The Mayor and Sachse City Council request that all cell phones be turned off or set to vibrate. Members of the audience are requested to step outside the Council Chambers to respond or to conduct a phone conversation.

BACKGROUND

The Texas Legislature meets on a bi-annual basis. Currently, the 86th Texas Legislature is in session. The City prepared a formal legislative program and provided that program during a recent trip to Austin for the Chamber's Legislative Day with Leadership Sachse. 

POLICY CONSIDERATIONS

The City of Sachse has not traditionally participated in the legislative process. The formation of a City of Sachse Legislative Committee could help identify legislative priorities, develop partnerships with the City's representatives and senators, and allow the City to formally participate in the legislative process. 

RECOMMENDATION
Discuss and consider the formation of a City of Sachse Legislative Committee. 

BACKGROUND

The City Council adopted a five-year plan for water and sewer rates in 2014 and the City is in the final year of that rate plan. The City has contracted with NewGen Strategies to prepare an update to the 2014 plan for the next five years of service. Rebecca Schafer with NewGen Strategies provided an overview of the update to the City Council during its March 4, 2019, regular meeting. During that meeting, the City Council gave direction on the study. The purpose of this item is to return to the City Council with the requested information and to discuss next steps. 

POLICY CONSIDERATIONS

This is an update to the 2014 Water Rate Study.

RECOMMENDATION

Discuss and provide input on options for finalizing the 2019 Water Rate Study update. 

Please note: These items are for discussion purposes only and no City Council action will be taken. The workshop session is for City Council and staff discussion. Citizen input is not permitted on this agenda.

The Mayor and Sachse City Council request that all cell phones be turned off or set to vibrate. Members of the audience are requested to step outside the Council Chambers to respond or to conduct a phone conversation.

BACKGROUND

Minutes of the March 4, 2019, joint workshop meeting.

POLICY CONSIDERATIONS

There are no policy considerations affiliated with this item.

RECOMMENDATION

Approve the minutes of the March 4, 2019, joint workshop meeting.

BACKGROUND

Minutes of the March 4, 2019, regular meeting.

POLICY CONSIDERATIONS

There are no policy considerations affiliated with this item.

RECOMMENDATION

Approve the minutes of the March 4, 2019, regular meeting.

BACKGROUND

From time to time, Robert Beasley, Municipal Judge fo the City of Sachse, is unavailable for arraignments. To serve as a back-up in these instances, the City has utilized Judge Stephen Crane. On rare occasions, it can be the case that both Judge Beasley and Judge Crane are unavailable for arraignments. As a result, staff recommends that the City Council appoint a second back-up to avoid any issues during times of unavailability. 

POLICY CONSIDERATIONS

There are no policy considerations affiliated with this item. 

RECOMMENDATION
Appoint Richard Lee Schimmel as Alternate Municipal Court Judge for the City of Sachse Municipal Court.

BACKGROUND

March 29 is recognized as National Vietnam War Veterans Day around the world. The Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act of 2017 established the day as an official national observance date, which is now observed and recognized all around the United States.

OVERVIEW

Mr. Lee has asked the City to recognize this day with a proclamation.

POLICY CONSIDERATIONS

There are no policy considerations affiliated with this item.

RECOMMENDATION

Present Proclamation to Dennis Lee recognizing March 29, 2019, as National Vietnam War Veterans Day. 

BACKGROUND

• The subject property is 5 separate vacant tracts
• Zone change request from I-1 and I-2 to PD
• Applicant: PMB Acquisitions
• Owner:
  • 78 Miller Ltd.
  • Orville Craig Jones and Kibbie Jones Hipp
• Size: Approximately 61 acres
• Noticing: Approximately 494 property owners were notified of the proposed request. Staff received four general inquiries into the request and two oppositions to the proposed rezoning. 

POLICY

• The subject property is currently identified as Single Family Urban Residential and Neighborhood Retail Mixed-Use on the Future Land Use Plan, however the property is currently zoned for a mix of higher and lower intensity industrial and warehousing uses. 
• Properties to the east are identified for Neighborhood Retail Mixed-Use, while properties to the north and west are identified as Low Density Residential on the Future Land Use Plan.
• The proposed zone change would allow for a diverse mix of housing types including Patio (45' x 110') and Cottage (30' x 110') single family home lots, in addition to 3-story urban multifamily product. 
• The proposed uses are consistent with the vision identified in the Comprehensive Plan, specifically the Neighborhood Scenarios envisioned for the Industrial / Ranch Road area.
• Development standards proposed include requirements for architectural enhancements/features for all residential products, as well as a minimum of 7 acres of open space with walking trails.  
   

RECOMMENDATION

At its March 11 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, the Commission voted 4-1 to recommend approval of the rezoning request. Staff also recommends approval of the proposed rezoning request as it is in compliance with the Future Land Use Plan and the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan, including the neighborhood scenarios anticipated for the Industrial / Ranch Road area.