 minutes to speak. 1. Recognition of Lieutenant Luke Burgdorf and McDonald's restaurant employees Magen Rivera, Jasper Washburn, Thomas Vaughn, and Tracie Vaughn for their part in the saving of life on July 3, 2022. H. CONSENT AGENDA 1. Discuss, consider, and possible action on approval of meeting minutes of July 21, 2022. (Staff Resources: A. Holloway) 2. Discuss, consider, and possible action ratifying the letter of engagement for annual audit services with Snow Garrett Williams, Certified Public Accountants of Weatherford. (Staff Resources: M. Peacock) 3. Discuss, consider, and possible action on an interlocal agreement with JCSUD for water utilities facilities relocation and maintenance regarding Mockingbird Phase 2. (Staff Resources: M. Peacock) 4. Discuss, consider, and possible action on an interlocal agreement with JCSUD for water utilities facilities relocation and maintenance regarding Joshua Highlands Development. (Staff Resources: M. Peacock) I. REGULAR AGENDA 1. Discuss, consider, and possible action on issuance of a Tax Note in the amount of $1,000,000 for expenses related to the municipal project regarding the land purchase, architectural design, engineering, or other related costs as needed. 2. Discuss, consider, and possible action on a resolution proposing the adoption of an Ad Valorem Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2023 and schedule a public hearing subject to all public hearing requirements of the Texas Property Tax Code. (Staff Resources: M. Peacock) 3. Discuss, consider, and possible action on development agreements between the City of Joshua and property owners of parcels located on Lot 7 and 8 PT of Block 1, in the Scarlet Oaks Addition PH II and authorize the city manager to execute all necessary documents. (Staff Resources: A. Holloway & M. Peacock) City Council Regular Meeting August 18, 2022 Page 2 of 4  4. Discuss, consider, and possible action on an Ordinance disannexing tracts of land described in exhibit “A”, attached hereto, from the city limits of the City of Joshua, Texas, pursuant to Section 43.142 of the Texas Local Government Code. (Staff Resources: M. Peacock) 5. Discuss, consider, and possible action on an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances by adding a new Section 1.03.003, "Signatures and Seals: Electronic, Digital and Facsimile," and approving the adoption of City rules. (Staff Resources: A. Holloway) 6. Discussion on creating a Charter Review Committee. J. STAFF REPORT 1. Police Department 2. Fire Department 3. Municipal Court 4. Utility Department 5. Public Works Department 6. Parks Department 7. City Secretary K. EXECUTIVE SESSION The City Council of the City of Joshua will recess into Executive Session (Closed Meeting) pursuant to the provisions of chapter 551, Subchapter D, Texas Government Code, to discuss the following: a. Pursuant to Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code to discuss or deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property. L. RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION In accordance with Texas Government Code, Section 551, the City Council will reconvene into regular session and consider action, if any, on matters discussed in executive session. M. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS/REQUESTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS TO BE ON THE NEXT AGENDA Councilmembers shall not comment upon, deliberate, or discuss any item that is not on the agenda. Councilmembers shall not make routine inquiries about operations or project status on an item that is not posted. However, any Councilmember may state an issue and request to place the item on a future agenda. N. ADJOURNMENT The City Council reserves the right to meet in Executive Session closed to the public at any time in the course of this meeting to discuss matters listed on the agenda, as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, including 551.071 (private consultation with the attorney for the City); 551.072 (discussing purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property); 551.074 (discussing personnel or to hear complaints against personnel); and 551.087 (discussing economic development negotiations). Any decision held on such matters will be taken or conducted in Open Session following the conclusion of the Executive Session. Pursuant to Section 551.127, Texas Government Code, one or more Councilmembers may attend this meeting City Council Regular Meeting August 18, 2022 Page 3 of 4 remotely using videoconferencing technology. The video and audio feed of the videoconferencing equipment can be viewed and heard by the public at the address posted above as the location of the meeting. A quorum will be physically present at the posted meeting location of City Hall. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Joshua will provide reasonable accommodations for disabled persons attending this meeting. Requests should be received at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting by contacting the City Secretary's office at 817/558-7447. CERTIFICATE: I hereby certify that the above agenda was posted on or before the August 15, 2022, by 4:00 pm on the official bulletin board at Joshua City Hall, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas. ________________________ Alice Holloway City Secretary City Council Regular Meeting August 18, 2022 Page 4 of 4