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1995-05-08 CC MinutesCITY OF FARMERS BRANCH CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MAY 8, 1995 COUNCIL CHAMBER CITY HALL 7:30 P.M. The following members of the City Council were present: Mayor Dave Blair Mayor Pro Tern Ron Pyle Councilmembers Bill Moses Bob Phelps Nancy Hardie Member of the City Council absent was: Calla Davis r~ The following members of the City Administration were present: City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Manager City Attorney City Secretary Communication Director Economic Development Director Director of Community Services Director of Planning City Engineer Director of Finance Director of Parks & Recreation Library Director Police Chief Fire Chief Director of Public Works City Management Assistant Traffic Engineer Recording Secretary Richard L. Escalante Linda Tidwell John Burke John Boyle Ruth Ann Parish Donna Huerta Norma Nichols Tom Scales Michael Spicer Jerry Murawski Charles Cox Jeff Fuller Mary Jane Stevenson Jimmy Fawcett Kyle King Mark Pavageaux David Reedy Dave Davis Cindee Peters Vol. 69, Page 1 Mayor Blair and Student Mayor Jennifer Currin called the City Council Meeting of May 8, 1995 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. A.2 PRESENTATION BY KATHY INGLE, DART REPRESENTATIVE. Mayor Blair presented Kathy Ingle as the Farmers Branch Woman of the Year. A.3 INTRODUCE STUDENT GOVERNMENT DAY PARTICIPANTS AND PRO- CLAIM MONDAY, MAY 8, 1995, AS R. L. TURNER STUDENT GOVERNMENT DAY IN FARMERS BRANCH. Mayor Blair stated this is the 8th Annual R.L. Turner High School student Government Day at the City of Farmers Branch. Mayor Blair stated twenty-three students from the high school are serving as counterparts to the Mayor, City Council, City Manager., Assistant City Managers, and Department Heads. Mayor Blair explained these students actually "ran" the City for the day. Mayor Blair read a proclamation and proclaimed Monday, May 8, 1995 as R. L. Turner Student Government Day in Farmers Branch. Mayor Blair presented the proclamation to Principal Sheila Maher. Mayor Blair presented each of following named student with a certificate of recognition. Jennifer Currin, Mayor Udrika Baldwin, Council Place 1 Art Davila, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem. Amy McClain, Council Place 3 Zack Henery, Council Place 4 Heather Duncan, City Manager Kate Peterson, Assistant City Manager Monte Winner, Assistant City Manager Muhammad Naviwala, Finance Director Elaine Kim, Community Services Director Graham Baily, Police Chief Mike Crouch, City Engineer Gwendolyn Gall, Parks & Recreation Director Shermeen Rehman, Library Director Paris Aquirre, Personnel Director Jason Sultana, Equipment Services Director Vol. 69, Page 2 Ambreen Noorani, Data Processing Director Francisco Aranda, Communications Director A.4 PRESENTATION OF DONATION TO THE SENIOR ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER BY THE FARMERS BRANCH WOMEN'S CLUB. Student Mayor Currin stated Nancy Strickland of the Farmers Branch Women's Club would like to make a presentation. Ms. Strickland presented a check in the amount of $1,000 to the Senior Adult Activity Center for the purchase of a copier for the Center. A motion by Student Councilmember Amy McClain, a second by Student Councilmember Udrika Baldwin, all voting "aye", accepted the donation.. A motion by Mayor Pro Tem Pyle, a second by Councilwoman Hardie, all voting "aye", accepted the donation from the Farmers Branch Women's Club in the amount of $1,000.00 for the purchase of a copier for the Senior Adult Activity Center. Mayor Blair recognized and congratulated Nancy Strickland as a newly elected member of the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School Board. A.5 PRESENTATION OF DONATION TO THE SENIOR ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER BY THE FARMERS BRANCH SENIOR CENTER DANCE CLUB. Student Mayor Currin stated Buford Watson, president of the Farmers Branch Senior Center Dance Club would like to present a donation. Mr. Watson stated he would like to present a check to the City in the amount of $1,200.00 to go towards the purchase of a copying machine for the Senior Center. A motion by Student Councilmember Art Davila, a second by Student Councilmember Zack Henry, all voting "aye", accepted the donation. A motion by Councilman Moses, a second by Councilman Phelps, all voting "aye accepted the donation from the Senior Center Dance Club in the amount of $1,200.00 for the purchase of a copying machine for the Senior Center. A A.6 PROCLAIM "MAY IS OLDER AMERICANS' MONTH" IN FARMERS BRANCH. Student Mayor Currin stated that in conjunction with the nationally recognized observation of May as Older Americans' Month, the Parks and Recreation Department requests that the City Council proclaim "May is Older Americans' Month" in Farmers Branch. Vol. 69, Page 3 Student Mayor Currin read the proclamation for Mayor Blair and presented the proclamation to Mrs. Katie Roberts, Chairwoman of the Senior Advisory Council in Farmers Branch. A.7 PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING THE WEEK OF MAY 20, 1995 AS NATIONAL SAFE BOATING WEEK. Student Mayor Currin presented the following information. President Clinton has designated the week of May 20, 1995, through May 26, 1995, as National Safe Boating Week. Boating is one of the most popular recreation sports of the American public, and the number of pleasure boats on the waters is increasing every year. In the City of Farmers Branch, the U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and the U. S. Power Squadron are active in promoting safe boating education. To promote interest in safe boating, the City of Farmers Branch has been requested to consider proclaiming May 20 through May 26, 1995 as National Safe Boating Week. Student Mayor Currin read the proclamation for Mayor Blair and proclaimed the week of May 20, 1995 at National Safe Boating Week. A.8 PROCLAIM THE WEEK OF MAY 14TH-20TH AS "NATIONAL POLICE WEEK" AND MAY 15TH AS "POLICE MEMORIAL DAY" IN THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH. Student Mayor Currin presented the following information. The Congress of the United States of America has designated the week of May 14th through May 20th to be dedicated as "National Police Week", and May 15th to be "Police Memorial Day" To emphasize "National Police Week" and "Police Memorial Day" on a local level, the City of Farmers Branch can join other cities nationwide in proclaiming the week of May 14th as "National Police Week" and May 15th as "Police Memorial Day". The Police Department recommends that the City Council adopt the Proclamation proclaiming May 14th-20th as "National Police Week" and May 15th as "Police Memorial Day". Student Mayor Currin read the proclamation for Mayor Blair and proclaimed the week of May 14-20 as National Police Week and May 15th as Police Memorial Day. Mayor Blair and Student Mayor Currin presented the proclamation to Police Chief Jimmy Fawcett and Student Police Chief Graham Baily. Police Chief Fawcett stated that Police Memorial Day has been established to remember those fellow police officers that have lost their lives serving their city and country. Chief Fawcett stated that in 1983 Officer Tribble of the Farmers Branch Police Department was one of those officers who lost his life while serving the city. Vol. 69, Page 4 A.9 INTRODUCTION OF THE YOUNG ACTORS STUDIO AND PERFORMANCE CENTER REQUESTED BY LINDA SETO. Student Mayor Currin stated this item has been placed on the agenda at the request of Linda Seto of the Young Actors Studio & Performance Center. Linda Seto explained this organization was founded eight years ago for young actors. Ms. Seto explained this is a positive leadership organization for young children. Ms. Seto stated there are also scholarships available for students who are unable to afford the program. Ms. Seto presented a short video detailing the program and some of the work involved for the young actors. A.10 PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS. Mayor Blair presented a ten year employee service award to Mark Kelly of the Parks and Recreation Department. Mayor Blair presented a twenty year employee service award to Roy Smallwood of the Public Works Department. A.11 PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATION PROCLAIMING MAY 16 THROUGH MAY 22, 1995 AS NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION WEEK. Student Mayor Currin read the proclamation for Mayor Blair and proclaimed May 16 through May 22, 1995 as National Transportation Week. A.12 PRESENTATION OF BOARD APPLICATIONS. No one presented an application. CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING AS CONSENT ITEMS AND TAKE THE APPROPRIATE ACTION B.1 - B.3. Student Mayor Currin stated for Mayor Blair 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. There being no discussion, a motion by Student Mayor Pro Tem Atali Samuel, a second by Student Councilmember Art Davila, all voting "aye", approved the following Consent Agenda. Vol. 69, Page 5 There being no discussion, a motion by Councilman Moses, a second by Councilman Phelps, all voting "aye", approved the following Consent Agenda. B.1 APPROVED MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 17, 1995. B.2 APPROVED THE REQUEST OF OMNI-MIDWAY ASSOCIATES, ON BEHALF OF FLOORS-A-PLENTY, FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL TO AMEND THE ON-PREMISE SIGNAGE AT 4141 LB7 FREEWAY AND WITHIN THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NUMBER 68 (PD-68) ZONING DISTRICT. B.3 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 95-062 AWARDING THE PURCHASE OF SIX PORTABLE RADIOS TO MOTOROLA COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTRONICS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,682.00. C.1 CANVASS THE ELECTION RETURNS OF THE MAY 6, 1995 CITY COUNCIL ELECTION. The following actions were taken to canvass and certify the results of the May 6, 1995 City Council Election: 1. Mayor Blair read the results of the election. The votes for each candidate are as follows: NAME NUMBER OF VOTES COUNCIL PLACE 1 BOB PHELPS 684 COUNCIL PLACE 4 BILL MOSES 628 ROXANNE LOVSETH 144 2. The City Council adopts Resolution No. 95-063. Mayor Blair read Resolution No. 95-063 giving the results of the election. It appearing that Bob Phelps received a majority of the votes cast for the office of Councilperson, Place 1, and is hereby declared to be elected to said office to serve after qualifying until the regular municipal election in 1998, and until his successor shall have been elected and shall have qualified. It appearing that Bill Moses received a majority of the votes cast for the office of Councilperson, Place 4, and is hereby declared to be elected to said office to serve Vol. 69, Page 6 after qualifying until the regular municipal election in 1998, and until his successor shall have been elected and shall have qualified. A motion by Mayor Pro Tem Pyle, a second by Councilwoman Hardie, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 95-063 certifying the results of the May 6, 1995 City Council Election. 3. Oath of Office administered by Mayor Blair to Councilmembers Place 1 and Place 4. Mayor Blair administered the oath of office to Bob Phelps to serve the office as Councilmember, Place 1 and to Bill Moses to serve the office as Councilmember, Place 4, for the City of Farmers Branch in the State of Texas. 4. Presentation of Certificates of Election. Mayor Blair presented Certificates of Election to Councilmembers Phelps and Moses. C.2 ELECT MAYOR PRO TEM AND A DEPUTY MAYOR PRO TEM. A motion by Student Mayor Currin, a second by Student Councilmember Henry, all voting "aye", elected Student Councilmember Amy McClain as Mayor Pro Tem. A motion by Mayor Currin, a second by Student Councilmember Atali Samuel, all voting "aye", elected Udrika Baldwin as Deputy Mayor Pro Tem. A motion by Mayor Blair, a second by Mayor Pro Tem Pyle, all voting "aye", elected Councilwoman Nancy Hardie as Mayor Pro Tem and Councilman Moses as Deputy Mayor Pro Tem. C.3 CITY MANAGER REPORTS. Student City Manager Heather Duncan presented for Mayor Blair an informative report on the status and happenings of various projects in the City. C.4 PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF KEN MITCHELL, ON BEHALF OF MAIN STREET CONCEPTS, LTD., COMPANY, TO GRANT A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR A FULLY AUTOMATED GASOLINE SERVICE STATION AT 3650 BELTLINE ROAD AND WITHIN THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NUMBER 23 (PD-23) ZONING DISTRICT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Student Mayor Currin presented for Mayor Blair the following information for consideration. The Planning and Zoning Commission continued the public hearing Vol. 69, Page 7 until its May 15, 1995 meeting in order to allow the applicant sufficient time to submit additional information pertinent to the request. In accordance with the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, the City Council must receive a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission before action may be taken on any proposed zoning amendment. Therefore, no action may be taken by the City Council at this time. The City Staff recommends the public hearing be continued to the May 22, 1995 City Council meeting. There being no discussion, a motion by Student Councilmember Udrika Baldwin, a second by Student Councilmember Art Davila, all voting "aye", continued the public hearing to the May 22, 1995, City Council meeting. There being no discussion, a motion by Councilman Moses, a second by Councilwoman Hardie, all voting "aye", continued the public hearing to the May 22, 1995, City Council meeting. C.5 PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF KEN MITCHELL, ON BEHALF OF MAIN STREET CONCEPTS, LTD., COMPANY, TO GRANT A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR A NON DRIVE-IN RESTAURANT WITH AN OUTSIDE SALES WINDOW LOCATED AT 3650 BELTLINE ROAD AND WITHIN THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NUMBER 23 (PD-23) ZONING DISTRICT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Student Mayor Currin presented for Mayor Blair the following information for consideration. The Planning and Zoning Commission continued the public hearing until its May 15, 1995 meeting in order to allow the applicant sufficient time to submit additional information pertinent to the request. In accordance with the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance, the City Council must receive a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission before action may be taken on any proposed zoning amendment. Therefore, no action may be taken by the City Council at this time. The City Staff recommends the public hearing be continued to the May 22, 1995 City Council meeting. A motion by Student Councilmember Art Davila, a second by Student Councilmember Atali Samuel, all voting "aye", continued the public hearing to the May 22, 1995, City Council meeting. Vol. 69, Page 8 A motion by Councilman Moses, a second by Mayor Pro Tem Pyle, all voting "aye", continued the public hearing to the May 22, 1995, City Council meeting. D.1 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 95-059 AWARDING THE BID FOR JOSEY LANE MEDIAN ENHANCEMENTS TO PETERMAN AND ASSOCIATES, INC. AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Student Mayor Currin presented the following information for consideration. The Josey Lane Median Enhancements is included in the Capital Improvement Project for the reconstruction of Josey Lane. There is $276,151 available for the median enhancements. The Josey Lane Median Enhancement project includes landscape and irrigation in the medians from I-635 to just north of Valley View Lane. The project also includes landscape and irrigation enhancements to the rights-of-way along the retail areas at the intersection of Josey Lane and Valley View Lane. Bid packets were sent to twelve bidders. Three (3) bids were submitted all of which met specifications. The low bid was received from Peterman and Associates, Inc. in the amount of $184,113.92. Peterman and Associates, Inc. has provided adequate qualifications and references for similar work. The contract requires that the work be completed in 90 calendar days. The City Engineer recommends adopting Resolution No. 95-059 awarding the bid for Josey Lane Median Enhancements to Peterman and Associates, Inc. in the amount of $184,113.92. There being no discussion, a motion by Student Councilmember Zack Henry, a second by Student Councilmember Amy McClain, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 95-059 awarding the bid for Josey Lane Median Enhancements to Peterman and Associates, Inc. in the amount of $184,113.92. There being no discussion, a motion by Councilwoman Hardie, a second by Councilman Moses, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 95-059 awarding the bid for Josey Lane Median Enhancements to Peterman and Associates, Inc. in the amount of $184,113.92. D.2 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 95-056 RELATIVE TO APPROVAL OF THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND ALIGNMENT FOR THE CONVENTIONAL LINES OF THE EASTSIDE INTERCEPTOR SEWER SYSTEM AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Student Mayor Currin presented for Mayor Blair the following information for consideration. The City of Farmers Branch and the Town of Addison have entered Vol. 69, Page 9 into an interlocal agreement to construct the Eastside Interceptor Sewer System. The Eastside Interceptor Sewer System Project consists of the tunnel, from the Trinity River Authority meter near IH635 and 135E to Marsh Lane, and conventionally constructed sewer mains from Marsh Lane to Inwood Road. The construction of the first segment of the system, which is the Eastside Interceptor Tunnel, is scheduled to be completed late this year. The design of the conventionally constructed sewer mains has been completed. In accordance with the Interlocal Sanitary Sewer Interceptor Agreement, the plans and specifications are to be approved by the governing bodies of Addison and Farmers Branch prior to commencement of construction. The Eastside Interceptor conventional lines consists of installation of 18,000 linear feet of 15" to 36" pipe. The sewer traverses from Marsh Lane at Farmers Branch Creek, through Brookhaven Community College property, continuing east through the Mobil property to Midway Road, then adjacent to Winn Park and continuing along Farmers Branch Creek to Inwood Road, then north to the Addison city limits. The estimated cost, including design, testing, inspection, construction administration, and construction, for the conventional lines that extend east of Marsh Lane is $6,850,000. The schedule for the conventional lines is for construction to begin in August, 1995 with completion of the entire system by April, 1996. The City Engineer recommends adoption of Resolution No. 95-056 approving the plans, specifications and alignment for the conventional lines of the Eastside Interceptor Sewer System. There being no discussion, a motion by Student Councilmember Atali Samuel, a second by Student Councilmember Amy McClain, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 95-056 approving the plans, specifications and alignment for the conventional lines of the Eastside Interceptor Sewer System. Councilman Moses asked the City Engineer what was the total cost for the City's involvement. Mr. Jerry Murawski, City Engineer, explained the city sold bonds for this project in the amount of $11,250,000.00. Mr. Murawski stated the staff expects this to easily be within that amount. n U Vol. 69, Page 10 There being no discussion, a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Pyle, a second by Councilman Phelps, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 95-056 approving the plans, specifications and alignment for the conventional lines of the Eastside Interceptor Sewer System. D.3 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 95-054 AWARDING A BID FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE ANNUAL SUPPLY OF READY-MIX CONCRETE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Student Mayor Currin presented for Mayor Blair the following information for consideration. Bid requests for the purchase of the annual supply of ready-mix concrete were sent to five vendors. Three bids were received and opened on April 21, 1995 and all bids met specifications. All bids were based on estimated quantities since needs for the material fluctuate each year. Redi-Mix, Inc. submitted the lowest bid in the amount of $40.00 per cubic yard for regular concrete picked up, $46.00 per cubic yard for high strength concrete picked up, $50.00 per cubic yard for regular concrete delivered, and $56.00 per cubic yard for high strength concrete delivered. Funds in the amount of $64,750 are available in the 1994-1995 Public Works budget for this purchase and the total purchase will not exceed this amount. The Director of Public Works recommends adopting Resolution No. 95-054 awarding a bid for the purchase of the annual supply of ready-mix concrete to Redi-Mix, Inc. with a total amount not to exceed $64,750.00. There being no discussion, a motion by Student Councilmember Zack Henry, a second by Student Councilmember Art Davila, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 95-054 awarding a bid for the purchase of the annual supply of ready-mix concrete to Redi-Mix, Inc. with a total amount not to exceed $64,750.00. There being no discussion, a motion by Councilwoman Hardie, a second by Councilman Moses, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 95-054 awarding a bid for the purchase of the annual supply of ready-mix concrete to Redi-Mix, Inc. with a total amount not to exceed $64,750.00. DA CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 95-061 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH AND THE CITY OF CARROLLTON FOR RECIPROCAL USE OF EACH CITY'S RESPECTIVE SENIOR CENTER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Vol. 69, Page 11 Student Mayor Currin presented for Mayor Blair the following information for consideration. In September 1991, the City of Carrollton contracted with the City of Farmers Branch to provide services to Carrollton seniors. On May 5, 1995, the City of Carrollton dedicated its own senior center, and began operations immediately. Staff members of the two cities believe the most efficient and equitable arrangement would be to enter into a reciprocal agreement that would allow seniors in both cities to access the programs, activities, events, and services provided by the two senior centers. Such an agreement would allow seniors from Farmers Branch and Carrollton access to more services without concern about non-resident fees. Staff members from the two cities have met and discussed the anticipated similarities and differences in the two programs. The two programs will be similar overall in nature and scope with the major differences in times and days specific activities are offered. Staff recommends adopting Resolution No. 95-061 authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of Farmers Branch and the City of Carrollton to implement reciprocal use of each day's respective senior center. There being no discussion, a motion by Student Councilmember Art Davila, a second by Student Councilmember Amy McClain, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 95-061 authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of Farmers Branch and the City of Carrollton to implement reciprocal use of each city's respective senior center. There being no discussion, a motion by Councilman Moses, a second by Councilman Phelps, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 95-061 authorizing the City Manager to execute an agreement between the City of Farmers Branch and the City of Carrollton to implement reciprocal use of each city's respective senior center. D.5 CONSIDER "NO PARKING" SIGNS ON GOLFING GREEN FROM WEBB CHAPEL TO LONGMEADE. Student Mayor Currin stated this item has been placed on the agenda at the request of the Student Government Day participants. Student City Engineer Mike Crouch gave a presentation considering several options for no parking on Golfing Green from Longmeade to Webb Chapel Road. Student Councilmember Udrika Baldwin asked whether the residents had been notified. Vol, 69, Page 12 Traffic Engineer Dave Davis stated no residents have been contacted, however if the City does proceed, staff will contact the residents. Mr. Davis stated the staff likes to consult with City Council first on such items before contacting residents. Student Mayor Currin asked how many accidents have occurred at this location. Student City Engineer Mike Crouch explained there have been five accidents at the location from 1990 to 1994. Student City Engineer Mike Crouch explained the percentage would be one accident per year. Student Mayor Currin asked if any money had been budgeted for the improvements. Student Councilmember Amy McClain asked if there had been anything done to discourage parking in the area. Traffic Engineer Dave Davis explained the staff can paint the curb yellow to prohibit parking. Mr. Davis explained the proposed no parking would be located in front of a playground and would make it difficult for residents to visit the playground area. Student Councilmember Zack Henry asked what the staff considered the safest option. Student Engineer Mike Crouch felt the safest options were: (A) which would be to leave "as is" with parking allowed on both sides or, (B) which would discourage parking at the intersection of Onyx and the park side of the street. Student Councilmember Art Davila asked if lowering the speed limit would help. Dave Davis explained a detailed study was conducted and the speed limit was lowered on Golfing Green. Mr. Davis stated enforcing the speed limit was not very successful. Mr. Davis stated many residents on Golfing Green became irate. Student Mayor Currin felt option (B) would be the best plan. There being no further discussion, a motion by Student Councilmember Amy McClain, a second by Student Councilmember Atali Samuel, all voting "aye" adopted option B. Student City Manager Heather Duncan explained residents would be notified if this plan is implemented. The City Council did not vote on this item because the students were allowed to put an item on the agenda with discussion only. Vol. 69, Page 13 D.6 CONSIDER COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORTS AND REQUESTS AND TAKE THE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Blair stated the National League of Cities conference is November 29th - December 2, 1995. Mayor Blair requested travel be approved for any Councilmember and the City Manager to attend this conference. A motion by Mayor Blair, a second by Councilman Moses, all voting "aye approved travel for any City Councilmember and the City Manager to attend the National League of Cities conference in Phoenix, Arizona in December, 1995. Mayor Blair stated the City Council has been invited to Garbsen, Germany for a special presentation and dinner on June 16th and the following day to join with representatives of the City of Schonebeck for a ceremony of the fifth anniversary for the twinning of Garbsen and Schonebeck. Mayor Blair stated Farmers Branch has been asked to consider a formal friendship agreement with City of Schonebeck. Mayor Blair stated he has asked that this matter be placed on the next City Council agenda. Mayor Blair stated the City of Garbsen has asked that the Sister City Coordinator be in attendance at these ceremonies. I There being no further discussion, a motion Mayor Blair, a second by Councilman Moses, all voting "aye", approved travel for Janie Scarborough to Germany at City expense. Councilwoman Hardie stated on April 24th she traveled to Austin with City Manager Richard Escalante, David Reedy, and Texx Stewart to speak to the Human Services Committee for a public hearing on H.B. 1850 and S.B. 212 pertaining to the after school program. Councilwoman Hardie stated the bill is now out of committee and is now before the House Local and Consent Committee. Councilwoman Hardie explained two areas of the bill were modified because of objections by the YMCA and local day cares. City Manager Richard Escalante stated he and City staff traveled to Austin on April 28th to meet with lobbying groups who represent the YMCA. Mr. Escalante explained their concerns relate to the protection of young people. Mr. Escalante stated legislation was much too broad and the new language did not harm the City. Mr. Escalante stated the City hopes there will be no further opposition. D.7 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION. No one came forward. n U Vol. 69, Page 14 MAYOR BLAIR ANNOUNCED THAT THE ITEMS FOR THE EXECUTIVE SESSION WERE DISCUSSED IN THE STUDY SESSION UNDER EXECUTIVE SESSION. THE DISCUSSION ON THE ITEMS BEGAN AT 7:00 P.M. AND CONCLUDED AT 7:30 P.M. MAYOR BLAIR ANNOUNCED THAT ACTION ON THE ITEMS DISCUSSED WERE RECESSED UNTIL THE 7:30 P.M. MEETING. TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE CHAPTER 551 OF THE OPEN MEETING LAW PROVIDES SUCH ITEMS AT PERSONNEL MATTERS, LAND ACQUISITION, AND PENDING AND CONTEMPLATED LITIGATION MAY BE DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE. E. la DISCUSS PERSONNEL MATTERS - TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551.074 1. DISCUSS APPOINTMENTS TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION. 2. DISCUSS APPOINTMENTS TO THE LIBRARY BOARD. Mayor Blair and members of the City Council discussed appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission, and the Library Board. E. lb DISCUSS LAND ACQUISITIONS - TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551.072 1. DISCUSS POSSIBLE LAND ACQUISITION AT 2784 VALWOOD PARKWAY. 2. DISCUSS POSSIBLE LAND ACQUISITION AT 13399 DENNIS ROAD. 3. DISCUSS POSSIBLE LAND ACQUISITION IN THE OLD FARMERS BRANCH AREA. City Manager Richard Escalante and Assistant City Manager John Burke discussed with the Mayor and members of the City Council the various possible land acquisitions as listed. E.2 CONSIDER NECESSARY ACTION ON PERSONNEL MATTERS DISCUSSED IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION. Mayor Blair called for action on discussion in the Executive Session. A motion by Councilman Moses, a second by Councilman Pyle, all voting "aye", reappointed Mark Saiter to serve Place 6, K. D. Connally to serve Place 7, and Joe Patterson to serve Alternate Place 2 to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a term to expire May 1, 1998. Vol. 69, Page 15 A motion by Councilman Phelps, a second by Mayor Pro Tem Hardie, all voting "aye", reappointed Ed Pokorney to serve Place 1, Helen Bridgforth to serve Place 2, and Clyde James to serve Place 6 to the Library Board for a term to expire May 1, 1997. E.3 CONSIDER NECESSARY ACTION ON LAND ACQUISITION DISCUSSED IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION. Mayor Blair announced that no action was necessary for the land acquisition items discussed in the Executive Session. Mayor Blair stated that the Staff will continue discussions for possible acquisition. F.1 ADJOURNMENT. A motion by Mayor Pro Tem Pyle , a second by Councilwoman Phelps, all voting "aye", adjourned the City Council meeting of May 8, 1995 at 9:42 P.M. 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