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Home My WebLink About1975-05-20 Regular Meeting� �� . i... � CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS � AGENDA � REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING � TUESDAY, MAY 20 , 1975, AT 7: 30 P.M. COUNCIL CI3AMBERS - 413 MAIN STREET , G I. CALL TO ORDER � II. INVOCATION - to be given by Councilwoman Conine III. CITIZENS REQUESTS AND/OR MISC. REPORTS & DISCUSSION: � A. � b � � IV. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES (May 6 & 8) V. OLD BU�INESS � A. City Council to appoint m�mbers to the expired terms for the following boards; Planning & Zoning Commission (2) , Baard of 2oning � Adjustments {2} , Electrical Board {2} , Library Board � (5) , and Parks & Recreation Board (3) . B. City Gouncil to consa.der a revised gun ardinance. C. City Council to consider an ardinance amending the zoning � ordinance 70-10 by granting a zoning change from R-1 � to R-3 multi-family district on a tract of land described ; ,,"� as being Lot 12, Block 3, of the J. J. Daniel Survey to � the City of Grapevine, Tarrant Coun�y, Texas. � D. City Council to consider an ordinance amending �he zoning � ordinance 70-1Q by granting a zoning change from SP � Specific Use for townhou�es �o "SP" Specific Use far � multi-fafltily use an a tract of land described as being � Blocks A, B, and a portion a� Black C o� the S.horewood � Park Additian to the Cit� of Grapevine, Tarran-� County, �. � Texas. i E � � E. � i � VI. NEW BU�INE�S � ' A. City Council to discuss the planned uses for the General Revenue 5haring Money, entitlement period 6 {July 2, I975 - ,Tune 30, 1976) in �he amount af $97, 340.Oq. B. City Council to autharize the adver�ising for bids �o construct a chazn link fence arounc3 the waste water treatment facility. � � C. City Council �o discuss �he appropriatian of funds to � overla� four streets in �he Placid PeninsuZa area and one in the Shorecrest Addition. � D. City Council to review the Plans for the Oak Grt�ve Park � � Development and consider the authorization of advertising for bids. E. City Council to consider an applica�ion made by Mel Hobratch ta vacate an alley located along the narth line of Block 12 af the S�arr Addition to the Ci�y a� Grapevine, Tarrant County, Texas. � � � F. x � � � � � -- � � � >;, .� ,.. � � � IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 6252-17, V.A.T, C. S. , AS AMENDED BY CHAPTER 227, ACTS OF THE 61ST LEGISLATURE, REGULAR SESSION, � THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 16TH DAY OF MAY, 1975, AT 11:00 A.M. � , � �'.�C,�Kt�� r �f�/�-7 � CI'I'Y SECRETARY � � � � � � � � � � � � � 4 � � �E S I f S I i I i � i �3 4 � � �' � � � P �)�1 � � � � x � � € � � CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS EMERGENCY AGENDA ITEM REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 20, 1975, AT 7: 30 P.M. � COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 413 MAIN STREET � 9 � ITEM #1 : � � � City Council to consider an appeal made by Andy � Anderson to install posts on a public sidewalk. City Code Title 8, Chapter 2 , Section 5 prohibits �� erection of a post on a public sidewalk. � � � THIS EMERGENCY ITEM IS OF PUBLIC NECESSITY BECAUSE PROPERTY � OWNERS HAVE TIME TABLES THAT NEED TO BE MET; AND A DELAY � ` WOULD CAUSE PROBLEMS OF DEVELOPMENT. � � ITEM #2 : R � Mr. Ed Langley, Executive Director of the Grapevine � Housing Authority, to appear before the Council to � furnish information needed for the Council to consider � � entering into a low rent housing subsidy program. I � a ' .� THIS EMERGENCY ITEM IS OF PUBLIC NECESSITY IN ORDER TO INSURE i i i THE SAFETY, MORALS, AND GENERAL WELFARE OF THE CITIZENS OF i � GRAPEVINE, TEXAS. � i i i i i � � IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 6252-17, V,A. T. C. S. , AS AMENDED BY ` CHAPTER 227, ACTS OF THE 61ST LEGISLATURE, REGULA R SESSION, 1969, THE EMERGENCY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEMS WERE PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 20TH DAY OF MAY, 1975, AT 4:00 P.M, � ^ � � � C Y SECRETAR � � � _ �' � � � � � � � � �)�-- � �' � --� � � i ` � �. � Y '' motion to appoint these persons by acclamation. Councilman Oliver § ; seconded the motion and the motion prevailed by the following vote: , Ayes: Tate, Conine, Dalton, Murphy, Oliver, Dunn, Pirkle , i Noes: None � � Councilman Dalton stated that the City should find some way to remember ` Mrs. W. A. Timmons for her diligent work while on the Library Board. e Mrs. Gibbs, Librarian, stated that Mr. Timmons had money donated to the � � library in lieu of flowers at Mrs. Timmons funeral. Councilman Dalton �' � then made a motion to pass a resolution in memory of Mrs. Timmons and � her work on the Library Board. Councilman Oliver seconded the motion t and the motion prevailed by the following vote: f Ayes: Tate, Conine, Dalton, Murphy, Oliver, Dunn, Pirkle � Noes: None Mayor Tate instructed the Asst. City Manager to draft an appropriate } resolution and present it to Mr. Timmons. � PARKS & RECREATION BOARD: � The Asst. City Manager read off the names of the expired terms and �' gave the list of names that had been submitted for consideration: � Donald Kaker, Don Carter, Riney Jordan, Roger Cloud, William Shafer, X and Gail Gerschick. Councilman Dunn withdrew the name of Riney Jordan � because he had been appointed to the Library Board. The expired term k of Roger Cloud was considered first. Councilman Murphy made a motion M 3_ to reappoint Roger Cloud by acclamation. Councilman Dalton seconded � the motion and the motion prevailed by the following vote: ; Ayes: Tate , Conine, Dalton, Murphy, Oliver, Dunn, Pirkle ^ Noes: None The expired term of Don Gerschick was considered next. Councilwoman � � Conine nominated Gail Gerschick; Councilman Oliver nominated William ; Shafer. Councilman Oliver made a motion to c lose the nominations. �' Councilwoman Conine seconded the motion and the motion prevailed by �" the following vote: � Ayes: Tate, Conine, Dalton, Murphy, Oliver, Dunn, Pirkle Noes: None 4: The voting was as follows: _ William Shafer - 1 vote � � Gail Gerschick - 6 votes A Gail Gerschick was appointed to the Parks & Recreation Board. �.: The expired term of Tom Walker was considered next. Councilman Dalton � made a motion to nominate Donald Kaker. Councilman Oliver made a � motion to close nominations and appoint Donald Kaker by acclamation. � � Councilman Pirkle seconded the motion and the motion prevailed by the � 1 following vote: � � Ayes: Tate, Conine, Dalton, Murphy, Oliver, Dunn, Pirkle 5' � Noes: None `� Y � 6: � The next order of business was to consider an ordinance amending the = r zoning ordinance 70-10 by granting a zoning change from R-1 to R-3 � l multi-family district on a tract of land described as being Lot 12, # � Block 3, of the J. J. Daniel Survey to the City of Grapevine, Tarrant Y County, Texas. The City Secretary read the caption of the ordinance. � � There was little discussion and the Councilman Pirkle made a motion to pass Ordinance No. 75-14 on an emergency basis. Councilman Oliver g seconded the motion and the motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayess Tate, Dalton, Murphy, Oliver, Dunn, Pirkle � . Noes: None � Abstain: Conine ; ORDINANCE NO. 75-14 3 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 70-10, A ZONING ` f ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, GRANTING � � A ZONING CHANGE ON A TRACT OF LAND IN THE J. J. � DANIEL F��Ili s ION, LOT 12, BLOCK 3, AS RECORDED IN � VOLUME 1941, PAGE 455 AND 456, DRTC IN THE CITY OF a fi � k � � § I ��f� � � � I � � GRAPEVINE, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS AND MORE FULLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; AND ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE � OF SAID PROPERTY FROM "R-1" TO "R-3" MULTI-FAMILY �` DISTRICT; CORRECTING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP; PRESERVING ALL OTHER PORTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE; � PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE: DETERMINING THAT THE ; PUBLIC INTEREST, MORALS, AND GENERAL WELFARE DEMAND A ; ZONING CHANGE AND AMENDMENT HEREIN MADE; PROVIDING A ! PENALTY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. I � The next order of business was to consider an ordinance amending the � zoning ordinance 70-10 by granting a zoning change from "SP" Specific ` ' t. � Use Permit for townhouses to "SP" Specific Use for multi-family use � on a tract of land described as being Blocks A, B, and a portion of j Block C of the Shorewood Park Addition to the City of Grapevine, Tarrant � County, Texas. The City Secretary read the caption of the ordinance. � There was little discussion and Councilman Murphy made a motion to pass � Ordinance No. 75-15 on an emergency basis. Councilman Dalton seconded g the motion and the motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes : Tate, Conine, Dalton, Murphy, Oliver, Dunn, Pirkle Noes: None f ORDINANCE NO. 75-15 � � I AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 70-10, A ZONING ORDINANCE I OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, GRANTING A ZONING CHANGE ON � I A TRACT OF LAND IN THE SHOREWOOD PARK ADDITION, BLOCKS A, B, � f AND A PORTION OF BLOCK C, AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 388-83, PAGE 29, � DRTC, IN THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS AND MORE ! FULLY DESCRIBED HEREIN; AND ORDERING A CHANGE IN THE USE OF SAID PROPERTY FROM "SP" SPECIFIC USE FOR TOWNHOUSES TO "SP" SPECIFIC USE FOR MULTI-FAMILY USE; CORRECTING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP; � PRESERVING ALL OTHER PORTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE; PROVIDING f A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST � MORALS, AND GENERAL WII,FARE DEMAND A ZONING CHANGE AND AMENDMENT � I HEREIN MADE; PROVIDING A PENALTY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. j Mayor Tate then declared a ten minute recess at 9: 25 P.M. � � � � Mayor Tate called the meeting to order at 9:43 P.M, with all members " present. The next order of business was to consider an application made by Mel f Hobratch to vacate an alley located along the north line of Block 12 of � the Starr Addition to the City of Grapevine, Tarrant County, Texas. Millard Dilg made the presentation for Mel Hob�atch. Mr. Dilg stated that the alley had never been used and that Mr. Hobratch would like to ; have this alley abandoned on an emergency basis in order for a developer to construct a Sonic Burger on the property. Councilman Dalton asked Mr. � Dilg if the City would be responsible for any incurred expense. Mr. Dilg explained that the City would not be held liable. The City Secretary read the caption to a praposed ordinance. Councilman Murphy stated that since the City was not using the alley and had no future uses for it; he made a motion to pass Ordinance No. 75-16 on an emergency basis. Councilman Oliver seconded the motion and the motion prevailed by the following vote : t Ayes: Tate, Conine, Dalton, Murphy, Oliver, Dunn, Pirkle �v Noes: None p: Councilman Dunn stated that there may be additional alleys in the City � that need to be studied. Mayor Tate instructed the City Staff to conduct the study and present it to the Council at a future date. ORDINANCE NO. 75-16 °' AN ORDINANCE CLOSING, ABANDONING AND VACATING A PORTION OF AN UNNAMED ALLEY IN THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AS HERE- INAFTER DESCRIBED; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. � � � � ' ^ 1 j 1 � � $ i' The next order of business was to review plans for the Oak Grove Park g Development and consider the authorization of advertising for bids. � + Bill Wilton, Parks & Recreation Director, appeared before the Council � to make a presentation. He stated that the bids would be for Phase I � of the Park Master Plan for Oak Grove Park. This would include: � improving the lighting to semi-pro standards on the existing fields, � construction of a six-inch water line, a sprinkler system on existing � � fields, $6, 000.00 of playground equipment; all at about a total of �, $12 , 000.00. There was little discussion and Councilman Dunn inquired � about the number of residents that participated in these programs at -�, the park. Mr. Wilton explained that he would have to conduct a study �` to determine the number of residents. Councilman Pirkle then made a � motion to authorize the acceptance of bids for Phase I of the Oak � Grove Park. Councilwoman Conine seconded the motion and the motion � prevailed by the following vote: � Ayes: Tate, Conine, Dalton, Murphy, Oliver, Dunn, Pirkle �: Noes: None � The next order of business was to discuss the planned uses for the � General Revenue Sharing Money, entitlement period 6 (July 1, 1975 - � June 30 . 1976) in the amount of $97, 340.00. The Asst. City Manager � gave a brief history. It was the general concensus of the Council to � take action at such time when the City Manager could prepare a list of � priorities for use of the funds . � � } The next order of business was to authorize the advert�sing for bids to � construct a chain link fence around the waste water treatment facility. The Asst. City Manager gave a brief history and stated that an estimated $12, 220.00 would be needed to construct the fence. There was little discussion and it was the general concensus of the Council to fence this facility as soon as possible. Councilman Dunn then made a motion to authorize the City Staff to accept bids for the construction of the fence. Councilman Pirkle seconded the motion and the motion prevailed by the following vote: � Ayes: Tate, Conine, Dalton, Murphy, Oliver, Dunn, Pirkle � Noes ; None � The next order of business was to discuss the appropriation of funds � to overlay four streets in the Placid Peninsula area and one in the � Shorecrest Addition. The Asst. City Manager explained that $15,000.00 � would be needed to finish this project and that the money would come � out of the street bond money. There was little discussion and Council- € man Dalton made a motion to appropriate $15, 000.00 of the Street Bond �` Money to pave these five streets. Councilman Pirkle seconded the motion and the m�tion prevailed by the following vote: � �: Ayes: Tate, Conine, Dalton, Murphy, Oliver, Dunn, Pirkle ; Noes: None � � � The next order of business was to consider a revised gun ordinance. The � City Attorney gave a brief history and explained the changes in the proposed ordinance . Mayor Tate stated that he felt it was a very good �, ordinance. There was a discussion about the size or caliber of gun that x would be allowed. The Council finally agreed upon restricting the ? discharging of any firearm greater than an air rifle or . 177 caliber at � a distance of 150 feet from any building. The City Secretary read the � caption of the ordinance . Councilman Dunn made a motion to approve � ordinance no. 75-17 on an emergency basis. Councilman Murphy seconded � the motion and the motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate , Conine, Dalton, Murphy, Oliver, Dunn, Pirkle � Noes: None s: Mayor Tate then commended the City Attorney for his di_ligent work in the preparation of this ordinance. � � 1 � � i ii.� 1 ORDINANCE NO. 75-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF GRAP EVINE, TEXAS, TITLE 6, CHAPTER 2, SECTION 6-2-6, BY REPEALING THE SAME AND SUBSTITUTING THEREOF TLIE FOLLOWING: PROHIBITING THE DISCHARGE OR FIRING OF ANY FIREARM WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, PROVIDING SPECIFIED EXCEPTION; PROHIBIT- INGTHE DISCHARGE OF ANY FIREARMS OF ANY KIND IN CERTAIN AREAS; PROVIDING A PENALTY; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY, j i There being no further business , Councilman Pirkle made a motion to ; adjourn the meeting. The motion was seconded by Councilman Oliver, and all present voted aye. The meeting was adjourned at 10: 55 P.M. PASSED AND APPROVED, this the a 7�, day of , 1975. MAYOR � ATTEST: � � \ CITY SECRETARY I � � i � , � P I � � � i � ; � � � z,