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Carrollton City Council Work Session and Regular Meeting (January 23, 2024)

City Council — Tuesday, January 23, 2024
BodyCarrollton, Texas
SessionCity Council
DateTuesday, January 23, 2024
StatusFILED
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Speaker numbers apply only to this recording. Names come from transcript evidence. “Possibly” marks uncertain attribution.

Speaker 1

0:10

I just know they're delayed because the irrigation box has water in it.

0:15

Well at least when I say I know that, I know that's at my husband.

Speaker 2

0:18

Okay, welcome, welcome.

0:19

It is now 545.

0:21

We will start our meeting and call to order.

0:25

As we always do, we'll start with our consent agenda items and then we have several work session items.

0:30

Um pretty good stuff

Unassigned speaker

0:31

there.

Speaker 2

0:32

Um we'll start with on our consent agenda items, the minutes from our January 9th meeting.

Unassigned speaker

0:41

Okay,

Speaker 2

0:41

number 12.

0:42

Consider award a bid number 2405 for the Crockett Drive Alley reconstruction project to Cam Creek consult uh contracting in an amount not to exceed 415, 192 even.

0:56

Any questions on this?

Speaker 3

0:59

Okay.

Speaker 2

1:00

Umber 13, consider approval of the purchase of one 144 inch laser Z X series mower unit from Vythe tractor through an interlocal agreement with Omnia purchasing co-op in an amount not to exceed 76,412 and 33 cents.

1:19

Gotta get the laser Z.

1:22

It's spelled with a Z.

1:24

With a Z, exactly.

1:26

All right, we'll move on to uh 14.

1:28

Consider approval of the purchase of one case CX 606 mini excavator.

1:34

One SR210B skid steer, one case 590 SN backhoe, and one case CX 170E track hoe from associated supply company

Unassigned speaker

1:46

to

Speaker 2

1:46

an interlocal agreement with Bibhorden

Unassigned speaker

1:48

and

Speaker 2

1:49

Sourcewell purchasing cooperative in an amount not to exceed 4450 dollars.

1:57

Any uh yes,

Speaker 4

1:58

just so 13 and 14.

2:01

I read just confirming that there are these were both scheduled um replacements.

2:06

I think we might have one new one.

Unassigned speaker

2:12

I thought I saw they were both looked like they were both scheduled.

Speaker 5

2:15

Do I be on code director of fleet facilities?

2:17

The mini excavator is an addition to the fleet,

Unassigned speaker

2:20

but

Speaker 5

2:21

the rest are scheduled replacements.

Speaker 2

2:23

And and can you elaborate on a mini excavator for the people at home?

2:27

What is that?

Speaker 5

2:28

Well, it it's a it's on tracks.

2:30

Okay, so it's not doesn't have wheels, it's got tracks.

2:33

So it's the right, and it's a but it's it's a smaller, like they use some big ones in the in the canals here.

2:41

I call them canals, but in the in the big feeder bayous.

2:45

I'm from Houston.

2:46

So they use the big one down there, but these will be done more like in alleyways, uh next to streets, things like that.

Speaker 2

2:53

So as we have more and more infrastructure projects going on, that was a gap in our fleet.

Speaker 5

2:57

That was a gap.

2:58

Yep.

Speaker 2

3:01

Thank you.

3:02

Thank

Unassigned speaker

3:02

you.

Unassigned speaker

3:03

All

Speaker 2

3:03

right, number 15.

3:04

Consider authorizing the city manager to reject all bids received for the Plano Parkway Park project.

3:11

This is the park across from Heathen Parkway.

3:14

Um we're rejecting it.

3:15

The bids were egregious, so we're separating it into two.

Speaker 4

3:19

So from what I'm uh correct me if I'm wrong, but from what I read it, we only received two bids and we were looking for three.

3:26

Is that correct?

Speaker 2

3:26

Yeah, we typically like three, but we'll take as many as we get.

3:29

We only got two.

Speaker 4

3:30

Okay,

Speaker 2

3:31

and both of them were well above our estimates.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Economic Development██████████████████18%
Community Development Block Grant███████████████15%
Engineering And Infrastructure██████████████14%
Procedural█████████9%
Community Engagement█████████9%
Public Safety████████8%
International Affairs████████8%
Transportation Safety█████5%
Zoning And Land Use████4%
Summary of Proceedings

Carrollton City Council Work Session and Regular Meeting (January 23, 2024)

The Carrollton City Council convened for a Regular Work Session at 5:45 PM and a Regular Meeting at 7:00 PM on January 23, 2024. The work session included briefings on the Downtown-Belt Line Road Master Plan Update, the Dudley Branch Trail realignment costs, Qualified Hotel Legislation, and the North Texas Emergency Communications Center (NTECC). During the regular meeting, the Council approved consent agenda items, a proclamation for School Board Appreciation Month, and board appointments. Several residents spoke during the Public Forum regarding the conflict in Gaza. Councilmember Andrew Palacios was absent.

Proclamation

  • Mayor Babick and Mayor Pro Tem Nancy Cline presented a proclamation recognizing January 2024 as School Board Appreciation Month. Trustees from the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District (CFBISD) and the Lewisville Independent School District (LISD) were recognized for their partnership with the city.

Consent Calendar

  • Approved the minutes of the January 9, 2024 Regular Meeting.
  • Awarded Bid #24-005 for the Crockett Drive Alley Reconstruction to Cam-Crete Contracting, Inc. (not to exceed $415,192.00).
  • Approved purchase of one 144-inch Lazer Z X-Series mower ($76,412.33) and multiple Case heavy equipment units for fleet replacement and addition ($445,850.00).
  • Authorized the City Manager to reject all bids for the Plano Parkway Park Project due to costs significantly exceeding the $2.995 million estimate; the low bid of $4.2 million represented a 40% increase and the project will be rebid as two separate contracts.
  • Approved an ordinance amending the Operating and Capital Budget, transferring $1,700,000 from the General Facilities Capital Fund to the Parks Capital Fund for the Woodlake Pond Enhancements Phase 1 project (a bond project approved by 80% of voters).
  • Ordered a Charter Election and a General Election to be held on May 4, 2024. The Charter Election will feature Propositions A, B, and C regarding residency requirements, resignation of elected officials, and redistricting. The General Election will fill Council Places 1, 3, 5, and 7.
  • Approved a resolution revising the Single-Family Rehabilitation Incentive Policy to allow staff-level approval for specific straight, non-curved driveway expansions under 10 feet and $3,000 completed in conjunction with a NOTICE project.
  • Approved a resolution authorizing a professional services contract with M. Arthur Gensler Jr. & Associates for the Downtown-Belt Line Road Corridor Master Plan Update (not to exceed $374,659.00).
  • Authorized the purchase of 16.2 acres in fee simple and a 0.58-acre easement from CFBISD near Creekview High School for the Dudley Branch Hike and Bike Trail (not to exceed $125,366.00).
  • Authorized the City Manager to acquire necessary utility easements for the Ridgecrest Phase 1 Reconstruction project, with authorization to pursue condemnation if necessary.
  • Authorized an amended interlocal agreement with DART for the Downtown Carrollton Multi-Modal Transit Hub FTA Grant.
  • Appointed Dave Hermon to the Planning and Zoning Commission (Item 24, separate vote, unanimous).
  • Appointed Rebecca Madsen Mercado to the Neighborhood Advisory Commission (Item 25, separate vote, 5-1 with Councilmember Fleming dissenting).

Discussion Items

  • Downtown-Belt Line Road Master Plan Update Briefing: Ravi Shah and Loren Shapiro presented the TOD committee's selection of Gensler for the master plan update. Gensler team members Barry Han and Kim Dressner presented their vision, highlighting Carrollton's unique historic downtown, visibility from I-35E, and opportunities for corporate recruitment and placemaking. The study area encompasses the station area, downtown, and the Belt Line Road corridor. The timeline for completion is estimated at 12 to 15 months.
  • Dudley Branch Trail Realignment Update: Jonathan Wheat, Director of Engineering, presented the cost and time impacts of realigning the trail from the current approved alignment. A realignment would require an estimated 15-month extension and result in total additional costs of approximately $3.1 million, including the potential loss of a $3 million federal grant, partially offset by estimated construction savings of $500,000. Following discussion, Council reached a consensus to move forward with the current City Council-approved alignment to preserve the federal funding and meet construction deadlines.
  • Qualified Hotel Legislation Briefing: Robert Winningham, Economic Development Director, briefed the Council on a state tool allowing cities to capture 100% of the state's portion of hotel/motel and sales tax for ten years to finance convention center and hotel projects meeting specific requirements. The tool requires a city to be placed on a specific legislative list, granting a four-year window to use it. Council expressed strong interest, deeming it a catalyst for economic development and placemaking. Consensus was given to pursue inclusion in the legislation.
  • NTECC Briefing: Rex Redden, Executive Director of Public Safety, provided an update on the North Texas Emergency Communications Center. A feasibility study determined that building a new 23,000 square foot facility would save approximately $12 million for the City of Carrollton over 30 years compared to remaining in the current 11,800 square foot leased space. The board of directors has recommended building a new facility.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Public Comment on Agenda Items: No members of the public spoke on the consent agenda items.
  • Public Forum: Several residents (Lourdes Mendez, Dulce Flores, Lina Alasmar, Iman Fahmi, Rola Hamza, and Andrea) addressed the Council regarding the Israel-Gaza conflict. Speakers urged the Council to adopt a ceasefire resolution and expressed concerns that U.S. tax dollars are funding military operations in Gaza. Six other citizens registered their support for these speakers without providing individual testimony. Mayor Babick stated that under the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Council could not engage in a dialogue on the topic.

Mayor and Council Reports

  • Councilmembers reported on recent activities including the MLK Parade, Hoya Park Grand Opening, DART meetings regarding the Silver Line, hospital board meetings, and an economic development meeting with a South Korean province governor. Councilmember Carpenter announced he had filed for re-election to his seat.

Key Outcomes

  • Consent Agenda Approved: Items 11 through 23 were approved unanimously.
  • Appointments Approved: Dave Hermon appointed to the Planning and Zoning Commission (unanimous). Rebecca Madsen Mercado appointed to the Neighborhood Advisory Commission (5-1 vote).
  • Proclamation Approved: Recognized January 2024 as School Board Appreciation Month.
  • Direction Given: Staff was directed to continue with the current alignment of the Dudley Branch Trail to meet the federal funding deadline.
  • Direction Given: Consensus was reached to pursue placement on the Qualified Hotel Project legislative list in the upcoming session.
  • Motion Carried: Budget amendment for a $1.7 million transfer to the Parks Capital Fund was approved.
  • Meeting Adjourned: The Regular Meeting was adjourned at 7:04 PM.

Meeting Transcript

I just know they're delayed because the irrigation box has water in it. Well at least when I say I know that, I know that's at my husband. Okay, welcome, welcome. It is now 545. We will start our meeting and call to order. As we always do, we'll start with our consent agenda items and then we have several work session items. Um pretty good stuff there. Um we'll start with on our consent agenda items, the minutes from our January 9th meeting. Okay, number 12. Consider award a bid number 2405 for the Crockett Drive Alley reconstruction project to Cam Creek consult uh contracting in an amount not to exceed 415, 192 even. Any questions on this? Okay. Umber 13, consider approval of the purchase of one 144 inch laser Z X series mower unit from Vythe tractor through an interlocal agreement with Omnia purchasing co-op in an amount not to exceed 76,412 and 33 cents. Gotta get the laser Z. It's spelled with a Z. With a Z, exactly. All right, we'll move on to uh 14. Consider approval of the purchase of one case CX 606 mini excavator. One SR210B skid steer, one case 590 SN backhoe, and one case CX 170E track hoe from associated supply company to an interlocal agreement with Bibhorden and Sourcewell purchasing cooperative in an amount not to exceed 4450 dollars. Any uh yes, just so 13 and 14. I read just confirming that there are these were both scheduled um replacements. I think we might have one new one. I thought I saw they were both looked like they were both scheduled. Do I be on code director of fleet facilities? The mini excavator is an addition to the fleet, but the rest are scheduled replacements. And and can you elaborate on a mini excavator for the people at home? What is that? Well, it it's a it's on tracks. Okay, so it's not doesn't have wheels, it's got tracks. So it's the right, and it's a but it's it's a smaller, like they use some big ones in the in the canals here. I call them canals, but in the in the big feeder bayous. I'm from Houston. So they use the big one down there, but these will be done more like in alleyways, uh next to streets, things like that. So as we have more and more infrastructure projects going on, that was a gap in our fleet. That was a gap. Yep. Thank you. Thank you. All right, number 15.

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