Public Meetings - Carrollton, Texas

On September 13, 2022, the Carrollton City Council met at City Hall for its scheduled 5:00 p.m. pre-meeting/executive session, worksession, and 7:00 p.m. regular meeting. The council unanimously adopted the FY2023 operating and capital budget, set a property tax rate of 56.250 cents per $100 valuation, approved a 25-item consent agenda, and approved a zoning amendment for a proposed 62-unit multifamily development at 4050 SH-121. The meeting opened with proclamations recognizing Live United Month and New Song Church's retiring pastor, and it closed with a public forum and council reports. Presentations and Proclamations - The council presented a proclamation recognizing September 2022 as Live United Month. Representatives of United Way of Denton County accepted and spoke about one in three Denton County households being in poverty or below a stability wage, urging continued partnership. - The council presented a proclamation honoring New Song Church and retiring Pastor Daniel Park. Councilmember Young Sung and church representatives spoke about the church's community service and partnership with Carrollton public safety. Consent Calendar - The council approved consent agenda items 9 through 33 unanimously by 7-0 roll call, with Councilmember Richard Fleming participating remotely. - Approved minutes of the August 16 and August 30, 2022 regular meetings. - Authorized RFP 22-030 for arterial street panel replacement to Talbran Enterprises LLC as primary vendor and Macval Associates LLC as secondary vendor, first year $2,000,000 and total not to exceed $6,000,000. - Authorized RFP 22-029 for the secondary alley improvement program to Macval Associates LLC, first year $1,500,000 and total not to exceed $4,500,000. - Approved purchase of four Public Works trucks from Southwest International Truck Center for $609,026.45 and one rugby-body dump truck from Roush Truck Center for $93,288.71 through BuyBoard interlocal agreements. - Authorized a bridge repair contract with IBCTX, LLC for Frankford Road at Furneaux Creek for $233,475.00 after rejecting a nonresponsive lower bid; and rejected all bids for the Capital Parkway/Luna Road traffic signal project, directing in-house construction instead. - Acknowledged annual service plan updates for Carrollton Castle Hills Public Improvement Districts No. 1 and No. 2. - Amended City Manager delegation authority to include the Chief Financial Officer, amended the comprehensive fee schedule effective October 1, 2022, and reaffirmed City Manager spending authority up to $50,000 per project or interlocal agreement. - Approved numerous resolutions, including the TxDOT gateway monument sign interlocal agreement; CP&Y lift station evaluation engineering for $149,860; the Atmos Cities Steering Committee rate settlement; Ceridian human resources information system for up to $1,075,000 over five years; Walter P. Moore contract amendment for Carrollton Heights NOTICE design for $234,070; Fiduciary Committee Charter revisions; Gallagher cyber insurance coverage for $115,350 in year one and $461,400 total; a $650,000 CDBG subrecipient agreement with Metrocrest Services; nomination of Mike Land to the TML Risk Pool Board; TML-IRP coverage for $1,181,000 in year one and $2,362,000 total; a Firefly Development demolition contract for $93,500; and Cardno work order and asset management software for $1,690,180. Public Comments & Testimony - No speakers came forward during the agenda-item public comment period before the consent agenda. - At the zoning public hearing, applicant Fahim Khan, an architect with FK Architect, spoke in favor of the project, noting enhanced landscaping, amenities, and design consistency with the adjacent apartments. - At the public hearing on the FY2023 budget and tax rate, no citizens commented. - During the public forum, Stanley Hobbs asked for property tax relief and better outreach about homestead exemptions for residents turning 65, saying his tax bill exceeded his monthly Social Security payment and his city, county, and school district freeze dates were inconsistent. - James Lockridge, who said he farms over 1,500 acres in Carrollton, argued that Texas law does not classify high grass and weeds as a nuisance, accused code compliance staff, including Brian Passwaters, of harassment, and said the city's mowing of his property had cost him over six figures. He asked city officials to meet with him before the dispute escalates. Discussion Items - CFO Diana Vaughn reported that Denton Central Appraisal District had provided its certified roll and processed an additional $62.5 million in exemptions, resulting in a net wash in projected values. Carrollton's 20% homestead exemption is worth about 5.5 cents on the tax rate. - Staff presented a 10-year capital spending comparison showing a projected FY2023 capital program of approximately $58 million, the largest in 20 years, roughly 184% of FY2022's $30.8 million and well above the 10-year average of $28.3 million. - The council discussed employee compensation. A staff survey of benchmark cities showed an average total compensation increase of 5.62%. The council reached consensus to fund the 5.62% package, composed of the budgeted 4% plus a 1.62% market adjustment, making it the largest employee raise in 20 years. - On public safety officers, staff reported one new public safety officer already hired and a second hire in progress. Councilmember Christopher Axberg initially suggested removing the new position until previously approved positions were filled, but the council ultimately kept one funded public safety officer in the budget. - The council extensively debated Woven Health Clinic's $400,000 funding request. The Community Services Committee had recommended quarterly funding of $50,000 contingent on matching funds, up to $200,000. Councilmember Adam Polter argued for the full $400,000, citing roughly 1,000 Carrollton residents served at about $400 per resident per year. Other members supported the committee's cautious approach, and the council agreed to a compromise of $100,000 firm funding plus $100,000 in contingency, to be revisited after six months. Woven was also seeking help from State Representative Julie Johnson and other sources. - For the tax rate, the council reviewed impact tables showing a two-cent cut would give a typical homestead a tax bill of about $1,409, up $70 from $1,339, though about $30 lower in inflation-adjusted terms. Councilmember Polter preferred a 1.5-cent cut with the difference going to employee salaries, while Councilmember Fleming preferred 2.5 cents but agreed to two. The council's consensus was a two-cent reduction, to 56.250 cents per $100 valuation. Key Outcomes - Adopted the FY2023 operating and capital budget ordinance for October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2023 (Item 36), unanimously, with a 5.62% total compensation package and approximately $58 million in capital spending. - Set the 2022 tax rate at 56.250 cents per $100 valuation (Item 37), a two-cent reduction from the proposed 58.25-cent rate and the ninth consecutive annual tax-rate decrease. The ordinance included the state-required statement that the maintenance-and-operations rate will raise more property tax revenue than last year. - Passed the resolution ratifying the property tax increase reflected in the FY2022-2023 budget (Item 38), unanimously. - Approved the consent agenda (Items 9-33) unanimously. - Approved Case No. PLZ 2022-89, amending PD-197 at 4050 SH-121 to allow multifamily residential with modified standards, unanimously. The approved conceptual plans show a three-story, approximately 87,207-square-foot building with 62 units, 119 parking spaces, and a 15-foot landscape buffer; the Planning and Zoning Commission had recommended approval 8-0 on August 4, 2022. - Directed staff to finalize the budget with the approved compensation increase, Woven Health funding structure, and two-cent tax-rate reduction as incorporated in the adopted ordinances. Mayor and Council Reports - Councilmembers shared community updates and event announcements, including World of Foodies on September 17, a planned Carrollton Public Safety Fair, Metrocrest Services' new building construction, the back-to-school football game, and condolences for Deacon Philip Webb.

The City of Carrollton Planning & Zoning Commission held a regular meeting on September 1, 2022, at 7:03 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. Eight of nine commissioners were present, with Commissioner Foster absent. The Commission approved a consent agenda, took action on one individual consideration item, held public hearings on eight items, and received an address from the new Mayor. The meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m. Consent Calendar - Minutes: The Commission unanimously approved the meeting minutes from August 4, 2022. Individual Consideration: Texas Highlands Replat - Texas Highlands Addition, Phase 4 Lot 3R (PLSW 2022-122 / PLRP 2022-120): The Commission unanimously approved a replat and sidewalk waiver for an approximately 6.26-acre tract at the northwest corner of Belmeade Drive and Golden Bear Drive. The sidewalk waiver was granted to protect mature live oak trees, mitigated by a proposed mid-block crosswalk. Public Hearings & Commission Actions Item 3: Lone Star Villas Replat (PLRP 2022-118) - Project: A replat combining three adjoining tracts into 19 townhome lots on approximately 2.85 acres at the southeast corner of Old Denton Road and Whitlock Lane. - Public Comment: Three comment cards were submitted indicating support. No oral testimony was given against the project. - Action: The Commission unanimously approved the replat, officially finding the right-of-way dedication to be necessary and proportional to the proposed development. Item 4: Pour Choices Amusement Arcade SUP (PLSUP 2022-113) - Project: A Special Use Permit for an amusement arcade (excluding adult arcade) in a 2,455 sq. ft. suite at 1107 South Broadway Street. - Public Comment: Architect Terry Wright spoke in favor of the project and asked staff to clarify the distinction between coin-operated arcade machines and free gaming machines found in restaurants. - Action: The Commission unanimously approved the SUP with staff stipulations. Item 5: Diamond Flats PD Amendment (PLZ 2022-116) - Project: An amendment to Planned Development District 163 to allow a four-story, 328-unit multifamily development with 5,000 sq. ft. of ground-floor retail and a six-story parking garage on 6.9 acres at the northwest corner of Carrollton Parkway and SH 121. - Public Comment: Tim Hare (Church Administrator) and Pastor Brent Taylor of First Baptist Church of the Fields spoke strongly in favor of the project. Taylor cited the church's near-unanimous vote of support and expressed a preference for multifamily over retail to ensure a compatible use with the church's community sports complex. - Action: The Commission unanimously approved the PD amendment. The case was forwarded to City Council for consideration on October 11, 2022. Item 6: Repeal of Planned Development 124 (PLZ 2022-132) - Project: City-initiated repeal of a PD for a 1.21-acre tract at 1401 West Hebron Parkway, originally approved for a car wash. The PD was deemed unnecessary after a Special Use Permit was recently approved for the site. - Action: Unanimously approved and forwarded to City Council. Item 7: Repeal of Planned Development 139 (PLZ 2022-129) - Project: City-initiated repeal of a PD for a 4.62-acre tract at the southeast corner of North Josey Lane and East Trinity Mills Road, originally approved for a cell tower. The PD was deemed unnecessary after an SUP recently allowed a taller tower. - Action: Unanimously approved and forwarded to City Council. Item 8: Repeal of Planned Development 191 (PLZ 2022-128) - Project: City-initiated repeal of a PD for a 66.46-acre tract at the northwest corner of Belt Line Road and Columbian Club Drive. The PD provided alternative building material standards, which are now preempted by state law, and was deemed inflexible for redevelopment. - Action: Unanimously approved and forwarded to City Council. Item 9: Landscaping Text Amendments (PLZT 2022-133) - Project: A comprehensive update to Article XXV (Landscaping and Buffering) of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. - Key Changes: Update terminology and organization; increase minimum landscape area from 10% to 15% of total lot area; allow curbless parking lot islands for innovative stormwater management; increase minimum buffer width from 5 ft to 10 ft; update tree planting ratios; and establish a variance process via the Board of Adjustment for artificial turf in hardship situations (artificial turf remains prohibited in city parkways). - Action: Unanimously approved (8-0). Item 10: Infill Development PD Text Amendment (PLZT 2021-249) - Project: An amendment to Article XIX to allow Planned Development districts on lots smaller than five acres specifically for the purpose of infill development, a response to the city reaching 98% build-out. - Public Comment: This item drew significant public testimony. Members of Grace Lutheran Church spoke in favor, stating the flexibility would allow them to develop underutilized property. Several residents (Candy Peak Ross, Cindy Hilton, Jean Bassinger, Henry Lee, Rahat Khan, Barbara Rayleigh) spoke in opposition, arguing the change constitutes a de facto zoning change that threatens residential neighborhoods, encourages overdevelopment, and circumvents existing development tools. - Commission Debate: Commissioners expressed mixed views. Denholm characterized the change as minor given the existing public hearing process. Windrow and Yarborough were initially on the fence, emphasizing the need for high quality standards. Powell supported it, arguing the formal PD process is a strong tool for managing infill development quality. - Action: The motion to approve the text amendment with staff stipulations passed. The case was forwarded to City Council for consideration on October 11, 2022. Other Business - Mayor's Address: The new Mayor addressed the Commission, thanking them for their diligent service and emphasizing the importance of their detailed reviews and recommendations as vital input for the City Council's decision-making process.

On Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at 5:45 PM, the Carrollton City Council held a regular worksession in City Hall to review the agenda, discuss the Denton Central Appraisal District (DCAD), consider Woven Clinic funding, deliberate on the Fiscal Year 2023 preliminary budget and rate/fee changes, and share reports. No formal votes were taken during the worksession; final budget and tax-rate decisions were scheduled for September 13, 2022. Denton Central Appraisal District - DCAD board chair Mr. Atwood reported that the DCAD board had approved a $17.997 million FY2023 budget after an initial version above $18 million. Because a majority of Denton County's 61 taxing entities voted by the August 29 deadline to reject the budget, DCAD will hold a budget workshop on September 13 and a later public hearing before adopting a revised budget. - The rejected budget added 18 full-time equivalent positions effective January 1, 2023, including eight residential appraisers, nine additional Appraisal Review Board members, technology improvements, and seasonal labor. A consultant had recommended 124 total FTEs; the chairman said about 81 positions are currently filled. He gave inconsistent approved-FTE figures during the discussion, citing 84 at one point and 87 later. - The chairman reported 107,000 protests filed in 2022, 6,000 overtime hours by staff, 25 seasonal employees, and 26 active ARB members running 6 to 7 panels that heard nearly 23,000 protests. More than three-quarters of protests were resolved informally, and residential appraised values rose about 25 percent countywide. - Atwood acknowledged that DCAD has failed to produce certified values by the deadline in two of the last three years. The current plan is to reach the 95 percent certification threshold by September 9. He also said the board has heard concerns about leadership and is considering retaining a law firm to conduct an internal review that would report directly to the board, not through the chief appraiser. - Council members raised concerns about leadership, customer service, timeliness, transparency, and the chief appraiser's rebuttal to a prior consultant review. Mayor Steve Babick said he favored a leadership change, while Councilmember Polter preferred at least a leadership review with change as a possible outcome. Several other council members supported a vote of no confidence. Council reached consensus to send a written letter or proclamation to DCAD stating those concerns; no formal city vote was taken. Woven Clinic Funding - The Community Funding Committee reported on its earlier meeting with Woven Clinic. Woven serves Carrollton residents only from its Carrollton facility, and the location was chosen partly because MetroCrest Hospital Authority provides free rent. The clinic identified and corrected three ineligible reimbursement requests. - The committee noted that the $724,000 federal CARES Act/CDBG grant ends in September, with about $183,000 still unspent. Because it is a reimbursement-based grant, the unspent money will likely be returned to the federal government. - Woven President Lisa presented a proposed patient-centered medical home model with $75-per-month memberships for unlimited primary care, dietitian services, mental health care, and some labs. Low-income patients would continue with small copays. The projections showed a $380,000 deficit in 2023 and a $149,600 deficit in 2024, with a surplus expected by the third year. - Lisa asked the city for $380,000 in gap funding. She said $200,000 would be the minimum needed to keep the Carrollton clinic open with reduced services, and that without funding the clinic would likely have to discharge about 1,000 patients. She also said she did not want to rely on federal funds again and was actively seeking other grants. - Council members asked about the previous budget forecast, the difference between this model and a concierge program, women's health services, funding from other governments, and the minimum amount needed. Councilmember Polter objected to characterizing the request as a rounding error, noting that city taxpayer money would have to be shifted from other services. Several council members praised the clinic's mission. No funding decision was made; the item will be considered during the final budget discussions on September 13. Fiscal Year 2023 Preliminary Budget and Rate/Fee Changes - CFO Diana Vaughn reviewed tax impacts using the average non-senior homestead taxable value, which rose from $229,000 to $250,000. If the tax rate stays flat, the average city tax increase would be about $120. A one-cent, one-and-a-half-cent, or two-cent rate cut would reduce that increase. Because of last year's senior exemption increase, seniors would remain relatively flat, and a one-and-a-half-cent cut could produce an actual reduction for seniors. - Staff presented a straw-man scenario that included a 1 percent one-time Carrollton Difference payment, a total employee pay increase of 5.5 percent, compensation study market adjustments, a two-cent tax-rate cut, and other proposed items. Under that scenario, pay-as-you-go capital would fall to about $1.7 million. If DCAD provides an additional $586,000 in certified value, that pay-go amount would drop to about $1.1 million. - Staff noted that every 1 percent general-fund pay raise costs about $608,000, while each cent of tax-rate cut costs about $1.8 million. Council members emphasized employee retention, public safety staffing, and economic development. Councilmember Sung raised concerns about economic development staffing and losing recruitment opportunities; the city manager said the master planning process should come first and that future needs might be filled through contracted services rather than new staff. - No budget decisions were made. Staff will incorporate final DCAD numbers on September 12 and bring revised budget pages to a long work session before the September 13 regular meeting, when the FY2023 budget, tax rate, and related decisions are scheduled for adoption. Mayor and Council Reports - Councilmember Sung reported on his recent trip to South Korea, where he met international officials and shared Carrollton challenge coins. He described the trip as an opportunity to represent Carrollton internationally. - The mayor and others reported on I-35E Phase 2 and Silver Line construction updates, including upcoming lane closures and rail crossings. Residents can subscribe to traffic alerts by texting 35E Phase 2 to 469-353-2101. - A councilmember noted an issue with the floor at American Legion Post 597 in downtown Carrollton and mentioned the upcoming chili cook-off on September 10. Boards and commissions applications are due September 9. Executive Session - Council moved into executive session under Texas Government Code Sections 551.071 and 551.074 for private legal consultation and deliberation on the evaluation of the City Manager. No post-executive-session action is captured in the available transcript. Key Outcomes - DCAD: Council reached consensus to send a letter or proclamation expressing concerns about DCAD leadership, endorsing an independent review, and leaving leadership change as a possible outcome. - Woven Clinic: The funding request will be carried into the budget spreadsheet; no final funding decision was made. - Budget and tax rate: Final decisions were deferred to September 13, after updated DCAD certified values are received.

The Carrollton City Council held a regular worksession and meeting on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, beginning with a pre-meeting at 5:45 PM and the regular meeting at 7:00 PM. The council discussed and took action on the Fiscal Year 2023 preliminary budget, a bond election ordinance, and other consent agenda items. Public comments were heard on several community issues. Consent Calendar - Items 8 through 12 and 15 through 16 were approved unanimously (7-0) by roll call vote. These included approval of minutes from previous meetings (July 15-16 strategic planning session, July 26 regular meeting, August 2 regular meeting), software maintenance agreements with Oracle (two-year total not to exceed $225,000), an amendment to a Microsoft licensing enterprise agreement including Azure cloud services (annual amount not to exceed $868,589.50), a resolution for engineering design services for the Webb Chapel Road reconstruction project, acceptance of the investment officer's quarterly report for the third quarter ended June 30, 2022, and an agreement with AT&T/FirstNet for cellular communication services (three-year total not to exceed $849,600). Items 13 and 14 were pulled for separate consideration. Public Comments & Testimony - John Sutter (2304 Watermill Court) spoke in support of the proposed bond package, noting the city's conservative approach to debt and encouraging residents to vote yes on all five propositions. - James Lockridge expressed opposition to the city's code compliance actions against his agricultural property, arguing the nuisance ordinance violates state law. He requested a meeting and asked for a hold on citations pending investigation. - Amber Ramirez (2811 Staffordshire Drive) raised concerns about a short-term rental property next door, citing safety, noise, and privacy issues. She asked the council for stronger regulations on short-term rentals. - Chris Toby (Nottingham HOA president) reinforced Ramirez's comments, urging stronger code enforcement for short-term rentals. - Pat Cochran (former Mayor Pro Tem) advocated for the creation of an arts and culture commission, citing the city's diversity and the success of similar programs in neighboring cities. - John Sutter (second appearance) suggested that the city coordinate with plumbers for a reduced fixed fee when issuing sewer inspection violations, to assist residents unable to make repairs themselves. Discussion Items - Fiscal Year 2023 Preliminary Budget and Rate/Fee Changes (Worksession): City CFO and staff presented an overview of the preliminary budget, including property tax rate scenarios, additions to base (ATBs), and employee compensation. Council discussed various ATBs, such as: - Public Safety Officer positions (2): Deferred for further consideration pending current hiring. - Fire station cosmetic improvements ($167,400): Consensus to fund. - CPR training program ($42,230): Moved from recurring to non-recurring for one year, with a search for grant funding. - Library improvements at Hebron & Josey ($300,000): Supported. - Parks master plan update: Supported. - Dog park lights ($35,000): Supported. - Generator funding: Consensus to fund one generator initially (estimated $515,000-$610,000) for either Crosby Rec or Central Service Center. - Traffic calming program increase: Supported; staff to evaluate further. - Other items discussed included sidewalk improvements, animal shelter improvements, Christmas in Carrollton expansion, and payment kiosk. - Employee wage increases: Council expressed desire to approach a 6% total increase (built-in 4% plus adjustments) and maintain the one-time Carrollton Difference payment. Final decisions deferred until receipt of complete appraisal data from Denton County. - Bond Election Ordinance (Item 13): Councilmember Polter expressed objections to Proposition C ($18.9M for parks, including an indoor walking track and Perry Barn event center) and Proposition E ($2M for trails specifically mentioning TC Rice Park). He argued that TC Rice is unknown to voters and that the language was misleading. After debate, Councilmember Pendleton moved to approve the ordinance as written, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Cline. The motion passed 6-2, with Councilmembers Polter and Fleming opposed. The ordinance orders a bond election on November 8, 2022, for five propositions totaling $136,950,000. - Webb Chapel Road Design Contract (Item 14): A resolution authorizing a professional services contract with Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson for engineering design ($339,185) was approved unanimously (6-0, with Councilmember Klein abstaining due to a conflict). Key Outcomes - Consent agenda (Items 8-12, 15-16) approved 7-0. - Bond election ordinance (Item 13) approved 6-2; bond propositions will appear on the November 8, 2022 ballot. - Webb Chapel Road design contract (Item 14) approved 6-0. - Budget ATBs: Council provided direction on numerous items, with final decisions on employee raises and tax rate cuts to be made at the August 30 and September 13 meetings, contingent on updated appraisal data. - Tax rate: Council indicated interest in a possible tax rate reduction of 1 to 2 cents per $100 valuation, pending budget adjustments. - Future meetings: The next worksession on August 30, 2022, will include further budget discussions and a presentation from Woven Health Clinic regarding a funding request.

The Planning & Zoning Commission of Carrollton, Texas, held a briefing session at 6:30 p.m. and a regular meeting in Council Chambers at City Hall, 1945 E. Jackson Rd. The regular meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m. and adjourned at 7:57 p.m. Eight of nine commission members were present; Vice Chair Commissioner Windrow was absent. The commission approved consent items and a church-campus replat, denied a requested special use permit for a smoking lounge, and approved a planned development amendment for multifamily housing. Consent Calendar - Approved the July 7, 2022 meeting minutes. - Approved Replat of Carrollton Commerce Center Phase 3, Lot 1R, Block A (PLRP 2022-100), an approximately 1.3-acre tract south of West Trinity Mills Road, about 400 feet west of the intersection of West Trinity Mills Road and Old Denton Road, amending and adding easements, with staff stipulations. - Approved Replat of Graham Addition Lots 2R, 3 & 4, Block 1 (PLRP 2022-105), an approximately 4.124-acre tract at the northwest corner of Josey Lane and Parker Road (FM 544), to abandon and dedicate easements and dedicate right-of-way, with the statement that it is proportional to what is being done. - The consent agenda motion by First Vice Chair Powell was seconded by Commissioner Yarborough and passed unanimously, 8-0. Public Comments & Testimony - No public speakers appeared for any public hearing item. - For the SH-121 Multi-Family item, one comment card from YSD LLC was filed in opposition, stating the site should be retail, hotel, or office. Discussion Items Item 4 – First Baptist Church of Carrollton Replat - Case PLRP 2022-102. The applicant requested approval to resubdivide an approximately 11.2-acre tract at the northeast corner of North Josey Lane and Sunridge Road, creating six lots of legal record out of one. - Staff Coordinator Molly Coryell recommended approval with a stipulation to add the address 2400 North Josey Lane to the face of the plat. The applicant had already amended the plat to address the stipulation. - Robert Hallman of Glenn Engineering, representing the applicant, requested approval and stated full agreement with staff comments. - Motion by Commissioner Yarborough, seconded by Commissioner Foster; approved unanimously, 8-0. Item 5 – Rogersnap Industrial District Addition Tract 6 Replat (Lone Star Villas) - Case PLRP 2022-104 was withdrawn by the applicant and was not discussed. Item 6 – Special Use Permit: Thrill Immersive Digital Art Lounge - Case PLSUP 2022-088. The applicant sought a special use permit for a smoking lounge on an approximately 5.1-acre tract zoned PD-45 for the LR-2 Local Retail District, located at 1130 Trinity Mills Road, approximately 375 feet west of Carter Drive. - Staff Coordinator Lauren Shapiro noted that the City Council amended the zoning ordinance on April 5, 2022 to regulate smoking establishments, including hookah and cigar lounges. The proposal included a 5,365-square-foot suite with immersive digital art displays, 10 to 15 employees, controlled entry, and BYOB service. - Staff recommended denial due to shared hallway and public restroom access with adjoining suites, a place of worship and school on the same property, nearby multifamily uses and planned multifamily to the west, emergency-services capacity concerns, and recent criminal incidents at late-night smoking lounges. - Commander Vick Humphrey of the Carrollton Police Department described an unprecedented spike in violent crime, including murder, sexual assault, and assaults, at existing smoking establishments in the city over the past two years, with late-night smoking establishments as the common denominator. - Applicant representative Sky Thibodeau of Master Plan argued the lounge would be different from traditional hookah clubs, citing a $50 entry fee, screened and verified memberships with background checks, a business casual dress code, and a focus on business networking and immersive art. He also said the applicant agreed with staff stipulations, including closing off the main entry into common areas. - No public speakers appeared. Commissioner Denholm moved to approve with staff stipulations; Commissioner Martin seconded. The motion failed unanimously, 8-0. The Chair stated he voted against because the use was not right for the land and the special use permit would stay with the land. The applicant was advised of a 10-day window to make a written appeal to the City Council. Item 7 – SH-121 Multi-Family PD Amendment - Case PLZ 2022-89. The applicant requested amending Planned Development District 197, Tract 3, for an approximately 2.7-acre tract at 4050 State Highway 121, zoned PD-197 for the LR-2 Local Retail District, to allow MF-18 Multi-Family Residential with modified development standards. - Staff Coordinator Mike McCauley reported the proposal is a three-story, approximately 87,000-square-foot, 62-unit development under 50 feet tall, with 119 parking spaces, which is 10 spaces over the minimum. The plan includes a 15-foot landscape buffer along the SH 121 service road, an 87-foot front setback, a density of 23 dwelling units per acre, four-sided architecture, a clubhouse, an outdoor pool, a courtyard, and a picnic area. - Staff recommended approval with the listed stipulations and an additional stipulation to add more variation to the roofline and modify the small gables above windows to better align with the planned development’s multifamily elevations. - Staff responded that emergency vehicle access is sufficient, a traffic impact analysis was not required, and access is provided through Hebron Road and cross-access easements rather than direct access from SH 121. - One public comment card from YSD LLC opposed the amendment, stating the site should be retail, hotel, or office. Staff noted the site had not developed since 2007 and that direct frontage access would benefit retail, but the multifamily proposal improves sustainability. - Applicant representative Fahim Khan of FK+ Architect requested approval, stating the project had been developed with the city over six to seven years and exceeds requirements for landscaping, parking, and setbacks. - Motion by Commissioner Foster, seconded by First Vice Chair Powell; approved unanimously, 8-0. The case will be forwarded to the City Council on September 13, 2022. Key Outcomes - Approved the consent agenda, including the July 7, 2022 minutes and two replats, unanimously. - Approved the First Baptist Church of Carrollton replat unanimously. - Denied the Thrill Immersive Digital Art Lounge special use permit; the motion to approve failed unanimously, and the applicant may appeal within 10 days. - Approved the SH-121 Multi-Family planned development amendment unanimously, with a forward to the City Council on September 13, 2022. - Item 5 was withdrawn by the applicant. - Staff reported City Council actions from August 2, 2022: the Graham Addition rezoning was approved; the Frankford Shopping Center case was denied with prejudice and would have required a supermajority vote due to over 20% opposition from property owner notices; Texas Car One was approved; and the Lowe’s contractor pickup area was approved.

The City Council of Carrollton, Texas, held a combined worksession and regular meeting on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, beginning at 5:45 p.m. and moving to the regular open session at 7:00 p.m. The agenda included the FY 2023 Preliminary Budget, proposed landscaping and buffering ordinance changes, Leadership Metrocrest scholarship direction, consent agenda items, four public hearings on zoning cases, and setting the proposed property tax rate for tax year 2022. The regular meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:55 p.m.; council then reconvened for a brief worksession item and entered executive session. Consent Calendar - Approved the June 28, 2022 and July 12, 2022 regular meeting minutes. - Approved resolutions acknowledging receipt of the Castle Hills Public Improvement District No. 1 and No. 2 Annual Service Plan Updates. - Approved a $40,000 annual contract amendment with Focus Merchant Services, LLC, increasing the annual credit card processing and merchant services contract to no more than $400,000; staff reported credit card transactions rose 50%, from 136,373 in 2019 to 205,207 in 2021. - Approved the partial defeasance and redemption of a portion of the Series 2013 General Obligation Improvement Bonds: four maturities (2029-2033) totaling $2,715,000 in par value, with an estimated payment of $2,840,953 and debt service savings of $1,011,075. - Approved awarding Bid 21-022 to VertexOne for utility billing software in an amount not to exceed $2,864,683, effective October 1, 2022. The consent agenda motion passed unanimously. Public Comments & Testimony - Mike Dooling, a Carrollton resident, spoke on item 20, expressing support for a more restrained budget. He recommended setting the property tax rate at the no-new-revenue rate, raising the lowest city wages to $15 per hour, and considering CPI-linked pay increases. He cited 9.1% inflation and rising home values as context. - During the Item 17 public hearing for the Frankford Shopping Center PD-57 amendment, multiple nearby residents and Scott Foster, president of the Woodgate Neighborhood Association, spoke in opposition. Concerns included the two-story building's height and privacy impact, traffic and cut-through vehicles, dumpster and grease odors, rodents, stormwater, removal of mature trees, and compatibility with the residential neighborhood. James and Peggy Chaney, Pam Crow, Eric Rothert, Lindsey Morrow, Alvid McLaughlin, and Melissa Rummers registered opposition without speaking. Worksession Discussion - FY 2023 Preliminary Budget: CFO Diana Vaughn presented an overview. The preliminary budget was posted July 29, 2022, with adoption required by September 20, 2022. Property tax, sales tax, and franchise fees make up over 88% of general fund revenue. Taxable value grew to approximately $19.4 billion. General fund recurring sources are $128 million and recurring uses $125 million. The built-in employee pay increase is 4%; each additional 1% across-the-board pay increase would cost about $747,000 total, with a $608,000 general fund impact. A one-cent tax rate reduction would cost about $1.871 million. Solid waste collection rates would rise 50 cents per month due to contract costs. Council scheduled a follow-up budget worksession for August 16, 2022. - Landscaping and buffering ordinance: Landscape Planner Leanne Wagener and Assistant City Manager Marc Guy presented proposed updates to Article 25 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. Proposed changes included raising minimum commercial landscape area from 10% to 15%, increasing the minimum landscape buffer width from 5 to 10 feet, changing site tree requirements from one tree per 4,000 square feet to one shade or ornamental tree per 3,000 square feet, adding prohibited invasive species, and allowing artificial turf only through a Board of Adjustment variance after demonstrating hardship. Artificial turf would remain prohibited in city parkways. Discussion only; no vote. - Leadership Metrocrest Scholarship: The Chamber's program costs $1,200 for members and $1,400 for non-members; 24 applicants were accepted. Council agreed to fund two scholarships for Victor Johnson and Susan Thomas, while recognizing that a self-employed applicant offered to co-fund a half-scholarship for another female applicant. Public Hearings and Individual Considerations - Item 16 - Graham Addition PD-212 Amendment (PLZ 2022-044): Public hearing on approximately 5 acres at Josey Lane and Parker Road. The applicant, McDonald's, requested a PD-212 amendment to permit a drive-through window without a technical site plan and revise conceptual plans. Staff and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval, with stipulations including drive-through stacking and landscape buffer requirements. Council approved the ordinance; Councilmember Axberg voted in opposition. - Item 17 - Frankford Shopping Center PD-57 Amendment (PLZ 2022-077): Public hearing on approximately 2.2 acres at 1033 W. Frankford Road. The applicant sought to revise conceptual plans and add a drive-through window; the Planning and Zoning Commission had removed retail uses from the request, and the revised proposal replaced four older buildings with one two-story building with a 50-foot rear setback and translucent second-floor windows. Because signed opposition exceeded 20% of the notification area, approval required a three-fourths supermajority. A motion to approve without prejudice failed to receive the required votes, with Councilmembers Axberg, Polter, Fleming, Cline, and Pendleton opposed. A subsequent motion to deny without prejudice passed, with Councilmember Sung abstaining. - Item 18 - Texas Car One Special Use Permit (PLSUP 2022-054): Public hearing for used automobile and light-load truck sales at 1729 S. Broadway on approximately 1.86 acres zoned Light Industrial. The permit required all vehicles for sale to be stored and displayed inside the building, prohibited street parking of inventory, and prohibited outdoor banners or similar advertising. Council approved unanimously. - Item 19 - Lowe's Canopy Addition (PLZ 2022-079): Public hearing to amend PD-5 for the approximately 16.9-acre Lowe's tract at 1253 E. Trinity Mills Road to add a canopy over the southeast entrance and revise conceptual plans. Staff recommended approval, and council approved unanimously. Key Outcomes - Approved consent agenda items 9-15 unanimously. - Approved Item 16 with one opposing vote. - Denied Item 17 without prejudice, allowing the applicant to return without the usual 12-18 month waiting period; the deny motion passed with Councilmember Sung abstaining. - Approved Items 18 and 19 unanimously. - Set the proposed property tax rate for tax year 2022 at 58.250 cents per $100 valuation and scheduled the public hearing and proposed FY 2023 budget adoption for 7:00 p.m. on September 13, 2022. - Agreed to award two Leadership Metrocrest scholarships and scheduled continued FY 2023 budget deliberations for August 16, 2022.

The Carrollton City Council met on July 26, 2022, beginning with a 5:30 p.m. pre-meeting/worksession and reconvening at 7:00 p.m. for the regular meeting at Carrollton City Hall. Mayor Steve Babick presided. The worksession covered the FY 2023 budget, public safety requests, the 2022 State of the Workforce, and the proposed November 2022 bond election. The regular meeting included a consent agenda, a public hearing on a Municipal Setting Designation for 1671 South Broadway Street, and a public forum. The regular meeting adjourned at 7:54 p.m.; the council resumed the worksession afterward and adjourned at 9:03 p.m. Consent Calendar - RFP 22-028 Nursery Stock: Approved an award to Southwest Wholesale Nursery for parks department plant materials in an amount not to exceed $105,000 for one year, with two one-year renewal options for a total three-year contract value not to exceed $315,000. Staff noted only one vendor responded and 14 line-item categories received no bids. - RFP 22-027 School Crossing Guards: Approved a three-year contract with All City Management Services for school crossing guard services. The first-year amount is not to exceed $302,695, with a three-year total not to exceed $948,600. The city has 34 crossing locations serving Carrollton-Farmers Branch, Lewisville, and Dallas ISD schools, requiring coverage for 180 school days at two hours per day. ACMS has provided the service since 2013. - Special Events Ordinance: Approved an ordinance amending Chapter 117 to increase the number of special events allowed in the Downtown area from 15 to 20 per calendar year. - Metrocrest Hospital Authority Appointment: Approved a resolution appointing Dr. Rufino Talatala to the Metrocrest Hospital Authority Board, Place 5, to serve until December 2023, filling the remainder of Craig Greenway's term. - Trinity Mills TOD Urban Village Phase 1: Approved a resolution authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute Contract Amendment No. 1 with Trinity Mills Urban Village Partners, LLC in the amount of $78,442.41, increasing the total contract to not exceed $678,442.41 for design and construction management services. - Item 15 Pulled: The proposed resolution for the Duncan Heights storm sewer development agreement with TCCI Land Development, Inc. was pulled from the consent agenda at the council's request and was not included in the approval motion. - TexPool Authorized Representatives: Approved a resolution updating the individuals authorized to invest funds and make withdrawals from TexPool on behalf of the city, listing Diana K. Vaughn, Claudia Gallegos, Silvia Haragus, and Gage Hartley. - Vector Fleet Management Renewal: Approved a resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract renewal with Vector Fleet Management, LLC for fleet services in an amount not to exceed $2,599,481.50 annually. The renewal covers October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2024, with no increase in target services in year one and a 3% increase in year two. The consent agenda motion, covering items 10-14 and 16-17, was made by Councilmember Polter, seconded by Councilmember Sung, and passed unanimously. Item 15 was not part of the motion. Public Comments & Testimony - Consent Agenda Public Comment: No members of the public came forward to speak on consent agenda items 10 through 17. - Public Hearing - Municipal Setting Designation: No residents spoke during the public hearing. Staff reported that a required July 13, 2022 community meeting at Crosby Recreation Center drew roughly 20 residents, with Spanish translators available; no public comments were submitted. - Public Forum: - Pat Cochran, a former councilmember and mayor pro tem, opposed the selection of a seated city council member for the city-funded Leadership Metrocrest program. She argued the program's purpose is to develop future citizen leaders and urged the council to instead choose from the resident applicants. - A speaker regarding 2021 Ash Hill objected to the city's demolition and notice process, saying a certified engineer's report concluded the property did not need demolition. He claimed the city was disregarding the engineer's assessment and asked the council to review the rules and investigate the matter. - Susannah Dooling, speaking as a private resident, said CPAC had not recommended TC Rice funding and expressed concern that $2 million for TC Rice appeared in the bond proposal. She urged council members to be honest and transparent and said she feared retaliation for speaking out. - Laurie Foster, a longtime Carrollton homeowner, said she had supported doing something with TC Rice since the 1990s but was concerned about the lack of transparency around the proposed $2 million. She asked the mayor and council to clarify the funding source and identify what would go unfunded. - Mr. Vidovich made allegations about his arrest and prosecution and about the Public Safety Director, calling for the director's arrest. He was reminded to avoid slanderous remarks during public comment. - Mary Rubio, a resident of Oak Creek Estates, invited the council to the annual back-to-school luncheon for B's Kids, now known as Make It Count, to be held at Joe's Pizza on Broadway, and stressed the importance of such programs for children. - Antonio Swad, Republican candidate for U.S. House District 32, introduced himself, noted that part of Carrollton is now in that district, and asked for support in the November election. Discussion Items Budget Discussion - Library Improvements: Jonathan Shue, Library Director, presented a $300,000 ATB for improvements at Hebron & Josie Library. He noted it was built in 2001, is about 5,000 square feet smaller than the other city library, yet is the busiest, with more than 40,000 additional visitors per year and roughly three times the circulation of Josey Ranch Lake Library. A space study identified more than 20 improvement opportunities; a full interior rebuild would cost more than $10 million and require about one year of closure. The immediate proposal would relocate the central service desk and expand youth space. He also noted Denton County residents can use Carrollton libraries through the Denton County Library Agreement, and that Denton County users account for about a quarter of Hebron & Josie's use. - IT Systems: Christian Coney, Chief Information Officer, discussed planned ATBs for replacing aging ERP/finance, HRIS, utility billing, and public works applications. He described the utility billing system as a roughly 25-year-old AS400 application and said the ERP and HRIS contracts require action by early 2023. Professional services and contract resources are being requested to support implementation without overloading internal IT staff. - Parks and Recreation: Scott Whitaker, Parks and Recreation Director, reviewed ATBs for a parks master plan update and lighting at McKinnish Dog Park, as well as planned amenity fund projects such as irrigation replacements, playground resurfacing, and recreation center interior updates. Fiscal Year 2023 Public Safety Budget Requests - Fire Department: Fire Chief Michael Thompson requested $167,400 in non-recurring funds for cosmetic improvements at the older fire stations, specifically stations 3 through 7, while the city pursues station replacement. Station 6 is relocating to Frankford and Rosemeade with completion targeted for FY 2025; Station 5 is included in the proposed bond program; Station 3 is planned for a later bond cycle. The chief also requested recurring funding for a resuscitation quality improvement training program previously funded by grants through the Metrocrest Hospital Authority. - Police Department: Executive Director of Public Safety Rex Redden requested funding for two additional public safety officers, non-sworn civilian positions intended to handle duties that do not require law enforcement authority. Two similar positions were approved the prior year but had not yet been hired; staff reported a candidate was emerging for one position and asked to add two more so each patrol shift could have one. 2022 State of the Workforce - Samantha Dean, Workforce Services Director, presented economic context: the national CPI was 9.1%, gasoline was up 50% since May 2021, and fixed mortgage rates had reached their highest level since 2008. Texas's voluntary quit rate was 36.2%, above the national average of 33.8%. The DFW area is the second-fastest-growing major metro for jobs and home prices. - The city's turnover is trending about 3% lower than last fiscal year, but more than 40% of current vacancies occurred after April 1, 2022. Carrollton avoided hiring freezes and layoffs during the pandemic and has a formal telecommuting policy. - A compensation study in FY 2022 used $750,000 in council-approved funding, adjusting 60 positions and impacting 188 employees, who received an average increase of 7.26%. The FY 2023 study would review about 90 positions and could impact about 220 employees. - ATBs discussed included approximately $187,000 for the internship program, $575,000 for compensation study adjustments, $747,000 for the Carrollton Difference One-Time Pay Program, additional funds for employee raises, temporary services, the employee referral program, and HRIS implementation. - Justin Hill, Strategic Services Coordinator, described the U at Work internship program, which offers paid high school, college, and graduate internships, and the city anticipates 33 interns in the upcoming fiscal year. - Several councilmembers questioned the city's starting wage of $13.40 per hour for the lowest benefit-eligible position, compared to higher starting pay at local retailers. Staff was asked to provide options for raising the starting rate to at least $15 per hour and for matching inflation. Staff noted a 5% across-the-board raise would move the starting rate to approximately $14.07 per hour. 2022 Bond Election - Jonathan Wheat, Director of Engineering, presented the proposed bond package. The total is approximately $136.9 million, based on the city's debt capacity, with about 75% ($102 million) for street/infrastructure projects and about 25% ($34.5 million) for parks, public safety, and facilities. The package includes 25 prioritized street projects and parks/public safety/facilities projects recommended by CPAC. - Staff added $2 million for trails at TC Rice, which was not part of CPAC's original recommendation. The full TC Rice phase was estimated at about $6.4 million for phase one; the $2 million is limited to a trail segment. Committee-cut items included the broader TC Rice project, a downtown dog park, and six additional pickleball courts. - CFO Diana Vaughn explained that the $136.9 million figure is the maximum debt capacity without raising the city's debt rate and without impacting the property tax rate. Staff noted the city cannot advocate for or against ballot propositions and plans a voter education and communication program in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese. - Mayor Babick noted that Denton County is also considering a bond election that could bring roughly $32 million in road funding to Carrollton. If county funds cover projects already on the city's list, the city can use its bond dollars to move further down its prioritized list within the same project category. - Claudia Gallegos, City Treasurer, said the bond would likely be presented as five propositions: streets/infrastructure, public safety, parks and recreation facilities, other facilities (animal shelter), and trails including TC Rice. Proposition language is intentionally broad to allow flexibility within each category, but bond funds cannot be moved between categories. - A detailed alternative proposal was offered by one councilmember. It opposed the Perry Barn event venue and the full $7.3 million Rosemeade Recreation Center expansion, supported only $3.3 million for gymnastics, storage, and esports, and proposed shifting $4 million to trails. It also favored full animal services funding of about $8.3 million rather than the proposed $4.8 million, supported the fire station funding, Field 16 synthetic turf, a South Carrollton dog park, pickleball courts across the city, and completing Woodlake phases two and three, and opposed the $2 million TC Rice trail as a "trail to nowhere" until access and bridge issues are resolved. The mayor asked for consensus on that alternative; only one councilmember indicated support. - The council then reached consensus on the staff/CPAC bond allocation as presented, with amendments. Next steps include reviewing ballot language and bond propositions on August 2, 2022, and ordering the bond election on August 16, 2022. Mayor and Council Reports & Information Sharing - Councilmember Polter announced the grand opening of the new esports facility at Crosby Recreation Center on Saturday at 1:00 p.m., with free gameplay and a taco truck. - Councilmember Sung announced he had been invited by the Korean government to attend a political forum in South Korea and planned to travel the following week. - Councilmember Palacios announced the back-to-school bash was moved to Crosby Recreation Center on August 13 at noon due to the heat advisory, with free backpacks, supplies, food, haircuts, and an appearance by former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Quincy Carter. - Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Cline reminded the public of DART's Silver Line biannual meeting at Crosby Recreation Center the following evening and encouraged attendance at ribbon cuttings for local businesses. - Councilmember Axberg reported on Metrocrest Chamber activities, the redevelopment committee, and his attendance at Texas Municipal League orientation for newly elected officials. - Councilmember Fleming highlighted B's Kids community service events, including backpack sorting, a senior center lunch delivery, a back-to-school celebration, and a Franklin Town Homes back-to-school event. - Mayor Babick noted the North Texas Food Bank's peanut butter drive was beginning in August and mentioned the city's participation in the regional effort. Key Outcomes - The consent agenda passed unanimously, including items 10-14 and 16-17; item 15 was pulled from the agenda. - The council held a public hearing and unanimously approved Ordinance No. for the Municipal Setting Designation at 1671 South Broadway Street. The ordinance prohibits use of designated groundwater beneath the approximately 8.127-acre property as potable water and supports the applicant's TCEQ MSD certification request. The motion was made by Councilmember Sung and seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Palacios. - The council reached consensus on the $136.9 million bond package based on the CPAC/staff recommendations, including the $2 million TC Rice trail item and five propositions for the November 2022 ballot. Staff was directed to prepare ballot language and updated allocation details for the August 2, 2022 council meeting, with a bond election order scheduled for August 16, 2022. - No formal action was taken on public forum comments because the items were not on the posted agenda.

The City Council of Carrollton, Texas, convened on July 12, 2022, for a pre-meeting worksession and a regular meeting. The worksession focused on the Fiscal Year 2023 budget, including additions to base for generators, street lights, and sidewalks, as well as the Capital Improvements Plan Advisory Committee (CIPAC) bond referendum recommendation for November 2022 totaling nearly $137 million. The regular meeting included the adoption of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program Year 2022 Action Plan and the election of a new Mayor Pro Tem and Deputy Mayor Pro Tem. Consent Calendar - Minutes: Approved minutes from the June 7, 2022 and June 21, 2022 regular meetings. - Vehicle Purchases: Approved the purchase of a Chevrolet Silverado 3500 for the Police Department ($61,825.50) and a Ford F-150 truck and Transit Connect van for the IT Department ($79,965.05). - Elections Payment: Authorized payment to the Dallas County Elections Department for the 2022 Special and Runoff Elections and the remaining balance for 2021 elections ($116,044.63). - Crosby Estates Project: Approved Change Order No. 1 for additional sanitary sewer work on Fannin Drive ($136,415.00). - Windmill Hill Engineering: Approved a resolution authorizing a professional services contract with APM & Associates, Inc. for engineering services related to the Windmill Hill Street Reconstruction Project ($1,192,083.00). - Flood Mapping Study: Approved Contract Amendment No. 4 with Walter P. Moore for the Citywide Flood Mapping Study ($169,400.00). Note: Item 19 (Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem) was pulled from the Consent Agenda for a separate vote. Public Comments & Testimony - Public Comment (Regular Agenda): No members of the public addressed the Council on regular agenda items. - Public Hearing (CDBG): Al Overholt, Chair of the Neighborhood Advisory Commission, expressed a position favoring the City maintaining its existing General Fund spending on social services in addition to the new CDBG allocation for Metrocrest Services. - Public Forum (Non-Agenda Items): - Johnny Mahalik thanked the Parks Department for installing a new water fountain at Oak Creek Park, recalling a request he made to the Council in 2010. - Lourdes Menendez urged the City to create a broader partnership with the Hispanic community, which she stated represents around 30% of the population, and requested measurable results from outreach programs. - Valerio Bedovich alleged he was assaulted and arrested by the Carrollton Police Department as retaliation for speaking at a prior council meeting. He stated he has no criminal record and requested the body camera video. Discussion Items - 2022 Bond Referendum: Barbara McAninch, CIPAC Chair, presented the Committee's recommendation for a $136,965,000 bond package. Roughly 75% ($102.8M) is allocated to infrastructure (street reconstruction, drainage) and 25% ($34.5M) to facilities, parks, and public safety. Key projects include Fire Station No. 5 replacement ($8.8M), Rosemead Rec Center expansion, Oak Creek Tennis Center pickleball courts, synthetic turf at McKinnish Athletic Complex, an APAW Perry Museum event venue, and trails at TC Rice Park. - Fiscal Year 2023 CIPAC Capital Project Recommendations: Director of Engineering Jonathan Wheat presented CIPAC's recommendations for allocating any surplus non-recurring funds in priority order: 1) Sidewalks, 2) Residential Street Lights, 3) Alleys, 4) Intersection Improvements. - Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Preview: - Generators: Dwayne Bianco outlined a three-phase generator expansion plan. Phase 1 ($1.9M) targets the Animal Shelter, Police Department, and Fire Stations 3, 4, and 7. Phase 2 ($1.5M) targets the Gravelly Center, Crosby Rec Center, and Central Service Center. The City is shifting towards natural gas generators where feasible. - Arterial Street Lights: A $1.5M request for approximately three miles of lighting was discussed. Councilmember Polter requested staff bring back options for a more modern fixture style than the standard shoebox fixture to ensure long-term branding consistency. - Sidewalks (Safe Routes to School Phase 4): A $1.8M request for the next phase of the sidewalk program was presented. - Animal Shelter: An ATB request for specific upgrades not covered by the bond was presented, including frosted glass kennel gates, interior improvements, and badge access for the police sally port ($10,000). - Community Service Funding Update: Councilmember Pendleton presented the committee's recommended allocations for the $475,993 budget. Metrocrest Services received $388,357. Other recipients included the Children's Advocacy Center, CASA, and Woven Health Clinic. The committee reduced funding for the Old Downtown Carrollton Association due to a lack of representation and accountability documentation. - Appointment of Mayor Pro Tem and Deputy Mayor Pro Tem: The Council departed from the recent tradition of seniority-based selection. Councilmember Andrew Palacios was elected Mayor Pro Tem, and Councilmember Nancy Cline was elected Deputy Mayor Pro Tem over Councilmember Adam Polter. Councilmember Polter expressed disappointment over the departure from the seniority tradition. (Vote: 5-2). Key Outcomes - Consent Agenda: Approved unanimously. - Mayor Pro Tem / Deputy Mayor Pro Tem: Andrew Palacios (Mayor Pro Tem) and Nancy Cline (Deputy Mayor Pro Tem) were elected on a 5-2 vote. - CDBG Action Plan: Resolution adopting the Program Year 2022 Community Development Block Grant One-Year Plan of Action and Budget approved unanimously. This allocates $650,000 in CDBG funds to Metrocrest Services for homeless prevention and response programs. - Council Meeting Dates: Dates for council meetings from October 2022 through March 2023 were reviewed and conceptually approved. - Next Steps: The Council will continue budget worksessions leading up to a final budget adoption in August 2022. The Bond Referendum proposal will be finalized by the Council for the November 2022 ballot.

The Carrollton Planning & Zoning Commission held its briefing session at 6:45 p.m. and its regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. on July 7, 2022, in Council Chambers at City Hall, 1945 E. Jackson Rd. All nine commission members were present. The chair briefly misspoke the date when calling the meeting to order, then corrected it to July 7, 2022. The commission approved the consent agenda and four public-hearing cases; three were unanimous, and one (Frankford Shopping Center) passed on a 7–2 vote. The four public-hearing cases were forwarded to City Council for the August 2, 2022, meeting. Consent Calendar - Approved unanimously the June 2, 2022, meeting minutes. - Approved unanimously the replat of Austin Ranch Subdivision, Lot 1, Block 1, an approximately 7.1-acre tract at 5000 Plano Parkway, combining two adjoining tracts into one lot (Case PLRP 2022-078, Freddie Mac Park). Public Comments & Testimony - No public speakers came forward for Case PLSUP 2022-054 (Texas Car One), Case PLZ 2022-044 (Graham Addition PD-212 Amendment), or Case PLZ 2022-079 (Lowe's Canopy Addition). - For Case PLZ 2022-077 (Frankford Shopping Center), Brian Morrow of 1020 Magnolia Drive spoke in opposition, arguing the proposed two-story modern building would be incongruent with surrounding one-story retail and raising concerns about drainage, dumpster/trash placement, noise, crime, and vagrancy. - Whitney Springer of 1018 Magnolia Drive spoke in opposition, citing the original PD's mezzanine design, aesthetic mismatch with the Old Denton corridor, traffic cut-through concerns, absence of photometrics, and requesting a list of prohibited uses. - James Cheney of 1016 Magnolia Drive spoke in opposition, noting a 56-inch gas line running under or near the property. - Comment cards in opposition were also submitted by Pam Crow, Lindsay Morrow, Eric Roth, and James Cheney. - The Frankford Shopping Center applicant offered to relocate the dumpster enclosure farther from the south property line. Discussion Items - Case PLSUP 2022-054 – Texas Car One: Staff presented a request for a special use permit for used automobile or light truck sales on an approximately 1.86-acre light-industrial tract at 1729 South Broadway Street. The site plan includes 21 parking spaces and two landscape islands; staff recommended stipulations including indoor display/storage of vehicles, on-property loading/unloading, and no outdoor banners. The applicant described an internet-based dealership with minimal walk-in traffic. - Case PLZ 2022-044 – Graham Addition PD-212 Amendment: Staff presented a request to amend PD-212 for an approximately 5-acre tract at the northwest corner of Josey Lane and Parker Road (FM 544). The amendment would revise conceptual plans, allow a drive-through window without a technical site plan for Building A, and modify development standards. Staff noted a right-turn bay dedication and a 20-foot landscape buffer with a four-foot right-of-way encroachment along Josey Lane; no traffic impact analysis was required. - Case PLZ 2022-077 – Frankford Shopping Center: Staff presented a request to amend PD-57 for an approximately 2.2-acre O-2 office tract at 1033 West Frankford Road. The proposal replaces an unbuilt concept with a two-story building, revises the rear setback to about 52 feet, adds passive retail uses, modifies development standards, and removes the technical site plan requirement for the drive-through. Staff recommended a 50-foot minimum rear setback, limiting retail to approximately 3,600 square feet, and late addenda requiring the dumpster to be rotated 45 degrees and the westernmost driveway eliminated. Public opposition was substantial; commissioners discussed the retail definition, traffic analysis, pedestrian connectivity, and legal limits on considering aesthetics and economic viability. - Case PLZ 2022-079 – Lowe's Canopy Addition: Staff presented a request to amend PD-5 for an approximately 16.9-acre tract at 1253 East Trinity Mills to add a canopy to the Lowe's building. The applicant was not present; staff read a statement on their behalf. The canopy would cover four short-term parking/loading spaces and two drive-through lanes, add no impervious area, and require no tree removals. The previously approved tool rental expansion has not been built but remains on the plans. Key Outcomes - Approved the consent agenda unanimously. - Approved Case PLSUP 2022-054 unanimously, with staff stipulations and an amendment to stipulation E removing the words 'on the vehicle inventory or elsewhere' so that banners, inflatables, balloon pennants, and similar signs/products are prohibited outdoors. - Approved Case PLZ 2022-044 unanimously with staff stipulations. - Approved Case PLZ 2022-077 with staff stipulations as modified: retail use as defined in CZO Article 34 and the 3,600-square-foot retail limit were removed, the dumpster rotation stipulation was added, and the westernmost driveway was required to be eliminated. The motion passed 7–2; Commissioners Foster and Martin voted against. - Approved Case PLZ 2022-079 unanimously with staff stipulations. - The four public-hearing cases were forwarded to City Council for the August 2, 2022, meeting. Staff Reports & Other Business - Staff reported that City Council unanimously approved on June 21, 2022 the Neighborhood Services zoning text amendment and the smoking lounge/smoke shop retailer ordinance after rehearing. - Staff announced upcoming events, including a July 29 elected officials and commissions workshop in Southlake, an August board/commission meet-and-greet, an October boards and commissions dinner, and Focus North Texas 2023. - The commission discussed placing a future agenda item to consider moving regular meeting times to 6:00 or 6:30 p.m.; staff noted the meeting time is in the ordinance and should be formally agendized. The meeting adjourned at approximately 9:00 p.m.