City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, July 20, 2023 06:30 PM Council Chambers

The Joshua City Council will hold a Work Session at 6:30 pm. A Regular Meeting will be held immediately following the Work Session in the Council Chambers at the Joshua City Hall, located at 101 S. Main St., Joshua, Texas, on July 20, 2023.  This meeting is subject to the open meeting laws of the State of Texas.

Individuals may attend the meeting in person or access the meeting via videoconference or telephone conference call.

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A member of the public who would like to submit a question on any item listed on this agenda may do so via the following options:

Online: An online speaker card is located on the City's website (cityofjoshuatx.us) on the Agenda/Minutes/Recordings page.  Speaker cards received by 5:00 pm on or before the day of the meeting will be read during open session by the City Secretary. 

By phone: Please call 817/558-7447 ext. 2003 by 5:00 pm on or before the day of the meeting and provide your name, address, and question.  The City Secretary will read all questions in the order they are received. 

A.CALL TO ORDER AND ANNOUNCE A QUORUM PRESENT

B.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

  1. 1.United States of America

  2. 2.Texas Flag

C.INVOCATION

D.WORK SESSION

  1. 1.Review and discuss questions related to the budget report and financial statement for June 2023. (Staff Resource: M. Peacock)

  2. 2.Discussion on the recommendation from the Bond Committee.  (Staff Resource: M. Peacock)

  3. 3.Discussion on the current Food Truck Ordinance.  (Staff Resource: M. Peacock)

  4. 4.Discuss and receive updates regarding the Pathway Infrastructure Project. (Staff Resource: M. Peacock)

  5. 5.Discussion and receive a update on the refuse and recycling service. (Staff Resource: A. Bransom)

E.UPDATES FROM MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS, UPDATES FROM CITY STAFF MEMBERS:

Pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.0415, the Mayor and Members of the City Council may report on the following items of community interest, including (1) expressions of thanks, congratulations, or condolences; (2) information about holiday schedules, (3) recognition of individuals; (4) reminders about upcoming City Council events; (5) information about community events; and (6) announcements involving any imminent threat to public health and safety. Staff Updates will address operational issues in various City departments. No deliberation is authorized under the Texas Open Meetings Act.

F.PUBLIC FORUM, PRESENTATION, AND RECOGNITION:

The City Council invites citizens to speak on any topic.  However, unless the item is specifically noted on this agenda, the City Council is required under the Texas Open Meetings Act to limit its response to responding with a statement of specific factual information, reciting the City's existing policy, or directing the person making the inquiry to visit with City Staff about the issue. Therefore, no Council deliberation is permitted.  Each person will have 3 minutes to speak.  

G.CONSENT AGENDA

  1. 1.Discuss, consider, and possible action on meeting minutes of June 15, 2023. (Staff Resource: A. Holloway)

  2. 2.Discuss, consider, and possible action on development agreements and authorize the City Manager to sign all necessary documents. (Staff Resource: A. Holloway)

  3. 3.Discuss, consider, and possible action on a resolution amending the City of Joshua Investment Policy by adding the Finance Director as a designated Investment Officer.  (Staff Resource: M. Freelen)

H.REGULAR AGENDA

  1. 1.Public hearing on a request to amend section 5.2 Permitted Use Table, found in Ch. 14 Zoning Ordinance, by repealing the Land Use Type “Community or Social Buildings” contained in the “Institutional/Governmental” uses a portion of the permitted use table and replacing it with Land Use Type “Assembly Hall (Private) and Event Centers.”  (Staff Resource: A. Maldonado)

    Staff Presentation

    Owner’s Presentation

    Those in Favor

    Those Against

    Owner’s Rebuttal

  2. 2.Discuss, consider, and possible action on approving an Ordinance amending section 5.2 Permitted Use Table, found in Ch. 14 Zoning Ordinance, by repealing the Land Use Type “Community or Social Buildings” contained in the “Institutional/Governmental” uses a portion of the permitted use table and replacing it with Land Use Type “Assembly Hall (Private) and Event Centers.”  (Staff Resource: A. Maldonado)

  3. 3.Discuss, consider, and possible action on an Ordinance approving the amendment to section 3.07.007, “Basis for establishing the areas of special flood hazard,” of articles 3.07, “Flood damage prevention,” of Chapter 3, “Building Regulations,” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Joshua. (Staff Resource: A. Maldonado)

  4. 4.Discuss, consider, and possible action on a resolution authorizing and approving the publication of a Notice of Intention to issue Certificates of Obligation; complying with the requirements contained in the Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 15c2-12; and providing an effective date. (Staff Resource: M. Peacock)

  5. 5.Discuss, consider, and possible action on the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Johnson County for the housing of City of Joshua Class "C" Misdemeanor Offenses in the Johnson County Jail. (Staff Resource: D. Gelsthorpe)

  6. 6.Discuss, consider, and possible action on a Master Services Agreement between the City of Joshua and VERTOSOFT, LLC to provide CAD/RMS services. (Staff Resource: D. Gelsthorpe)

  7. 7.Discuss, consider, and possible action on participating in the Texas Short-Term Asset Reserve Program (TexSTAR). (Staff Resource: M. Freelen)

  8. 8.Discuss, consider, and possible action on approving revisions to the Volunteer Firefighters Nominal Fee Distribution Policy. (Staff Resource: B. Grounds)

  9. 9.Discuss, consider, and possible action on approving an agreement between the City of Joshua and Johnson County for election services and authorizing the city manager to sign all necessary documents. (Staff Resource: A. Holloway)

  10. 10.Discuss, consider, and possible action on board appointments.  (Staff Resource: A. Holloway)

I.STAFF REPORT-JUNE 2023

  1. 1.Police Department

  2. 2.Fire Department

  3. 3.Municipal Court

  4. 4.Development Services

  5. 5.Development Services

  6. 6.Parks & Recreation

  7. 7.Public Works

  8. 8.Animal Services

  9. 9.City Secretary's Office

J.EXECUTIVE SESSION

The City Council of the City of Joshua will recess into Executive Session (Closed Meeting) pursuant to the provisions of chapter 551, Subchapter D, Texas Government Code, to discuss the following:

  1. 1.In accordance with the Texas Government Code, Section 551.076, to deliberate regarding security audits.

K.RECONVENE INTO REGULAR SESSION

In accordance with Texas Government Code, Section 551, the City Council will reconvene into regular session and consider action, if any, on matters discussed in executive session.

L.FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS/REQUESTS BY COUNCIL MEMBERS TO BE ON THE NEXT AGENDA

Councilmembers shall not comment upon, deliberate, or discuss any item that is not on the agenda.  Councilmembers shall not make routine inquiries about operations or project status on an item that is not posted.  However, any Councilmember may state an issue and request to place the item on a future agenda.

M.ADJOURNMENT

The City Council reserves the right to meet in Executive Session closed to the public at any time in the course of this meeting to discuss matters listed on the agenda, as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.071 for private consultation with the attorney for the City.

Pursuant to Section 551.127, Texas Government Code, one or more Councilmembers may attend this meeting remotely using videoconferencing technology. The video and audio feed of the videoconferencing equipment can be viewed and heard by the public at the address posted above as the location of the meeting. A quorum will be physically present at the posted meeting location of City Hall.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Joshua will provide reasonable accommodations for disabled persons attending this meeting. Requests should be received at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled meeting by contacting the City Secretary's office at 817/558-7447.

CERTIFICATE:

I hereby certify that the above agenda was posted on or before July 14, 2023, by 12:00 pm on the official bulletin board at Joshua City Hall, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas.

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Alice Holloway
City Secretary