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Home My WebLink About1978-11-07 Regular Meeting CITY OF �RAPEVINE AGENDA REGULA.R CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7 , 1978 AT 7 : 30 P .M. � COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 413 MAIN STREET I. CALL TO ORDER II. INVOCATION: Dr. George Clerihew, Pastor � First Baptist Church � III. PUBLIC HEARING City Council to hold a Public Hearing for the purpose of discussing the proposed Community Development pro- jects to serve the needs of low and moderate income areas . � IV. NEW BUSINESS A. City Council to consider a resolution regarding the City of Grapevine' s participation in Tarrant � County' s Fifth-Year Community Development Block I Grant Program. � B. City Council to consider a resolution relative to i change order �� One for construction of D/FW In- dustrial Park area sewer lines . C. City Council to consider an ordinance authorizing the issuance of $950, 000 General Obligation Re- funding and Improvements Bonds Series 1978-A, and exacting other provisions relating to the subject . D. City Council to consider an ordinance authorizing the issuance of $500, 00 City of Grapevine, Texas Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds , Series 1978 , and making provisions for the security and payment thereof. E. City Council to consider and award the bid for the purchase of Police patrol cars . F. City Council to consider an ordinance amending Title 9 , Chapter 4 of the City Code pertaining to certain traffic violations and automobile owner responsibility. G. City Council to consider a resolution requesting the Texas Department of Public Highways and Trans- portation to add "Braniff Drive" to Airport Freight Exit Signs on Highway 114. H. City Council to consider an amendment to Title 7 , Chapter 2 , Section 15 of the Grapevine City Code relative to fire hydrant meter deposits . I. City Council to consider appointments to the Tourist ' � and Convention Bureau. V. OLD BUSINESS 2,. City Council to consider the recommendation of the Tourist and Convention Bureau relative to the em- ployment of a director. B. City Council to consider the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission relative to Zoning Application ��Z78-21 (Bryan Snowden) , and an or- dinance pertaining thereto. � il I VI. EXECUTIVE SESSION A. City Council to recess to the Conference Room to � ; discuss pending litigation pursuant to Article '� 6252-17 , V.A.T.C. S . , Section 2 , Subsection (f) , ��I Texas Civil Statutes . B. City Council to reconvene in the Council Chambers and take any necessary action relative to pending litigation. � VII. ADJOURNMENT I� i �i � 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 3RD DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1978 , AT 1 : 30 P.M. City ecr y � � � CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS � AGENDA SPECIAL PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7 , 1978 AT 7 : 30 P.M. CONFERENCE ROOM - 413 MAIN STREET °� � � � s f 6 € P i s � , g t � I. CALL TO ORDER � � � ; II. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES OF OCTOBER 17 , 1978 � i � ; III. OLD BUSINESS � � ; � I Planning & Zoning Commission to consider Zoning � Application No. Z7$-21 (submitted by Bryan Snowden) and make a recommendation to the City Council. � IV. MISCELLANEOUS REPORTS AND/OR DISCUSSIONS � � V. ADJOURNMENT � � � � E � E � � � � IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 6252-17 , V.A.T.C. S. , AS AMENDED � BY CHAPTER 227 , ACTS OF THE 61ST LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SESSION, � THE SPECIAL PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA WAS � PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 3RD DAY OF NOVEMBER, 1978 , � AT 1: 00 P.M. � E � � � i r City ecr tary � � [ � � � � � � STATE OF TEXAS � COUNTY OF TARRANT � CITY aF GRAPEVINE � The City Council of the Ca.ty of Grapevine, Texas me� in regular ,' sessian on this the 7th day af November, 1978 a� 7 : 34 P.M. with ' the fallowing members presen� to-wit : 3 William D. Tat� Mayor � David A. Florence Mayar Pro-tem � Charles Gideon Councilman Larry Oliver Councilrnan Dail Dalton Councilman William Shafer Councilman Charles Dunn Councilman consti.tuting a quorum wiCh the following city staff inembers ' present ta-wi� : � James L. Hancock City Manager Bob Har� Adminis�ra�ive Assistant Shirley Armstrong City Secre�ary John F. Boyle, Jr. City At�orney CALL TO ORDER i Mayor Tate called the meeting to order. i INtTOCATIQN The invocation was delivered by Dr. George Clerihew, Pastor of First Baptist Church, Grapevi.ne, Texas . PUBLIC HEARING--�OMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUNDS � ' The first order of business was for Che City Council, to hflld a Public Hearing for the purpose of discussing the proposed Community Develapment projects to serve the needs af 1ow and moderate income areas. Administrative AssisCant, Bob Hart explained that the 1978-79 Community Developmen� Pragram required that a project area be designated and that a pragram be designed to aid that particular area. He added that during �he past two weeks extensive surveys had been made and that the recommen.ded target area was bounded by Wall, Church, Ball, and College Streets . He added �.hat the pragram praposal wauld be to apply far $125 ,000. 00 broken down as �ollaws : l. $50, 000. 04 Housing Rehabilita�Gian prajects on owner-accupied housing wi�Ch law incorne persons , preferably the elderly, : 2. Housing units �o be supplied by grant to the Grapevine Housing Authari�y (1. 2 Million) to start in Fall af 1979. 3 . $5 , 000. 00 �o develope the eastern por�ion of : Heritage Park (now undeveloped) with benches , craquet court, lawn bawling, and other facili- ties desired by area elderly residents and users of the Senior Citizens Building (one block away) . 4. $70, 000. 00 to extend Scribner Street from the dead-end ta Wall Street. Mr. Hart explained that if additianal funds became available, then the rehabili�atian area would need �Ga be designated. He suggesCed an area bounded as follows : On the North by Turner S�Gree� ; on the South by Northwest Highway; and on the East and West by Main and Dooley Streets . Mr. Hart suggested a third alternative ta be the purchase of smoke alarms for elderly citizens �hroughout Che cammunity. k � I.11471?8 � � � A shart Council discussion followed Mr. Har�' s presenta�ion. There � was no opposi�ion to the proposed project. t Mayor Tate asked if there were any guests present to speak in f' relation �o the proposed CommuniCy Development Fund application. � There were none. � There being no further discussian, Cauncilman Daltan made a mo�ion � to clase the public hearing. The mation was seconded by Cauncil- � man Dunn and prevailed by the fallowing vote : � z Ayes : Tate, Florence, Dalton, Dunn, Shafer, Qliver & Gideon ` Nays : None � � RESOLUTION - CON@'itTNITY DEVEL�PMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM � The next order of business was for the City Council to consider a `� � resolution regarding the City of Grapevine' s participation in � Tarrant County' s Fif�h-Year Communi�y Development Black Grant i Program. _ � � The City Manager explained that once again it was time to secure a � cooperative agreernen� relative to the City' s par.ticipa�ion in the � Tarrant Caunty Consortium. He noted that adoption of �he prapased � resolu.tion would enable �he City to obtain Block Grant Funding � from �he Federal allacati.an provided under Title 1 of �he Housing =: and Carnmunity Development Ac� of 1974. He further advised that ` sir�.ce the City of Grapeva.ne had benefited greatly in the past �.hru � participaCion in the program, it was the recommenda�.ion of the � City Staff to continue ta take part. � � A � The City Secretary outlined �he contents of the resolution, } Cauncilman Florence made a motion ta adapt �he resolution. The � motion was secanded by Cauncilman Gideon and prevailed by �he ` following vote : � Ayes : Tate, Florence, Dalton, Dunn, Shafer, Oliver & Gideon „ Nays : None " j RESOLUTION N0. 78-29 ; A RESOLUTION REGARDING CITY OF GRAPEVINE ' S � �ARTICIPATION IN TARR;ANT COUNTY'S FIFTH-YEAR = COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM � JULY 17 , 1979 - JULY 16 , 1980 � CHANGE ORDER NUMBER ONE - D/FW INDUSTRIAL PARK AREA SEWER 's The next order of business was for the City Council to consider a �: resolt�tian relative �o Change Qrder Number �ne for cons�ructian af � ; D/FW Industrial Park area sewer lines . ; � The City Manager explained that �he Change Order in the amaunt of ' ¢ $25, 793 . 00 was an effort to provide service on an ernergency basis � ta the new McDonald' s and Gu1f S�ation Complex already u.nder � ' canstruction. Mr. Hancock further explained that i� € the additional work could be added to the existing con�rac� , both ; time and money could be saved. £ ' The City Secretary explained the con�en�s of the praposed res- � � olution. `� � Councilman Dunn made a motion to adopt the resolution. The �` , motian was secanded by Counczlman Oliver and prevailed by the � fallowing vote : � Ayes : Tate, Florence, Dalton, Dunn, Sha�er, Oliver & Gideon ` Nays . None � � � z e t f Y 11/07/78 RESOLUTION N0. 78-28 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE AWARDING A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT TO WRIGHT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY FOR CONSTRUCTION SEWER LINES TO D/FW INDUSTRIAL PARK AND LA PALOMA ESTATES SUBDIVISION 1 ORDINANCE - $950 , 000 GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING AND IMPROVEMENT BONDS The next order of business was for the City Council to consider an � ordinance authorizing the issuance of $950, 000 General Obligation � Refunding and Improvements Bonds Series 1978-A, and enacting other � provisions relating to the subject. The City Secretary read the caption of the proposed ordinance. ,, City Manager Jim Hancock explained the purpose and contents of ;� said ordinance. 1 Councilman Dalton made a motion that the ordinance be adogted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Dunn and prevailed by the followin vnte : g { Ayes : Tate, Florence, Dalton, Dunn, Shafer, Oliver, & Gideon Nays : None ORDINANCE N0. 78-72 a AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ' GRAPEVINE, TEXAS , AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $950, 000 GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING AND IMPROVE- MENT BONDS, SERIES 1978-A, AND ENACTING OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT ORDINANCE - $500, 000 WATERWORKS AND SEWER SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS { The next order of business was for the City Council to consider an { ' ordinance authorizing the issuance of $500, 000 City of Grapevine, Texas Waterworks and Sewer System Revenue Bonds , �eries 1978, and making provisions for the security and payment thereof. The City Secretary read the caption of the proposed ordinance. The purpose of the ordinance and its contents were explained by the City Manager. Councilman Dunn made a motion that the ordinance be adopted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Florence and prevailed by the following vote : Ayes : Tate, Florence, Dalton, Dunn, Shafer, Oliver, & Gideon Nays : None ORDINANCE N0. 78-73 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ; GRAPEVINE, TEXAS , AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $500, 000 WATERWORKS AND SEWER SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS , SERIES 1978 , AND MAKING PROVISION FOR THE SECURITY � AND PAYNIENT THEREOF POLICE CAR BIDS � The next order of business was for the City Council to consider and award the bid for the purchase of Police Patrol cars . The City Manager explained that only two bids had been received, neither of which met the specifications requested by the Police Department. He added that it was the recommendation of the City Staff that all bids be rejected, specifications reviewed, and the bids readvertised. � � � � �� 11/07f78 � Cau.ncilman Dalton made a mati.an ta accep� the recammendation of the City Manager and not act on bids received, but to revise the a specifica�ions and readvertise far bids. The motion was seconded by Coun.cilman Sha�er and prevaield by the fo2lowing vote : t Ayes : Tate, Flarence, Daltan, Dur�.n, Shafer, t�liver, & Gidean ' Nays : None � ORDINANCE - PRESUMPTIVE PARKING 4' t The next order of business was far the City Cauncil to consider an ordinance amen.ding Title 9, Chap�.er 4 0� the Ci�y Code pertaining . ; to certain traffic vio�a�ions and auComvbile awner responsibility. € � €' F The caption of the ordinance was read by the Ci�.y Secretary. # 4 t A�torney John Boyle explained the contents of the proposed or- i dinance and the need far its passage. �,,,._ � Councilman Gideon made a rnotion �o adopt the ordinance. The mation was seconded by Cauncilman Shafer and prevailed by the � � following vote : Ayes : Tate, F].orence, Dalton, Dunn, Sha�er, Oliver , & Gidean = Nays : None � � ORDINANCE N0. 78-70 � � AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY � OF GRAPEVINE, TE�AS, p�MENDING TITLE 9 , CHAPTER 4 ` OF THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVTNE , TEXAS , DECLARZNG VIOLATIONS OF SAID CHAPTER BY THE RE- � GISTERED OWNER, OR OPERATOR OF SPECIFIED VEHICLES UNLAWFUL; DECLARING PRIMA FACIE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE REGISTERED �WNER; PROVIDING A PENALTY; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; PROVIDING SAVTNGS AND � ' SEVERABILITY CLAUSE. � ; RESOLUTION - BRANIFF DRIVE EXIT SIGNS � The next order of business was for the City Coun.cil to consider a ' resolution requesting the Texas Department of Public Highways and Transportatian ta add "Braniff Drive" ta Airpor� Freight � Exit Signs an Highway 114. € The City Secretary explained that a por�ion of West�ield Drive on f' ' airport property was being renamed "Braniff Drive" . Mr. Frank � Austin, a representa�ive of Braniff Interna�Cional had requested that the City af Grapevine City Coux�cil pass a resolution re- questing �he Texas Highway Department ta add "Brani�f Drive" f ta airpor� freigh� area exit signs on Highway 114. � � Cauncilman Dalton made a motion �o adop� the resolu�ion. The � motion was seconded by Councilman Florence and prevailed by the following votes : _ Ayes : Ta�e, Florence, Da�ton, Dunn, Shafer, Oliver, & Gideon x Nays : None � RESOLUTION N0. 78-27 � � A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEtTINE, TEXAS , REQUESTING THE STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND FUBLIC � TRANSP{7RTATION TO ADD "BRANZFF DRIVE" TQ � D/FW AIRPORT FREIGHT AREA EXIT SIGNS ON STATE HIGHWAY 214. � � t � f [ � j' f € 11/07/78 WATER METER DEPOSITS - FIRE HYDRANTS The next order of business was for the City Council to consider an amendment to Title 7 , Chapter 2 , Section 15 of the Grapevine City Code relative to fire hydrant meter deposits . The City Manager explained that the current fire hydrant water meter deposit required by contractors was $200. 00. He further noted that the City' s cost to replace such a meter was presently $410. 00. He added it was therefore his recommendation that the required deposit be increased to $450. 00. Councilman Oliver made a motion that the ordinance amendment be adopted. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gideon and pre- ' . vailed by the following vote : Ayes : Tate, Florence, Dalton, Dunn, Shafer, Oliver, and Gideon Nays : None ORDINANCE N0. 78-69 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 76-31 RELATING ; TO WATER SYSTEM CHARGES BY AMENDING TITLE 7 , CHAPTER 2, SECITON 15 , RELATIVE TO APPLICATION AND COST DEPOSIT; PROVIDING A PENALTY; PROVIDING A SEVERA- BILITY CLAUSE, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. EXECUTIVE SESSION - LITIGATION The next order of business was for the City Council to recess to the Conference Room to discuss pending litigation pursuant to Article 6252-17 , V.A.T. C.S. , Section 2 , Subsection (f) , Texas Civil Statutes. The Council later reconvened in the Council Chambers with all � members present. No action was taken pertaining to the Executive ; Session. ` ZONING CASE NUMBER Z78-21 AND ORDINANCE � x The next order of business was for the City Council to consider � the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission relative to Zoning Application Number Z78-21 (Bryan Snowden) , and an ordinance pertaining thereto. City Engineer J. R. Baddaker advised that the Planning and Zoning Commission had made the following recommendation: That a Specific Use Permit Zoning be granted which would include all uses as permitted under "C-2" Community Business District � Zoning and including setback and area requirements of "C-2" , with specific uses to include indoor and outdoor warehousing and indoor assembly. i The City Secretary read the capiton of the proposed ordinance. z After a lengthy discussion, Councilman Florence made a motion that °; the application be denied. The motion was seconded by Councilman Oliver and failed by the following vote : Ayes : Florence, Oliver, Dalton Nays : Tate, Gideon, Shafer, and Dunn Councilman Dunn then made a motion that the zoning application be approved in accordance with the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission with the additional requirement that a six (6) foot screening fence be constructed along the eastern F boundary of the subject property. . , , 'i � � � � 11/07/78 The motion was seconded by Councilman Gideon and prevailed by the � following vote : � � � Ayes : Tate, Dunn, Gideon, and Shafer � Nays : Dalton. Oliver, and Florence s` ORDINANCE N0. 78-71 � # � AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE N0. 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 BLOCK L, OAK KNOLLS LAKEVIEW ADDN. IN THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS , MORE FULLY AND COMPLETELY � DESCRIBED IN THE BODY OF THIS ORDINANCE, ORDERING � A CHANGE IN THE USE OF SAID PROPERTY FROM "C-2" � COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT TO "SP" SPECIFIC USE � PERMIT DISTRICT PROVIDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND � OPERATION OF INDOOR AND OUTDOOR WAREHOUSING AND � INSIDE ASSEMBLY, INCLUDING ALL USES AS PERMITTED ' UNDER "C-2" COMMUNITY BUSINESS DISTRICT ZONING, � FURTHER PROVIDING FOR A 6 SCREENING FENCE ALONG THE MOST EASTERLY BOUNDARY OF SAID PROPERTY, ALL � IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ATTACHED SITE PLAN; CORRECTING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP ; PRESERVING ALL OTHER PORTIONS � OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE ; PROVIDING A CLAUSE RELATING TO SEVERABILITY; DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, � MORALS AND GENERAL WELFARE DEMAND A ZONING CHANGE � AND AMENDMENT THEREIN MADE; PROVIDING A PENALTY; � AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. � APPOINTMENTS - TOURIST AND CONVENTION BUREAU j ; The next order of business was for the City Council to consider � appointments to the Tourist and Convention Bureau. The City Manager advised the Council that the Tourist and � Convention Bureau terms of Conrad Heede, David Fulton, Norris � Graham and First Alternate Andy Anderson had expired. He then acknowledged the special qualifications for appointment to the Bureau including the requirement that two members must be re- presentatives of hotels or motels operated within the City of Grapevine, Texas. To fulfill that requirement, Councilman Florence made a motiort � that Pete Lempesis and David Fulton be appointed by acclamation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Dunn and prevailed by the following vote : � [ Ayes : Tate, Dunn, Gideon, Shafer, Dalton, Oliver, and Florence � Nays : None � In regard to the expired term of Conrad Heede, Councilman Dunn � nominated Mr. Shane Wilbanks. Councilman Oliver made a motion that nominations cease and that Mr. Wilbanks be appointed by � acclamation. The motion was seconded by Councilman Gideon and prevailed by the following vote : � Ayes : Tate, Florence, Dunn, Gideon, Shafer, Dalton, and Oliver � Nays : None Relative to the expired term of First Alternate Andy Anderson, � Councilman Gideon nominated Sue Crabtree. Councilman Dunn made a � motion that nominations cease and that Mrs . Crabtree be appointed by acclamation. The motion was seconded by Concilman Florence and � prevailed by the following vote : � f z1/o�17s Ayes : Tate, Florence, Dunn, Gideon, Shafer, Dal�on, and Oliver Nays : None DIRECTOR - TOURIST AND CONVENTION BUREAU The next order of business was for the City Council to consider the recommendation of the Touris� and Convention Bureau re2ative to the employmen� of a direcCor. Councilman Oliver made a motion Chat the item be tabled. The mation was seconded by Councilman Dal.ton and prevailed by �he fallowing vote: Ayes : Tate, Florence, Dunn, Gideon, Shafer, Dal�an, and Oliver Nays : None � There being na further business �o come before the Council, Councilman Gideon made a motion �o adj ourn. The II20'Gl{}11 was seconded by Cauncilman Oliver and a11 in attendance voted aye. PASSED AND APPROVED o�t this the 5t�_d�.y o�' nPr_Pmhr�r , 19�_. �f�� -!�� Mayor # � ATTEST: � � � ; � . � City ecret � � � � � � ' k ? � � � � �