City Council Regular Meeting 06/03/2024 05:30 PM City Hall Council Chambers, 141 W. Renfro

1.CALL TO ORDER

Invocation

Pledge of Allegiance to the US Flag

Texas Pledge:
Honor the Texas Flag, I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God; one and indivisible

2.PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS

  1. A.Proclamations

  2. B.Presentations

  3. C.Community Interest Items
    This is a standing item on the agenda of every regular meeting of the City Council. An “item of community interest” includes the following:

    -Expression of thanks, congratulations, or condolence;
    -Information regarding holiday schedules;
    -Honorary recognitions of city officials, employees, or other citizens;
    -Reminders about upcoming events sponsored by the city or other entity that is scheduled
     to be attended by city official or city employee; and
    -Announcements involving imminent public health and safety threats to the city. 

3.CHANGES TO POSTED AGENDA

  1. A.Items to be continued or withdrawn.

  2. B.Items to be withdrawn from the Consent Agenda for separate discussion by the City Council, staff, or members of the public in attendance. Items to be added to the Consent Agenda require an official vote by the City Council.

4.CITIZENS APPEARANCES

Each person in attendance who desires to speak to the City Council on an item NOT posted on the agenda, shall speak during this section. 

A speaker card must be filled out and turned in to the City Secretary prior to addressing the City Council. Each speaker will be allowed three (3) minutes.

Please note that City Council may only take action on items posted on the agenda. The Texas Open Meetings Act prohibits the City Council from deliberating or taking action on an item not listed on the agenda. City Council may, however, receive your comments on the unlisted item, ask clarifying questions, respond with facts, and explain policy.

Each person in attendance who desires to speak to the City Council on an item posted on the agenda, shall speak when the item is called forward for consideration.

5.CONSENT AGENDA

All items listed below are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted with one motion. There will be no separate discussion of the items. Approval of the consent agenda authorizes the City Manager to implement each item in accordance with staff recommendations.

  1. A.Consider approval of the minutes from the May 20, 2024 regular council meeting. (Staff Contact: Amanda Campos, City Secretary)

  2. B.Consider approval of an ordinance amending Ordinance CSO#5218-09-2023, the City’s Fee Schedule by adding fees associated with the right-of-way use applications in Old Town and amending the fees associated with golf cart rentals; finding that the meeting at which this ordinance is passed was open to the public and that the recitals are true; containing a severability clause, cumulative clause, and effective date. (Final Reading) (Staff Contact: Eric Oscarson, Deputy City Manager)

  3. C.Consider approval of an ordinance amending the Roadway Impact Fee Ordinance (CSO#5346-12-2023); finding that the meeting at which this ordinance is passed was open to the public and that the recitals are true; containing a severability clause, cumulative clause, and effective date. (Final Reading) (Staff Contact: Errick Thompson, Director of Public Works & Engineering)

  4. D.Consider approval of a Memorandum of Understanding between the Burleson Police Department and the Joshua ISD on behalf of its Police Department. (Staff Contact: Billy Cordell, Chief of Police)

  5. E.Consider approval of a resolution accepting the Quarterly Investment Report for March 31, 2024, as submitted in accordance with the Public Funds Investment Act (PFIA). (Staff Contact: Harlan Jefferson, Deputy City Manager)

6.DEVELOPMENT APPLICATIONS

  1. A.1679 SW Wilshire (Case 24-062): Hold a public hearing and consider approval for an ordinance for a zoning change request from “PD”, Planned Development to “GR" General Retail for a food and beverage sales (grocery) store with retail. (Staff Contact: Tony McIlwain, Development Services Director) (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval unanimously)

  2. B.1679 SW Wilshire (Case 24-114): Consider approval of a resolution for a commercial site plan with a variance to Chapter 63, Sign Regulations, Section 63-57; pertaining to multi-tenant pylon signage. (Staff Contact: Tony McIlwain, Development Services Director) (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval unanimously)

  3. C.465 Forgotten Ln (Case 24-108): Consider approval of a resolution for a commercial site plan with a waiver to Appendix C, Article VII, Business Park design Standards, Section 7-52, Off-street parking and loading. (Staff Contact: Tony McIlwain, Development Services Director) (The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval unanimously)

7.GENERAL

  1. A.Consider approval of an ordinance appointing a Presiding Municipal Court Judge of the Burleson Municipal Court of Record, City of Burleson for a term of two years, expiring July 5, 2026 and approving a Professional Service Agreement. (First Reading) (Staff Contact: Amanda Campos, City Secretary)

8.REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS

  1. A.Review, discuss, and provide feedback on City Council Policy #17 – Establishing City Council Rules of Procedures for City Council Meetings. (Staff Contact: Amanda Campos, City Secretary)

  2. B.Review, discuss, and provide feedback on current City Council Committee appointments and possible amendment to Council Policy #42 by adding a new Legislative Council Committee. (Staff Contact: Amanda Campos, City Secretary)

9.CITY COUNCIL REQUESTS AND FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND REPORTS

10.RECESS INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION

In accordance with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council may convene in Executive Session in the City Council Workroom in City Hall to conduct a closed meeting to discuss any item listed on this Agenda.

  1. Pending or contemplated litigation or to seek the advice of the City Attorney pursuant to Section 551.071, Texas Government Code
  2. Discussion Regarding Possible Purchase, Exchange, Lease, or Value of Real Property Pursuant to Section 551.072

-Discuss and receive direction on certain parcels of real property for the expansion of the intersection of County Road 920 and County Road 1020 in Johnson County, Texas where deliberation in open session would have a detrimental effect on the position of negotiations with third parties.

-Discuss and receive direction on certain parcels of real property for the expansion of the intersection of Alsbury Boulevard and John Jones Drive (FM 731) in Johnson County, Texas where deliberation in open session would have a detrimental effect on the position of negotiations with third parties.

-Discuss and receive direction on certain parcels of real property for the expansion of Industrial Park Boulevard in Johnson County, Texas where deliberation in open session would have a detrimental effect on the position of negotiations with third parties.

  1. Personnel matters pursuant to Section 551.074, Texas Government Code

-Municipal Judge

11.ADJOURNMENT

CERTIFICATE

I hereby certify that the above agenda was posted on this the 29th of May 2024, by 5:00 p.m., on the official bulletin board at the Burleson City Hall, 141 W. Renfro, Burleson, Texas.