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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-04-22 Work Session & Regular Meeting MinutesCity Council Work Session Meeting Minutes I IF CITY oF Tuesday, April 22, 2025 @ 5:30 PM inn Anna Municipal Complex - Council Chambers 120 W. 7th Street, Anna, Texas 75409 The City Council of the City of Anna met in a Closed Session on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 5:30 PM, in the Anna Municipal Complex — Council Chambers, located at 120 W. 7th Street, to consider the following items. Call to Order, Roll Call, and Establishment of Quorum. Mayor Cain called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM. Members Present: Mayor Pete Cain Mayor Pro Tem Stan Carver II Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Elden Baker Council Member Kevin Toten Council Member Jody Bills Council Member Kelly Herndon Council Member Lee Miller Members Absent: None Closed Session (Exceptions). a. Consult with legal counsel regarding pending or contemplated litigation and/or on matters in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Government Code (Tex. Gov't Code §551.071). 53rd District Court, Travis County, Texas, Cause No. D-1-GN-23- 007785, City of Grand Prairie, et al. v. State of Texas, et al. Emergency Services District b. Discuss or deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property (Tex. Gov't Code §551.072). Discuss or deliberate Economic Development Negotiations: (1) To discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the City has received from a business prospect that the City seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the City of Anna and with which the City is conducting economic development negotiations; or (2) To deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect described by subdivision (1). (Tex. Gov't Code §551.087). d. Discuss or deliberate personnel matters (Tex. Gov't Code §551.074). City Council. MOTION: Council Member Herndon moved to enter closed session. Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Baker seconded. Motion carried 7-0. Mayor Cain recessed the meeting at 5:30 PM. Mayor Cain reconvened the meeting at 6:00 PM. 3. Consider/Discuss/Action on any items listed on any agenda - work session, regular meeting, or closed session - that is duly posted by the City of Anna for any City Council meeting occurring on the same date as the meeting noticed in this agenda. No action taken. 4. Adjourn. Mayor Cain adjourned the meeting at 6:00 PM. �t PROVED this /' day of 2025 THECITYOF \\ \\ T7/ EXAS 1, M - I / v Mayor Pete Cain ATTEST: �. 9 �' J �. City Secretary Carrie L. Land Regular City Council Meeting Meeting Minutes rri F Crry OF A-1-1 a Tuesday, April 22, 2025 @ 6:00 PM Anna Municipal Complex - Council Chambers 120 W. 7th Street, Anna, Texas 75409 The City Council of the City of Anna met on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM, in the Anna Municipal Complex — Council Chambers, located at 120 W. 7th Street, to consider the following items. 1 E 3 Call to Order, Roll Call, and Establishment of Quorum. Mayor Cain called the meeting to order at 6:02 PM. Members Present: Mayor Pete Cain Mayor Pro Tern Stan Carver II Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Elden Baker Council Member Kevin Toten Council Member Jody Bills Council Member Kelly Herndon Council Member Lee Miller Members Absent: None Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Cain led the Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. Neighbor Comments. No comments given. 4. Reports. • Mayor Pro Tern Carver spoke of the upcoming Earth Day celebration. • Council Member Miller spoke about the Dallas Business Journal awards, the Mayor, staff and he attended. 5. Work Session. a. Proclamation for National Small Business Week, May 4, 2025 through May 10, 2025 (Economic Development Manager Salena Tittle). Mayor Cain read a Proclamation for National Small Business Week and took photos with local small business owners. b. Receive a presentation regarding the proposed Trinity Creek Development. (Director of Development Services Stephanie Scott -Sims) Ron Ramirez, P.E. gave a presentation on the proposed development. He noted that the property is located on 127 acres, not 327 as noted on the presentation slide. The purpose of the presentation was to receive Council feedback, as they are seeking to enter into a pre -annexation development agreement. 6. Consent Items. MOTION: Council Member Toten moved to approve consent items A — F and pull item G. Council Member Herndon seconded. Motion carried 7-0. a. Approve City Council Meeting Minutes for April 8, 2025. (City Secretary Carrie Land) b. Review Monthly Financial Report for the Month Ending March 31, 2025. (Budget Manager Terri Doby) C. Review Minutes of the March 6, 2025, Joint Community Development Corporation and Economic Development Corporation Board Meeting. (Director of Economic Development Bernie Parker) d. Approve a Resolution adopting Library Policies. (Neighborhood Services Director Marc Marchand) The City of Anna is currently constructing the Anna Community Library on the Municipal Campus property in downtown Anna. Construction of the facility is on schedule, and we expect to open the library to the public in the Fall of 2025. This item is for the City Council to adopt operating policies for the library, including collection development, child safety, and general use, as well as library volunteers. These policies will be utilized in the operation of the library, in order to provide clear, consistent services in accordance with the best practices for municipal libraries. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS ADOPTING ANNA COMMUNITY LIBRARY OPERATING POLICIES. e. Approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Impact Fee Reimbursement Agreement with Jefferson Finley, LLC for the construction of public roadway and water improvements. (City Engineer Wes Lawson, P.E.) Sharp Street is listed in the City of Anna Master Thoroughfare Plan as a Minor Collector road and is subject to roadway impact fee reimbursement. The developer is also proposing to construct a portion of an oversize 12" water main as shown on the City of Anna Water Master Plan. Both projects are eligible for impact fee reimbursement upon completion. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN IMPACT FEE REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH JEFFERSON FINLEY, LLC FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC ROADWAY AND WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to approve or disapprove a Special Event Permit Application submitted by Lakeview Estates HOA for a Spring community event on Saturday, May 10th, 2025, at Baldwin Park. (Neighborhood Services Assistant Director Jeff Freeth) Free Renee Russel l-Louviere of the Lakeview Estates HOA submitted a Special Event Permit Application on April 1, 2025, to seek approval for a Spring community event on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Baldwin Park. The application was reviewed by staff at the Interdepartmental Event Logistics Meeting on Wednesday, April 16. The application was also reviewed by the Parks Advisory Board on Monday, April 21, 2025. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE THE SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATION FROM LAKEVIEW ESTATES HOA FOR A SPRING COMMUNITY EVENT ON SATURDAY, MAY 10TH, 2025, AT BALDWIN PARK. g. Approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to approve or disapprove a Special Event Permit Application submitted by Mission Men of Anna for a car show on Saturday, May 10th, 2025 at the City of Anna Municipal Complex (Neighborhood Services Assistant Director Jeff Freeth). Kevin Toten of the Mission Men of Anna submitted a Special Event Permit Application on April 1, 2025, to seek approval for a car show on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at the City of Anna Municipal Complex. The application was reviewed by staff at the Interdepartmental Event Logistics Meeting on Wednesday, April 16. The application was also reviewed by the Parks Advisory Board on Monday, April 21 st. MOTION: Mayor Pro Tern Carver moved to approve. Council Member Baker seconded. Motion carried 5-2. Mayor Cain and Council Member Toten abstained. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO APPROVE OR DISAPPROVE THE SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATION FROM MISSION MEN OF ANNA FOR A CAR SHOW ON SATURDAY, MA 10TH, 2025 AT THE CITY OF ANNA MUNICIPAL COMPLEX. 7. Items For Individual Consideration. a. Conduct a Public Hearing/Consider/Discuss/Action on a request to rezone four lots on 2.5± acres at the southeast corner of S. Powell Parkway and W. Seventh Street from Local Commercial (C-1) and Single -Family Residential (SF- 1)/Single-Family Residential (SF-7.2) to Downtown — (DT). (ZONE 25-0001). Owner: Anna Community Development Corporation (Director of Development Services - Stephanie Scott -Sims) The owner is proposing to rezone the property from Local Commercial (C-1) and Single -Family Residential (SF-1)/Single-Family Residential (SF-7.2) to Downtown — (DT). Surroundinq Land Use and inci Direction Land Use Zoning Comprehensive Plan: Downtown Downtown Master Plan Designation North Civic Center (Anna PD/CBRD (Ord. No. Civic/Institutional Municipal Complex) 1064-2023-07) East Three single-family SF-1 Catalyst Area & dwellings, detached on Adaptive three lots Reuse/Infill South One single-family SF-1 Catalyst Area dwelling, detached on one lot West Three single-family C-1 & PD/C-1 (Ord. Adaptive dwellings, detached on No. 542-2011) Reuse/Infill three lots and vacant commercial building on one lot Future Land Use Plan The Anna 2050 Downtown Master Plan divides the Downtown area into two distinct sub -areas — the Downtown Core and the Downtown Neighborhood. The boundaries of these areas reflect differences in the key attributes and potential future uses in each area. According to the Plan, the Downtown Core is bounded by FM455/White Street on the south, Slayter Creek on the west, Hackberry Lane on the north and Easton Street and East Hackberry Lane on the east and is envisioned as the heart of the community, with the potential for outdoor recreation and entertainment, local boutiques and shops and restaurants. The property in question is located within the Downtown Core subarea. The Downtown Neighborhood area surrounds the Downtown Core and is characterized by a different development pattern, with larger block sizes containing single-family residences and undeveloped land. This area feeds into the Core and provides the largest catalytic sites for Downtown development with the potential for mixed uses and urban living. The Downtown Neighborhood area is intended to provide a transition from the Downtown Core to the rest of the community. Downtown Development Character Areas Within the Downtown Core and Downtown Neighborhood subareas, the Plan identifies future development patterns through five distinctive Character Areas: (1) Retail Center, (2) Catalyst Areas, (3) Adaptive Reuse/Infill, (4) Intown Residential, and (5) Transitional Development. The property in question is identified as having the potential for Catalyst Area development. Catalyst Areas are key areas in Downtown identified for their size and potential to spur activity, contribute to the urban fabric and to serve as a unique Downtown anchor. The property is owned by the Anna Community Development Corporation and will be used to attract commercial development opportunities to the Downtown in conformance with the Catalyst Area designation. Additionally, this request is in conformance with Action 9.1 of the Comprehensive Plan and Downtown Master Plan which calls for city -initiated rezoning of downtown properties. Mayor Cain opened the public hearing at 6:58 PM There were no comments. Mayor Cain closed the public hearing at 6:58 PM. MOTION: Council Member Herndon moved to approve. Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Baker seconded. Motion carried 7-0. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS AMENDING THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, ZONING MAP, AND ZONING ORDINANCE AND CHANGING THE ZONING OF CERTAIN PROPERTY AS DESCRIBED HEREIN; PROVIDING FOR SAVINGS, REPEALING AND SEVERABILITY CLAUSES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY CLAUSE NOT TO EXCEED $2,000 OR THE HIGHEST PENALTY AMOUNT ALLOWED BY LAW, WHICHEVER IS LESS; AND, PROVIDING FOR THE PUBLICATION OF THE CAPTION HEREOF. (Property rezoned under this ordinance is located at the southeast corner of S. Powell Parkway and W. Seventh Street) b. Conduct a Public Hearing/Consider/Discuss/Action on an Ordinance of the City of Anna, Texas amending Article 9.07 (Tree Preservation) of the Anna City Code of Ordinances. (Assistant City Manager Greg Peters, P.E.). At the November 12, 2024 City Council Meeting, the City Council directed the City Manager to review the list of quality trees in the City of Anna Code of Ordinances and make changes to address concerns regarding the types of trees installed in new development projects. City staff worked with representatives of the Texas A&M Forestry Service to review our list of quality trees and seek opportunities to improve tree selection and tree diversity in our community. Based on the discussion and recommendations provided by the Forestry Service staff, the attached ordinance has been prepared for review and consideration by the Planning & Zoning Commission and the City Council. The proposed changes include: • Remove Ash trees from the quality tree list due to the Emerald Ash Borer parasite becoming more prevalent in Collin County. This invasive species is difficult to control, and kills ash trees within 2-5 years of infestation. • Add language to highly encourage developers to select a range of quality trees to plant in new developments, to increase plant diversity and reduce tree monotony. • Minor tree name changes to match Texas A&M Agriculture Extension terminology, which will improve clarity during the preparation and review of landscape plans. The proposed changes are intended to improve our existing tree ordinances based on the recommendations of forestry professionals. Mayor Cain opened the public hearing at 7:04 PM. There were no comments. Mayor Cain closed the public hearing at 7:04 PM. MOTION: Council Member Herndon moved to approve. Council Member Toten seconded. Motion carried 7-0. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS AMENDING APPENDIX 1 TO CHAPTER 9, ARTICLE 7 "TREE PRESERVATION" OF THE ANNA CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES REGARDING APPROVED QUALITY TREES; PROVIDING FOR SAVINGS, REPEALING AND SEVERABILITY CLAUSES; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF THE CAPTION HEREOF AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. C. Consider/Discuss/Action on a Resolution for the Purchase of ± 44.73 Acres from Ann Warren Hayslett for $8,000,000. (Assistant City Manager Greg Peters, P.E.) At the August 13, 2024, City Council Meeting, the City Council adopted a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of up to $25,000,000 combination tax and revenue certificates of obligation. Ten million of that total was marked for the acquisition of land for a future police station and public works service center. The City has negotiated with Ann Warren Hayslett for the purchase of 44.73 acres of Highway 5 and adjacent to County Road 423. The land will be used for a future police station and public safety facilities. As the city continues to grow, it is vital for the expansion of our critical services. The land being purchased will allow the City to expand its police department and public safety operations to meet the needs of neighbors. MOTION: Council Member Herndon moved to approve. Mayor Pro Tern Carver seconded. Motion carried 7-0. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF 44.73 ACRES FROM ANN WARREN HAYSLETT FOR $8,000,000. d. Consider/Discuss/Action on a Resolution Adopting a Legislative Agenda for the 89th Session of the Texas Legislature to include Special Called Sessions and the Interim (Assistant City Manager Taylor Lough) The City Council has identified key legislative positions that are in the best interest of the City of Anna and its community, which should be communicated to the Texas Legislature. The Anna City Council encourages members of the 89th Texas Legislature to: 1. Preserve Local Authority: Advocate against state preemption of municipal powers to ensure decisions reflect local community needs. 2. Enhance Public Safety: Seek funding and legislative support for law enforcement resources, emergency response capabilities, and community policing initiatives. 3. Invest in Infrastructure: Prioritize funding for transportation improvements, water and sewer systems, and other critical infrastructure to support growth and development. 4. Promote Economic Development: Support policies and programs that attract businesses, foster entrepreneurship, and expand the local economy. MOTION: Council Member Herndon moved to approve. Council Member Toten seconded. Motion carried 7-0. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF ANNA, TEXAS ADOPTING A LEGISLATIVE AGENDA FOR THE 89TH SESSION OF THE TEXAS LEGISLATURE TO INCLUDE SPECIAL CALLED SESSIONS OF THE 89TH LEGISLATURE AND THE INTERIM. 8. Closed Session (Exceptions). a. Consult with legal counsel regarding pending or contemplated litigation and/or on matters in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Government Code (Tex. Gov't Code §551.071).53rd District Court, Travis County, Texas, Cause No. D-1-GN-23- 007785, City of Grand Prairie, et al. v. State of Texas, et al. Emergency Services District Discuss or deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property (Tex. Gov't Code §551.072). C. Discuss or deliberate Economic Development Negotiations: (1) To discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the City has received from a business prospect that the City seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the City of Anna and with which the City is conducting economic development negotiations; or (2) To deliberate the offer of a financial or other incentive to a business prospect described by subdivision (1). (Tex. Gov't Code §551.087). d. Discuss or deliberate personnel matters (Tex. Gov't Code §551.074). MOTION: Council Member Toten moved to enter closed session. Council Member Herndon seconded. Motion carried 7-0. Mayor Cain recessed the meeting at 7:23 PM. Mayor Cain reconvened the meeting at &38 PM. The Council further reserves the right to enter into Executive Session at any time throughout any duly noticed meeting under any applicable exception to the Open Meetings Act. 9. Consider/Discuss/Action on any items listed on any agenda - work session, regular meeting, or closed session - that is duly posted by the City of Anna for any City Council meeting occurring on the same date as the meeting noticed in this agenda. No action taken. 10. Adjourn. Mayor Cain adjourned the meeting at 8:38 PM. I City Secretary