City Council Regular Meeting Thursday, November 16, 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 Joshua City Hall, located at 101 S. Main St., Joshua, Texas, on November 16, 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.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 October 2023. (Staff Resource: M. Peacock)

  2. 2.Discuss and receive update on city board meetings:

    Planning & Zoning Commission

    Type B EDC

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 October 19, 2023.

H.REGULAR AGENDA

  1. 1.Public hearing on a request for a zoning change regarding approximately 5.51 acres of land in the Meyers Subdivision, Lot 2, BLK 1, County of Johnson, Texas, located at 1140 W FM 917, to change from (R-1) Single Family Residential District to the (A) Agricultural District.

    Staff Presentation

    Owner’s Presentation

    Those in Favor

    Those Against

    Owner’s Rebuttal

  2. 2.Discuss, consider, and possible action on a Ordinance changing the zoning on approximately 5.51 acres of land in the Meyers Subdivision, Lot 2, BLK 1, County of Johnson, Texas, located at 1140 W FM 917, to change from (R-1) Single Family Residential District to the (A) Agricultural District.

  3. 3.Discuss, consider, and possible action on an Ordinance repealing existing section 5.07, “Food Trucks,” of Article 5, “Permitted Uses,” of the Zoning Ordinance, found in Chapter 14, “Zoning,” of the Code of Ordinances and adopting new food truck regulations by adding a new Article 1.10, “Food Trucks,” to Chapter 1, “General Provisions,” of the Code of Ordinances, providing for the regulation of food trucks.

  4. 4.Discuss, consider, and possible action on a Resolution affirming the casting of votes in the 2024-2025 Election of the Board of Directors for Johnson County Central Appraisal District.

  5. 5.Discuss, consider, and possible action on a resolution authorizing Type B Economic Development Corporation expenditures for equipment for the parks department.

I.STAFF REPORT

  1. 1.Police Department Monthly Report October 2023

  2. 2.Joshua Fire Department

  3. 3.Municipal Court Report

  4. 4.Public Works

  5. 5.Animal Services

  6. 6.Development Services

  7. 7.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.Pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to consult with the City Attorney relating to pending litigation, to wit: Ling Zeng vs. City of Joshua et. al., Civil Action No. 3:23-CV-1570-D.

  2. 2.In accordance with the Texas Government Code, Section 551.074; To deliberate regarding the appointment, employment, and evaluation of a public officer or employee

    a. City Manager

    b. City Secretary 

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.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 November 9, 2023, by 5:00 pm on the official bulletin board at Joshua City Hall, 101 S. Main, Joshua, Texas.

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Alice Holloway
City Secretary