1. Continue Discussion of the Comprehensive Plan Updates Draft
2. Receive a Presentation and Discuss Existing Solid Waste and Recycling Services and Development of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Said Services
3. Clarification of Consent or Action Items listed on Today’s City Council Meeting Agenda for January 10, 2023
CLOSED SESSION
4. Hold a Closed Meeting in accordance with the following Sections of the Texas Government Code:
(a) Section 551.071 – Consultation with City Attorney Concerning Pending or Contemplated Litigation and on any Regular Session or Work Session Agenda Item Requiring Confidential, Attorney/Client Advice Necessitated by the Deliberation or Discussion of Said Item (as needed)
7. Pledge of Allegiance to the U.S. and Texas flags led by Councilmember Brian Fiorenza: “Honor the Texas flag; I pledge allegiance to thee, Texas, one state under God, one and indivisible.”
8. Mayor and Council Reports on Items of Community Interest pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 551.0415 the City Council may report on the following items: (1) expression of thanks, congratulations or condolences; (2) information about holiday schedules; (3) recognition of individuals; (4) reminders about upcoming City Council events; (5) information about community events; and (6) announcements involving imminent threat to public health and safety
9. City Manager/Staff Reports
10. Visitor Comments (Anyone wishing to address the City Council must complete a Speakers’ Request Form and return it to the City Secretary. In accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the City Council is restricted in discussing or taking action on items not posted on the agenda. Action on your statement can only be taken at a future meeting. In order to expedite the flow of business and to provide all visitors the opportunity to speak, the Mayor may impose a three (3) minute limitation on any person addressing the City Council. A thirty (30) minute time allotment is set for this section, and the remaining speakers will be heard at the end of the Action Agenda.)
CONSENT AGENDA
11. Consider approval of Minutes of the Regular City Council Meeting held on December 13, 2022
12. Consider Ordinance 2022-1299 amending the Highland Village Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance by amending Section 39 “Definitions” relating to the Definition of “Coverage” to exclude the Surface Area of Pools (2nd and final read)
13. Consider Resolution 2023-3042 calling a General Election to be held on May 6, 2023 for the Purpose of Electing Council Members to Places 3, 5 and 7; authorizing a Joint Election with other Denton County Political Subdivisions; and authorizing a Contract for Election Services with Denton County
14. Consider Resolution 2023-3043 authorizing Renewal of the License Agreement with Azteca Systems, LLC for the City’s Digital Work Order Application Software
15. Receive Budget Reports for Period ending October 31, 2022
16. Receive Budget Reports for Period ending November 30, 2022
ACTION AGENDA
17. Take action, if any, on Matters discussed in Closed Session in accordance with the following Sections of the Texas Government Code:
(a) Section 551.071 – Consultation with City Attorney Concerning Pending or Contemplated Litigation and on any Regular Session or Work Session Agenda Item Requiring Confidential, Attorney/Client Advice Necessitated by the Deliberation or Discussion of Said Item (as needed)
LATE WORK SESSION
18. Status Reports on Current Projects and Discussion on Future Agenda Items (A Councilmember may inquire about a subject of which notice has not been given. A statement of specific information or the recitation of existing policy may be given. Any deliberation shall be limited to a proposal to place the subject on an agenda for a subsequent meeting.)