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.
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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
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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,
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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