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1994-04-18 CC MinutesCITY OF FARMERS BRANCH CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 18, 1994 COUNCIL CHAMBER CITY HALL 7:30 P.M. The following members of the City Council were present: Mayor Dave Blair Mayor Pro Tem Calla Davis Councilmembers Ron Pyle Bill Moses Bob Phelps Nancy Hardie The following members of the City Administration were present: City Manager Richard L. Escalante Assistant City Manager John Burke City Attorney Stan Lowry City Secretary Ruth Ann Parish Communication Director Donna Huerta Economic Development Director Norma Nichols Director of Community Services Tom Scales City Engineer Jerry Murawski Director of Parks & Recreation Jeff Fuller Library Director Mary Jane Stevenson Police Chief Jimmy Fawcett Fire Chief Kyle King Director of Public Works Mark Pavageaux City Management Assistant David Reedy Traffic Engineer Dave Davis Recording Secretary Cindee Peters Mayor Blair called the City Council Meeting of April 18, 1994 to order at 7:30 P.M.. The meeting was televised. Vol. 66, Page 82 A.1 INVOCATION. Student Councilmember Aguilar gave the invocation. Boy Scout Troop 1233 of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Dallas posted the colors of the flag and led the pledge of allegiance to the flag. MAYOR'S PRESENTATION Mayor Blair stated the opening of Farmers Branch Little League baseball was this past Saturday, April 16, 1994. Mayor Blair stated the league presented the City with a plaque. Mayor Blair stated there are 41 teams and children range from four years old to sixteen years old. Mayor Blair presented the plaque to Jeff Fuller, Director of Parks and Recreation. A.2 INTRODUCE STUDENT GOVERNMENT DAY PARTICIPANTS AND PROCLAIM MONDAY, APRIL 18, 1994, AS R. L. TURNER STUDENT GOVERNMENT DAY IN FARMERS BRANCH. Student Mayor Rivas stated April 18, 1994, is the Seventh Annual R. L. Turner High School Student Government Day at the City of Farmers Branch. Student Mayor Rivas stated nineteen students from the high school are serving as counterparts to the Mayor, City Council, City Manager and Department Heads. These students will actually "run" the City for a day. The following students participated: Student Mayor - Elissa Rivas Student Mayor Pro Tem - Jaime Thomas Student Councilmember Place 1 - Amy Desgrange Student Councilmember Place 2 - Wendy Canfield Student Councilmember Place 4 - Sally Aguilar Student Councilmember Place 5 - Brandi Works Student City Manager - Christine Nguyen Student Assistant City Manager - Jonathan Booth Student Parks and Recreation Director - Jennifer Rollins Student Library Director - Sara Reyna Student City Attorney - Amy McClain Student Director of Public Works - Rodney Johns Student Police Chief - Nadine Rebmann Student Fire Chief - Tiffany Souders Student Director of Engineering - Tonya Jones Student Director of Equipment Services - Nichole Cervenka Vol. 66, Page 83 Student Director of Community Services - Maria Rosales Student Director of Economic Development - Benoj Jacob Student Director of Data Processing - Caren Catchings Mayor Blair introduced Don Sheffield, President of the Board of Trustees with the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District. Mayor Blair presented a certificate to each student. Mayor Blair read a proclamation and presented the proclamation to Student Mayor Rivas. A.3 PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING MAY 1 THROUGH MAY 7, 1994 AS "SMALL BUSINESS WEEK". Student Mayor Rivas read the proclamation proclaiming May 1 through May 7, 1994 as "Small Business Week". A.4 PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS. Mayor Blair presented a fifteen year employee services award to Warren Martin of the Fire Department. A.5 PRESENTATION OF BOARD APPLICATIONS. Student Mayor Rivas read the resignation of Library Board Member Jo Brown. No one presented an application. CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING AS CONSENT ITEMS AND TAKE THE APPROPRIATE ACTION B.1 - B.4. Student Mayor Rivas stated 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 established in order to speed up discussion for those items that need more time for discussion. A motion by Student Mayor Pro Tem Thomas, a second by Student Councilmember Aguilar, all voting "aye", added items D.2, D.3, and DA to the consent agenda. A motion by Student Mayor Pro Tem Thomas, a second by Student Councilmember Works, all voting "aye", approved the following Consent Agenda. A motion by Mayor Pro Tem Davis, a second by Councilman Pyle, all voting "aye", added items D.2, D.3, and D.4 to the consent agenda. Vol. 66, Page 84 A motion by Mayor Pro Tem Davis, a second by Councilman Phelps, all voting "aye", approved the following Consent Agenda. B.1 APPROVED MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 4, 1994. B.2 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 94-046 TO ACCEPT A BEAUTIFICATION EASEMENT DONATED BY JEFFERSON-PILOT LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY TO THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH FOR LANDSCAPING IMPROVEMENTS ON THE EAST SIDE OF JOSEY LANE. B.3 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 94-049 ACCEPTING A FIVE FOOT AERIAL EASEMENT FOR STREET LIGHT INSTALLATION DEDICATED BY MR. AND MRS. WILLIAMS, 2983 Cameo Lane. B.4 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 94-054 REJECTING A BID FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE SET OF CARON PIN-ON TEETH REPLACEMENT CAPS FOR THE LANDFILL COMPACTOR AND AUTHORIZED THE READVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS. D.2 ADOPTED THE FOLLOWING CAPTIONED ORDINANCE NO. 2110 PROHIBITING PARKING ON NORTH BOUND DENNIS LANE FROM 1050 FEET NORTH OF VALLEY VIEW LANE AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2086. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, PROHIBITING PARKING ON NORTHBOUND DENNIS LANE FOR 1050 FEET NORTH OF ITS INTERSECTION WITH VALLEY VIEW LANE; REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 2086; PROVIDING A PENALTY; AND PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE. D.3 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 94-058 ACCEPTING A REFUND FOR THE TOTAL PURCHASE COST OF $15,599.50 FROM GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION FOR THE CITY'S DEDICATED COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS PICKUP. D.4 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 94-056 AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE 1994 3/4 TON UTILITY TRUCK FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ON STATE CONTRACT AT A COST OF $14,460.00. C.1 CITY MANAGER REPORTS. Student City Manager Christine Nguyen presented an informative report on the happenings and status of various projects in the City. Vol. 66, Page 85 D.1 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 94-005 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE TAX ABATEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, AND SPRINT COMMUNICATIONS COMPANIES, L.P., WITH PARK WEST E-2 ASSOCIATES ACKNOWLEDGING AND CONSENTING TO THE AGREEMENT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Student Mayor Rivas presented the following information for consideration. Sprint Communications Companies, L.P. of Kansas City, Missouri, has requested personal property tax abatement on property located at 1603 LBJ Freeway, Farmers Branch, Texas. Sprint has estimated their personal property valuation to be $10,121,305. Sprint meets the requirements for the City of Farmers Branch Tax Abatement Policy as amended on December 20, 1993. Minimum threshold eligibility requirements for office use are: 1. 100,000 square feet office space plus 300 new employees on the day the abatement commences. 2. Class A office space must be in an Enterprise Zone. 3. Must be a minimum five year lease. As Sprint is leasing 124,386 square feet at 1603 LBJ Freeway in Farmers Branch for a ten year period and will employ 629 employees initially, the company will qualify for the following abatement: Year 1: 30% abatement Year 2: 30% abatement Year 3: 20% abatement Year 4: 10% abatement Year 5: 5 % abatement All taxing entities have been notified of the pending agreement before the City Council and no obligation on any other taxing entities is inferred as a result of this agreement. City staff recommends adopting Resolution No. 94-005 for the Tax Abatement and Development Agreement between City of Farmers Branch, and Sprint Communications, Companies, L.P., with Park West E-2 Associates acknowledging and consenting to the agreement. Student Mayor Rivas asked the Director of Economic Development, Norma Nichols to give a background on Sprint Communications, Companies, L.P. Vol. 66, Page 86 Ms. Nichols stated Sprint Corporation contacted the City approximately two-half years ago because they were interested in leasing space in Farmers Branch. Ms. Nichols stated they were also considering other cities and asked if the City of Farmers Branch had a tax abatement policy in place. Ms. Nichols explained the City did not have a personal property tax abatement policy. Ms. Nichols stated Sprint asked if the City would take their recommendation to the City Council. Ms. Nichols stated this is what is before the City Council tonight. Student Mayor Rivas asked if Sprint has any plans for expansion Ms. Nichols stated they are bringing in 629 jobs originally and they do have plans to expand and add 150 jobs over the next three years. Student Councilmember Works stated Sprint has asked for a name change and the City Attorney will explain this. Student City Attorney McClain stated at the request of Sprint the tax abatement agreement will be edited to read Sprint United Management Company. A motion by Student Councilmember Canfield, a second by Student Councilmember Thomas, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 94-005 authorizing the City Manager to execute the Tax Abatement and Development Agreement between City of Farmers Branch, Texas; and Sprint Communications Companies, L.P., with Park West E-2 Associates acknowledging and consenting to the agreement. There being no further discussion, a motion by Councilwoman Hardie, a second by Councilman Moses, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 94-005 authorizing the City Manager to execute the Tax Abatement and Development Agreement between City of Farmers Branch, Texas; and Sprint Communications Companies, L.P., with Park West E-2 Associates acknowledging and consenting to the agreement and the correction of Sprint's new name to Sprint United Management Company. D.2 CONSENT. D.3 CONSENT. D.4 CONSENT. D.5 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 94-034 AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A 1994 AMBULANCE ON THE HOUSTON GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS CONTRACT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Vol. 66, Page 87 Student Mayor Rivas presented the following information for consideration. The 1993-94 Fixed Asset Fund for equipment replacement includes $75,000 to purchase a new ambulance for the fire department. The Houston Galveston Area Council of Governments has accepted bids for an ambulance manufactured by the McCoy Miller Company that satisfies the specifications of the Farmers Branch Fire Department. The HGAC purchasing program complies with State purchasing laws and was used last year to purchase a new fire engine. The total purchase price to be paid to HGAC is $68,940.72. This price also includes an administrative fee of $1,185.72. The purchase price using the HGAC contract is estimated to be $3000 to $5000 less than would be anticipated if the regular bid process was used. Delivery time is also anticipated to be reduced approximately three months. The City already has an interlocal agreement with HGAC that can be used to purchase the vehicle. The Fire Chief recommends adopting Resolution No. 94-034 authorizing the purchase of a 1994 ambulance on the Houston Galveston Area Council of Governments Contract in the amount of $68,940.72. Student Councilmember Desgrange asked how long it would take to receive the ambulance. Student Fire Chief Souders replied it would take approximately four to six months and that includes the 3 month reduction in the contract. A motion by Student Councilmember Aguilar, a second by Student Councilmember Desgrange, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 94-034 authorizing the purchase of a 1994 ambulance on the Houston Galveston Area Council of Governments Contract, in the amount of $68,940.72. Mayor Pro Tem Davis asked what color the ambulance would be. Fire Chief Kyle King stated the ambulance would be white with red accents. There being no further discussion, a motion by Councilman Pyle, a second by Councilman Moses, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 94-034 authorizing the purchase of a 1994 ambulance on the Houston Galveston Area Council of Governments Contract, in the amount of $68,940.72. D.6 RESOLUTION NO. 94-051 AWARDING BIDS FOR THE ANNUAL SUPPLY OF SIGNS AND PAVEMENT MARKING MATERIALS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Vol. 66, Page 88 Student Mayor Rivas presented the following information for consideration. Requests for bids on the 1993-1994 annual supply of Signs and Pavement Marking Materials were mailed to nineteen vendors. Thirteen bids were received and opened on March 22, 1994, two vendors did not meet specifications. Eleven vendors met specifications. Six vendors declined to bid for various reasons. Bids for Signs and Marking Materials are recommended to be awarded to the seven vendors submitting the lowest bids meeting specification for each item or group of items. The lowest bids received meeting specifications were from Vulcan Signs for all items in Category I in the amount of $1,565.50, and from Road Safe for all items in category II in the amount of $1,438.60. Centerline Supply submitted the lowest bid meeting specifications for Category III, items 1, 6-9, 14 and 15 in the amount of $7,072.50. Flint Trading submitted the lowest bid meeting specifications for Category III, items 2 and 3 in the amount of $4,838.60. 3M submitted the lowest bid meeting specifications for Category III, items 4,5 and 11 in the amount of $10,481.25. PBS, Inc. submitted the lowest bid meeting specifications for Category III, item 10 in the amount of $1,214.40. Vulcan Signs submitted the lowest bid meeting specifications for Category III, items 13 and 17 in the amount of $499.25. Hall Signs submitted the lowest bid meeting specifications for item 16 in the amount of $1,100.00. The bids recommended for award total $27,710.85. Funds in the amount of $29,700.00 are available in the 1993-1994 Public Works operating budget to purchase these items. The Director of Public Works recommends adopting Resolution No. 94-051 awarding bids for the annual supply of Signs and Marking Materials. A motion by Student Councilmember Desgrange, a second by Student Councilmember Works, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 94-051 awarding bids for the annual supply of Signs and Pavement Marking Materials to various vendors, as specifically itemized in the Resolution for an amount not to exceed $27,710.85. There being no discussion, a motion by Councilman Phelps, a second by Councilman Moses, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 94-051 awarding bids for the annual supply of Signs and Pavement Marking Materials to various vendors, as specifically itemized in the Resolution for an amount not to exceed $27,710.85. D.7 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 94-055 AWARDING THE BID FOR STREET MARKING INSTALLATION AT VARIOUS LOCATIONS TO A.S.C. PAVEMENT MARKINGS, INC. AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Vol. 66, Page 89 Student Mayor Rivas presented the following information for consideration. Requests for bids on a street marking installation contract were mailed to eleven vendors. Four bids were received and opened on March 22, 1994. Three of these were marked as No Bid. The bid submitted by A.S.C. Pavement Markings, Inc. met specifications and was in the amount of $73,146.00. Funds in the amount of $56,500.00 are available in the Public Works and Engineering Department's 1993-1994 budgets to finance the work and payment will be made on an actual unit price basis. Total payment will not exceed $56,500.00. The Director of Public Works and the City Engineer recommend adopting Resolution No. 94-055 awarding the bid for street marking installation at various locations to A.S.C. Pavement Markings, Inc. for a total payment not to exceed $56,500.00. A motion by Student Councilmember Works, a second by Student Councilmember Canfield, with all Student Councilmembers voting "aye", except Student Councilmember Desgrange who voted "nay", adopted Resolution No. 94-055 awarding the bid for street marking installation at various locations to A.S.C. Pavement Markings, Inc. for a total payment not to exceed $56,500.00. There being no discussion, a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Davis, a second by Councilman Pyle, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 94-055 awarding the bid for street marking installation at various locations to A.S.C. Pavement Markings, Inc. for a total payment not to exceed $56,500.00. D.8 CONSIDER CHANGING THE CAUTION LIGHT IN FRONT OF THE CENTRAL FIRE STATION TO REMAIN GREEN UNTIL JUST PRIOR TO EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT DEPARTING THE BAYS. Student Mayor Rivas explained this item has been placed on the agenda by the Student Government Day participants. Mr. Dave Davis, Traffic Engineer, stated he would answer any questions the City Council and students may have. Mr. Davis stated that Student City Engineer Tonya Jones would ordinarily answer these questions but she was the author of this topic. Student City Engineer Jones stated the students would like the light changed to green, yellow and red. Student City Engineer Jones explained there is a lot of confusion with the yellow light. Student City Engineer Jones stated most people did not know to slow down so they stop completely causing traffic hazards. Student City Engineer Jones stated some people never notice the flashing yellow light and when the light turns red people don't stop. Student City Engineer Jones stated the students believe if the lights change from green, yellow, red the motorists will notice the changing colors and stop. Vol. 66, Page 90 Student Fire Chief Tiffany Souders stated the firefighters felt the flashing yellow light should be change to a green, yellow, red light. Student Fire Chief Souders stated the firefighters have observed on a daily basis near collisions. Fire Chief Kyle King stated the Fire Department appreciated the signal installation because there was nothing at the crossing to stop traffic on Valley View and caused a very dangerous situation. Chief King stated the Fire Department had recommended the flashing yellow light which turns to red when a piece of equipment is called out. Chief King stated since that time, several firefighters have suggested this flashing yellow light may not be the best solution. Chief King stated several of the firefighters believe a green light would be better and would like to try changing the flashing yellow to green, yellow, red to see how this works. Dave Davis, Traffic Engineer, stated this signal has been installed for approximately one year. Mr. Davis explained it is customary when a new signal is installed to put the traffic signal on flash for a week so people would notice the new signal. Mr. Davis stated the signal located at the Central Fire Station is equipped for either flashing yellow or steady green mode. Mr. Davis stated the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices stated emergency signals may have either flashing yellow or steady green. Mr. Davis stated the City picked the alternative that would set the signal apart and get the most attention from the motorists. Mr. Davis stated the only complication with this signal is that it is within 500 feet of the traffic signals at Bee Street and Denton Drive which also operates green, yellow, red. Mr. Davis stated this presents the opportunity for motorists to focus on the lights at Bee Street and Denton Drive and therefore might not see the signal at the Fire Station. Mr. Davis explained the flashing yellow signal would help distinguish the two signals. Mayor Pro Tem Thomas asked if the traffic signals could be synchronized until an emergency vehicle approaches. Mr. Davis replied the traffic signals at Bee and Denton do exactly this. Mr. Davis explained the traffic signal at the fire station would not cycle nearly as often as the other traffic signals. Mr. Davis stated the signal at the fire station would remain green until someone in the fire station pushed the button to give the fire trucks access. Mr. Davis stated the fire truck could not wait until the signal changed, you would have to preempt that signal which would break the synchronization of the signals at Bee and Denton. Mayor Pro Tern Thomas asked if it was not possible for the computer to return the signals to become synchronized. Mr. Davis stated it would take the computer approximately 10 minutes to complete this process. Vol. 66, Page 91 Student City Engineer Jones explained that all three signals are different. Student City Engineer Jones explained the signal in front of the fire station is on a post, the signal at Bee is a modern signal by today's standards, and the signal at Denton is an older model which hangs on a wire in the middle of the intersection. Ms. Jones felt this would be an optical diversion and would help when all three lights were green. Student Mayor Pro Tem Thomas asked if it would involve installing a new signal or just changing lenses and what the cost is if the City changed the signal to green, yellow, red. Student City Engineer Jones explained only the lenses had to be changed and at a cost of virtually nothing. Student Councilmember Desgrange stated there is an example in Carrollton of this type signal on Beltline Road in front of the fire station. Student Councilmember Desgrange stated the City of Carrollton has had no problems with the motorists stopping that she knows of. Student City Manager Nguyen stated there could be a possible problem if cars were stopped on the red light and stacked up in front of the fire station. Student Councilmember Desgrange asked Mr. Davis if the Fire Department had a way to immediately turn the light red. Mr. Davis stated the manual states yellow intervals can be between three and five seconds. Mr. Davis stated if a yellow interval is longer than needed to clear the intersection it could become dangerous. Student Councilmember Works asked if the City could try the signal for a test period to see how the green, yellow, red works out. Mr. Davis stated the City could try a test, however, if it did not work out the motorists would be very confused. Student Mayor Pro Tem Thomas asked if the City had any accident records for that location. Mr. Davis stated there has only been one accident. Mr. Davis stated a motorist had stopped on the red light in front of the fire station and someone rear ended the driver. Student Mayor Pro Tem Thomas, a second by Student Councilmember Canfield, all voting "aye", to change the caution light in front of the Central Fire Station to remain green until just prior to emergency equipment departing the bays and then turn yellow and then red. Vol. 66, Page 92 Mayor Blair explained this item was put on the agenda at the request of the students. Mayor Blair stated the student city manager was a little late in asking for further study and to be brought back to the City Council. Mayor Blair stated he would like to make that recommendation. Mayor Blair stated the students did an excellent job on this item and commended them on their work. Councilman Phelps asked that City staff also look at the signal on Beltline Road in the City of Carrollton and inquire as to how many accidents they may have had at that location. Mayor Pro Tem Davis asked that once this study has been conducted, have staff inform the students of the results or action taken. D.9 DISCUSS THE POSSIBILITY OF FUTURE CONSTRUCTION OF A BICYCLE TRAIL FROM THE LIBRARY, THROUGH RAWHIDE PARK TO THE HISTORICAL PARK. Mayor Rivas stated that this item has been placed on the agenda by the Student Government Day participants. Student Parks and Recreation Director Jennifer Rollins stated their original proposal included a twelve foot bike pathway and would like to amend the request to an eight foot pedestrian pathway only, so no accident would occur involving a pedestrian and bicycle. Student Parks and Recreation Director Rollins recommends the eight foot pathway extend from the Library to Rawhide Park, Student Parks Director Rollins stated this pathway would be approximately two miles in length. Student City Manager Nguyen requested this item be placed on the Parks and Recreation Board agenda so they may have an opportunity to place this in their budget. Student City Manager Nguyen asked what safety measures have been taken. Mr. Jeff Fuller, Director of Parks and Recreation, stated the City does have a bike pathway system in the City. Mr. Fuller stated that bicycles are considered an automotive vehicle and are to follow the same rules as an automobile. Student Councilmember Works asked how much this project would cost. Student Parks and Recreation Director Rollins stated the cost is approximately $400,000. Student Mayor Rivas asked if this was currently in the budget. Student Parks and Recreation Director Rollins stated this would come out of the Fund Balance which includes all projects in the Parks and Recreation Department. Vol. 66, Page 93 Student City Attorney Amy McClain asked is the current bike path is part of the normal traffic and if there has been any problems with bicyclists who use the road. Student Police Chief Nadine Redmann stated that all bicyclists have to obey the same rules as an automobile and get no special attention. Student Police Chief Redmann stated no accidents have occurred as related to those bicycle paths. Mr. Fuller stated if this were to be both bicycle and pedestrian pathway the Federal guidelines would requires the pathway to be twelve feet which would be very expensive. Mr. Fuller stated if the City installed this twelve foot pathway they would also have to expand the pathways to the Historical Park because they are only six foot pathways. Student Mayor Pro Tem Thomas asked if the City could install gravel pathways for the pedestrians. Student Parks Director Rollins stated the gravel pathway would not meet ADA guidelines. Student Mayor Rivas asked if a bicycle would be allowed to ride on a pedestrian pathway. Mr. Jimmy Fawcett, Police Chief, stated if the pathway was designated for pedestrians only then a bicycle could not ride on it. Student Councilmember Aguilar made a motion to close the discussion, a second by Student Councilmember Works, all voting "aye". City Manager Richard Escalante stated the discussion that just took place is a good example of the dilemmas that the City finds itself in. City Manager Richard Escalante stated the City has to also look at the liability issues involved. D.10 CONSIDER COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORTS AND REQUESTS AND TAKE THE APPROPRIATE ACTION. There were no travel reports or requests. D.11 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION. No one came forward. MAYOR BLAIR ANNOUNCED THAT THE ITEM LISTED FOR THE EXECUTIVE SESSION WAS DISCUSSED IN THE STUDY SESSION UNDER EXECUTIVE SESSION. THE DISCUSSION ON THE ITEM BEGAN AT 7:06 P.M. AND CONCLUDED AT 7:16 P.M. MAYOR BLAIR ANNOUNCED THAT ACTION ON THE ITEM DISCUSSED WAS Vol. 66, Page 94 RECESSED UNTIL THE 7:30 P.M. MEETING. TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, CHAPTER 551 OF THE OPEN MEETING LAW PROVIDES SUCH ITEMS AS PERSONNEL MATTERS, LAND ACQUISITION, AND PENDING AND CONTEMPLATED LITIGATION MAY BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. E. la DISCUSS PERSONNEL MATTERS - TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551.074 1. DISCUSS NAMING WOMAN OF THE YEAR. Mayor Blair and members of the City Council discussed naming Woman of the Year in Farmers Branch for the Women's Charity Organization of the Metrocrest program. E.2 CONSIDER NECESSARY ACTION ON PERSONNEL MATTERS DISCUSSED IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION. Mayor Blair stated no action was needed at this time and the Woman of the Year would be announced at a later date. F.1 ADJOURNMENT. A motion by Councilman Moses, a second by Mayor Pro Tem Davis, all voting "aye", adjourned the City Council meeting of April 18, 1994, at 9:10 P.M. Mayor City Secretary Vol. 66, Page 95