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Home My WebLink AboutMin - City Council - 2021 - 07/13 - Regular ALLEN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JULY 13,2021 Present: Kenneth Fulk,Mayor Councilmembers: Baine Brooks,Mayor Pro Tern Daren Meis Carl Clemencich Dave Cornette Chris Schulmeister Dave Shafer City Staff: Eric Ellwanger,City Manager Eric Strong,Deputy City Manager Tim Dentler,Assistant City Manager Rebecca Vice,Assistant City Manager Shelley B. George, City Secretary Teresa Warren,Director,Public and Media Relations Rocio Gonzalez,Deputy City Secretary Pete Smith,Attorney Workshop Session With a quorum of the Councilmembers present, the Workshop Session of the Allen City Council was called to order by Mayor Fulk at 6:01 p.m. on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, in the Basement Meeting Rooms of Allen City Hall, 305 Century Parkway,Allen,Texas. 1. Introduction of Geoben Johnson III, Chair of the Parks and Recreation Board. 2. Introduction of Sandy Wittsche,Chair of the Public Art Committee. 3. Overview of the Allen Economic Development Corporation Proposed FY 21-22 Annual Budget and Update on the State of Allen Office Market. 4. Committee Updates from City Council Liaisons. 5. Questions on Current Agenda. With no further discussion, the Workshop Session of the Allen City Council was adjourned at 6:59 p.m. on Tuesday,July 13,2021. ALLEN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JULY 13,2021 PAGE 2 Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present With a quorum of the Councilmembers present, the Regular Meeting of the Allen City Council was called to order by Mayor Fulk at 7:06 p.m.on Tuesday,July 13,2021,in the City Council Chambers of Allen City Hall, 305 Century Parkway,Allen,Texas. Pledge of Allegiance Public Recognition 1. Presentation of Shining Star Awards to Parks and Recreation Staff Members, Jamie Gross and Stacy Adams,for their Lifesaving Heroic Efforts in Saving the Lives of Two Children. 2. Presentation of a Blue.Star Flag to Family Members of Allen Service Personnel Currently Serving in the U.S.Armed Forces. • Michelle Bishop Parent of Hunter Bishop • Carol Guffey—Parent of Justin Guffey • Carlan Haydu—Parent of Avery Haydu • Frank Hanfland—Parent of Daniel,Alexander,and Maximillian Hanfland 3. Present Plaques-of-Appreciation to Former Members of the Various Boards and Commissions. • Dwight Bums—Central Business District Design Review Committee • Alex Evans—Board of Adjustment/Building and Standards Commission/Sign Control Board • Tod Raines—Public Art Committee 4. Presentation of a Proclamation by the Office of the Mayor: • Presentation of a Proclamation to the City of Allen Parks and Recreation Department,Proclaiming July 2021 as Parks and Recreation Month. 5. Presentation of the Parks and Recreation Board's Annual Report by Chair Geoben Johnson IH. 6. Presentation of the Public Art Committee's Annual Report by Chair Sandy Wittsche. 7. Citizen's Comments. Consent Agenda MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Corneae and a second by Councilmember Meis,the Council voted seven(7)for and none(0)opposed to adopt all items on the Consent Agenda as follows: 8. Approve Minutes of the June 22,2021,Regular City Council Meeting. 9. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Sponsorship Agreement with Credit Union of Texas Including Arena Naming Rights at Allen Event Center through October 14,2028,in the Amount of$2,275,000. ALLEN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JULY 13,2021 PAGE 3 10. Accept the Resignation of Tod Raines and Declare a Vacancy in Place No. 1 on the Public Art Committee. The motion carried. Council expressed its appreciation to Credit Union of Texas for their level of commitment and community partnership with the City of Allen. Regular Agenda 11. Appointment to Fill a Vacancy in Place No. 1 on the Public Art Committee. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Mayor Pro Tern Brooks and a second by,Councilmember Clemencich, the Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed to appoint Cindy Wheeler, as recommended by the Council Nominating Committee,to fill the unexpired term in Place No. 1 on the Public Art Committee and set an expiration of September 30,2023. The motion carried. 12. Confirm Appointments of Councilmembers as Liaisons to City Board and Commissions as Nominated by Mayor Fulk. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Mayor Fulk and a second by Mayor Pro Tem Brooks, the Council voted seven(7) for and none (0) opposed to confirm the appointments of Councilmembers as Board Liaisons to City Boards and Commissions, as nominated by Mayor Fulk. The motion carried. Mayor Fulk • Mayor's Committee • Dallas Regional Mobility Coalition • North Texas Commission • NCTCOG Designated Voting Representative • Collin County Transit Study Committee Councilmember Meis • Council Finance/Audit Committee • Council Nominating Committee • Convention and Visitors Bureau Advisory Board • Board of Adjustment/Building and Standards Commission/Sign Control Board Councilmember Clemencich • Council Finance/Audit Committee • Council Nominating Committee • Parks and Recreation Board • Economic Development Corporation • Planning and Zoning Commission Councilmember Cornette • CBD Design Review Committee • Downtown Steering Committee • Public Art Committee ALLEN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JULY 13,2021 PAGE 4 • ACO Advisory Council Councilmember Shafer • Animal Shelter Advisory Committee • Keep Allen Beautiful • Library Board Councilmember Schulmeister • Council Finance/Audit Committee • Community Development Corporation • Downtown Steering Committee • Collin County Transit Study Committee • NCT 9-1-1 Board of Managers Mayor Pro Tern Brooks • Mayor's Committee • Council Nominating Committee • Allen USA Advisory Committee • North Texas Municipal Water District Other Business 13. Calendar. • July 17—Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Stephen G. Terrell Recreation Center and Park, 9:00 a.m. 14. Items of Interest. • As the Commander of VFW Post 2195, Councilmember Corneae invited veterans to the monthly meeting of the VFW Post 2195 held the second Wednesday of each month at Allen Heritage Center and invited non-veterans to join the auxiliary which meets on the second Thursday of each month. • Mayor Pro Tem Brooks invited everyone to attend the Dallas Card Show being held at the Delta Hotel by Marriott Dallas I Allen on July 15-18. • Mayor Pro Tern Brooks and the Council thanked the Parks and Recreation Department for a great Market Street Allen USA Celebration in light of having to scale back zones due to COVID-19 precautions. • Council wished happy birthday to Mayor Fulk. • Councilmember Schulmeister acknowledged Allen City Television(ACTV)for their work and the YouTube Channel ranking 7th in the nation in Engaging Local Government Leaders. Executive Session The Executive Session was not held. 15. Reconvene and Consider Action on Items Resulting from Executive Session. ALLEN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JULY 13,2021 PAGE 5 Adjournment MOTION: Upon a motion made by Mayor Pro Tern Brooks and a second by Councilmember Cornette,the Council voted seven(7)for and none(0)opposed to adjourn the Regular Meeting of the Allen City Council at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday,July 13,2021. The motion carried. These minutes approved on the 27th day of July 2021. APPROVED: "f : -- _ Kenneth M.Fulk,MAYOR ATTEST:„ S e ey B.George, C,CITY SECRETARY