Monday, May 3, 2021

City Council Combined Meeting

Council Chambers
3815 Sachse Road, Building B
6:30 p.m.

The City Council meeting will be held in the Council Chambers.

A temporary suspension of the Open Meetings Act to allow telephone or videoconference public meetings has been granted by Governor Greg Abbott and therefore, members of the public are entitled to participate in person or remotely.

Citizens may use the ZOOM link below to participate via chat for any questions/comments. However, to view the meeting live, you may stream online (http://sachsetx.swagit.com/live) or access through the local PEG Channel.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85676028216
Or Telephone: (Toll Free) 877-853-5247
Webinar ID: 856 7602 8216

Members of the public who wish to submit their written comments on a listed agenda item can also submit their comments by filling out the public meeting speaker form at: http://www.cityofsachse.com/328/Agendas-Minutes-Videos or by visiting the Agendas & Minutes button on the homepage of the City’s website.

Comments must be received before 4:00 p.m. on Monday, May 3, 2021.

The City of Sachse reserves the right to reconvene, recess or realign the workshop meeting, regular meeting, called Executive Session or order of business at any time prior to adjournment.

As authorized by Section 551.071(2) of the Texas Government Code, these meetings may be convened into closed Executive Session at any time during the City Council workshop or regular meeting for the purpose of seeking confidential legal advice from the City Attorney on any workshop or regular meeting agenda item listed herein.

A. 6:30 PM WORKSHOP MEETING

Subject: 1. Call to Order: The City Council of the City of Sachse will hold a Workshop Meeting on Monday, May 3, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. to consider the following items of business:

Meeting: May 3, 2021 - City Council Combined Meeting

Type: Procedural

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.

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A. 6:30 PM WORKSHOP MEETING

Subject: 2. The City Council shall convene into Executive Session pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section §551.087 Economic Development Deliberations: to deliberate the offer or other financial incentive to a business prospect generally located along the President George Bush Turnpike.

Meeting: May 3, 2021 - City Council Combined Meeting

Type: Closed Session

RECOMMENDATION

Conduct Executive Session as appropriate.

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A. 6:30 PM WORKSHOP MEETING

Subject: 3. Discussion of City Council meeting agenda items.

Meeting: May 3, 2021 - City Council Combined Meeting

Type: Discussion

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.

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A. 6:30 PM WORKSHOP MEETING

Subject: 4. Adjournment.

Meeting: May 3, 2021 - City Council Combined Meeting

Type: Procedural

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B. 7:00 PM REGULAR MEETING

Subject: 1. Call to Order: The City Council of the City of Sachse will hold a Regular Meeting on Monday, May 3, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. to consider the following items of business:

Meeting: May 3, 2021 - City Council Combined Meeting

Type: Procedural

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B. 7:00 PM REGULAR MEETING

Subject: 2. Invocation and Pledges of Allegiance.

Meeting: May 3, 2021 - City Council Combined Meeting

Type: Procedural

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C. Special Announcements

Subject: 1. Mayor and City Council announcements regarding special events, current activities, and local achievements.

Meeting: May 3, 2021 - City Council Combined Meeting

Type: Information

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D. Citizen Input

Subject: 1. Citizen Input: The public is invited at this time to address the Council. Please come to the microphone and state your name and address for the record or citizens wishing to speak may use the chat function to state their name, address, and question for the record. However, if your remarks pertain to a specific agenda item, please hold them until that item, at which time the Mayor may solicit your comments. Time limit is 3 minutes per speaker. The City Council is prohibited by state law from discussing any item not posted on the agenda according to the Texas Open Meetings Act, but may take them under advisement. Issues raised may be referred to City Staff for research and possible future action.

Meeting: May 3, 2021 - City Council Combined Meeting

Type: Information

Citizens who wish to speak may fill out a form or email to the City Secretary prior to the meeting.

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E. Consent Agenda - All items listed on the consent agenda will be considered by the City Council and will be enacted on by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember or citizen so requests.

Subject: 1. Approve the minutes of the April 19, 2021, combined meeting.

Meeting: May 3, 2021 - City Council Combined Meeting

Type: Action (Consent), Minutes

Recommended Action: Approve as presented.

Minutes: View Minutes for Apr 19, 2021 - City Council Combined Meeting

BACKGROUND

Minutes of the April 19, 2021, combined meeting.

POLICY CONSIDERATIONS

There are no policy considerations affiliated with this item.

RECOMMENDATION

Approve the minutes of the April 19, 2021, combined meeting.

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04.19.21 Minutes.pdf (159 KB)

All items listed on the consent agenda will be considered by the City Council and will be enacted on by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Councilmember or citizen so requests.

Motion & Voting

Approve Consent Agenda Items as presented.

Motion by Jeff Bickerstaff, second by Cullen King.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Cullen King, Jeff Bickerstaff, Mike Felix, Michelle Howarth, Chance Lindsey, Frank Millsap

Subject: 2. Approve a resolution denying Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC's application for approval to amend its distribution cost recovery factor to increase distribution rates within the City.

Meeting: May 3, 2021 - City Council Combined Meeting

Type: Action (Consent)

Preferred Date: May 03, 2021

Absolute Date: May 17, 2021

Budgeted: No

Recommended Action: Approve as presented.

Goals: Be a model of financial stewardship through growth management, responsible investment, and financial transparency.

BACKGROUND

On April 8, 2021, Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC ("Oncor) or "Company") filed an application with the Public Utility Commission (PUC) for approval to amend its distribution cost recovery factor ("DCRF"). In the filing, the Company is seeking an increase in distribution revenues of $97,826,277.

OVERVIEW

The Steering Committee of Cities Served by Oncor ("OCSC") has engaged the services of consultant to review the Company's filing and identify adjustments to the application. PUC rules allow cities 60 days from the date of application to act on this application, which does not allow the consultant enough time to complete the analysis. OCSC is recommending that all cities retaining original jurisdiction deny the request.

POLICY CONSIDERATIONS

The City of Sachse has retained original jurisdiction over utility rate filings with the City.

RECOMMENDATION

Approve a resolution denying Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC's application for approval to amend its distribution cost recovery factor to increase distribution rates within the City.

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Model Staff Report Oncor DCRF.pdf (105 KB)

Oncor Rate Resolution.pdf (115 KB)

Motion & Voting

Approve Consent Agenda Items as presented.

Motion by Jeff Bickerstaff, second by Cullen King.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Cullen King, Jeff Bickerstaff, Mike Felix, Michelle Howarth, Chance Lindsey, Frank Millsap

Subject: 3. Accept the monthly revenue and expenditure report for the period ending March 31, 2021.

Meeting: May 3, 2021 - City Council Combined Meeting

Type: Action (Consent)

Preferred Date: May 03, 2021

Fiscal Impact: No

Recommended Action: Accept the monthly revenue and expenditure report for the period ending March 31, 2021.

Goals: Be a model of financial stewardship through growth management, responsible investment, and financial transparency.

BACKGROUND

The Finance Department prepares a report each month to update the City Council regarding revenue and expenditures for the City. Included in the report unaudited summaries for the General Fund, Utility Fund, Debt Service Fund, Sachse Economic Development Corporation, and the Sachse Municipal Development District, as well as an analysis of year-to-date sales tax revenue.

POLICY CONSIDERATIONS

The City Charter requires that the City Manager submit a monthly report covering revenues and expenditures.

RECOMMENDATION

Accept the monthly revenue and expenditure report for the period ending March 31, 2021.

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All Funds 3-31-2021.pdf (115 KB)

Sales Tax Analysis May 2021.pdf (81 KB)

Motion & Voting

Approve Consent Agenda Items as presented.

Motion by Jeff Bickerstaff, second by Cullen King.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Cullen King, Jeff Bickerstaff, Mike Felix, Michelle Howarth, Chance Lindsey, Frank Millsap

Subject: 4. Approve the Consent Agenda Items as presented.

Meeting: May 3, 2021 - City Council Combined Meeting

Type: Action (Consent)

Recommended Action: Approve Consent Agenda Items as presented.

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Motion & Voting

Approve Consent Agenda Items as presented.

Motion by Jeff Bickerstaff, second by Cullen King.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Cullen King, Jeff Bickerstaff, Mike Felix, Michelle Howarth, Chance Lindsey, Frank Millsap

F. Regular Agenda Items

Subject: 1. Take any action as a result of Executive Session.

Meeting: May 3, 2021 - City Council Combined Meeting

Type: Action

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F. Regular Agenda Items

Subject: 2. Consider an ordinance amending Chapter 1 of the Code of Ordinances by amending Section 1-22 “Code of Ethics” to provide for provisions prohibiting council members and persons related to an employee, the mayor or any member of the City Council from serving on certain boards, commissions and corporations unless expressly permitted by law.

Meeting: May 3, 2021 - City Council Combined Meeting

Type: Action, Discussion, Information

Recommended Action: Motion to...

BACKGROUND

The City Council discussed this item at its April 19, 2021, City Council meeting, which resulted in postponing the item to allow the City Attorney to revise the ordinance based on the Council discussion.

OVERVIEW

The City Council may discuss and consider an amendment to the Ethics policy.

POLICY CONSIDERATIONS

If approved, this item would prohibit councilmembers and persons related to an employee, the mayor or any member of the City Council from serving on certain boards, commissions and corporations unless expressly permitted by law.

RECOMMENDATION

Discuss and consider an amendment to the City's Code of Ethics policy.

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F2 Ordinance Amending Code of Ethics (Chapter 1) by Adding Additional Standard.pdf (112 KB)

Motion & Voting

Motion to approve as follows: E(4) “No employee, the mayor, any member of the city council or their spouses shall be eligible to serve on any city board, commission or corporation and E(5) would state ‘No councilmember or their spouses shall serve as a voting member on any non-city board, commission or corporation that receives direct funding (excluding membership fees) from the city. This provision shall not apply where such voting member is only serving in the capacity for purposes of electing officers. The City Council’s sole remedy for a violation of this section (5) is to discontinue funding and/or providing city support services to such non-city board, commission or corporation.

Motion by Cullen King, second by Michelle Howarth.

Final Resolution: Motion Carries

Yes: Cullen King, Jeff Bickerstaff, Mike Felix, Michelle Howarth

No: Chance Lindsey, Frank Millsap

G. Regular Meeting Closing

Subject: 1. Adjournment.

Meeting: May 3, 2021 - City Council Combined Meeting

Type: Procedural

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