2007-01-22 CC MinutesCity of Farmers Branch
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
City Hall Plaza
13000 William Dodson Parkway
Farmers Branch, Texas
Monday, January 22, 2007
6:30 p.m.
The following members of the City Council were present:
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tern
Deputy Mayor Pro Tern
Councilmembers
Bob Phelps
Ben Robinson
Tim O'Hare
Charlie Bird
Bill Moses
Jim Smith
The following members of the Administration were present:
City Manager
Linda Groomer
Assistant City Manager
Mary Jane Stevenson
Assistant City Manager
Greg Vick
City Secretary
Cindee Peters
City Attorney
John Boyle
City Attorney
Matthew Boyle
City Engineering
Jerry Murawski
Director of Economic Development
Norma Nichols Reed
Assistant to the City Manager
John Roach
Finance Director
Charles Cox
Director of Public Works
Mark Pavageaux
Director of Parks and Recreation
Jeff Fuller
Library Director
Danita Barber
Police Chief
Sid Fuller
Fire Chief
Kyle King
Director of Community Services
Michael Spicer
Director of Communications
Tom Bryson
Director of Equipment Services
Don Moore
Recording Secretary
Suzanne Reynolds
Mayor Phelps called the City Council meeting of January 22, 2007 to order at 6:30 p.m. The
meeting was televised.
A.1 INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
Brother Eddy Ketchersid gave the invocation and Councilman Moses led the pledge of
allegiance.
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A.2 CONSIDER PRESENTATION AND DONATION(S) TO FARMERS BRANCH
LEGAL DEFENSE FUND BY MIKE GALLAGHER, AND OTHERS, AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mike Gallagher, 6400 Beltline Road, Irving, Texas, with 660 KSKY AM radio talk show,
spoke regarding the City's stance on illegal immigration donations and presented the
Council with a donation of $10,085 to the Legal Defense Fund.
Mayor Phelps presented Mr. Gallagher with a certificate of appreciation in recognition of
his fundraising efforts on behalf of the City's Legal Defense Fund.
David Koch, 3243 Brincrest, presented donations to the Council on behalf of the web site
www.farrnersbranchlegaldefensefund.com. He presented the Council with $2,100 from
the web site and a $250 check from Madge Carroll, 3333 Rolling Knoll Dr. Mr. Koch
also presented Mr. Gallagher with a Farmers Branch cap and jacket.
Robin Bernier, 13830 Heartside Place, made a donation to the Legal Defense Fund for
$100 and presented a check from her friend Elfrida Russell of Dallas in the amount of
$100 to the Legal Defense Fund.
Mayor Phelps recognized Bill Glancy's donation $200 to the legal defense fund.
Two of the guests in the audience presented the Mayor checks for the Legal Defense
Fund.
A.3 PRESENTATION OF BOARD APPLICATIONS.
There were no applications presented.
A.4 REPORT ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS.
Mayor Phelps and the City Council gave a brief summary of the items discussed in Study
Session.
Mayor Phelps introduced Texas House of Representative Rafael Anchia of District 103.
Mr. Anchia commented that immigrants contribute an aggregate of approximately $17
billion annually to the state economy. He suggested that the Council work with members
of the community to ask the federal government for assistance in resolving this issue. He
stated he recognized that illegal immigrants have placed a large financial burden on
municipalities. He offered his assistance to mediate and bring the differing sides together
for a win-win solution.
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Mayor Phelps announced that the State of the City, which was held on Thursday, January
18th, was a great success. He thanked Representative Anchia and Representative Jim
Jackson for being in attendance, along with 225 other guests.
A.5 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT BY MAYOR PHELPS - ANNOUNCING
APPOINTMENT OF CITY MANAGER GARY D. GREER.
Mayor Phelps presented the following information. Following an extensive nationwide
search, the Farmers Branch City Council has voted unanimously to name Gary D. Greer
as the new City Manager. Bringing more than 20 years of experience in public and
private management with him, Mr. Greer began his career in University Park, Texas in
1985 and comes to us most recently from his job as City Administrator of Grand Island,
Nebraska.
In Grand Island, he was instrumental in the construction of a library expansion, new fire
station and law enforcement center. Prior to service in Grand Island, Mr. Greer served as
City Manager in Kearney, Nebraska and Manhattan, Kansas and worked in private
industry as vice president of a steel company.
A graduate of Park University with a degree in Political Science, Mr. Greer earned his
Master of Public Administration from the University of Kansas. He is an International
City/County Management Association credentialed City Manager. He was designated as
"Outstanding Young Nebraskan" by the Nebraska Jaycees and has won management
awards from the International City/County Management Association and the University
of Kansas.
Mr. Greer succeeds Linda Groomer who will retire from Farmers Branch in March after
35 years in local government service, the past 12 in Farmers Branch, serving the last
three as City Manager. In order to facilitate a seamless transition, Ms. Groomer has
agreed to stay with the City until Mr. Greer assumes the position on March 19.
Mr. Greer and his wife of 22 years, Cosette, have twin daughters, Haley and Caley, 20,
who are education majors at the University of Nebraska, Kearney, and one son, Andy, 18,
a senior in high school.
B.0 CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING AS CONSENT ITEMS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION.
Paul Heller, 13806 Wooded Creek Drive, presented a correction to the minutes of the
City Council meeting of January 8, 2007, to the caption for agenda item D.1, Ordinance
No. 2900.
A motion by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem O'Hare, seconded by Councilman Smith, all voting
"aye," accepted the Consent Agenda as presented with the amendments to the minutes,
with the deletion of May 22, 2007 in the caption of the ordinance.
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B.1 APPROVED MINUTES OF SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS OF
DECEMBER 14, 2006, DECEMBER 15, 2006, DECEMBER 19, 2006,
JANUARY 4, 2007, JANUARY 12, 2007, AND JANUARY 17, 2007.
B.2 APPROVED MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF JANUARY 8, 2007.
B.3 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2007-007 APPROVING THE REQUEST BY
STARLITE SIGNS ON BEHALF OF PARK WEST I, INC. FOR SITE PLAN
APPROVAL OF AN ATTACHED WALL SIGN, INCLUDING VARIANCES
TO SIGNAGE HEIGHT AND SIZE REQUIREMENTS AT 1605 LBJ
FREEWAY, WITHIN PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NO. 78.
B.4 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2007-008 ACCEPTING A PETITION FROM
RESIDENTS FOR AUTHORIZATION OF THE INSTALLATION OF ROAD
HUMPS ALONG THE 2500-2600 BLOCKS OF HAVENHURST STREET
BETWEEN DENNIS LANE AND BEE STREET.
C.0 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 2007-010 ADOPTING THE
COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT AND REPORT TO
MANAGEMENT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2006 AS
SUBMITTED BY DELOITTE AND TOUCHE, LLP, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION.
Mayor Phelps presented the following information. The City Charter requires an annual
audit by an independent Certified Public Accountant. The audit for the year ended
September 30, 2006 has been completed, and the Comprehensive Annual Financial
Report and Report to Management have been submitted to City Council. Copies of both
reports are available to the public at the Farmers Branch Manske Library and the
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report is available on the City's web page.
City staff recommends adopting Resolution No. 2007-010 adopting the Comprehensive
Annual Financial Report and Report to Management for the fiscal year ended September
30, 2006.
Finance Director Charles Cox stated Director Reem Samra from Deloitte & Touche was
present and would be available to answer any questions of the Council.
A motion by Mayor Pro Tern Robinson, seconded by Councilman Moses, all voting
"aye," adopted Resolution No. 2007-010 adopting the Comprehensive Annual Report and
Report to Management.
C.1 PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 2902 APPROVING
THE REQUEST FROM UNIQUE MOTOR CARS, INC. FOR A SPECIFIC USE
PERMIT TO ALLOW AN AUTO MANUFACTURING, ASSEMBLY AND
MAINTENANCE FACILITY WITHIN AN EXISTING BUILDING LOCATED AT
13995 DIPLOMAT DRIVE, AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF DIPLOMAT
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DRIVE AND DELEGATE DRIVE, WITHIN PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NO. 22
ZONING DISTRICT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Phelps presented the following information. Unique Motor Cars is an existing
auto manufacturing, assembly and maintenance business located at 13950 Senlac Drive.
A specific use permit was approved in 2003 for this location. Unique Motor Cars now
proposes to expand its operations to include a portion of an existing building located on
an adjacent 5.92-acre property to the east.
The applicant seeks approval of a specific use permit to occupy approximately 25,500
square feet of the existing 102,000 square foot office/warehouse building at 13995
Diplomat Drive. The intended use of the space is for auto manufacturing, assembly and
maintenance. The applicant intends to build, refurbish and maintain limited edition
vehicles, the same activities that take place in the existing location at 13950 Senlac Drive.
Operations include taking an original classic car body and chassis and installing a new
engine, power train and other items as requested by the customer. Except for
transporting vehicles between the current location and the proposed location, all
operations shall occur inside the building; there will be no activities outside the building,
nor shall there be any outside storage. No exterior changes are proposed to the existing
building or site.
The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommends approval of the
proposed specific use permit, including the associated site plan and plan of operation,
with the following condition:
All plant material shall be installed in accordance with the approved landscape plan prior
to issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
Prior to consideration of this request by the Planning and Zoning Commission, the
subject property had minor deficiencies with respect to existing plant material and the
current approved landscape plan. Subsequent to the Commission's meeting, the property
owner installed the missing plant material; therefore, the condition is no longer necessary.
Mayor Phelps opened the public hearing.
Mike J. Stone, 2750 N. Stemmons, Suite 1001, Dallas, was present representing the
applicant.
Kerry Keating, CEO of Unique Motor Cars, Inc., 13995 Diplomat Drive, Ste 200, was
present and available to answer any questions of the Council.
A motion by Councilman Moses, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Robinson, all voting
"aye," closed the public hearing.
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Mayor Phelps congratulated Unique Motor Cars for expanding their business in Farmers
Branch. He noted the record sale of an American car on January 20 of a 1966 Shelby
Cobra for $5.5 million.
There being no further discussion, a motion by Councilman Bird, seconded by
Councilman Moses, all voting "aye," adopted the following captioned Ordinance No.
2902 approving the specific use permit including the associated site plan drawings and
plan of operation.
ORDINANCE NUMBER 2902
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS,
AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS, BY GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE
PERMIT TO ALLOW AN APPROXIMATE 25,500 SQUARE FOOT AUTO
MANUFACTURING, ASSEMBLY AND MAINTENANCE FACILITY,
WITHIN AN EXISTING APPROXIMATE 102,000 SQUARE FOOT
BUILDING LOCATED ON A 5.92-ACRE TRACT AT 13995 DIPLOMAT
DRIVE AND WITHIN THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NUMBER 22 (PD-
22) ZONING DISTRICT; PROVIDING FOR A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE;
PROVIDING A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO
THOUSAND ($2,000.00) DOLLARS; PROVIDING FOR INJUNCTIVE
RELIEF; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
C.2 PUBLIC HEARING: DISCUSS AND CONSIDER THE ADOPTION OF
ORDINANCE NO. 2903 REPEALING ORDINANCES 2892 AND 2900 AND
ADOPTING REVISED APARTMENT COMPLEX LICENSING STANDARDS
REGARDING CITIZENSHIP AND/OR IMMIGRATION CERTIFICATION
REQUIREMENTS AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Phelps presented the following information. This item has been placed on the
agenda at the direction of City Council. At a special City Council meeting held January
17, 2007, the following action was taken by Council:
It was moved by Councilman Bird, seconded by Councilman Moses, with all Council
members present and voting "aye," to direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance
repealing Ordinances 2982 and 2900 and adopting revised apartment complex licensing
standards regarding citizenship and/or immigration certification requirements. The
effective date of such ordinance shall be May 22, 2007.
Such ordinance should be prepared in time to be included in the City Council's agenda
packet for its January 22, 2007, meeting packet. The draft ordinance shall be made
available for public inspection on the City's website no later than Friday, January 19, at
6:00 p.m.
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This new ordinance shall be scheduled for review, discussion, and consideration at the
City Council's January 22, 2007 meeting. The agenda item for such ordinance shall
include a public hearing prior to the City Council's consideration of the ordinance.
The ordinance shall also call for a voluntary referendum to submit the new ordinance for
the voters for the May 12, 2007, election pursuant to Section 11.06 of the City Charter.
Proposed Ordinance No. 2903 was posted on the City of Farmers Branch web page for
public review on January 19, 2007, and was also made available for inspection at the
Farmers Branch Manske Library and the Farmers Branch Justice Center. For persons
without Internet access, hard copies have also been made available at the Manske
Library.
A public hearing will be conducted by the City Council prior to Council's consideration
of the ordinance.
Mayor Phelps opened the public hearing.
City Attorney Matthew Boyle summarized the changes in the proposed ordinance:
• repeals Ordinance No. 2892 adopted by the City Council on November 13, 2006;
• 2) Ordinance No. 2903 would repeal Ordinance No. 2900 approved by Council
on January 8, 2007; and
• 3) adopts revised apartment licensing standards based on HUD lease agreements,
grandfathers mixed families currently renting Farmers Branch apartments, deletes
documentation requirement for apartment tenants for 62 and older or 17 and
younger, creates appeal process to the Building Official and calls for a voluntary
election for public vote May 12, 2007 (canvas date for the election is May 21,
2007) with the effective date of Ordinance No. 2903 being May 22, 2007, after
the election is canvassed.
Mayor Phelps asked that the following be read into the record. The City Council
appreciates that both the supporters and opponents of the City's effort to address the
issues involved in Ordinance No. 2903 feel strongly about their positions. In the interest
of fairness, and out of respect for all parties concerned, the City Council requests all
persons to refrain from outbursts of any kind during this public hearing. Any person or
persons who refuse to honor this request will be subject to removal from the chambers.
Due to the number of speakers signed up to speak, the two-minute limit per speaker will
be strictly enforced. In order to facilitate the hearing, I will call a two-minute limit per
speaker, which will be strictly enforced. In order to facilitate the hearing, I will call two
names at a time, one to speak and one to cue up next. When your name is called, please
approach the podium, line up, and be prepared to start immediately when your time
begins. We appreciate your compliance with these standards. The public hearing on
Ordinance No. 2903 is now open.
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Tom Bohmier, 14506 Oakmont Drive, asked Council to expand the proposed ordinance
to include single-family dwellings. He stated "Support Farmers Branch" has collected
210 signatures for complaints regarding the petition that was submitted to the City.
Frank Mages, 13801 Wooded Creek Drive, thanked the Council for their representation
in the immigration issue. He presented awards to Councilmembers Robinson and
O'Hare.
Jose Galvez, 2661 Danny Lane, commented he had spoken to non-Hispanic business
owners who are concerned about the immigration issue in Farmers Branch. He also
recommended that the Council work with the federal government to resolve these issues.
Katherine Gray, 14227 Dennis Lane, stated she represented her neighbors who support
the Council and the proposed ordinance and would like to see it taken to the voters.
Ana Reyes, 2628 Valwood Parkway, expressed her opinion that the immigration issue
has divided the residents of Farmers Branch but feels that regardless of the decision of
the issue the Hispanic community will continue to grow and thrive.
Liz Biss, 13545 Heartside Place, stated she believes there is no difference in the proposed
ordinance regarding illegal immigration and that it will be challenged in the courts. She
asked the Council not to approve the proposed ordinance.
Sue Bucy, 2726 Golfing Green, asked the Council to pass the proposed ordinance
regarding illegal immigration.
Linda Subject, 2949 Primrose, spoke supporting the Council and recommended that the
proposed ordinance be passed.
Becky Fisher, 13935 Stardust, spoke supporting the proposed ordinance and asked
Council to send it to the voters.
John Deas, 3504 Janlyn, commended the Council for having the courage to face the
difficult issues on immigration.
Tony Salerno, 2519 Danny Lane, stated he believes that in May, the City will be voting
on a flawed ordinance and recommended that the City and citizens work together to solve
these issues on immigration.
Adam Burt, 3546 Apple Valley, spoke supporting the Council and the proposed
ordinance.
Matt Burton, 3212 Rolling Knoll, read a portion of the City Charter and stated that he
supports the council-manager form of government.
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Cathy Ivy, 3415 Rockmartin, spoke supporting the Council in their efforts regarding
illegal immigration.
Beverly Frey, 4000 Parkside Court Blvd., #3509, spoke supporting the proposed
ordinance and asked that the apartment residency code laws be strictly enforced. She
commented that ICE training was free to police officers and suggested the City send
several officers to the training. Ms. Frey also donated $500 to the legal defense fund.
Idalia Chapa, 13511 Heartside Place, stated she feels she is not being represented by the
Council and asked them to stop using tax dollars on the immigration issues. She
suggested letting the federal government handle these issues.
Bill Glancy, 3808 Wooded Creek, read a statement regarding the illegal immigration
issues.
Guillermo Ramos, 13716 Pyramid Drive, spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinance,
stating that the proposed ordinance is just as divisive and harmful as the first ordinance.
Dave Cozart, 2545 Farmers Branch Lane, spoke supporting the proposed ordinance and
requested that the Council pass it.
Paul Heller, 13806 Wooded Creek, reviewed sections of a recent City report concerning
crime and property values. He commented that the Council might have priorities other
than the illegal immigration issue.
Elizabeth Villafranca, 13260 Josey Lane, urged the Council not to pass the proposed
ordinance regarding illegal immigration and allow the federal government to resolve the
issues.
Mari Hidalgo, 4863 Allencrest, Dallas, spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinance
regarding illegal immigration.
Bobbie Ligon, 2948 Sinbad Trail, applauded the Council in all their efforts regarding the
immigration issues and supported the proposed ordinance. She asked that the number of
occupants living in apartments and single-family residences be limited.
Greg Roberts, P.O. Box 540035, Grand Prairie, commended the Council for what they
are doing regarding the immigration issues. He stated area Councils should watch how
the issues are preceding so they can start going forward and deal with the issues at a
county and state level. He asked Council to make a modification to the proposed
ordinance and lower the age of illegal immigrants coming into the United States.
Joe Reynolds, 12117 Brisbane, thanked the Council for their courage working on the
immigration issues.
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Rick Lyon, 3809 Wooded Creek, asked Council to repeal the English only Resolution
No. 2006-130 which was passed on November 13, 2006 establishing English as official
language. He recommended that the City form a Diversity Advisory Board that would
assist the Council in building bridges between all people of the city.
Mark Chenault, 6240 Ravendale, Dallas, spoke supporting the proposed ordinance
regarding illegal immigration and supported it being taken to the voters.
Mike Chenault, 6240 Ravendale, Dallas, asked Council to pass the proposed ordinance
regarding illegal immigration.
Debrah Krupa, Executive Director of the United Housing Program, stated the
immigration issue is the federal government's job. She stated her agency would be
asking Congress and the Senate to terminate all federal funding, CDBG funds, and HUD
funds and grants to any city that takes on an ordinance regarding illegal immigration.
Luis de la Garza, 3125 Brookhollow, asked the City Council to let the federal
government do the job regarding illegal immigration and not divide the city.
Linda Johnson, 13919 Birchlawn, spoke supporting the Council in their efforts regarding
illegal immigration.
Toya Thrash, 3347 Longmeade, spoke supporting the proposed ordinance and asked that
when the election is held that all loopholes for voting are addressed.
David Koch, 3243 Brincrest, presented the Council with a $100 anonymous donation to
the legal defense fund. He spoke supporting the Council and urged the passage of the
proposed ordinance regarding illegal immigration and asked that it be taken to the voters.
Ronald Lo, 13131 Kerr Trail, commended the Council and spoke in support of the
proposed ordinance.
Rosemary Brunner, 3225 Demascus Way, thanked the Council for supporting the citizens
in Farmers Branch and stated she will vote for the passage of the proposed ordinance
regarding illegal immigration in May.
Dan Everhart, 3448 Cloverdale from the Dallas County Green Party, spoke regarding the
immigration issues and the Green Party's opposition to the proposed ordinance regarding
illegal immigration.
Jim Manning, 3212 Clubway, spoke in opposition of the proposed ordinance regarding
illegal immigration. He would like to see the Council form a group called "Bridges of
Understanding."
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Chris McQuire, 3703 Wooded Creek, read a statement from a friend and citizen who did
not speak English voicing his concerns about the proposed ordinance regarding illegal
immigration.
Cody Rodriguez, 2320 San Gabriel, asked Council to let the federal government do its
job and spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinance regarding illegal immigration.
Nora Villnueva, 2807 Old North Road, stated the Council should let the federal
government do its job regarding illegal immigration and spoke in opposition to the
proposed ordinance.
Cheryl Howerton, 3657 Morningstar Circle, applauded the Council for holding fast and
spoke in support of the proposed ordinance regarding illegal immigration.
Luke Villarreal, 2479 Deer Run, quoted verses from the Bible that he believes are in
opposition to the proposed ordinance.
Elaine Luttrell, 13439 Glenside Drive, provided voter register cards and challenged
citizens to register and vote in the May 12th election. She voiced support for the proposed
ordinance regarding illegal immigration.
A motion by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Smith, all voting "aye,"
closed the public hearing.
Councilman Moses stated the City is not receiving any support from the state or federal
government regarding illegal immigration. He stated the Council sent out many letters to
every city and school board in Texas regarding the immigration issues and have only
received a few responses. Councilman Moses stated that Farmers Branch has never done
anything just because others were doing it and any action the Council has ever taken has
been for the betterment of the City and residents. He stated he supports the passage of
the proposed ordinance.
Councilman Bird stated he supports the passage of the proposed ordinance and citizens
will have the final decision with their vote in May and the ordinance will not be enforced
until the citizens decide. He encourages everyone to get out and vote and stated that he
will be voting for the proposed ordinance.
Mayor Pro Tem Robinson stated his comments in the beginning of this discussion were
centered on national security and the economic impact from illegal immigration. He
stated that if illegal immigration were forecast into the future the country's infrastructure
would not be able to support the population. He stated that illegal immigration has
depressed local wage rates of the working poor, and stated he would willingly pay for
products and services in order not to subsidize illegal immigrants. Mayor Pro Tem
Robinson stated the elected officials of a city have an obligation to the citizens to enact
laws beneficial to the citizens. He stated the Council has crafted this proposed ordinance
to recognize the impact on families and older persons who may be affected. He stated the
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. proposed ordinance is a good ordinance and would be voting for it. He encouraged
citizens to vote for the ordinance on May 12, 2007.
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem O'Hare agreed with Mayor Pro Tem Robinson in his remarks.
He stated the issue in this ordinance is whether people are in the City lawfully and that
economic benefit to a community is not a license to break the law. He stated citizens
have asked the Council to adopt these measures and that the passage of the proposed
ordinance is right for the city, state, and country. He encouraged all Councilmembers to
adopt the proposed ordinance.
Councilman Smith stated that 25 years ago he had recommended a similar ordinance but
it was voted down at the time. He stated he supported the proposed ordinance for one
reason - so that it can be put on the ballot.
Mayor Phelps stated that the City sent out letters to every Mayor in the State of Texas, all
school districts and community colleges to support Farmers Branch asking the President
and the Congress to address the issue of illegal immigration. He stated the letter was also
sent to President Bush, the Texas Senators and Congressional members and to date, he
has only received a few responses. He urged the federal government to pass legislation
that everyone could live with, and stated this is a start to resolve these issues. He stated
the citizens would have the vote on the proposed ordinance on May 12, 2007.
There being no further discussion, a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Robinson, seconded by
Councilman Moses, all voting "aye," adopted the following captioned Ordinance No.
2903 repealing Ordinances 2892 and 2900 and adopting revised apartment complex
licensing standards regarding citizenship and/or immigration certification requirements.
ORDINANCE 2903
AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE 2892; ADOPTING
REVISED APARTMENT COMPLEX RENTAL LICENSING
STANDARDS, MANDATING A CITIZENSHIP CERTIFICATION
REQUIREMENT PURSUANT TO 24 CFR 5 ET SEQ.; REPEALING
ORDINANCE 2900; CALLING AN ELECTION FOR MAY 12, 2007,
TO CONSIDER THIS ORDINANCE (FOR OR AGAINST);
PROVIDING FOR ENFORCEMENT; PROVIDING A PENALTY
CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Mayor Phelps called for a five minute recess.
C.3 PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM FARMERS BRANCH RESIDENTS.
This item was combined with Agenda Item C.2 Public Hearing.
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D.1 CONSIDER ADOPTING ORDINANCE NO. 2901 ISSUING THE ELECTION ORDER
CALLING FOR A CITY COUNCIL ELECTION FOR PLACE 1 AND PLACE 4 ON
MAY 12, 2007 AND TAKE THE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Phelps presented the following information. On May 12, 2007 an election for
Place I and Place 4 will be held at the Farmers Branch Manske Library, 13613 Webb
Chapel Road; Sandy Lake Trailer Park, 1915 Sandy Lake Road; St. Andrews Episcopal
Church, 2783 Valwood Parkway; Loos Field House, 3815 Spring Valley; Vivian Field
Middle School, 13551 Dennis; Farmers Branch Elementary School, 13521 Tom Field;
Webb Chapel United Methodist Church, 2536 Valley View; and William Cabell
Elementary School, 12701 Templeton Trail. Place 1 and Place 4 will serve three-year
terms.
Early voting shall be conducted in the city hall on the following dates: Monday, April 30,
2007, and continue through Friday, May 4, 2007, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.;
Saturday, May 5, 2007, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.; Sunday, May 6, 2007, between
1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.; and Monday, May 7, 2007, and Tuesday, May 8, 2007, between
7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
The City Secretary recommends the issuance of the Election Order by adopting
Ordinance No. 2901.
Councilman Smith asked for clarification on the beer/wine election. City Manager Linda
Groomer stated the beer/wine election is a Dallas County Justice Precinct 3 election. She
stated she would brief Council on the status of the County election process at the
February 5 Study Session
There being no further discussion, a motion by Deputy Mayor Pro Tern O'Hare,
seconded by Councilman Smith, all voting "aye," adopted the following captioned
Ordinance No. 2901 issuing the Election Order calling for a City Council Election for
Place 1 and Place 4 to be held on May 12, 2007.
ORDINANCE NO. 2901
THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF DALLAS CITY OF FARMERS
BRANCH ORDER CALLING AN ELECTION FOR COUNCIL
MEMBER PLACE 1 AND COUNCIL MEMBER PLACE 4.
D.2 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 2007-012 AUTHORIZING THE CITY
MANAGER TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF 20 REPLACEMENT VEHICLES,
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Phelps presented the following information. The 2006-2007 fixed asset fund
includes $560,000 for the purchase of 18 replacement vehicles. This includes one truck
each for the Engineering Department, the Building Inspections Division, and the
Environmental Health Division; five vehicles for the Police Department; two trucks for
the Fire Department; three vehicles for the Parks and Recreation Department; and five
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trucks for the Public Works Department. In addition, staff is recommending the
unscheduled purchase of two replacement police patrol units.
Specifications and requests for bids and price quotes for this equipment were sent to 21
vendors. Six vendors responded with sealed bids.
Prestige Ford submitted the lowest bids meeting specifications for three vehicles: two
hybrid SUVs for $23,000 each and one 8-passenger van for $18,844.
Planet Ford and Dodge submitted the lowest bids meeting specifications for four
vehicles:
• two Dodge Charger sedans for $18,440 each
• one 1/2 ton extended cab pickup for $22,974
• one 1-ton crew cab low side dump truck for $39,920.
Sam Pack's Five Star Ford submitted the lowest bids meeting specifications for eleven
vehicles:
• one fully-outfitted police unit for $39,007.45
• two mid-size SW's for $19,846.45 each
• two %2 ton extended cab pickups for $19,246.45 each
• one %2 ton crew cab pickup for $26,080.92
• one 1/2 ton 4 wheel drive crew cab pickup for $33,142.37
• one 3/ ton crew cab pickup for 25,072.67
• two 1 ton crew cab utility bed pickups for $30,707.07 each
• one low-side 5 yard dump truck for $55,490.
In addition, staff is also recommending approval of the unscheduled purchase of two
replacement police patrol vehicles that were involved in accidents. Appraisals by the
insurance adjuster indicate that both vehicles were declared a total loss. The Texas
Municipal League, or TML, the City's insurance carrier has not yet provided a settlement
amount; however, staff estimates an insurance payment in the amount of $12,240 for
each vehicle, for a total of $24,480. Funding for the balance of this purchase not covered
by insurance is available in the Fixed Asset fund balance.
For the two police patrol vehicles, price quotes were obtained from the Texas Local
Government Purchasing Cooperative, or Buy Board, vendor Philpott Ford for two 2007
model, police-equipped Ford Crown Victorias. Philpott Ford has two units available for
immediate delivery, for a total price of $49,207. This price includes removal and
installation of existing police equipment for both vehicles.
The total for all vehicle purchases is $532,218.35.
There being no discussion a motion by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman
Smith, all voting "aye," adopted Resolution No. 2007-012 approving vehicle purchases as
presented.
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D.3 CONSIDER APPOINTMENTS TO THE ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY
COMMITTEE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Phelps stated this item would be brought back to the February 5, 2007 Council
meeting.
DA CONSIDER COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORTS AND REQUESTS, AND COUNCIL
COMMITTEE AND ORGANIZATION REPORTS, AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION.
A motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Moses, all voting "aye,"
approved travel for municipal judges to attend judicial training.
D.5 PUBLIC COMMENTS FROM NON-FARMERS BRANCH RESIDENTS.
There were no comments from non Farmers Branch residents.
MAYOR PHELPS ANNOUNCED THAT THE ITEMS ON THE AGENDA FOR THE
EXECUTIVE SESSION WERE DISCUSSED AFTER THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL
STUDY SESSION MEETING. MAYOR PHELPS EXPLAINED THE CITY COUNCIL
CONVENED INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 5:15 P.M. AND CONCLUDED THE
EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 6:00 P.M.FOR THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AT
6:30 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 DISCUSS PENDING AND CONTEMPLATED LITIGATION -TEXAS
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551.071.
Anthony Anderson, et al., v. Farmers Branch
Discuss potential settlement with Wellmark.
Mayor Phelps stated that the City Attorney was present to discuss this item with the City
Council.
F.1 CONSIDER NECESSARY ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN THE EXECUTIVE
SESSION.
Mayor Phelps called for necessary action on items discussed in Executive Session.
A motion by Councilman Smith, a second by Mayor Pro Tern Robinson, all voting "aye,"
adopted Resolution No. 2007-009 authorizing the City Manager to enter into and execute
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an agreement with the current and former owners of the pesticide formulation facility
located at 12200 Denton Drive.
F.2 ADJOURNMENT.
A motion by Councilman Smith, a second by Councilman O'Hare, all voting "aye,"
adjourned the City Council meeting of January 22, 2007 at 9:05 p.m.
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Bob Phelps, Mayor Cindee Peters, City Secretary
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