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1995-11-06 CC MinutesCITY OF FARMERS BRANCH CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING NOVEMBER 6, 1995 COUNCIL CHAMBER CITY HALL 7:30 P.M. The following members of the City Council were present: Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilmembers Dave Blair Nancy Hardie Bill Moses Bob Phelps Calla Davis The following member of the City Council absent was: Councilman Ron Pyle The following members of the City Administration were present: 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 Director of Equipment Services Recording Secretary Richard L. Escalante 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 Don Moore Cindee Peters Vol. 70, Page 88 Student Mayor Santiago Rendon called the City Council Meeting of November 6, 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 INTRODUCE STUDENT GOVERNMENT DAY PARTICIPANTS AND PROCLAIM MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1995 AS W. T. WHITE STUDENT GOVERNMENT DAY IN FARMERS BRANCH. Student Mayor Rendon explained this is the 3rd Annual W. T. White High School Student Government Day at the City of Farmers Branch. Twenty 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. Mayor Blair presented a certificate of participation to the following students. Mayor Santiago Rendon Mayor Pro Tem Quince Summers Council, Place 1 Mandy Dotson Council, Place 2 Chris Teafatiller Council, Place 3 Mike Thompson Council, Place 5 John Elliott City Manager Jason Rosenfeld City Attorney Don Edwards Parks & Rec Director Andres Rendon Economic Development Director Misty Villasana Library Director Sara Benavidez Public Works Director Shavon Wagner Personnel Director Phillip Hernandez Police Chief Brad Bader Finance Director Shamica Yeldell Fire Chief Stephan Dolan City Engineer John Sanchez Equipment Service Director John Gersh Community Services Director Regina Uhl Mayor Blair read a proclamation proclaiming November 6, 1995 as "W.T. White Student Government Day". Mayor Blair then presented the proclamation to W. T. White teachers Ms. Judy Thorton and Ms. Deborah West. Mayor Pro Tem Nancy Hardie stated on behalf of the three students killed last week in a traffic accident, the City of Farmers Branch is donating a tree in the memory of Vol. 70, Page 89 these students with a plaque beside the tree. A.3 CONSIDER ACCEPTING A $2,000 DONATION FROM SAVINGS OF AMERICA TO BE USED FOR THE FIFTH ANNUAL SENIOR CITIZENS' GAME NIGHT AT THE SENIOR ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER. Student Mayor Rendon presented the following information for consideration. Savings of America would like to provide partial funding for the fifth annual Senior Citizens' Game Night. The Game Night will be from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. on January 13, 1996. The funds provided by Savings of America will help cover the cost of equipment operation and rental. The past four Senior Citizens' Game Nights have been very successful. Last year 300 senior citizens enjoyed the event. The Parks and Recreation Director recommends accepting the $2,000 donation from Savings of America to be used for the fifth annual Senior Citizens' Game Night. Mrs. Marti Matheidas, Assistant Vice President of Savings of America, presented this donation to the City Council. A motion by Student Councilmember Quince Summers, a second by Student Councilmember Chris Teafatiller, all voting "aye", accepted the donation from Savings of America. A motion by Councilman Moses, a second by Councilman Phelps, all voting "aye", accepted the donation from Savings of America. A.4 PRESENTATION OF BOARD APPLICATIONS. No applications were presented. A.5 REPORT ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS. Student Mayor Rendon gave a brief summary of the items discussed in the Study Session held prior to the regular meeting. CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING AS CONSENT ITEMS AND TAKE THE APPROPRIATE ACTION - B.1. Student Mayor Rendon 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 Vol. 70, Page 90 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 Summers, a second by Student Councilman Mike Thompson, all voting "aye", approved the Consent Agenda. A motion by Mayor, Pro Tem Hardie, a second by Councilman Phelps, all voting "aye", approved the following Consent Agenda. B.1 APPROVED MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 23, 1995. C.1 CITY MANAGER REPORTS. Student City Manager Jason Rosenfeld presented an informative report on the status and happenings of various projects in the City. C.2 PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF SID HOLLINGSWORTH ON BEHALF OF KWIK INDUSTRIES, INC., TO GRANT A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR A TUNE-UP SHOP AT 13303 JOSEY LANE LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 430 FEET NORTH OF VALLEY VIEW LANE ON THE WEST SIDE OF JOSEY LANE AND WITHIN THE LOCAL RETAIL-2 ZONING DISTRICT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Student Mayor Rendon presented the following information. Consideration of this request was continued from the City Council's October 23, 1995 meeting. Kwik Industries is requesting a specific use permit to operate a tune-up shop (Kwik Kar Lube and Tune) at 13303 Josey Lane. The tune-up shop is proposed to be located 430 feet north of Valley View Lane along the west side of Josey Lane, on the 0.689 acre tract that was formerly the McDonald's restaurant site. The property is zoned LR-2. The applicant intends to demolish the existing building and erect a 5,354 square foot, one story brick building. The facility will house offices and a service area consisting of four drive thru bays with overhead doors facing north and south. Two bays will be used for oil changes and lubrications; one bay for automotive tune-ups and one bay for state inspections. No overhead bay doors will face Josey lane. Approximately 20 percent of the site will be landscaped. Additional improvements to the site include the replacement of asphalt pavement with concrete, a 6 foot tall screening hedge along the west property line and the augmentation of an existing screening hedge along the north property line with 6 foot Vol. 70, Page 91 1 11 tall shrubs, 3 foot tall screening shrubs placed along the south property line, and between the drive openings along Josey Lane, and additional landscaping along the east side of the building which faces Josey Lane. City Staff walked the residential area located along Golfing Green Drive and approximately 170 feet from the northwest corner of the proposed Kwik Kar Lube site. With the conditions recommended by Staff, visibility of the bay doors will be minimal from the residential area. Tune-up shop is a permitted use within a Local Retail-2 (LR-2) zoning district with a specific use permit. Tune-up as defined by the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance specifically excludes outside storage and/or parking of motor vehicles on the premises during hours when the tune-up shop is not open for business. The Planning and Zoning Commission, by a 5 to 2 vote, recommends the specific use permit request for a Tune-up Shop be permitted subject to the following conditions: 1. Any vehicles kept on-site during hours in which the facility is not open to the public shall be stored indoors. 2. All tune-up, service and repair work shall be conducted exclusively within the building. There shall be no outside tune-up, service, or repair work of any type conducted on the property. 3. The sump pump to be installed for ground water collection, shall connect to the storm sewer or to other location approved by the City Staff. 4. No outside storage of any type (including vehicles and vehicle parts), shall be allowed on the property. 5. No outside display of products for sale, including vehicles and petroleum products, shall be allowed on the property. 6. A solid screening hedge consisting of Nellie R. Stevens shrubs, at a minimum of 6 feet in height and spaced 3 feet on center at time of planting, shall be provided along the north and west property lines. Student Mayor Rendon opened the public hearing. Mayor Blair opened the public hearing. Mr. Skip Hollingsworth came forward and stated he would like to compliment the City staff with all their help. Mr. Hollingsworth stated his proposed business will increase the tax roll by $750,000. Mr. Hollingsworth stated he would answer any questions the City Council might have. Vol. 70, Page 92 There being no other discussion, a motion by Student Councilman Teafatiller, a second by Student Councilman John Elliott, all voting "aye", closed the public hearing. There being no other discussion, a motion by Councilman Phelps, a second by Councilwoman Davis, all voting "aye", closed the public hearing. Student Councilman Mike Thompson asked the applicant if he agreed to the recommendations by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Hollingsworth stated he agreed with the conditions recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. There being no further discussion, a motion by Student Councilman Thompson, a second by Student Councilman Teafatiller, all voting "aye" adopted Ordinance Number 2231 granting a specific use permit for a tune-up shop at 13303 Josey Lane with conditions recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. There being no further discussion, a motion by Councilwoman Davis, a second by Councilman Moses, all voting "aye" adopted the following captioned Ordinance Number 2231 granting a specific use permit for a tune-up shop at 13303 Josey Lane with conditions recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED; SO AS TO GRANT A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR A TUNE-UP SHOP AT 13303 JOSEY LANE AND WITHIN THE LOCAL RETAIL-2 (LR-2) ZONING DISTRICT, PROVIDING FOR CONDITIONS OF OPERATION; PROVIDING A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. C.3 PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF RICHARD PARKER TO GRANT A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR A RECREATIONAL VEHICLE REPAIR FACILITY AT 1825 ROYAL LANE, TO BE LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF FERRELL DRIVE AND ROYAL LANE AND WITHIN THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NUMBER 22 ZONING DISTRICT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Student Mayor Rendon presented the following information for consideration. This public hearing was continued from the City Council's October 23, 1995 meeting. Vol. 70, Page 93 The applicant, Mr. Richard Parker, has requested that this item be tabled. The Planning and Zoning Commission considered this request at its October 30, 1995 meeting. The Commission did not make a recommendation, but at the request of Mr. Parker, tabled this item. Prior to Mr. Parker's request for a specific use permit being brought back to the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council, the public hearing will be readvertised and all property owners within 200 feet of 1825 Royal Lane will be notified by mail of the request. Staff recommends consideration of this item be tabled. A motion by Student Councilwoman Mandy Dotson, a second by Councilman Teafatiller, all voting "aye", tabled consideration of the request. A motion by Councilman Phelps, a second by Mayor Pro Tem Hardie, all voting "aye", tabled consideration of the request. D.1 CONSIDER CASTING VOTE FOR A REPRESENTATIVE TO SERVE ON THE DALLAS CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND TAKE THE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Student Mayor Rendon presented the following information for consideration. The Dallas Central Appraisal District Director Foy Mitchell has submitted a request for the City Council to cast a vote by resolution for a representative to serve on the Board of Directors of the Dallas Central Appraisal District. Milburn Gravley has been nominated at a previous Council meeting. There being no discussion, a motion by Student Councilman Summers, a second by Student Councilman Elliott, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 95-137 casting a vote for Milburn Gravley as a representative to serve on the Dallas Central Appraisal District Board of Directors. There being no discussion, a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Hardie, a second by Councilwoman Davis, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 95-137 casting a vote for Milburn Gravley as a representative to serve on the Dallas Central Appraisal District Board of Directors. Mayor Blair explained there are six candidates running for this position. Mayor Blair stated the City Council chose to recommend Milburn Gravley. D.2 CONSIDER ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 2236 PROHIBITING WEST BOUND U-TURNS ON VALLEY VIEW LANE AT THE MEDIAN OPENING 210 FEET WEST OF ROSSFORD STREET, PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE, AND PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE. Vol. 70, Page 94 Student Mayor Rendon gave the following information for consideration. The median opening on Valley View Lane 210 feet west of Rossford Street serves no useful purpose. It was originally installed to provide access to Irondale Street which was abandoned by the City in 1982. City staff has initiated development of plans to close the median opening. Until the median opening can be closed, west bound U-turns should be prohibited at this location. A City Entrance Sign is being installed on Valley View Lane in the second median island to the east of IH35E. The sign will be 8 feet 7 inches wide, four feet high, and centered in the median. The placement of the City Entrance Sign at this location would limit the sight distance of westbound motorists attempting to make U-turns from the median opening immediately east of the sign. Westbound U-turns from this location could not be made safely. Staff recommends the prohibition of west bound U-turns at this location in the interest of the safety of motorists. The Traffic Engineer, the City Engineer, and the Police Chief recommend the adoption of Ordinance No. 2236 which prohibits U-turns by westbound motorists on Valley View Lane at the median opening 210 feet west of Rossford Street. A motion by Student Councilwoman Dotson, a second by Student Councilman Teafatiller, all voting "aye", adopted Ordinance No. 2236 which prohibits west bound left turns and west bound U-turns on Valley View Lane at the median opening 210 feet west of Rossford Street. A motion by Councilwoman Davis, a second by Councilman Moses, all voting "aye", adopted the following captioned Ordinance No. 2236 which prohibits west bound left turns and west bound U-turns on Valley View Lane at the median opening 210 feet west of Rossford Street. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS PROHIBITING U-TURNS ON WESTBOUND VALLEY VIEW LANE AT THE MEDIAN OPENING 210 FEET WEST OF ROSSORD STREET, PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE. D.3 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 95-135 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE COMPUTERS FROM GATEWAY 2000 INC. UTILIZING STATE OF TEXAS CATALOG PURCHASING PROCEDURES FOR AUTOMATED INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Student Mayor Rendon presented the following information for consideration. The Texas Department of Information Resources is authorized to receive catalog bids for Vol. 70, Page 95 computer systems. This procedure allows the State to certify an entire catalog as meeting competitive bidding requirements. Thirty-two desktop computer systems have been identified and budgeted for replacement during the 1995-96 fiscal year. A minimum configuration standard was developed based upon a 90MHz pentium microprocessor. Prior to recommending purchases under the State system, staff attempted to verify that the State pricing was the best pricing for the City. Quotes were requested from vendors and manufacturers. Seven responses were received, two of which met or exceeded the City's minimum configuration and reliability standards. Gateway 2000, Inc., submitted a State catalog price of $80,510. Gateway's catalog and pricing have been certified by the Texas Department of Information Resources. During the year, additional desktop computers may be needed to meet unexpected needs. In addition to the planned computer purchases, memory upgrades, software, and peripheral equipment are needed to operate the desktop computers. These additional items will be purchased for the best price offered by the State or other vendors. The effect of operating under the State catalog purchasing system allows the City to consolidated equipment and some software purchasing and realize savings previously not available. Staff recommends that thirty-two desktop computers be purchased in the amount of $80,510 from Gateway 2000, Inc., using the State of Texas catalog purchasing procedures and further authorizing the purchase of additional computers, software, memory, and additional equipment from the State or other vendors, if not available or cost effective under the State system, in a total amount not to exceed the budgeted funds of $105,700. Student Councilman Thompson asked what is planned for the old computers. Mr. Charles Cox, Finance Director, stated the old computers would be used on a surplus basis, some will be used to repair others, and some will be auctioned. There being no further discussion, a motion by Student Councilman Elliott, a second by Student Councilman Thompson, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 95-135 authorizing the City Manager to purchase computers from Gateway 2000, Inc., utilizing State of Texas Catalog Purchasing Procedures for Automated Information Systems. Mayor Blair stated the difference in the amount budgeted and the actual bid price is approximately $25,000. Mayor Blair asked what software the City plans to purchase for this amount. Mr. Cox stated the entire $25,000 will not be spent on software but will include Vol. 70, Page 96 network cards, printers and unexpected replacement of broken computers. Mr. Cox stated the estimated amount to be spent on software would be $6,000. Mayor Blair asked if the purchase of these computers would complete the process of getting the City networked. Mr. Cox stated in order for the City to become networked, powerful personal computers must be installed. Mr. Cox stated the City implemented a program to replace computers and it is currently half-way through the process. Mr. Cox stated between 50% and 60% of the computers tie into the AS400 system. Mr. Cox stated the staff is still in the discussion stages of networking all personal computers. There being no further discussion, a motion by Councilman Moses, a second by Councilman Phelps, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 95-135 authorizing the City Manager to purchase computers from Gateway 2000, Inc., utilizing State of Texas Catalog Purchasing Procedures for Automated Information Systems. D.4 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 95-136 AWARDING THE BID FOR TEN (10) FULL SIZE POLICE SEDANS TO LEE JARMON FORD AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Student Mayor Rendon presented the following information for consideration. Bid requests for replacement police sedans for the Police Department were sent to twelve vendors. Four vendors responded with bids which were opened on October 27, 1995. All bids received met specifications. The lowest bid received, meeting specifications, was submitted by Lee Jarmon Ford of Carrollton. Lee Jarmon bid $18,524.75 per car for a total bid of $185,247.50. The Police Chief and the Director of Equipment Services recommend adopting Resolution 95-136 awarding the bid for ten (10) full size police sedans to Lee Jarmon Ford in the amount $185,247.50. Student Councilman Thompson asked if new equipment is included in the price of the cars or would new equipment have to be purchased. Student Police Chief Brad Bader stated the old equipment will be transferred into the new vehicles. There being no further discussion, a motion by Student Councilman Summers, a second by Student Councilwoman Dotson, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 95-136 awarding the bid for ten (10) full size police sedans to Lee Jarmon Ford in the amount of $185,247.50. Vol. 70, Page 97 There being no further discussion, a motion by Councilman Moses, a second by Councilman Phelps, all voting "aye", adopted Resolution No. 95-136 awarding the bid for ten (10) full size police sedans to Lee Jarmon Ford in the amount of $185,247.50. Mayor Blair and Councilman Moses both expressed they were extremely pleased that a local vendor received the bid. D.5 CONSIDER AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT WITH THE CHAMBER SYMPHONY OF THE METROCREST AND TAKE THE APPROPRIATE ACTION, Student Mayor Rendon stated this item has been placed on the agenda for further consideration as directed by the City Council at the last meeting. Since that meeting staff has met with a representative of the Chamber Symphony of the Metrocrest. Pursuant to that meeting Article 2 in the agreement has been revised which more clearly delineates the services to be provided by the Symphony. Mr. Angelo Vaccaro, representing the Chamber Symphony of the Metrocrest came forward. Mr. Vaccaro stated the City Council had requested the Chamber Symphony to perform at the Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony on December 1, 1995. Mr. Vaccaro stated there would be no problem performing that night and the Chamber Symphony will provide a quintet for the ceremony. Student City Manager Jason Rosenfeld asked a representative from the Chamber Symphony to explain the funding from Carrollton. Ms. Kathleen Matsumura, General Manager, stated the performances in Carrollton have been cut back for next year. Ms. Matsumura stated the Memorial Day concert has been dropped, the Labor Day concert will be a much smaller performance, and one educational concert has been dropped. There being no further discussion, a motion by Student Councilman Teafatiller, a second by Student Councilman Elliott, all voting "aye" authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement with the Chamber Symphony of the Metrocrest. Mayor Blair asked Mr. Angelo Vaccaro if he had any objection to adding the performance on December 1st as item (e) in the contract. Mr. Angelo Vaccaro stated he had no objection. City Manager Richard Escalante stated the City just received the Chamber Symphony's financial statement which is required. Mr. Escalante stated the Finance Director will review the financial statement. Vol. 70, Page 98 There being no further discussion, a motion by Mayor Blair, a second by Councilman Moses, all voting "aye" authorized the City Manager to execute the agreement with the Chamber Symphony of the Metrocrest with the addition of a December 1, 1995 concert at the Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony. D.6 CONSIDER DISCUSSION ON PARKS AND FIELDS WITHIN THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH. Student Mayor Rendon stated this item has been placed on the agenda at the request of the W. T. White students. Student Councilmember Thompson stated he would like to see more playground equipment installed in Morningstar Park. Student Parks and Recreation Director Andres Rendon stated the City has recently installed new playground equipment and picnic tables. Mr. Rendon explained this park is on an "Adopt-A-Park" program which was adopted by Mr. Bruce Woody. Mr. Rendon stated there were no funds available to provide new equipment. Student City Manager Jason Rosenfeld asked the Parks and Recreation Director to provide information on other parks that have been updated. Student Parks and Recreation Director Andres Rendon stated staff is in the process now of updating Don Showman Park. Student Mayor Rendon asked what equipment they would like to see in Morningstar Park. Student Parks and Recreation Director Andres Rendon stated he would like to see the sculptures replaced with new playground equipment for toddlers. There being no further discussion, a motion by Student Councilman Summers, a second by Student Councilman Teafatiller, all voting "aye", recommended the City continue maintenance of the parks. A motion by Student Mayor Rendon, a second by Student Councilman Thompson, all voting "aye", recommended the City purchase new playground equipment for Morningstar Park. A motion by Councilman Moses, a second by Councilman Phelps, all voting "aye", recommended the City Council consider in the next budget process new playground equipment for Morningstar Park. D.7 CONSIDER COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORTS AND REQUESTS AND TAKE THE Vol. 70, Page 99 APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Pro Tem Hardie stated she attended the TML Conference in Dallas last week. Mayor Pro Tern Hardie stated several members of the City Council and City staff attended various sessions. Mayor Pro Tem Hardie explained she moderated a session entitled "Wronged in the Right-Of-Way". Mayor Pro Tem Hardie stated this session dealt with the possibility of cities collecting money when gas transmission lines actually made deposits in a city. City Manager Richard Escalante stated he also attended the TML Conference. Mr. Escalante stated he attended sessions on new trends for cities, solid waste management, and police stations. Mr. Escalante stated Donna Huerta of the Communications Division and Ms. Norma Nichols of the Economic Development Department gave a presentation at the conference. Councilman Moses stated he attended a session by the Attorney General on the Open Records Act. Councilman Moses stated this was a very informative session. D.8 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION. No one came forward. MAYOR BLAIR ANNOUNCED THAT THE ITEMS FOR THE EXECUTIVE SESSION WERE DISCUSSED IN THE STUDY SESSION UNDER EXECUTIVE SESSION. THE DISCUSSION BEGAN AT 7:10 P.M. AND CONCLUDED AT 7:27 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 THAT SUCH ITEMS AS PERSONNEL MATTERS, LAND ACQUISITION AND PENDING AND CONTEMPLATED LITIGATION MY BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION. E.la DISCUSS LAND ACQUISITIONS - TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE 1 SECTION 551.072 1. DISCUSS POSSIBLE LAND ACQUISITION AT 2784 VALWOOD PARKWAY. 2. DISCUSS POSSIBLE LAND ACQUISITION AT 13399 DENNIS LANE. Assistant City Manager John Burke presented a status report to the City Council relating to the possible land acquisition at 2784 Valwood Parkway and 13399 Dennis Lane. E* lb DISCUSS PENDING AND CONTEMPLATED LITIGATION - TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE Vol. 70, Page 100 SECTION 551.071 1. DISCUSS BENNIE LILES VS. CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH. City Attorneys John Boyle and Stan Lowry presented an update report to the City Council on litigation of Bennie Lilies VS. the City of Farmers Branch. E.2 CONSIDER NECESSARY ACTION ON LAND ACQUISITION DISCUSSED IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION. Mayor Blair stated that the city is interested in the two parcels of land, 2784 Valwood Parkway and 13399 Dennis Lane. The City would like to do some environment assessments and make an offer to the property owners based on the environment assessments. Mayor Blair stated that Assistant City Manager John Burke will continue negotiations with the property owners and make an office based on the fact of doing environmental assessments. No action was necessary on this item. E.3 CONSIDER NECESSARY ACTION IN PENDING AND CONTEMPLATED LITIGATION DISCUSSED IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION. Mayor Blair explained that the settlement of the case of Bennie Liles, a retire Farmers Branch fireman, had been negotiated by the City Attorney as instructed by the City Council. Mayor Blair made a motion that the City Manager and the City Attorney be authorized and directed to settle the lawsuit of Bennie Liles VS. City of Farmers Branch on the basis outlined by the City Attorney, and the City Manager be authorized to resolve certain related matters. Councilman Moses seconded the motion and all voted "aye". F.1 ADJOURNMENT. A motion by Councilman Phelps, a second by Councilman Moses, all voting "aye", adjourned the City Council meeting of November 6, 1995, at 9:03 P.M. Mayor r City Secretary Vol. 70, Page 101