City Manager Wiley Stem reviewed the report of the City Manager and Business Session Agenda. Paul Cain was introduced as the new Assistant City Manager and an updated organizational chart was distributed. 

Larry Holze, Municipal Information Director, reviewed the recent and upcoming Community Events.

The Businesses Session review included the following discussions:

RES 2019-537 resolution to forgive all active rehabilitation and reconstruction home loans currently in the City’s loan program.  Staff explained that the forgiveness will not have a negative tax impact to borrowers. 

RES 2019-538 resolution to approve a use agreement with the heart O’ Texas Fair & Rodeo, to allow the use of property at the former Floyd Casey stadium site, for parking.  Council asked staff to work with the Rodeo to ensure the fencing is safe, clean and aesthetically pleasing for the neighborhood. 

RES 2019-542 resolution approving a grant agreement with the Heart of Texas Regional Metal Health Mental Retardation Center for partial funding of a Medical Clearances Initiative at the Central Texas Crisis Center. Council expressed their support of the grant and Medical Clearance program and the opportunity it will provide to free up officers to handle public safety.  The County and the Community have joined together to contribute funds to the program. 

Clint Peters, Planning Director provided an overview of the Planning Pubic Hearing Items and John Patterson, Assistant City Attorney, provided an overview of PH 2019-533.  The presentation is on file in the City Secretary's Office. 

PH 2019-533 Subdivision Ordinance Amendments to Comply with HB 3167.  The presentation is file in the City Secretary's Office and included an overview of the changes related to the approval process for plats and state statute deadlines. Plats must be submitted on the 29th day before the date of the Plan commission meeting that the applicant desires the Plan Commission to consider a application.  Staff was asked to find out what happens when Plan Commission is unable to reach a majority on a recommendation.

Melett Harrison, Economic Development Executive Director, made presentation on the economic development TIF items for consideration on agenda item 2019-530.   The presentation is on file in the City Secretary's Office. Discussion included the integrated color of the concrete of the  Marriott AC Hotel.

Council would like to extend the Municipal Setting Designation (MSD) to 18th St. and a future agenda item on Downtown Parking District or parking system.

Laura Mendoza, Budget Manager, made staff presentation. The presentation is on file in the City Secretary's Office.

Lisa Tyer, Director of Utilities, and Charles Leist, Deputy Director of Utilities, made presentation.  The presentation is on file in the City Secretary's Office. 

The following projects were highlighted:

·              WMARSS Transfer

·              Bellmead Interceptor Collapse

·              Hillcrest Ground Storage & Pump Station

·              Owen Tower

·              Riverside to Gholson Water Line

·              Martin Luther King Sinkhole

·              Transfer Lift Station Project

·              48” Transmission Line Recoating

·              Riverside High Service Pump Station

·              Central WWTP Improvements

·              Peach Street Water Line Improvements

·              Downtown Utility Line Improvements

·              Highway 84 Wastewater Improvements - Phase 2 and 3

Mayor Deaver asked for an informal report on the railroad quiet zone process.

Mayor Deaver recessed the meeting to go into executive session at 4:43 p.m. and notice was given that the City Council would go into Executive Session in accordance with the following provisions:

1.              Attorney Briefing (Texas Open Meetings Act Sec. 551.071):

a.              Senate Bill 944, passed in the 86th Regular Session of the Texas Legislature;

b.              Code enforcement action regarding Lot 8, Block 8, River Oaks Addition, McLennan County, Texas (also known as 1774 Dallas Circle, Waco, Texas);

c.              Agreement for Development and Industrial Tax Abatement between Time Manufacturing Company, O’Flaherty Finance Corporation, and the City of Waco, Texas;

2.              Real Property (Texas Open Meetings Act Sec. 551.072), Economic Development (Texas Open Meetings Act Sec. 551.087), and Attorney Briefing (Texas Open Meetings Act Sec. 551.071): Possible amendment to the City Center Waco contract;

3.              Real Property (Texas Open Meetings Act Sec. 551.072); and

4.              Economic Development (Texas Open Meetings Act Sec. 551.087).

Mayor Deaver reconvened the following Business Session at 6:01 p.m.

council member meek arrived at 6:02

Council Member Hector Sabido made presentation and the following were present to receive proclamation:

Manager Chance Bacon

Hannah Sterriker

Kennedy  Parker

Daniella Ramirez

Alex Earhart

Brienna Hapenney

Aubrey Garcia

Madalyne (Maddy) Martinez

Melett Harrison, made staff presentation

Mayor Deaver opened a public hearing.

Alan Northcutt, 619 Stone Manor Dr., spoke supporting sustainable practices by TIF applicants.

No one else spoke on this item.

Mayor Deaver closed the public hearing.

Council Members Holmes, Meek, Kinnaird, and Mayor Deaver filed affidavits of substantial interest on this item with the City Secretary.

Melett Harrison, Executive Director of Economic Development, made staff presentation.

Mayor Deaver opened a public hearing.

·              Greg May, 611 Washington Avenue, spoke about receiving equitable services by the PID for maintenances services, downtown transportation, security, and landscaping.  Staff will follow-up and Gregg May was encouraged to engage with the PID board about his concerns.

·              No one else spoke during this item.

Mayor Deaver closed the public hearing.

Council Member Kinnaird and Mayor Deaver filed an affidavit of substantial interest on this item with the City Secretary's Office.

Melett Harrison, Executive Director of Economic Development, made staff presentation.

Mayor Deaver opened a public hearing.

No one spoke for or against this item.

Mayor Deaver closed the public hearing.

Clint Peters, Planning Director, made staff presentation.

Mayor Deaver opened a public meeting.

No one spoke for or against this item.

Mayor Deaver closed the public meeting.

Clint Peters, Planning Director, made staff presentation.

Mayor Deaver opened a public meeting.

No one spoke for or against this item.

Mayor Deaver closed the public meeting.

Clint Peters, Planning Director, made staff presentation.

Mayor Deaver opened a public meeting.

No one spoke for or against this item.

Mayor Deaver closed the public meeting.

Alan Northcutt, 619 Stone Manor, spoke concerning this item.

Council expressed that staff has been directed to Discussion the renewable sources and impact our teax payers

Consider Consent Agenda.

Agenda Numbers RES-535 through RES-559 require no formal public hearing and are subject to being approved in a single motion.  However, any City Council Member or the City Manager may remove an item from the Consent Agenda to allow discussion and voting on the item individually.

Mayor Deaver opened a public hearing of visitors.

912 east cahun avenue

Jean Boone,

Cecil McDowell, 2036 King Cole, spoke about the neighborhood in East Waco,

Ephraim Herring, spoke concerning regulations Neighborhood Waco,

Mayor closed the PHO

6:51 p.m

It is the opinion of the City Attorney’s Office that this agenda complies with the requirements of Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code.

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Jennifer Richie, City Attorney