APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Consider approval of the Minutes from the December 4, 2018, City Council Meeting.
[The items on the Consent Agenda are considered to be self-explanatory by the Council and will be enacted in one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless requested by a Council Member.] 1. Consider approval of a Resolution ordering the General Election for May 4, 2019, and take any action necessary. [Comenta y considerar la aprobación de una Resolución que ordena la Elección General el 4 de mayo de 2019, y tomar las medidas necesarias.] 2. Consider approval of a site plan for Goodyear, located at the southwest corner of S. Gateway Boulevard and U.S. Highway 80. 3. Consider approval of a final plat for Gateway Parks Addition, Phase 4B, located northwest of the intersection of S. Gateway Boulevard and Holly Creek Road. 4. Consider a Resolution awarding a contract to Patterson Professional Services, LLC for construction services for the Weaver Lift Station Project, and all related issues. 5. Consider approval of and acceptance of the Public Improvements for Park Trails Phase 3. 6. Consider approval of and acceptance of the Public Improvements for Victory at Forney.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS / ACTION ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 1. Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance to zone property from Agricultural District to Planned Development District with single-family residential base zoning. The property consists of approximately 348.82 acres of land located south of Forney High School, on the south, east, and west sides of F.M. 741. [Read Ordinance Caption] 2. Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance to zone property to Planned Development District with single-family residential base zoning. The property consists of approximately 124.716 acres of land located north of High Country Lane and southwest of the Lakewood Trails subdivision in the City of Forney ETJ. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Discuss and consider approval of the authorization to allow staff to seek construction bids for the Trailhouse Roadway Project, and all related issues.
Discuss and consider approval of a market adjustment for Community Waste Disposal for the solid waste collection and recycling services agreement.
Discuss and consider an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Article 12.05, “Truck Routes” to amend the designated truck routes for commercial motor vehicles. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance annexing an approximate 29.224 acres, owned by Pacific & Pinson, situated in the J. Lopez Survey, Abstract No. 286, Kaufman County, Texas, Kaufman CAD Property ID 9187, generally located on the north side of FM 740, east of Clements Drive. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance annexing an approximate 48.717 acres, owned by Helen M. Whaley, situated in the A. Hyer Survey, Abstract No. 203, Kaufman County, Texas, Kaufman CAD Property ID 7810, generally located on FM 741 adjacent to the southern boundary of the city limits. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance annexing an approximate 51.431 acres, owned by Whaley Investments, Ltd., situated in the A. Hyer Survey, Abstract No. 203, Kaufman County, Texas, Kaufman CAD Property ID 7865, generally located on FM 741 adjacent to the southern boundary of the city limits. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance annexing an approximate 48.717 acres, owned by Helen M. Whaley, situated in the A. Hyer Survey, Abstract No. 203, Kaufman County, Texas, Kaufman CAD Property ID 7810, generally located on FM 741 adjacent to the southern boundary of the city limits. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Discuss and consider approval of a Resolution supporting the continuation of Chapter 312 Tax Abatements for Economic Development.
Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance amending the 2018-19 Fiscal Year Budget transferring $50,649 from the EDC Fund Balance to the EDC Project Expense line item in support of an economic development incentive to Deen Kubota for their new facility.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT THE CITY MANAGER WILL DISCUSS CURRENT CITY ACTIVITIES, UPCOMING MEETINGS, FUTURE LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES, AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS FOR POSSIBLE ACTION, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING: Department Reports: Fire, Finance, Police, Municipal Court Commendations Citizen Complaints -- Actions taken or to be taken Code Enforcement Issues Upcoming Special Events Personnel Changes Public Works/Streets Projects, Repairs or Construction Parks Issues Building Inspection Issues Special Projects or Activities Budget and Finance Issues CIP Projects
COUNCIL COMMENTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 551.0415 TEX. GOV'T CODE, CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS MAY MAKE A REPORT ABOUT ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST DURING A MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BODY WITHOUT HAVING GIVEN NOTICE OF THE REPORT. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST INCLUDE: Expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; Information regarding holiday schedules; An honorary or salutary recognition of a public official, public employee, or other citizen, except that a discussion regarding a change in the status of a person’s public office or public employment is not an honorary or salutary recognition for purposes of this subdivision; A reminder about an upcoming event organized or sponsored by the governing body; Information regarding a social, ceremonial, or community event organized or sponsored by an entity other than the governing body that was attended or is scheduled to be attended by a member of the governing body or an official or employee of the municipality; and Announcements involving an imminent threat to the public health and safety of people in the municipality that has arisen after the posting of the agenda.
Items XI - XIII & VIII 2 (Part 2 of 2)
XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.073, 551.074, 551.076 and 551.087. Executive Session may be held, under these exceptions, at the end of the Regular Meeting or at any time during the meeting that a need arises for the Council to seek advice from the City Attorney’s Office as to the posted subject matter of this City Council meeting. 1. Consult with legal counsel regarding pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer and/or matters in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code (Tex. Gov't Code Section 551.071): a. Soah Docket No. 471-17-4964.WS; PUC Docket No. 46662--Pet. of Plano, et al. b. PUC Docket No. 47814--Pet. of Talty SUD, et al. 2. Discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the governmental body and with which the governmental body is conducting economic development negotiations, or to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect (Tex. Gov't Code Section 551.087): a. Project Eagle b. Project Falcon c. Economic Development Project -- Kroger South Item VIII. Discuss and consider approval of the authorization to allow staff to seek construction bids for the Trailhouse Roadway Project, and all related issues. XII. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION XIII. ADJOURNMENT
APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Consider approval of the Minutes from the December 4, 2018, City Council Meeting.
[The items on the Consent Agenda are considered to be self-explanatory by the Council and will be enacted in one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless requested by a Council Member.] 1. Consider approval of a Resolution ordering the General Election for May 4, 2019, and take any action necessary. [Comenta y considerar la aprobación de una Resolución que ordena la Elección General el 4 de mayo de 2019, y tomar las medidas necesarias.] 2. Consider approval of a site plan for Goodyear, located at the southwest corner of S. Gateway Boulevard and U.S. Highway 80. 3. Consider approval of a final plat for Gateway Parks Addition, Phase 4B, located northwest of the intersection of S. Gateway Boulevard and Holly Creek Road. 4. Consider a Resolution awarding a contract to Patterson Professional Services, LLC for construction services for the Weaver Lift Station Project, and all related issues. 5. Consider approval of and acceptance of the Public Improvements for Park Trails Phase 3. 6. Consider approval of and acceptance of the Public Improvements for Victory at Forney.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS / ACTION ON PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 1. Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance to zone property from Agricultural District to Planned Development District with single-family residential base zoning. The property consists of approximately 348.82 acres of land located south of Forney High School, on the south, east, and west sides of F.M. 741. [Read Ordinance Caption] 2. Hold a public hearing and discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance to zone property to Planned Development District with single-family residential base zoning. The property consists of approximately 124.716 acres of land located north of High Country Lane and southwest of the Lakewood Trails subdivision in the City of Forney ETJ. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Discuss and consider approval of the authorization to allow staff to seek construction bids for the Trailhouse Roadway Project, and all related issues.
Discuss and consider approval of a market adjustment for Community Waste Disposal for the solid waste collection and recycling services agreement.
Discuss and consider an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Article 12.05, “Truck Routes” to amend the designated truck routes for commercial motor vehicles. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance annexing an approximate 29.224 acres, owned by Pacific & Pinson, situated in the J. Lopez Survey, Abstract No. 286, Kaufman County, Texas, Kaufman CAD Property ID 9187, generally located on the north side of FM 740, east of Clements Drive. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance annexing an approximate 48.717 acres, owned by Helen M. Whaley, situated in the A. Hyer Survey, Abstract No. 203, Kaufman County, Texas, Kaufman CAD Property ID 7810, generally located on FM 741 adjacent to the southern boundary of the city limits. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance annexing an approximate 51.431 acres, owned by Whaley Investments, Ltd., situated in the A. Hyer Survey, Abstract No. 203, Kaufman County, Texas, Kaufman CAD Property ID 7865, generally located on FM 741 adjacent to the southern boundary of the city limits. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance annexing an approximate 48.717 acres, owned by Helen M. Whaley, situated in the A. Hyer Survey, Abstract No. 203, Kaufman County, Texas, Kaufman CAD Property ID 7810, generally located on FM 741 adjacent to the southern boundary of the city limits. [Read Ordinance Caption]
Discuss and consider approval of a Resolution supporting the continuation of Chapter 312 Tax Abatements for Economic Development.
Discuss and consider approval of an Ordinance amending the 2018-19 Fiscal Year Budget transferring $50,649 from the EDC Fund Balance to the EDC Project Expense line item in support of an economic development incentive to Deen Kubota for their new facility.
CITY MANAGER’S REPORT THE CITY MANAGER WILL DISCUSS CURRENT CITY ACTIVITIES, UPCOMING MEETINGS, FUTURE LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES, AND OTHER RELATED MATTERS FOR POSSIBLE ACTION, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING: Department Reports: Fire, Finance, Police, Municipal Court Commendations Citizen Complaints -- Actions taken or to be taken Code Enforcement Issues Upcoming Special Events Personnel Changes Public Works/Streets Projects, Repairs or Construction Parks Issues Building Inspection Issues Special Projects or Activities Budget and Finance Issues CIP Projects
COUNCIL COMMENTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 551.0415 TEX. GOV'T CODE, CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS MAY MAKE A REPORT ABOUT ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST DURING A MEETING OF THE GOVERNING BODY WITHOUT HAVING GIVEN NOTICE OF THE REPORT. ITEMS OF COMMUNITY INTEREST INCLUDE: Expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolence; Information regarding holiday schedules; An honorary or salutary recognition of a public official, public employee, or other citizen, except that a discussion regarding a change in the status of a person’s public office or public employment is not an honorary or salutary recognition for purposes of this subdivision; A reminder about an upcoming event organized or sponsored by the governing body; Information regarding a social, ceremonial, or community event organized or sponsored by an entity other than the governing body that was attended or is scheduled to be attended by a member of the governing body or an official or employee of the municipality; and Announcements involving an imminent threat to the public health and safety of people in the municipality that has arisen after the posting of the agenda.
Items XI - XIII & VIII 2 (Part 2 of 2)
XI. EXECUTIVE SESSION Pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.073, 551.074, 551.076 and 551.087. Executive Session may be held, under these exceptions, at the end of the Regular Meeting or at any time during the meeting that a need arises for the Council to seek advice from the City Attorney’s Office as to the posted subject matter of this City Council meeting. 1. Consult with legal counsel regarding pending or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer and/or matters in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code (Tex. Gov't Code Section 551.071): a. Soah Docket No. 471-17-4964.WS; PUC Docket No. 46662--Pet. of Plano, et al. b. PUC Docket No. 47814--Pet. of Talty SUD, et al. 2. Discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the governmental body and with which the governmental body is conducting economic development negotiations, or to deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect (Tex. Gov't Code Section 551.087): a. Project Eagle b. Project Falcon c. Economic Development Project -- Kroger South Item VIII. Discuss and consider approval of the authorization to allow staff to seek construction bids for the Trailhouse Roadway Project, and all related issues. XII. TAKE ANY ACTION NECESSARY AS A RESULT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION XIII. ADJOURNMENT