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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION JOINT WORK SESSION OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS August 20, 2018 The City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission of the City of Paris met for a joint work session at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, August 20, 2018, at the City Council Chamber, 107 E. Kaufman, Paris, Texas. Present: Mayor: Steve Clifford Council Members: Renae Stone, Billy Trenado, Linda Knox, and Paula Portugal Commission Chair: Keith Flowers Commission Members: John Lee, Chad Lindsey, Rick Hundley, Mihir Pankaj, James O'Bryan, and Sims Norment City Staff: John Godwin, City Manager; Stephanie Harris, City Attorney; Carla Easton, City Engineer; Alan Efrussy, Planning Director; and Janice Ellis, City Clerk Absent: Council Member: Clayton Pilgrim Call meeting to order. Commissioner Chair Flowers and Mayor Clifford called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. 2. Receive presentation and discuss the City's proposed Comprehensive Plan. City Manager John Godwin explained the Comprehensive Plan was one of the most important documents for a city, and should be implemented. He explained the last plan was done in 2001, and he was disappointed to learn how many recommendations were not implemented. Mr. Godwin said the City Council conducted a workshop in December and instructed him to bring an updated comprehensive plan to them. Mr. Godwin said Planning Director, Alan Efrussy and City Engineer, Carla Easton had put a lot of hours into this project and the City was fortunate to have both of them. Mr. Efrussy reviewed the work session outline and explained that a Comprehensive Plan was a long-range plan for growth and development, and that it was comprise of a Future Land Use Plan, Park Plan, and a Major Thoroughfare Plan. With regard as to why a comprehensive plan mattered, Mr. Efrussy said it achieves consensus for future vision of the city, it helps develop compatible land uses, guides the framework of development regulations, and provide