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Home My WebLink About1988-02-02 Regular Meeting i � , ; � i ; AGENDA CITY OF GRAPEVINE , TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING ; TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1988 AT 7 :30 P.M. o COUNCIL CHAMBERS - MUNICIPAL COURT ROOM #205 � 307 WEST DALLAS ROAD ? CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION: Council Member C. Shane Wilbanks PRESENTATIONS ? ; i 1 . Plaque of Appreciation to be presented to Ms. Sue ? Burgtorf, who is resigning from the Parks & Recreation i Board. � i 2. Director of Public Works to update the City Council � regarding Public Works projects. S 1 PUBLIC HEARING � i 3 . Conduct a public hearing relative to Tarrant County ', Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) proposed ' 14th year projects and authorize submittal of the proposal to Tarrant County. CITIZENS REQUESTS ! ; ; CONSENT AGENDA � € Consent items are deemed to need little Council deliberation ' � and will be acted upon as one business item. Any member of ; the City Council or member of the audience may request that an ' item be withdrawn from the consent agenda and placed before the Council for full discussion. Approval of the consent ; agenda authorizes the City Manager, or his designee, to ? implement each item in accordance with Staff recommendations. ; 4 . Consider authorizing the Community Development and � Economic Development Departments to do a feasibility � study relative to the rehabilitation of a house located j at 401 West College Street. Director of Community ; Development recommends approval. i 5 . Consider an ordinance amending the City Code, Chapter 23, ; Article V Parking to designate certain areas located on ; private property as "No Parking" , "Taxicab Stand" and ; "Tow-Away-Zone" areas when requested to do so by persons 3 who own or control private property used for parking. ; c Police Chief recommends approval. � � 6 . Consider an ordinance amending the City Code, Chapter 7 � Buildings and Construction and Chapter 11 Fire Protection ; and Prevention to require the installation of smoke � detectors in certain residential and commercial units. � Fire Chief recommends approval. E 7 . Consider an ordinance amending the City Code, Chapter 22 � Taxicabs to repeal the gross tax receipts, accept driver 6 background checks and taxicabs permitted by Fort Worth, allow for a revised inspection fee of $30 . 00 per cab and = repeal the requirement for a cab office in the City. � Director of Finance recommends approval. � € ; 8 . Consider an ordinance amending the City Code, Appendix E, g Article II , Standard Specifications for � Construction--Streets and Drainage and Article III � Standard Specifications for Construction--Water � i � � 9 � S g { i � t Distribution System and Sanitary Sewer System relative to � utility embedment detail specifications . Director of Public Works recommends approval. 9 . Consider authorizing the issuance of a Notice of Enactment be filed in the Tarrant County Land Records �� ; office as part of the process for ' abutting :�f,�� ' property owners for roadway improvements of William D. - Tate Avenue. Director of Public Works recommends �✓ � 3 approval. 10. Consider approval of an increase in the design scope for � Ball Street to include additional water line and water connection design, sewer line rehabilitation design, ; necessary connections and adjustment of the construction � plans to reflect the south project limits for Ball Street at a cost of $9, 300. 00. Director of Public Works recommends approval. 11 . Consider an ordinance amending the City Code, Chapter 23, Article VII Impoundment and Sale of Personal Property authorizing the Police Chief and Purchasing Agent to � 4 dispose of personal property held by the Police ' Department. Police Chief recommends approval. � 12 . Consider an ordinance amending the City Code, Chapter 26 ; Wrecker and Towing Service by adopting new rules and i regulations regarding tow trucks within the City to be in � compliance with State law. Police Chief recommends '_ approval. 13. Consider an ordinance amending the City Code, Chapter 6 ; Animals and Fowl to allow for legal control of all types 3 of animals and compliance with recent State and National ; � legislation that sets standards for the control of ' vicious animals and animal attacks . Police Chief ' ; recommends approval. � , 14 . Consider a resolution adopting the Tarrant County = precinct boundary changes as revised by the Tarrant � County Commissioners ' Court. City Secretary recommends ` approval. � 15. Consider approval of the minutes from the January 19, � 1988 meeting as published. City Secretary recommends '.. approval. � NEW BUSINESS � 16 . Consider authorizing the City Manager to enter into a � contract with the low bidder, A1 Weigand, Inc. in an � amount of $74, 071 . 00 for the relocation and construction � of a 20" water line across the proposed S.H. 360 alignment and take any necessary action. > 17 . Consider authorizing the City Manager to enter into a lease agreement relative to office space for the Economic Development Department and take any necessary action. � 18. Consider authorizing the hiring of one additional Clerk f Typist I position for Municipal Court Department and take ; any necessary action. { � OLD BUSINESS 19. Consider authorizing the City Manager to negotiate a lease agreement with the Corps of Engineers regarding the s City Council selected riverboat site, negotiate the lease ; agreement with riverboat owners, and authorize � construction of a parking lot on the selected site in an � amount not to excee� Y"�-��. 00. i 'S��j'J �5"O, c J 3 � � I � �� ,�,lv � 3 � � � � � � � � � � 20 . Consider adopting the proposed rental agreement and � proposed rules and regulations governing the Convention � Center and take any necessary action. � f 21 . Consider a resolution accepting the joint recommendation � of the Facilities Committee and the Convention & Visitors = i Bureau Advisory Board regarding the Convention Center and `_ take any necessary action. � � EXECUTIVE SESSION � P { 22 . City Council to recess to Conference Room #204 to discuss � real estate (405 Church Street) under amendments to � Article 6252-17, V.A.T.C.S. Subsections 2 (f) . ; � City Council to reconvene in the Council Chambers and � take any necessary action relative to real estate. � i i ADJOURNMENT ` � , i ! 1 0 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 MEETING AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND � POSTED ON THIS THE 29TH DAY OF JANUARY, 1988 AT 4 : 00 P.M. § � 1 ; � � I � City Secretary ; € � � � i j � 3 { 's 3 � I I 1 1 � � 6 � � � � � i a € [ x d � f �q E : s � ig 4 � S ( � � � � D � B � k � � £ k t � � STATE OF TEXA,S COUNTY OF TAFt�2ANT CITY OF GRAPEVINE The City Council of the City af Grapev�.ne, Texas met in Regular Sessian on this the 2nd day of February, 1988 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chamibers, Municigal Caurt Roar► #205, 347 West Dallas Road, wi.th the fallawing m�.mbers � present �.o wit: 'I'�ttt Pawers Mayor Ted R. Ware Mayar Pro Tem .� Sharron Spencer Couneil Member � C. Shane Wilbanks Council l�r Lynn R. Niedernlei.er Cauncil M��r � Gil Tra�rerse Council I�r � constitu�ing a quonkn, with Council Nlember Jim Glynri absent, with the following men�bers of the City Staff: Dennis E. Dawson City Manager � Kelvin Knau� Assi.stant City Manager ' John F. Boyle, Jr. City Attorney i � Linda Huff City Secretary � , , J � �Ar r' Ta o�� The meeting was called ta order by Mayar Powers. � , INVQCATION � � � 'f Council MPrnber Wilbanks delivered the Invocation. ' � q i :� �: � ITII�I 1. PRESENTATION, PLAQUE fJF AFPRECIATION, MS. SUE BURG`I'ORF � � � � `� Mayor Pow�ers presented Ms. Sue Burgtorf with a Plaque and Cert.ificate af � ; Appreciation for autstanding and dedicated service on the Parks ar�l Recreation E Board frca�n 1984 to 1987 and for serving as Chairman frc�n 1985 to 1987. � � ITF�I 2. PRESIIVTATION, PUBLIC WORK� UPDATE I �, Director of Public Works Jerry Hodge gave an overview of the Public Works ' Department prajects �hat are currently in progress, He upc3ated the City � a Council regarding the developer related projects and the City initiated ' prajects. He noted the departrnent has 23 prajects wc�rth $13 million currently , � in progress plus daily projects. � � ITII+�i 3. PUBLIC HFARTNG, TARRANT COjIN'I'Y CODM�lIJNITY DE'VF�,OPME�.VT B�LOCK GRANT � {CDBG} pRpGF2AM � N�yor Pc�wers declared the piablic hearing ogen relative ta 14th year projec�s for the Tarrant County C�munity Development Block Grant Program. 1 � Manager af Engineering Stan Laster notec� the areas proposed for the r�place- ment of a four (4) inch water line with a six (6) inch water line, service � connections and necessary gavernent repairs. The program will consist of the following streets: Blevins Street, Wall Street to Sunse�. Street; West Texas ' Street, Blevins Street to Ball Street; West Sunset Street, B].evins Street ta � Ball Street; and East Texa� Street, Aus�in Street to Ruth Street. _ The total replacement w�uld be 2,600 linear feet of line, He reported the Tarrant County 5taff had visited the propased. sites and had responded � I positively to the projects. The es�.imated cost is $93,774.50. Mayor Powers then inquirec� if there were any guests present who wished �o c�nt regarding the projects. There were none and there was no s carresgandence ta regart. " € k � � #p f � � t 021o21sg � � � � � G Mayor Pro Tem Ware made a matian to clase the public hearing. Coun.cil Memb�r � Traverse offered a secand to the motion which prevailed as follows: � Ayes : Powers, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Niedermeier, & Traverse j Nays . None Absent: Glynr� �: ; Cauncil �er Niedermeier made a matian ta approve �he 1988 Ccxnmunity � '�, Develognent Block Grant Program for sul�nittal to Tarrant Ccaunty. Council ; Memk�er Spencer offered a second to fihe motion which prevaiZed a� follows: s � Ayes . Powers, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Niedermeier, & Traver�e i Nays . None � � Absent: Glynn � ; , � CITIZEi�JJS REQ�JESTS � '! ITF�'! 3A. NIS. DIANE WILLIAM.S �. ', Ms. Diane Williams, 1$30 Silverside Drive, addressed t�he City Council for the � ; Shorecrest Acres Addi�.ian, representing 55 hcxnes. She submitted a petitian ', signed by residents af 53 of the home� that opposed the passible plan to lacate a large paddle wheel boat o� the lake praperty situated at the �ilver Lake Park site. The opposition is due to the fact that m�re traffic weuld be ger�erated in the residential areas. � �'" ��y�ti� I'I'Efi'i 3B. MR. � RIC'H��D �RANT Mr. G. Richard Gzant, 1846 Anglers Plaza, spoke to the Council regarding his ', concerns about the proposed riverboat on Grapevine Lake. He noted the residential areas wauld have more naise, mare transient pec�ple and site seers, ' resulting in more danger to children, adults and pets i.n the area due to increased traffic. There would be more trash in the camp sites and on roadways, additional pawer boats on the lake, and additional police protection �uld be needed in the area. He stated if the riverboat was located at the Silver Lake Park si�e the City � and the Army Corps of Engineers shauld do the following: wideri the s�.reets � (that will have additional t�raffic) to �our (4) lanes, add curbs and � sidewalks, add na parking zanes in certain areas, arxi question where the boat ramps will be relocated. The Council then considered Item 19. � � CONSENT AGENDA � The City Council considered the cansent agenda items (aftex discussian af � Item 19. Fraposed Riverboat) which were deeined to need little ar no discussion and were actec� upon as one business item. Mayor Pc�rs asked if there was any memk�er of the audience or the City Council who wishec3 to r�ve an it�n fram � the consent agenda for full discussion. Mr. Jim Swann, 1810 Riverside Drive, request� Item 4. Feasibility Study--401 West College Street be removed. Council M�.m�er Sper�cer requested Item 5. A�nenc�nents t.a Chapter 23 Parking and Item 13. Amenc�nents to Ghapter 6 Animals and Fawls be removed for full �. discussion. � ITII�I 4. F'EA.SIBILITY STUDY, REHABIL�TATION OF 401 WEST COLT.�GE STREET This item was removed �rc�n the cansent agenda by Mr. Jim Swann, 1810 Riverside Drive, and di�cussed after Item 15. � The Community Develognent and the Econc�mic Develogne.nt Depart�nents requested � authorization frcen the Cauncil to do a feasibility study relative �a the rehabilitation of a house located at 401 We�t Callege Street. The structure had been designated for demolition, but citizens and Council e.xpressed cancern � regarding p�ssible preservation of the hame and possible uses of the bui�ding after rehabilitation. (�) � � � 02/o2/ss � Mr. Jim S�vann stated he had contacted the owner of the building and reported there was a contract for destruction of the building within the next few days. Director of Cc�munity Develognent H. T. Hardy reported a 30-day stay had been i issued on the demolition of the building until there was t�me to evaluate the � structure. He noted the owner had not been issued a permit to destory the � building. Following brief discussion, Council Nle.mber Spencer made a motion to authorize the C�munity Develo�anent and Economic Develognent Departments to do a feasibility study relative to the rehabilitation of 401 West College Street. Council Member Traverse offered a second to the motion which prevailed as follavs: Ayes . Powers, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Niedermeier, & Traverse Nays . None Absent: Glynn I'I'II�I 5. ORDINANCE, ANIETTD CHAPTER 23, ARTICLE V PARKING This it�n was r�ved frcm the Consent Agenda by Council M�ember Spencer and discussed after Item 4. Police Chief H. A. Deggans recce�mended approval of an ordinance amending Chapter 23, Article V Parking to authorize the Police Chief to designate � certain areas located on private property as "No Parking", "Taxicab Stand" and �' "To�Away Zone" areas when requested to do so by persons who own or control private property used for parking. Fire Chief Pow�ers addressed the Council regarding the fire lane at the DFW �' �� Hilton & F�ecutive Conference Center and the problems with keeping the fire � lane open. Lengthy discussion ensued with questions regarding no parking � � areas, tovraway zones and fire lanes at other business locations within the City. During the discussion, City Attorney John Boyle stated the proposed � amenchnents wr�uld allaw modifications for the present authority to designate �' fire lanes and at the Police Chief's judgement to delineate some as to�away zones and no parking areas. � � The caption of the proposed ordinance was read into the record. � � Council Member Wilbanks made a motion the ordinance be adopted as reccx�mended. i: � Mayor Pro Tem Ware offered a second to the motion which prevailed as follows: � � � Ayes . Powers, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Niedermeier, & Traverse £ � Nays : None ! Absent: Glynn � E i ORDINANCE NO. 88-15 ; AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, �� TEXAS AMENDING CHAP'i'ER 23, ARTICZE V, � � DIVISION 1 OF THE CITY OF C-�RAPEVINE CODE OF ORDINANCES, RELATING TO REGULATION OF PARKING, BY ADDING A NEW S�CTION 23-63.1 `;`: REI�ATING TO REGUI�ATION OF PARKING ON ` PRIVATE PROPERTY; PROVIDING A PEL�TTALTY; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY C�USE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CL�AUSE; D�CI�ARING AN II�RGEDTCY ` �� AND PROVIDING AN EEFECrIVE DATE ITFM 6 Ordinance, Amend Chapter 7 and Chapter 11, S�noke Detectors This item was considered after It�n 19. Proposed Riverboat. � , Fire Chief rec�nded approval of an ordinance amending the City Code, : Chapter 7 Buildings and Construction and Chapter 11 Fire Protection and ` Prevention to require the installation of snoke detectors in certain residential and co�nercial units. ; The caption of the proposed ordinance was read into the record. ; € `t s (3) � 1 � � < � � 02/02/88 � 3 � 7 � 3 a � Council M�.mber Wilbanks made a motion to approve as recommended. Council � ; Men�}.�er Traverse offered a second to the motion which prevailed as follows: � E ' Ayes . Fowers, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Niedermeier, & Traverse � � ; Nays : None � ' Absent: Glynn � ; � ' ORDINANCE N0. 88-10 � � � � AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, ° � ` 'I�S ANIENDING Q�APTER 7 OF THE GRAPEVINE � �� CODE OF ORDINANCFS BY AN�IDING SECTION 7-3 � i R�GATING TO AN�TDNID.VTS TO THE UNIFORM � � BUILDING CODE; BY AMENDING CHAPTER 11, SECTION 11-40 REL�P,TING TO UNIFORM FIRE � CODE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY C�P,USE; �' PROVIDING A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEID �. i Tf� SUM OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS � � ($2,000.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE AND A ; SEPARATE OFFEL�TSE SHALL BE DEF�lED CONA'LI'I'.PED � UPON EACH DAY DURING OR ON WHICH AN ; OF'FINSE OCCURS OR CONTINUES; PROVIDING AN r E[�F'ORCII�IT CLAUSE; PROVIDING A CONFLICT � ': RESOLUTION C�AUSE; DECLARING AN II�,RGEDTTCY � i AND PROVIDING AN EF'FECrIVE DATE � � � i � ITII�I 7. Ordinance, Amend Chapter 22, Taxicab Franchise Fee � � Director of Finance recc�m�ended approval of an ordinance amending the City � Code, Chapter 22 Taxicabs to repeal the gross t� receipts, accept driver background checks and taxicabs permitted by Fort Worth, allow for a revised � inspection fee of $30.00 per cab and repeal the requir�nent for a cab office � in the City. � ; �. ' The caption of the proposed ordinance was read into the record. � Council Member Wilbanks made a motion to approve as rec�nded. Council � Member Traverse offered a second to the motion which prevailed as follows: � � Ayes . Powers, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Niedermeier, & Traverse � Nays . None � Absent: Glynn � ORDINANCE N0. 88-11 � � � AN ORDINANC� OF TF� CITY OF GRAPEVINE, ; TEXAS AN�]DING C��APTER 22 OF THE CODE OF � ORDINANCES REL�P,TING TO TAXICABS, BY ANIENDING ARTICLE VII, SECTIONS 22-7.2(a) AND 22-7.2(f) REL�ATIVE TO INSPECTION F'FES; � BY ANIENDING SECTION 22-7.5 RII�ATIVE TO � PERMITS AND BY REPEALING SEGTIONS 22-2.9 AND 22-2.11; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY � C�USE; DDCLARING AN EN�ZGENCY AND �' PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE � t � � � ITF�I 8. Ordinance, Amending Appendix E, Article II and Article III, Utility � �nt Detail Specifications Director of Public Works recc�nmended approval of an ordinance amending the �` City Code, Appendix E, Article II, Standard Specifications for Construction--Streets and Drainage and Article III Standard Specifications for Construction—Water Distribution System and Sanitary Sewer System relative to utility �nt detail specifications. � � The caption of the proposed ordinance was read into the record. � � Council Member Wilbanks made a motion to approve as rec�nded. Council Member Traverse offered a second to the motion which prevailed by the ensuing vote: � (4) r � s � F. o2/oa/sa Ayes . Powers, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Niedermeier, & Traverse Nays . None Absent: Glynn ORDINANCE NO. 88-12 AN ORDI1VAl�TC� OF TI� CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AMIIVDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCFS, BY AMENDING APPENDIX E, ARTICLE II, STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION--STREETS AND DRAINAGE AND APPEDIDIX E, ARTICLE III, STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION--WATII2 DISTRIBUTION AND SANITARY SEWER SYSTII�I RFZ�TIVE TO UI'ILITY II�IDMEN'!' DEI'AIL SPECIFICATIONS; PR()VIDING A SEVERABILITY Q,AUSE; DECLARING AN ENIERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFDCTIVE DATE ITII�I 9. Authorize Notice of Ehactment, William D. Tate Avenue Assessment Dixector of Public Works rec�nded approval for the issuance of a Notice of Enactment to be filed in the Tarrant County Land Records office as part of the process for assessing abutting property owners for roadway improvements of William D. Tate Avenue. E Council Member Wilbanks made a mption to approve as recommended. Council � M�ember Traverse offered a second to the motion which prevailed by the ensuing � vote: Ayes . Powers, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Niedermeier, & Traverse Nays . None � Absent: Glynn ; ,: � 4 ITII�I 10. Authorize Increase in Design Scope for Ball Street � , � Director of Public Works recomr�ended approval for an increase in the design � scope for Ball Street to include additional water line and water connection design, sewer line rehabilitation design, necessary connections and adjus�nt � of the construetion plans to reflect the south project limits for Ba.11 Street � to end at the railroad track at a cost of $9,300.00. �. Council Me.mber Wilbanks made a motion to approve as rec�nded. Council �' Nle.mber Traverse offered a second to the motion which prevailed by the ensuing =, vote: F Ayes . Powers, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Niedermeier, & Traverse 4 f: � Nays . None k ' Absent: Glynn ' � k f I'I�I 11 Orclinance, Amend Chapter 23, Article VII Impoundment and Sale of f Personal Property Police Chief reconmended approval of an ordinance amending the City Code, Chapter 23, Article VII Impounc�nent and Sale of Personal Property authorizing � the Police Chief and Purchasing Agent to dispose of personal property held by , � the Police Department. City Secretary Linda Huff read the caption of the proposed ordinance for the � record. � Council Member Wilbanks made a motion to approve as reco�anended. Council � Member Traverse offered a second to the motion which prevailed by the ensuing � vote: G r Ayes . Po�w�ers, Ware, Spencer, Wi].banks, Niedermeier, & Traverse Nays . None Absent: Glynn ; p r (5) ; � oa/oa/sa � � ORDINANCE NO. 88-13 E AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, � 'I�S, AMEI�IDING CHAPTE'�R 23, ARTICLE VII OF � Tf� GRAPEVINE CITY CODE BY AN�TDING � SECTION 23-90 REL�P,TIVE TO THE DDC�ARATION � ' OF A NUISANCE AND ABANDONID AND UN('LAIr�D i PROPER'I'Y; BY AN�IDING SECTION 23-91 �� I RII�ATING TO FEES; BY ANIENDING SEC- � ; TION 23-93 REL�TING TO RIDEMPTIONS AND � i RECOVERY OF PROCFIDS; BY �MEIVDING SECTION � I 23-94 REC�RDING NOTICE, TIME AND CONDUCT � ; OF SAL�E; BY AN�TDIlVG SECTION 23-96 RII�P,TING TO RDCORDS; BY AMENDING SECTION � i 23-97 RII�ATING TO DISPOSITION OF STOLIIQ �' ' PROPFRTY; BY AMENDING SECTION 23-98 � RII�ATING TO 'I� DISPOSITION OF GANIB,LING � PAF2�PHERNALIA, PROHIBITED WFI�PONS, � '' CRIMINAL INSTRUN�'rS, QiII��1ICAL DISPEEI�TTSING � j DEVICFS AND OTHII2 COnITI�ABAND; BY PROVIDING � A NEW SECTION 23-99 RII�ATING TO THE � �� DISPOSITION OF CONTROLLID SUBSTANCES, � DANGEROUS DRUGS AND DRUG PA�PHERNALIA; � ' PROVIDING A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEID TF� SUM OF FIVE Hi7NI)RID DOI�RS ($500.00) � FOR EAC�i OFFENSE AND A SEPARATE OFFENSE � SHAL�L BE DEF,N� CONINiiTTID UPON EACH DAY � ; DURING OR ON WHICEi AN OFFEL�ISE OCCURS OR � � CONTINLTES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY � ; C��AUSE; DEQ,ARING AN ENIERGEL�C.'Y AND � � PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE � i � ; ITEM 12. Ordinance, Amend Chapter 26, Tow Trucks and Towing Service � � � Police Chief rec�anended approval of an ordinance am�ending the City Code, � Chapter 26 Tow Trucks and Towing Service by adopting new rules and regulations regarding tow trucks within the City to be in campliance with State law. The caption of the proposed ordinance was read into the record. € Council Me.mber Wilbanks made a motion to approve as recommended. Council � Member Traverse offered a second to the motion which prevailed by the ensuing � vote: � Ayes . Pa�rs, Ware, Spencer, Wilbarilcs, Niedermeier, & Traverse � Nays . None Absent: Glynn � � ORDINANCE NO. 88-14 � AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE � CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AN�TDING � Q�P,PTER 26 OF 'I'HE GRAPEVINE CITY CODE � RII�TING 'PO �W TRUCKS AND TOWING SERVICE WITHIN THE CITY BY AMENDING SECTIONS 26-1 � {, THI�OUGH 26-10, INCZUSIVE; BY REPEALING r � SEC.'rIONS 26-11 TIiROUGH 26-14, INCLUSIVE; BY ANIENDING SECTIONS 26-15 'I�iROUGH 26-29, �' INCLUSIVE; BY PROVIDING A SEVF.RABILITY � CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXC� Tf� SUM OF FIVE HUNDRID DOT,T.ARS ($500.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE AND A SEPARATE OFFENSE SHAIZ BE DEII��D COrM7.ITTID UPON EACH DAY DURING OR ON WHICH AN OFFENSE OCCURS OR CONTINUES; DEK'ZARING AN ENIERGINCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE � � � (6) � � � f { oa/o2/ss I'I'II�I 13. ORDIlQANCE, AN1II�iDING CHAP'i'ER 6 ANIlKAIS AND FOWL This item was removed from the consent agenda and discussed after Item 5. Police Chief H. A. Deggans stated the intent of the proposed amenc�nents to Chapter 6 Animals and Fowl was to allow for the legal control of all types of anunals within the City and bring the City into ccxnpliance with recent State and National legislation that sets standards for the control of vicious animzls and animal attacks. Council Nl�ember Spencer questioned particular sections of the proposed ordinance and stated a grandfather clause was not included relative to existing livestock barns. After discussion, it was the consensus of the 1 Council to table the iteqn until additional research and clarification could be ' provided. ITEM 14. Resolution Adopting Tarrant County Precincts This item was considered after Item 12. City Secretary reccxmlended approval of a resolution adopting the Tarrant County precinct boundary changes as revised by the Tarrant County Commissioners' Court. `r The caption of the proposed resolution was read into the record. �. t Council M��r Wilbanks made a motion to approve as recc�mended. Council � Member Traverse offered a second to the motion which prevailed by the ensuing �` vote: � 4 Ayes . Po�aers, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Niedermeier, & Traverse � Nays . None Absent: Glynn € RFSOLUTION N0. 88-05 � � A RESOLUTION OF Tf� CITY COUNCIL OF Tf� CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, ADOPTING TFIE Fd.ECTION PRE7CINCT BOUNDARIFS CREATID BY c TAFi�iANT COUNTY CONII�IISSIONERS' COURT AND PROVIDING AN EEF'�CTIVE DATE � F ITEM 15. Consideration of the Minutes City Secretary rec�nded approval of the minutes from the January 19, 1988 meeting as published. Council Member Wilbanks made a motion to approve as reco�nded. Council Member Traverse offered a second to the motion which prevailed by the ensuing vote: � Ayes . Pa�ers, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Niedermeier, & Traverse Nays . None Absent: Glynn I'I'EM 16. CONTRACT, Tn�TER LINE, S.H. 360, AL WEIGAND, INC. Manager of Engineering Stan Laster advised that an existing eight (8) inch water line would have to be relocated and replaced with a twenty (20) inch water line and encased to comply with the Water Master Plan, prior to beginning construction for S.H. 360. Placement of the line at this time would eliminate the need for costly boring of a water line in the future. Staff rec�nded award of the bid to the low bidder, A1 Weigand, Inc., in the amount of $74,071.00. Following brief Council discussion, Mayor Pro Tem Ware made a motion to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with A1 Weigand, Inc. in an amount of $74,071.00 for the relocation and construction of a twenty (20) (7) � � � , � 02/02/88 � � , inch water line across the proposed S.H. 360 alignment. Council Nlember Niedermeier offered a second to the motion which prevailed by the following vote: � � � � Ayes . Powers, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Niedernteier, & Traverse � ! Nays : None '� Absent: Glynn � � �i � ; I'rEM 17. LEASE AGREII�IEN'I', EICONOMIC DEVEIAPMENT OFFICE SPACE � i � ; Econanic Develognent Director Robert Vick briefly reviewed the crowded office � �' conditions in City Hall (413 South Main Street) noting the situation as � unconducive to productivity. Often times, Staff sharing office space has to leave their office in order that confidential matters can be discussed. He � reported adequate space was available at 342 South Main Street for the � Econcxnic Develognent Departinent, at $600 per month (including utilities) with the lease starting March l, 1988 through Septen�r 31, 1988 and the remainder � ' of the lease (through September 31, 1990) w�uld be available at $750 per month � � including utilities. a ; Following deli.beration, Council Memb�r Traverse made a motion to authorize the � City Manager to sign a lease agreement for the Econcanic Develognent Department � ' office space at 342 South Main Street. The motion was seconded by Mayor Pro � ; i Tem Ware and prevailed as follows: i Ayes . Pawers, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Niedermeier, & Traverse � Nays . None ' Absent: Glynn � � ITII�I 18. AUTHORIZE ADDITIONAL CLERK TYPIST I, MUNICIPAL COURT Municipal Court Ar�ninistrator Juanita Bond advised that since October, 1984 ; there have been ten (10) police officers added to the City, therefore ; dramatically increasing the rnunber of citations written. No increases in staff have occurred in the Municipal Court Departrnent, resulting in an increased workload and a backlog of approximately five (5) months in prosecuting parking citations. The Clerk Typist I position wr�uld provide the needed assistance in processing the citations and reduce the backlog of parking citations. Estimated first year cost wc�uld be approx�mately � $14,700.00. � Following brief deli.beration, Council Member Wilbanks made a motion to add the � Clerk Typist I position to the Municipal Court Department as requested by Staff. Council Member Niedermeier offered a second to the mption which � prevailed as follows: � Ayes . Powers, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Niedermeier, & Traverse Nays . None Absent: Glynn � € � ITEM 19. DISCUSSION, PROPOSID RIVERBOAT, GRAPEVINE I�AI� � This item was removed frcan the published order of business and discussed after � It�n 3.B. � Economic Develognent Director Robert Vick stated that on January 5, 1988 � � Council authorized the Econani.c Develogn�ent Department to pursue an evaluation & of sites suitable for the proposed riverboat operation; giving consideration to the boat's positive and negative impacts upon c�mercial and residential areas; and to measure the costs and benefits to the City. � Mr. Vick reviewed the criteria used when evaluating the proposed sites: �' accessi.bility for consumers, operational conditions of the water, construction and maintenance costs (City only) , water and sewer availability, visi.bility for const�ners, accessibility for City services (police, fire, emergency) , residential impact and ccx�¢nercial impact. The two sites having the grea.test potential were (1) Silver Lake Park off Ruth Wall and (2) Oak Grove Park at the north end of Dove Loop Road. � � t8) � � 02/02/88 Lengthy discussion ensued with comments regarding the proposed parking costs, closing of the boat ramps at Silver Lake Park and impact of the proposed riverboat on the residential area. The following citizens spoke regarding their concerns of the negative impact � on the residential area: �., �/��-/�� .e:�- 1. Ms. Cheryl Miller 3. Mr. fl. Richard Grant 1842 Cimarron Trail 1846 Anglers Plaza 2. Ms. Gail Brown 1822 Silverside Drive � Mr. Bob Murphy, 1816 Chris Craft, addressed the Council regarding his knowledge and experience of patroling on the lake. He suggested Staff talk to the Coast Guard to receive their input as to an appropriate docking site for the proposed riverboat. Mr. Mick Arseneault, Director of Sales for the DFW Hyatt Regency, addressed the Council regarding the benefits to the hotels in the Grapevine area of having the riverboat at Grapevine Lake. � � Following the lengthy presentation and discussion, Mr. Vick requested s authorization for the City Manager to negotiate a lease agreement with the � Corps of Engineers regarding the Council selected riverboat site, negotiate � i the lease agreement with the riverboat owners (paying 2� of the gross incane � to the City) , and authorize construction of a parking lot on the selected site � in an amount not to exceed $47,850.00. i After lengthy deliberation, Mayor Powers stated it was the consensus of the u Council to direct Staff to examine alternative sites, develop indirect costs - � to the City and report back to the Council all alternatives available. E ; � j �,� RECESS & RECONVII�TE � � � Mayor Pow�ers announced the Council w�.�uld take a brief recess. Upon �. reconvening momentarily, all members were present with the exception of Council Member Glynn. The Council then considered the consent agenda. f I I'I'II�I 20. ADOPT, ANIENDID RIIV`I'AL AGREENN�NT AND RULFS AI�ID REGULATIONS, CON- €' � VII�'I'ION C'�NTER This item was discussed after Item 18. Executive Director of the Convention & Visitors Bureau P. W. N�Calltun reviewed the amended Agreement and Rules and Regulations governing the utilization of the Grapevine Civic Center. He reported the specific questions that Council addressed at the December 15, 1987 meeting concerning insurance, alcoholic ' beverages, service fees, and security deposits w�ere reviewed and amended. He E � noted that the Convention & Visitors Bureau Advisory Board, City Risk Manager `;� � and Assistant City Attorney were involved in the review process. Only the use G of the facility will determine any additional amendments that may need to be � made in the future to the documents. � � Follawing brief deliberation, Council Me.mber Traverse made a motion to adopt r the amended Rental AgreemPxit and Rules and Regulations. The motion was F seconded by Council Member Spencer and prevailed as follows: Ayes . Powpx's, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Niedermeier, & Traverse � Nays . None Absent: Glynn ` k t ITII�I 21. RESOLUTION, ACCEPT JOINT RECONIl�LVDATION OF THE FACILITIES CONAZLTTEE TIII AND TI� CONVENTION & VISITORS BLJRF�U ADVISORY BOARD, CONVII�1'I'ION � CEN'I'ER �: K �ecutive Director of the Convention & Visitors Bureau P. W. McCalliun advised ; that the Advisory Board of the Convention & Visitors Bureau had reviewed the � rate structure of the Civic Center as adopted by Council in Ordinance � E (9) f � � i � ; 02/02/88 � i � � i � ! No. 87-92. The Board determined that the rate structures presented and � ' evaluated were in order and relative to the facility. After considering � � numerous alternatives, the Advisory Board adopted a resolution rec�nding ! that the City maintain the existing Civic Center at 311 South Main Street, � ! free of charge, to civic groups, other non-profit groups and organizations � ; that determine the facility will meet their needs; and recommended renaming � ? the new structure as the Grapevine Convention Center. � ; � { He reported that the P,dvisory Board then presented their recommendation to the � ' Facilities Cc�mittee and the Conmittee joined with the Advisory Board in their € � reco�miendation to the Council to rename the facility at 1209 South Main Street � ± to the Grapevine Convention Center and maintain the Civic Center at 311 South � ' Main Street. � � � S F j Lengthy Council deliberation ensued. Council N1e�nber Niedermeier expressed � � concern that the new facility would not serve the citizens of the community as � ' was intended. It was the consensus of Council to do an assessment of both � ' facilities after a period of operation and then identify the needs of the � ; cc�munity in relation to the two facilities. � � � The caption of the proposed resolution was read into the record. ` � $ Council Nlember Wilbanks made a mption to adopt the resolution. Council Member � � Traverse offered a second to the motion which prevailed as follaws: � � Ayes . Pawers, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Niedermeier, & Traverse � Nays . None ; Absent: Glynn � � � RESOLUTION N0. 88-06 � � A RESOLUTION OF TI� CITY COUNCIL OF Tf� � ' CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, RECOG�TIZING THE � � MEErING NF�DS OF LOC.AL CIVIC GROUPS AND � NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS; ACCEPTING THE � � � JOINT RECOMNIENDATION OF THE GRAPEVINE � " CONVEN'.PION & VISITORS BUREAU ADVISORY � g BOARD AND TE� FACILITIES COMNiITI�E REG�2DING TF1E GRAPEVINE CIVIC CELVTER AND � 'I'I� GRAPEVINE CONV�.'NTION CENTF.R AND � PROVIDING AND EFFECTIVE DATE � � I'1'II�I 22. E�UTIVE SFSSION � s � ; Mayor Pow�rs announced the City Council w�uld recess to Conference Rocan #204 # to discuss real estate (405 Church Street) under amenc3ments to Article � 6252-17, V.A.T.C.S., Subsection 2(f) . � ; � Y Upon reconvening in the Council Chambers, City Manager Dennis Dawson announced � � there was no action necessary as a result of the closed session. � � � I'I*II�I 23. MISCELT�IVEOUS REPORTS AND/OR DISCUSSION < � Council Member Spencer requested consideration be given to saving the trees on ` the Police Building parking lot when designing the new lot. She also ; requested all ordinances being considered be included in the Agenda Packet and , asked for an update on the Canterbury Village drainage situation. i f Mayor Pro Tem Ware suggested caYUnittee rosters be posted where the various � cca�mittees meet to recognize the citizen volunteers. � Mayor Powers reported the Mayor's Task Force, a group of diverse citizens, � w�re reviewing Grapevine's current status and what the future holds. He also ' reported the possibility of the First Grapevine (maybe annual) Follies--that would include members of the Council and other Civic groups performing on stage during Main Street Days. (10) oa/oa/ss �oU�r.�rr There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Pro Tem Ware offered a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Council N�ember Spencer which prevailed as follaus: Ayes . Powers, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Niedermeier, & Traverse � Nays . None Absent: Glynn ' PASSID AND APPROVID BY THE CITY OOUNCIL OF THE CITY OF C�2�PEVINE, TEXAS on this the ��t day of Mar�h , 1988. I . APPROVED: � Ma.yor ATi�.ST: � � . � �: Ci y Secretary � � i � � I �' � � � �, � , � � C �, B. � k: I � � Ei I � � t i i I � j r � � � !` Y k M1 � � � � 5: � P i;- � y � � �: 6 t; f � M1 k' K F � � K � �. � F � t t R � � � � F' � �� : �