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20200728Welcome to the July 28, 2020, Prosper Town Council Meeting. Call to Order/Roll Call. Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance, and Pledge to the Texas Flag. Pledge to the Texas Flag Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible. Announcements of recent and upcoming events. We Prosper Together Campaign 6 We Prosper Together Campaign 7 •Charitable Giving Campaign •Rally community support for Prosper nonprofits that provide food, shelter and basic necessities •Collaboration between Town, Chamber, Rotary Club and Atmos Energy •Raised over $100,000 for Prosper nonprofits We Prosper Together Campaign 8 •Charitable Giving Campaign •Rally community support for Prosper nonprofits that provide food, shelter and basic necessities •Collaboration between Town, Chamber, Rotary Club and Atmos Energy •Raised over $100,000 for Prosper nonprofits $125,000 Pandemic Destressers •Graduations •Birthdays •Military send-offs Light Up the Night for Luke 10 Light it Blue for Healthcare Workers 11 Greg Dyer Memorial Ceremony 12 Wedding Fireworks at Town Lake Presentations. Agenda Item 1. Presentation of a Proclamation to Dr. Drew Watkins in honor of his service to the Prosper Independent School District. (RB) 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. Agenda Item 2. Consider and act upon the minutes from the July 14, 2020, Town Council Meeting. (ML) Agenda Item 3. Consider and act upon approving the purchase of computer hardware, from Centre Technologies, Inc., through the Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Purchasing Contract; and authorizing the Town Manager to execute the same. (LJ) Agenda Item 4. Consider and act upon an ordinance amending Section 12.09.004 "School Traffic Zones" of Chapter 12 "Traffic and Vehicles" of the Town's Code of Ordinances by modifying the limits and hours of operation of such zones. (DH) Agenda Item 5. Consider and act upon authorizing the Town Manager to execute a Development Agreement between Monte Kauffman and the Town of Prosper, Texas, related to the redevelopment of 208 E. First Street. (MD20-0011) (AG) Agenda Item 6. 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) 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 submit it to the Town Secretary prior to the meeting, or address the Council via videoconference or telephone. Regular Agenda Pursuant to Section 551.007 of the Texas Government Code, individuals wishing to address the Council for items listed as public hearings will be recognized when the public hearing is opened. For individuals wishing to speak on a non-public hearing item, they may either address the Council during the Citizen Comments portion of the meeting or when the item is considered by the Town Council. Items for Individual Consideration Agenda Item 7. Conduct a Public Hearing, and consider and act upon a request for a Sign Waiver for Cook Children’s Medical Center, located on the northeast corner of US 380 and Windsong Parkway, regarding Construction Fence Signage. (MD20-0012). (AG) Agenda Item 8. Conduct a Public Hearing, and consider and act upon a request to rezone 27.4±acres from Planned Development-65 (PD-65) to Planned Development- Single Family (PD-SF), located on the south side of Prairie Drive, east of Legacy Drive. (Z20-0014). (AG) Agenda Item 9. Consider and act upon an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 19-65 (FY 2019-2020 Budget) and Capital Improvement Plan. (BP/HW) LEGEND 2019-2020 Adopted CIP CIP Amendment INDEX LEGEND Design Land/Easements ConstructionIndex Park Projects Total Prior Years 2019-2020 2020-2021 2021- 2022 2022- 2023 2023- 2024 2024- 2029 Cost 01 2018-PK Coleman Street Median Landscaping (Talon -Victory): (Design) 30,000 30,000 02 2018-PK Coleman Street Median Landscaping (Talon -Victory): (Construction) 320,000 320,000 IndexWater Projects Total Prior Years 2019-2020 2020-2021 2021- 2022 2022- 2023 2023- 2024 2024- 2029 Cost 01 1902-WA Custer Road Meter Station and WL Relocations: (Design) 290,325 290,325 01 1902-WA Custer Road Meter Station and WL Relocations: (Design) 290,325 68,900 359,225 02 1902-WA Custer Road Meter Station and WL Relocations: (Land/Easements) 53,244 53,244 03 1902-WA Custer Road Meter Station and WL Relocations: (Construction) 2,501,275 2,501,275 03 1902-WA Custer Road Meter Station and WL Relocations: (Construction)3,454,363 3,454,363 Agenda Item 10. Consider and act upon authorizing the Town Manager to execute Contract Amendment #1 to the Professional Services Agreement between Freese and Nichols, Inc., and the Town of Prosper, Texas, related to the design of the Custer Road Pipeline and Meter Vault Relocation project. (HW) Agenda Item 11. Consider and act upon awarding Bid No. 2020-62-B to Wilson Constructors, Inc., related to construction services for the Custer Road Pump Station Meter Vault Relocation project; and authorizing the Town Manager to execute a construction agreement for same. (HW) Agenda Item 12. Consider and act upon authorizing the Town Manager to execute a Standard Utility Agreement (SUA) U- Number U16097 between the Texas Department of Transportation and the Town of Prosper, Texas, for the reimbursement of costs incurred in adjustment, removal and relocation of the Town’s water facilities along Custer Road (FM2478), up to the amount of eligibility for State participation. (HW) Custer Road Pump Station Site Future Future Future Existing Existing Existing LOWE’S 36” TOWN METER VAULT OLD ROW 48” NTMWD Existing Existing Existing LOWE’S METER VAULT OLD ROW Custer Road Pump Station Site 36” TOWN 48” NTMWD NEW ROW Future Future Future Existing Existing Existing METER VAULT OLD ROW Custer Road Pump Station Site NEW 48” NTMWD 36” TOWN 48” NTMWD NEW ROW Future Future Future Existing Existing Existing LOWE’S METER VAULT NEW 36” TOWN OLD ROW Custer Road Pump Station Site NEW 48” NTMWD NEW VAULT 36” TOWN 48” NTMWD NEW ROW Future Future Future Existing Existing Existing LOWE’S METER VAULT OLD ROW Custer Road Pump Station Site NEW 48” NTMWD NEW 42” TOWN NEW VAULT 36” TOWN 48” NTMWD NEW ROW Future Future Future Existing Existing Existing LOWE’S 48” NTMWD OLD ROWNEW ROW Custer Road Pump Station Site NEW 48” NTMWD NEW 42” TOWN NEW ACCESS Future Future Future ITEM ESTIMATED COST IN TxDOT SUA CURRENT COST TOWN COST Original Design Freese and Nichols (approved 11/13/2018) $ 290,325.00 $ 290,325.00 $ 0 Design Contract Amendment #1 Freese and Nichols (proposed 7/28/2020) $ 68,900.00 $ 68,900.00 $ 0 Construction Agreement Wilson Contractors, Inc. (proposed 7/28/2020)$ 3,551,352.00 $3,454,363.33 $ 119,850* 24’ Fire Lane Utility Access Easement (estimated cost) $ 53,244.00 $ 53,244.00 $ 0 Town of Prosper Engineer, Admin, and Inspection Costs (estimated cost) $ 45,174.00 $ 45,174.00 $ 0 TOTAL $ 4,008,995.00 $3,912,006.33 $ 119,850* * $ 119,850 estimated Town cost based on estimated betterment cost of 36” water line to 42” water line in SUA. Actual Town cost to be calculated at the end of the project based on betterment credit percentage of 2.99% X total cost. SCHEDULE: FM 2478 (Custer Road) US 380 –FM 1461: (4 lanes of ultimate 6 lanes) •TxDOT anticipates bidding this project in September 2020. •Most likely start construction first quarter of 2021. •Construction time estimated at 2 years. NTMWD Relocations: •Contracted with Flow-Line to relocate the 48” Water Line. •Construction Underway. TOWN Relocations: •Wilson Contractors, Inc., contract is for 180 days. Agenda Item 13. Discussion and Presentation on the Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) Program. (CS) Prosper Continuous Process Improvement Program •Summary of CPI Foundations from Lean •Timeline of Prosper Training and Implementation of CPI Program •Structure to Maintain CPI Program •Specific Examples of Accomplishments •Emphasis of Future Efforts Lean is… everyone’s relentless drive to remove waste and improve quality to increase customer service and “fix what bugs you” Thinking People System (TPS) Challenge Kaizen Genchi Genbutsu Respect Teamwork Continuous Improvement Respect For people True North Learn to See Tools Culture Waste T –Transportation I –Inventory M –Motion W –Waiting O –Over Processing O –Over Producing D –Defects U –Underutilized People & Skills https://youtu.be/12lThqXA-Dg Example of CPI –Racing Pit Stop Prosper CPI Elevator Speech Prosper employees strive for a “Culture of Excellence.” The Prosper Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) Program invests in employees by leveraging their talents to minimize obstacles, inefficiencies, and redundant processes which results in more meaningful work and ideal customer experiences. We ask you to observe your day to day job functions from a different perspective in order to identify opportunities for improvement, and empowering you to use CPI’s toolset to make your job more meaningful. We need your ideas, your efforts and most of all your knowledge of the processes you work with to ensure the continued success of this program. The Town is committed to provide training, tools, and support to enhance your professional life, both now and into the future. Implementation Timeline •November, 2018 -Town Council funded and approved an agreement with Quality and Productivity Improvement Center (author of Lean Government NOW!) •February, 2019 –Two -day Lean bootcamp with Town’s staff leadership team (21 participants) •Training of Town’s CPI coaches (Kent Bauer, Pamela Clark, Leigh Johnson, Whitney Rehm, Jonathan Weeks) •Training of CPI Steering Committee (Robyn Battle, Bill Bonny, Pamela Clark, Leigh Johnson, Chuck Springer) •June -July, 2019 –CPI coaches held 13 training presentations to all Town staff Ongoing Structure and Outreach •Steering Committee meets monthly to review projects, set priorities and keep program momentum •Town Coaches meet monthly and each department has an assigned coach(es) •CPI article in monthly employee newsletter •CPI training by coaches at new employee orientations •Tracking spreadsheet of completed projects and planned projects •Regular congratulatory meetings with Town Manager, coaches and steering committee (even virtual) July 16, 2020y , Town of Prosper KaizenBPIBenchmarkingJDITotalsPlanned 1 24 0 12 37 In Process 0 4 0 5 9 Completed 2 14 1 25 42 Totals 3 42 1 42 88 TMO/Town Secretary Kaizen BPI Bench.JDI Totals Police Kaizen BPI Bench.JDI Totals Parks and Recreation Kaizen BPI Bench.JDI Totals Planned 0 1 0 3 4 Planned 0 2 0 0 2 Planned 0 1 0 1 2 In Process 0 0 0 0 0 In Process 0 0 0 0 0 In Process 0 0 0 0 0 Completed 1 2 0 1 4 Completed 0 0 0 0 0 Completed 0 2 1 2 5 Totals 1 3 0 4 8 Totals 0 2 0 0 2 Totals 0 3 1 3 7 Finance Kaizen BPI Bench.JDI Totals Fire Kaizen BPI Bench.JDI Totals Library Kaizen BPI Bench.JDI Totals Planned 0 7 0 4 11 Planned 0 2 0 0 2 Planned 0 1 0 1 2 In Process 0 0 0 0 0 In Process 0 0 0 0 0 In Process 0 0 0 0 0 Completed 0 1 0 6 7 Completed 0 1 0 4 5 Completed 0 1 0 4 5 Totals 0 8 0 10 18 Totals 0 3 0 4 7 Totals 0 2 0 5 7 Human Resources Kaizen BPI Bench.JDI Totals Planning/Inspections/Code Kaizen BPI Bench.JDI Totals Engineering/CIP Kaizen BPI Bench.JDI Totals Planned 0 0 0 0 0 Planned 0 4 0 2 6 Planned 0 4 0 0 4 In Process 0 0 0 3 3 In Process 0 0 0 0 0 In Process 0 2 0 1 3 Completed 1 2 0 1 4 Completed 0 5 0 4 9 Completed 0 0 0 1 1 Totals 1 2 0 4 7 Totals 0 9 0 6 15 Totals 0 6 0 2 8 Information Technology Kaizen BPI Bench.JDI Totals Public Works Kaizen BPI Bench.JDI Totals Planned 1 0 0 1 2 Planned 0 2 0 0 2 In Process 0 1 0 1 2 In Process 0 1 0 0 1 Completed 0 0 0 0 0 Completed 0 0 0 2 2 Totals 1 1 0 2 4 Totals 0 3 0 2 5 1 24 0 12 0 4 0 5 2 14 1 25 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 Kaizen BPI Benchmarking JDI Town of Prosper Completed In Process Planned CPI Kaizen Event –Hiring Process From Left: Dan Heischman, Shaw Eft, Christina Prewitt, Frank Gillern, Chuck Springer, Kent Bauer, Leslie Scott, Whitney Rehm, Leigh Johnson Team at Work Kaizen Team Recommendations Eliminate paper requisitions and paper PAFs Train all departments in NeoGov (online requisitions and hire action forms) Explore NeoGov capabilities and additional software features (team) Create Hiring Guidebook, including step-by-step checklists and instructions (Intranet) Interview training for all hiring personnel •Allowed interview questions •Discussion of benefits with interviewees •Reference check question guidelines Supplemental questions for pre-screening Benefits summary included in NeoGov Job Posting Job Posting customization (per department) Interview pre-scheduling •Written tests •Oral boards / panel interviews Increase sworn personnel background check capacity Designated hiring team (hiring managers and SMEs) Minimize batch sizes (aim for continuous flow) Consider the use of on and off-site Job Fairs Results of Improvements in Hiring Process •Fully electronic process for hiring managers •Applicant screening to reduce hiring manager workload •Streamlined process to be able to hire most qualified –quickly •Results •Reviewed hiring from April, 2017 to May, 2019 (from advertisement to hiring date) •Overall average 84 days (down to 60 days last 12 months) •Police Officers –was 170 days for 8 officers, last 6 officers hired in 86 days •Public Safety Dispatchers –was 187 days for 6 dispatchers, last 7 hired in 54 days Hiring Process for Public Safety Dispatchers Residential Development Process Improvements from Preconstruction Meeting to Final Acceptance 1. Pre-Construction meeting set during pre-scheduled weekly time blocks. 2. Pre-Construction meeting checklist (items required to be completed prior to meeting). 3. Create fee estimate form. 4. Estimate fees to be due at final acceptance and distribute at pre-construction meeting. 5. Provided to all persons involved with project not just attendees. 6. Develop pre-construction packet. Pre-Construction packet sent to developer and consultant by Engineering. 7. Verify requirements and inspections of trails, sidewalks and berms. 8. Coordinated punch list from all departments after preliminary inspection. 9. Retaining walls finalized and building permits marked as complete. Add this to the current inspection checklist. 10. Benchmark and create standard forms for maintenance bonds and construction cost submittals. 11. Create a Parks Final Acceptance Checklist and Provide to Developer. 12. Return of escrow deposit – notify Engineering for approval prior to refund. Recommended Improvements (Task List)-Residential Development Process Improvements to manage the inventory of drugs and medical supplies for Town ambulances 5S Improvements to Parks and Recreation Storage Facility Conversion of all Town personnel files from paper files to electronic storage in Laser fiche. Current CPI Emphasis •Conversion of paper and manual processes to electronic processes •Need for improvements highlighted by employees working remotely •Customers need virtual options •Municipal Court Online Forms •Internal Human Resources Forms •Planning and Engineering •Public Works Daily Readings •Continue to celebrate success –virtually •Continue to incorporate CPI into staff culture What’s in it for You Agenda Item 14. Budget Work Session Follow-Up Discussion. (BP) 18/19 Virtual Balances Projected 19/20 Virtual Balances VERF Contributions by Fund Town of Prosper Adopted Capital Budgets Professional Services by Category 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: Section 551.087 –To discuss and consider economic development incentives. 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. Section 551-074 -To discuss and consider personnel matters and all matters incident and related thereto. 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: Section 551.071 -Consultation with the Town Attorney regarding legal issues associated with alcoholic beverage local option elections and all matters incident and related thereto. Section 551.071 -Consultation with the Town Attorney regarding legal issues associated with short term rentals of property, and all matters incident and related thereto. Section 551.074 –To discuss appointments to the Board of Adjustment/Construction Board of Appeals, Parks & Recreation Board, Library Board, Prosper Economic Development Corporation Board, and Planning & Zoning Commission. The Town Council Meeting will resume after the Executive Session. Reconvene in Regular Session and take any action necessary as a result of the Closed Session. Possibly direct Town staff to schedule topic(s) for discussion at a future meeting. Adjourn.