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Carrollton City Council Worksession & Regular Meeting - October 24, 2023

City Council — Tuesday, October 24, 2023

BodyCarrollton, Texas

SessionCity Council

DateTuesday, October 24, 2023

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Speaker 1

10:05

Welcome, welcome to our uh Tuesday, October 24th uh work session ahead of

Unassigned speaker

10:10

our uh

Speaker 1

10:11

council meeting.

10:12

Um thank you all those who are joining us.

10:14

Unfortunately, we are going straight into executive session.

10:17

So we will invite you to uh depart, but you can um sit in the in the uh main chambers.

10:23

Uh we'll probably this will take uh probably until 6 p.m.

10:27

Uh and then we'll probably start the rest of the work session.

10:30

So with that, council will convene an executive session pursuant to Texas government code section 551.071 for private consultation with the city attorney to seek legal advice with respect to pending and contemplated litigation and including all matters on this agenda to which the city attorney has a duty under the Texas rules of discipline and professional conduct regarding confidential communication with the city council and section 551.074 to discuss personnel matters, uh specifically the boards and commissions interviews and appointments.

11:02

Uh with that we are in executive session again one year with an option to go to three.

11:26

Okay, number uh next item number 17.

11:30

Consider approval of the RFP 23037 for diamond tip saw blades from Arco Contract Supply Company for the public works department in an amount not to exceed 23,913 annually for a total three-year contract amount not to exceed 71,739.

11:49

This is uh concrete blades and so forth.

11:56

Questions okay.

11:58

Number uh 18.

Unassigned speaker

12:00

Speaker 1

12:00

consider a resolution authorizing the city manager to negotiate and execute an economic development incentive agreement with Josie Mill Trin Josie Trinity Mills Limited for the renovation of 2630 North Josie Lane, suites 121, 120, and 114 of the Trinity Valley Shopping Center in an amount not to exceed 52, 260 dollars.

12:23

This is uh uh case that did go through our redevelopment committee.

12:27

Um Mr.

12:28

Pendleton, would you like to uh provide any commentary on

Unassigned speaker

12:31

that?

Speaker 1

12:31

Speaker 2

12:32

thank

Unassigned speaker

12:32

you

Speaker 2

12:32

Mr.

12:33

Mayor, yes, it did come through us.

12:35

We had a presentation from the uh realtor, and it'll be a great addition to our city.

12:45

So we uh voted to go ahead and extend this and send it to the council for final approval.

Speaker 1

12:52

And this is um this is five below five below retail.

13:01

So it'll be a uh it's uh

Unassigned speaker

13:03

it's

Speaker 1

13:03

one of the lays and greatest uh hot retailers uh that you find in all so national

Speaker 2

13:10

retailer

Speaker 1

13:10

definitely fits with our uh redevelopment.

13:13

We appreciate all the work by um by uh our um shopping center in terms of not only the upgrades that they've done there, but also attracting tenants like this.

13:23

Uh this is about a hundred one point five million dollar total investment.

13:27

Um and of course the city's 52,260 is a grant.

13:31

Any questions?

13:34

Okay.

13:35

Thank you, redevelopment committee.

Unassigned speaker

13:37

Speaker 1

13:37

number 19, consider a resolution appointing members to serve on the on CPAC and naming a chair.

13:45

Any questions on this particular item?

Speaker 3

13:51

Items 19 through 28 will be our board's commission's appointments.

13:56

Um if anyone has any questions, please let me know.

13:58

But um those are already all included in the resolution, the names, and except for items 25 and 26, and those will be as amended for um our discussion.

Speaker 1

14:11

So we appreciate uh all the continued service um and willingness to serve by uh those being appointed tonight.

14:19

Um few uh chairman uh modifications based on uh people terming out of their current roles, but uh I think council has done a good job

Unassigned speaker

14:28

Speaker 1

14:29

reviewing and betting um all applicants and making the selections.

14:33

Any questions or on these items?

14:35

We'll take these as a whole from uh 19 through uh 28 from a QA perspective.

Unassigned speaker

14:44

Okay.

Speaker 1

14:45

That uh takes us to our work session items.

14:49

Our uh first one is uh I think we have Dr.

14:52

Rapp from the Louisville ISD uh here.

Speaker 4

14:55

Yep.

Speaker 1

14:56

We appreciate Dr.

14:56

Rackham.

14:57

Good to see you.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting

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Procedural███████████11%

Education████████8%

Parking Management████████8%

Code Enforcement████████8%

Awards And Recognition███████7%

Economic Development██████6%

Public Safety██████6%

Public Engagement█████5%

Summary of Proceedings

Carrollton City Council Worksession & Regular Meeting - October 24, 2023

The Carrollton City Council convened for a Worksession and Regular Meeting on Tuesday, October 24, 2023. The Worksession included a briefing on the Lewisville ISD bond and VATRE election, an informational update from the master developer of the Trinity Mills Station project (Integral Group LLC), a discussion on proposed amendments to the Nuisance Ordinance, and a briefing on proposed Sign Code amendments for the Transit Center (TC) zoning district. The Regular Meeting included presentations from Carrollton students, a proclamation for DART's 40th anniversary, recognition of community groups, approval of the consent agenda, and a separate vote on Property Standards Board appointments.

Presentations & Proclamations

Workforce Success Bootcamp: Students from Newman Smith High School delivered elevator pitches developed during the Farmers Branch Chamber of Commerce program, seeking internship opportunities.
DART 40th Anniversary Proclamation: Mayor Babick presented a proclamation to DART President Nadine Lee, recognizing the agency's four decades of service and its strong partnership with the city on projects like Trinity Mills.
Community Group Recognition: The city recognized several organizations for exemplifying the council's "HOME" vision, including the Curvy Queens of Dallas, the Ismaili Center for the USIG Games and Arts, Inspiring Lives, Islamic Relief, and the Double Tenth Celebration.

Consent Calendar

The council approved the following items unanimously:

Minutes: Strategic Retreat minutes (Jul 21-22), Regular Meeting minutes (Jul 25, Aug 1).
Bids & Purchases: Contract for HVAC services (CMS Mechanical/McCloskey Mechanical, $300k over 3 yrs) and diamond tip sawblades (Arco Contractors Supply, $71.7k over 3 yrs).
Economic Development Grant: Authorized an incentive agreement with Josey Trinity Mills, Ltd. for a Five Below store renovation at Trinity Valley Shopping Center (grant up to $52,260).
Board & Commission Appointments: Appointments were approved for the Capital Improvements Plan Advisory Committee, Civil Service Commission, Library Board, Museum and Historic Advisory Committee, Neighborhood Advisory Commission, Parks and Recreation Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, Traffic Advisory Committee, and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1 Board.

Public Comments & Testimony

Composting and Tree City USA: Susanna Dooling requested the city explore cost-effective composting services and verify its Tree City USA status, expressing concern the designation may be inactive.
Dangerous Dog Incident and Property Standards: Bob and Mary Ann Peterson testified about a pit bull attack on August 7, 2023, that killed their dog. They criticized prior enforcement at the rental property (1511 Estates Way), raised questions about outstanding fines and citations against the tenant and owner, and demanded stricter oversight of property repairs and future tenancy.

Discussion Items

Lewisville ISD Bond Election Briefing: Superintendent Dr. Rapp detailed the November 7 bond and VATRE (Proposition A) election. He noted the district faces a $48 million deficit. Prop A would generate $37.5M locally. Bonds B-G total $1.23B for facilities, safety, and technology. If all pass, the tax rate drops 10.6 cents (annual savings of over $1,000 for an average homeowner).
Trinity Mills Station Project Update: Integral Group's Dayo Sanusi reported Phase 1 ($160M, 436 units, retail) is 5% complete. Construction began June 2023. A crane arrived on site day of meeting. Garage completion expected by Christmas 2023. Phased occupancy begins Spring 2025, full completion November 2025.
Nuisance Ordinance Amendments: Director Cory Heiple presented data on parking complaints (~1,100 in 2023) and options for regulating holiday decorations. Council provided direction: Option 1 (30 days before/after) for holiday decor, and conceptual approval for the proposed parking regulations (mailbox, driveway, trailer parking) as written.
Sign Code Amendments (TC District): Staff presented proposed amendments to encourage higher quality signage (e.g., projecting signs, neon) and prohibit pan signs in the Transit Center district. The TOD Committee previously endorsed the changes. Council reached consensus to move forward.

Key Outcomes

Consent Agenda Approved Unanimously: Items 13-25 and 27-28 were approved without objection.
Property Standards Board Appointments Approved: Item 26 was voted on separately and passed 6-1 (Councilmember Fleming dissenting).
Staff Directed on Ordinance Drafting: Council directed staff to draft ordinance amendments for the Nuisance Code (holiday decor Option 1, parking as proposed) and the Sign Code (TC district changes), with a formal ordinance expected Nov 7.
Voter Information Shared: The community was encouraged to participate in the Lewisville ISD bond and VATRE election on November 7.

Meeting Transcript

Welcome, welcome to our uh Tuesday, October 24th uh work session ahead of our uh council meeting. Um thank you all those who are joining us. Unfortunately, we are going straight into executive session. So we will invite you to uh depart, but you can um sit in the in the uh main chambers. Uh we'll probably this will take uh probably until 6 p.m. Uh and then we'll probably start the rest of the work session. So with that, council will convene an executive session pursuant to Texas government code section 551.071 for private consultation with the city attorney to seek legal advice with respect to pending and contemplated litigation and including all matters on this agenda to which the city attorney has a duty under the Texas rules of discipline and professional conduct regarding confidential communication with the city council and section 551.074 to discuss personnel matters, uh specifically the boards and commissions interviews and appointments. Uh with that we are in executive session again one year with an option to go to three. Okay, number uh next item number 17. Consider approval of the RFP 23037 for diamond tip saw blades from Arco Contract Supply Company for the public works department in an amount not to exceed 23,913 annually for a total three-year contract amount not to exceed 71,739. This is uh concrete blades and so forth. Questions okay. Number uh 18. Uh consider a resolution authorizing the city manager to negotiate and execute an economic development incentive agreement with Josie Mill Trin Josie Trinity Mills Limited for the renovation of 2630 North Josie Lane, suites 121, 120, and 114 of the Trinity Valley Shopping Center in an amount not to exceed 52, 260 dollars. This is uh uh case that did go through our redevelopment committee. Um Mr. Pendleton, would you like to uh provide any commentary on that? Uh thank you Mr. Mayor, yes, it did come through us. We had a presentation from the uh realtor, and it'll be a great addition to our city. So we uh voted to go ahead and extend this and send it to the council for final approval. And this is um this is five below five below retail. So it'll be a uh it's uh it's one of the lays and greatest uh hot retailers uh that you find in all so national retailer definitely fits with our uh redevelopment. We appreciate all the work by um by uh our um shopping center in terms of not only the upgrades that they've done there, but also attracting tenants like this. Uh this is about a hundred one point five million dollar total investment. Um and of course the city's 52,260 is a grant. Any questions? Okay. Thank you, redevelopment committee. Uh number 19, consider a resolution appointing members to serve on the on CPAC and naming a chair. Any questions on this particular item? Items 19 through 28 will be our board's commission's appointments. Um if anyone has any questions, please let me know. But um those are already all included in the resolution, the names, and except for items 25 and 26, and those will be as amended for um our discussion. So we appreciate uh all the continued service um and willingness to serve by uh those being appointed tonight. Um few uh chairman uh modifications based on uh people terming out of their current roles, but uh I think council has done a good job of reviewing and betting um all applicants and making the selections.

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Carrollton City Council Worksession & Regular Meeting - October 24, 2023

Presentations & Proclamations

Workforce Success Bootcamp: Students from Newman Smith High School delivered elevator pitches developed during the Farmers Branch Chamber of Commerce program, seeking internship opportunities.

DART 40th Anniversary Proclamation: Mayor Babick presented a proclamation to DART President Nadine Lee, recognizing the agency's four decades of service and its strong partnership with the city on projects like Trinity Mills.

Community Group Recognition: The city recognized several organizations for exemplifying the council's "HOME" vision, including the Curvy Queens of Dallas, the Ismaili Center for the USIG Games and Arts, Inspiring Lives, Islamic Relief, and the Double Tenth Celebration.

Consent Calendar

The council approved the following items unanimously:

Minutes: Strategic Retreat minutes (Jul 21-22), Regular Meeting minutes (Jul 25, Aug 1).

Bids & Purchases: Contract for HVAC services (CMS Mechanical/McCloskey Mechanical, $300k over 3 yrs) and diamond tip sawblades (Arco Contractors Supply, $71.7k over 3 yrs).

Economic Development Grant: Authorized an incentive agreement with Josey Trinity Mills, Ltd. for a Five Below store renovation at Trinity Valley Shopping Center (grant up to $52,260).

Board & Commission Appointments: Appointments were approved for the Capital Improvements Plan Advisory Committee, Civil Service Commission, Library Board, Museum and Historic Advisory Committee, Neighborhood Advisory Commission, Parks and Recreation Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, Traffic Advisory Committee, and Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1 Board.

Public Comments & Testimony

Composting and Tree City USA: Susanna Dooling requested the city explore cost-effective composting services and verify its Tree City USA status, expressing concern the designation may be inactive.

Dangerous Dog Incident and Property Standards: Bob and Mary Ann Peterson testified about a pit bull attack on August 7, 2023, that killed their dog. They criticized prior enforcement at the rental property (1511 Estates Way), raised questions about outstanding fines and citations against the tenant and owner, and demanded stricter oversight of property repairs and future tenancy.

Discussion Items

Lewisville ISD Bond Election Briefing: Superintendent Dr. Rapp detailed the November 7 bond and VATRE (Proposition A) election. He noted the district faces a $48 million deficit. Prop A would generate $37.5M locally. Bonds B-G total $1.23B for facilities, safety, and technology. If all pass, the tax rate drops 10.6 cents (annual savings of over $1,000 for an average homeowner).

Trinity Mills Station Project Update: Integral Group's Dayo Sanusi reported Phase 1 ($160M, 436 units, retail) is 5% complete. Construction began June 2023. A crane arrived on site day of meeting. Garage completion expected by Christmas 2023. Phased occupancy begins Spring 2025, full completion November 2025.

Nuisance Ordinance Amendments: Director Cory Heiple presented data on parking complaints (~1,100 in 2023) and options for regulating holiday decorations. Council provided direction: Option 1 (30 days before/after) for holiday decor, and conceptual approval for the proposed parking regulations (mailbox, driveway, trailer parking) as written.

Sign Code Amendments (TC District): Staff presented proposed amendments to encourage higher quality signage (e.g., projecting signs, neon) and prohibit pan signs in the Transit Center district. The TOD Committee previously endorsed the changes. Council reached consensus to move forward.

Key Outcomes

Consent Agenda Approved Unanimously: Items 13-25 and 27-28 were approved without objection.

Property Standards Board Appointments Approved: Item 26 was voted on separately and passed 6-1 (Councilmember Fleming dissenting).

Staff Directed on Ordinance Drafting: Council directed staff to draft ordinance amendments for the Nuisance Code (holiday decor Option 1, parking as proposed) and the Sign Code (TC district changes), with a formal ordinance expected Nov 7.

Voter Information Shared: The community was encouraged to participate in the Lewisville ISD bond and VATRE election on November 7.

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