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05 - City Council MinutesItem No. 5 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS March 22, 2021 The City Council of the City of Paris met for a regular session at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, March 22, 2021, at the City Council Chamber, 107 E. Kaufinan, Paris, Texas. Present: Mayor: Steven Clifford Council Members: Paula Portugal; Renae Stone; Reginald Hughes; Gary Savage; and Linda Knox City Staff: Grayson Path, City Manager; Stephanie Harris, City Attorney; Janice Ellis, City Clerk; Gene Anderson; Finance Director; Randy Tuttle, Interim Police Chief; Russell Thrasher, Interim EMS Director; M.A Smith, Public Works Director; and Clyde Crews,'Fire Marshal Absent: Council Member: Clayton Pilgrim O Venin x Agenda 1. Call meeting to order. Mayor Clifford called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. 2. Invocation. Finance Director Gene Anderson gave the invocation. 3. Pledge of Allegiance. Council Member Portugal led the pledge. 4. Citizens' forum. No one spoke during citizens' forum. Consent A enda Mayor Clifford inquired of Council Members if they wished to pull any items from the consent agenda for discussion. There being none, a Motion to approve the consent agenda was made by Council Member Portugal and seconded by Council Member Savage. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 5. Approve minutes from the meeting on March 8, 2021. Regular Council Meeting March 22, 2021 Page 2 6. Receive reports and/or minutes from the following boards and commissions: a. Main Street Advisory Board (1-12-2021) b. Paris Public Library Advisory Board (2-24-2021) c. Historic Preservation Commission (2-10-2021) d. Paris Economic Development Corporation (2-16-2021) 7. Receive February monthly financial report. 8. Receive February drainage report. 9. Receive demolition and code enforcement activity reports. 10. Approve the Final Plat of Lots 1 & 2, Block A of the Homer -Nash Addition, LCAD Property 17390 and 17391, .located at 1845-1849 Lamar Ave. and 105-115 N.E. 19th Street. 11. Approve the Final Plat of Lot 1, Block A of the Pshigoda South Addition No. 2, LCAD Property 107320 and 117505, located at 3620 Clarksville Street. 12. Approve the Final Plat of Lot, Block A of the B&M Subdivision City Block 70, LCAD Property 14723 and 14724, located in the 1600 Block of Pine Bluff. 13. Approve RESOLUTION NO, 2021=009: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, APPROVING A PROCLAMATION DECLARING THE MONTH OF APRIL .AS FAIR HOUSING MONTH; DECLARING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Regular Agenda 14. Discuss, conduct a public hearing, and act on an Ordinance considering the petition of Rebecca Haralson, Executrix of George Jennison Estate for a change in zoning from a One -Family Dwelling District No. 2 (SF -2) to an Office District (0), in the Morningside Estates. City Manager Grayson Path said that Rebecca Haralson was at this meeting and was requesting a change in zoning from a One -Family Dwelling District No. 2 to an Office District. Mr. Path also said the City had received a protest of this zoning change and it reached the 20% threshold. He explained in order for this to be approved, a super majority of the Council would have to vote in favor of the zoning change. Mayor Clifford said since the full Council was not present, he wanted to table this item to the next meeting. Regular Council Meeting March 22, 2021 Page 3 Mayor Clifford opened the public hearing and said the public hearing would remain open and be continued to the April 12 City Council meeting. A Motion to table this item was made by Mayor Clifford and seconded by Council Member Savage. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 15. Discuss, conduct a public hearing and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2021-006: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1710 OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED, SO AS TO REZONE CITY OF PARIS BLOCK 170- C, PT OF LOT 14, LOCATED IN THE 2500 BLOCK OF SOUTH CHURCH STREET, FROM AN AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT (A) TO A COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (C); DIRECTING A CHANGE ACCORDINGLY IN THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A SAVING CLAUSE, A PENALTY CLAUSE_ ; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Path explained that Hunter Jones was requesting a change in zoning from an Agricultural District to a Commercial District. Mr. Path said the Agricultural zoning designation for this property was a holding district and did'need to change to a more functional zoning, and that the future land use called for this lot to be zoned Commercial. He also said that the Planning and Zoning Commission approved this zoning change, and staff recommended approval. Mayor Clifford opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak in support or opposition to this item, to please come forward. With no one speaking, Mayor Clifford closed the public hearing. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Savage and seconded by Council Member Knox. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 16. Discuss, conduct a public hearing, and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2021-007: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1710 OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED, SO AS TO REZONE CITY OF PARIS BLOCK 188, LOTS 6 AND 7, LOCATED AT 1415 S.E. 6TH STREET, FROM A LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (LI) TO A TWO-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT (2F); DIRECTING A CHANGE ACCORDINGLY IN THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Path explained that Russ Davis was requesting a change in zoning on behalf of Linda and Johnny Miles, Sr., from a Light Industrial District to a Two -Family Dwelling District. Mr. Path said there was mixed zoning in the area, that the Planning & Zoning Commission approved this zoning change, and that staff recommended approval. Regular Council Meeting March 22, 2021 Page 4 Mayor Clifford opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak in support or opposition to this item, to please come forward. With no one speaking, Mayor Clifford closed the public hearing. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Knox and seconded by Council Member Portugal. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 17. Discuss, conduct a public hearing and possibly act on RESOLUTION NO. 2021-011: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS ESTABLISHING THE CITY OF PARIS PACE PROGRAM; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Attorney Stephanie Harris said they had been discussing this for a couple of months, they had been working through the process for establishing the PACE Program, and the public hearing and adoption of the Resolution were the final steps. Mayor Clifford opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak in support or opposition to this item, to please come forward. With no one speaking, Mayor Clifford closed the public hearing. A Motion to approve this item was made by Mayor Clifford and seconded by Council Member Portugal. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 18. Discuss and act on RESOLUTION NO. 2021-011: A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRIVATE RE -SALE OF TWENTY-FOUR TRACTS OF TAX FORECLOSED REAL PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE DEEDS. Mr. Path introduced Tracy Pounders, the City's tax attorney. Mr. Pounders explained that on January 5, 2021, seventy-four properties were put up for sale at the public tax sale, and fifty of those properties were sold. He said the remaining twenty-four tracts were struck -off to the City as trustee for the taxing entities. Mr. Pounders also said the remaining properties were advertised for sale inviting private offers, that the Pounders Law Firm with Abernathy Roeder Boyd & Hullett, PC received offers to purchase all twenty-four properties as set out in the Resolution. He said that these properties would be sold with a tax deed and no warranty. Mr. Pounders explained that consent from the City of Paris, Paris Junior College, Lamar County and Paris IDS was required to move forward with the private re -sale of the twenty-four tracts. A Motion to approve this item was made by Mayor Clifford and seconded by Council Member Knox. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 19. Discuss and act on a request from Greater Paris Development Foundation to abandon long term leases related to the Trail de Paris in furtherance of converting the Northeast Texas Trail into a linear state park administered by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Regular Council Meeting March 22, 2021 Page 5 Public Works Director Michael Smith explained the City of Paris had entered into two long-term agreements with the Greater Paris Development Foundation for management of the trail. He said the trail was part of a 130 plus mile trail that the GPDF and others had been working to connect and complete. Mr. Smith further explained that one lease was entered into December 12, 2005, and was for the 100 feet of right-of-way of 2.3 miles of the abandoned railroad line from 12th Street S.E., East to Loop 286. He said the other lease was entered into October 13, 2008, and was for the 100 feet wide of abandoned railroad right-of-way beginning at the interchange of US 271 South and Loop 286 and going East for approximately 0.8 miles to the intersection of Old Clarksville Road and the railroad line. Mr. Smith said the City has maintained this trail which included mowing, trimming and new asphalt each year, which took over 2,000 man hours and cost approximately $30,000.00. He also said the GPDF and its trail associates had approached the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to see if they would consider taking over the entire system from Farmersville to New Boston, including the portions within the City limits. He explained the TWPD was willing to consider the request but would need to know whether each lessee, including the City of Paris was willing to abandon their lease Iagreements for this area to be included as a Texas State Park. Mayor Clifford said this was a step they needed to take to turn the Trail into a State Park, and he thought it would`be good for the City. Council Member Portugal asked Mr. Smith if anyone had spoken to the people and groups who were instrumental in getting the Trail de Paris started. Mr. Smith said they had been approached, and were in moving forward with this request. Council Member Savage asked about any drawbacks. Mr. Smith said it was a win-win. Mayor Clifford said the only drawback he saw was that the City would have to ask the State for permission to use the Trail for events. Don Yarborough of Wealdworkers said his group picked up .trash on the Trail and inquired if the State was going to pick up trash or if they would allow him to do so. Mr. Smith said he would have to look into this and get back with him on that question. He also said this letter was not a guarantee that the Trail would be taken over and turned into a State Park, but only the first step. Council Member Savage asked if trash became an issue would the City be able to help out. Mr. Smith said he did not see a problem with that. A Motion to approve this item was made by Mayor Clifford and seconded by Council Member Knox. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. 20. Convene into executive session pursuant to Section 551.087 of the Texas Government Code, (1) to discuss or deliberate regarding commercial or financial information that the governmental body has received from a business prospect that the governmental body seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in or near the territory of the governmental body and with which the governmental body 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), as follows: First National Bank Building and associated properties. Mayor Clifford convened City Council into executive session at 5:50 p.m. 21. Reconvene into open session and possibly take action on those matters discussed in executive session. Regular Council Meeting March 22, 2021 Page 6 Mayor Clifford reconvened City Council into open session at 6:46 p.m. He said they discussed the First National Bank Building and no action was taken. 22. Consider and approve future events for City Council and/or City Staff pursuant to Resolution No. 2004-081. No future events were referenced. 23. Adjournment. There being no further business, a Motion to adjourn was made by Council Member Savage and was seconded by Council Member Hughes. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. The meeting was adjourned at 6:46 p.m. STEVEN J. CLIFFORD, M.D., MAYOR JA ,..........m_...MAYOR- . ................. ................. ...... NICE ELLIS, CITY CLERK