1997-12-15 CC MinutesCITY OF FARMERS BRANCH
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
DECEMBER 15, 1997
COUNCIL CHAMBER
CITY HALL
7:30 P.M.
The following members of the City Council were present:
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tern
Councilmembers
Bob Phelps
Calla Davis
Charlie Bird
Berry Grubbs
Bill Moses
James Robbs
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 Equipment Services
Director of Public Works
Assistant to the City Manager
Traffic Engineer
Recording Secretary
Richard L. Escalante
Linda Groomer
John F. Burke
John Boyle
Cindee Peters
Donna Huerta
Norma Nichols
Tom Scales
Michael Spicer
Jerry Murawski
Charles Cox
Jeff Fuller
Mary Jane Stevenson
Jimmy Fawcett
Kyle King
Don Moore
Mark Pavageaux
Margaret Somereve
Dave Davis
Suzanne Reynolds
Mayor Phelps called the City Council Meeting of December 15, 1997, to
order at 7:33 P.M. The meeting was televised.
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A.1 INVOCATION.
Councilman Grubbs gave the invocation and Mayor Pro Tem Davis led
the pledge of allegiance to the flag.
A.2 INTRODUCTION OF MISS FARMERS BRANCH 1998.
Mayor Phelps introduce Maurea Briggs who is Miss Farmers Branch
1998.
Ms. Briggs gave a summary of the pageants she has been in and the
upcoming pageant she will be competing in. She also stated she
would like to get involved with the schools and city events.
A.3 RECOGNITION OF THE MAGIC SOCCER CLUB MEMBERS FROM
FARMERS BRANCH.
Mr. Bill Sheveland gave a presentation about the Magic 85 and 82
Girls Soccer Teams. Mr. Sheveland introduced coach Bruno Feretti of
the Magic 85 GirlsTeam and Kelly Winn of the Magic 82 Girls Team.
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Mr. Feretti and Mr. Winn introduced their team members.
A.4 PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT FOR
EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING.
Mayor Phelps presented the award of Financial Reporting Achievement
to Charles Cox, Director of Finance and City Manager Richard
Escalante.
Mayor Phelps stated this is the eighth consecutive year the City has
received this award.
A.5 CONSIDER ACCEPTANCE OF A DONATION FROM THE FARMERS
BRANCH WOMAN'S CLUB OF $953.22 TO PURCHASE A PORTABLE
LECTERN FOR THE SENIOR CENTER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION.
Mayor Phelps presented the following information. The Farmers
Branch Woman's Club would like to donate funds to the City of
Farmers Branch to purchase a portable lectern with microphone and
speaker to be used at the Farmers Branch Senior Adult Activity Center.
The lectern would be used at the Senior Center for numerous activities
such as meetings, classes, and guest speakers.
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The Parks and Recreation Director recommends the City Council
accept the donation from the Farmers Branch Woman's Club to
purchase a portable lectern.
Mrs. Jackie Deaton, President of the Farmers Branch Woman's Club,
presented a check for $973.22 to the City for the purchase a portable
lectern with microphone and speaker to be used at the Farmers Branch
Senior Adult Activity Center.
A motion by Mayor Pro Tern Davis, seconded by Councilman Moses,
all voting "aye, accepted the donation from the Farmers Branch
Woman's Club of $973.22 to purchase a portable lectern and to send
the appropriate letter.
A.6 PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARDS
Mayor Phelps presented a fifteen year employee service award to Cary
Walker of the Public Works Department.
Mayor Phelps presented a fifteen year employee service award to
Steve Lamb of the Public Works Department.
A.7 PRESENTATION OF BOARD APPLICATIONS.
There were no applications presented.
A.8 REPORT ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS
Mayor Phelps gave a brief summary of the items discussed in Study
Session held prior to the regular meeting.
CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING AS CONSENT ITEMS AND TAKE THE
APPROPRIATE ACTION B.1 - B.B.
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 Davis, seconded by Councilman Bird, all
voting "aye," approved the following items on the Consent Agenda.
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B.1 APPROVED MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF
DECEMBER 1, 1997.
B.2 APPROVED MINUTES OF SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF
DECEMBER 2, 1997.
B.3 APPROVED THE REQUEST BY SUNG KWANG PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH FOR FINAL PLAT APPROVAL.
B.4 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 97-192 APPROVING THE FINAL
PLAT FOR MERCER CROSSING ADDITION AND ACCEPTING
OFF-SITE DRAINAGE, ACCESS, FIRE LANE, AND UTILITY
EASEMENTS.
B.5 APPROVED AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE
RELEASE OF LIABILITY FORMS WITH: GJSI-TEXAS, INC.,
TEACHERS INSURANCE & ANNUITY ASSOCIATION OF
AMERICA AND PRENTISS PROPERTIES LIMITED, INC. FOR USE
OF THEIR PARKING FACILITIES FOR SPECIAL EVENTS HELD
DURING THE 1998 CALENDAR YEAR.
B.6 ADOPTED ORDINANCE NO. 2365 EXTENDING A FRANCHISE
GRANTED TO SOUTHWESTERN BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY
BY THE PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE NO. 2309 AND
ORDINANCE NO. 1988.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH,
TEXAS, EXTENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2309 EXTENDING
A FRANCHISE GRANTED TO SOUTHWESTERN BELL
TELEPHONE COMPANY BY THE PASSAGE OF
ORDINANCE NO. 1988 ON JUNE 1, 1992, WITH AN
EFFECTIVE DATE OF JULY 1, 1992, AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
B.7 APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. 97-194 AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY
OF FARMERS BRANCH AND TVMAX COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
DBA OPTEL, A PRIVATE SWITCH PROVIDER RELATIVE TO
PROVIDING 9-1-1 SERVICE AT CORTESIA AT PARKSIDE
APARTMENTS, 3990 SPRING VALLEY ROAD, FARMERS
BRANCH.
B.8 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 97-193 APPROVING A
SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 2 TO THE CONGESTION
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MITIGATION AND AIR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT
WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
CA CITY MANAGER REPORTS.
City Manager Richard Escalante presented an informative report on the
status of various projects and activities in the City.
Mayor Phelps asked where the recycling of Christmas tree would take
place.
Mr. Jeff Fuller, Director of Parks and Recreation, stated Christmas
trees will be recycled at Oran Good Park on Saturday, December 27,
1997 and January 3, 1998.
Mr. Escalante stated he would like to wish all the viewers and
employees a Merry Christmas.
C.2 PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF SID
HOLLINGSWORTH, ON BEHALF OF KWIK INDUSTRIES, INC., FOR A
SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THE SALE, SERVICE AND
INSTALLATION OF TIRES, BATTERIES, AND ACCESSORIES AT
13303 JOSEY LANE, WITHIN THE LOCAL RETAIL-2 (LR-2) ZONING
DISTRICT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Phelps presented the following information. On November 6,
1995, the City Council granted a specific use permit to Kwik
Industries, Inc., to operate a tune-up shop, Kwik Kar Lube & Tune,
at13303 Josey Lane.
In addition to the tune-up shop operations, Kwik Industries, would like
to provide the sale, service and installation of brakes within the
existing building currently used for the tune-up shop.
The sale, service and installation of brakes is permitted within the
Local Retail-2 (LR-2) zoning district subject to approval of a specific
use permit.
The Planning and Zoning Commission, by unanimous vote,
recommends the specific use permit subject to the following
conditions:
1. That the specific use permit for "Tires, Batteries and
Accessories" be limited to brake installations, sales and service
only.
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2. That all sales, service and installation of brakes be conducted
exclusively within the building.
3. That all vehicles shall be kept within the building during hours in
which the facility providing the tune-up service and the sale,
service and installation of brakes is not open to the public.
4. That there be no outdoor storage of brake parts.
5. That there be no automotive repair conducted on the property.
Mayor Phelps opened the public hearing.
Mr. Sid Hollingsworth, 4725 Nall Road, stated he would be available
to answer any questions the Council may have.
A motion by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Robbs, all
voting "aye," closed the public hearing.
Councilman Bird asked what the hours of operation would be.
Mr. Bob Lipske, owner and operator of Kwik Kar Lube and Tune,
stated his operation will be open six days a week, Monday through
Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and closed
on Sundays.
Councilman Moses asked Mr. Hollingsworth if he was in agreement
with the recommendations made by the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
Mr. Hollingsworth replied he was in agreement with the
recommendations.
There being no further discussion, a motion by Councilman Moses,
seconded by Councilman Robbs, all voting "aye," approved the
following captioned Ordinance No. 2369 approving the specific use
permit as requested.
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
"TIRES, BATTERIES, AND ACCESSORIES" PROVIDING FOR
THE SALE, SERVICE, AND INSTALLATION OF BRAKES AT
13303 JOSEY LANE, AND WITHIN THE LOCAL RETAIL-2 (LR-
2) ZONING DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY OF FINE
NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND ($2,000.00)
DOLLARS FOR EACH OFFENSE; PROVIDING FOR
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SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF; AND
DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
C.3 PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF THE WOOLLEY
HOTEL COMPANY FOR A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT FOR A 13-STORY,
300 ROOM, ALL SUITES HOTEL TO BE LOCATED AT 14031 NORTH
DALLAS PARKWAY, WITHIN THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NUMBER
42 ZONING DISTRICT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Phelps presented the following information. The subject
property is a 3.25 acre vacant tract located on the west side of the
North Dallas Parkway immediately north of the Tenet office building
and approximately 680 feet south of Spring Valley Road. The Specific
Use Permit request is for a 13-story, 300 room, all-suites hotel with a
one story underground parking garage.
The hotel's main entrance will face North Dallas Parkway. The inside
of the hotel will feature an eleven story atrium. The exterior finish will
be primarily stucco of a tan-bronze color. The color and style of the
roof will be an orange-red Spanish mission design. The top of the
building will feature a dome.
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The proposed hotel is consistent with the recommendations of the
Comprehensive Plan and except for the minimum lot requirement of 4
acres, satisfies Ordinance No. 2249 which establishes criteria by
which City Council may evaluate hotel requests.
The minimum lot size may be waived by Council following
recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission should the
hotel facility be determined to be an appropriate use of the property.
The Planning and Zoning Commission, by unanimous vote,
recommends that the Specific Use Permit be approved subject to the
following conditions:
1. Documentation from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
approving the proposed hotel's height shall be provided to Staff
prior to issuance of building permits.
2. Should any of the trees along the North Dallas Parkway have to
be replaced due to death, disease or any other reason,
replacement trees shall be of a species approved by Staff and
no less than 4 inches in caliper at time of planting.
3. The proposed Jasmine ground cover shall be planted 12 inches
on center.
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4. The dumpster shall be relocated approximately 9 feet to the east
subject to Staff approval
5. All fire lanes shall have a minimum inside turning radius of 26
feet and a minimum outside radius of 50 feet.
Mayor Phelps opened the public hearing.
Mr. Steven Sandstrom, Sandstrom Architects, 1775 N. Skyline Drive,
Orem, Utah, stated he is representing Woolley Hotel Company. He
showed the Council a rendering of the hotel and stated they are
looking forward to working on this project. He stated that Woolley
Hotel has built hotels throughout the United States and Mexico but
this will be the first in their hometown of Farmers Branch.
A motion by Councilman Bird, seconded by Councilman Grubbs, all
voting "aye," closed the public hearing.
Mayor Pro Tern Davis asked if there is an operator for this hotel.
Mr. Christopher Pape, 3210 Beltline, General Counsel for Woolley
Hotel Company, stated they are engaged in discussion with an
operator and as part of their financing agreement it has to be a full-
service luxury hotel. Currently, the operators that are being
considered cannot be disclosed. The perspective operators will be
required to be a four star luxury hotel chair with room service.
Mayor Phelps stated the rendering is on the screen so home viewers
are able to view it.
Mayor Pro Tern Davis asked what happens in the event that the
prospective hotel operator or different owner wants to come in and
not use the proposed design or style should Council approve it. She
stated the City is granting a specific use permit to allow a hotel on
that site and inquired as to whether a change in the approved design
would prompt a return to City Council to approve such a change.
Mr. Escalante explained a site plan that depicts both the proposed
hotel's interior and exterior features would be included as a part of the
ordinance granting the specific use permit and, therefore, if there were
any deviation from that design, they would be required to come back
for an amendment of the specific use permit. They would have to go
through the same procedure as was followed to receive this specific
use permit. He emphasized again, if there should be any change in the
approved design it would have to come before the Planning and Zoning
Commission and the City Council for amendment.
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Councilman Grubbs stated if the request is approved, the Council
would essentially be granting a variance to the 4 acres requirement.
He asked if the rationale for granting the variance is based on the fact
that some of the required parking would be placed underground.
Mr. Michael Spicer, Planning Director, stated in staff's view, the
overall quality of the operation warranted an exception to the minimum
lot requirement. Further, he stated the applicant could provide
additional parking underground if desired. Mr. Spicer stated the
parking that is being provided on the area that is in TU Electric's right-
of-way would primarily serve as overflow for special events.
Councilman Grubbs asked whether there is underground parking
proposed.
Mr. Spicer replied there will be one level of underground parking.
Councilman Grubbs also asked if there will be an easement to
accommodate overflow traffic.
Mr. Spicer replied there will be.
Mayor Phelps asked if it was going to be paved.
Mr. Spicer replied it would be paved.
Mr. Spicer stated the underground parking garage is relatively small
and wraps around the south and east side of the building below grade.
Councilman Bird asked Mr. Sandstrom if he was familiar with the
conditions recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Mr. Sandstrom replied he does not have any problems with the five
conditions recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Councilman Bird asked when would construction begin.
Mr. Sandstrom stated a complete set of drawings would delivered to
the City by mid January, and after receiving a building permit would
start as soon as possible.
Mr. Escalante stated, relative to the 4 acre minimum lot requirement,
that when it was adopted, there was provision made in the ordinance
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that would allow for approval of a lot size less than 4 acres if
operation of facilities, designs, and layouts so warranted.
Mr. Escalante stated this is not a variance such as that to be
considered by the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Rather this is an
exception the Council may grant if it finds the proposal is an
appropriate use, design, and layout for the site.
Mr. Escalante stated an exception would be appropriate if the proposal
achieves the mission established by the ordinance, that is, to make
sure there is orderly and positive development for the community. He
stated, in this case, the City staff and the Planning and Zoning
Commission found that an exception to the minimum lot acre should
be granted.
There being no further discussion, a motion by Councilman Bird,
seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Davis, all voting "aye," approved the
following captioned Ordinance No. 2368 with a Specific Use Permit
and 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
HOTEL WITHIN THE PLANNNED DEVELOPMENT NUMBER 42
(PD-42) ZONING DISTRICT ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE
DALLAS NORTH TOLLWAY APPROXIMATELY 680 FEET
SOUTH OF SPRING VALLEY ROAD (14031 NORTH DALLAS
PARKWAY), PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE
SUM OF TWO THOUSAND ($2,000.00) DOLLARS; PROVIDING
FOR INJUNCTIVE RELIEF; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
Mr. Sandstrom complimented the Planning and Zoning staff and stated
doing business with the City of Farmers Branch was a pleasant
experience.
C.4 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 97-191 APPROVING A
DEVELOPER'S CONTRACT WITH WESTERRA, PARKSIDE L.P. FOR
PARKSIDE CENTER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Phelps presented the following information. Westerra, Parkside
L.P. has received site concept plan approval for 35 acres of
undeveloped land located at the southwest corner of Spring Valley
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Road and Midway Road. The site plan approval required fire lanes,
water lines, sewer lines, and drainage improvements.
A Developer's Contract is also required. The Developer's Contract
obligates the Developer to plat the property; install streets, sidewalks,
water, sewer, and storm sewer, improvements. The Developer must
provide a drainage plan, maintain and operate all storm water
detention facilities, drainage and floodway easements. The Developer
is required to maintain landscape, irrigation, street pavers, and other
structures installed by the Developer which are located within street
rights-of-way and common areas. The Developer is also required to
contribute $100,000 for a portion of the cost of the future bridge and
extension of Park Bridge Boulevard to the south when the rest of the
Mobil Tract develops. The remainder of the cost will be borne by the
developer of the Mobil Tract.
Approval of the final plat for Parkside Center is a separate agenda item
at this Council meeting.
The City Attorney and the City Engineer recommend adoption of
Resolution No. 97-191 approving the Developer's Contract with
Westerra, Parkside L.P. for Parkside Center.
Mr. Keith Thomas, representing Westerra, stated he would be available
to answer any questions the Council may have.
Mayor Pro Tern Davis asked if this project will be a hotel, apartments
or all of it.
Mr. Thomas replied the agreement with the developer includes all of
the public infrastructure needed to go in for the improvements of
apartments, townhouses, hotels, and retail.
Mayor Pro Tern Davis asked what type of retail would be located in
the development.
Mr. Thomas stated the purchaser of the property will be submitting to
the Planning and Zoning Commission on the December 22, 1997, two
retail pieces that are located on Midway Road. Mr. Thomas stated
restaurants have also been contacted regarding this project.
Mayor Pro Tern Davis asked if drive-thru restaurants are allowed on
the Mobil site.
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Mr. Thomas replied they are allowed with a specific use permit. He
stated the 34 acres described in the developer's agreement between
the property owner and developer does not contain any of those uses.
There being no further discussion, a motion by Councilman Robbs,
seconded by Councilman Moses, all voting "aye," adopted Resolution
No. 97-191 approving the Developer's Contract with Westerra,
Parkside L.P. for Parkside Center.
C.5 CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF WESTERRA, PARKSIDE L.P. FOR FINAL
PLAT APPROVAL OF PARKSIDE CENTER AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION.
Mayor Phelps presented the following information. The subject
property includes approximately 35 acres of undeveloped land located
at the southwest corner of Spring Valley Road and Midway Road. The
property is zoned Planned Development District No. 64. It has never
been platted.
The property is being platted to establish lots, street rights-of-way,
and easements for utilities, fire lanes, and sidewalks. Approximately
3.4 acres will be dedicated for streets and 1 acre for open space and
storm water detention. The remaining property will be developed for
multi-family residential, office, retail, and hotel uses.
The final plat is consistent with the preliminary plat and conceptional
site plan as approved by the Planning & Zoning Commission on July
28, 1997 and the conceptional site plan as approved by City Council
on August 18, 1997. The plat complies with all City requirements for
final plat approval.
A Developer's Contract for Parkside Center is another item on this
agenda.
The Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously recommends that the
final plat be approved.
There being no discussion, a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Davis,
seconded by Councilman Bird, all voting "aye," approved the final plat
for Parkside Center.
C.6 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 97-195 APPROVING THE
FINAL PLAT OF VIVIAN FIELD MIDDLE SCHOOL AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION.
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Mayor Phelps presented the following information. The subject
property is a 12.97 acre tract of land located at the southwest corner
of Richland Avenue and Dennis Lane. The property is zoned One-
Family Residence District 6.
Vivian Field Middle School plans to add a new cafeteria to the
southern portion of the complex and is converting the existing
cafeteria to classrooms.
The property has never been platted and is now being platted to
dedicate fire lanes and right-of-way corner clips along Richland Avenue
at Goodwater Street and at Dennis Lane. Staff has reviewed the plat,
and it is consistent with the preliminary plat as approved by Planning
and Zoning on September 29, 1997. The Carrollton-Farmers Branch
Independent School District has requested that the platting fees
totaling $1,135 be waived.
The Planning & Zoning Commission recommends, by unanimous vote,
that the plat be approved.
Mr. Ricardo Ordonez, Hennessey Engineering, 1409 3rd Street,
Carrollton, representing Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School
District, stated he would be available to answer any questions.
Mr. Escalante explained the difference between Versions A and B of
Resolution No. 97-195 outlined by the Planning and Zoning
Commission.
There being no further discussion, a motion by Councilman Grubbs,
seconded by Councilman Moses, all voting "aye, adopted Resolution
No. 97-195 (Version A) approving the final plat for Vivian Field Middle
School and waiving the platting fees.
D.1 CONSIDER ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 2366 ADOPTING POLICIES
CONCERNING NON-RESIDENT USE OF LIBRARY AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Phelps presented the following information. At the December
1, 1997 City Council meeting, W.T. White High School students
participating in the City's Student Government Day recommended that
the Manske Library's non-resident fee policy be waived for students
attending their school. The City Council directed staff to prepare the
appropriate ordinance for City Council consideration to allow all non-
resident W.T. White High School students to obtain library cards at no
cost to students.
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In 1982, the City Council voted to charge a non-resident fee to
residents of those cities that charge Farmers Branch residents a fee.
An exception to this fee was for elementary and secondary school
students who attend school in Farmers Branch. Library cards are also
provided at no charge to the owner or manager of businesses within
the City regardless of where they live.
At their December 4 meeting, the Library Board stated their support of
the City Council approval to waive the non-resident fee for students
attending W.T. White High school.
The Library Director recommends adopting Ordinance No. 2366
adopting policies concerning non-resident use of the Library.
Mayor Pro Tern Davis suggested a letter be sent to the W.T. White
High School student government day participants explaining the City
Council adopted their recommendation.
A motion by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Bird, all
voting "aye," adopted the following captioned Ordinance No. 2366
adopting policies concerning non-resident use of the Farmers Branch
Manske Library including the waiving of fees for W.T. White High
School students.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS,
ADOPTING POLICIES CONCERNING NON-RESIDENT USE OF
LIBRARY BY AMENDING THE CITY CODE CHAPTER 16
SECTION 16-7, AND DECLARAING AN AFFECTIVE DATE.
D.2 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 97-190 AUTHORIZING THE
PURCHASE OF VIDEO TRAFFIC MONITORING EQUIPMENT FOR THE
INCIDENT DETECTION AND RESPONSE PROJECT FROM ALFORD
MEDIA SERVICES INCORPORATED AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION.
Mayor Phelps presented the following information. The Incident
Detection and Response Project is budgeted in the 1997-98 DART
Local Assistance Program Budget in the amount of $360,350.
The project includes an allocation of $150,000 for the purchase of
video monitoring equipment. Twenty-four companies obtained
specifications for the video monitoring equipment. Three proposals
were received and opened on November 13, 1997.
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The proposals have been analyzed by City staff and negotiations have
been conducted with two of the companies that submitted proposals.
The third company's proposal addressed only two of the required
seventeen bid items and is considered non-responsive. The best
proposal was submitted by Alford Media Services, Inc. in the amount
of $97,395.93.
The Traffic Engineer and the City Engineer recommend adopting
Resolution No. 97-190 authorizing the purchase of video traffic
monitoring equipment from Alford Media Services, Inc. in the amount
of $97,395.93.
Mayor Phelps asked if there was anyone wishing to speak on this
agenda item.
No one came forward.
Mr. Escalante stated for the record he received a letter from bidder
Ridgemont Electronics which raised a few issues. He stated a copy of
the letter was submitted to the City Attorney and to each
Councilmember.
Mr. Escalante also stated the Council did discuss the letter during the
Study Session Meeting.
There being no further discussion, a motion by Councilman Grubbs,
seconded by Councilman Robbs, all voting "aye," adopted Resolution
No. 97-190 authorizing the purchase of video traffic monitoring
equipment from Alford Media Services, Inc.
D.3 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 97-186 AWARDING A BID
FOR THE ANNUAL SUPPLY OF READY-MIX CONCRETE AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Phelps presented the following information. 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 November 24,
1997 and all bids met specifications.
Redi-Mix, Inc. submitted the lowest bid meeting specifications in the
amount of $50.00 per cubic yard for regular strength concrete picked
up, $56.00 per cubic yard for high strength concrete picked-up,
$58.00 per cubic yard for regular strength concrete delivered, and
$64.00 per cubic yard for high strength concrete delivered.
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Funds in the amount of $64,750.00 are available in the 1997-1998
Public Works operating budget and $10,000.00 is available in the
1997-1998 Parks and Recreation operating budget for a total amount
of $74,750.00.
The Director of Public Works and the Director of Parks and Recreation
recommend adopting Resolution No. 97-186 awarding a bid for the
purchase of the annual supply of ready-mix concrete to Redi-Mix, Inc.
for a total amount not to exceed $74,750.00.
Councilman Grubbs asked if the City could piggyback with the County
to purchase redi-mix concrete to receive a better price.
Mr. Mark Pavageaux, Director of Public Works, stated the County does
not purchase concrete.
There being no further discussion, a motion by Councilman Moses,
seconded by Councilman Robbs, all voting "aye," adopted Resolution
No. 97-186 awarding a bid for the purchase of the annual supply of
ready-mix concrete to Redi-Mix Inc. for a total amount not to exceed
$74,750.00.
D.4 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 97-187 AWARDING A BID
FOR THE PURCHASE OF A SUPPLY OF TYPE "D" ASPHALT AND
TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Phelps presented the following information. Bid requests for
the purchase of a supply of Type "D" Asphalt were sent to two
vendors. Two bids were received and opened on November 24, 1997
and both bids met specifications.
Bids are based on estimated quantities since needs for the material
fluctuate.
Marock Inc. submitted the lowest bid at a unit price bid of $20.00 per
ton. Funds in the amount of $75,000.00 are available in the 1997-
1997 Public Works operating budget for this purchase.
The Director of Public Works recommends adopting Resolution No. 97-
187 awarding a bid for the purchase of a supply of Type "D" Asphalt
for a unit price of $20.00 per ton, with the total purchase not to
exceed $75,000.00.
Mayor Phelps stated the business selected to deliver asphalt would
need to be located close to the City so the asphalt will remain hot.
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There being no further discussion, a motion by Councilman Moses,
seconded by Councilman Grubbs, all voting "aye," adopted Resolution
No. 97-187 awarding a bid for the purchase of a supply of type "D"
Asphalt for unit price of $20.00 per ton, with the total purchase not to
exceed $75,000.00.
D.5 CONSIDER COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORTS AND REQUESTS AND TAKE
THE APPROPRIATE ACTION EXPLANATION.
Mr. Escalante stated he attended a meeting of the Innovation Group
last week. He stated he chairs the Texas Innovation Group and
coordinates group activities in Texas. The meeting was held for the
Board to plan a conference that will be held on Transforming
Government to include sessions on Changes that Government will be
Facing in the Future. They also conducted other business.
Mr. Escalante stated he is involved because the Innovation Group will
be hiring a person to coordinate training for the region. He stated
there are a number of training programs held at City Hall for the region
and he would like to continue this practice. He stated this group
provides a number of training programs that keep city employees
current on new technology.
D.6 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION.
Mr. Nick Korba, 13210 Shahan, stated the building on Tanglewood
and Brookhaven has not been removed as promised.
Mayor Phelps stated he could not discuss this issue but he did speak
to the owner of the property. The owner stated he is removing his
belongings and will be removing the building. Mayor Phelps stated the
owner is also interested in selling the building.
Mr. Korba stated on Spring Valley there are weeds six feet tall and
now we have construction going on and people are walking in the
street.
Mayor Phelps asked where on Spring Valley.
Mr. Korba replied by the apartments close to the bridge. He stated
there was an accident and he is concerned the City will be liable.
Mayor Phelps stated staff will check into the situation.
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Mr. Korba commented there still is no sidewalk in front of the Library.
He stated he was promised a year ago the Library would have a
sidewalk so residents could walk to the Library.
Mr. Escalante stated the sidewalk project is in the City's budget and in
the Public Works work plan.
Mr. Jerry Murawski, City Engineer, stated the design is almost
completed and will go out for bids after the new year.
Mr. Korba stated on the southeast corner of the Library the sidewalk is
sunken over six inches. He is concerned the Library will flood with
any rain fall.
Mayor Phelps stated staff will look into the matter.
Mayor Phelps wished everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy New Year,
and a very safe holiday season.
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 EXPLAINED THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED INTO
EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 7:20 P.M. AND CONCLUDED AT 7:28 P.M. FOR
THE GENERAL SESSION. 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 APPOINTMENTS TO THE HISTORICAL PRESERVATION
AND RESTORATION BOARD.
2. DISCUSS APPOINTMENTS TO THE NORTH DALLAS COUNTY
WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION.
Mayor Phelps and members of the City Council discussed appointments
to various boards.
E.1 b DISCUSS LAND ACQUISITIONS -TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 551.072
1. DISCUSS LAND ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT
13109 BEE STREET.
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Mayor Phelps stated staff gave a report on possible land acquisition.
E.2 CONSIDER NECESSARY ACTION ON PERSONNEL MATTERS
DISCUSSED IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION.
Mayor Phelps called for necessary action on personnel matters.
A motion by Mayor Pro Tern Davis, a second by Deputy Mayor Pro Tern
Bird, all voting "aye", reappointed Glenna Grimmer, Ron Doerler, Jackie
Deaton and Betty Thacker to the Historical Preservation and Restoration
Board for a term to expire January 1, 2000.
A motion by Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Bird, a second by Councilman
Moses, all voting "aye", reappointed Richard Escalante, Charles Cox,
and John Burke to the North Dallas County Water Supply Corporation
for a term to expire January 1, 2001.
E.3 CONSIDER NECESSARY ACTION ON LAND ACQUISITION DISCUSSED
IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION.
Mayor Phelps called for necessary action on land acquisition.
A motion by Councilman Grubbs, a second by Councilman Robbs, all
voting "aye", approved the deposit of $50,000 into the Dallas County
Court registry or in lieu authorize the City Manager to extend a $50,000
offer to the property owners to acquire the property addressed as
13109 Bee Street.
F.1 ADJOURNMENT.
A motion by Councilman Grubbs, a second by Deputy Mayor Pro Tern
Bird, all voting "aye," adjourned the City Council meeting of December
15, 1997, at 8:52 p.m.
Mayor
City Secretary
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