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05 - City Council MinutesItem No. 5 MINUTES OF THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF THE CITY OF RIS, TEXAS `lik June 27, ' The City Council of the City of Paris met for a regular session at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, June 27, 2022, at the City Council Chamber, 107 E. Kaufman, Paris, Texas. Present:Mayor: Paula Portugal Mayor Pro -Tem: Reginald Hughes Council Members: Shatara Moore, Gary Savage, Mihir Pankaj, and Linda Knox, and Clayton Pilgrim City Staff: Robert Vine, Assistant City Manager; Stephanie Harris, City Attorney; Janice Ellis, City Clerk; Skylar Unger, Deputy City Clerk; Gene Anderson; Finance Director; Randy Tuttle, Assistant Police Chief; Andrew Mack, Director of Planning & Community Development; M.A. Smith, Public Works Director; and Clyde Crews, Fire Marshal Opening, -Agenda 1. Call meeting to order. Mayor Portugal called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. 2. Invocation. Finance Director Gene Anderson gave the invocation. 3. Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Pro -Tem Hughes led the pledge. 4. Citizen's forum. No one spoke during citizen's forum. Consent A ends Mayor Portugal 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 Pilgrim and seconded by Council Member Savage. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. Regular Council Meeting June 27, 2022 Page 2 5. Approve minutes from the meetings of May 23, 2022 and June 13, 2022. 6. Receive reports and/or minutes from the following boards and commissions: a. Board of Adjustment (5-3-2022) b. Historic Preservation Commission (5-11-2022) c. Paris Public Library Advisory Board (5-25-2022) d. Love Civic Center Governing Board (4-14-2022) e. Building & Standards Commission (5-23-2022) 7. Receive May monthly financial report. 8. Receive May drainage report. 9. Receive demolition and code enforcement activity reports. 10. Deny the Final Plat of the K&S Investments Cherry Street Addition CB 227E, Lot 1, Block A, located at 1958 E. Cherry Street (LOAD 17643). 11. Deny the Final Plat of the Davidson Addition CB 250, Lot 1, Block A, located at 891 Clement Road (LCAD 53721). Re ular A ,ends 12. Discuss, conduct a public hearing, and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2022-035: 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 ALLOW A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT (SUP) IN A COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (C) FOR A SELF-STORAGE/MINI- WAREHOUSE IN THE CITY OF PARIS, BLOCK 249, LOT 35A, LCAD #17987, LOCATED AT 3055 CLARKSVILLE STREET; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Planning Director Andrew Mack explained that this zoning case was continued because staff was waiting on additional details that needed to be identified, and the applicant had since provided the information. He said Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval, as did staff with the condition of the applicant submitting all required information and remodeling plans to the City Building Official and Fire Marshal for review, prior to issuance of a building permit. Mayor Portugal continued the public hearing from the May 23, 2022 meeting, and asked for anyone wishing to speak in support or opposition of this item to please come forward. With no one speaking, Mayor Portugal closed the public hearing. Regular Council Meeting June 27, 2022 Page 3 Subject to the stipulations set out by City Staff, a Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Pankaj and seconded by Council Member Pilgrim. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 13. Discuss, conduct a public hearing, and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2022-036: 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 ALLOW A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT (SUP) IN A COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (C) FOR A SELF-STORAGE/MINI- WAREHOUSE IN THE CITY OF PARIS, BLOCK 321, LOTS 2 AND 2-A, LOCATED AT 2405 N.E. LOOP 286 AND 2510 SPUR 139, LCAD 18797 AND 18798; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.. Mr. Mack explained the applicant proposed to expand the existing mini storage facility with a new separate climate control building at this location. He said that the Planning & Zoning Commission approved the request and that City Staff recommended approval with the following conditions: (1) submittal of all required plans for construction of the new building, and review by the City Engineer, Building Official and Fire Marshal prior to issuance of a building permit, and (2) the property must be platted and approved by the City prior to issuance of a building permit. Mayor Portugal opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak in support or opposition of this item to please come forward. With no one speaking, Mayor Portugal closed the public hearing. Subject to the stipulations set out by City Staff, a Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Savage and seconded by Council Member Pilgrim. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 14. Discuss, conduct a public hearing, and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2022-037: 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 ALLOW A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT (SUP) IN A NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICE DISTRICT (NS) FOR A ONE -FAMILY DWELLING HOME IN THE EAST PARK ADDITION, BLOCK A, LOT 12, LOCATED AT 951 E. HICKORY, LCAD #11030, IN THE CITY OF PARIS, LAMAR COUNTY, TEXAS; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Mack said Ms. Akins was proposing to reconstruct a fire -damaged business and remodel the property into a single-family residence, and that the Planning & Zoning Commission approved this item. He also said that City Staff recommended approval of this item with the following conditions: 1) the drive and accommodation for two parking spaces on the property Regular Council Meeting June 27, 2022 Page 4 shall be paved and no other parking spaces will remain unpaved as a building permit approval requirement; 2) there shall be no final inspection for occupancy until a pave driveway w constructed with room for two paved on-site parking spaces as required by Section 10 Off -Street Parking and Loading Regulations of the City's Zoning Ordinance; and 3) returning spaces not improved for parking into green spaces. Mayor Portugal opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak in support or opposition of this item to please come forward. Applicant Carolyn Akins spoke in support of this item, and said the condition of converting spaces not for parking into green spaces was added, and not discussed but she would comply with the conditions. With no one else speaking, Mayor Portugal closed the public hearing. Council Member Savage said this was a great idea for this property and he was in favor of supporting it. Subject to the stipulations set out by City Staff, a Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Pankaj and seconded by Council Member Moore. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 15. Discuss, conduct a public hearing, and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2022-038: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1710 OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING A HISTORIC OVERLAY DISTRICT NO. 18 (HD -18), IN A TWO FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT (2F) IN THE CITY OF PARIS, BLOCK 146, LOT 3, LOCATED AT 705 S.E. 3RD STREET AND DESIGNATING THE STRUCTURE ON SAID PROPERTY AS A HISTORIC STRUCTURE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AND THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION; PRESERVING THE EXISTING USE AND ZONING DESIGNATIONS OF THE PROPERTY SO DESIGNATED; DESIGNATING THE BOUNDARIES OF THE HISTORIC OVERLAY DISTRICT NO. 18 (HD -18) SO ESTABLISHED; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Mack explained that the City Staff proposed the addition of a local Historic Overlay District for the creation of a single freestanding historic district and said this house had been identified as the oldest standing residence in the City. He also said this house was constructed in 1880 with an Italianate Architecture Style. Mr. Mack said once this house could be relinquished from a trustee status through a court proceeding, it was highly likely that remodeling work would begin. He explained that establishment of this historic district designation was an additional step in securing a future for the residence and would create financial grant incentives for remodeling. Mr. Mack said City Staff recommended approval of this item. Council Member Knox inquired when this might come up for bid. Mr. Mack estimated it would probably occur in October. Regular Council Meeting June 27, 2022 Page S A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Pilgrim and seconded by Council Member Pankaj. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 16. Discuss and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2022-039: 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 307-C, LOT 1, LOCATED AT 4005 N. MAIN STREET, IN THE CITY OF PARIS, LAMAR COUNTY, TEXAS, 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 SAVINGS CLAUSE, A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Mack explained the applicant was requested a zoning change to permit the remodeling of an existing commercial building that was previously operated as a retail art gallery to a commercial contractor office building. He said City Staff recommended approval of this change. Mayor Portugal opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak in support or opposition of this item to please come forward. With no one speaking, Mayor Portugal closed the public hearing. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Savage and seconded by Council Member Pankaj and Council Member Pilgrim. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 17. Discuss and act on RESOLUTION NO. 2022-045: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENT WITH SKY -MAR VENTURES, LLC; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mr. Mack said that Mr. Burchinal planned to construct a new ten -unit apartment in the 5 in 5 area. He also said the apartments were planned for construction this year and a platting process would follow the agreement prior to construction. He recommended approval of this agreement with Mr. Burchinal. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Pankaj and seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Hughes. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 18. Discuss and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2022-040: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 12, "UTILITIES," ARTICLE 12.04, "SOLID WASTE," OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS; MAKING SECTION 12.04.006, "PLACEMENT OF CONTAINERS, BAGS AND BUNDLES FOR RESIDENTIAL COLLECTION," TO ALLOW FOR EIGHTEEN (18) BAGS PER RESIDENCE PER Regular Council Meeting June 27, 2022 Page 6 WEEK RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE COLLECTION; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE, AND A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Assistant City Manager Robert Vine said at the May 23, 2022 City Council meeting, the City Council authorized amendments to the Code of Ordinances which transitioned the City Sanitation from twice a week pickup to once a week pickup. He explained those changes authorized up to twelve bags of trash per pickup, per week. Mr. Vine explained that on June 13, 2022, it was brought to the attention of the City Manager that the City inadvertently and unintentionally failed to take into the account the fact that under the old ordinance, each residence had been able to set out an additional six bags of trash on bulk pickup days in lieu of a bulk item. He said this amendment to the Code would make it eighteen bags, which could be trash and/or brush. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Pankaj and seconded by Council Mayor Pro -Tem Hughes and Council Member Pilgrim. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 19. Discuss and act on ORDINANCE NO. 2022-041: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 7, ARTICLE 7.03, "SMOKING," TO PROHIBIT THE USE OF ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES IN PUBLIC PLACES AND TO PROVIDE FOR A VARIANCE PROCEDURE FOR SEMI -ENCLOSED AREAS OF PLACES OF EMPLOYMENT; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS RELATED OT THE SAME; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A PENALTY CLAUSE AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. City Attorney Stephanie Harris said this item was carried over from the last meeting with two additional amendments. She said the first amendment was to include a variance procedure for smoking in semi -enclosed areas and the second amendment was to prohibit electronic cigarettes and vaping in public places. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Knox and seconded by Council Member Savage. Motion carried, 6 ayes — I nay, with Council Member Pilgrim casting the dissenting vote. 20. Discuss and act on RESOLUTION NO. 2022-046: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, AND EMERALD HOSPITALITY, LLC; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Mayor Portugal said that Council Member Pankaj had asked to be recused from this item, because he had a conflict. A Motion to recuse Council Member Pankaj was made by Mayor Pro- Regular Council Meeting June 27, 2022 Page 7 Tem Hughes and seconded by Council Member Knox. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. Council Member Pankaj left the room. City Attorney Stephanie Harris said that Mihir Pankaj could address the City Council from the podium, and answer any questions that City Council might have. Ms. Harris explained this was a Chapter 380 Retail Economic Development Agreement with Emerald Hospitality, LLC and they had make application for incentives under the Program in connection with its construction of a Home2 Suites by Hilton Hotel. She said the project qualified for incentives and outlined the incentives as the following: 1) Five annual property tax grants in an amount equal to 100% of the City's M&O property tax assessed in the incremental taxable value attributable to the project. She said the grants cover the years 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027 and 2028; and 2) Three annual sales tax grants in the amount of 50% of the sales tax receipts in the applicable grant period. She said the grants cover the years 2024, 2025 and 2026. As consideration of these annual grants, Ms. Harris said Emerald Hospitality would invest $14,750,000.00 in construction of the project and would open the hotel no later than December 31, 2023. Ms. Harris also said this agreement was virtually identical to the agreement City Council approved with the Paris Hotels, LP for the construction of a Marriott dual branded hotel on North Main Street except for the addition of language regarding the event space. Mihir Pankaj, 3055 Oak Creek, addressed the City Council and expressed his excitement about this project. He said his family had been in business in Paris for over thirty years. A Motion to approve this item was made by Mayor Pro -Tem Hughes and seconded by Council Member Savage. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. A Motion to return Council Member Pankaj to the meeting was made by Council Member Savage and seconded by Council Member Pilgrim. Motion carried, 6 ayes — 0 nays. Council Member Pankaj returned to the meeting. 21. Discuss and act on a Resolution appointing members to the Board of Adjustment. Mayor Portugal said this was a very important board and unique board, because any appeal of the board went to a district court. She said she would like to see if they could get a few more applicants, and asked that that staff re -advertise for this board. A Motion to table this item was made by Council Member Pankaj and seconded by Mayor Pro -Tem Hughes. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 22. Discuss and make appointments to the various Boards and Commissions. Mayor Portugal said City Council would utilize the same process used for the last several years, in which Staff informs City Council of the number of vacancies, the number of applicants and the names of the applicants. She asked City Council Members to score their top candidate for each board with the greatest number of points allowed for that board. She said they would Regular Council Meeting June 27, 2022 Page 8 begin with PEDC, then the Planning & Zoning Commission and from there, would complete the process. Mayor Portugal asked Staff to proceed with the process. City Clerk Janice said there were two vacant positions on the Paris Economic Development Corporation, and read the names of the applicants. Upon completion of City Council scoring the ballots, City Staff tallied the points given to each applicant and Ms. Ellis announced the two persons receiving the most points were Erik Roddy and Stephen Terrell. A Motion to appoint the two nominees to the PEDC was made by Council Member Pankaj and seconded by Council Member Knox. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. Ms. Ellis said there were two vacant positions on the Planning & Zoning Commission, and read the names of the applicants. Upon completion of City Council scoring the ballots, City Staff tallied the points given to each applicant and Ms. Ellis announced the two persons receiving the most points were Clifton Fendley and Chance Abbott. A Motion to appoint the two nominees to the Planning & Zoning Commission was made by Council Member Savage and seconded by Council Member Knox. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. Ms. Ellis said there were three vacant positions on the Airport Advisory Board and one of those must be a civilian. She said Jeffrey Nichols and Scott Jackson were two remaining applicants and they were both pilots. A Motion to appoint the two pilot nominees to the Airport Board and to re -advertise for a civilian was made by Council Member Pilgrim and seconded by Council Member Pankaj. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. Ms. Ellis said there were two vacant positions on the Band Commission, and that Betsy Mills and Byron Myrick had submitted applications. A Motion to appoint the two applicants to the Band Commission was made by Council Member Pilgrim and seconded by Council Member Pankaj. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. Ms. Ellis said there were five vacant positions on the Building & Standards Commission, and read the names of the applicants. Upon completion of City Council scoring the ballots, City Staff tallied the points given to each applicant and Ms. Ellis announced the five persons receiving the most points were Reeves Hayter, Richard Thompson, Andra "Kim" Walker, Chris Fitzgerald and Carlton Cooper. A Motion to appoint the five nominees to the Building & Standards Commission was made by Council Member Savage and seconded by Council Member Moore. Motion carried, 7 ayes -- 0 nays. Ms. Ellis said there were four vacant positions on the Historic Preservation Commission, and read the names of the applicants. Ms. Ellis said there were certain requirements for this Regular Council Meeting June 27, 2022 Page 9 membership and referenced that Linda Vandiver was currently serving as the Historical Society member, that Ryan Matthews owns property in the Historic District, that Matt Coyle lived in the Historic District and Jennifer Long owned property in the Historic District and lived in the Historic District. A Motion to appoint Ms. Vandiver, Mr. Matthews, Mr. Coyle and Ms. Long to the Historic Preservation Commission was made by Council Member Savage and seconded by Council Member Pankaj. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. Ms. Ellis said there were four vacancies on the Housing Authority Board and that under State Law, the Mayor makes those appointments. Mayor Portugal appointed Jenny Wilson, T.K. Haynes and Beverly Johnson to the Board. Council Member Savage confirmed that the remaining vacant position was for a resident of public housing. Mayor Portugal asked Staff to re -advertise for this Board. Ms. Ellis said there were two vacancies on the Library Advisory Board and read the names of the applicants. Upon completion of City Council scoring the ballots, City Staff tallied the points given to each applicant and Ms. Ellis announced the two persons receiving the most points were Amy Watson and Melanie Loughmiller. A Motion to appoint the two nominees to the Library Advisory Board was made by Council Member Pankaj and seconded by Mayor Pro - Tem Hughes. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. Ms. Ellis said there were three vacancies on the Main Street Advisory Board and read the names of the applicants. Upon completion of City Council scoring the ballots, City Staff tallied the points given to each applicant and Ms. Ellis announced the three persons receiving the most points were Kari Daniel, Tracy Dougherty and Chad Lindsey. A Motion to appoint the three nominees to the Main Street Advisory Board was made by Council Member Pankaj and seconded by Council Member Pilgrim. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. Ms. Ellis said there were three vacancies on the Traffic Commission and the two persons who had applied were Eric Guillot and John Darst. A Motion to appoint Mr. Guillot and Mr. Darst to the Traffic Commission and re -advertise for another member was made by Council Member Pilgrim and seconded by Council Member Knox. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 23. Discuss and appoint City Council Members to serve as liaisons to the various Boards and Commissions. Mayor Portugal said some of the boards require the Mayor to serve as an ex -officio member, and proceeded through the list of Boards and Commissions. PEDC — Mayor Portugal said the Bylaws require the Mayor to serve as ex -officio. Council Member Pankaj, Council Member Pilgrim and Mayor Pro -Tem Hughes volunteered to serve on this Board. Airport Advisory Board — Council Member Savage volunteered to serve on this Board. Regular Council Meeting June 27, 2022 Page 10 Band Commission — Council Member Pilgrim volunteered to serve on this Board. Building & Standards Co ission — Mayor Pro -Tern Hughes volunteered to serve on this Board. Board. Historic Preservation Commission — Council Member Knox volunteered to serve on this Library Advisory Board — Council Member Knox volunteered to serve on this Board. Main Street Advisory Board — Council Member Moore and Council Member Pankaj volunteered to serve on this Board. Planning & Zoning Commission — Council Member Savage, Council Member Moore and Council Member Pankaj volunteered to serve on this Commission. Traffic Commission — Council Member Moore volunteered to serve on this Commission. Board of Adjustment — Mayor Portugal volunteered to serve on this Board. Ark -Tex Council of Governments — Mayor Portugal said the Mayor routinely serves and a Council Member may serve on the Executive Committee. Council Member Pankaj volunteered to serve on the executive committee. Mayor Portugal inquired of Mayor Pro -Tem Hughes if he wished to serve on this Board, and he answered in the affirmative. Visitor & Convention Council — Council Member Pankaj volunteered to serve on this Love Civic Center Board — Council Member Pankaj volunteered to serve on this Board. 24. 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: Project Rocket X. Mayor Portugal convened City Council into executive session at 6:50 p.m. 25. Reconvene into open session and possibly take action on those matters discussed in executive session. Regular Council Meeting June 27, 2022 Page 11 Mayor Portugal reconvened City Council into open session at 7:26 p.m. A Motion to approve PEDC's Economic Development Agreement with Lionshead was made by Council Member Pankaj and seconded by Council Member Savage. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 26. Discuss and act on RESOLUTION NO. 2022-047: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A TAX ABATEMENT AGREEMENT WITH LIONSHEAD PARIS, LLC; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Ms. Harris said this agreement was in conjunction with PEDC and Lionshead Economic Development Agreement. She said the agreement required that at least fifteen employees be retained throughout the remainder of the agreement and that the abatement would be for seven years, and on a de-escalating basis. Ms. Harris also said the abatement expires on December 31, 2020. A Motion to approve this item was made by Council Member Pankaj and seconded by Council Member Knox. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. 27. Consider and approve future events for City Council and/or City Staff pursuant to Resolution No. 2004-081. There were no future events referenced. 28. Adjournment. There being no further business, A Motion to adjourn was made by Council Member Savage and seconded by Council Member Pilgrim. Motion carried, 7 ayes — 0 nays. Mayor Portugal adjourned the meeting at 7:28 p.m. PAULA PORTUGAL, MAYOR JANICE ELLIS, CITY CLERK