The Mayor and 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.
OVERVIEW
The rank of Eagle Scout is the highest achievement within the Boy Scouts of America, one of the nation's largest and most prominent values-based organizations. Tucker Halliday earned this honor by devising and completing a community service project with lasting impact. He has developed the skills and values to become a positive role model and leader in the community.
RECOMMENDATION
Present a proclamation recognizing Tucker Halliday for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout.
BACKGROUND
The Dallas Central Appraisal District experienced a ransomware attack in late 2022. The impacts of this attack corrupted property files that are essential for the preparation of assessments, including for the assessments in the Public Improvement District at The Station. P3 Works, the City's Public Improvement District Administrators, have been actively working on this issue with the residents and property owners. A representative of P3 Works will be in attendance to provide an update on the situation for the City Council.
POLICY CONSIDERATIONS
There are no policy considerations affiliated with this item.
RECOMMENDATION
Receive an update from P3 Works.
Those who wish to speak may fill out a form or email the City Secretary prior to the meeting.
BACKGROUND
Minutes from the January 17, 2023, joint City Council and EDC meeting.
POLICY CONSIDERATIONS
There are no policy considerations affiliated with this item.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the January 12, 2023, joint City Council and EDC meeting minutes.
BACKGROUND
Minutes from the January 17, 2023, Council meeting.
POLICY CONSIDERATIONS
There are no policy considerations affiliated with this item.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve the January 17, 2023, meeting minutes.
BACKGROUND
The Finance Department prepares a report each month to update the City Council regarding revenues and expenditures for the City. Included in the report are unaudited summaries for the General Fund, Utility Fund, Debt Service Fund, Sachse Economic Development Corporation, and the Sachse Municipal Development District, as well as a report of the year-to-date sales tax revenue.
POLICY CONSIDERATIONS
The City Charter requires the City Manager to submit a monthly report covering revenues and expenditures of the City in such form as requested by the City Council.
RECOMMENDATION
Accept the monthly revenue and expenditure report for the period ending December 31, 2022.
BACKGROUND
The City of Sachse jointly contracts with Dallas and Collin Counties to conduct elections. Both entities provide equipment, personnel, and training to help reduce the cost of holding an election.
OVERVIEW
Both counties will hold meetings regarding the upcoming May election. Election information will be provided in draft form until all locations and dates are confirmed. Cost estimates are based on participating political entities and may change until all contracts are received.
POLICY CONSIDERATIONS
There are no policy considerations affiliated with this item.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve an ordinance ordering a General Election to be held on the 6th day of May 2023 in the City of Sachse for the purpose of electing a Councilmember Place 3 and a Councilmember Place 4; designating location of polling place; ordering Notice of Election to be given as prescribed by law in connection with such election; authorizing joint election agreements with Dallas County and Collin County; providing a repealing clause; providing a severability clause; and providing for an effective date.
BACKGROUND
Currently, there are no regulations within the Sachse Code of Ordinances relative to the operation of food trucks outside of designated special events. The City saw a growing interest in food trucks with their presence at special City events and within neighborhoods during the pandemic. A strong interest remains post-pandemic as residents have expressed a desire for the opportunity to have food trucks present during neighborhood events.
OVERVIEW
The biggest concern with food truck operations in neighborhoods is the safety of the public. The City worked to create a draft regulatory framework that would loop in the City’s police department by running the process through the pre-existing solicitors’ permitting program. In doing so, the intent is to make public safety aware of any food truck operations and to give them the final say on whether these can safely take place in neighborhoods. A draft of the ordinance is attached for reference.
POLICY CONSIDERATIONS
This addition would allow food trucks to operate within city limits. Currently, there are no regulations within the Sachse Code of Ordinances on the operation of food trucks beyond special events.
The City Council was briefed on this item at its last regular meeting on January 17 and did not provide any changes.
RECOMMENDATION
Approve an ordinance amending Chapter 4 titled "Business Regulations" by adding a new Section 4-16 titled "mobile Food Vendors" to provide regulations for operating mobile food establishments within the City of Sachse; providing a repealing clause; providing a severability clause; providing a savings clause; providing for a penalty of a fine not to exceed the sum of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000) for each offense; and providing an effective date.
BACKGROUND
During the City Council regular session on January 20, 2023, Chief Sylvester presented a proposal regarding the upgrade of the existing police department body camera equipment and conversion to cloud-based storage of body camera and in-car camera video footage.
OVERVIEW
Final contract pricing has been determined relative to term and equipment needs.
POLICY CONSIDERATIONS
Future funding through the Vehicle & Equipment Replacement Fund (VERF) will be necessary as provided in the attached quote for the next four fiscal years.
RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Motorola Solutions in the amount of One Hundred Fifty-Three Thousand, Four Hundred Fifty and No/100 Dollars ($153,450.00) for the upgrades to the Sachse Police Department's Body Worn Camera System.
BACKGROUND
POLICY
RECOMMENDATION
The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended 5-1 to approve the SUP request at their January 6, 2023, Regular Meeting. Staff also recommends approving the proposed SUP request and ordinance as it is in compliance with the Future Land Use Plan and the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan.