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Home My WebLink About1977-05-03 Regular Meeting � � � CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS �' � AGENDA � REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING � TUESDAY, MAY 3, 1977 AT 7: 30 P.M. COUNCIL CF-IAMBERS - 413 MAIN I . CALL TO O�ZDER � � � II . INVOCATION - Councilman Charles Dunn � III . CONSIDERATION OF NtZNUTES (April 26, 1977) � � IV. CITIZENS REQUEST AND�OR NtISC. REPORTS � € V. PUBLIC HEARZNG � � City Council to hold a public hearing for the purpose of � considering the rate increase as requested by Texas Power �: & Light Company. � VI . OLD BUSINESS � # � � A. City Council to consider an ordinance relative to � Lone Star Gas rate increase , second reading . � , � B. City Council to consider an ordinance in regard to � Zoning Application Z 77-9. � � 4 VII . NE�d BUSINESS � � � A. Grapevine Housing Authority to make a presentation � to the Council relative to a proposed low-rent housing � project. � S. City Staff to present the concept of park and � recreational facilities in conjunction with Grapevine Independent School District . � � C. City Council to consider better organization of the � traffic flow on Nlain Street from Hudgins to Northwest Hwy. � D. City Council to consider authorizng the City Staff to F employ an additional building inspector. � � E. City Council to consider authorizing the City Staff � to instigate annexation proceedings relative to rail- road property from Business Hwy. 114 to Dallas County ! Line . i � VIII . ADJOURNMENT � � � � � IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 6252-17, V.A.T.C.S. , AS AMENDED BY CHAPTER 227, ACTS OF' THE 61ST LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SESSION, THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AGENDA tiaAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 2�TH DAY OF APRIL, 1977 AT 4:(�O P.I�1. � . � CITY S R TARY � � � `, � � � � � � � � � � � � 3 i 3 � t( E 7 7 ; � � � CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS � j i EMERGENCY AGENDA € ! REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING � � TUESDAY, MAY 3, 1977 AT 7: 30 P.M. � € � � € , VII. NEW BUSINESS � � � � i i �. F. City Council to consider the revision of � arraignment procedures . � '� This emergency item was placed on the City Council '� agenda as immediate action is necessary to insure ' the health, safety, and general welfare of the € Y � citizens of Grapevine, Texas . ' [ � E f IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 6252-17, V.A.T. C.S. , AS AMENDED BY CHAPTER 227, ACTS OF THE 61ST LEGISLATURE, I REGULAR SESSION, THE EMERGENCY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 4 WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 3RD DAY OF MAY, � 1977 AT 10:00 A.M. ' t E $ ' C �p I € � � � � � CITY SEC T RY � � � � � � € ' d L P � � k t � � � $k N , � S �[- #' � � £ Fg F t. f � a i � k' � � 2 �' t � � Fg F 3 � �. �g 4 � � i Y �! { 6: �}� $' � � � 4 �' - � �' s � @ � $ t. � x' �. CITY OF GR.APEVINE, TEXAS �` � � EMERGENCY AGENDA �' � REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING � TUESDAY, MAY 3, 1977 AT 7: 30 P. M. � � z t � � VI. OLD BUSINESS � i � A. (1) City Council to consider an amendment � ordinance relative to Lone Star Gas � rate increase, first reading. � t s: t This emergency item was placed on the City Council � agenda as immediate action is necessary to insure � the health, safety, and general welfare of the ' � citizens of Grapevine, Texas. � � � IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 6252-17, V.A.T. C.S. , AS � AMENDED BY CHAPTER ��7, ACTS OF THE 61ST LEGISLATURE, � REGULAR BESSION, THE EMERGENCY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA � WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON TI-� THE 3RD DAY OF MAY, � 1977 AT 3: 30 P.M. — — � ;� CITY SE TARY � � � � � � � � � �< i � � � � E � � � � � � � t � ST13TE OF' TEXAS � COUNTY OF TARRANT X CITY OF GRAPEVINE X The City Council af the City af Grapevine, Texas convened in regular session at 7:40 P.M. an this the 3rd day of May 1977 with the follawing members present to-wit: William D. Ta�.e Mayor I3oil Daltan Mayor Pro-Tem Charles Dunn Councilman Willis Pirkle Councilman David Florence Councilman Larry Oliver Councilman Charles Gideon Councilman constituting a quorum with, Floy T, Ezel3 City Manager James L. Hancack Ass't. City Manager Shirley Armstrong City Secretary John Boy1e City Att�arney Mayor Tate called the meeting to order. The Invocation was delivared by Caunci�.man Charles Dunn. The first order of business was consideration of the minutes of April 26, 1977. Councilman Pirkle made a motion to apprave the minutes as printecl. The motion was secanded by Councilman Dalton ( and prevailed by the following vote: � Ayes: Tate, Dalton, Dunn, Pirkle, Oliver, Florence, & Gideon Nays: None The next order of business wa� for the City Council to hald a public hearing �or the purpose of considering the rate inerea�e as requested, by Texas Power and Light Company. Councilman Dunn made a motion to continue th� public hearing on May 17, 197? and to con�inue to suspend the rates. The motion was seconded by Councilman Pirkle and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Dalton, Dunn, Pirkle, Oliver, Florence, & Gideon Nays: Nane The next axcler of business was for the City Cauncil �o consider an ordinance relative towLone Star Gas rate increase, second reading. The City Secretary read the caption of the praposed o�dinance. Mr. Vernie Henderson, representing Lone Star Gas Company, explained that ha.s campany would prefer to include, as an amendmen�. to the r ordinanca, an updated schedule of service rates. Mr. Henderson then reviewed the schedule and an�wered questions from the council, � The City A�.torney advised that the amended ordinance would have to be considered on two readinqs, ar an emergency declared and the ordinance considered on anly one reading. The Ci�y Secretary read �.he caption of the amended ordinance. Councilman Florence made a motion to declare an emergency in regard to the amended ordinance. The mo�.ion wa.s secondecl by Councilman Dunn and prevailed by the following vote: + Ayes: Tate, DaZton, Dunn, Pirkle, Oliver, Florence & Gideon Nays: None Councilman Gideon made a motion to approve the revised ordinance as read. The motion was seconded by councilman Pirkle and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Dalton, Dunn, Pirkle, 0liver, Florence, & Gideon Nays: None Councilman Dalton then made a motion to recend the first reading of Ordinance 77-23. The motion was seconded by Councilman Oliver � and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Dalton, Dunn, Pirkle, Oliver, Florence, & Gideon Nays: None The next order of business was for the City Council to consider an ordinance in regard to Zoning Application Z77-9. The City Secretary reviewed t,Y� iocation of the property and gave a brief history stating that the initial application requested "I-1" Light Industrial for lots 3, 4, and the south one-hundred feet of lot 2. She added that, as per council request on April 19, the ordinance was rewritten to allow a specific use permit for the construction of mini warehouses on the same location. She further explained that the ordinance contained provisions to rezone lot one to "C-2" Community Business District. Councilman Gideon then made a motion to approve the ordinance with the site plan attached. Councilman Dunn seconded the motion. After a lengthly discussion regarding screening devices, Councilman Gideon amended his motion to include the addition of a twenty foot screening fence along the east side of the property, across the easement, to be constructed at the initiation of phase two. Councilman Gideon then included in his motion that the fence must be of the same material and of the same height of the buildings. , Councilman Dunn accepted the amendments to the motion and it prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Gideon, Dalton, Dunn, Oliver, & Pirkle Nays: Florence ORDINANCE N0. 77-27 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO, 70-10; THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, SAME BEING ALSO KNOWN AS TITLE 10 OF THE CITY CODE OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, GRANTING A ZONING CHANGE ON A TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED AS BEING A LOT, TRACT OR PARCEL OF LAND LYING AND BEING SITUATED IN TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS, BEING A PART OF THE FLOYD HARR.IS SUBDIVISION IN THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS MORE FULLY AND COMPLETELY DESCRIBED IN THE BODY OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE OF . THE SOUTH 100 FEET OF LOT 2, ALL OF LOT 3 AND 4 FROM "R-3" MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "SP" SPECIFIC USE PERMIT DISTRICT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF MINI- , WAREHOUSES, AS PER THE ATTACHED SITE PLAN; AND THE REZON2NG OF LOT 1, FLOYD HARRIS SUBDIVISION, FROM "R-3" NNLTI-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICT TO "C-2" COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT; CORRECTING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP; PRESERVING ALL OTHER PORTIONS OF Z'HE ZONING ORDINANCE; PROVIDING A CLAUSE RELATING TO SEVERP,BILITY; DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, MORALS AND GENERAL WELFARE DEMAND A ZONING CHANGE AND AMENDMENT THEREIN MADE; PROVIDING A PENALTY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. � �: Y � 3' £ k S The next order of business was for Executive Director of the � Grapevine Housing Authority, Mr. Ed Langley, to make a presen- ; � tation relative to a proposed low-rent housing project. Mr. Langley then explained to the Council several options that were > available for consideration in regard to additional low rent housing facilities in Grapevine; one plan being Farmers Home Administration and the other with HUD. Mr. Langley advised the � Council that the Grapevine Housing Authority recommended the �, HUD program on a conventional loan. He then advised that if � the Council decided to apply for funds through the HUD program, _ the application needed to be in the HUD office no later than � May 9. } Councilman Pirkle then made a motion to accept the recommendations ¢ and apply for the funds. The motion was seconded by Councilman � Dalton and prevailed by the following vote: � # Ayes: Tate, Dalton, Dunn, Florence, Oliver, Pirkle, & Gideon � Nays: None � The next order of business was for Park & Recreation Director, Bob Hart to present the concept of park and recreational facilities :; in conjunction with Grapevine Independent School District. Mr. � Hart reported that the concept of cities and school districts ; jointly providing recreational facilities was becoming widely � accepted and has proven to be workable and economical. � After a short discussion, Councilman Dalton made a motion to a: authorize the city staff to further pursue the joint recreational � type program with the school system. The motion was seconded by � Councilman Oliver and prevailed by the following vote: % € � Ayes: Tate, Dalton, Dunn, Florence, Oliver, Pirkle, & Gideon i Nays: None Mayor Tate stated that a later date a Committee would be appointed from the Council and the Park Board to assist Mr. Hart with the � : ' project. � The next order of business was for the City Council to consider � better organization of the traffic flow on Main Street from � F Hudgins to Northwest Highway. Mr. Tom Pedigrew, Traffic � Safety Engineer, presented his plan to establish a continuous left turn lane down the center of Main street, with two, eleven foot traffic lanes, and nine foot parallel parking spaces on � either side. � [ z Concern was expressed that drivers getting out of their cars s would be too near the main flow of traffic. It was also noted � that the continuous left turn lane would be used by both North j and South bound traffic and might create a hazardous condition. � Councilman Dunn made a motion to continue the item until a later date. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gideon and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Dalton, Dunn, Florence, Oliver, Pirkle, & Gideon Nays: None The ne�t order of business was far the City Cotanci� to �ona�der authorizing the City Staff to employ an additional building '. inspector. The City Manager gave a brief history stating that five subdivisions and numerous water and sewer projects were presently under con- struction. He further explained that presently, the city was paying the salary of a Freese & Nichols inspector, plus additional ', expenses to Freese and Nichols for related services. He added ', �_ that the same employee could be placed on the City's payroll for ' considerably less money along with the same benefits. He advised ; the Council that Freese and Nichols was in agreement with the change. , Councilman Florence made a motion to accept the recommendation of the City Manager and employ an additional building inspector. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gideon and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Dalton, Gideon, Florence, Dunn, Oliver, & Pirkle Nays: None The next order of business was for the City Council to consider '� authorizing the City Staff to instigate annexation proceedings relative to railroad property from Business Hwyo 114 to Dallas County Line. The City Manager gave a brief history and described the exact location of the property in question. After a little discussion, Councilman Oliver made a motion to authorize the City Staff to instigate annexation proceedings. The motion was seconded by Councilman Dunn and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Dalton, Florence, Dunn, Oliver, Pirkle, & Gideon Nays: None The next order of business was for the City Council to consider the revision of arraignment procedures. After a lengthy discussion, Councilman Dunn made a motion to accept the recommendation that Judge G�ay be employed to da Tape # 10 the arraigning at $10.00 per arraignment to a maximum of $400 Side II and that he also be paid for extra work during the month of 835-890 Apri1. The motion was seconded by Councilman 0liver and prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Dalton, Dunn, Oliver, Florence, Gideon, & Pirkle Nays: None There being no further business to come before the Council, Councilman Pirkle made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Councilman Oliver and all present voted aye. PASSED AND APPROVED on this the ��day of , 1977. _1Y� ��j� •..�-- �,;c��"' - �i.� �,_ Mayor ATTEST: City Secr ary EXHIBIT "'A" ihVJ QFF1f.,;ES HUTC}-� I-`_; ON, PRICE �x ��YLE A ; ..,cF�;�:�C,r:A!_Cci�.•:,�r�?K7�C?N � 13�3 Fiue-.i_i7r vr;ic�ti !_ic-[ qUn_oirdG �.;Y riu7ct-!tsat� C�,At_1_AS. 7�X.4S 7:�2C)1 7E�EattarvE r�.ro�a �Rice A ^� �zi.+r�az vaez < Jq i:J F. E.+vYLE, JR. F1�fl� 19, 1977 E�A7 A. E.::u,C>nK5 . H.P. KUCERA r�'�.;,;_c<�i p. E;tF,ti�riEl4 OF cOUNSEI Mayor Vdilliam Tate Merrbers of the Grapevine City Ccauncil City N�or�ager F1oy Ezei1 RE: i.P.B��. Request far a RaFe lncreose Dc�rar h",c�yor Tate, 1`�Cemoers of the City Council and Cifiy Manager Ezeil: Qn Friday, Aprii 15, 1917 1 afifenced a meeting in 1�^Jaco fo review �he study rr�de by Toucl3e Ross 8� Co. af the recent re�vest by T,P,c�L, for a ra#e increase that is presently pending before fihe City Council . As you are aVrare T.P,B�L, has filed a system wide rate case cnd is requesting star-�dardized rafies t}�raughaut sts system. The sys�em wide request is far an incrcase in revenues of 165.3 milf ion dc�llars (an increase of apprnximotely 32.9'/a). � , The Touche Ross study recommends an increase in revenue af 54,9 million (aP�roximateiy 12.5'%}, The Staff of f�e f ublic Utility Corr,rnission testified to an ir�crease of � 66 - 67 million. It wcs originally anticipated that the P.U.C, would hand down its decision in ti�e rura� rate cc�se an Apri1 15 but tF-�e co�m'sssion stc�ted they were going #o hold up its decision until tney could re�-iew tne irnpact, if any, of Presidenfi ' Car;ers proposed energY program. It is r�ow anticipated that a decis'son wi11 be forthcoming by the P.U.C, arr or about May 1, 1977. Pursuant to the Public Utility R�gulatory Act (1�-46c) the company has the ability to put the propased ra�es inta effect after April 26 {90;h day �rom ��e arigir�) pro,�osed effective date� by fihe posting of a bond paya'ole to the City. Mr. Eab D�niels, 7.P. 8rL. District h'k�rx�ger, I�as st�t�d fo rne �hat the company �}1as not going to place the rates into effect under a bond until after the P.U.C. makes its �ecision on fihe rural rafie case. Mr. Dcniels wi11 eifiher svbmit a lefiter or be preser�t tcnight to assure the Council a� the position of T.P.B�L. I recornmend 1{,�t fr�e raies centi��e to be sus�;c-r:c�ed and the Council � again consider fihe que�tion on iJ`�ay 3, 1977. Resr�c�`�Ily submiffed, HUTCHISCN, PR(CE 8� BOYLE � t/ / � l-w�— !r�-: , � _o'�n . S�yle, . Jr B/rm � c"`�