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Carrollton City Council Regular Worksession and Meeting - March 5, 2024

City Council — Tuesday, March 5, 2024
BodyCarrollton, Texas
SessionCity Council
DateTuesday, March 5, 2024
StatusFILED
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Speaker 1

0:03

It was on earlier, so

Speaker 2

0:04

there we

Unassigned speaker

0:05

go.

Unassigned speaker

0:05

All

Speaker 1

0:06

right.

0:06

Welcome, council.

0:07

We will start our work session.

0:08

Um, we're gonna spin through our consent agenda items.

0:11

I've got a there's a we're gonna bifurcate our information sharing and uh cover that as soon as we're done with the infrastructure information sharing is in the circle back at the

Unassigned speaker

0:21

end.

Speaker 1

0:21

So we'll start with our um consent agenda items, uh item number 10 minutes from our February 20th meeting.

0:29

Any questions on that?

0:32

Okay, number 11.

Speaker 3

0:33

Just that one agenda item that we fixed the bottom number, but there's some other numbers

Unassigned speaker

0:38

that

Speaker 3

0:39

don't add up.

0:40

So just Chloe's gonna look at

Unassigned speaker

0:42

it.

Speaker 4

0:43

It was meant it was yeah, we it was mentioned in the minutes where we fixed that one number for item 16.

0:49

Yeah, she

Speaker 5

0:49

handed out a sheet for that.

Speaker 4

0:52

Yeah, and then um the minutes don't reflect it in the actual item.

Unassigned speaker

0:57

No,

Speaker 4

0:58

it's listed further down.

Speaker 1

0:59

Sure.

Speaker 4

1:00

Okay,

Speaker 1

1:00

yeah.

1:01

The agenda the agenda is as stated.

1:04

The minutes reflect the change as stipulated.

Speaker 4

1:06

Yes.

Speaker 1

1:07

Okay.

Speaker 6

1:07

Sounds good.

Speaker 1

1:08

Number 11, consider approval of the RFP 22 022 for renewal uh of temporary services for workforce services with add uh staff, cornerstone staffing, fee tax solutions, and an amount not to exceed $300,000.

1:24

Um, this is a calendar year 22 renewal from last year.

Unassigned speaker

1:28

Yes,

Speaker 7

1:29

what type of staff personnel

Speaker 1

1:31

would

Speaker 7

1:31

that be?

Speaker 1

1:32

It's across the board.

1:32

Um it's cross-board all departments as needed.

Unassigned speaker

1:36

I

Speaker 7

1:36

don't know if it was streets or

Speaker 1

1:38

anything.

1:39

Uh

Unassigned speaker

1:40

I'm

Speaker 1

1:41

not sure it's streets, right?

Unassigned speaker

1:43

It

Speaker 8

1:43

could be anything.

Unassigned speaker

1:44

Okay,

Speaker 1

1:44

so we need anything.

Speaker 9

1:46

Mayor, do we foresee this happening again next year?

1:48

The requests for renewal.

1:50

Yes.

1:50

Okay.

Unassigned speaker

1:52

Yeah,

Speaker 1

1:52

this is part of our you know normal budget.

Unassigned speaker

1:55

Okay.

Speaker 1

1:56

Number 12.

1:57

Um, consider approval of the second and final renewal of bid 22014 for water meters uh from Neptune Technology Group and then and Zenar, USA

Unassigned speaker

2:10

in

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Zoning And Land Use████████████████████████████████32%
Fiscal Sustainability████████████12%
Public Safety███████████11%
Public Transportation███████████11%
Engineering And Infrastructure██████6%
Miscellaneous██████6%
Public Engagement████4%
Economic Development███3%
Community Development Block Grant███3%
Summary of Proceedings

Carrollton City Council Regular Worksession and Meeting - March 5, 2024

The City Council of Carrollton held a combined Worksession (5:45 PM) and Regular Meeting (7:00 PM) on March 5, 2024. The meeting included a DART Silver Line briefing, an overview of the FY2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), a multi-year budget forecast discussion, an update on the Bar K project, public hearings on six zoning cases, and a public forum. The consent agenda was approved, and all zoning items were decided with votes.

Consent Calendar

  • Approved unanimously (7-0) items 10–19:
    • 10: Minutes of February 20, 2024 regular meeting.
    • 11: Renewal of RFP #22-022 for temporary staffing services (Ad-A-Staff, Cornerstone Staffing, v-Tech Solutions) — amount not to exceed $300,000.
    • 12: Second and final renewal of Bid #22-014 for water meters (Neptune Technology Group, Zenner USA) — $160,000.
    • 13: Purchase of one ambulance body (Frazer LTD) and Ford F-550 chassis (Sam Pack Five Star Ford) — $348,660.
    • 14: Ordinance amending Chapter 94 (Swimming Pools) to align with state health department updates (public/semi-public pools, spas, interactive water features).
    • 15: Resolution authorizing purchase of six parcels in Carrollton Heights for right-of-way — $25,735.
    • 16: Resolution for five-year agreement with LexisNexis Accurint Virtual Crime Center — $29,800 first year, $158,213 total.
    • 17: Resolution acknowledging receipt of the ACFR for FY ending September 30, 2023.
    • 18: Resolution authorizing design services agreement with Birkhoff, Hendricks & Carter for Hebron water tower and downtown silos painting — $250,000.
    • 19: Resolution for six-month school crossing guard services agreement (All City Management Services) — $195,000.

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Item 21 (Yasha Auto Care, 2014 E. Belt Line): Multiple speakers opposed. Doug McCracken argued the proposed outdoor storage would create a de facto wrecker yard and violate the JBL overlay district. Annie Wynne (adjacent restaurant co-owner) objected to the 8-foot CMU wall on the property line without setback, citing aesthetic and graffiti concerns. Anthony Wynne requested specific operational stipulations. Applicant Homan Sepasi and realtor Pegah Ganji responded that the wall was staff-recommended and necessary for repair business storage.
  • Item 22 (Skylane Motors, 3227 Skylane Dr.): No public comments; applicant Roger Lee briefly requested approval.
  • Item 24 (Maridoe Golf Club, 2020 Kelly Blvd.): Maggie Stagnabin asked about visibility from her home. Douglas Carlson raised concerns about existing outdoor storage and diesel smell near a watershed. Applicant representative Michael Carlisle confirmed the new facility would consolidate all equipment and temporary structures.
  • Item 26 (Teso Arcade, 2540 Old Denton Rd., Ste 102): Linda Wade spoke in opposition, questioning the value of claw machines and expressing concerns about youth congregation. Applicant Xia Lin stated operating hours and that no parties would be held.
  • Public Forum: Country Place neighborhood residents (Bill Harrison, Ed Perry, Lori Wehe) described a drug raid at a property on Raintree Drive near Country Place Elementary. They requested increased police presence and investigation of suspected unregistered short-term rentals. Robbie Otwell complained about poor alley conditions and illegal alley access to President George Bush Turnpike.

Discussion Items

  • DART Silver Line Briefing (Item 4, Worksession): Trey Walker (VP of Design and Construction) presented an update on the 26-mile, 10-station commuter rail project. All 8 Stadler vehicles received; 16 of 49 grade crossings are largely complete; new Mercer Yard operational. Downtown Carrollton station will have two side platforms with a connecting elevator to the Green Line. Planned service: 6 AM–9 PM with 30-minute peak frequency. Revenue service target: Q4 2025/Q1 2026. Council discussed quiet zones, security, fare enforcement, and a $1.5 million downtown depot adaptive reuse study.
  • Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (Item 5, Worksession): CFO Diana Vaughn and Finance Director Melissa Everett reviewed the FY2023 ACFR. Highlights: clean audit opinion; unrestricted net position increased; current ratio 21.22 (governmental) and 8.5 (enterprise funds); net pension liability at 91% funding; AAA bond rating saves ~$1.5 million per bond issue.
  • Multi-Year Budget and Financial Forecast (Item 6, Worksession): Melissa Everett presented a five-year forecast. Key uncertainties: state legislation (property tax caps, sales tax rule 334), potential recession, inflation. General fund projects small deficits by 2027; utility fund anticipates rate increases (7.43% in 2025 draft) driven by Trinity River Authority debt. Council requested a separate work session on utility costs and inflation.
  • Bar K Project Status (Item 7, Worksession): Economic Development Director Robert Winningham reported that Bar K has not met the building permit deadline of May 5, 2024 due to delays at other locations. Staff recommended extending all project deadlines by 12 months. Council informally supported the extension.

Key Outcomes

  • Consent Agenda (Items 10–19): Approved 7–0.
  • Item 20: Resolution adopting amended PY2023 CDBG Action Plan and Budget: Approved 7–0 after public hearing.
  • Item 21: Yasha Auto Care (PLSUP 2023-122): Approved 5–2 (Councilmembers Carpenter and Palomo opposed). SUP amended to allow outdoor vehicle storage and auto repair (paint/body prohibited) with stipulations: 8-ft CMU wall, hours Mon–Sat 9 AM–7 PM, indoor repairs only.
  • Item 22: Skylane Motors (PLSUP 2023-138): Denied 6–1 (Councilmember Fleming opposed). Required supermajority to overturn Planning & Z Commission denial; motion to deny prevailed.
  • Item 23: Fujifilm Canopy Renovation (PLSUP 2023-143): Approved 7–0 to replace 300-sq-ft shed with 1,216-sq-ft canopy.
  • Item 24: Maridoe Golf Club Maintenance Facility (PLSUP 2023-144): Approved 7–0 with stipulations: tree screening every 30 ft on south side, removal of temporary buildings within 30 days of certificate of occupancy.
  • Item 25: J. Auto Indoor Used Car Sales (PLSUP 2023-132): Approved 7–0 with stipulations: 12 vehicles indoor only, no outdoor display, no banners.
  • Item 26: Teso Arcade (PLSUP 2023-121): Approved 7–0 with stipulations: 39 gaming stations, no simulated gambling, hours 11 AM–9 PM Mon–Fri, 11 AM–10 PM Sat–Sun.
  • Bar K Deadline Extension: Council informally supported staff recommendation for 12-month extension; formal resolution to be brought forward.

Meeting Transcript

It was on earlier, so there we go. All right. Welcome, council. We will start our work session. Um, we're gonna spin through our consent agenda items. I've got a there's a we're gonna bifurcate our information sharing and uh cover that as soon as we're done with the infrastructure information sharing is in the circle back at the end. So we'll start with our um consent agenda items, uh item number 10 minutes from our February 20th meeting. Any questions on that? Okay, number 11. Just that one agenda item that we fixed the bottom number, but there's some other numbers that don't add up. So just Chloe's gonna look at it. It was meant it was yeah, we it was mentioned in the minutes where we fixed that one number for item 16. Yeah, she handed out a sheet for that. Yeah, and then um the minutes don't reflect it in the actual item. No, it's listed further down. Sure. Okay, yeah. The agenda the agenda is as stated. The minutes reflect the change as stipulated. Yes. Okay. Sounds good. Number 11, consider approval of the RFP 22 022 for renewal uh of temporary services for workforce services with add uh staff, cornerstone staffing, fee tax solutions, and an amount not to exceed $300,000. Um, this is a calendar year 22 renewal from last year. Yes, what type of staff personnel would that be? It's across the board. Um it's cross-board all departments as needed. I don't know if it was streets or anything. Uh I'm not sure it's streets, right? It could be anything. Okay, so we need anything.

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