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1997-04-21 CC MinutesCITY OF FARMERS BRANCH CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 21,1997 COUNCIL CHAMBER CITY HALL 7:30 P.M. The following members of the City Council were present: Mayor Bob Phelps Mayor Pro Tern Bill Moses Councilmembers Calla Davis Charlie Bird Ron Pyle The following members of the City Council were absent: Berry Grubbs The following members of the Administration were present: City Manager Richard L. Escalante Assistant City Manager Linda Tidwell-Groomer Assistant City Manager John F. Burke City Attorney John Boyle Communication Director Donna Huerta Economic Development Director Norma Nichols Director of Community Services Tom Scales Director of Planning Michael Spicer Director of Finance Charles Cox Chief Account Debbie Champion Director of Parks & Recreation Jeff Fuller Library Director Mary Jane Stevenson Police Chief Jimmy Fawcett Fire Chief Kyle King Street Superintendent Shannon Chowning Assistant to the City Manager Margaret Somereve Traffic Engineer Dave Davis Recording Secretary Suzanne Reynolds The following members of the Administration were absent: Cindee Peters Volume 74, page 55 Mayor Phelps called the City Council meeting of April 21, 1997, to order at 7:34 P.M. The meeting was televised. A.1 INVOCATION. Brother Eddy Ketchersid, Senior Pastor of Farmers Branch Church of Christ gave the invocation and Councilman Bird led the pledge of allegiance to the flag. A.2 PRESENTATION OF 1997 MAYOR'S SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS BY TOWN NORTH NATIONAL BANK. Mayor Phelps stated that Mr. Reap, President of the Town North National Bank wishes to present to the City Council the 1997 recipients of the Mayor's scholarship award. Mayor Phelps presented a proclamation to Natalie Burgin and Justin Snyder of R. L. Turner High School. Mr. Reap elaborated on how proud Town North National Bank was to be associated with the Carrollton/Farmers Branch School system. [-I Mr. Reap also introduced Mr. Paul Beeler and Ms. Sherry Miller of the Selection Committee. A.3 CONSIDER ACCEPTING TAX DIVIDEND REBATE FROM COUNCILMAN BERRY GRUBBS AND COUNCILMAN CHARLIE BIRD. Mayor Phelps stated Councilman Grubbs is not present due to business out of town. Councilman Bird requested this item be postponed until the May 5, 1997 City Council meeting. A.4 CONSIDER ACCEPTING A DONATION FROM JOANNE COLEMAN TO BE USED FOR PURCHASE OF WILDFLOWERS. Ms. Joanne Coleman presented her tax rebate check to the City to be used for the purchase of wildflower seeds for plantings in the City. i J A.5 PRESENTATION OF BOARD APPLICATIONS. A motion by Councilwoman Davis, a second by Councilman Bird, all voting "aye," accepted the dividend check from Ms. Coleman for the purchase of wildflower seeds for plantings in the City. Volume 74, page 56 No one presented an application. A.6 REPORT ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS. Mayor Phelps 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 - B.10. Mayor Phelps stated 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 Mayor Pro Tern Moses, a second by Councilman Pyle, all voting "aye," approved the following items on the Consent Agenda. B.1 APPROVED MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL OF MEETING OF APRIL 7, 1997. B.2 APPROVED THE REQUEST OF HAC INVESTMENTS FOR FINAL PLAT APPROVAL OF THE FLOORING SERVICES ADDITION. B.3 APPROVED THE REQUEST OF DRYBERN II, LTD. FOR FINAL PLAT APPROVAL OF THE DRYBERN ADDITION. B.4 APPROVED THE REQUEST OF CURTIS HODGSON FOR FINAL PLAT APPROVAL OF THE VALWOOD DESIGN CENTER ADDITION. B.5 APPROVED THE REQUEST OF HI-LINE ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC. FOR FINAL PLAT APPROVAL OF THE HI-LINE ADDITION. B.6 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 97-059 APPROVING A RELEASE OF COVENANTS OF A DEVELOPER'S CONTRACT FOR ROYAL PARK PHASE I ADDITION. B.7 APPROVED THE REQUEST OF URBAN ARCHITECTURE, ON BEHALF OF THE YES GROUP, FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL OF A BUILDING ADDITION TO THE EXISTING BUILDING LOCATED AT Volume 74, page 57 2833 LBJ FREEWAY, WITHIN THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NUMBER 16 (PD-16) ZONING DISTRICT. B.8 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 97-060 APPROVING SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 1 TO THE CONGESTION MITIGATION AND AIR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION . B.9 APPROVED AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A RELEASE OF LIABILITY FORM WITH TEACHERS INSURANCE & ANNUITY ASSOCIATION AND PRENTISS PROPERTIES LIMITED, INC. FOR USE OF THEIR PARKING FACILITIES FOR SPECIAL EVENTS HELD DURING THE 1997 CALENDAR YEAR. B.10 ADOPTED RESOLUTION 97-063 URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, CONGRESS AND THE FCC TO IMPLEMENT THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE PUBLIC SAFETY WIRELESS ADVISORY COMMISSION FOR THE USE OF BROADCAST SPECTURM Mayor Phelps read the Consent Agenda captions for the audience and home viewers. C.1 CITY MANAGER REPORTS. City Manager Richard Escalante presented an informative report on the status of various projects and activities in the City. C.2 PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER THE REQUEST BY THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH TO AMEND THE USE AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS OF THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NUMBER 23 (PD-23) ZONING DISTRICT LOCATED IN THE SOUTHWEST QUADRANT OF THE INTERSECTION OF BELTLINE ROAD AND MARSH LANE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Phelps presented the following information for consideration. The Planning and Zoning Commission previously directed Staff to call a public hearing to consider amending the PD-23 zoning district. PD-23 encompasses approximately 5.4 acres of land located at the southwest corner of the Beltline Road and Marsh Lane intersection. PD-23 was established in 1978 with the adoption of Ordinance No. 1 177 and allows Light Industrial (LI) uses as set forth in the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance. Volume 74, page 58 Approximately one acre within PD-23 is occupied by the Main Street Concepts development, a project which includes a fully automated gasoline service station and a single building that houses five fast food restaurants. A concept plan for a retail center and a drive-in bank has been approved for the remaining 4.4 acres but the property is yet to be developed and remains vacant today. PD-23 allows a variety of commercial and industrial uses that are not compatible with the approved concept plan, existing development on- site, neighboring retail development or the long-term land use objectives of the Comprehensive Plan. The Planning and Zoning Commission, by unanimous vote, recommends that PD-23 be amended to change the allowable uses and development standards from Light Industrial to Local Retail-1 and further prohibit agricultural uses and auto repair, service and installation. Staff recommends the case be returned to the Planning and Zoning Commission in order that consideration of the zoning amendment may include the participation of the property's ownership. Mayor Phelps opened the public hearing. A motion by Mayor Pro Tern Moses, a second by Councilwoman Davis, all voting "aye," closed the public hearing. City Manager Richard Escalante stated the City's recommendation is to return this item to the Planning and Zoning Commission for further consideration. There being no further comments, a motion by Councilman Bird, a second by Mayor Pro Tern Moses, all voting "aye," returned this item back to the Planning and Zoning Commission in order that consideration of the zoning amendment include the participation of the property's owners. C.3 PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER THE REQUEST BY PRIMECO PERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS FOR A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL TO ALLOW THE ERECTION OF A TELECOMMUNICATION ANTENNA TOWER AND AN ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT CABINET ON THE TEXAS UTILITIES PROPERTY LOCATED IN A LOCAL RETAIL-2 (LR-2) ZONING DISTRICT AT 14400 JOSEY LANE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Volume 74, page 59 Mayor Phelps presented the following information for consideration. PrimeCo PCS wants to place a cellular communications antenna tower and an associated equipment cabinet on the Texas Utilities Electric property located at 14400 Josey Lane, the northeast corner of Josey Lane and Hollandale Lane. The antenna tower and equipment cabinet will be installed generally adjacent to the southeast corner of the existing masonry wall. The antenna tower is comprised of a steel monopole 86.5 feet in height including the triangular shaped antenna attached to the top of the pole. The associated equipment cabinet is approximately 100 square feet in area and approximately 10 feet tall. The cellular communications antenna tower is permitted within the Local Retail-2 zoning district with a specific use permit. The Planning and Zoning Commission, by unanimous vote, recommends the specific use permit for the telecommunication antenna tower and an associated equipment cabinet be approved subject to the conditions of proposed Ordinance No. 2311. Generally, those conditions require installation of vegetative screening as approved by Staff, preservation of co-location capability for at least one additional wireless communications provider, and removal of the monopole and associated structures once they are no longer being used. Mayor Phelps opened the public hearing. Ms. Donna Halstead, 500 South Ervay, representing PrimeCo Communications, stated she has worked closely with city staff to devise a plan that will benefit their customers as well as the concerns of neighbors. Ms. Halstead stated PrimeCo Communication's is requesting an 80 foot monopole with an antenna attached to it to provide service to customers in this region. Ms. Halstead stated she worked with staff to provide an extensive landscape buffer plan which will be attached to the ordinance. Ms. Halstead also stated she had a slide show for Council to view if so desired, so they could have a better understanding of PrimeCo's request. A motion by Councilman Pyle, a second by Mayor Pro Tern Moses, all voting "aye," closed the public hearing. Volume 74, page 60 Mayor Phelps asked if the material proposed for the buffer landscape included photinias. Ms. Halstead replied a mix of plant materials included photenias, holly shrubs, and Bradford Pear trees are proposed. Ms. Halstead gave a brief description of the landscape plan and stated it will be automatically irrigated and maintained. Mayor Phelps asked Ms. Halstead how tall the trees were going to be and where will they be located. Ms. Halstead replied trees will be located on the inside of the fence. She stated in working with city staff it was recommended that trees be used so when neighbors looked out their backyard they would see trees instead of the monopole. Ms. Halstead explained that photenias would be located to provide screening on the south of the fence along the east property line. Mayor Phelps stated in reading the ordinance and looking at the picture he feels they do not tie together. Mr. Kirk King, District Manager of TU Electric, 14400 Josey Lane, stated the piece of information missing is that the fence already is a screening fence. He stated the fence is 7 feet tall and has wood interwoven into the wire. He stated it will accomplish screening below the height of the pear trees and the trees should block the pole from above the fence. Mr. King stated at full height they should screen the entire expanse. Mr. King also stated in working with staff this plan was deemed acceptable. Mayor Phelps again stated his concern is the ordinance and the drawing are not consistent with each other. Mr. Escalante stated Mayor Phelps is referring to Section 1 and Section 2 of the ordinance and asked Mr. Michael Spicer, City Planning Director, to clarify. Mr. Spicer stated the Planning and Zoning Commission left the decision on screening in the hands of the staff. Mr. Spicer stated along the east property line there are photenia shrubs as well as trees. Mr. Spicer stated the proposed mix of shrubs and Volume 74, page 61 trees provided an effective screen that satisfies the intentions of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Escalante asked Mr. Spicer to verify that on the east property line, starting on Hollandale going north, there will be some photenias by the asphalt lot and there will not be photenias along the property line by the larger parking lot. Mr. Spicer verified that information and said the fence and the tree line will create a fairly effective screen. Mr. Escalante asked if there will be photenias in front of the trees. Mr. Spicer replied not along the east property line because that is where the fence is located. Councilman Bird asked how tall will the trees be and are they planted. Mr. Spicer replied the trees have not yet been planted but the specifications call for a 3Y2 - 4 inch caliper with a full canopy. Mr. Spicer stated in speaking with the city's landscape architect a tree of those dimensions should range from 12 - 15 feet in height at the time of planting. Mr. Jeff Fuller, Director of Parks and Recreation, stated the Aristocrat Pear is 3 %2 - 4 inch in caliper is going to be about a 15 foot tall tree and should have a good canopy. Councilman Bird asked if red tips are needed for shrubs. Mr. Fuller stated he is not familiar with the plan so he cannot respond. Mr. Spicer stated there is a screening fence that is existing today locatd east of the proposed tree line along the east property line. He stated the Nellie R. Stevens Holly, which are effective screening comparable to photenias, will be used along the north property line. Mayor Phelps asked if the Nellie R. Stevens Holly reach 8 feet in height. Mr. Fuller replied the Nellie R. Stevens Holly and photenias, if left in a natural state, could reach 15 feet in height. There being no further discussion, a motion by Councilman Pyle, a second by Councilman Bird, all voting "aye," adopted the following Volume 74, page 62 captioned Ordinance No. 2311 approving the specific use permit and associated equipment cabinet as 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 MONOPOLE CELLULAR COMMUNICATIONS TOWER AND ANTENNA AND AN ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT CABINET WITHIN A LOCAL RETAIL 2(LR-2) ZONING DISTRICT AT 14400 JOSEY LANE; PROVIDING FOR CONDITIONS OF OPERATION; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00); PROVIDING FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. C.4 PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER A REQUEST FROM JERRY J. LANKENAU FOR A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR AND PARTS INSTALLATION AND PARTS SALES LOCATED AT 13415 BEE STREET AND WITHIN THE NORTH DALLAS TRUCK FARMERS ADDITION, BLOCK A, LOT 59A, AND WITHIN THE GENERAL BUSINESS SUBDISTRICT OF THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NUMBER 70 ZONING DISTRICT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Phelps presented the following information for consideration. The Planning and Zoning Commission continued the public hearing until its April 28, 1997 meeting. 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. Staff recommends the public hearing be continued to the May 5, 1997 City Council meeting. A motion by Councilman Pyle, a second by Councilwoman Davis, all voting "aye," continued the public hearing to the May 5, 1997 City Council meeting. C.5 CONSIDER REQUEST OF JOSEPH B. TURNER OF 31 17 BROOKHAVEN CLUB DRIVE TO AMEND ORDINANCE NUMBER 811 TO ALLOW Volume 74, page 63 RESIDENTS TO KEEP VIETNAMESE POT BELLIED PIGS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Phelps presented the following information for consideration. Ordinance No. 811 regulates the keeping of specific animals within the City limits of Farmers Branch. It expressly prohibits keeping horses, mules, cows, pigs, goats and sheep on any premises unless the animals are located more than 100 feet from any adjacent property. This regulation makes it unlawful to keep pigs on most residential premises. Mr. Turner requests that the City amend Ordinance No. 811 so that Vietnamese pot bellied pigs may be kept as pets on any residential premises. The City Council previously reviewed and discussed a similar request several times in 1992. At that time, the Council decided to maintain Ordinance No. 811 as it was originally written without making any changes. Staff recommends that the request to amend Ordinance No. 811 be denied. Dr. Valerie Tines, veterinarian, Seven Points, Texas, stated she provides health care for pot-belly pigs. Dr. Tines feels the report from Council that Mr. Turner received was very narrow and biased and she would like the Council to do more research. Dr. Tines explained the good qualities of a pot-belly pig and the benefits of having them as a house pet. She also stated there is no reason to treat a pet pig any different than you would a pet dog. Dr. Tines stated her purpose as a veterinarian is to educate people on pot-belly pigs and to care for them appropriately and prevent cast off animals. Dr. Tines stated pot-belly pigs owners do not have a monopoly on being irresponsible pet owners. She stated owners of other animals all over the country make those same errors. Dr. Tines stated she does not like to see pet owners having to give up their loved pets because of an ordinance that was written to apply to farm animals. Volume 74, page 64 Dr. Tines stated she received a letter from the USDA that classified pot- belly pigs as pets not livestock. She also stated she would give a copy to the Council. Dr. Tines stated most surrounding cities have amended their ordinances to allow pot-belly pigs as long as they abide by certain restrictions, similar to owning dogs. Mr. Joe Turner, 31 17 Brookhaven Circle Drive, stated he received his pig from him children approximately seven months ago. Mr. Turner stated his family called the City and asked if they were going against any ordinance by having a pot-belly pig and they were told no. Mr. Turner stated they did not ask with whom they were speaking. Mr. Turner stated the pot-belly pig is part of his family and they have had only one incident with the pig. He stated he has distributed a petition in his neighborhood and received 116 signatures in favor of keeping the pot-belly pig. Mr. Turner stated he would be glad to give the Council a copy of the petition. Mr. Turner showed the Council a picture of his granddaughter with the pig and explained the pig is kept outside for exercise, sunshine, and fresh air. Mr. Turner also explained the pig has not been a problem for anyone and is no more aggressive than his dog. Mr. Turner stated he has always wanted a pot-belly pig and now that he has one he is not able to give it away. Mr. Turner is asking the Council to look at Ordinance No. 811 and provide an exception so he can keep his pig. Mr. Turner reiterated the pot-belly pig is not a problem and will not be a problem to anyone. Mr. Turner stated after receiving the document from the City, he is also asking for more time to review this document before the Council makes their final decision. Mayor Phelps wanted to clarify that the document Mr. Turner is referring to is the same information Council received in their Council packet. Mayor Phelps stated that in 1992, staff did a lot of research on this issue and this issue has been on the agenda four different times. Mr. Tom McDougald, Environmental Health Officer, stated the City has done extensive research and spoken to many people concerning pot-belly pigs and numerous agencies associated with pot-belly pigs. Mr. Volume 74, page 65 McDougald stated most of the information the Council has received was quoted from the book entitled "Pot-Belly Pet Pigs and Training," written by an animal health technician and a veterinarian specializing in pot-belly pigs. Mr. McDougald stated when pot-belly pigs are young they are cute and attractive, but as they get older (2-3 years of age) they tend to get too heavy, destroy surroundings and require special attention. Mr. McDougald stated when the pigs start becoming a problem pet owners want to put them in sanctuaries to get rid of them. Mayor Phelps asked Mr. McDougald if the information had been updated since 1992. Mr. McDougald replied it had been updated. Mr. McDougald also stated the Humane Society of the United States was contacted recently by city staff and the Humane Society again stated that the Society discourages the keeping of a pot-belly pig as a pet. Mayor Phelps commented that Mesquite had updated their ordinance on pot-belly pigs which is more restrictive than Farmers Branch. Mr. McDougald stated Farmers Branch ordinance requires pigs be kept 100 feet from any adjoining property line. Ms. Laurie Hemings, 1301 Key Lane, Aubrey, stated the book that Mr. McDougald referred to was published in 1989. Ms. Hemings stated there has been more information on pot-belly pigs since 1989. Ms. Hemings stated in reference to pot-belly pigs behavior, the pig is intelligent enough to respect discipline and pet owners are responsible for giving their pigs guidelines. Ms. Hemings asked the Council not to take away the opportunity for Mr. Turner to have his pet. She suggested to the Council they visit Mr. Turner's home to see where the pig lives. Mr. Nick Korba, 13210 Shahan Drive, commented there are goats and sheep next door to City Hall. He suggested to the Council that the City have a Special Animal Permit (SAP)) for those individuals wanting special animals. Mr. Korba stated there would not be many pigs in the City. Mr. Nick Turner, son of Mr. Turner, 4804 Harwood Lane, Dallas, asked the Council to consider all the issues and to read the packet of Volume 74, page 66 information, rather than relying on the document written in 1992. Mr. Turner stated he feels the 1992 document is extremely unfair and biased. Ms. Alice Butler, Crossroads, Texas, Vice President of the Metroplex Association of Pot-Belly Pigs Enthusiast. Ms. Butler stated she also runs the local rescue for pot-belly pigs and would be willing to help the Farmers Branch Animal Control if they need her assistance. Ms. Butler also stated she works with many animal shelters in the area. After a lengthy discussion, a motion by Councilman Bird, a second by Councilwoman Davis, all voting "aye," denied the request to amend Ordinance No. 811. C.6 CONSIDER PETITION SUBMITTED BY MRS. JEANNE SAWYER FOR AN INDOOR SINGLE-LEVEL SWIMMING POOL AT THE NEW SENIOR ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER Mayor Phelps presented the following information for consideration. This item has been placed on the agenda at the request of Mrs. Jeanne Sawyer of 3520 Pebble Beach. Ms. Jeanne Sawyer, 3520 Pebble Beach, stated it took her and her husband 20 years to find the best living place and that place is Farmers Branch. Ms. Sawyer stated a few years ago she discovered the Senior Adult Activity Center and believes it has a positive impact on senior citizens. Ms. Sawyer stated that to continue to have the best Senior Center she has submitted a petition to the Council that is signed by 375 constituents requesting a swimming pool at the new Senior Adult Activity Center. Ms. Sawyer read the statement on the petition to the Council and went on to explain how the petition came about. She also explained the signatures on the petition are city-wide not just in her neighborhood. Ms. Sawyer stated she hopes the Council will accept the petition. Ms. Sawyer stated a pool at the Senior Center would be primarily for participants health in addition to their social well-being and trusts the Council's wisdom and good judgment. Mayor Phelps stated the City has received many calls on this subject and the City has been meeting with senior groups to see what their needs are at the Senior Center. Volume 74, page 67 Mayor Phelps stated nothing has come before the Council because it is still in the planning stage. Mayor Phelps explained Phase I is to get the building built and before Phase II can be started, the Council will have to get prices for cost. Mr. Escalante stated there has been a Task Force formed that is made- up of Seniors, Parks Board members, and Parks and Recreation staff. He stated they have toured a number of facilities and have gone through a process of questioning the qualifications of architects. Mr. Escalante stated Phase I would be to develop the scope of work to identify what services and what facilities need to be in the Senior Center. Mr. Escalante also mentioned there will have to be a lot of give and take through this process and seniors on the Task Force will be involved in making these recommendations. Mr. Escalante suggested to Mayor and Council that the information be provided to the Task Force so in their deliberations they can look at whether it is appropriate to have a swimming pool. Mr. Escalante stated the City had initially sought an ideal match between the natatorium and the Senior Center but now it will not be a reality. Mr. Escalante stated there may be facilities available through the school district. Mr. Escalante stated he feels it appropriate the Task Force look at the Senior Center and consider the petition and benefits of a facility to do planning for Phase I and Phase II of the Senior Center. Councilman Bird said he wanted to commend Ms. Sawyer for all her work on getting the petition out to the residents. Councilman Bird also stated if the pool cannot go in Phase I it may be included in Phase II and will be looked at. Mayor Phelps thanked Ms. Sawyer and assured her that the City Manager will forward the petition to the Task Force for their consideration in deliberations. D.1 CONSIDER ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 2310 AMENDING THE CITY'S 1996-97 OPERATING BUDGET, AMENDING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM BUDGET, AND DIRECTING THAT CITY Volume 74, page 68 EXPENDITURES BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BUDGET AS AMENDED, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Phelps presented the following information for consideration. City staff presented City Council with updated operating and Capital Improvement Program budget projections as part of the Mid-Year Budget Review on April 3, 1997. Ordinance No. 2310 amends the 1996-97 operating budget and the CIP budget to reflect the mid-year budget changes discussed during the Mid- Year Budget Review. This budget amendment includes expenditure and revenue adjustments made within each operating fund. Each change is consistent with the long-term financial objectives of the City and will permit the City to end the fiscal year in good financial health. City staff recommends the adoption of Ordinance No. 2310 amending the 1996-97 operating and capital improvement program budget. Mr. Escalante stated changes from mid-year represent (1) $19,000 for overtime for the Police Department; (2) additional funding for the Denton Road Project, and (3) advance the Brookhaven Club Drive project one year. Mr. Escalante stated those were changes that were discussed in mid-year review. Councilman Moses commented in reference to the Denton Road reconstruction, as to whether there will be sidewalks. Mr. Escalante stated he does not believe there will be sidewalks the entire length but there are certain places where sidewalks will be incorporated. Mr. John Burke, Assistant City Manager, stated there are sidewalks on some streets in the Valley View area. Mr. Burke stated there was discussion about a walkway along Denton Road, but currently there are no plans for a sidewalk. A motion by Councilwoman Davis, a second by Councilman Bird, all voting "aye," added an amendment to proposed Ordinance No. 2310 with the stipulation that $200,000 in the General Fund Non- Departmental, Dividend Program Projects, account be designated for Marsh Lane and Webb Chapel beautification. Volume 74, page 69 A motion by Councilman Pyle, a second by Councilman Bird, all voting "aye," adopted the following captioned Ordinance No. 2310 amending the 1996-97 operating and capital improvement program budget. AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CITY'S 1996-97 FISCAL YEAR OPERATING BUDGET, AMENDING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM BUDGET, AND DIRECTING THAT CITY EXPENDITURES BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BUDGET AS AMENDED. D.2 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 97-047 DESIGNATING ARTHUR ANDERSEN, LLP AS THE CITY'S INDEPENDENT AUDITOR AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A LETTER AGREEMENT FOR AUDIT SERVICES AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Phelps presented the following information for consideration. The City Charter requires that the City Council designate an independent certified public accountant to perform an annual audit of the City. The City recently completed a five year audit services contract with the firm of Arthur Andersen, L.L.P. The City Council determined that it was appropriate to review audit firms and appointed Mayor Bob Phelps, Councilmembers Calla Davis, and Charlie Bird to an Auditor Selection Committee to review proposals, interview firms and recommend an independent auditor. The Auditor Selection Committee interviewed and rated four audit firms. The firm receiving the highest score was Arthur Andersen, L.L.P. Resolution No. 97-047 designates Arthur Andersen, L.L.P. as independent auditor for a five year period and authorizes the City Manager to enter into a letter agreement for audit services. The Auditor Selection Committee recommends Arthur Andersen, L.L.P. as the City's independent auditor and authorizes the City Manager to enter into a letter agreement for audit services. Councilwoman Davis stated as a member of the audit committee there were four firms interviewed. Councilwoman Davis stated the committee set-up a criteria and judged the firms. Arthur Andersen, LLP came out with the highest rating and gave the best performance and review of what they would provide for the City of Farmers Branch. There being no further discussion, a motion by Councilwoman Davis, a second by Councilman Pyle, all voting "aye," adopted Resolution No. 97- 047 designating Arthur Andersen, L.L.P. as independent auditor for a five Volume 74, page 70 year period and authorized the City Manager to enter into a letter agreement for audit services. D.3 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 97-058 AWARDING THE BID FOR THE PURCHASE OF A SUPPLY OF AGGREGATE MATERIALS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Phelps presented the following information for consideration. Requests for bids for the 1996-1997 supply of Aggregate Materials were mailed to five 5 vendors. Four bids were received and opened on April 1, 1997. The bid consisted of sandy loam and four different types of crushed limestone. The lowest bids received meeting specifications were from Marock, Inc. for three items. Big City Crushed Concrete, Inc. for another item, and Caylor Specialties for the remaining item. Funds in the amount of $47,500.00 are available in the 1996-1997 Public Works operating budget to purchase these items. The Director of Public Works recommends that the 1996-1997 supply of aggregate materials be awarded to the lowest bidders meeting specifications for each item, Caylor Specialties, Big City Crushed Concrete, Inc., and Marock, Inc. For a total payment not to exceed $47,500.00. There being no discussion, a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Moses, a second by Councilman Pyle, all voting "aye," approved the 1996-1997 supply of aggregate materials to the lowest bidders meeting specifications for each item, Caylor Specialties, Big City Crushed Concrete, Inc., and Marock, Inc. for a total payment not to exceed $47,500. D.4 CONSIDER COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORTS AND REQUESTS AND THE APPROPRIATE ACTION Mayor Phelps stated last Thursday he made a trip to Bellaire, Texas with Mayor Pro Tern Moses, Councilman Bird, City Manager Richard Escalante, and Community Services Director Tom Scales, to look at Bellaire's revitalization program. Mayor Phelps stated they were all amazed at what they were doing and all their accomplishments. Volume 74, page 71 Mayor Phelps stated a real estate agent told the officials of Bellaire they had three things going for them location, location, location. Mayor Phelps stated he believed Farmers Branch has a better location than Bellaire. Mayor Phelps stated Bellaire started this project in 1986 by building eight homes and since that time they have built 1304 homes with a total value of $3.3 million added to the tax base. Mayor Phelps also stated 4,920 homes have been remodeled with a total value of $33. 5 million. Mayor Phelps stated in speaking with Mr. Escalante he requested that Farmers Branch start a program like this. Mayor Phelps suggested obtaining a realtor and builders to come up with a plan to revitalize some of the older homes in Farmers Branch. Mayor Phelps stated it was a long day, a well spent day that could benefit Farmers Branch. Councilman Bird stated he had a similar report as Mayor Phelps. Councilman Bird stated he was impressed with Bellaire because it is a city similar to Farmers Branch and at one time showing signs of aging. Councilman Bird stated there were several things he was impressed with. Bellaire being an "All American City," and many of the homes having front entry garages, and garages not converted into another room. Councilman Bird stated the day was a very profitable day and a day will spent by the Council. Mayor Pro Tern Moses stated Bellaire's population was made up of 85 percent residential and 15 percent corporate which is the reverse of Farmers Branch. Mayor Pro Tern Moses stated Bellaire's tax rate is .51 cent and Farmers Branch tax rate is .44 cent. He stated when homes are taken care of the property value will increase. Mayor Pro Tern Moses stated clearly he does not want to raise property taxes, just that when properties are taken care of their value will go up. Mayor Pro Tern Moses stated it was a successful day and those in attendance were amazed at the success that Bellaire has had in the past 10 years with growth and planning. Volume 74, page 72 Mr. Escalante stated he and staff did visit Bellaire, looked at the community and took pictures but suggested you have to take the trip to see how the houses are situated. Mr. Escalante stated reading reports and looking at the studies, is not as effective as visiting the community, speaking with officials, getting good information, and bringing back the information to Farmers Branch. Mr. Escalante stated at the next City Council meeting, the Council has directed staff to make a presentation on housing redevelopment. Mr. Escalante stated what was seen on the trip to Bellaire will play a key role in developing the Farmers Branch program. Mr. Escalante stated this plan will be proposed to the City Council on May 5, 1997. Mayor Pro Tem Moses stated the tour showed the difference between the cities of Bellaire and Houston. Mayor Pro Tem Moses stated when driving down one street that divided the two cities, on one side of the street house maintenance was not kept up, and across the street you could see the difference in what code enforcement has done for Bellaire. D.5 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION Mr. Nick Korba, 13210 Shahan Drive, stated there is a building at the northwest corner of Tanglewood and Brookhaven that is listed as 3663 Brookhaven Club Drive, and it is not listed on the computer tax roll. Mr. Korba asked if the building was on the tax roll or is it tax free. Ms. Debbie Champion, Chief Accountant, stated the address is not on tax roll but she spoke with the Engineering Department and the building is part of 13905 Tanglewood. Mr. Korba questioned the discrepancy between the mailing address and the tax address. Ms. Champion replied that she was not aware of postal regulations but would be glad to check into this matter. Mayor Phelps stated there could be no action taken on this matter. Mr. Korba asked Council to check into the property and maybe change the address. Volume 74, page 73 Mayor Pro Tem Moses stated as a citizen he and wife Barbara would like to donate their two rebate checks to the Farmers Branch Senior Citizens Game Night. Mayor Pro Tern Moses also stated on behalf of a former employee of Farmers Branch, Ruth Ann Parish, she and her husband J. T. Parish would like to also donate their tax rebate check to the Farmers Branch Senior Citizens Game Night. Mr. Tom Scales, Director of Community, stated in response to the property located at Brookhaven and Tanglewood. The property has a dual address, the mailing address is not the same as the tax address that shows up on files at the County. Mr. Scales stated it is confusing and suggested it needs to be worked out on the computer system and he would work with Ms. Champion on correcting the problem. Mr. Korba asked about the type of building that is on the property. Mr. Scales stated the building was used as a sales office for Brookhaven Development. Mr. Scales stated they could ask the property owner to remove the building. Mayor Phelps asked if the building was used at all or was it empty. Mr. Scales stated to the best of his knowledge it is vacant. MAYOR PHELPS ANNOUNCED THAT THE ITEMS ON THE AGENDA FOR THE EXECUTIVE SESSION WERE DISCUSSED IN THE 4:30 P.M. STUDY SESSION. MAYOR PHELPS RECESSED THE EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 7:30 P.M. FOR THE REGULAR GENERAL SESSION. THE DISCUSSION BEGAN AT 6:35 P.M. AND CONCLUDED AT 7:30 P.M. FOR THE REGULAR GENERAL SESSION AND RECONVENED INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION AGAIN AT 9:45 P.M. AND CONCLUDED AT 10:02 P.M. TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE CHAPTER 551 OF THE OPEN MEETING LAW PROVIDES THAT SUCH ITEMS AS PERSONNEL MATTERS, LAND ACQUISITION AND PENDING AND CONTEMPLATED LITIGATION MAY BE DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION. E.1 a DISCUSS PERSONNEL MATTERS --TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551.074 1. DISCUSS APPOINTMENT TO THE VALWOOD IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY. 2. DISCUSS APPOINTMENTS TO THE LIBRARY BOARD. 3. DISCUSS APPOINTMENTS TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING. Volume 74, page 74 Mayor Phelps and members of the City Council discussed appointments to the Valwood Improvement Authority, Library Board and Planning and Zoning Commission. E.1 b DISCUSS LAND ACQUISITIONS -TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551.072 1. DISCUSS LAND ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 12821, 12911, AND 12929 BEE STREET. 2. DISCUSS LAND ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1945 VALLEY VIEW LANE. 3. DISCUSS LAND ACQUISITION IN OLD FARMERS BRANCH. 4. DISCUSS ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY ADJACENT TO CITY 5. PROPERTY ON EITHER SIDE OF KEENAN BRIDGE ROAD. Assistant City Managers John Burke and Linda Tidwell-Groomer, and Parks and Recreation Director Jeff Fuller, gave a report on possible land acquisition at various location. E.1 c DISCUSS PENDING AND CONTEMPLATED LITIGATION -TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE - SECTION 551.071 1. DISCUSS PENDING LITIGATION RELATED TO THE CARROLLTON/FARMERS BRANCH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT ATTENDANCE ZONE ISSUE. 2. DISCUSS PENDING LITIGATION RELATIVE TO THE DEBRA WALKER CASE. City Attorney John Boyle presented information on the attendance zone issue. City Manager Richard Escalante updated the City Council on the Walker case. E.2 CONSIDER NECESSARY ACTION ON PERSONNEL MATTERS DISCUSSED IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION. Mayor Phelps reported the appointment to the Valwood Improvement Authority has been postponed until the May 5, 1997, City Council meeting. Mayor Phelps called for necessary action on personnel matters. A motion by Councilwoman Davis, a second by Mayor Pro Tern Moses, all voting "aye," reappointed Clyde James and Matt Wenthold to the Library Board to expire May 1, 1999 and move Susan Saiter and Matt Volume 74, page 75 Wenthold from alternate positions to regular board positions. There are now two alternate positions available. A motion by Councilman Bird, a second by Councilwoman Davis, all voting "aye," reappointed Davis Merritt, Bill Boudreau, and James Robbs to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a term to expire May 1, 2000. E.3 CONSIDER NECESSARY ACTION ON LAND ACQUISITION DISCUSSED IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION. Mayor Phelps reported City staff updated the City Council on land acquisition on 1945 Valley View Lane, Old Farmers Branch and Keenan Bridge Road. Mayor Phelps called the necessary action on land acquisition. A motion by Council Pyle, a second by Mayor Pro Tem Moses, all voting "aye," adopted Resolution No. 97-057 determining the necessity of acquiring the property at 12911 Bee Street for use as part of a public transportation center in Old Farmers Branch area and authorizing the use of condemnation or appropriation for acquiring said property and providing an effective date. E.4 CONSIDER NECESSARY ACTION IN PENDING AND CONTEMPLATED LITIGATION DISCUSSED IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION. Mayor Phelps reported the City Attorney updated the City Council on the school attendance zone issue. Mayor Phelps reported the City Council has directed the City Manager to respond to Mayor Ron Kirk concerning the Walker case. 1. ADJOURNMENT. A motion by Councilwoman Davis, a second by Councilman Bird, all voting "aye", adjourned the City Council meeting of April 21, 1997 at 10:02 P.M. I Volume 74, page 76 City Secretary r TO: City Council of Farmers Branch, Texas In your deliberations regarding the construction of a new Senior Adult Activity Center, we, the undersigned residents of Farmers Branch, strongly urge you to consider the inclusion of an indoor single-level swimming pool in this facility. Swimming and water aerobics are highly recommended by doctors and the American Heart Association as beneficial exercise and therapy. At the present time many area seniors are paying for this activity at facilities outside Farmers Branch. NAME ADDRESS _ f A UA , - - l'rC~/LGr 30/7 f /J.1, , 70 ku W-4 -s I: ~ An -a _y - = s a 3 % -_l_---- '---------82 o)-- Q `3 6 J? Z ~ 7 a4f" ;7~ 3q a TO: City Council of Farmers Branch, Texas In your deliberations regai'ding the construction of a new Senior Adult Activity Center, we, the undersigned residents of Farmers Branch, strongly urge you to consider the inclusion of an indoor single-level swimming pool in this facility. 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MEKKER M.D. A.B.F.P. - AVIATION, FAMILY AND GERIATRIC MEDICINE 1~ j FAA MEDICAL EXAMS - ALL CLASSES q 7 - j ~L Z.- ~ _1: p' „1 1913 WALNUT PLAZA CARROLLTON, TEXAS 75006 Y - = - - a4~~'._ ~ G2 --__-------r--'-¢==--------------- 5 TO: City Council of Farmers Branch, Texas In your deliberations regarding the construction of a new Senior Adult Activity Center, we, the undersigned residents of Farmers Branch, strongly urge you to consider the inclusion of an indoor single-level swimming pool in this facility. Swimming and water aerobics are highly recommended by doctors and the American Heart Association as beneficial exercise and therapy. At the present time many area seniors are paying for this activity at facilities outside Farmers Branch. 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S.n:.:f TO: City Council of Farmers Branch, Texas In your deliberations regatcling the construction of a new Senior Adult Activity Center, we, the undersigned residents of Farmers Branch, strongly urge you to consider the inclusion of an indoor single-level swimming pool in this facility. Swimming and water aerobics are highly recommended by doctors and the American Heart Association as beneficial exercise and therapy. At the present time many area seniors are paying for this activity at facilities outside Farmers Branch. NAME ADDRESS _ , vz: 2, _ 7,- _ s 4 - - - - r= ~ J _ ,.s 6,7 TO: City Council of Farmers Branch, Texas In your deliberations regarding the construction of a new Senior Adult Activity Center', we, the undersigned residents of Farmers Branch, strongly urge you to consider the inclusion of an indoor single-level swimming pool in this facility. Swimming and water aerobics are highly recommended by doctors and the American Heart Association as beneficial exercise and therapy. At the present time many area seniors are paying for this activity at facilities outside Farmers Branch. N ME ADDRES - - - 3 ( - - - - - - J-- - f --t: f X13 - - _ ~Lf---------------------Lf l CaL----_1 L~ - X35 ---Vu _ l - - z--' ----4-----f - /--i l=~`------ - - ---1 - i ---------f--1, -1 --J----------- qj~ - J---- 11 ~I ti 2_ tfix 'N ------------1 - - --------------=3__ - Z%~:: - - - 7,' a 3 ~ TO: City Council of Farmers Branch, Texas In your deliberations regarding the construction of a new Senior Adult Activity Center, we, the undersigned residents of Farmers Branch, strongly urge you to consider the inclusion of an indoor single-level swimming pool in this facility. Swimming and water aerobics are highly recommended by doctors and the American Heart Association as beneficial exercise and therapy. 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NAME ADDRESS r~ - Lit/ &W_ TO: City Council of Farmers Branch, Texas In your deliberations regarding the construction of a new Senior Adult Activity Center, we, the undersigned residents of Farmers Branch, strongly urge you to consider the inclusion of an indoor single-level swimming pool in this facility. Swimming and water aerobics are highly recommended by doctors and the American Heart Association as beneficial exercise and therapy. At the present time many area seniors are paying for this activity at facilities outside Farmers Branch. 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