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You're watching the meeting of the dallas city council with mayor eric l johnson.

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mayor pro tem jesse moreno, deputy mayor pro tem gay donnell willis city council members
Chad west,

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zarin d gracey maxie johnson, jaime. Resendez,
Laura.

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cadena. Adam. Bazaldua. Lori blair. Paula. Blackmon.

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cathy stewart. William roth cara mendelsohn. Paul e ridley.

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city manager. Kimberly bizor tolbert. City secretary billy ray johnson and interim city
Attorney bert vandenberg.

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all right. Good morning. We have a quorum and today is wednesday,
June the 10th, 2026 times 9:32 a.m..

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and I'll call this meeting of the dallas city council to order. Our invocation this
Morning can be given by one of our colleagues,

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zarin d gracey, who represents district three. Is he here? I'm right here. There we go. I'm okay.

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so we're we're here today. Threw me off, too. Alright. Chairman gracey, you're we're going to ask you to do our invocation,
And then we'll have our pledge of allegiance.

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thank you sir. Good morning. Let us pray. Gracious and almighty god,
We come before you today with grateful hearts,

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mindful of the sacred responsibility you have entrusted to this city and to this council.

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as nehemiah stood before a broken jerusalem and declared,
Come, let us rebuild the wall of jerusalem,

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that we may no longer suffer derision. So we stand today committed to building,
Restoring,

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and strengthening the great city of dallas. Lord,
We lift up our downtown business district.

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as nehemiah rallied merchants, priests and gatekeepers,
Each laboring on the section before them.

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we ask that you rally every business owner, developer,
Entrepreneur, and worker in our downtown core.

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breathe new life into our corridors of commerce. Let creativity flourish. Let investment flow and let opportunity be accessible to every
Dallasite who walks those streets.

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and father, we are on the world stage. We pray over fifa and the beautiful game coming to
Dallas as nehemiah built gates that would welcome all who came in peace.

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we ask that our city be a gate of welcome to teams,
Players, coaches, and staff from every nation.

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protect them. Inspire them. Let the joy of sport build bridges across language,
Culture, and background.

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we pray for every worker and volunteer who will serve this city during this historic
Moment.

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those who will rise before dawn and work past sunset,
Who will direct traffic and staff stadiums and greet strangers with a smile.

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honor their service lord, and keep them safe. We pray for our visitors and guests that when they arrive in dallas,
They experience the warmth of a city that is proud to receive the world.

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may they leave with a peace of our spirit in their hearts. And above all, lord, keep this city safe. As nehemiah posted watchmen on the walls.

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we ask that our that your protection surround every neighborhood,
Every venue, every street corner,

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and every soul who calls dallas home guard our residents from harm.

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give wisdom to our first responders, our public safety officers,
And all who stand watch.

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god, as you gave nehemiah favor with the king and provision for the work,
Give this council wisdom,

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unity, and courage for the work before us today. Let the good hand of the lord be upon us. In jesus name we pray.

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amen. If everyone who is able would please rise,
We're going to have our pledges of allegiance to the united states flag first and then the

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texas flag. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the united states of america and to the
Republic for which it stands

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one nation under god, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

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honor the texas flag. I pledge allegiance to thee. Texas. One state under god, one and indivisible.

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thank you very much, everyone. You may be seated. I don't see any announcements or special presentations this morning,
So we will move on to our open microphone speakers.

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madam secretary, good morning. Thank you, mr. Mayor, and good morning. The dallas city council will now hear his first five registered
Speakers.

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I will recite the speaker guidelines. Speakers must observe the same rules of propriety,
Decorum and good conduct applicable to members of the city council.

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any speaker making personal impertinent, profane or slanderous remarks,
Or who becomes boisterous while addressing the city council will be removed from the room.

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for those individuals who are in person for those virtual speakers. You will be removed from the session. Individuals will be given three minutes to speak.

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I'm sorry. Correction, two minutes to speak. For those in-person speakers,
You'll notice the time on the monitor

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at the desk in the podium has now changed. Its to my left and your right.

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for those virtual speakers, I will announce when your time has expired. Also, speakers, please be mindful that during your public comments,
You are not allowed to refer to a city council member by name and.

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and to address your comments to mayor johnson. Only your first speaker, honorable ron kirk.

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you may begin. I'm sorry. Am I good to go? Mayor and council,
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you for this opportunity to speak before you. Forgive me if I seem a little awkward. I have not stood at this microphone since I stepped
Down as mayor 25 years ago.

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so it had to be something extraordinary to bring me here today. And it is because I, frankly, am excited about the opportunity before this council to
Reimagine,

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re-envision, and reinvest in the central core of our city.

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but the only way that we can do that is if we deal with the harsh reality of what it would
Take to

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bring this building just up to code. Not to make it functional,
Not to make it workable for those dedicated public servants who work

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here and citizens who come just to bring it up to code. And I have a unique perspective, perhaps shared by council woman blackmon of not just
Having worked in this building as mayor,

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but I was here seven years as assistant city attorney. And not withstanding the emotion around the history of this building,
It's just not a functioning,

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workable building. And so I hope you will set aside that emotion and just make a sound
Business decision.

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if you're going to spend probably a half $1 billion just to bring this to code,
Look at the opportunities

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instead of spending of investing that money in a new vision and a new plan for this area.

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with the investments you've made and the kay bailey hutchison center in the southern
Gateway parked once you tear down kay bailey

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hutchison and this. This is a unique opportunity to have a 4050 acre footprint in this
City that we rarely get.

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I hope you'll take advantage of that and make a wise decision to go forward and let's
Re-envision,

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reimagine, reinvest in our urban core. Thank you. Thank you. This is a good time for me to remind everyone that we will not be having
Outbursts,

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and there won't be applause and all that, because what we're trying to make sure we do is
Have a very efficient and respectful discussion today,

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and it will belabor things quite a bit if we have outbursts and responses to every
Speaker.

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so we're going to ask you, it's actually our rules. So we're asking if everyone would refrain from applause or or the opposite,
I guess either during the course of the day.

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so thank you very much for that, madam secretary. Okay. Well thank you. Thank you, mr. Mayor. Honorable tom leppert.

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good morning, mayor and members of the city council. I too,
Like ron. This is the first time that I have been on this side of the horseshoe.

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but I do want to thank you for the opportunity to speak to you today. The council makes
Many decisions,

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but very few over the course of decades truly define a city's future.

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you will be making one of those decisions. The options are stark,
They're clear, and they'll have enormous generational consequences for this city and its

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citizens. In the face of the burden of hundreds of millions of dollars to address the
Issue,

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we can drain resources in a building that subtracts from our tax base,
Provides no economic boost and little impetus for a dynamic downtown.

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or we can retain that capital for public safety,
For parks, for libraries, new technologies and developing the southern part of our city,

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all of which will serve all the citizens of this city,
Rather than the few who frequent this place in the face of communities all around us,

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attracting new investments, creating stronger fiscal footings and economic opportunities.

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we can retreat, or we can compete and bring to bear the innovation,
Collective and entrepreneurial spirit that has served this city for well over a century

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and building a growing, not receding, tax base,
Economic strength and sustainability in the face of a declining downtown.

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we can now stick our head in the sand and ignore reality,
Or we can look to the future by gaining a once in a generation blank canvas to architect a

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vibrant, dynamic epicenter that adds to our tax base and draws people to our city in the
Face of problems not addressed.

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we can kick this down the road again, or we can put the people and their future ahead of
Walls and buildings and establish a path forward that provides opportunities

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rather than obstacles. Thank you, mayor johnson,
For your stand. As you pointed out, a former mayor, one that all mayors have have sought to emulate,
Once said to create and shape the future instead of being run over by it.

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I'm confident where he would be on this issue. And 50 years later, that's where we are today.

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we'll define the next generation in dallas. The very land that we're standing on can be a
Cornerstone to a great downtown.

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choose wisely. Thank you. Amy. Amy hoffman. Amy hoffman is not present.

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brad cheves.

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good morning, mayor johnson. Members of the city council. Brad cheves and president and ceo of the dallas regional chamber of commerce.

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I'm here because what happens in this chamber will shape this city for generations.

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hi, everybody. I'm here directly.

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yeah. Go ahead. Brad. I'm sorry. I have no idea what that was. That's all right. It's probably my wife. I'm here because what happens in this

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chamber will will shape this city for generations. And I want you to hear directly from the business community and those that we represent.

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the drc believes in redeveloping the city hall site,
And we believe it's the right path forward for dallas as the voice of the broader regional

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business community. We know what happens in this city,
Sets the tone for everything around it and downtown dallas is on the cusp of

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a defining chapter. The companies already here and the companies considering dallas are
Paying attention to what happens

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in this horseshoe. They aren't just evaluating sites and incentives.

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they're evaluating whether this is a city that thinks boldly and acts decisively.

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whether dallas earns that reputation has consequences for our competitiveness,
And that is always the drc's business.

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I want to be direct about something the business community is watching,
Not just the decision,

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but also the process. Dallas has always been at its best when leaders come together around
A shared vision for the future,

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even when the path to get there isn't perfectly smooth.

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when the process itself becomes the stories companies notice. They need to trust that when dallas sets its sights on something,
It follows through.

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and the spirit of alignment is part of what makes this city,
This region, competitive.

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the business community wants to lock arms with this city and build that future together.

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we can disagree on the pathway forward that is healthy and appropriate.

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what we can't afford for this moment is to signal that dallas cannot move decisively when
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the opportunities like this are rare. The convergence of a once in a generation site,
An urban core ready for investment and reimagining.

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that whole area and business community aligned behind a shared vision doesn't happen
Often.

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when it does, cities that seize the opportunity pull ahead.

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redevelopment of the city hall site represents a concrete near-term opportunity for real
Momentum.

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on behalf of the drc and the business community,
I urge the council to vote no to the item before you today.

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if that comes up, and then move towards casting a unified vision for the next generation.

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thank you. Thank you. Dupree. Scoville.

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thank you. Mayor. Members of the city council. My name is dupree scoville. I'm the managing partner of woodbine development corporation.

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I'm a lifelong resident of dallas, and for generations,
My family has been invested in the future of this city.

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and over the last several years, I've had the privilege of working with many of you on
Bond campaigns and propositions and referendums, and the convention center and dallas isd

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bond campaign two. And so I've learned something that you are often faced with.

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you're often faced with making difficult decisions long before they are popular decisions.

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and I'm here because I think city hall is one of those decisions.

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now. My career has been spent developing and redeveloping and preserving historic
Buildings all over the country,

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all over the state, and right here in downtown dallas. And what I've learned about preservation is actually pretty simple.

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is that sometimes preservation is about saving a building and that that can be a really
Good thing.

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but sometimes preservation is a catalyst for something much bigger. And I actually think city hall can be that. But right now,
The question is whether or not city hall,

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in its current form as a government office building,
Is the highest and best use for this site.

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and I think right now as a developer, I can tell you this with certainty.

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I know that the future of this building is something we don't know,
And no one knows what that could be.

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it could be an office building. It could be a museum,
It could be a hospital, it could be a hotel.

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but whatever that is, the fact is, is that as long as it is a government office building,
Then the future of this site is sealed.

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and frankly, the future of this region is sealed as well. And so I will tell you this if the city moves,
I do think it is the right thing for the taxpayers.

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but more importantly, I think it's the right thing because it opens the door for
Preservation.

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it opens the door for redevelopment. It opens the door for private investment to come and
Reimagine what this building can be and what this region can be.

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and so I'll end with this. As a member of a younger generation of civic leadership,
I think I think we are watching this moment carefully because I think dallas

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is best when we do have one vision, one view for what dallas can be. And I think that's when we think about your time better than we found it.

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so thank you today. Thank you, honorable dwaine caraway.

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god gave my tongue. Honorable mayor and city council under former mayor pro tem of this
City

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mayor for a short while. I've said here before,
I'm born here.

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south dallas parkland hospital, the one on maple and oak lawn.

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so I was born before all of you guys here. I've seen this city,
Dallas and downtown.

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we used to want to come here every saturday to go to h. L greene's to get our popcorn, peanuts and just visualize dallas.

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downtown is the most important area of this city.

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downtown belongs to everybody. Doesn't belong to north,
East, south or west.

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downtown dallas in every city is where folks want to be.

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when we look at this building and we look 50 years ago,
When city hall was on the corner of commerce and harwood,

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the great late george allen in that city council made a move for the future,
To move from there to build this building.

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it is now time for us, 50 years later, to realize that it is time for us and you to make a
Decision for the future.

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it's not a future. It's not a decision for us. It's a decision that you must make for the future of your grandchildren,
Of downtown and what they're going to be.

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we got 16,000 people that have moved downtown.

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is it going to be a dead downtown for them? Fort worth is kicking out behind.

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let's just be real, because they have a vibrant downtown.

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new york has a vibrant downtown. Everyone has a vibrant downtown.

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we can ill afford to realize that it is your decision today that's going to affect the
Folks tomorrow.

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don't leave the crumbs on the table while the cake is sitting up there by itself.

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let's. Let's go to work. Make the thank you. Tough decision. Your time. I know my time. Your time. All my mayors,
They know how I am.

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I'm getting ready to move. But I want you all to know. Make the decision immediately. Today for the future of tomorrow.

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that's your time for us. Thank you. Honorable jaynie schultz.

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jaynie. Schultz.

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apologize. Thought it started at ten. Thank you all.

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thank you for allowing me to speak today. I want to bring three words to this table.

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three words I've not seen on a single agenda,
In any report or in any conversation about this decision.

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transparency, accountability and honesty. Transparency.

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so what's the urgency here? Why now? What? Clock is ticking?

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the public cannot see. Because from where we stand,
No one has told us accountability.

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think about this. No person of sound mind gives away the most valuable real estate asset
In their portfolio without knowing what they receive in return.

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this decision, as presented to the people of dallas,
Is a giant scale with a giant unknown on the benefit side.

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what do the citizens get? What do the employees get? What does dallas get? If there is an answer,
And I believe there is, then the people of this city has an absolute right to know what it

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is before they suffer the consequences, whether that be disruptions to operations,
Enormous and dangerous landfill costs,

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or a new global reputation as the city of destruction.

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honesty. Just tell us the truth. In four years of sitting in these chambers.

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I never once heard a word about a crisis at city hall. No emergency, no failing infrastructure driving a deadline.

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no bold vision for this site. Nothing except a few half hearted line items in bond
Elections,

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which many of you voted against. So what changed? Who changed? I'm hoping that they'll be good intentions.

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that's how the astronauts got through their latest mission. When asked how they got through those tight quarters.

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so we may not have. I know, I realize the time just got shut.

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the audacity to think that you can ask the people of this city to accept a transformation
Of their own city hall without transportation,

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without accountability, without a single answer. That's your time. It's moved too far. Thank you.

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thank you, mayor. Members of the council, this concludes your beginning of the meeting. Speakers. Mayor. For what purpose? I move to suspend the rules to to allow additional
Dallas speakers until 10 a.m.

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and hear the remaining speakers after the adjournment of the special called city council
Meeting. Second, is there any objection?

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I object. There's an objection. So we'll proceed to a vote,
Madam secretary.

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let's have a roll call on everything today. Thank you,
Mr. Mayor. When I call your name, please state yes,
If you're in favor. No. If you oppose councilmember west. Yes.

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councilmember gracey. Yes. Councilmember johnson. Yes. Councilmember resendez. Yes. Councilmember cadena.

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yes. Councilmember bazaldua. No. Councilmember blair.

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yes. Councilmember blackmon. No. Council member.

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stewart. Yes. Council member. No. Council member.

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mendelsohn. No. Council member ridley. No. Deputy mayor pro tem.

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willis yes. Mayor pro tem moreno. Mayor johnson.

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yes. With ten voting in favor, five opposed. The motion passes,
Mr.

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mayor. Okay, so this is where I understand what's happening now. We're going to hear as many open microphone speakers as we can until 10:00,
And then take the rest of them when we come back into regular session again.

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okay. Thank you. The rest of the the motion was dallas speakers.

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is that what it was? Okay. Thank you, mr. Mayor.

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honorable valetta forsythe leal. Good morning. It's been a disorienting and disappointing few weeks.

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I sat in your chair in may of 2001 when boeing told dallas,
We're just not that into you and sailed their corporate headquarters

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off to chicago. We were told we had a dead downtown.

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then months later, we all watched as the planes hit the twin towers.

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that future was uncertain. It was all sobering,
But we got to work to prove we were a big city.

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ray nasher built the nasher sculpture center. We built the latino cultural center. We planned for the at&t performing arts center.

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the vision of klyde warren park solidified. We opened a new police headquarters.

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we used every economic tool in the book to put bring online historic buildings downtown.

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we adopted a new downtown park plan and we established unt law school in downtown.

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successive councils have supported those plans and those buildings.

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now is the time of opportunity. Now is the time to plan and recruit and collaborate.

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there are knowledgeable and seasoned volunteers and donors and citizens out there who want
To help build a vision,

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build a plan. You have spent $23 million on this building since 1998.

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your consultants created a recommendation that you asked for.

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you know, you can create a plan that is not a ferrari,
Which is one of the ways your consultants referred to this building.

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you need better estimates. And I do not mean going back to one consultant.

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you need a plan and you need a plan that is carefully thought out and is one that you can
Do,

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not that you dream of. Do it and do it soon or you will lose the money.

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that's your time. Okay. Thank you. Of state representative vinton jones.

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thank you. When we look at 1500 marilla street,
We are not just looking at concrete, steel and glass.

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we're looking at a physical monument to dallas resilience. Designed by the legendary architect I.m. Pei,
This building was constructed at a time when our city needed to show the world that we

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were forward thinking, bold, and a unified community.

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it is iconic, brutalist masterpiece that has served as the anchor of our municipal
Government for nearly half a century.

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it is a historic treasure, and any conversation regarding its future must be approached
With the highest degree of sensitivity,

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dignity and institutional respect. But true leadership requires us to balance our profound
Appreciation for history with our sacred,

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everyday responsibility to the working families and taxpayers of dallas the economic and
Structural reality we face inside these walls is undeniable.

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this building is nearly 50 years old. Its core infrastructure,
Its is operating far past its intended lifespan.

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the electric grids, the plumbing, the roof, the massive hvac systems require structural
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not simple repairs. Just last week, an independent consultant brought new hard data that
We can't simply ignore that just restoring

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just to basic safety codes requires 500 to $600 million.

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and when you add in other soft costs, including interior updates,
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that price climbs to over $1 billion over the next two decades.

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as public servants, we have to look at those numbers with clear eyes. Every single dollar we are forced to sink in,
Maintaining and increasingly obsolete energy inefficient footprint is a dollar we cannot

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spend on our neighborhoods, our infrastructures,
Our public safety, and our housing stability in communities who need it the most.

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and so I am asking us to think, let us honor the history of this building.

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let us vote to explore the numbers, protect our taxpayers,
And ensure the future of dallas is just as bold as its history.

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thank you so much. Thank you. Roland parish. Roland parish is not present.

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mark schoellkopf. Mark schoellkopf is not present.

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and acid canton. Analysis is not present. Jake milner.

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jake milner is not present. And jake sanders.

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honorable mayor and council members. In the mid 80s,
A mini series called shaka zulu recounted the exploits of the powerful king of the zulu

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nation. He was a fierce and ruthless king and a brilliant military strategist.

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it also tells the story of the british colonizer that vanquished him.

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one of the most powerful scenes in this miniseries comes at the end,
When shaka is sitting alone in his tent,

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and the conqueror comes in and speaks to him. At that point, the king turns to him and says,
Tell me, fabiana, how do you trap a monkey?

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the colonizer says to him, a gourd is used with a narrow neck and the bait a piece of
Fruit on,

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perhaps something shiny is dropped into the gourd. The monkey puts his hand in, grabs the bait,
And then he's trapped because he can't get his hand out.

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shaka says, tell me, fable. Once the monkey knows he's trapped,
Why doesn't he open his hand and drop the

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bait? The colonizer says, because his greed makes him blind.

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shaka then says, tell me. What new bait do you have for this monkey

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today? Something shiny. Now, before you flip out and think I'm calling you monkeys,
I'm not.

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and you know that. I'm asking you not to engage in monkey like behavior.

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I am asking you to vote to save this iconic building and in the process,
Do not ruin your reputation.

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call into question your integrity, and perhaps for all time,
Your time and your political career.

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save city hall. Thank you. At this time, this is a conclusion of your open microphone
Speakers.

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the remaining speakers will have an opportunity to address the city council later in the
Meeting.

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all right. Well, it is 10:02 a.m. And we'll now recess this regular agenda meeting to call
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special called meeting to order. And we're going to hear briefing item a and then items
Number five and six

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in closed session. And then we'll return from closed session and call this regular meeting
Back to order.

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and then going to executive session to hear items numbers 24 and 25.

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so we will recess the regular agenda meeting for,
Let's say until 1103, which is

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about I'm not sure where that voice came from,
But I'm going to take advantage of it and assume it's official.

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okay, so it's now 2:44 p.m. And the regular you can't my microphones

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green. It's on. I don't know why. Maybe they can turn up the volume.

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but thank you. I appreciate the audience feedback. It is now nine 2:44 p.m.. And the regular city council agenda meeting is now called back
To order.

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we're going to go into executive session on the two agenda items that we have.

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so I need to read this language into the record. It is 2:44 p.m. On june 10th, 2026. The city council meeting will now go into closed
Session under section 551.07,

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one of the texas open meetings act on the following matters described on today's city
Council agenda item number 24 and

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25. So with that, we are going into executive session and we will reconvene when we are
Done with those items.

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the city council meeting has completed its closed session under section five,
51.07, one of the texas open meetings act,

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and at 3:19 p.m. On june 10th, 2026, we've returned to open session and now

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it being 3:19 p.m.. And the city council voting

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agenda meeting is hereby recessed until the conclusion of the special called city council
Meeting.

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and we need to pause here to allow us to flip over to the special called meeting
Technology wise.

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so we are at recess from the regular meeting.

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as of 319, it was and we are waiting the technology flip over so that we can call to order
The special called meeting

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again. Okay, it's 7:54 p.m. And the regular city council agenda meeting's called back to
Order.

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madam secretary, let's go back to our open microphone speakers who are from dallas,
Which is what the motion was.

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that's correct, mr. Mayor. Members who are in the gallery and participating in
Conversations in the gallery.

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if you could come back to work, that'd be great. And members of the public, if you could keep your voices down or leave the gallery,
That would be appreciated.

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thank you. Thank you, mr. Mayor. I will quickly recite the speaker guidelines.

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speakers must observe the same rules of propriety,
Decorum and good conduct applicable to members of the city council.

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any speaker making personal, impertinent, profane or slanderous remarks,
Or who becomes boisterous while addressing the city council,

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will be removed from the room. For those individuals who are in person for those virtual
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you will be removed from the session. Individuals will be given two minutes to speak for
Those in-person speakers.

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you'll notice the time on the monitor at the center podium,
And also the podium is now to my left and your right.

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for those virtual speakers. I will announce when your time has expired.

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also, speakers, please be mindful that during your public comments,
You are not allowed to refer to a city council member by name and to address your comments

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to mayor johnson only. Your first speaker, kathryn seal.

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kathryn seal is not online and not in the audience not present.

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kirk pressley. Yvonne gonzalez.

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okay. So what I'm going to do now, I'm going to call a group of speakers,
And I'm going to ask that they come forward and have a seat on

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this. First three rows in the center section and virtual speakers.

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if I call your name, please have your video and audio ready. Peter brodsky, ted ellis, john putnam, damien levesque,
Nicolas.

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quintanilla, abigail. Clawson, rachel. Deering,
Greg.

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johnston, michael. Thomas, valerie. Brown. Peter.

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brodsky. Not present. Ted. Ellis. Ted. Ellis.

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not present. John. Putnam. Are we doing two minutes?

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two minutes. Awesome. Thank you. My name is john putnam. I'm a resident of district ten. And I'm representing el movimiento and the democratic
Socialists of america today,

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and other coalition partners concerned about ice er,
Activity on city property.

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residents today have shown up to save this building by an incredible contribution by
Chinese immigrants I.m.

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pei. But immigrants today are currently under attack in dallas,
And we need to show up for them.

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in 2024. Ice flew 15 times out of dallas love field. In 2025, that number increased to 159. This year,
It is 24.4 flights a month.

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that is on pace for 293 flights in 2026. We have evidence that six of those flights are
Have gone

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direct deportations, five to mexico, one to honduras in april and may.

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love field airport is city property. The people being trafficked on these flights are your
Residents,

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primarily from pleasant grove and bachman lake. But even white communities like mine in lake highlands have not been immune to ice there.

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according to the dallas morning news, over 72% of the people on these flights are not
Criminals.

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these are families. These are workers that they're going after. So we have three demands because silence is inaction is inaction.

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one is to terminate the lease of love field with atlantic aviation,
Shady shell corporation,

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mlt development company. The second is to investigate every flight that ice has flown out
Of atlantic aviation hangar at love field to make sure they're not illegally trafficking

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those with valid asylum claims or habeas claims,
Or those with visas, green cards or citizenships.

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because ice has been known to deport even u.s. Citizens. And finally require the department of aviation to have regular meetings with
Public comment so that this kind of scandal can never happen again.

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we need to show up for our residents. Thank you for your time.

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thank you. Damien levesque. I'm sorry. Damien levesque canceled.

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nicholas quintanilla. Nicholas quintanilla is not present.

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abigail clawson.

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hi. Mayor johnson and members of the city council.

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I'm just going to say what I didn't say in my one minute edited speech.

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I've been coming to these meetings for a few months now. I have three kids in three different schools.

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I work, but I've been coming and I've learned a lot about our city.

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I've learned about robert's rules. I've learned about how to be a a representative of the
People.

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and I feel like what I'm hearing is people asking for more information,
But no one is giving that information.

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and people are voting to not get more information. It's very puzzling. As a member of or one of your constituents,
A person who votes.

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and that just seems ludicrous. Why would you not want to learn more about this decision?

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it's insane. It literally is insane. And I'm talking about this with my teenagers at home,

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and they think it's insane. It's not just me. So why are you voting to not learn more about this huge decision?

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I mean, people lost their minds when they painted over the wailing wall.

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this building. Can you imagine when people find out what's happening in this city council?

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why are you guys avoiding that? Why are you not wanting to find out more information?

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why? I mean, literally, this is your job. Why are you not wanting to find out more
Information?

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it's the same people not wanting to find out the information,
People where it affects their constituents,

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constituents, the pollution, the dust. You guys were so worried about the asbestos and the
Meetings I've been at.

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you're going to this. This building, this concrete is not like the convention center.

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it's going to be a lot of dust. It's going to be a lot of pollution,
But you don't care.

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and it doesn't make sense. Make it make sense. It does not make sense. That's your time. Thank you.

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thank you. Rachel deering. Rachel deering is not present.

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greg johnston. Greg johnston is not virtual.

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and greg johnson is not in the audience. Not present. Michael thomas. Michael thomas is not present.

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marie brown. Marie brown is not present. I'll call the next group of speakers.

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and again, I ask that you come forward when you hear your name and have a seat on the
First three rows of the center section and virtual speakers.

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please have your audio and video ready. And anna racine's jessica sanchez,
Stephen mcewan,

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meredith burke, jamar jefferson, terri. Rath,
Jo jo, priscilla sylvester.

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hayes, gregory. Evans, sharon. Shepherd, erica.

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huddleston, david. Lowery, camille. Cross, tammy.

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pierce, brian. Carter, joe tave, george aranda,
And sean todd.

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anna. Racine's. Hello. Thank you for letting me speak.

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my name is anna resendez. District five, pleasant grove home gardens,
Broom terrace.

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I have two homes in pleasant grove. Residents are beginning to recognize a pattern.

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when infrastructure is neglected, homeowners are left to bear the cost of repairing.

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pleasant grove survived redlining. We survived decades of diminished expectations.

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we observed the losses and carry the burdens for years. Residents deserve information about development in our neighborhoods.

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when those same neighborhoods become more stable and desirable,
Developers and investors often are positioned to capture the benefits of value

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residents help preserve. Knowing that redevelopment often brings significant financial
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I find myself asking our decisions about our public buildings being made primarily for
Future development interests,

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or for the greater good of our residents. Thank you,
Thank you.

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jessica sanchez. Jessica sanchez is not present.

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stephen mcewan. Stephen mcewan it's not present.

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meredith burke. Hi, this is meredith. Can you hear me?

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yes, we can hear you. You may continue. Wonderful. Hi. My name is meredith burke. I was born and raised in dallas,
And for 20 years I have proudly called this city home.

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one thing I've learned growing up here is that when something is torn down,
It's gone forever.

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dallas has lost way too many historical, significant homes and buildings because decisions
Were made before the public fully understood what was at stake.

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information is power. Transparency is power. When citizens have access to information,
They can participate in meaningful discussions about the future of their city.

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when decisions are made openly, people gain confidence that their voices matter.

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and when we preserve historic places, we preserve tangible evidence of our shared history,

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something future generations can see, touch,
And learn from.

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as someone who has five degrees from smu, including engineering,
Art and mba, I believe the decisions are made.

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we understand both the cultural value and the practical value of what stands before us.

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I also believe in putting my money where my mouth is. I purchased a home designed by renowned dallas architect charles charles dilbeck.

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built in 1942. I invested in that home and saved it from builders because I believe the
Historic historic architecture matters.

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these places tell stories. They provide context. They help us understand who we are as a city.

355
00:46:13,030 --> 00:46:16,830
the same is true of city hall. This is the people's house. It belongs to the citizens of dallas, not just to the present generation,
But to future generations as well.

356
00:46:23,150 --> 00:46:23,150
before we make irreversible decisions about places that define our civic identity,
The public deserves transparency,

357
00:46:30,710 --> 00:46:30,710
open discussion, and access to the information needed to understand the consequences,
Including the demolition or any of the other types of costs.

358
00:46:41,440 --> 00:46:41,440
information is power. Transparency builds trust,
And the trust is the foundation of a good government.

359
00:46:48,400 --> 00:46:48,400
dallas has the opportunity to set your time does not require erasing our past.

360
00:46:52,800 --> 00:46:52,800
thank you. Dallas. Paul. Jamar. Jefferson.

361
00:47:03,720 --> 00:47:03,720
jamar. Jefferson. Your audio. Please unmute your audio.

362
00:47:12,160 --> 00:47:12,160
mr. Jefferson, we cannot hear you. Okay. They they have

363
00:47:21,920 --> 00:47:21,920
muted me. I didn't mute myself. Whoever was working your back end.

364
00:47:26,440 --> 00:47:26,440
first I want to thank the creator, y'all, for the life that we all have.

365
00:47:30,680 --> 00:47:33,930
and before I begin, I want to ask for the record. How much time am I being given here today? Two minutes.

366
00:47:38,610 --> 00:47:38,610
okay. If I'm being limited to two minutes instead of the normal three minutes,
I'm objecting.

367
00:47:44,530 --> 00:47:47,810
the city knew before this meeting that there were many speakers. Some people were given three minutes. You know,
Former mayors, elected officials, vinnie jones former council people.

368
00:47:57,010 --> 00:48:00,530
I think y'all are in violation of the open acts request. I'm asking that you give me three minutes or don't count this time against me,
Because I've been here since 9:00 and I've saw you personally

369
00:48:10,410 --> 00:48:10,410
violate potentially judge moyer's tro because I saw people giving for or against against
The

370
00:48:21,410 --> 00:48:21,410
item three, I believe. So I, I think if I was adam bazaldua,
I'd go in and put a contempt because they want a point of order.

371
00:48:33,220 --> 00:48:33,220
state your point of order. You're not supposed to mention council members by name. That's
True.

372
00:48:39,740 --> 00:48:42,380
you're not supposed to do that, mr. Jefferson. Please. No problem. Referring to council members by name,
Even in passing.

373
00:48:46,460 --> 00:48:46,460
yeah. Gotcha. I think he's a weenie for saying that,
But, you know, that's the rules.

374
00:48:52,180 --> 00:48:52,180
district seven. We don't even have water fountains at skyline library.

375
00:48:57,060 --> 00:49:00,220
I was over there. They don't have them. They give bottled water. We have a horrible council person. I mean, this city is riddled with corruption.

376
00:49:05,060 --> 00:49:09,060
everybody up there know it, right? You shouldn't be there,
Eric. You know what you did, right? But you know heaven.

377
00:49:11,220 --> 00:49:11,220
don't judge both of us. But I don't think y'all should be limiting people to three,
Two, one minute.

378
00:49:18,100 --> 00:49:18,100
while giving former elected officials ben jones,
An elected official, the former city councilwoman from,

379
00:49:25,100 --> 00:49:25,100
I think 12 schultz, she got three minutes. I didn't see any rules that the body agreed to
Limit it to 2 minutes

380
00:49:35,000 --> 00:49:35,000
or 1 minute or three minutes. That's your time.

381
00:49:39,430 --> 00:49:43,230
thank you. That's your time. Thank you. Terry. Raith. Terry. Raith is not present. Joe.

382
00:49:54,190 --> 00:49:54,190
joe. Joe is not present. Sylvester hays. Sylvester hays is not present.

383
00:50:02,230 --> 00:50:02,230
gregory evans. Gregory evans is not present. Sharon shepherd.

384
00:50:08,430 --> 00:50:08,430
I'm here. I'm present. You're sharon shepherd.

385
00:50:13,390 --> 00:50:13,390
I sure am. The one and only. If it's another one in the building.

386
00:50:18,470 --> 00:50:18,470
I need to see your I.d.. I'm here as a request.

387
00:50:26,600 --> 00:50:26,600
I think people think because I'm disabled, I'm an imbecile.

388
00:50:31,520 --> 00:50:35,120
I went to smu, I worked on my master's in divinity. I sent a letter out to the chief of police. My items were stolen at planet fitness.

389
00:50:43,400 --> 00:50:43,400
it was only four people in the building. The young man that was there on duty refused.

390
00:50:49,400 --> 00:50:52,560
wouldn't allow me to use the phone to call the police,
But I did. It took the police five hours to come out to planet fitness on skillman.

391
00:50:57,400 --> 00:50:57,400
when she arrived there, she pretended like the young man had not been there.

392
00:51:02,360 --> 00:51:02,360
then she gave me a police report. The police report said detective hill.

393
00:51:09,640 --> 00:51:09,640
well, I got to looking at detective hill. There's no such thing as detective hill.

394
00:51:15,720 --> 00:51:15,720
and then she gave me a bogus phone number. I sent it to the chief,
Asking and requesting him to give me more information with an affidavit,

395
00:51:25,490 --> 00:51:25,490
and I think I sent one of those letters to one of the members here on the council to let
You know I'm not stupid.

396
00:51:33,690 --> 00:51:33,690
on top of that, somebody attacked me again and stole my phones.

397
00:51:38,730 --> 00:51:38,730
I called the police department only for a hotel.

398
00:51:43,290 --> 00:51:43,290
six to tell me that I was banned. I couldn't get my stuff back.

399
00:51:48,490 --> 00:51:48,490
he was aware that the person stole my stuff. I even sent an email where the person told me
She had my phone.

400
00:51:56,930 --> 00:51:56,930
what do I have to do for the police to do his job?

401
00:52:01,450 --> 00:52:01,450
corruption is on the rise. That's the reason the people don't want to be in dallas.

402
00:52:07,170 --> 00:52:07,170
these companies are tired because the police are the problem.

403
00:52:11,730 --> 00:52:11,730
some of the police, not all. But there is a problem in dallas county with the police.

404
00:52:17,690 --> 00:52:17,690
I was here when there was a great problem and they got rid of everybody.

405
00:52:23,050 --> 00:52:23,050
it's time to investigate the chief to see if he's on the take.

406
00:52:28,450 --> 00:52:28,450
that's your time. Thank you. Thank you. And I'm opposed to the time of two minutes.

407
00:52:32,970 --> 00:52:32,970
because with robert. Rules of order, it's three minutes.

408
00:52:37,050 --> 00:52:40,970
y'all do what y'all want to do when y'all want to do it to whomever. Thank you. Erica huddleston. Hello. Thank you so much.

409
00:52:50,490 --> 00:52:50,490
I'm erica huddleston, I live in district 14. I want to come before you today because a few
Years ago,

410
00:52:57,490 --> 00:52:57,490
you asked us to tear down part of the convention center,
And your citizens and residents are not unreasonable people.

411
00:53:04,090 --> 00:53:04,090
we said, that's fine. And I don't know how that actually happened,
But from what I understand,

412
00:53:08,970 --> 00:53:08,970
people agreed and moved forward on that, and you have moved forward on that.

413
00:53:13,130 --> 00:53:13,130
but at that time, there were articles about a big park coming in that area.

414
00:53:18,650 --> 00:53:18,650
there were articles about all sorts of urban improvements and vision.

415
00:53:22,940 --> 00:53:25,540
and in two years we really haven't seen anything. And I do think that good governance is goodies,
Right?

416
00:53:29,140 --> 00:53:32,980
so now you're asking us to demolish city hall. I came here in high school for my driver's license.

417
00:53:35,260 --> 00:53:38,340
I mean, this is, first of all, cast concrete. If you go to the jackson hole, wyoming airport,
It's all cast concrete and it's brand new.

418
00:53:42,420 --> 00:53:42,420
it's in style esthetically right now. I mean,
All ages like it, but I get it.

419
00:53:47,300 --> 00:53:47,300
like, I actually have a different opinion than some people who love this building. I think
That the employees really need a better kind of office space.

420
00:53:56,020 --> 00:53:56,020
I don't like the idea that council members have partitions,
And I don't like the idea that the hvac comes from the ceiling.

421
00:54:03,180 --> 00:54:06,940
I think you conduct it. I think you can create conference rooms. I think you can create a self security entrance.

422
00:54:09,820 --> 00:54:13,020
I do think work culture matters. I think a cafeteria may not work. Maybe a cafe is better, but we've agreed to demolish infrastructure like the convention
Center.

423
00:54:19,230 --> 00:54:19,230
and two years later, we don't have any goodies. There's no vision of a park.

424
00:54:23,350 --> 00:54:23,350
and from what I understand, the parks department and the transportation department and the
Planning department and the convention event services department are not working together

425
00:54:32,790 --> 00:54:32,790
well. I urge you, mayor johnson, to convene meetings on a daily basis with those four
Departments and work on a plan for the south of yonge street area.

426
00:54:42,950 --> 00:54:42,950
we do not want to pay taxes. I'd rather have a broken sidewalk than a broken down employee
Place for y'alls.

427
00:54:50,390 --> 00:54:53,510
you know, the nerve center of our city. That's your time. Thank you. David lowery. David lowery, it's not online.

428
00:55:01,190 --> 00:55:01,190
not in the audience. It's not present. Coming across.

429
00:55:05,950 --> 00:55:05,950
coming across. It's not present. Tammy pearce.

430
00:55:11,630 --> 00:55:11,630
tammy pearce is not present. Bryan carter. Bryan carter's not online.

431
00:55:17,720 --> 00:55:17,720
not in the audience. Not present. Joe thave. Joe thave is not present.

432
00:55:24,560 --> 00:55:24,560
jorge aranda jorge aranda is not present. Sean.

433
00:55:29,400 --> 00:55:29,400
todd. Sean todd is not online. Not in the audience.

434
00:55:34,160 --> 00:55:37,880
not present. I'll call the final group of speakers. When I call your name. Please come forward and have a seat on the first three rows of the
Center section and virtual speakers.

435
00:55:45,760 --> 00:55:45,760
please make sure you're. You have your your audio and video is ready.

436
00:55:50,080 --> 00:55:50,080
betty neill, mary sue. Foster, gabriel. Stamets,
William.

437
00:55:57,280 --> 00:55:57,280
turner. Once I'm calling names. One second. William.

438
00:56:03,040 --> 00:56:03,040
turner, christopher. Edgemon, eduardo. Castaneda,
Jean.

439
00:56:09,720 --> 00:56:09,720
lamberti. Jade. Hernandez. Reagan. Rothenberger.

440
00:56:14,850 --> 00:56:14,850
noeli estrada, catherine guerra, sara mccarty,
Veronica arredondo, karen eubank,

441
00:56:25,770 --> 00:56:25,770
and dianne benjamin. Betty neale. Betty neale is not present.

442
00:56:34,970 --> 00:56:34,970
mary sue foster. Mary sue foster is not present.

443
00:56:42,370 --> 00:56:42,370
gabriel starr, minutes present. Okay, you may begin mr.

444
00:56:47,690 --> 00:56:47,690
minutes. My name is gaby dominick. I live in district 14.

445
00:56:55,050 --> 00:56:55,050
I am here for date saving dallas city hall. This masterpiece of a building was
Specifically designed for the function of our dallas

446
00:57:04,410 --> 00:57:04,410
government. And more importantly, it was designed for the people.

447
00:57:09,530 --> 00:57:09,530
I am pei said it himself that this building was designed for the people.

448
00:57:14,020 --> 00:57:14,020
it is the people's house. This icon purposely leans forward towards the people it serves.

449
00:57:20,700 --> 00:57:20,700
it's a nod to dallas moving forward after after the assassination of jfk.

450
00:57:26,260 --> 00:57:26,260
in an interview with diane sawyer, pace spoke about what a city like paris is,
Why a city like paris is so beautiful.

451
00:57:33,340 --> 00:57:33,340
it's beautiful because they built buildings that are meant to last century after century,
People who live there nurture,

452
00:57:40,540 --> 00:57:43,500
care for and are stewards of the building in their city. Why? Because they hold history. They hold meaning.

453
00:57:47,260 --> 00:57:47,260
texas, and specifically dallas, has historically beautiful links to paris,
Like stanley marcus hosting,

454
00:57:53,780 --> 00:57:53,780
hosting christian dior and coco chanel after world war two,
And the architect of dallas city hall who designed the louvre in paris.

455
00:58:02,500 --> 00:58:02,500
my wonderings are. How on earth could such a gift to dallas be so mismanaged?

456
00:58:08,820 --> 00:58:08,820
how on earth could anyone want to discard such a masterpiece that is solid as a rock?

457
00:58:15,550 --> 00:58:15,550
it might need restoration in areas, but that is not the fault of our city leaders
Throughout the past 47 years.

458
00:58:22,830 --> 00:58:22,830
this building is only 47 years old, and it was built to last at least a thousand.

459
00:58:29,950 --> 00:58:29,950
it's incomprehensible how dallas does this over and over again.

460
00:58:34,150 --> 00:58:34,150
the frank lloyd wright theater rotting. The whale wall painted over dallas city hall being
Threatened.

461
00:58:39,950 --> 00:58:39,950
downtown neiman marcus closing. The list goes on and on.

462
00:58:44,710 --> 00:58:44,710
it's no coincidence this building was under threat right after our current president said
He hated brutalist architecture.

463
00:58:51,150 --> 00:58:54,750
that's your time. And I see you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Eduardo castaneda. It's not present.

464
00:59:00,670 --> 00:59:00,670
gene lamberti. It's not present. Jade hernandez.

465
00:59:07,950 --> 00:59:07,950
it's not present. Reagan rothenberger. It's not online,
Not in the audience, not present.

466
00:59:15,520 --> 00:59:15,520
noel estrada it's not present. Catherine guerra it's not online.

467
00:59:23,600 --> 00:59:26,480
she's not online. Not in the audience. Not present. Sarah mccarthy. Not present. Veronica arredondo.

468
00:59:35,400 --> 00:59:35,400
not present. Karen eubank not present. And diane benjamin is not present.

469
00:59:44,320 --> 00:59:44,320
mr. Mayor and council, this this concludes your remaining dallas open microphone speakers.

470
00:59:53,360 --> 00:59:53,360
the remaining speakers will have an opportunity to address the city council at the
Conclusion of its city business.

471
00:59:58,560 --> 00:59:58,560
all right, let's move on with our voting agenda then. Thank you,
Mr.

472
01:00:02,840 --> 01:00:02,840
mayor. Agenda item one is approval of minutes of the may 27th,
2026, city council meeting.

473
01:00:11,970 --> 01:00:15,090
is there a motion? Is there a second? All right. It's been moved. And second. Is there any discussion? Seeing none. All in favor,
Say aye. Any opposed? The ayes have it. The minutes are adopted. Let's move on. Thank you.

474
01:00:22,650 --> 01:00:22,650
mr. Mayor. Before we move to your consent agenda,
You do have two individuals who have signed up to speak on items.

475
01:00:29,210 --> 01:00:29,210
your first speaker is dolores phillips, who has signed up to speak on all agenda items.

476
01:00:37,170 --> 01:00:37,170
dolores phillips is not present. Cara bill walton.

477
01:00:43,810 --> 01:00:43,810
carroll. Bill walton is not present. Therefore,
We will move to your consent agenda.

478
01:00:47,970 --> 01:00:47,970
mr. Mayor. There are no speakers. Your consent agenda consisted of items two through 17.

479
01:00:55,970 --> 01:00:55,970
agenda item four has been corrected. It's also been pulled by council member mendelsohn.

480
01:01:02,090 --> 01:01:06,020
agenda item five has been deferred by council member mendelsohn. In accordance with your council rules of procedure,
Section 7.11.

481
01:01:11,780 --> 01:01:14,860
agenda item nine has been pulled by council member west. Agenda item ten was corrected and agenda item 14 has been pulled by council member roth.

482
01:01:23,220 --> 01:01:23,220
therefore, your consent agenda consists of items two,
Three, six through eight,

483
01:01:32,860 --> 01:01:32,860
ten through 13, and 15 through 17. This is your consent agenda,
Mr.

484
01:01:37,940 --> 01:01:37,940
mayor. Is there a motion to approve? Is there a.

485
01:01:42,780 --> 01:01:46,300
all right. It's been moved and seconded. Any discussion? Mayor. This is bill roth. Yes. I'd like to. I'd like to withdraw my I'm sorry,
I can't hear you.

486
01:01:54,260 --> 01:01:54,260
you'd like to do what? I'd like to withdraw my pulling of item 14.

487
01:02:00,380 --> 01:02:00,380
oh, you want to put it back on consent? Okay,
So I'm going to let the city secretary restate the consent agenda.

488
01:02:08,070 --> 01:02:08,070
so we're going to if there's no objection, we'll we'll pull back the motion in the second
To approve the consent agenda that was read.

489
01:02:15,470 --> 01:02:15,470
so she can read it again with mr. Roth's putting 14 back.

490
01:02:20,190 --> 01:02:23,150
so is there any objection to that. All right. Hearing none so ordered. Okay. So if there's no objection will ignore the you're going to
Stay

491
01:02:33,110 --> 01:02:33,110
with that one though, right. Okay. So, madam secretary,
If you could just restate the consent agenda with the with nine and 14 added back.

492
01:02:41,390 --> 01:02:41,390
thank you, mr. Mayor. Your consent agenda consisted of items two through 17.

493
01:02:46,630 --> 01:02:46,630
agenda item four was corrected and has been pulled by council member mendelsohn.

494
01:02:50,910 --> 01:02:54,550
agenda item five was deferred by council member mendelsohn. Agenda item ten was corrected. Therefore, your consent agenda consists of items two,
Three,

495
01:03:05,800 --> 01:03:05,800
six through 17. This is your consent agenda. Mr.

496
01:03:13,680 --> 01:03:16,480
mayor, I heard a motion to approve. Is there a second? All right. It's been moved and seconded. Any discussion on the consent agenda? Seeing
None.

497
01:03:20,600 --> 01:03:23,560
all in favor, say aye. Any opposed? The ayes have it. The consent agenda is adopted. Madam secretary,
Let's move on.

498
01:03:27,680 --> 01:03:30,360
thank you, mr. Mayor. We'll now move to your pulled item. Agenda item for. Agenda item four. Authorized supplemental agreement.

499
01:03:38,760 --> 01:03:38,760
number one to the construction services contract with brown and root industrial services,
Llc.

500
01:03:45,880 --> 01:03:49,520
phoenix one restoration and construction, llc. R s commercial construction, llc. Gilbert mey,
Inc., dba phillips may corporation.

501
01:03:56,040 --> 01:03:56,040
adept. Facilities and design, and big sky construction company,
Inc.

502
01:04:01,480 --> 01:04:01,480
for job order contracting services at the kay bailey hutchison convention center,
Dallas.

503
01:04:07,520 --> 01:04:07,520
eddie bernice johnson, union station, reunion parking garage and other city facilities not
To exceed $1,750,000

504
01:04:17,400 --> 01:04:17,400
from $7 million to $8,750,000. This item was corrected and it was pulled by council member
Mendelsohn.

505
01:04:27,440 --> 01:04:27,440
is there a motion for approval? All right. It's been moved and seconded.

506
01:04:32,800 --> 01:04:32,800
chairman menzel, you pulled it, so you have five minutes if you'd like it. You're
Recognized for five minutes. Thank you. Well,

507
01:04:38,280 --> 01:04:38,280
I pulled this item because it's adding $1.7575 million to a contract associated with the
Convention center.

508
01:04:46,200 --> 01:04:46,200
it also does work for eddie bernice johnson union station,
As well as a reunion parking garage.

509
01:04:52,520 --> 01:04:52,520
but the problem is I can no longer vote for anything that has to do with the convention
Center,

510
01:04:58,490 --> 01:05:01,970
because I can't seem to get an answer on what the budget is. I sent a memo that was received by the city secretary january 29th with a series of
Financial questions,

511
01:05:09,650 --> 01:05:09,650
and I guess it's just been ignored. And so for that reason,
Every item that's associated with the convention center,

512
01:05:16,490 --> 01:05:16,490
I intend to pull and I intend to repeat the fact that our residents are paying for a
Convention center,

513
01:05:23,570 --> 01:05:23,570
of which we have no published budget. We have an estimated amount.

514
01:05:29,290 --> 01:05:29,290
we have all sorts of words, but the things that I specifically have asked for include the
Answer to the question,

515
01:05:37,090 --> 01:05:37,090
what is it really going to cost us? And by that I mean in all in capital cost,
I asked for an itemized budget of direct project costs of construction,

516
01:05:45,730 --> 01:05:45,730
meaning base plus escalation, design, engineering,
Owner's rep, insurance, bonding, commission fixtures,

517
01:05:52,090 --> 01:05:55,650
furniture and equipment, public art permitting and inspection. I asked for this to include indirect costs of all land acquisition,
Site prep, demolition,

518
01:06:02,020 --> 01:06:02,020
utility relocation, street pedestrian transit closure and opening costs,
Parking, environmental remediation and finance costs.

519
01:06:09,740 --> 01:06:09,740
I asked, who is paying for this to show us an itemized list of which costs come from
Taxpayer sources and the amounts by putting them in three specific

520
01:06:19,300 --> 01:06:19,300
buckets direct taxpayer revenue, dedicated tax revenue,
And additional sources.

521
01:06:25,020 --> 01:06:25,020
I went through the whole list. You can find this memo on the city secretary's website.

522
01:06:29,660 --> 01:06:29,660
I asked about the financial risks, including escalation assumptions,
Contingency size and who controls it.

523
01:06:35,940 --> 01:06:39,420
change order authorization and authority scope. Creep controls, convention demand assumptions,
Hotel room night capture assumptions, expected maintenance costs,

524
01:06:46,660 --> 01:06:46,660
and major system replacement accruals. Seems ironic to talk about that.

525
01:06:54,180 --> 01:06:54,180
I asked what happens if the bookings are 20% lower than projected for five consecutive
Years?

526
01:07:00,110 --> 01:07:00,110
if pledged, revenue is lower than expected, and what funds are used to pay debt operations
And maintenance.

527
01:07:05,910 --> 01:07:05,910
I asked what changes have been made since the project was first approved.

528
01:07:10,110 --> 01:07:10,110
I want to understand value engineering. I wanted to see the value engineering log,
The scope trade off history so that we can understand what got added and cut and why,

529
01:07:19,630 --> 01:07:19,630
and also a schedule, a cash flow schedule of when the funding will be needed.

530
01:07:25,470 --> 01:07:25,470
so for that, I'll be voting no. And truly, our residents deserve much more transparency
Than what we've received.

531
01:07:33,070 --> 01:07:33,070
thank you. If I may respond. You sure may. Thank you sir.

532
01:07:37,990 --> 01:07:37,990
jack ireland chief financial officer I just want to correct something that was said that a
Response was not provided.

533
01:07:44,270 --> 01:07:44,270
we may not have provided a response to every single thing you just read,
But we received your memo on january 29th.

534
01:07:50,790 --> 01:07:50,790
mr. Tolbert replied to you by memo on february 2nd,
Stating that we would respond at the finance committee on march the 24th.

535
01:07:59,120 --> 01:07:59,120
we provided a presentation to the finance committee on march the 24th.

536
01:08:03,360 --> 01:08:03,360
it is also online that addresses many of your questions that may not have addressed all of
Them.

537
01:08:07,640 --> 01:08:07,640
it does not address all of them. Thank you. But it did address several of the things that
You just mentioned that we did respond to your memo.

538
01:08:14,120 --> 01:08:14,120
we did prepare and provide the presentation to the finance committee and hadn't heard
Anything since then.

539
01:08:19,960 --> 01:08:19,960
so I thought that you were satisfied with the presentation.

540
01:08:30,440 --> 01:08:30,440
well, I guess with the rest of my time, I'll say I'm not satisfied. I actually wanted the
Answers to the questions I asked. And the same thing about the pension memo. So thank you

541
01:08:38,240 --> 01:08:38,240
for the response of a pension memo, but it did not actually answer the questions that I
Posed.

542
01:08:43,520 --> 01:08:43,520
thank you, mr. Mayor. I just wanted to comment that if there are questions that we did not
Answer.

543
01:08:49,160 --> 01:08:49,160
councilwoman mendelsohn. We will work to answer those questions and then offer to meet
With you to make sure that if there's feedback on any of the responses that we can receive

544
01:08:57,770 --> 01:09:00,410
that from you. Thank you so much, chairman ridley. You're recognized for five minutes. Thank you mayor.

545
01:09:02,970 --> 01:09:02,970
so what is the budget for the convention center?

546
01:09:15,650 --> 01:09:18,650
rosa fleming, director of convention and event services. And thank you for the question. So we briefed this several times to council and to
Committee.

547
01:09:24,570 --> 01:09:24,570
it is 3.080. The number has a billion. That number has not moved.

548
01:09:30,970 --> 01:09:30,970
that is the construction cost. The soft costs are 262 million.

549
01:09:36,930 --> 01:09:36,930
we explained in that briefing that our cfo just referred to,
Where we itemized, how that came from

550
01:09:46,370 --> 01:09:46,370
our capital construction fund at the convention center as we managed our operating budget
And our capital construction budget before we took out any debt.

551
01:09:56,340 --> 01:09:56,340
so are those. Is that a g max number? That is.

552
01:10:02,340 --> 01:10:06,140
so that number is fixed. It's not going to change except by change order. It would change by change order or if something.

553
01:10:09,140 --> 01:10:11,820
and we did in that presentation, I don't know if you remember. And we can provide that again, we provided the contingencies,
The things that could change that could impact cost,

554
01:10:19,580 --> 01:10:19,580
including tariffs, including changes in the market,
Some volatility in the local market, etc..

555
01:10:26,940 --> 01:10:26,940
so we can provide that to you as well. We also talked about how some of the stakeholder
Interactions with union pacific,

556
01:10:34,860 --> 01:10:37,780
tex-dot, etc. Could have some impact on costs. Those have not happened yet, but we would come to council before we made any adjustment on
Those costs and obviously brief that.

557
01:10:46,820 --> 01:10:50,230
what is the justification for the supplemental agreement? Number one. For the job order, contracting is a mechanism that we use in most of the
Capital and

558
01:10:59,870 --> 01:10:59,870
construction departments around the city, and it allows us the flexibility of getting some
Pricing ahead of time for vendors that provide services

559
01:11:09,790 --> 01:11:09,790
like hvac or floor repair, elevator repair, escalator repair,
Etc.

560
01:11:15,270 --> 01:11:15,270
to keep a building going without us having to come out every time and,
And rebid everything.

561
01:11:20,990 --> 01:11:20,990
and so we've on ours, we have six vendors that we approved.

562
01:11:25,470 --> 01:11:25,470
and so we're adding capacity to the contract because we will be keeping post for a,
B and c open to continue

563
01:11:35,630 --> 01:11:35,630
servicing clients until late 2028 or early 2029.

564
01:11:41,510 --> 01:11:41,510
will come back with that construction schedule and let you know when we are taking that
Down.

565
01:11:45,520 --> 01:11:45,520
we do have currently booked customers, and so we need to be able to respond quickly if
There's an hvac problem quickly,

566
01:11:52,920 --> 01:11:52,920
if there's an escalator elevator problem, and this allows us to do that.

567
01:11:57,800 --> 01:11:57,800
we also provide some of our capacity to other departments as necessary.

568
01:12:02,800 --> 01:12:02,800
if there is something that's needed that's needed in an emergency basis,
Or they need something done quickly,

569
01:12:08,640 --> 01:12:12,120
and then they're able to tap our job order contract as well. So this is not a fixed price contract. This is just to authorize up to this amount to use
For the

570
01:12:21,560 --> 01:12:21,560
purpose of maintaining the convention center and the other buildings if repairs become
Necessary.

571
01:12:28,000 --> 01:12:28,000
correct. So I'll give you a great example. A lot of times at eddie bernice johnson union
Station will have either plumbing problems that will come up in the

572
01:12:37,880 --> 01:12:37,880
middle of the night, and we're able to have one of our job order contractors come out and
Fix it before the morning or we'll have a lot of.

573
01:12:45,850 --> 01:12:45,850
it's an older building with a lot of a lot of problems with doors,
Etc.

574
01:12:50,250 --> 01:12:50,250
so we'll have someone who can come out and respond super quick to get those repaired.

575
01:12:55,370 --> 01:12:55,370
are there specific expenses that you're or items of repair that you're anticipating coming
Up in the near future for which you need

576
01:13:05,210 --> 01:13:05,210
this increased funding? Some of the items that we have that may come up is that continued
Plumbing problem at union station,

577
01:13:14,130 --> 01:13:14,130
for example, that's caused by, by people usage,
Right?

578
01:13:19,250 --> 01:13:19,250
rather than something that's systemically wrong with the system.

579
01:13:23,330 --> 01:13:23,330
that's something that I'll know we'll have to respond to frequently inside the convention
Center because we are disconnecting from the other portion of the building.

580
01:13:32,970 --> 01:13:32,970
there may be some hvac things that we'll need to respond to quickly.

581
01:13:37,770 --> 01:13:41,170
in the case of the ibc being in the building right now. If there's any kind of outage of anything, we'll need to respond by contract as quickly as
Possible.

582
01:13:46,660 --> 01:13:46,660
and this is the quickest way to do that. Thank you.

583
01:13:54,340 --> 01:13:54,340
is there anyone else who wants to speak on for or against agenda item number four?

584
01:13:59,580 --> 01:14:02,620
seeing none. All in favor, say aye. Any opposed? No. The eyes have it. Next item. Thank you, mr.

585
01:14:07,380 --> 01:14:07,380
mayor. We will now move to your items for individual consideration,
Beginning with agenda item 18.

586
01:14:15,860 --> 01:14:15,860
agenda item 18 is consideration of appointments to boards and commissions.

587
01:14:22,540 --> 01:14:22,540
this evening you have individual full council,
A city manager and a chair appointment.

588
01:14:29,940 --> 01:14:29,940
the chair appointment will be by separate vote to allow the mayor to abstain.

589
01:14:35,860 --> 01:14:35,860
your nominees for individual appointment to the city plan and zoning commission.

590
01:14:40,740 --> 01:14:40,740
lauren gilbert smith is being nominated by councilmember johnson to the community police
Oversight board.

591
01:14:48,220 --> 01:14:48,220
james p hauck has been nominated by councilmember johnson to the dallas public facility
Corporation.

592
01:14:55,340 --> 01:14:55,340
john boteler is being nominated by mayor pro tem moreno mr.

593
01:15:00,340 --> 01:15:00,340
meets the general public special qualification to the youth commission.

594
01:15:05,580 --> 01:15:05,580
naomi m nyirenda is being nominated by councilmember west.

595
01:15:12,260 --> 01:15:12,260
your nominees for full council appointment to the reinvestment zone six board farmers
Market.

596
01:15:17,940 --> 01:15:17,940
jose m avila is being nominated by mayor pro tem moreno to the reinvestment zone.

597
01:15:25,900 --> 01:15:25,900
20 board mall area redevelopment. Oscar joyner is being nominated by mayor johnson.

598
01:15:33,260 --> 01:15:33,260
your nominee for your city manager. Nominee. The city manager is presenting david barkin
To the building inspection advisory examining and appeals board.

599
01:15:43,310 --> 01:15:43,310
mr. Parkin meets the registered engineer with at least five years experience in the
Practice of structural engineering.

600
01:15:51,870 --> 01:15:51,870
these are your nominees, mr. Mayor. Is there a motion?

601
01:15:56,710 --> 01:15:56,710
second. All right. I heard a motion a second. Is there any discussion? Seeing none. All in
Favor, say aye. Any opposed?

602
01:16:01,950 --> 01:16:01,950
the ayes have it. Your chair appointment. Oscar joyner is being nominated chair of
Reinvestment zone 20 board mall area redevelopment by mayor

603
01:16:11,630 --> 01:16:11,630
johnson. This is your nominee, mr. Mayor. Is there a motion?

604
01:16:18,830 --> 01:16:22,070
is there a second? It's been moved. Is there any discussion? Seeing none. All in favor, say aye. Any opposed? Nay. Ayes have it.

605
01:16:27,550 --> 01:16:27,550
noted. Agenda item 20. Authorize the

606
01:16:37,240 --> 01:16:37,240
one application and acceptance of a grant from the us fish and wildlife service.

607
01:16:42,520 --> 01:16:45,880
fws through the texas parks and wildlife department. Tpwd for the dallas parks and recreation samuel farm archery project in the amount of
$225,500

608
01:16:55,720 --> 01:16:55,720
for the planning and design of an archery range at samuel east farm,
Located at 100 us 80 highway for the period august 1st,

609
01:17:05,600 --> 01:17:05,600
2025 to june 30th, 2028. Two. Establishment of appropriations in an amount not to exceed
$200,250

610
01:17:16,720 --> 01:17:16,720
in the tp d samuel farm archery planning design grant fund.

611
01:17:22,640 --> 01:17:22,640
three receipt and deposit of funds in an amount not to exceed $200,250 in the tp d samuel
Farm archery planning

612
01:17:32,200 --> 01:17:32,200
design grant fund for more cost share in an amount not to exceed $22,250 from the samuel
Pak

613
01:17:43,330 --> 01:17:43,330
exp trust fund and five execution of the grant agreement with tp and all terms,
Conditions and documents required by the

614
01:17:52,810 --> 01:17:52,810
agreement not to exceed $222,500. This is your item,
Mr.

615
01:17:59,090 --> 01:18:02,490
mayor. Agenda item 24. Okay. I heard a motion a second. Any discussion? Chairman was recognized for five minutes. Thank you. Mayor. I was not I
Think I had stepped out during the conversation when this came up.

616
01:18:09,530 --> 01:18:12,610
and I appreciate the great questions from my colleagues. Last agenda. I also appreciate staff getting back with me on this item.

617
01:18:17,050 --> 01:18:17,050
this is just just a really, really cool opportunity for samuel farms to get a archery
Range planning grant.

618
01:18:25,570 --> 01:18:25,570
and I really wanted to take a minute just to give staff kudos for seeking out this grant,
Following through with it.

619
01:18:32,580 --> 01:18:32,580
and if at some point it does come through, I'm really excited to come out and check it
Out.

620
01:18:37,100 --> 01:18:37,100
I think samuel farm is one of those places I had the opportunity to tour as a bond task
Force appointee back in 2017.

621
01:18:45,620 --> 01:18:45,620
and it's not in a council district, so it often gets overlooked.

622
01:18:49,780 --> 01:18:49,780
it doesn't make it into bond programs, and it has to rely on its volunteers and park staff
To really advocate for it.

623
01:18:56,180 --> 01:18:56,180
and I want to just give you guys a shout out for doing that,
Even though you don't have a council champion.

624
01:19:00,580 --> 01:19:04,100
so maybe all of us can help help be the champions in the future. Thank you. Anyone else want to speak on for against agenda item 20?

625
01:19:09,420 --> 01:19:12,020
seeing none. All in favor, say aye. Any opposed? Eyes have it. Agenda item 21. Authorize a supplemental agreement number one to the
Professional

626
01:19:22,500 --> 01:19:22,500
services contract with mfp consulting engineers inc for additional architectural and
Engineering services for the schematic design,

627
01:19:31,150 --> 01:19:31,150
design, development, construction documents,
Bidding and negotiation, and construction administration for the replacement of indoor

628
01:19:39,630 --> 01:19:39,630
pool mechanical system for the bachmann recreation center,
Located at 2750 bachmann drive,

629
01:19:46,710 --> 01:19:50,310
not to exceed $120,000. This is your item, mr. Mayor. Looking for a motion? Anyone. There you go.

630
01:19:56,710 --> 01:19:59,590
okay. I heard a motion and a second. Any discussion? Seeing none. All in favor, say aye. Any opposed?

631
01:20:02,510 --> 01:20:02,510
ayes have it. Next item. Agenda item 22. Authorize supplemental

632
01:20:12,190 --> 01:20:12,190
agreement. Number four to increase the two year master service price agreement with
Carahsoft technology corporation for the purchase of various

633
01:20:21,390 --> 01:20:21,390
software, including perpetual fixed term subscription and software as a service,
Software maintenance,

634
01:20:27,990 --> 01:20:27,990
support, implementation and other services not to exceed $3,786,672.81 from

635
01:20:37,520 --> 01:20:37,520
$15,146,691.20 to $18,933,364.01.

636
01:20:47,640 --> 01:20:47,640
this is your item, mr. Mayor. Move to approve with the following condition that the city
Manager provide us with overall

637
01:20:57,280 --> 01:20:57,280
software plan that includes all software applications and the number of licenses for each
Application and the purpose for each software item.

638
01:21:09,160 --> 01:21:09,160
second, it's been moved and seconded. Do you recognize for five minutes on agenda item 22
As you made your motion?

639
01:21:16,680 --> 01:21:16,680
thank you. At pretty much every single agenda meeting,
We are approving item after item of very expensive software,

640
01:21:25,600 --> 01:21:25,600
and many of them actually are purchased through carahsoft,
Which I think is just a distributor not related to me,

641
01:21:33,370 --> 01:21:33,370
even though it says cara. Okay. I don't know what all these softwares are for,
But every single one is urgent and necessary

642
01:21:43,290 --> 01:21:43,290
because that's what every department says and we just can't live without them.

643
01:21:48,170 --> 01:21:48,170
but boy, we have a lot of software. We don't even understand how many licenses we have.

644
01:21:54,530 --> 01:21:54,530
and I can't imagine that if we really understood what was happening,
There wouldn't be some efficiencies happening.

645
01:22:03,170 --> 01:22:03,170
so I appreciate that we recently were provided with a list,
But it didn't include things like the licenses.

646
01:22:10,970 --> 01:22:10,970
so more information and transparency needed around software.

647
01:22:15,570 --> 01:22:15,570
thank you. Chairman was recognized for five minutes.

648
01:22:21,210 --> 01:22:24,770
thank you mayor. I've been I'm in support of this motion. And my, I've been trying to dig in myself to,
To our software licenses.

649
01:22:31,220 --> 01:22:31,220
staff's been very responsive to me on it, but I mean,
We're talking tens of millions of dollars in licenses.

650
01:22:37,500 --> 01:22:37,500
and my question to procurement and to staff is,
Are we, are we going in and asking for discounts as we increase our

651
01:22:47,500 --> 01:22:47,500
authority here by $3 million? How aggressively are we pushing for this third party company
And other third party vendors to actually give us the discounts

652
01:22:57,500 --> 01:22:57,500
we need to make our budget work in the fall? And so I think having that come to,
To finance or even government efficiency would be

653
01:23:07,500 --> 01:23:07,500
a good place for that to, to land before we get to the budget season.

654
01:23:11,860 --> 01:23:11,860
thank you. Anyone else wish to speak on for against agenda item 22.

655
01:23:18,300 --> 01:23:18,300
chairwoman mendelsohn, you're recognized for three minutes. I,
I'm not looking to put staff on the spot and I didn't ask this question in advance.

656
01:23:24,830 --> 01:23:24,830
but does anyone know how much money we have spent with carahsoft?

657
01:23:30,070 --> 01:23:33,430
coming back so far this fiscal year? Last fiscal year? I mean, do we have any sense of this because it's so much money?

658
01:23:38,590 --> 01:23:38,590
if we don't have the answer right at this moment,
We'll definitely get it for you. Councilwoman.

659
01:23:42,670 --> 01:23:42,670
and of course, just so the public knows, you can always go on the financial transparency
Website and look it up.

660
01:23:47,390 --> 01:23:50,710
and I will do that. I should have done that earlier. It. The point is that we just need. I'm. The motion was to approve.

661
01:23:55,190 --> 01:23:55,190
I'm not trying to stop it, but I will just say this needs better oversight than what I
Think we have been doing.

662
01:24:01,870 --> 01:24:05,790
me included. Councilman. Mendelsohn. We will get a memo out. I'm looking at the staff. We'll have something that gives you the total amount and what
Those actual amounts have been for,

663
01:24:11,630 --> 01:24:13,990
since that is a contract that's utilized across. It's an enterprise, so it's for the entire organization.

664
01:24:16,670 --> 01:24:16,670
thank you. I was done and

665
01:24:26,600 --> 01:24:26,600
my motion was to approve. I'm ready to vote. Thank you. Is there anyone else wants to
Speak on for against agenda item 22?

666
01:24:35,280 --> 01:24:39,080
seeing none. All in favor, say aye. Any opposed? Ayes have it. Next item. Agenda item 23. Authorize a professional services contract with
Kimley-horn and

667
01:24:48,920 --> 01:24:48,920
associates, inc. For architectural, engineering and construction administration services
For a new vehicle maintenance facility at the southeast service center not

668
01:24:58,920 --> 01:24:58,920
to exceed $1,046,500. This is your item, mr. Mayor.

669
01:25:03,920 --> 01:25:03,920
looking for a motion on item 23? Motion to approve.

670
01:25:08,000 --> 01:25:11,880
I heard a motion to approve and a second. Second. What? I was just trying to get it in because nobody was doing.

671
01:25:17,200 --> 01:25:19,970
I heard a motion in a second. So is there any discussion? Chairwoman mendelsohn? Yes. You're recognized.

672
01:25:23,090 --> 01:25:26,530
I'm so confused. I had I heard a motion you had already when you locked eyes. I'm sorry. I thought you were going to acknowledge me. So,
Did you want to speak for you?

673
01:25:31,330 --> 01:25:31,330
can. You can go for five minutes. Unless. It's been moved in second.

674
01:25:36,410 --> 01:25:36,410
so it's on the floor. Do you want to speak for five minutes first? Correct. Okay. You
Recognized for five minutes? Yes.

675
01:25:42,050 --> 01:25:42,050
I would ask that the maker of the motion withdraw the motion because this was actually
Requested to be rejected.

676
01:25:50,610 --> 01:25:50,610
this bid was asked to be rejected. So I do have a motion.

677
01:25:56,610 --> 01:25:56,610
is there any objection to who made the motion.

678
01:26:01,810 --> 01:26:01,810
does it matter. Do we are they going to object to us withdrawing it as.

679
01:26:07,130 --> 01:26:07,130
I mean, we can do it by acclamation. Is there any objection to withdrawing the motion? No.

680
01:26:11,570 --> 01:26:13,690
any objection? Hearing none. It's so ordered. The motion is withdrawn. Mayor you recognized for a motion.

681
01:26:17,290 --> 01:26:21,210
thank you. I move to reject this item because kimley-horn and associates,
Inc. Has withdrawn its proposal. Second, it's been moved and seconded.

682
01:26:25,650 --> 01:26:28,810
is there any discussion, mr. Bazaldua? No, sir. A discussion. Chairwoman. Mendelsohn. Well, I recognize that it's 846,
But I'm just going to say this.

683
01:26:34,010 --> 01:26:37,050
okay. You're recognized for five minutes to say that. Thank you. If you didn't get a chance to go visit the service center,
It looks like you have more time to go see it.

684
01:26:43,930 --> 01:26:43,930
I highly recommend you do it. If you're in the media,
I really think you should go take a look.

685
01:26:49,490 --> 01:26:49,490
there's lots and lots of buildings. So if you wonder if where,
Where do the transportation folks live?

686
01:26:55,610 --> 01:26:58,170
there's a whole big building for transportation. There's a whole big building for dwi. You. This is where they do the street signs,
But it's also where they're repairing a lot of vehicles.

687
01:27:06,690 --> 01:27:06,690
but we have other service centers. This service center is in terrible,
Terrible condition.

688
01:27:12,810 --> 01:27:12,810
pains coming down from the paint's peeling. They showed me water in the conference room.

689
01:27:18,740 --> 01:27:18,740
like we literally couldn't walk in their toilets that are overflowing sewage,
No air conditioning.

690
01:27:24,500 --> 01:27:24,500
it wouldn't even get a permit from our city. But the money that we're being asked for
Isn't to make these repairs.

691
01:27:33,780 --> 01:27:33,780
and it isn't for the people to be able to leave this building and go to what we're going
To construct.

692
01:27:39,460 --> 01:27:43,380
oh no, people are still going to work in this terrible condition. This is just to add four bays that are taller.

693
01:27:47,980 --> 01:27:47,980
so for every person that has talked about the terrible conditions that city hall that
Workers have to endure,

694
01:27:55,260 --> 01:27:55,260
I guarantee you there's not sewage overflowing water in the conference room,
Paint coming from the ceiling and no air conditioning.

695
01:28:03,860 --> 01:28:03,860
so I would say, why would we spend $1 million to add four more bays just because they're
Taller?

696
01:28:13,020 --> 01:28:13,020
there needs to be a much better plan here. It could be that that entire building just
Needs to be taken down and the trucks need to be and

697
01:28:22,870 --> 01:28:22,870
vehicles need to be repaired somewhere else. But that should be shut down by code
Compliance.

698
01:28:32,230 --> 01:28:32,230
so I, I am shocked that we ask people to work there.

699
01:28:37,150 --> 01:28:37,150
no wonder they have so many job openings. Again,
We wouldn't provide a ceo to any other business to operate like this.

700
01:28:46,670 --> 01:28:46,670
so I'm glad kimley-horn backed out. We'll be saying no on this,
But again, I highly recommend.

701
01:28:53,550 --> 01:28:53,550
go see this yourself. You won't believe it. Anyone else wish to speak on for or against
The motion on agenda item 23?

702
01:29:03,630 --> 01:29:06,910
seeing none. All in favor, say aye. Any opposed? The ayes have it. Next item. Thank you, mr. Mayor.

703
01:29:11,710 --> 01:29:11,710
your next item is agenda item 26. Item 26 is the election of officers to the city council.

704
01:29:19,760 --> 01:29:19,760
for one mayor pro tem and two deputy mayor pro tem to each serve a one year term beginning
Monday,

705
01:29:27,040 --> 01:29:27,040
june 15th, 2026 and expiring on the day the new.

706
01:29:31,400 --> 01:29:31,400
the new city council takes office. Mayor. Mr.

707
01:29:37,440 --> 01:29:37,440
mayor and council, my staff has distributed a qr code.

708
01:29:43,240 --> 01:29:46,520
I would like to kind of outline exactly what's going to happen,
Mr. Mayor, if you don't mind. Each council member has been provided a qr code.

709
01:29:55,200 --> 01:29:55,200
council member roth, please check your email for the qr code.

710
01:30:00,840 --> 01:30:00,840
I will ask once you scan the qr code to please enter your your first and last name and
Then you'll see we will.

711
01:30:10,160 --> 01:30:12,450
we're going to begin with the mayor pro tem position. But once you scan the qr code and place your name on the on the document,
You will receive,

712
01:30:20,730 --> 01:30:20,730
you will see a ballot. The ballot will list all 14 members of council.

713
01:30:28,610 --> 01:30:28,610
I will call each name. And when I call your name,
I will be asking you if you choose to stay on the

714
01:30:38,370 --> 01:30:38,370
ballot or be removed. Again, this is for the mayor pro tem position and then we'll.

715
01:30:45,770 --> 01:30:49,490
the deputy mayor pro tem position will follow. Once we have determined which members of council will remain on the ballot.

716
01:30:54,570 --> 01:30:54,570
mr. Mayor, I believe we are allowed for discussion,
And I will wait for the for the discussion to end and for you to

717
01:31:04,290 --> 01:31:07,690
notify me to. The ballots will be locked, and when the. Mr. Mayor, when you are ready to begin voting,
You would just let me know and we will unlock the ballots and the individuals.

718
01:31:14,860 --> 01:31:14,860
each council member will select. The remaining will select one member that's on the
Ballot.

719
01:31:24,140 --> 01:31:26,700
okay, I missed, I missed a good part of that. So what do you need me to do? What do you need me to do?

720
01:31:31,260 --> 01:31:31,260
what do you want me to do? You can call each member of council and and ask if they want to
Stay on

721
01:31:41,220 --> 01:31:43,540
the ballot. Yes, mr. Mayor. That's what I'll do. Okay. Just want to make sure I don't. I don't want to be the reason why this process isn't
Perceived to be as fair.

722
01:31:49,260 --> 01:31:49,260
so I'm just going to go through my numerical order sheet by district number and ask who
Would like to stay in or who wants to either remain or or

723
01:31:59,260 --> 01:31:59,260
however you want. Either stay on the ballot or to remove themselves from the out,
In or out,

724
01:32:03,460 --> 01:32:05,740
in or out? Yes, mr. Mayor, and I will also ask. It takes a few seconds for us to. We will be adjusting the ballot,
Removing the names so it takes a few seconds.

725
01:32:13,230 --> 01:32:13,230
so I will ask as we go through the names to give a few seconds so we can remove names.

726
01:32:19,790 --> 01:32:19,790
if. If individuals wants to remove their name,
Everybody knows their district number. So I'm just going to do the by district number.

727
01:32:24,830 --> 01:32:24,830
district one in or out. District two in or out.

728
01:32:28,950 --> 01:32:32,670
district three in or out. Out. District four in or out. Out. District five. In or out. In district six.

729
01:32:36,350 --> 01:32:36,350
in or out? Out. District seven. In or out. Out.

730
01:32:40,870 --> 01:32:40,870
district eight. In or out. District nine. In or out.

731
01:32:45,670 --> 01:32:45,670
out. District ten. In or out. Out. District 11.

732
01:32:49,830 --> 01:32:49,830
in or out. Out. District 12. In or out. Out. District 13.

733
01:32:55,830 --> 01:32:55,830
in or out. Out. District 14. In or out. Thank you,
Mr.

734
01:33:01,190 --> 01:33:01,190
mayor. Give us a second to update that ballot.

735
01:33:12,400 --> 01:33:12,400
I can't see it.

736
01:33:34,000 --> 01:33:34,000
I got you. The ballot for the

737
01:33:43,520 --> 01:33:43,520
2627 mayor pro tem are jesse moreno and tom resendez.

738
01:33:50,320 --> 01:33:50,320
I would want to make sure all members of council on your device.

739
01:33:55,400 --> 01:33:58,280
you do see just those two names on your ballot. Okay. Council member roth. Yes. Okay. Thank you,
Mr.

740
01:34:03,250 --> 01:34:03,250
mayor. Yes, sir. I'm sorry. I see that on my phone is in.

741
01:34:10,570 --> 01:34:14,450
is that. Is that all that's there? Just two names. Yes, yes, I got it. Thank you, mr. Mayor. Previously stated the ballots are locked until
You ask me to release them.

742
01:34:23,810 --> 01:34:23,810
okay, let's release them. Let's let's let's commence the voting and move forward.

743
01:34:29,770 --> 01:34:29,770
okay. The ballots are unlocked and you may vote.

744
01:34:48,610 --> 01:34:48,610
13 have voted. I'm having trouble. 14 have voted.

745
01:35:16,340 --> 01:35:16,340
14 have voted. All have voted with jesse moreno

746
01:35:26,340 --> 01:35:26,340
receiving no. 14 have voted. We should have 15

747
01:35:36,500 --> 01:35:36,500
council member roth. I'm having trouble manipulating the the the vote.

748
01:35:44,340 --> 01:35:44,340
I'm sorry. I'm sorry. We have to be able to see your face anyway to

749
01:35:53,500 --> 01:35:53,500
participate. Council member roth, will you turn your video on,
Please?

750
01:36:01,550 --> 01:36:01,550
yes. Okay. I'm sorry. Thank you.

751
01:36:20,030 --> 01:36:20,030
council member.

752
01:36:30,190 --> 01:36:30,190
I'm happy to vote yes. You know, orally, if that's council member roth,
Yes I can.

753
01:36:35,070 --> 01:36:35,070
I'm mayor johnson said that I could accept a voice vote.

754
01:36:40,230 --> 01:36:40,230
jesse moreno. Thank you.

755
01:36:58,200 --> 01:36:58,200
with jesse moreno receiving five votes, jaime resendez receiving ten.

756
01:37:02,840 --> 01:37:02,840
jaime resendez have been duly elected mayor pro tem for the 2627 term.

757
01:37:13,800 --> 01:37:13,800
okay, give us a few seconds to bring up the deputy mayor pro tem nomination ballot.

758
01:37:19,880 --> 01:37:19,880
mr. Mayor, I will work the same way. The ballot is is not up yet.

759
01:37:33,360 --> 01:37:33,360
okay. Okay, mr. Mayor. Okay. Same process. District one,
In or out?

760
01:37:40,080 --> 01:37:40,080
district two, in or out? District three, in or out?

761
01:37:44,200 --> 01:37:44,200
district four, in or out? In district five, in or out.

762
01:37:48,320 --> 01:37:48,320
district six, in or out? Out. District seven,
In or out?

763
01:37:53,080 --> 01:37:56,560
out. District eight, in or out. Now? District nine. In or out? Out. District ten, in or out? Out.

764
01:38:01,120 --> 01:38:01,120
district 11. In or out. Out. District 12. In or out.

765
01:38:05,720 --> 01:38:05,720
out. District 13. In or out. In district 14. In or out.

766
01:38:12,200 --> 01:38:12,200
thank you, mr. Mayor. Give us a few seconds to create your ballot.

767
01:39:14,890 --> 01:39:14,890
thank you. I don't see it on the screen, but council members,
Mayor and council.

768
01:39:20,290 --> 01:39:24,210
will you please check to make sure your. Thank you. It's updated on our on our monitor. Your deputy mayor pro tem nomination ballot should be updated to reflect maxi johnson and
Gay donnell willis as your nominees.

769
01:39:36,450 --> 01:39:39,490
everyone can see that on your ballot, on your device. I'm sorry, mr. Mayor. Whenever you're ready,
I'm ready.

770
01:39:43,730 --> 01:39:43,730
if you are okay, please unlock the ballot. Please.

771
01:39:53,580 --> 01:39:53,580
ten have voted. 11 have voted.

772
01:40:10,380 --> 01:40:10,380
14 have voted. 14 have voted.

773
01:40:20,340 --> 01:40:22,860
council member wrath. Yeah. Okay. Yeah. We'll do. Yes. We'll do the same thing. You may. You're allowed to.

774
01:40:27,060 --> 01:40:27,060
maxi. I'm sorry, maxi johnson. Thank you.

775
01:40:38,820 --> 01:40:42,660
with maxi johnson receiving 11 votes. Gay donnell willis receiving four. Maxi johnson has been duly elected deputy mayor pro tem for the 2627 term.

776
01:40:50,060 --> 01:40:50,060
that's your item. I would like to note before we move on,
Mr.

777
01:40:56,630 --> 01:40:56,630
mayor, officer positions take effect on monday,
June 15th.

778
01:41:02,230 --> 01:41:02,230
thank you. All right, mr. Mayor. Yes. May I just have a moment of privilege to speak to
The city manager on this item,

779
01:41:09,190 --> 01:41:11,910
please? On which item? This item that we just voted on. On. Okay. Okay. You need to ask her a question.

780
01:41:14,150 --> 01:41:14,150
yes. I was just going to ask because of our new election date,
If we could have an item for the administrative ad hoc to consider so

781
01:41:24,070 --> 01:41:24,070
that we can more align the next leadership election to coincide with the inauguration like
We had

782
01:41:33,350 --> 01:41:33,350
previously. Thank you. Council member bazaldua,
For the for the question.

783
01:41:39,470 --> 01:41:39,470
yes, sir. I think that that would that would be something that we could get done for you.
Thank you. And we could bring that so the council could engage and give us final

784
01:41:45,790 --> 01:41:45,790
direction. Thank you. Thank you, mr. Mayor. Next item.

785
01:41:50,120 --> 01:41:50,120
thank you, mr. Mayor. Agenda item 27. Item 27,
Is a resolution authorizing the preparation of plans and the payment of potential future

786
01:41:59,280 --> 01:41:59,280
costs and expenses for the issuance of water works and sewer system revenue refunding
Bonds series 2026 a in an amount not

787
01:42:09,200 --> 01:42:09,200
to exceed $205 million. This is your item, mr.

788
01:42:14,120 --> 01:42:14,120
mayor. Is there a motion 27, item 27. Thank you.

789
01:42:21,160 --> 01:42:24,440
is there a second? Second. It's been moved and seconded. Any discussion? Seeing none. All in favor, say aye.

790
01:42:28,280 --> 01:42:28,280
any opposed? The eyes have it. Next item. Thank you,
Mr.

791
01:42:34,360 --> 01:42:34,360
mayor. We will now move to your zoning agenda before we move to your zoning consent
Agenda.

792
01:42:49,090 --> 01:42:49,090
one second, mr. Mayor.

793
01:43:00,410 --> 01:43:04,010
thank you, mr. Mayor. Before we move to your zoning consent agenda,
Mr. Mayor. Mayor pro tem moreno would like to be recognized on a on item z two.

794
01:43:09,250 --> 01:43:12,290
mayor pro tem you recognize. Thank you. Thank you. Mayor. I move to defer this item till august 12th,
2026.

795
01:43:18,570 --> 01:43:21,290
is there a second? It's been moved and seconded. Any discussion? Discussion. Anyone. Seeing none.

796
01:43:23,810 --> 01:43:27,250
all in favor, say aye. Any opposed? Ayes have it. Deferred prevails, mr. Mayor. Council member gracey would like to be recognized on item z
Six.

797
01:43:35,130 --> 01:43:37,890
chairman gracey recognized. Thank you, mr. Mayor. I move to defer this item until june 24th, 2026.

798
01:43:42,210 --> 01:43:42,210
it's been moved and seconded. Any discussion? Any discussion? Anyone? Seeing none. All in
Favor, say aye. Any opposed?

799
01:43:47,420 --> 01:43:50,140
ayes have it. Next item. Thank you, mr. Mayor. We will now move to your zoning consent agenda.

800
01:43:53,620 --> 01:43:53,620
your zoning consent agenda consisted of items z one through z ten.

801
01:44:00,900 --> 01:44:00,900
item z one has been pulled by council member bazaldua item z two was previously deferred
And item z six was previously deferred.

802
01:44:10,380 --> 01:44:10,380
therefore, your zoning consent agenda consists of items z three through z five and z seven
Through z ten.

803
01:44:22,860 --> 01:44:22,860
that is your zoning consent agenda, mr. Mayor.

804
01:44:28,860 --> 01:44:28,860
thank you, madam city secretary. I was pulling this one.

805
01:44:34,500 --> 01:44:34,500
there's a motion and a second. Okay. One second.

806
01:44:39,980 --> 01:44:39,980
I need to there's been a last minute change to the zoning consent agenda.

807
01:44:44,150 --> 01:44:44,150
mr. Mayor, let me restate it. Your zoning consent agenda consists of items z one through z
Ten.

808
01:44:53,790 --> 01:44:53,790
item z one has been pulled by council member bazaldua item z two was previously deferred.

809
01:45:00,830 --> 01:45:00,830
item z six was previously deferred. Item z seven has been pulled by council member
Johnson.

810
01:45:08,390 --> 01:45:08,390
therefore, your zoning consent agenda consists of items z three through z five and z eight
Through z ten.

811
01:45:16,830 --> 01:45:19,390
that's your zoning consent agenda, mr. Mayor. Thank you. Is there a motion for the consent agenda? There's a motion and a second.

812
01:45:25,030 --> 01:45:25,030
any discussion? Seeing none. All in favor? Any opposed?

813
01:45:30,790 --> 01:45:30,790
motion carries. Thank you, mr. Mayor. We'll now move to your first pull zoning item,
Item z one.

814
01:45:41,840 --> 01:45:41,840
item one is a public hearing regarding a city plan commission authorized hearing to
Determine the proper zoning on property in an area generally bounded by the union

815
01:45:51,640 --> 01:45:51,640
pacific railroad, the southern pacific railroad,
Cf han freeway, the d, p and l company easement,

816
01:45:59,280 --> 01:45:59,280
central expressway, s.m. Wright freeway, the southern pacific railroad,
The santa fe railroad,

817
01:46:06,640 --> 01:46:06,640
r.l. Thornton freeway, second avenue, parry avenue,
Robert b, cullum boulevard, fitzhugh avenue,

818
01:46:14,320 --> 01:46:14,320
yates ford street. And and the common line between city blocks 1820 and d 1821

819
01:46:24,120 --> 01:46:24,120
and containing approximately 3,335.8 acres and an ordinance granting the amendments.

820
01:46:33,960 --> 01:46:33,960
mr. Mayor, we sent 8886 notices to property owners within 500ft of the area of request.

821
01:46:41,810 --> 01:46:41,810
we received 87 replies in favor and 72 replies in opposition to the request.

822
01:46:48,490 --> 01:46:48,490
you do have one individual who has registered to speak on item z one.

823
01:46:54,250 --> 01:46:54,250
cecilia. Pierre. Cecilia. Pierre. It's not online.

824
01:47:02,850 --> 01:47:02,850
are there any individuals in the audience that would like to address the city council on
Item z one?

825
01:47:14,290 --> 01:47:17,930
are there are there any individuals that would like to address the city council? You're coming forth on z one.

826
01:47:31,970 --> 01:47:31,970
please state your name and address for the record.

827
01:47:41,100 --> 01:47:41,100
my name is tabitha wheeler reagan. I reside at 2111 south second avenue.

828
01:47:47,020 --> 01:47:47,020
I want to express my strong support for the amendments to the south dallas park special
Purpose district pd 59521 years ago,

829
01:47:54,780 --> 01:47:54,780
the community leaders of the residents of south dallas were deeply concerned about the
Decline of a neighborhood they once proudly called home.

830
01:48:02,100 --> 01:48:05,740
incompatible zoning and land uses contributed to the decline. In response, they helped formulate article article 595,
Which served as the protective measures by eliminating uses that were negatively,

831
01:48:14,660 --> 01:48:14,660
negatively impacting their community. Pd 595 was an aggressive and necessary step,
Accomplishing its intended goals.

832
01:48:22,500 --> 01:48:22,500
however, as south dallas faces the new opportunities and challenges,
It is clear that some modifications were required.

833
01:48:29,700 --> 01:48:29,700
these include new permitted uses, removal of certain updated housing design standards and
The incorporation of a historic designation to honor our

834
01:48:39,550 --> 01:48:39,550
rich heritage. It is important to recognize that south dallas proper is a destination
Within our city,

835
01:48:47,270 --> 01:48:47,270
and a community with a distinct identity and vital role in dallas overall fabric.

836
01:48:52,310 --> 01:48:52,310
I want to sincerely thank our council member for entrusting the community with the forming
Of a task force composed of genuine stakeholders.

837
01:48:59,870 --> 01:48:59,870
I'm grateful to to chair our chair, scotty smith,
For steadfastly guiding through, guiding them through the process,

838
01:49:07,310 --> 01:49:07,310
and to the honorable diane ragsdale, not only as the co-creator of pd 5005,
But also patient supporter of the current task force as they build upon the foundation.

839
01:49:17,030 --> 01:49:17,030
I also want to acknowledge our city staff patrick blaise,
Lindsey jackson, sandra boutte and former deputy director andrew gillies for vital

840
01:49:26,030 --> 01:49:26,030
assistance for the development of the area plan and advancing it to the authorizing phase.

841
01:49:31,270 --> 01:49:31,270
I respectfully urge the dallas city council to follow through on the decision made last
June,

842
01:49:36,430 --> 01:49:36,430
approving the south dallas park area plan and to approve the amendments to pd 595.

843
01:49:41,590 --> 01:49:41,590
today, doing so will ensure the south dallas proper grows,
Thrives and remains a community.

844
01:49:47,710 --> 01:49:50,990
they. All that we all are proud to call home. Thank you for your time and consideration. Thank you.

845
01:49:54,750 --> 01:49:54,750
are there any other individuals that would like to address the city council on item c one?

846
01:50:00,350 --> 01:50:00,350
okay. Mr. Mayor and council members, my name is diane ragsdale,
3611 dunbar

847
01:50:10,110 --> 01:50:10,110
street, dallas, texas. I would like to first and foremost,
Thank council member adam bazaldua city planning commission,

848
01:50:18,910 --> 01:50:18,910
tabitha wheeler, and certainly co-chair of the scottish smith for their leadership in
Initiating,

849
01:50:24,790 --> 01:50:24,790
guiding and advancing this planning process to improve pd.

850
01:50:29,830 --> 01:50:29,830
595. I want to also express my appreciation to the staff for their hard work,
Dedication and consistency throughout many

851
01:50:39,720 --> 01:50:39,720
years. The proposed zoning changes established necessary design standards for single
Family homes

852
01:50:49,480 --> 01:50:49,480
and duplexes that are intended to preserve the character and appearance of the community
While creating additional housing opportunities.

853
01:50:58,880 --> 01:50:58,880
we have consistently had problems, or should I say,
Most recently with grossly incompatible houses.

854
01:51:07,720 --> 01:51:07,720
the new plan and zoning changes also called for the creation of a queen city historic
District,

855
01:51:14,720 --> 01:51:14,720
which will help stabilize one of our most culturally significant neighborhoods.

856
01:51:19,760 --> 01:51:19,760
however, the effectiveness of these standards will ultimately depend on the consistent
Application and enforcement of the regulations by those responsible for

857
01:51:29,640 --> 01:51:29,640
reviewing and approving building permits. In addition,
The zoning changes encourage economic development along key areas.

858
01:51:37,650 --> 01:51:37,650
martin luther king boulevard. L.c. Hagans, robert b cullum and malcolm x boulevard.

859
01:51:43,850 --> 01:51:43,850
it is also important that the zoning regulations continue to be reviewed and monitored to
Ensure that future economic development complements and

860
01:51:53,410 --> 01:51:57,250
strengthens adjacent residential neighborhoods as intended. Overall, I sincerely feel that the that these zoning changes represent a significant step
Forward for both the present and future of the south dallas fair park

861
01:52:07,090 --> 01:52:07,090
community. To maximize the plan's success, however,
I strongly recommend establishing a dedicated implementation entity and

862
01:52:16,890 --> 01:52:16,890
identifying and identifying a reliable funding source to coordinate efforts,
Facilitate projects,

863
01:52:23,970 --> 01:52:23,970
and to ensure the successful realization of the plan's goals and vision.

864
01:52:29,620 --> 01:52:32,500
thank you so very much for your consideration. Thank you. Are there any other individuals that would like to address the city council?

865
01:52:44,140 --> 01:52:44,140
good evening. My name is scotty smith. I'm at 2500 peabody in sunny south dallas,
District seven.

866
01:52:52,140 --> 01:52:52,140
and it's late, y'all. I appreciate you guys. To the mayor council people,
Thank you so much for this opportunity to speak.

867
01:53:02,140 --> 01:53:02,140
it felt like around this time last year where we adopted the south dallas fair park area
Plan.

868
01:53:08,340 --> 01:53:08,340
and one of the, excuse me, one of the call outs in that plan was to ensure that this
Authorized hearing,

869
01:53:15,100 --> 01:53:15,100
excuse me, is late. Haven't had any coffee tonight to ensure that this authorized hearing
Got done.

870
01:53:22,860 --> 01:53:22,860
and initially we thought about trying to push it another two weeks to to hear this thing.

871
01:53:30,510 --> 01:53:30,510
but I said, we've waited 5 or 6 years. So what's another couple of hours?

872
01:53:34,830 --> 01:53:34,830
and so at this point, the pd 595 what the community has come together to,
To, to put together and to

873
01:53:44,630 --> 01:53:44,630
include and to ensure it's included in this thing is exactly what we heard over the past 5
Or 6 years during the,

874
01:53:51,990 --> 01:53:51,990
during the area plan task force meetings almost 200 meetings a lot of community effort,
A lot of community input.

875
01:54:01,550 --> 01:54:01,550
we much like miss ragsdale said, we are really looking for an entity to help to create a
Funding source,

876
01:54:11,070 --> 01:54:11,070
but also to help ensure that the things in our area plan and in this authorized hearing,
In this new zoning gets implemented in south dallas.

877
01:54:19,350 --> 01:54:19,350
that was one of the call outs that I made certain that I said in my letter,
In the opening pages of the area plan is this isn't going to be a plan that just sits on a

878
01:54:28,440 --> 01:54:28,440
shelf. We want to ensure that the things that the community asks for and has asked for
Time and time again get implemented.

879
01:54:35,520 --> 01:54:37,800
and we really need your guys's help to do that. And so I implore you to, of course, support this,
But even even more so, make certain that we have the necessary mechanisms to ensure that

880
01:54:45,400 --> 01:54:49,040
these things continue to progress in our communities. Thank you,
Thank you. Are there any other individuals in the audience that would like to address the city
Council on z one?

881
01:54:55,440 --> 01:54:59,200
no further speakers, mr. Mayor. Thank you. Do we have a motion? I move to approve the zoning change as recommended by the city plan commission,
With the following changes for liquor store in the cmu community.

882
01:55:08,640 --> 01:55:08,640
mixed use subdistrict delete in the cce enhanced only agricultural uses are permitted by
Right

883
01:55:18,520 --> 01:55:18,520
in all subdistricts. Add the definition of restaurant without drive in or drive thru
Service from chapter 51 a

884
01:55:28,490 --> 01:55:28,490
and provide that commercial amusement inside is allowed as an accessory use in the wnmu
Neighborhood,

885
01:55:37,650 --> 01:55:37,650
mixed use cmu community mixed use and rmu regional mixed use subdistricts.

886
01:55:46,130 --> 01:55:46,130
hotel and motel use is allowed by right. If over 60 guest rooms are provided otherwise by
Sup only in

887
01:55:55,970 --> 01:55:55,970
the sd7 point five south dallas single family's d five south dallas single family and

888
01:56:05,410 --> 01:56:05,410
sdd south dallas duplex subdistricts provide an exception to the roof pitch for roofs over
The first floor

889
01:56:15,210 --> 01:56:15,210
and located in the rear 50% of the lot and add that roof eaves may come together at a
Structural

890
01:56:24,780 --> 01:56:24,780
wall track. Track 15 in city block f 874 is rezoned from an

891
01:56:33,220 --> 01:56:33,220
mmf2a multifamily subdistrict to the cmu community mixed use subdistrict.

892
01:56:44,860 --> 01:56:44,860
can I can I get a second? Second. Thank you. Second,
There's a motion and a second.

893
01:56:51,180 --> 01:56:53,620
any discussion? Council member bazaldua. Yes. Thank you so much. First I want to say thank you all for coming out.

894
01:56:59,700 --> 01:56:59,700
this is probably the most consequential vote I am having the opportunity to take as a
Council member.

895
01:57:10,620 --> 01:57:13,140
it was six years ago when we started this process. Almost the exact amount of time that I have served as a council member for district seven,

896
01:57:17,940 --> 01:57:17,940
one of my earliest memories while running for office in the first place is when our
Current city plan commissioner,

897
01:57:24,270 --> 01:57:24,270
tabitha wheeler. Reagan came up to me and asked,
What are you going to do about pd 595?

898
01:57:30,430 --> 01:57:30,430
and I asked her, what is pd 595? I like sharing that story because I think it displays a
Very real and inevitable fact

899
01:57:40,430 --> 01:57:40,430
about public office. We can't know everything during our time in office.

900
01:57:45,190 --> 01:57:45,190
we can strive to know everything. But starting out,
You need the voice and the support of the community to guide you on where those priorities

901
01:57:54,070 --> 01:57:54,070
are. That one small moment set in motion a chain of extraordinary events that brought us
To where we are today.

902
01:58:03,390 --> 01:58:03,390
this is one of the most meaningful zoning items that I've had the opportunity to work on
During my time on the dallas city council,

903
01:58:10,190 --> 01:58:13,590
and probably my biggest accomplishment as a council member. This moment has been years in the making. The effort that ultimately became the south
Dallas fair park area

904
01:58:23,280 --> 01:58:23,280
plan began more than six years ago, in january 2020,
When I first brought an authorized hearing forth via five

905
01:58:32,920 --> 01:58:32,920
signature memo. However, shortly thereafter,
The covid 19 pandemic put those efforts on hold.

906
01:58:43,520 --> 01:58:46,440
but the community never gave up on this vision. When engagement resumed, residents, property owners,
Neighborhood leaders, business owners,

907
01:58:51,600 --> 01:58:51,600
advocates and city staff all came together and spent years building a plan for the future
Of south dallas.

908
01:59:00,360 --> 01:59:04,240
this was not a process that happened to the community. This was a process built by the community through countless.

909
01:59:12,800 --> 01:59:12,800
through countless meetings, workshops, conversations and public hearings.

910
01:59:17,450 --> 01:59:17,450
residents told us what they wanted to see. Walkable corridors.

911
01:59:22,570 --> 01:59:22,570
neighborhood serving businesses. Better connections to transit.

912
01:59:27,130 --> 01:59:27,130
housing options. Preservation of historic neighborhoods.

913
01:59:31,570 --> 01:59:31,570
thank you. And development that reflects the character and the values of south dallas.

914
01:59:39,970 --> 01:59:39,970
today, we are making the community's vision a reality.

915
01:59:44,170 --> 01:59:44,170
this zoning update. Update creates opportunities for reinvestment along major corridors
Like martin luther king jr boulevard,

916
01:59:52,490 --> 01:59:52,490
elsie fay, higgins street, botham jean boulevard and robert b cullen boulevard.

917
01:59:58,930 --> 01:59:58,930
it encourages walkable, mixed use development,
Support small businesses and creates new opportunities for housing and economic growth.

918
02:00:07,730 --> 02:00:07,730
just as importantly, it provides greater certainty that predictability for residents,
Property owners and future development.

919
02:00:16,260 --> 02:00:16,260
one of the accomplishments. I am most proud of that this plan development district now
Includes design standards,

920
02:00:22,420 --> 02:00:22,420
ones that will help protect and preserve neighborhoods in south dallas for the first time
In south dallas.

921
02:00:29,340 --> 02:00:29,340
we are pairing growth with thoughtful design expectations that help ensure that future
Development respects and complements the historic fabric of

922
02:00:39,300 --> 02:00:39,300
south dallas neighborhoods. This area plan and zoning will put us closer to ensuring that
No more developments are,

923
02:00:48,940 --> 02:00:48,940
as miss ragsdale likes to say, grossly incompatible.

924
02:00:55,340 --> 02:00:55,340
too often communities are told they must choose between preservation and investment.

925
02:01:00,860 --> 02:01:04,220
today we are demonstrating that we can do both. We can welcome new investment while protecting the character and the history that makes
South dallas so special.

926
02:01:10,900 --> 02:01:10,900
we can create opportunities for future generations while honoring those who built these
Neighborhoods in the first place.

927
02:01:18,420 --> 02:01:18,420
on a personal level, it is difficult to put into words what this moment really does mean
To me.

928
02:01:25,540 --> 02:01:25,540
this has been one of the longest running projects I have worked on as a council member,
And I have had the privilege of watching so many people pour their time,

929
02:01:32,740 --> 02:01:36,100
energy, expertise and passion into this effort. I want to first start by thanking the honorable diane ragsdale,
Who created pd 595 more than 20 years ago.

930
02:01:42,340 --> 02:01:42,340
even then, miss ragsdale knew that the land use would dictate the future of south dallas,
And we're so grateful for her foresight and action.

931
02:01:51,780 --> 02:01:51,780
I want to thank every member of the south dallas fair park area plan task force.

932
02:01:56,140 --> 02:01:59,500
a special thank you goes to tabitha wheeler ragan and scottie smith. Bazaldua do you want to take your three minutes and keep going? If I if I may,
I want to thank every member of the task force.

933
02:02:05,900 --> 02:02:05,900
special thank you to tabitha wheeler ragan and scottie smith,
Who started as co-chairs of this task force.

934
02:02:12,750 --> 02:02:12,750
this entire task force was the driving force and the driving force behind the area plan
That you see today.

935
02:02:20,030 --> 02:02:20,030
I want to thank the community leaders and the advocates who never stopped showing up,
Speaking up,

936
02:02:24,750 --> 02:02:24,750
and pushing us to get this right. I want to thank our city plan commissioner,
Tabitha wheeler reagan,

937
02:02:29,790 --> 02:02:29,790
for helping guide this effort through the through an incredibly complex process.

938
02:02:34,150 --> 02:02:34,150
this process unified the community like I have never seen before.

939
02:02:38,870 --> 02:02:38,870
for years, the community remained unified, no remained unified and consistent to bring us
To this moment.

940
02:02:47,030 --> 02:02:47,030
this area plan process was the test for our community as to whether we could settle our
Differences and understand that the only way this authorized hearing

941
02:02:57,030 --> 02:03:00,230
would make it to the end is if we work together. Now, at the finish line, I'm proud to say that during this process,
I saw south dallas work together like never before.

942
02:03:07,990 --> 02:03:07,990
I will hold the rest of my comments for the second round that I'm on now.

943
02:03:12,560 --> 02:03:12,560
my remarks would not be complete without thanking all the people behind the scenes that
Worked to make this moment possible.

944
02:03:20,000 --> 02:03:20,000
I want to thank the planning and development staff for their work throughout the entirety
Of this process.

945
02:03:26,640 --> 02:03:26,640
specifically, I want to highlight your approach throughout this process.

946
02:03:30,840 --> 02:03:30,840
you didn't present a topic and bring it to the community hoping for buy in.

947
02:03:35,040 --> 02:03:35,040
you came to the residents of south dallas understanding that they would be the agents of
Change in this process,

948
02:03:41,520 --> 02:03:41,520
not the city. To lindsey jackson and patrick blades,
You showed up for south dallas day after day,

949
02:03:49,120 --> 02:03:49,120
week after week, and over 200 weeks in that work.

950
02:03:53,440 --> 02:03:53,440
you heard the community incorporated their feedback and worked to ensure that the south
Dallas area plan was a collective,

951
02:04:00,000 --> 02:04:00,000
a collection of generations of voices. I want to thank you.

952
02:04:04,480 --> 02:04:04,480
thank you as well to miss sandra bowie, who played a large part in these efforts when she
Was still with planning and development services and.

953
02:04:12,930 --> 02:04:12,930
and though she is now in a different department,
She's still an active advocate for south dallas to our planning department leadership,

954
02:04:20,210 --> 02:04:20,210
former director gillis andrea gillis, with efforts continuing under emily lew and deputy
Director andrea udrea.

955
02:04:30,410 --> 02:04:30,410
arturo del castillo and lawrence, aigoo, thank you for investing.

956
02:04:35,530 --> 02:04:35,530
investing in south dallas and pushing for change at every opportunity.

957
02:04:40,890 --> 02:04:40,890
thank you to seth jp and john cervantes for your work during the authorized hearings,
Quarterbacking the zoning,

958
02:04:47,650 --> 02:04:47,650
and getting this across the finish line. There are so many people who touch this project,
From the planning staff who had to mail over 54,000 individual sheets of paper,

959
02:04:57,170 --> 02:04:57,170
to the attorneys who made sure our legal language was intact.

960
02:05:01,610 --> 02:05:01,610
thank you to planning zoning giscao preservation.

961
02:05:05,780 --> 02:05:08,220
planning department. Front office staff. Housing. Transportation. Council member development. One more minute.

962
02:05:11,900 --> 02:05:15,380
yes, please. You all stayed committed through this. Countless meetings, revisions, presentations,
And community conversations because you believed that this community deserved a plan that

963
02:05:22,900 --> 02:05:22,900
reflected its vision for the future. We are deeply grateful for your work and your
Partnership.

964
02:05:28,940 --> 02:05:28,940
today is not the end of the process. It is the beginning of a new chapter.

965
02:05:33,620 --> 02:05:33,620
the south dallas renaissance, a chapter where the zoning framework better reflects what
Residents have told us.

966
02:05:40,860 --> 02:05:40,860
they want their community to become. A chapter that creates opportunities for walkability,

967
02:05:46,340 --> 02:05:46,340
inclusive development, preservation, economic growth,
And neighborhood stability.

968
02:05:51,580 --> 02:05:51,580
and a chapter that proves what can happen when a community comes together and decides to
Shape its own future.

969
02:05:58,940 --> 02:05:58,940
for those reasons, I'm extremely proud to support this item and hope we can have a
Unanimous approval.

970
02:06:05,030 --> 02:06:05,030
thank you. Chair. Mendelsohn five minutes. Thank you.

971
02:06:09,670 --> 02:06:09,670
actually, council member. Bazaldua. I think we can see what this means to you.

972
02:06:14,630 --> 02:06:14,630
and I want to say thank you for leading this process in exactly the way it should be led,
Right with the people and for acknowledging all of them.

973
02:06:22,910 --> 02:06:22,910
and, you know, y'all stayed so long. So amazing.

974
02:06:27,390 --> 02:06:27,390
it's a good day for dallas, but my question is going to be less about the content of the
Item and more about why it took three years,

975
02:06:36,950 --> 02:06:36,950
seven months, and 29 days from the day it was submitted for it to come here.

976
02:06:44,510 --> 02:06:44,510
I'm wondering if staff might be able to answer that.

977
02:06:50,750 --> 02:06:50,750
I hope not yet. Thank you so much for the question.

978
02:06:56,790 --> 02:07:00,150
so I'm gonna say the same. This is a big authorized hearing. We needed to work very close with the community.

979
02:07:02,720 --> 02:07:02,720
as you heard council member saying, there were a lot of community meetings and we wanted
To get it right.

980
02:07:09,040 --> 02:07:09,040
and yeah, we wanted to have a staff aligned. I think as council member bazaldua said,
I think it's probably 20 staff behind this effort.

981
02:07:19,240 --> 02:07:22,360
it is significant. We need to make it thoughtfully. I'm also super proud of the content and that takes time.

982
02:07:26,880 --> 02:07:26,880
but again, this is the community's plan. And working with the community takes a little bit
Of time,

983
02:07:32,280 --> 02:07:35,240
and I think it's better to have it right than rushed. I think everybody would want it to be done right and everybody would want it to be done
Inclusively.

984
02:07:40,120 --> 02:07:40,120
do you think that three years, seven months and 29 days is an acceptable time frame to get
Something like this done?

985
02:07:47,880 --> 02:07:51,320
it happens with big community, with big authorized hearings. I don't have a different answer for you. It happens with conservation districts.

986
02:07:55,240 --> 02:07:58,560
it happens and with something of this magnitude. I read there were over 8000 property owners notified,
But in actuality, we're talking about 11,000 properties.

987
02:08:06,130 --> 02:08:06,130
it's the biggest area we have in the city under one single pd.

988
02:08:10,490 --> 02:08:10,490
it does take time. The the staff report, as you can see,
Is 500 pages.

989
02:08:15,690 --> 02:08:15,690
it takes time. And no, we do not sacrifice content.

990
02:08:21,330 --> 02:08:21,330
well, I don't know what I would submit that anything like this shouldn't take more than
One year.

991
02:08:26,130 --> 02:08:26,130
and when we talk about the competition of other cities,
I would bet you that it does not take three years,

992
02:08:33,890 --> 02:08:33,890
seven months and 29 days, not to mention the years before it was even filed.

993
02:08:39,250 --> 02:08:39,250
so if council member bazaldua is talking about this started when he was in office.

994
02:08:45,010 --> 02:08:45,010
this is really shocking. And, you know, again,
To the community, thank you for sticking with it.

995
02:08:51,290 --> 02:08:51,290
and I can only imagine what you think. Well,
We do care and we're really glad to see this happen.

996
02:08:56,370 --> 02:09:00,300
thank you. Thank you. Chair west. Five minutes. Thank you chair. And I love seeing my my colleague get choked up on this.

997
02:09:05,700 --> 02:09:05,700
it's in the passion for this kind of item. Y'all bring some more stuff up here because it
Keeps him a little quieter over there.

998
02:09:11,020 --> 02:09:11,020
we like that. Also continue to be impressed with commissioner reagan wheeler and,
And your passion for your community and,

999
02:09:20,340 --> 02:09:23,980
and your proactive approach to land use planning. I really, I've been advocating for that. And that's been something that's given me a lot
Of gray hairs in my district of going through and getting the war wounds on,

1000
02:09:32,060 --> 02:09:34,980
on land use planning. But I think the city is better for it. And I know your community appreciates it, even though you probably got some war wounds you
Know,

1001
02:09:40,540 --> 02:09:40,540
going to all those meetings for three years. I really love what honorable diane ragsdale
Said about,

1002
02:09:47,580 --> 02:09:47,580
you know, this plan has design standards that preserve the character of the neighborhood
While allowing for additional housing options.

1003
02:09:57,670 --> 02:10:01,670
sometimes, you know, a lot of times density gets a bad,
Bad rap, right? But allowing for adus and duplexes, but putting in the design standards can make them
Really fit into the community.

1004
02:10:09,990 --> 02:10:09,990
and we see that in our neighborhoods like winnetka heights and lake cliff,
Where you walk down and you can't tell a difference between a fourplex and a regular,

1005
02:10:18,070 --> 02:10:18,070
you know, single family home. It's about the neighbors get upset about is when you have
These modern things that just don't fit in the neighborhood,

1006
02:10:25,790 --> 02:10:25,790
and they stick out like a sore thumb, right? That's what my neighbors get really upset
About versus just,

1007
02:10:31,790 --> 02:10:31,790
okay, well, that's there's three families living there instead of one,
You know?

1008
02:10:36,190 --> 02:10:36,190
so I love it that, you know, balancing preservation with new housing options.

1009
02:10:40,590 --> 02:10:44,310
we've got to be creative like that in these,
In these older neighborhoods. And staff told me a statistic that I just want to put out there.

1010
02:10:48,710 --> 02:10:48,710
this is the largest pd in the city now that allows accessory dwelling units by right,
Which is so important for aging seniors who need housing.

1011
02:10:57,240 --> 02:11:01,160
kids coming home who who maybe can't afford a traditional apartment. They can live in the back house so they can get on their feet. This is this is what we
Need in dallas.

1012
02:11:05,320 --> 02:11:05,320
thank you for doing this. Thanks. Councilmember cadena.

1013
02:11:15,520 --> 02:11:15,520
I just want to commend every member of the community for working on this.

1014
02:11:20,560 --> 02:11:20,560
west dallas has a lot of similarities to d seven,
And we have an authorized hearing happening right now,

1015
02:11:26,840 --> 02:11:26,840
so I know how much work that it takes. I want to thank the staff for working with the
Community and getting it just right.

1016
02:11:34,920 --> 02:11:34,920
I see all of y'all just happy. And I know how much work that y'all put into it.

1017
02:11:40,280 --> 02:11:40,280
and I also want to commend and council member bazaldua for advocating for your community.

1018
02:11:45,240 --> 02:11:45,240
and I know it wasn't easy because it takes a long time to get through it and,
And get it just right.

1019
02:11:50,400 --> 02:11:50,400
but I'm very happy for you all and just want to thank you all for your work and for for
Making your community better.

1020
02:11:56,610 --> 02:11:56,610
thank you. Thank you, council member blair. I also want to thank staff,
But more importantly,

1021
02:12:05,410 --> 02:12:05,410
I want to thank my my friend tabitha reagan wheeler for the work that I know she does.

1022
02:12:14,290 --> 02:12:14,290
and if you think this I know how she fights hard for sunny south dallas and I know how she
Fights to get it right.

1023
02:12:24,370 --> 02:12:24,370
but if you think three years is a short period of time,
Wait until my six year ones come,

1024
02:12:29,770 --> 02:12:33,370
come, or coming up. I got three that are six years old. They started when I started as a cpc and they still haven't got to the table yet.

1025
02:12:39,650 --> 02:12:39,650
but I know what it takes to do an authorized hearing correctly.

1026
02:12:46,850 --> 02:12:46,850
I know the work that it takes for staff to deal with,
Community to talk to community, to

1027
02:12:56,730 --> 02:12:56,730
talk to a commissioner and community, and then to talk to city council.

1028
02:13:04,730 --> 02:13:04,730
it's a daunting task, and our staff, although we butt heads all the time when

1029
02:13:14,730 --> 02:13:14,730
we work on things of this, this magnitude, the fact that they have the stick to itiveness
To get it right,

1030
02:13:24,570 --> 02:13:24,570
to get it the way that the community wants, and more importantly,
The community needs it.

1031
02:13:30,290 --> 02:13:30,290
so it can be about the people and not about a book.

1032
02:13:39,170 --> 02:13:39,170
this is commendable. And I thank you, tabitha,
For all that you've done.

1033
02:13:46,530 --> 02:13:46,530
thank you. Thank you. Council member. Resendez.

1034
02:13:51,220 --> 02:13:55,220
thank you, mr. Mayor. I also just want to join the colleagues and groups congratulating
You. Council member bazaldua congratulating the residents,
The neighborhood leaders, business owners and everyone else who helped make this day

1035
02:14:02,060 --> 02:14:02,060
possible. Area plans don't happen overnight. They require countless meetings,
Difficult conversations,

1036
02:14:07,820 --> 02:14:07,820
community engagement, and a shared commitment to creating a vision for the future.

1037
02:14:12,540 --> 02:14:12,540
today's vote represents the culmination of years of work by people who care deeply about
South dallas and its future.

1038
02:14:18,740 --> 02:14:18,740
and as a side note, the census tract I live in is impacted by this area plan.

1039
02:14:24,460 --> 02:14:24,460
I know it sounds strange, but you know, I live in southeast dallas,
But the census tract I live in includes bonton and includes.

1040
02:14:31,300 --> 02:14:31,300
and it includes dixon circle. So just want to congratulate everyone once again.

1041
02:14:36,580 --> 02:14:40,220
this is a significant accomplishment for south dallas and for our city as a whole. Thank you, mr. Mayor. Thank you. Councilman chair johnson.

1042
02:14:44,740 --> 02:14:44,740
thank you, mr. Mayor. Congratulations to councilwoman bazaldua.

1043
02:14:49,350 --> 02:14:49,350
it is also wonderful when south dallas wins. And this is another win.

1044
02:14:54,910 --> 02:14:54,910
and so man this is going to be great. And just congratulations to the the work that you
Guys are doing community work,

1045
02:15:00,110 --> 02:15:00,110
especially to our dear honorable diane ragsdale.

1046
02:15:05,430 --> 02:15:08,310
she knows our office love her. Our community loves her. Her pictures in my office right now on and never come down.

1047
02:15:12,670 --> 02:15:12,670
so we love you and we thank south dallas and thank you councilman bazaldua for this work.

1048
02:15:18,430 --> 02:15:18,430
chair gracey not to belabor it, but congratulations to everybody.

1049
02:15:22,950 --> 02:15:22,950
bazaldua. Congratulations to the work to the community.

1050
02:15:27,070 --> 02:15:27,070
I see y'all and thank y'all for representing and saying enough.

1051
02:15:31,750 --> 02:15:31,750
I see y'all. Congratulations. And to the honorable miss ragsdale always congratulations.

1052
02:15:40,510 --> 02:15:40,510
chair stewart five minutes. Just very briefly congratulations.

1053
02:15:44,560 --> 02:15:44,560
and I'll just put it on the record that I've asked for his help.

1054
02:15:48,760 --> 02:15:48,760
so he's coming to hamilton park soon, so we can try to figure out how to replicate some of
What of the,

1055
02:15:54,520 --> 02:15:58,320
take some of the hard work you've done and apply it to another neighborhood. So thank you. Seeing no further speakers there is a motion and a second.

1056
02:16:07,200 --> 02:16:07,200
all in favor? Any opposed? Motion carries. Thank you,

1057
02:16:17,120 --> 02:16:17,120
mr. Mayor. Your next item is item z seven. Item z seven is a public hearing regarding an
Application for an

1058
02:16:26,880 --> 02:16:26,880
ordinance granting a new specific use permit for a handicapped group dwelling unit on
Property on the southeast line of prosperity avenue,

1059
02:16:36,000 --> 02:16:36,000
west of stanley smith drive. Right. Mr. Mayor,
We

1060
02:16:46,010 --> 02:16:46,010
sent 51 notices to property owners within 300ft of the area of request.

1061
02:16:50,890 --> 02:16:50,890
we received zero replies in favor and one reply in opposition to the request.

1062
02:17:02,050 --> 02:17:05,410
you do have one individual who has signed up to speak on this item. Philip baines philip things is not online, not in the audience,
Not present.

1063
02:17:11,410 --> 02:17:11,410
I'm here. Hello? Okay. Mr. Baines. Hello. How are you doing?

1064
02:17:17,650 --> 02:17:17,650
I'm phillip baines. 11818 dallas, texas. I was I was in.

1065
02:17:26,530 --> 02:17:26,530
I agree with the approval of the five year plan for renewal.

1066
02:17:33,970 --> 02:17:33,970
this property belonged to my grandmother in 1974,
At the end of boston open in boston.

1067
02:17:39,450 --> 02:17:39,450
foster home for handicapped children, located at the 2826 prosperity avenue in dallas,
Texas.

1068
02:17:45,780 --> 02:17:45,780
knowing there was a void to be filled in foster care,
She devoted all her love and compassion to foster kids and the community.

1069
02:17:54,020 --> 02:17:54,020
because her tireless efforts. She was also inducted into the texas women's hall of fame.

1070
02:17:59,060 --> 02:18:02,540
in memory of my grandmother, thelma austin. I'm her grandson. I decided to utilize her property as a residential care for individuals with disabilities,

1071
02:18:07,340 --> 02:18:07,340
such as mental health and other disabilities.

1072
02:18:12,300 --> 02:18:12,300
the goal of continuing this commitment, of providing a much needed service to our
Community,

1073
02:18:17,500 --> 02:18:17,500
so that that is the reason why we needed the sup to be in compliance.

1074
02:18:28,260 --> 02:18:28,260
thank you. Thank you. Are there any individuals in the audience that would like to address
The city council on item z seven?

1075
02:18:37,460 --> 02:18:37,460
no further speakers. Mr.. Madam mayor. All right.

1076
02:18:42,550 --> 02:18:42,550
thank you. Okay. Do we have a motion? Yes. I want to I was going

1077
02:18:52,470 --> 02:18:52,470
to do that, but I'm going to move to defer this item until august and our next meeting.

1078
02:19:00,630 --> 02:19:00,630
do we serve that? And that's. And the. Yes. Do I have we have a second.

1079
02:19:04,830 --> 02:19:07,990
okay. All right. Any discussion? Yes. I would like to speak. Wait. We need a date. We need a date. August.

1080
02:19:10,470 --> 02:19:10,470
august 12th. August 12th. It's fine. All right.

1081
02:19:15,230 --> 02:19:15,230
any discussion? Yes. I would like to know more about what's going on in this particular
Property.

1082
02:19:20,710 --> 02:19:23,990
I just built before I got here a $50 million school. And that's one of the toughest areas, probably the toughest area in my district.

1083
02:19:27,350 --> 02:19:27,350
and I want to make sure that we're doing the right thing in this community and speak with
The community concerning this particular project.

1084
02:19:34,790 --> 02:19:34,790
so I would move to defer it until august 12th just to get more information.

1085
02:19:40,840 --> 02:19:43,880
all right. Do we have any further discussion? All right. All in favor, say aye. Any opposed?

1086
02:19:47,360 --> 02:19:47,360
all right. The motion carries. Thank you. Your next item.

1087
02:19:51,440 --> 02:19:51,440
item ff one is a public hearing to receive comments on an application for.

1088
02:19:58,000 --> 02:19:58,000
and a resolution granting a variance to the alcohol spacing requirements from a private
School.

1089
02:20:03,480 --> 02:20:03,480
any w blanton elementary school as required by section 6-4 of the dallas city code to
Allow a wine and beer retailers off premise

1090
02:20:13,240 --> 02:20:13,240
permit b q to chapter 26 of the texas alcoholic beverage code for a general merchandise or
Food store greater than

1091
02:20:21,280 --> 02:20:21,280
3500ft² and a d one liquor control overlay district on the north line of bruton road and
East of mckim drive.

1092
02:20:30,760 --> 02:20:30,760
there are no registered speakers for this item. Are there any individuals in the audience
That would like to address the city council on item one.

1093
02:20:39,250 --> 02:20:43,250
no speakers, madam mayor, because this is an alcohol variance. It will require a motion in two seconds. All right.

1094
02:20:46,970 --> 02:20:46,970
do we have a motion? Yes. I move to approve this item.

1095
02:20:51,130 --> 02:20:51,130
second. Second. Second. All right. Any discussion?

1096
02:20:58,010 --> 02:20:58,010
council member. No discussion. All right. All in favor,
Say aye.

1097
02:21:02,970 --> 02:21:02,970
any opposed? Alright. Next item. Thank you, madam mayor.

1098
02:21:07,250 --> 02:21:07,250
item ff two is a public hearing to receive comments on the proposed fy 2020 627.

1099
02:21:13,530 --> 02:21:13,530
us department of housing and urban development consolidated plan budget grant funds.

1100
02:21:21,050 --> 02:21:21,050
you. Okay. That's your item, madam mayor. Do we have a motion move to close the

1101
02:21:31,050 --> 02:21:33,330
public hearing? Second. We have a motion and a second. Any discussion? Seeing none. All in favor? Any opposed?

1102
02:21:39,940 --> 02:21:39,940
seeing none. Motion carries. Thank you, mr. Mayor.

1103
02:21:44,460 --> 02:21:44,460
this concludes your items for the agenda. However,
We do have remaining open microphone speakers.

1104
02:21:50,420 --> 02:21:50,420
I will recite the speaker guidelines at this time.

1105
02:22:11,620 --> 02:22:11,620
speakers must observe the same rules of propriety,
Decorum and good conduct applicable to members of the city council.

1106
02:22:17,620 --> 02:22:17,620
any speaker making personal and pertinent, profane or slanderous remarks,
Or who becomes boisterous while addressing city council will be removed from the room.

1107
02:22:26,100 --> 02:22:26,100
for those individuals who are in person for the virtual speakers,
You will be removed from the session.

1108
02:22:30,860 --> 02:22:34,030
individuals will be given two minutes to speak. For those in-person speakers, you'll notice that your time on the monitor at the center
Podium.

1109
02:22:40,030 --> 02:22:40,030
also, the podium is to my right and your my left and your right.

1110
02:22:45,350 --> 02:22:48,390
virtual speakers. I will announce when your time has expired. Also, speakers, please be mindful that during your public comments,
You are not allowed to refer to a city council member by name and to address your comments

1111
02:22:56,470 --> 02:22:56,470
to mayor moreno only your first speaker, gloria carbajal.

1112
02:23:14,390 --> 02:23:17,070
thank you for this opportunity. I'm humbled again. Once again, it's been a long day. First thing I want to bring up is the fact that just
Yesterday,

1113
02:23:23,110 --> 02:23:23,110
another horse drawn carriage died in new york city.

1114
02:23:27,590 --> 02:23:27,590
I realized that is not dallas, texas. However,
That doesn't mean that that is not going to happen here.

1115
02:23:34,640 --> 02:23:34,640
just this past weekend two horse carriages were out there in the soaking in water.

1116
02:23:42,360 --> 02:23:42,360
it was raining. It was heavy storms. It did not stop these horse carriages from being out
There.

1117
02:23:49,760 --> 02:23:49,760
also, within recent times, I've noticed a couple very agitated horses.

1118
02:23:55,400 --> 02:23:55,400
it's just a matter of time. So once again, we're asking for counsel to be proactive in
Making the compassionate

1119
02:24:05,160 --> 02:24:05,160
common sense legislation. Philadelphia tomorrow will most likely pass the ordinance.

1120
02:24:13,800 --> 02:24:13,800
finally they have stopped. They no longer have horse carriages out in their city because
Compassionate advocates got

1121
02:24:23,640 --> 02:24:23,640
out there and put a stop to it. But tomorrow it will be official.

1122
02:24:27,840 --> 02:24:27,840
I'm almost certain that it will. Six years ago,
As you know as you probably know chicago made that compassionate decision.

1123
02:24:36,360 --> 02:24:36,360
even san antonio, who has who's had a lot of carriages out there have made that transition
As well.

1124
02:24:44,200 --> 02:24:44,200
so dallas needs to get on board. It's not difficult.

1125
02:24:49,560 --> 02:24:49,560
this company is not even dallas based. So again,
Thank you again for this opportunity and I am humbled to be here.

1126
02:24:57,400 --> 02:25:01,000
and we'll see you in august. Thank you. Nicole. Micah. I'm here. Yes, we can hear you and see you.

1127
02:25:08,200 --> 02:25:08,200
you may continue. Okay. Perfect. All right. Good evening,
Mayor and city council members.

1128
02:25:14,960 --> 02:25:14,960
I'm here to urge you to finally ban horse drawn carriages on the city streets.

1129
02:25:19,720 --> 02:25:19,720
as dallas continues to grow into a modern, world class city,
It is time we phase out this outdated and hazardous practice,

1130
02:25:28,290 --> 02:25:28,290
downtown dallas has become extremely congested,
Fixing heavy, unpredictable traffic, uneven asphalt and loud construction.

1131
02:25:37,370 --> 02:25:37,370
with 1,200 pound easily spooked prey animal is a public safety risk.

1132
02:25:43,250 --> 02:25:43,250
furthermore, focusing focusing this animal to walk,
Forcing this animal to walk on hard on forgettable pavement during our sweltering

1133
02:25:52,930 --> 02:25:56,570
texas summers is an ongoing animal welfare concern. Cities like cities like chicago, salt lake city,
And even destinations like montreal has successfully banned these horse drawn carriages

1134
02:26:04,890 --> 02:26:04,890
while supporting your local tourism. Fellows should do the same.

1135
02:26:09,490 --> 02:26:09,490
we should support operations by transporting to modern,
Safe and eco friendly alternatives electric like electric or motorized classic carriages.

1136
02:26:19,130 --> 02:26:19,130
we can honor our city's heritage without compromising the safety of our drivers,
Pedestrians and animals.

1137
02:26:25,620 --> 02:26:25,620
please support the ban on horse drawn carriages and bring dallas into the 21st century.

1138
02:26:30,180 --> 02:26:30,180
thank you for your time. Thank you. Marisol ramirez.

1139
02:26:38,100 --> 02:26:38,100
marisol ramirez is not online. Not present. Andrea.

1140
02:26:43,140 --> 02:26:43,140
pearson. Haas. Andrea pearson haas is not present.

1141
02:26:51,060 --> 02:26:51,060
ella haag or hajj? Hagg is not present. A m garcia am garcia is not

1142
02:27:00,620 --> 02:27:00,620
present. Jessica delasbour.

1143
02:27:15,100 --> 02:27:15,100
well, I said good morning. But it says good afternoon evening now.

1144
02:27:20,180 --> 02:27:20,180
so I'm jessica delasbour, representative of the black police association of greater dallas
Cities.

1145
02:27:25,950 --> 02:27:25,950
tell us what they value, not by what they say,
But what they prioritize.

1146
02:27:30,750 --> 02:27:30,750
the good news is that dallas has already made the decision to invest in a new police
Academy.

1147
02:27:35,150 --> 02:27:35,150
the voters have spoken. The need has been identified and the vision has been laid out.

1148
02:27:40,870 --> 02:27:44,430
now comes the most important part the follow through. Because for more than 35 years, officers in the ninth largest city in america have trained
In a facility that was never intended to be permanent.

1149
02:27:52,430 --> 02:27:52,430
we all agree that dallas deserves better. The question is whether dallas is willing to act
Like the world class city it says it wants to be.

1150
02:28:01,670 --> 02:28:01,670
as we discuss the future of city hall, downtown development,
And how to keep businesses and investments in our city,

1151
02:28:08,630 --> 02:28:08,630
we cannot forget that public safety is the foundation upon which all of these things
Depend.

1152
02:28:15,750 --> 02:28:19,590
the dallas. The dallas police department is doing its part. Officers continue to serve. Response times have decreased.

1153
02:28:24,240 --> 02:28:24,240
crime is consecutively lower. Recruiting and retention continues.

1154
02:28:29,600 --> 02:28:33,440
the voters have demonstrated their commitment to public safety. Now the city must demonstrate the same commitment.

1155
02:28:37,080 --> 02:28:39,680
this is not a request to start a new conversation. It's a reminder to finish the one we've already had.

1156
02:28:43,280 --> 02:28:45,880
let's keep the academy projects moving forward. Let's honor the commitment that has been made,
And let's build a future that reflects the city that dallas aspires to be.

1157
02:28:53,200 --> 02:28:53,200
thank you. Thank you. Sanjay. Sanjay sai is not present.

1158
02:29:01,600 --> 02:29:01,600
benjamin. Oh. Benjamin. Oh, it's not virtual.

1159
02:29:06,560 --> 02:29:06,560
it's not in the audience. Not present. Mr. Mayor,
This concludes your open microphone speakers for this meeting.

1160
02:29:12,880 --> 02:29:12,880
okay. Do we have any further business? There's no further business,
Mr. Mayor. The time is 948 and we are adjourned.