City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, January 16, 2025 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 Joshua City Hall, located at 101 S. Main St., Joshua, Texas.  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.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 December 2024.

  2. 2.Discussion on the Waste Connections Contract Renewal for Solid Waste Services.

  3. 3.Discussion on the proposed amendments to the Sign Ordinance.

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 the December 19, 2024, meeting minutes. (Staff Resource: A. Holloway)

  2. 2.Discuss, consider, and possible action on a resolution approving the City of Joshua Investment Report for the Quarter Ending December 31, 2024. (Staff Resource: M. Freelen)

  3. 3.Discuss, consider, and possible action to update the FY 24-25 Pay Plan. (Staff Resource: B. Grounds) 

  4. 4.Discuss, consider, and possible action on allocating additional funds required to complete the Thomas Street project. (Staff Resource: A. Bransom)

H.REGULAR AGENDA

  1. 1.Public hearing on a request for a zoning change regarding approximately 0.317 acres of land in the W. W. Byers Survey, Abstract Number 29,  Lots 1 Thru 4, BLK 18, Original Town of Joshua,  County of Johnson, Texas, located at 101 Santa Fe, to change from (R-1) Single Family Residential District to the (R2) Moderate Density Residential District, to allow for a zero lot line single-family detached units on separate lots.

    Staff Presentation

    Owner’s Presentation

    Those in Favor

    Those Against

    Owner’s Rebuttal

  2. 2.Discuss, consider, and possible action on approving an Ordinance for a zoning change regarding approximately 0.317 acres of land in the W. W. Byers Survey, Abstract Number 29, Lots 1 Thru 4, BLK 18, Original Town of Joshua, County of Johnson, Texas, located at 101 Santa Fe, to change from (R-1) Single Family Residential District to the (R2) Moderate Density Residential District, to allow for a zero lot line single-family detached units on separate lots.(Staff Resource: A. Maldonado)

  3. 3.Discuss, consider, and possible action on an Ordinance ordering a General Election to be held on Saturday, May 3, 2025, for the purpose of electing a Council Member Place 1, Council Member Place 3, and Mayor for a Three (3) Year Term. (Staff Resource: A. Holloway)

  4. 4.Discuss, consider, and possible action on the Joint Election Agreement with Joshua Independent School District for the May 3, 2025, General Election. (Staff Resource: A. Holloway)

  5. 5.Discuss, consider, and possible action on approving an Ordinance establishing a credit card processing reimbursement fee and credit card service fee, and amending Appendix A, “Fee Schedule,” to the City’s Code of Ordinances by adding to Section A4.001, “Miscellaneous Permits and Fees,” subsection b and creating subsection dd. (Staff Resource: M. Freelen) 

  6. 6.Discuss, consider, and take possible action on an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances to lower the speed limit on Waterford Way to 25 miles per hour. (Staff Resource: M. Peacock)

  7. 7.Discuss, consider, and possible action on authorizing Type B EDC expenditure of a Radar Speed Sign. (Staff Resource: M. Peacock)

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

  9. 9.Discuss, consider, and possible action on a Cost Participation Agreement between the Johnson County Special Utility District and the City of Joshua regarding the reimbursement for manhole repair at Village Creek. (Staff Resource: M. Peacock)

  10. 10.Discuss, consider, and possible action on appointing a four (4) person Ad-Hoc Committee regarding Johnson County Emergency Service District (ESD). (Staff Resource: M. Peacock)

I.STAFF REPORT

  1. 1.Police Department

  2. 2.Fire Department

  3. 3.Municipal Court

  4. 4.Public Works

  5. 5.Development Services

  6. 6.Animal Services

  7. 7.Code Enforcement

  8. 8.Parks and Recreation 

  9. 9.City Secretary's Office

J.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.

K.ADJOURN

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 January 10, 2025, 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