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1989-01-03 CC MinutesCITY OF FARMERS BRANCH CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 3, 1989 COUNCIL CHAMBER POLICE BUILDING 7:30 P.M. The following members of the City Council were present: Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilmembers 1 Dave Blair Calla Davis Nancy Hardie Jeff Binford Bill Moses Ron Pyle The following members of the City Administration were present: City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Manager City Attorney City Secretary Director of Community Services City Engineer Director of Parks & Recreation Director of Public Works City Management Assistant Public Information Officer Recording Secretary Richard L. Escalante Steve Carpenter John F. Burke Robert J. David Ruth Ann Parish Tom Scales Jerry Murawski F. Jeff Fuller Mark Pavageaux David Reedy Donna Huerta Elizabeth J. Nickelson Mayor Blair called the City Council Meeting of January 3, 1989 to order at 7:30 p.m. The meeting was televised. A.1 INVOCATION Councilman Moses gave the invocation and led the pledge of allegiance to the flag. Mayor Blair recognized Councilwoman Hardie who expressed her appreciation for the many cards and kind expressions of sympathy in the recent death of her Mother-In-Law, Polly Hardie. A.3 PRESENTATION OF BOARD APPLICATIONS. This item gives applicants an opportunity to present board applications to the City Council. Vol. 55, Page 269 No applications were presented at this time. CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING AS CONSENT ITEMS AND TAKE THE APPROPRIATE ACTION. ITEMS B.1 - B.5 and D.2. Mayor Blair explained that under the title of consent items are items that are to be considered and action taken that may not need discussion individually. Any member of the City Council or the audience may request to withdraw any item from the consent items and place the item before the Council for full discussion. The concept for the consent items is being established in order to speed up discussion for those items that need more time for discussion. A motion by Councilwoman Hardie, a second by Councilman Binford, all voting "aye", added Item D.2 to the Consent Agenda. A motion by Councilman Moses, a second by Councilman Pyle, all voting "aye", approved the following Consent Items; B.1 - B.5, and D.2. B.1 APPROVED THE MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 19, 1988. B.2 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 89-002 CHANGING THE FISCAL YEAR OF THE DALLAS CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT FROM JANUARY 1 THROUGH DECEMBER 31 TO SEPTEMBER 1 THROUGH AUGUST 31 BEGINNING SEPTEMBER 1, 1989. B.3 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 89-005 AUTHORIZING PAYMENT FOR AND ACCEPTANCE OF A PUBLIC ALLEY EASEMENT FROM JERRY D. HAWKINS, IN THE AMOUNT OF $250.00. B.4 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 89-001 APPROVING A DEVELOPER'S CONTRACT FOR DALHO TRUCK LEASE ADDITION LOCATED NORTH OF VALLEY VIEW LANE AND WEST OF HUTTON DRIVE. B.5 APPROVED REQUEST BY DALHO CORPORATION FOR FINAL PLAT APPROVAL OF DALHO TRUCK LEASE ADDITION LOCATED NORTH OF VALLEY VIEW LANE AND WEST OF HUTTON DRIVE. D.2 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 89-004 ENDORSING THE JOINT TRINITY RIVER CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE PROCESS. C.1 CITY MANAGER REPORTS. City Manager Richard L. Escalante announced the Official Groundbreaking Ceremony for the new City Hall will be held Vol. 55, Page 270 January 16, 1989 at 3:00 p.m. Continuing in his report he commented on the recent Chevron tanker truck accident which resulted in extensive damage to the overpass on I-35 at the Valley View exit. The exit ramp will be closed for approximately one year for repairs. Notification was recently received, recognizing The Gilbert House, located at the Historical Park, as being placed on the National Register for Historical Sites. C.2 CONSIDER AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE BY DEFINING MOBILE FOOD PREPARATION VEHICLES; BY ADDING MOBILE FOOD PREPARATION VEHICLES TO THE USE CHART; AND BY PROVIDING STANDARDS OF OPERATION AND TAKE THE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Blair presented the following information. The classification of Mobile Food Preparation Vehicles or Hot Trucks has been considered by the City Council on three occasions, a public hearing and two study sessions. The proposed ordinance defines hot trucks, allows their operation in specific areas (generally the eastern and western industrial areas), establishes permit fees, and sets operation and safety standards. The item has been expanded to include cold truck operation and standards as well as hot trucks. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommends that Mobile Food Preparation Vehicles (hot trucks) be allowed in Office, Commercial, Light Industrial, Heavy Industrial, and Planned Development Zoning Districts and that they be regulated by the same sanitation standards as a fixed restaurant. The City Staff and the City the expansion of the item to vehicles (cold trucks), and hearings did not include co direct that the item be sent process. Attorney recommends that due to include other types of catering because the original public Ld trucks, that the City Council back through the public hearing Mayor Blair recognized Mr. Richard T. Fiore, 2203 Progressive Drive, Farmers Branch, representing The Jolly Chef Express. Mr. Fiore was present to assure the Council his company was prepared to meet all requirements, although it was his opinion that the restroom requirement was unnecessary and costly, and stated the facilities are rarely used by the drivers. Mayor Blair inquired of Mr. Fiore if he had read the revised ordinance. Mr. Fiore indicated he had not at this time, however would do so and respond through Mr. Scales. Vol. 55, Page 271 Tom Scales, Director of Community Services, responded to the question of providing restroom facilities in the trucks, and cited health reasons for the requirement. A motion by Councilman Binford, a second by Mayor Pro Tem Davis, all voting "aye", approved sending Item C.2 be sent back to Planning and Zoning and through the Public Hearing process. D.1 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 89-003 AWARDING THE BID FOR REFUSE SACKS TO STONE CONTAINER CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $302,940 FOR THE ANNUAL SUPPLY OF PAPER REFUSE SACKS. Mayor Blair presented the following information. Bids were received on December 16, 1988 for the annual supply of paper refuse sacks. Three bids were received. The lowest bid meeting City specifications was received from Stone Container Corporation in the amount of $302,940.00. Funds are included in the 1988/89 budget in the amount of $320,000.00. The remaining funds are budgeted for the delivery phase, equipment, temporary laborers, and sack testing. A cost increase of $15,600 ($.013/sack) was experienced this year as compared to fiscal year 1987/1988. Stone Container Corporation is the current vendor for city's refuse sacks. The City has not experienced any problems with Stone Container and research indicated that the Corporation is a qualified vendor. The Public Works Director recommends that Resolution No. 89-003 be adopted awarding the bid for paper refuse sacks to Stone Container Corporation in the amount of $302,940.00. A motion by Mayor Pro Tem Davis, a second by Councilman Pyle, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 89-003, awarding the bid for paper refuse sacks to Stone Container Corporation in the amount of $302,940.00. D.2 CONSENT ITEM. D.3 CONSIDER COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORTS AND REQUESTS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. 1. DISCUSS NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES CONGRESSIONAL CITIES CONFERENCE IN WASHINGTON, D.C., MARCH 11-14, 1989. The National League of Cities 1989 Congressional City Conference will be held March 11-14, 1989 in Washington, D.C. At the last Vol. 55, Page 272 Council meeting the Council instructed the staff to place this on the agenda under the Council travel item consideration. Mayor Blair and Mayor Pro Tem Davis commented that unless some critical issue which might pertain to the City of Farmers Branch should become a part of the National League of Cities Agenda, then it was their opinion this meeting might be deleted from the Council's schedule. Mayor Blair indicated that in the event any Councilperson should so choose to participate in this meeting, the option is open to do so. At this time Mayor Blair recognized members present from Boy Scout Troop 734, of the Christ United Methodist Church. Present were David Rowell, Jason Root, and Brad Pyle. Mrs. Ron Pyle was also present with the boys. D.4 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION. Mayor Blair recognized Mr. Michael Morgan, 3308 Gatwick, Farmers Branch, who came forward to present his application for board appointment, desiring to serve on the Parks and Recreation Board, as his first priority. MAYOR BLAIR ANNOUNCES THAT THE ITEMS ON THE AGENDA OR THE GENERAL SESSION HAVE BEEN CONCLUDED. AFTER A SHORT RECESS, THE MEETING WILL RECONVENE FOR ITEMS IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION. THE MEETING WILL RECONVENE INTO GENERAL SESSION AFTER THE ITEMS HAVE BEEN DISCUSSED IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION. ARTICLE 6252-17, SECTION 2 OF THE OPEN MEETING LAW PROVIDES THAT SUCH ITEMS AS PERSONAL MATTERS, LAND ACQUISITION AND PENDING AND CONTEMPLATED LITIGATION MAY BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION. E.1 EXECUTIVE SESSION. a. DISCUSS PERSONNEL MATTERS - ARTICLE 6252-17, SEC. 2(g) 1. DISCUSS APPOINTMENT TO THE FARMERS BRANCH INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS. A discussion was held for an appointment to the Farmers Branch Industrial Development Corporation Board of Directors. THE COUNCIL RECONVENED INTO GENERAL SESSION E.2 CONSIDER NECESSARY ACTION ON PERSONNEL MATTERS Vol. 55, Page 273 DISCUSSED IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION. A motion by Councilman Moses, a second by Councilwoman Hardie, all voting "aye", appointed Betty Thompson to serve Place 4 on the Farmers Branch Industrial Board of Directorsfor a term to expire, October, 1990. F.1 ADJOURNMENT. A motion by Mayor Pro Tem Davis, a second by Councilman Binford, all voting "aye", adjourned the City Council meeting of January 3, 1989 at 8:07 p.m. Mayor Dave Blair city-'secretary J L Vol. 55, Page 274