Public Meetings - Carrollton, Texas

The Carrollton City Council met on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at City Hall, 1945 E. Jackson Road, Carrollton, TX. The pre-meeting/executive session was scheduled for 5:45 PM, followed by a worksession and the regular meeting at 7:00 PM. Council reviewed infrastructure accomplishments and FY 2024 budget requests, selected two Leadership Metrocrest scholarship recipients, approved a 13-item consent agenda, and separately approved the pulled CareATC contract. The regular meeting adjourned at 7:21 PM, after which council reconvened in executive session. Consent Calendar - Approved RFP 23-022 for the Nolan Drive Alley Reconstruction Project to Candor Builders, LLC, not to exceed $274,500. Funding is primarily from the Community Development Block Grant program; six vendors responded. - Authorized purchase of fire alarm equipment and services from Firetrol Protection Systems Inc. through a Texas SmartBuy cooperative, not to exceed $110,698.89, for Fire Stations 1 and 2, Oak Creek Tennis Center, and H&J Library repairs. - Approved the desktop/laptop/tablet refresh from Unique Digital through a DIR cooperative contract, not to exceed $2,225,732.69. The refresh covers 816 endpoints with an estimated $90,000 in buy-back credits and a 3-year refresh cycle; staff noted a nearly 50% discount from the state contract. - Approved RFP 23-025 for brick screening wall and retaining wall façade repairs, awarding Gomez Floor Covering, Inc. as primary vendor and Brick Experts, Inc. as secondary vendor, with annual spending not to exceed $200,000 and a total three-year contract not to exceed $600,000. - Awarded the bid to D&H United for replacement of two underground fuel storage tanks, fuel pumps, and the fuel management system, not to exceed $1,803,780, including a 10% contingency. The project replaces 12,000-gallon gasoline and diesel tanks with 10,000-gallon aboveground tanks and adds a 500-gallon diesel exhaust fluid tank. - Amended the plumbing services contract for city facilities from $90,000 to $112,500 through the end of FY 2023, with TD Industries as primary vendor and Concord Plumbing Services as secondary. - Authorized a construction contract with McDonald Municipal and Industrial, Inc. for the Bobby Ballard and Marsh North Pump Station Emergency Generator Project, not to exceed $961,523, to comply with Senate Bill 3 backup-power requirements. - Authorized rejection of all bids for the McInnish and R.E. Good Sports Complex Improvements; the single bid was $2,133,800 against a $1,200,000 construction budget, and the project will be re-scoped and re-advertised. - Approved an ordinance revising school speed zone hours to 7:25–8:25 AM and 3:10–4:10 PM to align with CFBISD middle school schedule changes. - Approved an ordinance repealing Section 130.19 (curfew hours for minors), effective September 1, 2023, because HB 1819 prohibits local curfew regulations. - Approved a resolution authorizing a contract with CareATC for the Employee Health & Wellness Center: first-year amount not to exceed $1,113,180 and total five-year amount not to exceed $6,166,779. This item was pulled from the consent agenda and voted on separately after Councilmember Axberg recused himself. - Accepted the Investment Officer’s Quarterly Report for the third quarter ended June 30, 2023. - Authorized a professional services contract with HDR Engineering, Inc. for Phase 1 of the Localized Flooding Program, not to exceed $982,442. - Authorized an amendment with Focus Merchant Services, LLC for credit card processing and merchant services, increasing annual expenditure to not exceed $520,000 and total contract amount to not exceed $2,600,000 for the remaining term. Public Comments & Testimony - No speaker cards were submitted during the agenda-item public comment period before the consent vote. - In the Public Forum, Pat Cochran, former councilmember and director of Carrollton Art (CART), urged council to create and fund an arts and culture commission and an art matching grant program, stating Carrollton is not rich in art. - Susanna Dooling, a Leadership Metrocrest applicant, said infrastructure should be the current priority over TC RISE, specifically alleys, street lighting, sidewalks, and roads. - Kate Huey, a Leadership Metrocrest applicant, urged council to recognize arts as a mental health resource and noted the retreat exercise placed only two of 30 dots in the multicultural bucket. - Adam Poulter, former councilmember, asked council to dedicate a portion of hotel occupancy tax revenue to arts and culture and to create an arts and culture commission, arguing Carrollton should not be the “hole in the center of the donut” among surrounding cities. Discussion Items - Public Works and Engineering Infrastructure Accomplishments and Budget Requests: Staff presented infrastructure conditions, ARPA funding status, and proposed FY 2024 budget additions. The city maintains roughly 1,106 lane miles of roadways. Since 2017, substandard arterial lane miles improved from 116 to 113 and collector lane miles from 94 to 86. Over the past decade, the city completed 135 lane miles of streets, 35 lane miles of alleys, 80 miles of sidewalks, 15 miles of water lines, and 31 miles of sewer lines. Staff reported about $4 million in ARPA-funded spending through June 1, 2023, with AMI spending still pending utility billing software implementation. They also explained that $1 million funds roughly 1.7 lane miles of arterial work, 1.9 lane miles of collector work, 1.7 lane miles of residential work, 1.3 lane miles of alley work, 3.6 lane miles of asphalt overlay, or about 1,500 5/8-inch meters / 294 1-inch meters. Engineering projects typically take 18–42 months, while in-house panel work can be done in 4–6 weeks. Budget requests discussed included a stormwater underground system analysis and design funding for Wood Lake phases 2 and 3, with Phase 1 expected to be bid in August and brought back for construction award in September. - Leadership Metrocrest Scholarship: Council discussed three Carrollton applicants. The program costs $1,200 for Chamber members and $1,400 for non-members; council traditionally funds two scholarships. There was no consensus to fund a third or to partially fund all three. Council selected Susanna Dooling and Jason Hanlan for the two scholarships. - Mayor and Council Reports: Councilmembers shared updates on the recent strategic retreat, DART Silver Line progress, fire department promotions, community events, and thanked staff for preparing meeting materials. Key Outcomes - The 13-item consent agenda (items 8–17 and 19–21) passed unanimously on a motion by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Pendleton, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Cline. - Item 18 (CareATC health and wellness clinic contract) passed unanimously by the remaining members after Councilmember Axberg recused himself. - Leadership Metrocrest scholarships were awarded to Susanna Dooling and Jason Hanlan; the third applicant was not selected. - Work-session ATBs were discussion items only and were not voted on; they are expected to inform FY 2024 budget deliberations. - The regular meeting adjourned at 7:21 PM, and council convened in executive session under Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 and 551.087; no action on executive session matters was reported in the transcript.

The City of Carrollton City Council held a regular worksession and meeting on Tuesday, July 11, 2023. The worksession began at 5:45 PM and the regular meeting at 7:00 PM. Key topics included updates on Parks and Recreation amenity fund projects, library budget requests, information technology project progress, and the approval of a consent agenda and a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) action plan. Consent Calendar - Approved unanimously items 9 through 16: - Item 9: Approval of motor vehicle fuel purchase from Saratoga Rack Oil Company (primary) and Douglas Distributing (secondary) via interlocal agreement with Tarrant County, not to exceed $1,500,000 annually. - Item 10: Approval of RFP 23-026 for tree trimming services from Elite Tree Service for the Parks Department, annual amount not to exceed $96,500, total three-year contract value $289,500. - Item 11: Authorization for the City Manager to reject all proposals for Bid 23-023 (City Hall Pond Dredge Project) due to higher-than-expected quotes; project specs will be modified and rebid later. - Item 12: Resolution authorizing an economic development incentive agreement with IP Investments, LTD for renovation of 2660 Old Denton Road (former Office Depot) – a $3.8 million investment, incentive not to exceed $212,496 (approx. 5.5% of total investment). The project will convert the 22,000 sq ft single-story building into a 47,000 sq ft two-story structure with ground-floor retail/restaurant and second-floor office space. - Item 13: Resolution authorizing an economic development incentive agreement with General Radar Corporation for relocation to 4101 International Parkway. Incentive includes grants equal to 50% of taxes paid on new real and business personal property value over five years and a job creation grant ($1,500 per job, up to 140 jobs), total not to exceed $333,289. The company is relocating from Silicon Valley, California and plans to create up to 260 jobs. - Item 14: Resolution authorizing a single-family demolition grant and rehabilitation incentive agreement for property at 1611 East Crosby Road (within a Neighborhood Empowerment Zone), total grant not to exceed $25,000. - Item 15: Resolution appointing Tim Cope to the Capital Improvements Plan Advisory Committee (replacing a member who moved out of city limits). - Item 16: Resolution appointing David Yarbrough to the Traffic Advisory Committee (replacing a member no longer eligible). Public Comments & Testimony - Public Hearing on Item 17 (CDBG): David Martin, a Carrollton resident since 1981, expressed concern that CDBG funding ($727,587 new allocation plus $162,413 unspent) appeared to allocate only $105,000 to homeless prevention services (via MetroCrest) while spending larger amounts on infrastructure projects like alley reconstruction. He questioned whether the funding should primarily address homelessness. Staff clarified that HUD imposes a 15% cap on public service expenditures from CDBG funds, so the city allocated the maximum allowed to MetroCrest, and that the city provides additional funding to MetroCrest through other budget sources. The public hearing was closed with no other speakers. Discussion Items - Parks and Recreation Amenity Fund Projects & Budget Requests (Worksession): - Recap of completed projects from last year: playground synthetic turf replacement at Martha Pointer, McKinnish, and Stenson parks; irrigation upgrades at athletic fields; lighting at McKinnish Dog Park. - Proposed FY2024 amenity fund projects (focus on recreation facilities): upgrades to senior center AV system, Crosby Rec Center kitchen and preschool room flooring, Rosemeade racquetball courts, and room renovations at Rosemeade. Total ask to be determined as part of budget process. - Additional one-time ATB (add-to-base) requests: Elm Fork Nature Preserve interior updates; installation of a National Fitness Campaign outdoor fitness court (likely at Josie Ranch area); lump sum for pavilion and playground upgrades at five parks (e.g., Branch Hollow). - Library Budget Requests (Worksession): - Library Director Jonathan Shue requested $75,000 one-time (non-recurring) for furniture refresh at Hebron & Josie branches. Neither library has had a major furniture refresh since opening (2001/2004). Current furniture is outdated, broken, or mismatched (over 35 chair varieties). The funds would prioritize immediate replacements and establish a standard refresh cycle. - Information Technology Project Progress and Budget Requests (Worksession): - Chief Information Officer Chris Trinconi provided status updates on four major enterprise projects: - ERP (Infor CloudSuite): Conference room pilots and data migration phase 1 complete; go-live scheduled for January 2024. - HRIS (Ceridian): Initial data migration complete; day-in-life sessions underway; go-live January 2024. - Fire records management system (Firehouse replacement): On hold pending dependencies on HRIS and ERP. - Utility billing system (Vertex One): Data migration complete; user acceptance testing underway; go-live October 2023. - Work order asset management system: Project kicked off; environments being created; go-live Q2 2025. - Future project requests (to be considered in budget): - 311 citizen engagement app/CRM: $80,000 one-time for discovery, design, development, and implementation. Would integrate with new systems to provide two-way communication and data tracking. - Chatbot (AI-powered): $80,000 one-time for first chatbot implementation to provide 24/7 citizen service and reduce repetitive inquiries. - IP Camera refresh: $999,990 one-time to replace 482 aging cameras (7-10 years old) across city facilities; includes hardware, installation, and cabling. - Professional services: $925,000 requested (down from $1.1M last year) for specialized IT project support (e.g., data warehouse engineer, security services) to supplement staff during system transitions. - Desktop refresh: 811 devices to be replaced; item coming to next council agenda. - Citywide fiber project: 38.3 miles of fiber; engineering phase underway (funded with ARPA dollars); council requested a future update. - Secondary data center: Partnership with City of Salina; scheduled Q3 2024. - Mayor and Council Reports: - Various council members reported attendance at: CPAC committee, governance meeting, DART meeting, 4th of July events, ribbon cuttings (Orchid Wellness Center, Pool Works), COG luncheon, School Partners USA graduation, Sahaja Yoga Meditation Center grand opening, One Eden meeting, and Make It Count summer camp visit to AT&T Stadium. - Councilmember Cline noted that TRA (Trinity River Authority) is projecting 17% annual rate increases for the next six years; suggested inviting TRA for an update. - Upcoming events: Christmas in July (already held), drive-in movie at Frankford Station on August 4, DART in-person meeting at Crosby Center on July 20. - Council retreat scheduled for July 20-21. Key Outcomes - Consent Agenda (Items 9-16): Approved unanimously by voice vote (motion by Mayor Pro Tem Cline, second by Councilmember Palacios). - Item 17 (CDBG Resolution): Approved unanimously after public hearing (motion by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Pendleton, second by Mayor Pro Tem Cline). The resolution adopts the Program Year 2023 Community Development Block Grant One-Year Plan of Action and Budget, totaling $890,000 ($727,587 new HUD funding plus $162,413 unspent funds). Allocations include: $200,000 for Carrollton Heights infrastructure (notice project), $200,000 for Crockett Drive Alley reconstruction, $190,000 for housing rehabilitation (minor/emergency repairs, People Helping People), $105,000 for MetroCrest homeless prevention services, $95,000 for code enforcement officer, and administration costs for next year's five-year consolidated plan preparation. - No other votes taken. Discussion items and future ATB requests will be considered during the budget process in August 2023.

The Carrollton Planning & Zoning Commission held a briefing at 6:15 p.m. and its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on July 6, 2023, in Council Chambers, City Hall, 1945 E. Jackson Road. Chairman Scott Windrow was absent; eight commission members were present. The commission approved meeting minutes, conducted public hearings on one daycare special use permit, one food-manufacturing special use permit, a requested continuance for a senior-living planned development, and three high school athletic field lighting cases, and received staff reports. The meeting adjourned at 8:18 p.m. Consent Calendar - The commission approved the June 1, 2023 meeting minutes by unanimous vote of all eight members present. No public comments were made on the consent agenda. Public Comments & Testimony - Case PLSUP 2023-043 (New Song Day Care): Ten appearance cards were submitted in opposition; Sung Chul Wu spoke, representing My Sprouts Academy, located about 1,000 feet from the church. He argued the zoning change would reduce the general welfare of nearby small businesses, worsen already crowded traffic on Hebron Parkway and SH 121, raised moral and religious objections, and said the church has about 2,000 members with parking already insufficient. He also said his own daycare has 18 children and parents already struggle with traffic. The remaining opposition cardholders chose not to speak, and their names were read into the record. - Case PLSUP 2023-049 (Dodla Dairy): Applicant Ramesh Bavaretti spoke in favor, requesting the special use permit for dairy manufacturing; no public opposition was received. - Case PLZPD 2023-051 (Parkway Senior Living): Caprice Gardner, a neighbor and Quell Creek HOA board member, spoke in opposition. She said she lived about 25 feet from the proposed site, raised concerns about the small lot, one-way ingress and egress, and the earlier daycare proposal, and asked whether multifamily zoning could later allow uses other than senior living. She also questioned the late continuance request and the 200-foot notification area. - Case PLZPD 2023-037 (R. L. Turner High School Athletic Fields): Aurelio Martinez Jr. spoke on behalf of his father, who lives on Cox Street, asking whether the project would affect or displace nearby homes; staff clarified the planned development boundary does not include homes. Maria Moreno, also on Cox Street, raised parking and traffic safety concerns, including existing congestion around the elementary school and narrow streets. - Case PLZPD 2023-034 (Creekview High School Athletic Fields): Emily Lavanos spoke in favor, saying the district needs lights for subvarsity home games and community benefits. Written comments from Brian and Carmen Giles, David Park, Doug Cruz, Freddie George, Calvin and Jean Tucker, and Robert and Diane Houston were a mix of support and opposition. - Case PLZPD 2023-036 (Newman Smith High School Lighted Athletic Field): Emily Lavanos spoke again in favor, mentioning busing costs and the need for lights at Newman Smith. Two comment cards from Matt Levine and Nora Smith were received, one in favor and one opposed. Discussion Items - New Song Day Care (PLSUP 2023-043): Staff reported the 14.88-acre property at 4220 Fairway Drive contains an existing church building of about 67,000 square feet; the daycare would occupy about 11 percent of the building, serve a maximum of 75 children, make no exterior changes, and operate from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Staff said a traffic impact analysis was not required because enrollment is below 75, and the parking lot provides more than double the queuing storage needed; a designated pickup and drop-off area is on the west side. Applicant Duncan Kim, an architect, said New Song Korean Baptist Church has a 48-year history and wants to help young couples remain in the church, not threaten neighboring businesses. The commission closed the public hearing and approved the case 7-1, with Commissioner Martin dissenting. - Dodla Dairy (PLSUP 2023-049): Staff reviewed the 1.54-acre site at 1408 Vinylex Drive in the Heavy Commercial district and recommended approval with stipulations, noting dairy and food manufacturing require a special use permit. Commissioner Foster asked whether other food manufacturers are nearby; staff said they do not review the type of product. Staff also noted overhead loading docks and existing manufacturing uses make the site suitable. The applicant requested the permit. The commission closed the public hearing and approved the case 7-1, with Commissioner Foster dissenting. - Parkway Senior Living (PLZPD 2023-051): Staff said the applicant requested a continuance to the August 3 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting to revise plans for the 1.233-acre site at 4108 Medical Parkway, zoned O-2, proposed for a planned development to allow multifamily residential. No applicant representative appeared. Commissioners discussed fairness to the public, notification requirements, transparency, and the risk of repeated continuances. A motion to keep the public hearing open and continue the case failed 5-3; a later motion to close the public hearing and continue the case to August 3 passed 8-0, which required new notices to property owners within 200 feet. - R. L. Turner High School Athletic Fields (PLZPD 2023-037): Staff presented the 15.02-acre site at Cox Street and School Road, proposing to repeal and reestablish PD 221 to add a lighted athletic field with 70-foot-tall lights, one canopy tree per 50 feet for screening, and a photometric plan meeting glare standards. Mike Romares, assistant athletic director for Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD, said the fields would host subvarsity football, JV football, and soccer, with the 9 p.m. time tied to lightning-delay practices and game durations. Commissioner Powell questioned whether the stipulation allowed events starting just before 9 p.m. to run late. The commission closed the public hearing and approved the case 7-1. - Creekview High School Lighted Athletic Fields (PLZPD 2023-034): Staff reviewed the 69.5-acre site at 3201 Old Denton Road and said PD-142 was created in 1996 and amended in 2006 to allow existing 60-foot softball and 80-foot baseball field lights. The proposal would repeal and reestablish PD-142 to add 70-foot football and track lighting that complies with the glare ordinance; the nearest residence is about 500 feet from the lights, and written commenters lived between 600 and 950 feet away. The commission closed the public hearing and approved the case 8-0. - Newman Smith High School Lighted Athletic Field (PLZPD 2023-036): Staff presented the 68.75-acre site at 2335 N. Josey Lane, currently zoned SF-12/20, and said the request establishes a new planned development for one 70-foot lighted athletic field. The proposed lights are about 30 to 35 feet from the alley and residential zoning to the west, but existing mature trees provide additional screening. Robert Boone, Newman Smith athletic campus coordinator and head football coach, spoke in favor, saying it is unfair for subvarsity athletes to play home games at middle schools. The commission closed the public hearing and approved the case 8-0. - Staff Reports: Staff reported City Council actions from the previous month, including approval of The Enclave subdivision; approval of the Integrity Branding special use permit; repeal of two special use permits at the Trinity Mills Transit Center; approval of a CZO text amendment reducing the minimum building height from six stories to five; and repeal of PD 159, which had reduced a gas station setback. Key Outcomes - Consent agenda approved unanimously. - PLSUP 2023-043 approved 7-1; forwarded to City Council for August 1, 2023. - PLSUP 2023-049 approved 7-1; forwarded to City Council for August 1, 2023. - PLZPD 2023-051 continued to the August 3, 2023 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting with the public hearing closed, by an 8-0 vote. - PLZPD 2023-037 approved 7-1; forwarded to City Council for August 1, 2023. - PLZPD 2023-034 approved 8-0; forwarded to City Council for August 1, 2023. - PLZPD 2023-036 approved 8-0; forwarded to City Council for August 1, 2023.

The Carrollton City Council met on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, beginning with a worksession at 5:45 p.m. and followed by the regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 1945 E. Jackson Road, Carrollton, TX. The council discussed proposed nuisance ordinance amendments, Fire Station 6 relocation options, and council meeting dates, then recognized community groups, heard public comment, and unanimously approved the consent agenda. Presentations & Recognitions - Recognized Carrollton Pride Day Festival organizers for holding their third annual event in support of the LGBTQ community during Pride Month. - Recognized DFW Suhoor Festival organizers for hosting the first DFW-area Suhoor Festival in Carrollton during Ramadan, with approximately 5,000 attendees. - Recognized Mel and Candy Umbreckas and CFB ISD for Casey's Run benefiting Special Olympics and honoring their late daughter, Casey. - Recognized PhilCon for hosting the Philippine Independence Day celebration in Carrollton, drawing more than 3,000 attendees and marking 125 years of Philippine independence. Consent Calendar The council unanimously approved consent agenda items 10-22, including: - Approval of the June 6, 2023 regular meeting minutes. - Purchase of furniture from Plano Office Supply through an interlocal agreement with Collin County Government Forum, not to exceed $69,451. - Payment to the School of EMS for paramedic training of ten firefighters through a Texas Department of State Health Services EMS Workforce Recruitment and Retention Program grant, not to exceed $80,000. - Purchase of technical rescue equipment from Metro Fire through an interlocal agreement with BuyBoard, not to exceed $82,000. - RFP 23-015 for sand and gravel supplies from CJA Enterprises LLP, annual amount not to exceed $131,469 and three-year total not to exceed $394,407. - Tennis court resurfacing and repair services from Dobbs Tennis Courts, Inc. through BuyBoard, not to exceed $59,486.90. - Amendment of IT products and services expenditures with Freeit Data Solutions on a Texas DIR agreement, increasing the total from $150,000 to a revised amount not to exceed $300,000. - Change Order No. 1 with A&B Construction, LLC for the Crosby Road Tract Drainage Improvements and Crosby at Broadway Sidewalk projects, not to exceed $82,779.60, increasing total project cost to $1,331,120.60. - Construction contract with KIK Underground, LLC for the Northland Estates Paving and Utility Improvements Project, not to exceed $5,266,909.50. - Ordinance establishing a temporary 60 mph construction zone speed limit on IH-35E from the southern Carrollton city limits to the Dallas County line. - Resolution declaring public need for Dudley Branch Hike and Bike Trail property rights, authorizing acquisition of two trail easements and a temporary construction easement, including potential eminent domain; combined appraised value $10,938. - Resolution appointing Nancy Cline as Mayor Pro Tempore and Rusty Pendleton as Deputy Mayor Pro Tempore, effective July 1, 2023. - Resolution reappointing Doug Hrbacek to the DART Board of Directors for a two-year term, effective July 1, 2023. Public Comments & Testimony - Micah Dumont, 4234 Lavaca Trail, spoke in opposition to the proposed nuisance ordinance amendments, arguing they infringe on homeowner property rights, could be enforced arbitrarily, lack clarity about what constitutes holiday decorations, may discriminate against religious communities such as Orthodox Christians, and could penalize owners of unregistered vehicles including deployed veterans. He urged community outreach instead of citywide restrictions. - Nadeem Narali, during the public forum, reported alleged illegal towing at an Office Depot behind Walmart and raised concerns about police conduct during the incident, requesting review of body camera footage. The mayor said staff would follow up. Discussion Items - Proposed Amendments to Chapter 92 'Nuisances': Environmental Services Director Cory Heifel presented amendments driven primarily by residential parking complaints, with additional proposed regulation of holiday decorations. Key proposals included seasonal dates for holiday decoration display and removal, parking restrictions within 7 feet of a mailbox and 3 feet of a driveway, limits on commercial trailers parked in residential areas, and a ban on parking that blocks trash or bulk waste collection. Staff reported more than 1,100 code enforcement parking actions last year and more than 600 by June of this year. Council requested refinements, including broader holiday language to respect diverse cultures and religions, benchmark comparisons, options for enforcement, and data on complaint locations before bringing the ordinance back for action. - Fire Station 6 Relocation Options: Fire Chief Michael Thomson reviewed five options. The recommended Option 5 is a city-owned 3.6-acre site on Frankford Road, which would place the station closer to the Trinity Mills and Frankford transit-oriented developments, avoid impacts to Kent Elementary School, and address concerns raised by the Indian Springs neighborhood. Council members expressed support for the community engagement and for proceeding with Option 5, while noting floodplain mitigation costs and future station planning considerations. - Council Meeting Dates for October 2023 through January 2024: City Secretary Chloe Sawatzky presented the schedule. October meetings would be October 10 and 24, November meetings November 7 and 21, December meetings December 5 and December 19 (subject to cancellation), and January 2024 meetings January 9 and 23. Council accepted the schedule. - Mayor and Council Reports: Council shared updates on Juneteenth events, community meetings, awards, the upcoming July 4 celebrations, and the annual council retreat. Key Outcomes - Consent agenda items 10-22 were approved unanimously as presented, with Item 21 naming Nancy Cline as Mayor Pro Tempore and Rusty Pendleton as Deputy Mayor Pro Tempore. - The nuisance ordinance discussion was informational; no ordinance was adopted. Staff will revise the draft and bring options back to council. - The council provided direction to continue with the recommended Fire Station 6 relocation site on Frankford Road and future station planning. - The council meeting calendar for October 2023 through January 2024 was accepted for posting. - Public forum items were referred to staff for follow-up.

The Carrollton City Council convened for a Regular Worksession and Regular Meeting on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at City Hall. The Worksession included an update from Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART). The Regular Meeting featured a large Consent Agenda, a contested rezoning case for the \"Enclave\" subdivision, and several zoning text amendments. Councilmember Jason Carpenter and Councilmember Daisy Palomo participated in their first regular meeting following their assumption of office on May 16, 2023. Worksession: DART Update - DART Board Representative Doug Braband and Executive Vice President Dee Leggett provided an update on the agency. Key highlights included the ongoing Silver Line project (on track for a late 2025 opening), the near-completion of the DGNO Mercer Yards relocation, and a focus on rider safety through initiatives like the \"DART Clean Team,\" elevator attendants, and increased security. - Discussion topics included the possibility of DART reimbursing the city for placing Carrollton police officers on trains, parking policies at transit stations, and the progress of the DCTA connection into Downtown Carrollton. Consent Calendar The following items were approved unanimously in a single block vote (Items 8-16, 18-28): - Approval of the May 2, 2023, and May 16, 2023, Regular Meeting Minutes. - RFP 23-016: Parks Department recreation facilities refresh from various vendors ($118,395.66). - Purchase of Cardio/Weight Equipment: For the Rosemeade Recreation Center from Comm-Fit ($310,178.12). - Bid 23-021: Asphalt Supplies 2023 from Austin Asphalt, Inc. ($90,000 annually). - Bid 23-018: Traffic Signal Equipment for Public Works ($400,000 annually). - Bid 23-009: Purchase and Installation of Commercial AMI Water Meters from Fortiline, Inc. ($11,000,000), covering the replacement of approximately 10,000 commercial meters. - Crosby Estates Section 1: Construction contract with 3D Paving and Contracting for paving and drainage improvements ($3,831,573.37) funded in part by the 2018 bond program. - Woven Health Clinic: Authorizing a contract for $100,000 for low- and moderate-income assistance programs. - Fire Department Reorganization: Reclassifying positions by reducing Sub-Apparatus Operators from 15 to 12 and increasing Firefighters from 79 to 82, with no net change in total authorized positions. - Property Tax Exemption: Increasing the Over-65 and Disabled Persons homestead exemption from $80,000 to $87,000 for Tax Year 2023. - Floodplain Ordinance (Ch. 174): Amendments to require manufactured homes and mechanical equipment to be at least one foot above the design flood elevation to maintain the city's CRS flood insurance rating. - Professional Services: Contracts for independent auditing (FORVIS, LLP, $143,500), DART drainage amendment (Carrollton Heights, $173,357.56), Downtown Streetscape Infill design (Gresham Smith, $371,380), and a second amendment to the Trinity Mills Station Master Development Agreement. - Various ordinances amending municipal code sections for consistency with state law. Public Comments & Testimony - Hebron Parkway Guardrail Project (Item 17): - Matt Garrett, HOA President of the Estates of High Country, expressed full support for the guardrail project, citing its importance for public safety and the long history of traffic incidents. - Caitlin Parks, a resident of Meadow Drive, provided harrowing testimony about a car crashing into her fence, urging swift action. - Keith Vanderberg, a long-time resident, endorsed the need for the guardrail and discussed the history of the issue. - The Enclave (Public Hearing - Item 29): - Tom Dabowski, a resident of Creekdale Court, expressed concerns about the northern portion of the site, drainage, and potential impact on his property. - Brian Farlow, representing the Parkside Estates HOA, spoke in support of the applicant's revised plan, noting the applicant agreed to join the HOA and abide by stricter deed restrictions. - Public Forum: - Susanna Dooling raised concerns about damage to wetlands and tree removal in the TC Jester Park area. Discussion Items - Item 17: Hebron Parkway Guardrail Project: The item was pulled from the Consent Agenda due to Council concerns. Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Cline questioned the design's compliance with ADA requirements, the lack of passing areas on the 4-foot sidewalk, and the discrepancy between the project rendering and the actual proposed guardrail height. Director of Engineering Jonathan Wheat explained the project's evolution from a screening wall to a guardrail due to right-of-way limits and cost increases. He acknowledged the single bid of $772,501 was well over the $465,000 engineer's estimate but strongly recommended approval citing the critical safety hazard. The Council approved the motion 6-1, with Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Cline opposing. - Item 29: The Enclave (Case PLZPD 2022-196): Staff presented the rezoning request for a 3.8-acre tract to establish a Planned Development (PD) with six single-family lots. The vote required a supermajority (6 votes) because owners of 20% or more of the adjacent land filed written protests. The Council discussed the development standards, including the minimum floor area of 3,000 square feet, the 80-foot minimum lot width, and alley-loaded garages. The HOA represented the revised plan had strong neighborhood support. The motion passed unanimously (7-0), meeting the supermajority threshold. - Item 32: TMTC Minimum Building Height: The Council approved an amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance reducing the minimum building height in the Trinity Mills Transit Center District from 6 stories to 5 stories. Staff cited market trends, construction costs, and that recent projects had received waivers for 5 stories. Key Outcomes - Consent Agenda: Approved unanimously (Items 8-16, 18-28). - Item 17 (Hebron Guardrail): Approved 6-1 (Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Cline opposed). - Item 29 (The Enclave): Approved 7-0 (supermajority threshold met). - Item 30 (Integrity Branding SUP): Approved 7-0. - Item 31 (Repeal of Two SUPs): Approved 7-0. - Item 32 (TMTC Height Reduction): Approved 7-0. - Item 33 (Repeal of PD-159): Approved 7-0.

The Carrollton Planning & Zoning Commission held a briefing session at 6:00 p.m. and a regular meeting beginning at 6:42 p.m. on June 1, 2023. All nine commissioners were present. The agenda included a staff training session (not discussed during the regular meeting) and a consent agenda with two items. No public hearings or other business items were considered. The meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m. Consent Calendar - Approval of Minutes: The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the May 4, 2023 meeting. - Final Plat – Diamond Flats, Lot 1, Block A: The commission approved a final plat for an approximately 6.79-acre tract located at the northwest corner of Carrollton Parkway and SH-121, dedicating easements and creating a lot of record (Case No. PLFP 2023-032). Public Comments & Testimony - No members of the public provided comments on the consent agenda items. Discussion Items - No discussion items were raised by commissioners or staff. Key Outcomes - Motion: Commissioner Doyle moved to approve the consent agenda (items 1 and 2); Commissioner Powell seconded. The motion passed unanimously (9-0). - Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 6:45 p.m.

The Carrollton City Council convened a brief worksession at 6:15 PM followed by its regular meeting at 7:00 PM on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Carrollton City Hall (2nd Floor). The council unanimously approved the consent agenda, including an ordinance canvassing the May 6, 2023 general election results (approved as amended with updated county totals), proclaimed National Police Week (May 14–20), honored outgoing councilmembers Adam Polter and Young Sung, and administered oaths of office to newly elected and re-elected officials: Jason Carpenter (Place 2), Daisy Palomo (Place 6), Andrew Palacios (Place 4), and Mayor Steve Babick. The meeting adjourned at 8:27 PM. Consent Calendar - Approved the regular meeting minutes of April 4, 2023, and April 18, 2023. - Authorized the City Manager to purchase CityView software licensing and maintenance from Harris Computer Systems in the amount of $103,228.95, for a two-year amount not to exceed $216,780.80 (including a 10% contingency for potential inflationary increases in 2024). The software supports Code Enforcement, Building Inspection, Community Development, and Environmental Quality operations. - Approved RFP 23-020 for Parks fertilizer supplies from various vendors (BWI Companies primary for items 1, 2, 3, 6, and 8; Helena Agri Enterprises primary for items 4, 5, 7, and 9) at $90,000 annually, for a total three-year contract value not to exceed $270,000. Five vendors responded. - Approved RFP 23-019 for Parks plant protection chemicals from Helena Agri Enterprises, LLC at $90,000 annually, for a total three-year contract value not to exceed $270,000. Three vendors responded; staff stated Helena was selected as the primary vendor for having the lowest overall cost per item, although the bid tabulation shows Heritage Professional Products’ response total ($498,956.56) below Helena’s ($679,288.50). - Accepted the Investment Officer’s Quarterly Report for the second quarter ended March 31, 2023, fulfilling the Public Funds Investment Act (Chapter 2256, Texas Government Code). - Authorized the City Manager to negotiate and execute a contract renewal with Freedom Commercial Services, LLC for mowing and code violation abatement services through an interlocal agreement with the City of Lewisville, in an amount not to exceed $83,029. - Adopted the ordinance canvassing the returns and declaring the results of the May 6, 2023 general election, as amended with updated Collin, Dallas, and Denton county results. Councilmember Pendleton moved approval of consent items 7–14 with item 14 as amended; Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Nancy Cline seconded; the motion passed unanimously. Public Comments & Testimony - No appearance cards were submitted. Mayor Babick closed the public comment period with no speakers. Presentations & Ceremonies - Mayor Babick read a proclamation honoring National Police Week, recognizing the week of May 14–20, remembering fallen Carrollton officer Stephen R. Notham II, and presenting the proclamation to Assistant Chief West and Sergeant Rodriguez. - The council acknowledged outgoing Councilmember Adam Polter with a street sign, a compiled photo book of his service, and flowers. Polter thanked staff and challenged the new council to ask questions, be brave, and vote in the minority when representing residents requires it, while urging continued cybersecurity vigilance following the 2019 ransomware attack. - The council acknowledged outgoing Councilmember Young Sung, Carrollton’s first Korean-American elected official, with a street sign, a photo book, and flowers. Sung expressed pride in building a cultural bridge between Korean and non-Korean communities and encouraged residents to begin change at the local government level. - Former mayor and current Denton County Commissioner Kevin Falconer (rendered “Kevin Faulkner” in previous meeting minutes) administered the State of Texas oath of office to Jason Carpenter (Place 2), Daisy Palomo (Place 6), Andrew Palacios (Place 4), and Mayor Steve Babick. Discussion Items - Multiple council members expressed condolences over the May 6 shooting in Allen, Texas, and described attending the funeral at New Song Church in Carrollton. Councilmember Fleming affirmed his belief that weapons designed for war should not be sold on the streets and expressed support for red flag laws; Councilmember Polter cited his military experience and the sight of a small coffin at the funeral; Councilmember Sung thanked the Carrollton Police Department for its support at the service. - Councilmember Fleming reported attending a fentanyl awareness event with U.S. Senator John Cornyn, Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot, and Carrollton Police Chief Roberto Arredondo, and called for action on the fentanyl crisis. - Councilmembers reported on community events: Metrocrest Services reopening its food pantry at its new facility (with a future sign request expected), a Wood Lake kayak cleanup on April 29–30 that removed 37 bags of trash, the Parks Department student art show at the Crosby Recreation Center, an Armenian genocide presentation at St. Sarkis Armenian Church, and Metrocrest Leadership program graduations. - A council member noted a complaint filed with Denton County that the Rosemeade Recreation Center closed five minutes early on election day because a reference clock was set fast, briefly denying some voters; Mayor Babick responded that the city will ensure future election sites abide by posted hours. Key Outcomes - Consent agenda items 7–14 passed unanimously (7-0), with item 14 (election canvass) approved as amended. - Election results canvassed: Steve Babick was re-elected mayor with 4,522 votes (53.21%) over Adam Polter (2,471; 29.08%) and Young Sung (1,505; 17.71%), out of 8,498 ballots cast. Jason Carpenter won Place 2 with 5,076 votes (62.83%) over Eddie Lopez (3,003; 37.17%). Andrew Palacios won Place 4 with 4,666 votes (58.50%) over Brittney Verdell (3,310; 41.50%). Daisy Palomo won Place 6 with 5,087 votes (62.39%) over Mike Dooling (3,067; 37.61%). Note: the ordinance’s tabulation table labels the Carpenter/Lopez contest “Place 1,” while the ordinance’s Section 3 and the swearing-in ceremony identify the seat as Place 2 — a discrepancy in the record. - Newly sworn officials stated priorities: Palomo emphasized public safety, fentanyl prevention, infrastructure maintenance, continued property tax reduction (noting nine years of declining tax rates), partnership with the school district, and cultural arts programs; Carpenter cited budgets, tax rates, public safety staffing, and infrastructure; Mayor Babick committed to public safety, redevelopment (“Carrollton Renaissance”), infrastructure, diversity, and economic development, noting the city allocated twice the prior year’s amount and three times the 10-year average for infrastructure, and described the Trinity Mills transformation as projected to bring about $17 million per year and 3,500–5,000 jobs. - Outgoing members offered parting positions: Polter expressed concern that the city may be doing “less with less,” that police staffing is below average for a city of Carrollton’s size, urged the council to stop what he characterized as overspending for developers (citing more than $30 million contemplated for Trinity Mills Station), and called for equitable spending between North and South Carrollton; Sung expressed pride in representing Carrollton’s Korean-American community and urged young people to participate in local government. - The meeting adjourned at 8:27 PM.

The Carrollton Planning & Zoning Commission held a regular meeting on May 4, 2023, at 6:30 PM in the Council Chambers. Seven of nine commissioners were present (Commissioners Kramer and Taylor absent). The meeting addressed a consent agenda (minutes and a replat) and two public hearings: the repeal of Planned Development No. 159 and a special use permit for screen printing. All votes were unanimous (7-0). Consent Calendar - Agenda Items 1 & 2: Approved unanimously. Minutes of the April 6, 2023 meeting were approved. A replat of Carrollton Commerce Center, Lot 2, Block F (approximately 1.548 acres at the northwest corner of Old Denton Road and Crowley Drive) was approved to dedicate and abandon easements to a lot of record (Case No. PLRP 2023-022). No public comments were received. Discussion Items - Public Hearing: Repeal of Planned Development No. 159 (Case No. PLZPD 2023-026): Staff presented a request to repeal PD-159 for a 0.63-acre tract at 2775 East Trinity Mills Road (northwest corner of Marsh Lane and East Trinity Mills Road). The PD originally allowed a 5-foot rear setback (reduced from 10 feet) for a gas station that was demolished about 20 years ago; the current shell building houses a salon with no setback issue. Staff found no value in retaining the PD. No public testimony was offered. The commission closed the public hearing and approved the repeal unanimously. - Public Hearing: Special Use Permit for Integrity Branding (Case No. PLSUP 2023-028): Staff requested approval of a special use permit (SUP) for miscellaneous manufacturing (screen printing on clothing and textiles) at 1407 Westway Circle, a 0.50-acre tract zoned PD-87 (Heavy Commercial). The applicant, Scott Karstins, stated his family-owned business (occupied the building from 2003-2016, later leased to Reflection Glass) plans to return with two screen printing machines and dryers. There will be no building additions. Staff noted no public comments and deemed the use appropriate for the commercial/industrial area. Commissioner Powell asked if an SUP would transfer to a future tenant; staff clarified any different miscellaneous manufacturing use would require a new SUP. Commissioner Doyle asked about odors; the applicant stated inks have no odor. Commissioner Foster asked about environmental impact; Building Inspection staff noted an environmental survey form is required but typically completed near permitting. The commission closed the public hearing and approved the SUP with staff stipulations unanimously. Key Outcomes - Consent agenda approved (Items 1 and 2) – unanimous 7-0. - Case PLZPD 2023-026 (Repeal of PD-159) approved – forwarded to City Council on June 6, 2023. - Case PLSUP 2023-028 (Integrity Branding) approved with staff stipulations – forwarded to City Council on June 6, 2023. - Meeting adjourned at 6:51 PM.

The Carrollton City Council met on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at 7:00 PM in City Hall. The meeting included two proclamations, a unanimous consent agenda approval, and a public forum with two speakers. The meeting adjourned at 7:16 PM. Proclamations - Mayor Steve Babick presented a proclamation declaring May 2023 as Building Safety Month in Carrollton. Building Official Brett King and team joined at the podium. The proclamation highlighted the role of building safety officials, architects, engineers, and tradespeople in ensuring safe construction and resilience against hazards. - Mayor Babick also presented a proclamation recognizing Professional Municipal Clerks Week (April 30 – May 6, 2023), honoring City Secretary Chloe Sawatzky and the work of municipal clerks in record management, elections, and transparency. Consent Calendar - Item 4: Authorized the City Manager to purchase licensing and maintenance from Hyland Software for $65,925.99 (two-year total not to exceed $131,851.98) for the city's document repository system. - Item 5: Authorized Contract Amendment No. 2 with MESA Design Associates, Inc. for additional engineering services for the Neighborhood Park Project at Warmington Drive and Plano Parkway. The additional amount was $45,928.00, bringing the revised contract total to $280,892.00. The amendment covers design for a box culvert extension to widen Warmington Drive and add a sidewalk, and phasing the project to allow early construction of a parking lot (130 spaces) for Hebron High School. - Item 6: Approved an agreement with Roadmaster Striping LLC for street pavement markings, using an interlocal agreement with the City of Allen, in an amount not to exceed $300,000.00 for arterial roadway striping. - All consent items were approved unanimously on a motion by Councilmember Adam Polter, seconded by Councilmember Young Sung. Public Comments & Testimony - Public Comment on Agenda Items: No speakers approached the podium during the public comment period for consent agenda items 4, 5, and 6. - Public Forum (non-agenda items): Two residents spoke: - Mr. Vitovich (address not provided) expressed grievances against the police department and called for the firing of a police officer, alleging misconduct and lack of action on neighbor disputes. He criticized Republican leadership, linking it to gun violence. The Mayor (serving as chair) reminded him to direct comments to the chair and ended his time after approximately two minutes. - DeAndre Murphy (4253 Hunt Drive, Carrollton) asked about the public forum time limit (stating the website listed five minutes but only two were given) and discussed the Korean Exchange program at Newman Smith High School. He expressed strong support for the program, citing personal benefits from his participation (understanding Korean culture, career networking). He urged council to support reinstating the program and indicated he would contact the school superintendent and CC council members. Key Outcomes - The two proclamations were presented and accepted. - Consent agenda items 4, 5, and 6 were approved unanimously (no roll call vote recorded; Mayor Pro Tem Andrew Palacios presided). - The public forum was closed with no further action taken on items raised (as they were not on the agenda). - The meeting adjourned at 7:16 PM.