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2000-03-20 CC MinutesCITY OF FARMERS BRANCH CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MARCH 20, 2000 COUNCIL CHAMBER CITY HALL 7:30 P.M. The following members of the City Council were present: Mayor Mayor Pro Tern Councilmembers Bob Phelps Jim Robbs Calla Davis Bill Moses Charlie Bird Paul Walden The following members of the City Administration were present: City Manager Richard L. Escalante Assistant City Manager Linda Groomer Assistant City Manager John Burke City Attorney John Boyle City Secretary Cindee Peters Director of Equipment Services Don Moore Economic Development Director Norma Nichols Director of Community Services Michael Spicer Director of Planning Kaizer Rangwala City Engineer Jerry Murawski Director of Finance Charles Cox Director of Parks & Recreation Jeff Fuller Library Director Mary Jane Stevenson Police Chief Jimmy Fawcett Fire Chief Kyle King Director of Public Works Mark Pavageaux Assistant to the City Manager Margaret Somereve Assistant to the City Manager John Roach Traffic Engineer Dave Davis Recording Secretary Suzanne Reynolds Mayor Phelps called the City Council Meeting of March 20, 2000 to order at 7:30 P.M. The meeting was televised. A.1 INVOCATION. Volume 83, page 13 Youth Minister Tom Davis of the Farmers Branch Church of Christ gave the invocation and Councilwoman Davis led the pledge of allegiance to the flag. A.2 PRESENTATION OF THE DALLAS/FORT WORTH METRO AREA PARKS AND RECREATION DIRECTORS' ASSOCIATION 2000 INNOVATION AWARD FOR FACILITY DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION TO THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT FOR THE FARMERS BRANCH SENIOR CENTER. Mayor Phelps presented the following information. The Farmers Branch Parks and Recreation Department has been recognized by the Dallas/Fort Worth Metro Area Parks and Recreation Directors' Association for the design and construction of the City's new Senior Center. The Dallas/Fort Worth Metro Area Parks and Recreation Directors' Association consists of approximately 40 cities in the Metroplex and has an awards program designed to recognize outstanding achievement on the part of its members. Katie Roberts, Senior Advisory Board Chair, accepted the award on behalf of the City at the February 17, 2000 meeting of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metro Area Parks and Recreation Directors' Association. Ms. Roberts presented the award to the Mayor and City Council and thanked them for their trust and support. MAYOR'S ANNOUNCEMENT Mayor Phelps invited the audience and home viewers to join the Mayor and City Council at the Community Meetings 2000 on Tuesday, March 21, 7:00 p.m. at the Farmers Branch Manske Library, and Thursday, March 23, 7:00 p.m. at the Farmers Branch Senior Center. A.3 CONSIDER ACCEPTING $15,000 GRANT FROM THE HILLCREST FOUNDATION TO THE HISTORICAL PARK AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Phelps presented the following information. The Hillcrest Foundation of Dallas was founded by Mrs. W.W. Caruth, Sr. to provide financial support to qualified charitable organizations in the State of Texas for: "The Advancement of Education, the Promotion of Health, and the Relief of Poverty." Mrs. W.W. Caruth, Sr. was a member of a pioneer family in the Dallas area in 1848. Several generations of the Caruth family purchased land, owned and managed farms and ranches, and later developed the Volume 83, page 14 properties as Dallas grew to become a major metropolitan area. Each succeeding generation has been characterized by the family attributes of a pioneering spirit: vision, courage, hard work and generosity. The Hillcrest Foundation has graciously awarded a $15,000 grant to the Historical Park to go towards construction of a replica Peters Colony Land Grant Office. The Director of the Parks and Recreation Department recommends accepting the $15,000 grant from the Hillcrest Foundation to the Historical Park. Mr. Ron Doerler, stated last summer an inspirational film: The Peanut Man; the story of George Washington Carver was filmed on location at the Farmers Branch Historical Park and a major underwriter of the film was the Hillcrest Foundation of Dallas. They discovered that the Historical Park was in the planning stages of building a log cabin to replace the barn that burned down Thanksgiving of 1997 and wanted to be a part of the process. Copies of the film can be found at the Farmers Branch Library as well as the Historical Park. A motion by Councilman Walden, seconded by Councilwoman Davis, all voting "aye," accepted the $15,000 grant from the Hillcrest Foundation to the Historical Park with appropriate letter of thanks. A.4 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 2000-053 ACCEPTING A GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $91,324 FROM THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE FUND BOARD TO ENHANCE INTERNET CONNECTIVITY AT THE MANSKE LIBRARY AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Phelps presented the following information. The Farmers Branch Manske Library has been awarded a grant in the amount of $91,324 from the Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board. The purpose of the Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund is to help develop the telecommunications framework comprising the Internet that connects public libraries, schools, colleges, universities and health care delivery systems in Texas. The funds are derived from annual assessments from telecommunications utilities and commercial mobile service providers. Grant monies would be used to expand Internet access at the Library by replacing eight terminals with personal computers capable of being connected to the Internet. The monies would also be used to purchase ten laptop personal computers for increasing the numbers of people who are able to attend Internet training classes at the Library. Additionally, Volume 83, page 15 these grant funds would be used to upgrade a server and other hardware to accommodate this expanded access and to hire a consultant to assist in the installation of the equipment. The Library Director recommends accepting the grant in the amount of $91,324 from the Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board to enhance Internet connectivity at the Manske Library. A motion by Councilman Bird, seconded by Councilman Moses, all voting "aye," accepted the grant in the amount of $91,324 from the Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board to enhance Internet connectivity at the Manske Library. A.5 EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT. Mayor Phelps honored and recognized Cass Reasor of the Fire Department upon his retirement after 29 years of dedicated service. A.6 PRESENTATION OF BOARD APPLICATIONS. There were no applications presented. A.7 REPORT ON STUDY SESSION ITEMS. Mayor Phelps gave a brief summary of the items discussed in Study Session prior to the regular meeting. B. CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING AS CONSENT ITEMS AND TAKE THE APPROPRIATE ACTION B.1 - B.9. 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. Mayor Phelps asked Chief Fawcett to present information to the public regarding Agenda Item B.9, outlined below. A motion by Mayor Pro Tem Robbs, seconded by Councilwoman Davis, all voting "aye," approved the Consent Agenda as presented. B.1 APPROVED MINUTES OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 6, 2000. Volume 83, page 16 B.2 APPROVED REQUEST OF VALLEY VIEW LAND PARTNERSHIP, LTD. AND GNB TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR FINAL PLAT OF VALLEY VIEW BUSINESS CENTER. B.3 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2000-005 APPROVING A DEVELOPER'S CONTRACT WITH VALLEY VIEW LAND PARTNERSHIP, INC. AND GNB TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR THE VALLEY VIEW BUSINESS CENTER ADDITION. B.4 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2000-050 ACCEPTING A BEAUTIFICATION AND SIDEWALK EASEMENT DONATED TO THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH BY OM P. SINGLA AS PART OF THE TOM FIELD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. B.5 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2000-051 ACCEPTING A BEAUTIFICATION AND SIDEWALK EASEMENT DONATED TO THE CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH BY R.H. (BOB) REYNOLDS AS PART OF THE TOM FIELD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT. B.6 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2000-047 ACCEPTING A SIDEWALK AND RETAINING WALL EASEMENT DONATED BY WEBB CHAPEL CEMETERY ASSOCIATION. B.7 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2000-054 AWARDING A BID TO AUTO TECH SYSTEMS, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $29,500 FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE PNEUMATIC TUBE SYSTEM AT CITY HALL. B.8 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2000-058 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A WAIVER OF THE CITY'S ELIGIBILITY TO APPLY FOR A SEPARATE JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY INCENTIVE BLOCK GRANT AND DESIGNATING DALLAS COUNTY AS THE RECIPIENT OF THE ALLOCATED AMOUNT ON BEHALF OF DALLAS COUNTY JUVENILE CRIME ENFORCEMENT COALITION, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF MATCHING FUNDS TO DALLAS COUNTY. B.9 ADOPTED RESOLUTION NO. 2000-058 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A WAIVER OF THE CITY'S ELIGIBILITY TO APPLY FOR A SEPARATE JUVENILE ACCOUNTABILITY INCENTIVE BLOCK GRANT AND DESIGNATING DALLAS COUNTY AS THE RECIPIENT OF THE ALLOCATED AMOUNT ON BEHALF OF DALLAS COUNTY JUVENILE CRIME ENFORCEMENT Volume 83, page 17 COALITION, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF MATCHING FUNDS TO DALLAS COUNTY. Jim Fawcett, Police Chief, stated if Resolution No. 2000-058 were passed, it would allow the Police Department and Municipal Court to join a coalition of all other law enforcement agencies in Dallas County. It would give the Police Department the ability to share among themselves information about juvenile offenders. He stated they would be setting up a computer network that would provide a database all cities could feed into. This would allow all participating cities to retrieve information on juvenile offenders in other municipal courts. The computer based Internet system would also allow all agencies charged with the responsibility of prosecuting juvenile offenders to determine if the offender has been convicted for the same or similar offense before. This will allow courts to enhance penalties when appropriate and will assist police agencies in determining eligibility of juvenile offenders for First Offender programs. C.1 CONSIDER THE ACTION TAKEN BY THE CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO PURCHASE AN INDUSTRIAL SITE FOR AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN CARROLLTON AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Phelps presented the following information. On Thursday, March 9, 2000, the Carrollton Farmers Branch Independent School District Board of Trustees voted to purchase an industrial site in Carrollton for an elementary school. This item is placed on the agenda to permit discussion and any appropriate action on this item. Mayor Phelps reviewed the background of the school board's efforts to obtain support for the 1998 bond election and efforts that the City of Farmers Branch made to provide the district with numerous possible school sites. Additionally, he reviewed the school board's actions regarding their decision to purchase a site and asked the citizens of Farmers Branch to contact school board members regarding the children's safety. Mayor Phelps stated Mayor Gravely of Carrollton, has requested a meeting with the school superintendent, school board president, mayors and city mangers of both Carrollton and Farmers Branch to try and resolve the issues regarding the industrial site in Carrollton. Volume 83, page 18 Jimmy Fawcett, Police Chief reviewed two possible locations on Valwood Parkway where children would have to cross to get to school. Chief Fawcett commented that the crossing at Albemarle would require the children to walk 6/10 of a mile through a heavily traveled residential area. He also stated there is heavy volume traffic, 32,000 vehicles each day on that section of Valwood Parkway. At the corner of Bee St. at Valwood there is no traffic control devices at the location and there are "line of site" problems for motorists traveling east. Albemarle at Valwood has no traffic control devises and is where the most reported accidents occur. After crossing Valwood children will be walking in the street at some locations because there are areas of no sidewalks and areas where parked vehicles blocking the sidewalks. Chief Fawcett stated the DART Rail Line would be a hazard to the children who might be encouraged to try to use the crossing at Denton Road. In conclusion, Chief Fawcett recommend the school board talk to the Carrollton Police Department concerning the building of a school near a railroad track, and three limited service hotels. Dave Davis, Traffic Engineer commented on the inherent danger of railroad lines and the incompatibility with an elementary school. He reviewed the DART service plans in the area, which would result in: an increase in the number of tracks from one to three; an overhead high voltage electrical system; enhanced freight track which would allow freight trains to move faster; and, DART trains with a peak speed of 60 mph. Mr. Davis stated access to railroad right-of-way cannot be positively controlled. He stated in the three years DART has operated light rail, they have experienced one school child struck and killed by a train. Mayor Pro Tern Robbs reviewed the City's efforts to provide suggested sites for a new elementary school in Farmers Branch. Explaining the Tax Increment Financing to allow the school district to save funds for construction of the school, he also reviewed all of the safety considerations previously discussed. Mayor Pro Tern Robbs explained one site considered by the school board would displace 17 residents and homeowners. However, by offering to purchase these properties at several times their appraised value, the district could save a considerable amount of tax dollars as compared to the proposed land purchase. Additionally, the homeowners would then be able to purchase a home in an area of their choice with no financial burden placed upon them. Volume 83, page 19 Mayor Pro Tern Robbs feels the Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District needs to explain to the citizens of Farmers Branch the reasons for their decisions. Councilman Bird commented the Farmers Branch children's safety is the responsibility of the City Council. In addition, Councilman Bird encouraged all the residents of Carrollton and Farmers Branch to visit this proposed school site and to contact the school board and voice their concern about children's safety. Councilman Bird stated there cannot be a price put on the safety of the children. Councilman Moses stated he would like to encourage the school board to represent Farmers Branch. He would also like to encourage the citizens who have an interest in the safety of the children to voice their concern. Councilman Walden asked Mr. Dave Davis to explain what might be done to discourage children from entering the railroad right-of-way. Mr. Davis responded that a six to eight foot chain link fence could be constructed on the east boundary of the rail line. He stated that there would not be a fence over a grade crossing, and it would be impossible to keep pedestrians out of the railroad right-of-way. Mr. Davis explained that children crossing at Albemarle would have to walk approximately one mile to the front of the school. Councilman Walden asked what the time frame would be for the construction of a rail line from Valwood north to the grade crossing beyond Peerless Manufacturing. Mr. Davis replied it would take approximately six months. Councilman Walden asked would the fence on the east boundary be the initial phase of the project or near the end? Mr. Davis replied the fence would be constructed in the beginning of the project due to its location near a residential area, but since no design has been done he is not sure. Councilman Walden stated he attended the recent school board meeting and spoke on the issues concerning his efforts in the 1998 Bond Program Election. He also stated that at the school board meeting, board members Lynn Chaffin and John Stover changed their position Volume 83, page 20 from statements they made on February 24, 2000 concerning placement of a school in Farmers Branch. Councilwoman Davis stated the City offered support to the school district to determine several sites for the construction of an elementary school in Farmers Branch. She encouraged the citizens to contact school board members and voice their concern for the safety of children. She also stated the new school would reduce overcrowding in the elementary schools. Councilwoman Davis commented the City had provided the seniors with the best possible facility and now it is time to provide the children of Farmers Branch with the best possible facility. Mayor Phelps stated that hopefully the school board would reconsider their decision on the school based on the safety issues brought to their attention. C.2 CONSIDER THE REQUEST BY CALLAWAY ARCHITECTS ON BEHALF OF HENRY S. MILLER COMPANY FOR CONCEPT PLAN AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL OF A RETAIL/RESTAURANT DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING A FREE-STANDING SALT GRASS RESTAURANT, WITH VARIANCES FOR TENANT IDENTIFICATION SIGNS, PLACEMENT OF MULTI-TENANT PYLON SIGN, AND EXTERIOR BUILDING MATERIAL FINISHES, FOR A 4.5 ACRE SITE LOCATED WEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF VALLEY VIEW LANE AND LBJ FREEWAY AND WITHIN THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT NO. 71 ZONING DISTRICT AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Phelps presented the following information. The applicant is requesting approval of a concept plan and site plan to construct an approximate 26,300 square foot retail building and a 7,800 square foot free standing restaurant building. Overall, the proposed development has good internal circulation. To provide safe and efficient access to the subject property from eastbound Valley View Lane and to address TxDOT right-of-way acquisition issues, construction of a third outside lane for eastbound Valley View Lane is proposed. A left turn lane within the existing median for westbound Valley View Lane is also proposed. The Planned Development-71 zoning ordinance allows variances to be considered through the site plan approval process. Five variances related to signage and two variances related to exterior building materials are being requested. The variances related to increases in the wall sign area Volume 83, page 21 are warranted as the Planned Development ordinance was crafted for one- and two-tenant users and not multiple tenants. The Planning and Zoning Commission found that the requested increase in the free- standing pylon sign area was acceptable since the applicant is proposing to increase the sign-face area only, not the overall height of the pylon sign structure. The two variance requests regarding building materials are acceptable and necessary to create the authentic southwestern design for the overall development. The Planning and Zoning Commission, by unanimous vote, recommends approval of the proposed concept plan and site plan, including the requested variances, file-dated March 6, 2000, with the following conditions: 1. The sign face background on both the multi-tenant pylon sign and the monument sign shall be the same, consistent dark color for all sign background panels. 2. The final design of the third lane for Valley View Lane shall be subject to review and approval by the City Engineer and any modifications to the site plan as a result of the final engineering design shall be subject to approval by Staff. 3. Any modifications to the existing median configuration, landscaping, irrigation system, and paving shall be submitted and subject to approval by the City of Farmers Branch Engineering Department, prior to issuance of a permit for improvements. 4. Roof-mounted equipment shall be screened by the parapet walls and any ground equipment shall be screened by a screening wall and landscape screening materials, and be subject to review and approval by staff prior to issuance of any occupancy permit. 5. The screening wall and landscaping materials along the western property line shall be installed prior to issuance of the first occupancy permit for the subject property. 6. The final electrical plan shall be subject to review and approval by staff, including the location of the light fixtures and the photometrics plan, prior to issuance of a permit for installation of electrical utilities and light poles/fixtures. 7. Approval of building construction plans by the Building Official, including a cross section detail of the exterior wall finishing system in accordance with the City of Farmers Branch building material code, except for the requested variances, is required prior to issuance of a building permit. Kazier Rangwala, Director of Planning, stated the applicant is requesting a site plan and concept plan approval to allow an 8,700 square foot Volume 83, page 22 gross freestanding Salt-Grass Steak House restaurant, instead of the 6,000 square foot restaurant approved last year. Mr. Rangwala stated the Salt-Grass Steak House Restaurant is designed in a southwestern architectural style. Mr. Rangwala stated minor changes to the on-site circulation, parking, and landscaping are proposed to accommodate a larger restaurant. The 26,300 square foot retail/restaurant building proposed remains unchanged. The applicant is requesting five variances for signage because of the proposed multiple tenants and staff feels these variances are warranted. The applicant also is requesting two building material variances to create an authentic southwestern design. Vaughn Miller, Henry S. Miller Commercial Retail Division, 5001 Spring Valley Road Dallas, Texas 75244, stated he is requesting Council's approval of this zoning request on behalf of Henry S. Miller and Salt- Grass Steak House. He stated he is extremely excited about this project and would be available to answer any questions the Council may have. Mayor Phelps asked Mr. Miller if he was familiar with the conditions recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Miller replied he was familiar and agreed with the conditions recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Councilman Walden congratulated Mr. Miller and stated he did an excellent job. He stated this is a quality development and is happy to have Salt-Grass Steak House and the accompanying tenants in the area. Councilwoman Davis stated the City is excited about Salt-Grass Steak House locating to Farmers Branch. She stated it would take approximately 120 days for construction and will be located south of Valley View Lane and north of LBJ Freeway. She welcomed Salt-Grass Steak House to the City. Mayor Phelps welcomed Salt-Grass Steak House to the City. A motion by Councilman Bird, seconded by Councilman Moses, all voting "aye," adopted Resolution No. 2000-057 approving the concept plan and site plan, including the requested variances, file-dated March 6, 2000, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission. D.1 CONSIDER ADOPTING RESOLUTION NO. 2000-056 AWARDING THE BID FOR THE MIDWAY ROAD AND SPRING VALLEY ROAD WATER Volume 83, page 23 LINE IMPROVEMENTS TO HENDERSON CONSTRUCTION AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Phelps presented the following information. The 1999-2000 Capital Improvement Program budget contains funding for the construction of the Midway Road Water Line and Spring Valley Road Water Line in the amount of $625,000. An 18-inch PVC water line will be installed on Midway Road from Alpha Road to Spring Valley Road, and a 12-inch PVC water line will be installed on Spring Valley Road from Gillis Road to Welch Road. These lines are needed to meet continued growth in water usage on the east side of the City. Four bids were received and opened on March 7, 2000. All bids met specifications. The lowest bidder is Henderson Construction with a bid amount of $589,740. After expenditures for design there is $558,368 available in the project budget for construction. An additional $31,372 is needed to fully fund the project. There is $300,000 available in the Capital Improvement Program Non-Bond Utility Fund, Reserve for Cost Increases and Other Projects. Henderson Construction is presently working on two projects for the City. The contractor's performance is satisfactory on both projects. Construction is scheduled to last 120 calendar days. The City Engineer recommends adopting Resolution No. 2000-056 awarding the bid for the Midway Road and Spring Valley Road Water Line Improvements to Henderson Construction. There being no discussion, a motion by Mayor Pro Tern Robbs, seconded by Councilman Walden, all voting "aye," adopted Resolution No. 2000- 056 awarding the bid for the Midway Road and Spring Valley Road Water Line Improvements to Henderson Construction. D.2 CONSIDER APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AND APPOINTMENT TO THE ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION. Mayor Phelps presented the following information. There is a vacancy on the Planning and Zoning Commission due to the resignation of Mr. Bill Boudreau. A motion by Councilman Moses, seconded by Councilman Bird, all voting "aye," moved Stan Armstrong to Place 4, Dave Stack to Alternate Place 1; and John Herndon to Alternate Place 2 on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Volume 83, page 24 The following member of the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee will expire: Nancy McIntyre 4/1/00 A motion by Councilman Walden, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Robbs, all voting "aye," reappointed Nancy McIntyre to the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee. D.3 CONSIDER COUNCIL TRAVEL REPORTS AND REQUESTS AND TAKE THE APPROPRIATE ACTION. City Manager Richard Escalante stated the Innovations Group Conference "Transforming Local Government", will be held on June 29 through July 1, 2000 in Santa Clara, California and asked the Mayor and City Council to consider attending. He stated it is an excellent conference. A motion by Mayor Pro Tern Robbs, seconded by Councilwoman Davis, all voting "aye," approved travel for the Mayor and City Council to attend the Innovations Group Conference "Transforming Local Government", June 29 through July 1, 2000 in Santa Clara, California. D.4 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION. Mr. Gene Bethel, 14264 Coral Harbor Court, stated he would like to thank the Council for the Texas Independence Day observance at the Historical Park. He stated it was a wonderful adventure for the 4th graders and hopes it becomes a community project. MAYOR PHELPS ANNOUNCED THAT THE ITEMS ON THE AGENDA FOR THE EXECUTIVE SESSION WERE DISCUSSED IN THE 4:30 P.M. WORK SESSION. MAYOR PHELPS EXPLAINED THE CITY COUNCIL CONVENED INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION AT 6:11 P.M. AND CONCLUDED AT 7:15 P.M. FOR THE 7:30 P.M. GENERAL SESSION. TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE CHAPTER 51 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 LAND ACQUISITIONS -TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 551.072 Volume 83, page 25 1. DISCUSS EXCHANGE OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY AT 13200 NESTLE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 12905 BEE STREET. 2. DISCUSS LAND ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 12720 BEE STREET. 3. DISCUSS POSSIBLE LEASE OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY AT 500 HUFFINES ROAD IN LEWISVILLE, TEXAS. 4. DISCUSS LEASE OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY AT 12715 DENTON ROAD. 5. DISCUSS LEASE OF CITY OWNED PROPERTY AT 12700 STEMMONS FREEWAY. Mayor Phelps stated Staff was present to discuss these items with the City Council. E.1 b DISCUSS PENDING AND CONTEMPLATED LITIGATION -TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE - SECTION 551.071 1. CITY OF FARMERS BRANCH - CARROLLTON-FARMERS BRANCH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT SCHOOL SITE SELECTION. Mayor Phelps stated the City Manager and City Attorney were present to discuss potential litigation relative to the elementary school site selection on matters required by Code of Professional Responsibility to be confidential. E.2 CONSIDER NECESSARY ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION. Mayor Phelps reported the City Council was updated on land acquisition and litigation. No action was necessary. F.1 ADJOURNMENT. A motion by Councilman Bird, a second by Councilwoman Davis, all voting "aye", adjourned the City Council meeting of March 20, 2000, at 9:07 P.M. Mayor f 7 i' J City Secretary Volume 83, page 26