2007-04-07 CC MinutesCity of Farmers Branch
City Council Regular Meeting Agenda
City Hall Plaza
13000 William Dodson Parkway
Farmers Branch, Texas
Monday, April 7, 2003
7:30 P.M.
The following members of the City Council were present:
Mayor
Mayor Pro Tem
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem
Councilmembers
Bob Phelps
Charlie Bird
Paul Walden
Bill Moses
Jim Robbs
Calla Davis
The following members of the Administration were present:
Interim City Manager
Assistant City Manager
City Secretary
Assistant to the City Manager
Assistant to the City Manager
City Attorney
Fire Chief
Assistant Police Chief
Library Director
Director of Engineering
Director of Public Works
Director of Community Services
Director of Equipment Services
Director of Parks and Recreation
Director of Economic Development
Communications Director
Recording Secretary
John Burke
Linda Groomer
Cindee Peters
Margaret Somereve
John Roach
John Boyle
Kyle King
Kirk Riggs
Mary Jane Stevenson
Jerry Murawski
Mark Pavageaux
Michael Spicer
Don Moore
Jeff Fuller
Norma Nichols
Tom Bryson
Suzanne Reynolds
Mayor Phelps called the City Council meeting of April 7, 2003 to order at 7:30
p.m. The meeting was televised.
A.1 INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.
Reverend Reggie Mayo gave the invocation and Mayor Phelps led the pledge of
allegiance.
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Mayor Phelps stated Charles Lena from Boy Scout Troop 124 was present and
working on his Citizenship in the Community Badge.
A.2 PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATE FOR OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE
FROM THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY.
Mayor Phelps presented the following information. The City of Farmers Branch
was recently notified that it received the Certificate of Achievement for
Outstanding Performance from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Public Drinking Water Section of the Water Supply Division.
Mayor Phelps presented a certificate to John Burke, Interim City Manager,
Michael Spicer, Director of Community Services and Mark Pavageaux, Director
of Public Works. The City of Farmers Branch public water system had no
monitoring or maximum contaminant level violations in five years.
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A.3 CONSIDER ACCEPTING HISTORICAL PARK DONATIONS FOR THE
FIRST QUARTER 2003 AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Phelps presented the following information. The Historical Preservation
and Restoration Board have approved several donations to be added to the
collections. Ron Doerler, Chairman of the Historical Preservation and
Restoration Board, recommend the following items for Council approval.
A $50.00 donation to the Historical Park from Ms. Luanne Clark of
McKinney, Texas.
Two "C" clamps, scythe blade, and cultivator heads from Mr. and Mrs.
George Grimmer of Farmers Branch.
A $25.00 donation to the Historical Park from Senior Adult Services.
A hat-making mold from Preston Trails Antique Club.
A motion by Councilwoman Davis, seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Walden,
all voting "aye", accepted the first quarter donations to the Historical Park.
A.4 CONSIDER ACCEPTING DONATION OF EIGHT TREES FOR JAYCEE
PARK AND 10 DOORSTOPS FOR THE SENIOR CENTER BY THE
FARMERS BRANCH DANCE CLUB AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Phelps presented the following information. The Dance Club would like
to purchase and donate eight trees to be planted in Jaycee Park. Four of the trees
are pecan and four are crape myrtle with an estimated value of $1,000. The trees
will be planted in April and will add to the aesthetics and usability of the park.
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The Club would also like to donate 10 brass doorstops worth $150 to be used at
the Senior Center.
Buford Watson, Chief Executive Officer, and several members of the Farmers
Branch Dance Club were in attendance to present the donating of eight trees to be
planted in Jaycee Park.
A motion by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Walden, seconded by Councilman Moses,
all voting "aye," accepted the donation of eight trees for Jaycee Park and ten
doorstops for the Senior Center by the Farmers Branch Dance Club, with
appropriate thank you letter.
A.5 CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF BARNEY WOOD AS A BOARD MEMBER
EMERITUS OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Phelps presented the following information. At the Study Session of
March 17, 2003, the Parks and Recreation Board recommended to the City
Council that Barney Wood be appointed as a Board Member Emeritus under the
guidelines of Ordinance No. 2668, and in recognition of his 30 years of dedicated
service to the Parks and Recreation Board and the community as a whole.
Barney Wood has 30 years of dedicated board service to the citizens of Farmers
Branch. During his tenure the parks and recreation offerings of the City of
Farmers Branch have grown tremendously. In addition to this time served on the
Board, Mr. Wood was an active participant and driving force behind youth
football and baseball for many years. Barney has truly given of himself for the
betterment of the youth of Farmers Branch and for the community as a whole.
Mayor Phelps read and presented a proclamation to Barney Wood.
Jeff Fuller, Director of Parks and Recreation, stated that at the Texas Recreation
Texas Recreation and Parks Society Conference in San Antonio in April, Mr.
Wood was presented with the "Distinguished Individual Award."
A motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bird, seconded by Councilwoman Davis, all voting
"aye," appointed Barney Wood as a Board Member Emeritus of the Parks and
Recreation Board.
A.6 PRESENTATION OF SERVICE AWARD.
Mayor Phelps presented a 25-year employee service award to Rick Lewis of the
Fire Department.
A.7 PRESENTATION OF BOARD APPLICATIONS.
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There were no applications presented.
A.8 REPORT ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS.
Mayor Phelps and the City Council gave a brief summary of the items discussed
in Study Session prior to the regular meeting.
B.0 CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING AS CONSENT ITEMS AND TAKE THE
APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Phelps stated 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 Tem Bird, seconded by Councilman Moses, all voting
"aye," approved the Consent Agenda as submitted.
B.1 APPROVED OF MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF
MARCH 17, 2003.
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B.2 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2003-045 ACCEPTING THREE
STORM SEWER EASEMENTS FROM THE PROPERTY OWNERS OF
3132, 3140, AND 3148 VALLEY VIEW LANE FOR THE
INSTALLATION OF A STORM SEWER ALONG THE SOUTH SIDE
OF VALLEY VIEW LANE EAST OF WEBB CHAPEL ROAD.
C.1 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION.
There was no citizen participation.
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C.2 PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER REQUEST BY LEN AND FRANCES
DIGIACOMO AND MAE LANTRIP FOR REPLAT APPROVAL OF
WIMBERLY SUBDIVISION AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION
Mayor Phelps presented the following information. Len and Frances Digiacomo
and Mae Lantrip are replatting Wimberly Subdivision, consisting of 4.129 acres
of land, to subdivide one lot into two lots and to dedicate water, utility, and fire
lane easements. Block A consists of 2.123 acres and Block B consists of 2.006
acres. The Wimberly Subdivision is located at the southeast corner of
Distribution Way and Denton Drive. The property is presently improved with an
office warehouse facility on each lot. A new water line is required for the replat
to meet the City's requirements for replatting.
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Len and Frances Digiacomo, the owners of Lot 1 of the proposed replat, have a
contract to sell the lot with the provision that the approved replat is delivered to
the purchaser on or before April 21, 2003. Mr. and Mrs. Digiacomo informed
staff that the purchaser will not amend the contract to extend the time. The
installation of the water line has not been completed yet; however, the water line
installation is well underway with completion expected by Friday, April 11, 2003.
With the exception of completion of the water line installation, the Replat of
Wimberly Subdivision is consistent with the City's requirements for replat
approval.
Because the installation of the water line is nearing completion and due to the
conditions relative to the sale of Lot 1, City staff recommends approval of the
Replat of Wimberly Subdivision.
Mayor Phelps opened the public hearing.
A motion by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Walden, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bird,
all voting "aye," closed the public hearing.
There being no discussion, a motion by Councilwoman Davis, seconded by
Councilman Robbs, all voting "aye," approved the replat of Wimberly
Subdivision.
C.3 PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER THE REQUEST BY FIBERTOWER
CORPORATION FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL FOR THE INSTALLATION
OF ONE TELECOMMUNICATION DISH ANTENNA ON THE PENTHOUSE
SOUTH FACADE AND AN ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT CABINET ON THE
ROOF OF THE RHD HOSPITAL BUILDING AT 7 MEDICAL PARKWAY,
GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF WEBB
CHAPEL ROAD AND LBJ FREEWAY, AND WITHIN THE PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT NUMBER 18 (PD-18) ZONING DISTRICT AND TAKE
APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Phelps presented the following information. This item was continued, at
the applicant's request, from the March 10, 2003 Planning and Zoning
Commission meeting to the March 24, 2003 Planning and Zoning meeting to
allow the applicant additional time to submit the requisite landowner consent
form and amended site plan.
Prior to the March 24, 2003 Planning and Zoning hearing, the applicant requested
a withdrawal of this case, without prejudice. The withdrawal without prejudice
allows the applicant to re-file this case in the future when the necessary
documents become available.
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Public hearings are required for site plan approvals in PD-18. Requisite public
notification for this Council hearing had been made prior to the applicant's
withdrawal request, thereby necessitating this hearing.
The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommends withdrawal
without prejudice of the site plan request.
Mayor Phelps opened the public hearing.
Bill Duerr, 600 Shiloh, stated he was representing Fibertower.
A motion by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Robbs, all voting
"aye," closed the public hearing.
There being no discussion a motion by Councilman Robbs, seconded by
Councilman Moses, all voting "aye," approved withdrawal without prejudice of
the site plan request.
CA PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER THE REQUEST BY T-MOBILE USA FOR A
SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO COLLOCATE A THREE PANEL CELLULAR
ANTENNA SYSTEM ON A TEN-FOOT EXTENSION TO AN EXISTING 65-
FOOT TALL TOWER LOCATED ON AN 10.5 ACRE TRACT AT 2740
VALWOOD PARKWAY WITHIN THE LOCAL RETAIL-2 (LR-2) ZONING
DISTRICT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Phelps presented the following information. The applicant is requesting a
Specific Use Permit to extend an existing 65-foot tall monopole tower an
additional ten feet, for a total height of 75 feet, and collocate an additional three
panel cellular antenna system on the extension. Proposed associated equipment
shall be located inside a leased space in the retail building.
The existing monopole replaced an earlier, shorter monopole and antenna system
on the same site. Two existing antenna systems on the existing monopole were
approved with previous Specific Use Permits. The proposed antenna system
would be the third and final system the existing monopole could accommodate, as
cited in the applicant's engineer's statement.
The visual impact of the monopole is reduced by its location behind the Valwood
shopping center and its separation from residential neighborhoods by the adjacent
Farmers Branch Park.
The proposed antenna system complies with all LR-2 zoning standards.
The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommends approval of the
requested Specific Use Permit and associated site plan with the following
condition:
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1. T-Mobile USA, or subsequent owner of the antenna system, shall remove
the wireless communications antennas and all appurtenances within ninety
(90) days subsequent to such time that the antennas become obsolete and
the use is abandoned.
Mayor Phelps opened the public hearing.
A motion by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Robbs, all voting
"aye," closed the public hearing.
John Hubbard, 11830 Webb Chapel, Dallas, representing T-Mobile stated he is
available to answer any question on agenda items CA, C.5. and D.1.
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Walden asked why the monopole needed to be raised 10
feet. Mr. Hubbard replied because the radius center where the antennas are would
not provide the coverage that was needed. Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Walden asked
if it would serve the residents of Farmers Branch better. Mr. Hubbard replied yes.
There being no further discussion, a motion by Councilwoman Davis, seconded
by Councilman Moses, all voting "aye", approved the following captioned
Ordinance No. 2712 Specific Use Permit and associated site plan with the
condition 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, BY
GRANTING A SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO ALLOW
THE INSTALLATION OF A 10-FOOT EXTENTION
AND AN ADDITIONAL 3-PANEL CELLULAR
ANTENNA SYSTEM ON AN EXISTING
COMMUNICATION MONOPOLE, LOCATED BEHIND
AN EXISTING RETAIL BUILDING AT 2740
VALWOOD PARKWAY, WITHIN THE LOCAL
RETAIL-2 (LR-2) 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.5 PUBLIC HEARING: CONSIDER THE REQUEST BY T-MOBILE USA FOR A
SPECIFIC USE PERMIT TO COLLOCATE A NINE-PANEL CELLULAR
ANTENNA SYSTEM ON THE FARMERS BRANCH WATER TOWER
LOCATED ON THE 6.01 ACRE JUSTICE CENTER TRACT AT 3725
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VALLEY VIEW LANE, GENERALLY LOCATED ON THE NORTH SIDE OF
VALLEY VIEW LANE EAST OF MARSH LANE AND WITHIN THE
RESIDENTIAL-2 (R-2) ZONING DISTRICT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION.
Mayor Phelps presented the following information. T-Mobile USA, also known
as Voice Stream, is proposing installation of an antenna system composed of nine
antenna panels on the City of Farmers Branch water tower column located at the
Justice Center, with an equipment shelter located near the southwest base of the
tower.
The proposed antenna panels will be mounted in similar fashion to existing
antennas on the water tower column and will form the topmost row of antennas.
The proposed rectangular equipment shelter will match the other equipment
shelters and will be painted the same color as the Justice Center's limestone wall,
but will not have a roof due to the applicant's utilization of all-weather electrical
equipment cabinets.
The applicant proposes to install landscaping with an automatic irrigation system
to provide screening for the equipment shelter's placement between the Justice
Center's wall and the water tower. The lease agreement for the installation is to
be considered as a separate item on this agenda.
The proposed antenna system will not affect the structural integrity of the water
tank.
The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommends approval of the
requested Specific Use Permit and associated site plan with the following
conditions:
1. The equipment shelter's exterior finish shall match the color of the Justice
Center screening wall fronting Valley View Lane and the antennas shall
match the color of the water tower.
2. T-Mobile USA or subsequent owner of the antenna system and equipment
shelter, shall remove the wireless communications antenna, associated
equipment shelter, and all appurtenances within ninety (90) days
subsequent to such time that the antenna and equipment shelter become
obsolete and the use is abandoned.
Mayor Phelps opened the public hearing.
A motion by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Robbs, all voting
"aye," closed the public hearing.
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Mayor Phelps asked Mr. Hubbard if he was in agreement with the conditions
recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Hubbard replied
yes.
There being no further discussion, a motion by Councilman Robbs, seconded by
Councilman Moses, all voting "aye", approved the following captioned Ordinance
No. 2711 Specific Use Permit with the 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 CELLULAR
COMMUNICATIONS ANTENNA SYSTEM AND AN
EQUIPMENT BUILDING WITHIN THE ONE FAMILY
RESIDENCE-2 (R-2) ZONING DISTRICT AT 3725
VALLEY VIEW 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.
D.1 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 2003- 040 AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH
VOICESTREAM GSM I OPERATING COMPANY, LLC KNOWN AS T-
MOBILE USA FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3725 VALLEY
VIEW LANE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Phelps presented the following information. VoiceStream GSM I
Operating Company, LLC known as T-Mobile has requested to lease space on the
water tower at 3725 Valley View Lane for nine mounted antenna panels along
with an area on the City's property for the auxiliary equipment.
T-Mobile's antennas will be similar in size to the other three sets of antenna
panels on the water tower and will be painted to match the tower. T-Mobile's
equipment facility will be located south of the Southwestern Bell facility which is
currently the southern most equipment building on the property. Due to the fact
that T-Mobile's equipment shelter will be visible to motorists traveling westbound
on Valley View Lane, T-Mobile will be installing various shrubs and trees on the
site between their equipment shelter and the entrance road on the east side of the
water tower. T-Mobile will also be installing an irrigation system for the new
landscape. All of the landscaping will be at T-Mobile's cost.
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A lease was negotiated and agreed upon between T-Mobile and the City of
Farmers Branch. The lease is for five years with two optional additional five-year
renewal periods for $2,000 per month with a 15% increase after each five-year
term.
A specific use permit request to allow the installation of the antennas is a
companion item on this agenda.
There being no discussion, a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bird, seconded by
Councilwoman Davis, all voting "aye," adopted Resolution No. 2003-040
authorizing the City Manager to execute the lease agreement with VoiceStream
GSM I Operating Company LLC.
D.2 CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 2713 DECLARING UNOPPOSED
CANDIDATES IN THE MAY 3, 2003, GENERAL ELECTION ELECTED TO
OFFICE AND CANCELING THE ELECTION AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION.
Mayor Phelps presented the following information. A general election is
scheduled for May 3, 2003 to elect the positions of City Council, Place 3 and City
Council, Place 5.
Under Subchapter C, Chapter 2 of the Texas Election Code cities may cancel an
election if all candidates are unopposed. The deadline to file for a place on the
ballot was March 19, 2003 by 5:00 p.m. The deadline for a write-in candidate
was March 24, 2003 by 5:00 p.m. The candidates were unopposed for a place on
the ballot, therefore the general election can be canceled should the City Council
desire.
There being no discussion, a motion by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem. Walden,
seconded by Councilwoman Davis, all voting "aye," adopted the following
captioned Ordinance No. 2713 canceling the election and declaring unopposed
candidates elected to office.
AN ORDINANCE DECLARING UNOPPOSED CANDIDATES IN THE
MAY 3, 2003, GENERAL ELECTION ELECTED TO OFFICE AND
CANCELING THE ELECTION
D.3 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 2003-039 APPROVING A
LOCAL ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR INTELLIGENT
TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Phelps presented the following information. The Incident Detection and
Response Phase 2 project is included in the DART Local Assistance Program
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Budget in the amount of $555,000. Funding for the project is being provided by
the Texas Department of Transportation, Dallas County and DART. The Incident
Detection and Response Phase 1 project was completed in 1998 and included the
installation of the City's first traffic cameras, motorist information signs on Marsh
Lane and other traffic control improvements.
The project includes provision of communications and information system
technology linking several cities, including Farmers Branch, to the Texas
Department of Transportation traffic operations center. Linkage to the TxDOT
center will enable City staff to view video and traffic data on highways north and
south of Farmers Branch and throughout the Dallas area. The video and data will
enable City staff to make better and quicker traffic management decisions
designed to move traffic more efficiently during, and even in anticipation of,
unusual traffic conditions.
The proposed agreement will link the City to the Texas Department of
Transportation Center at a cost of $15,000. Funds in the amount of $15,000 are
available as part of the Incident Detection and Response Phase 2 project. The
agreement provides for the City's participation in a TxDOT project to link 7 local
jurisdictions to the TxDOT center. The total cost to provide video and
communication links between TxDOT and the seven agencies is $510,000. Each
local jurisdiction is being asked to contribute $15,000 toward the project. The
balance of the project, comprising 80% of the cost, will be funded by State and
Federal sources.
The Traffic Engineer recommends the adoption of Resolution No. 2003-039
approving the Local Transportation Project Advance Funding Agreement for
Intelligent Transportation Systems with the Texas Department of Transportation,
and authorizing the City's participation in the amount of $15,000.
Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Walden asked Dave Davis, Traffic Engineer, to clarify
the statement "video and data would enable City staff to make better and quicker
traffic management decisions." Mr. Davis gave an example to help clarify the
question. Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Walden asked what is the anticipated time for
this program to come to fruition. Mr. Davis stated the estimated time is between
six months and two years.
There being no further discussion, a motion by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Walden,
seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bird, all voting "aye," adopted Resolution No.
2003-039 approving the Local Transportation Project Advance Funding
Agreement for Intelligent Transportation Systems with the Texas Department of
Transportation, and authorizing the City's participation in the amount of $15,000.
DA CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 2001-016 APPROVING AN
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE NORTH TEXAS TOLLWAY
AUTHORITY RELATIVE FOR THE RIGHT-OF-WAY CONVEYANCE,
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DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF SEGMENT IV OF
THE PRESIDENT GEORGE BUSH TURNPIKE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE
ACTION.
Mayor Phelps presented the following information. The North Texas Tollway
Authority will begin construction of Segment IV of the President George Bush
Turnpike later this spring with completion scheduled for January 2006. Segment
IV will extend from I-635 to I-35E. A portion of the new turnpike will traverse
the City of Farmers Branch. An agreement with the tollway authority is proposed
to facilitate the construction and operation of the turnpike through the City. The
major provisions of the proposed agreement include the following:
The City conveys 23.8688 acres of land along Valley View Lane as right-
of-way for the turnpike. The land is part of a closed landfill and a portion
of which is currently being used for solid waste citizens' collection center.
The City also conveys 12,388 square feet of land for a temporary
easement to use during construction. The City previously committed to
donation of the land at the inception of the turnpike.
• The City ceases use of the land conveyed to the tollway authority within
120 days of execution of the agreement. Construction is underway for a
new citizens' collection center east of its present location. Opening of the
new center is scheduled for July 2003.
• The tollway authority assumes all responsibility for the construction and
operation of the turnpike through the land obtained from the City.
• The City retains responsibility for associated with the closed landfill that it
would have if the turnpike were not being constructed.
• The City permits the construction of a portion of the bridges into the
Valley View Lane right-of-way near the Elm Fork of the Trinity River.
• The tollway authority will reimburse the City up to $150,000 for providing
traffic signals at the connection of the turnpike with Valley View Lane.
• The boundary is defined between the maintenance responsibilities of the
tollway authority and the City.
Mayor Pro Tem Bird asked Mr. Davis if the $150,000 is all that will be needed for
providing traffic signals or will there need to be more funds available. Mr. Davis
replied it is the City's estimate on what they believe the cost of providing the
signals will be.
There being no further discussion, a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bird, seconded by
Councilman Moses, all voting, "aye," adopted Resolution No. 2003-036
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approving the interlocal agreement with the North Texas Tollway Authority
relative to the right-of-way conveyance, design, construction and maintenance of
Segment IV of the President George Bush Turnpike.
D.5 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 2003-042 AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF A CITY-COUNTY AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF
DALLAS TO PROVIDE ROTOMILLING AND TO ENABLE THE CITY TO
USE DALLAS COUNTY'S CONTRACTOR FOR ASPHALT RESURFACING
AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
Mayor Phelps presented the following information. The 2002-03 Capital
Improvement Program includes $2,000,000 in the street resurfacing program to
maintain the annual goal of resurfacing eleven lane-miles. The concrete repair
contract was approved by the City Council on February 3, 2003 in the amount of
$690,806 and the work is presently underway.
Sections of streets to be resurfaced this year include:
•
Albemarle Drive
• Bee Street
•
Brockway Drive
• Gillis Road
•
Jett Avenue
• Meadow Green
Drive
•
Millwood Circle
• Pebble Beach Drive
•
Veronica Road
• Veronica Circle
•
Tanglewood Place
• Tanglewood Circle
•
Tanglewood
• Braemar Drive
Drive
• Southern Pines
Court
• Joanna Drive
• Medical Parkway
• Damascus Way
• Beta Road
• McEwen Road
• Branch View Lane
• Havenhurst Avenue
• Millwood Drive
• Richland Avenue
• Ford Road
• Tanglewood Court
• Blue Lake Circle
• Wilmington Drive
• Golfing Green
Drive
As in previous years, it is proposed that the City utilize Dallas County's
equipment and personnel for rotomilling and the County's asphalt paving
contractor to resurface the selected streets. The rotomilling, prior to resurfacing,
removes the old asphalt or provides a wedge in the concrete gutter in order to
maintain the drainage capacity of the street. A City-County Agreement has been
prepared to utilize the County's forces and contractor for the rotomilling and
resurfacing. The rotomilling price is estimated at $1.50 per square yard. The
asphalt price is $31.50 per ton plus mileage for a total estimated price of $34.09
per ton. The agreement amount is based on unit prices and hourly rates not to
exceed $858,204. There are sufficient funds available for the rotomilling and
resurfacing provided in the City-County Agreement.
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The resurfacing work will take place between May and August 2003. Any
remaining funds are budgeted for concrete repairs and resurfacing for additional
streets that will be identified for resurfacing later in FY 2003-04.
There being no discussion, a motion by Councilman Moses, seconded by
Councilman Robbs, all voting "aye," adopted Resolution No. 2003-042
authorizing the execution of a City-County Agreement with the County of Dallas
to provide rotomilling, traffic control and asphalt resurfacing using the County's
contractor.
D.6 CONSIDER APPOINTMENTS TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION, THE HISTORICAL PRESERVATION AND RESTORATION
BOARD, NORTH DALLAS COUNTY WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION,
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING REINVESTMENT ZONE NO. ONE AND
TWO BOARDS, AND THE COMMUNITY WATCH COMMITTEE AND
TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION.
A motion by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Walden, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bird,
all voting "aye," appointed Charles Beck to the position of Alternate Place 2 on
the Planning and Zoning Commission.
A motion by Mayor Phelps, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bird, all voting "aye,"
appointed Linda Groomer to the North Dallas County Water Supply Corporation.
A motion by Mayor Phelps, seconded by Councilwoman Davis, all voting "aye,"
appointed Michael Spicer of the Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone No.
One and Two Boards.
A motion by Mayor Phelps, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Bird, all voting "aye,"
reappointed Ruth Lee as Chairperson to the Community Watch Committee.
Mayor Phelps stated the remainder of the Committee Watch members would be
brought back at the meeting of April 21, 2003.
D.7 Presentation of Council Committee and Organization Reports.
Mayor Phelps reported on March 24th John Burke, Michael Spicer, Chief Jim
Fawcett and he traveled to Austin to meet with legislators and their staffs to
discuss House Bill 1366 and Senate Bill 799 regulating dry cleaning operations.
On March 25th and March 27th the City hosted Community Meetings that were
well attended. On April 3rd the Mayor presented the State of the City, which was
sponsored by the Farmers Branch Chamber of Commerce with 170 in attendance.
On April 4th he and Mayor Pro Tem Bird attended the announcement of the Town
North Bank scholarships for students at R. L. Turner High School. On April 5th
he attended the Police Department's Second Annual Old Car Show benefiting
Special Olympics. Also on that day he and his wife Dee attended a luncheon
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celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Senior Adult Services. He stated he and Chief
King threw out the first pitch at Pepper Park, kicking off the Little League season
in Farmers Branch.
D.8 Consider Council travel reports and requests and take appropriate action.
Councilman Moses stated from March 26th through March 28th he attended the
Texas Recreation and Parks Society Conference in San Antonio.
MAYOR PHELPS ANNOUNCED THAT THE ITEMS ON THE AGENDA FOR THE
EXECUTIVE SESSION WERE DISCUSSED IN THE 3:30 P.M. WORK SESSION.
MAYOR PHELPS EXPLAINED THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED INTO
EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 6:30 P.M. AND THEN CONCLUDED AT 7:02 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 Discuss land acquisitions - Texas Government Code Section 551.072.
Discuss sale or trade or leases of City owned property or acquisition of property
located in the area known as Old Farmers Branch.
Mayor Phelps stated staff was present to discuss this item with the City Council.
E.2 Discuss economic development - Texas Government Code Section 551.087.
Discuss Economic Development Incentive and Sales Agreement with
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company concerning two tracts of land north of
Valley View Lane and on the east side of Denton Drive.
Mayor Phelps stated staff was present to discuss this item with the City Council.
F.1 Consider necessary action on items discussed in the Executive Session.
Mayor Phelps explained staff updated City Council on the Executive Session
items and no action was necessary.
F.2 Adjournment.
A motion by Mayor Pro Tem Bird, a second by Councilwoman Davis, all voting
"aye", adjourned the City Council meeting of April 7, 2003 at 8:45 p.m.
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Bob Phelps, Mayor Cindee Peters, City Secretary
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