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20171212Town of Prosper Town Council Meeting December 12, 2017 “a place where everyone matters” Town of Prosper Agenda Item 1. Call to Order/Roll Call. “a place where everyone matters” Town of Prosper Agenda Item 2. Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, and Pledge to the Texas Flag. “a place where everyone matters” Town of Prosper Pledge to the Texas Flag Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible. “a place where everyone matters” Town of Prosper Agenda Item 3. Announcements of recent and upcoming events. “a place where everyone matters” Town of Prosper Agenda Item 4. Presentations Presentation of a Proclamation to the Prosper High School Varsity Volleyball Team in recognition for winning the UIL 5A State Volleyball Championship.(RB) “a place where everyone matters” Town of Prosper Agenda Item 5. Consent Agenda Items placed on the Consent Agenda are considered routine in nature and non-controversial.The Consent Agenda can be acted upon in one motion.Items may be removed from the Consent Agenda by the request of Council Members or staff. “a place where everyone matters” Town of Prosper Agenda Item 5. Consent Agenda 5a.Consider and act upon minutes from the following Town Council meeting.(RB) •Regular Meeting –November 28,2017 “a place where everyone matters” Town of Prosper Agenda Item 5. Consent Agenda “a place where everyone matters” 5b.Receive the October Financial Report (KN) Town of Prosper Agenda Item 5. Consent Agenda “a place where everyone matters” 5c.Consider and act upon an Ordinance increasing the maximum combined rates of the Town’s normal contributions and prior service contributions to the Texas Municipal Retirement System at a rate that does not exceed 15.50%. (LR) Town of Prosper Agenda Item 5. Consent Agenda “a place where everyone matters” 5d.Consider and act upon whether to direct staff to submit a written notice of appeal on behalf of the Town Council to the Development Services Department,pursuant to Chapter 4,Section 1.5(C)(7)and 1.6(B)(7)of the Town’s Zoning Ordinance,regarding action taken by the Planning &Zoning Commission on any Site Plan or Preliminary Site Plan.(AG) Town of Prosper Agenda Item 6. Citizen Comments The public is invited to address the Council on any topic.However,the Council is unable to discuss or take action on any topic not listed on this agenda. Please complete a “Public Meeting Appearance Card”and present it to the Town Secretary prior to the meeting. “a place where everyone matters” Town of Prosper Agenda Item 7. Consider the Special Purpose District Committee’s recommendation to call an election to create two special purpose districts:Crime Control and Prevention District and a Fire Control,Prevention,and Emergency Medical Services District with those districts funded by the elimination of the 0.50%sales and use tax property tax relief;reallocate such sales and use tax by 0.25%to each specified district;and the current special purpose district committee members be appointed as the temporary board.(KN) “a place where everyone matters” Town of Prosper Agenda Item 8. Consider and act upon amending Ordinance No.16- 55 (FY 2016-2017 Budget).(KN) “a place where everyone matters” Town of Prosper Agenda Item 9. Consider and act upon amending Ordinance No.17- 65 (FY 2017-2018 Budget)and Capital Improvement Plan.(KN) “a place where everyone matters” Town of Prosper Agenda Item 10. Consider and act upon an ordinance amending Subsections (b)and (c)of Section 10.01.001, “Engineering Design Standards,”of Article 10.01, “General Provisions,”of Chapter 10,“Subdivision Regulation,”of the Town’s Code of Ordinances by adopting new Water System Design Requirements and new Wastewater System Design Requirements.(SG) “a place where everyone matters” Town of Prosper Agenda Item 11. Consider and act upon authorizing the Town Manager to execute a Professional Engineering Services Agreement between Garver,LLC,and the Town of Prosper,Texas,related to the design of the Cook Lane and E-W Collector project.(SG) “a place where everyone matters” Town of Prosper Agenda Item 11. “a place where everyone matters” Town of Prosper Agenda Item 12. Consider and act upon authorizing the Town Manager to execute a Professional Engineering Services Agreement between BW2 Engineers,Inc.,and the Town of Prosper,Texas,related to the design of the Whitley Park Trail Extension project.(DR) “a place where everyone matters” Town of Prosper Agenda Item 13. Discussion on adopting the 2015 International Property Maintenance Code.(JW) “a place where everyone matters” Town of Prosper Agenda Item 14. Discussion on proposed amendments to the Sign Code.(MD17-0009).(JW) “a place where everyone matters” •The 2015 Supreme Court case,Reed v.Town of Gilbert, significantly changed how cities and towns can regulate signs,particularly the content of a sign. •If you have to read the content of the sign to determine the applicable regulations,it’s not in keeping with the Court’s decision. •For example,we can no longer have different criteria for different types of banner signs such as “Grand Opening,”Special Events,”or banners advertising the a religious event at school/temporary facility. •In response to recent increase in commercial development and variances –address size/height of wall signs. •Eliminated off-premise signs •Builder directional signs •Event signs •Garage sale signs •Eliminated Inflatable Signs •No Change in Size or Height of Monument Signs and Unified Development Signs •Require one-foot masonry border on all sides •Limit size of digital display to 50%of area •Removed minimum size of text Political Signs •Amended criteria for early voting and voting day signs to be consistent with Texas Election Code “Wood Frame”signs amended to recognize other materials •Reduced area from 96 sq.ft.to 64 sq.ft. •Continue to allow 12’high (44 sq. ft.) New Sign Types •Blade Sign •Downtown Sign Variances •Defined Process •Public Hearing still required but no Newspaper Notice Feedback/Questions? •More work on Content Neutrality Town of Prosper Agenda Item 15. Executive Session Recess into Closed Session in compliance with Section 551.001 et seq.Texas Government Code,as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act,to deliberate regarding: 15a.Section 551.087 –To discuss and consider economic development incentives. “a place where everyone matters” Town of Prosper Agenda Item 15. Executive Session Recess into Closed Session in compliance with Section 551.001 et seq.Texas Government Code,as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act,to deliberate regarding: 15b.Section 551.072 –To discuss and consider purchase,exchange,lease or value of real property for municipal purposes and all matters incident and related thereto. “a place where everyone matters” Town of Prosper Agenda Item 16. Reconvene in Regular Session and take any action necessary as a result of the Closed Session. “a place where everyone matters” Town of Prosper Agenda Item 17. Possibly direct Town staff to schedule topic(s)for Public Hearing at a future meeting. •Update on Downtown Road Projects.(MB) •US 380 Median Improvements Update.(DR) •Discussion on Amending the Zoning Ordinance Regarding Cell Towers.(JW) “a place where everyone matters” Town of Prosper Downtown Projects “a place where everyone matters” Town of Prosper “a place where everyone matters” Town of Prosper “a place where everyone matters” Town of Prosper “a place where everyone matters” Town of Prosper “a place where everyone matters” Town of Prosper “a place where everyone matters” Town of Prosper “a place where everyone matters” Town of Prosper “a place where everyone matters” Town of Prosper “a place where everyone matters” Town of Prosper Agenda Item 18. Adjourn. “a place where everyone matters”