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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1975-05-20 Regular Meeting CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS AGENDA REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 20 , 1975, AT 7: 30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 413 MAIN STREET I. CALL TO ORDER Ii. INVOCATION - to be given by Councilwoman Conine III. CITIZENS REQUESTS AND/OR MISC. REPORTS & DISCUSSION: A. IV. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES (May 6 & 8) V. OLD BUSINESS A. City Council to appoint. members to the expired terms for the following boards: Planning & Zoning Commission (2) , Board of Zoning Adjustments (2) , Electrical Board (2) , Library Board (6) , and Parks & Recreation Board (3) . B. City Council to consider a revised gun ordinance. C. City Council to consider an ordinance 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 County, Texas. D. City Council to consider an ordinance amending the zoning ordinance 70-10 by granting a zoning change from SP Specific Use 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 Block C of the Shorewood Park Addition to the City of Grapevine, Tarrant County, Texas. E. VI. NEW BUSINESS A. City Council 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. B. City Council to authorize the advertising for bids to construct a chain link fence around the waste water treatment facility. C. City Council to discuss the appropriation of funds to overlay four streets in the Placid Peninsula area and one in the Shorecrest Addition. D. City Council to review the Plans for the Oak Grove Park Development and consider the authorization of advertising for bids. E. City Council to consider an application made by Mel 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. 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. �- CITY SECRETARY 4 S f pS I I I i E-1 3�3 091 ¢4¢ i s 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 a 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 E4 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, REGULAR 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 STATE OF TEXAS X x COUNTY OF TARRANT X CITY OF GRAPEVINE X i The City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas, convened in regular meeting at 7:45 P.M. , on this the 20th day of May, 1975, with the a following members present, to-wit: William D. Tate Mayor Thelma Conine Councilwoman Doil Dalton Councilman ' Bob Murphy Councilman C. L. Oliver Councilman Charles Dunn Councilman . Willis Pirkle Councilman constituting a quorum, with Jim Hancock Asst. City Manager Kenneth Pritt City Secretary John Boyle City Attorney Mayor Tate called the meeting to order. The Invocation was given by Councilwoman Conine. j The first order of business was for Mr. Ed Langley, Executive Director of the Grapevine Housing Authority, to appear before the Council to discuss the possibilities of entering into a low rent subsidy program. Mr. Langley stated that the City Council had only nine days left to act on this application. He then explained that this program would be in addition to our present housing program and would be subsidized through H.U.D. Under this program, certain existing housing would be designated in Tarrant County, excluding Fort Worth, amounting to $1.742 million. Mr. Langley then stated that the program will offer partial rent payment, according to income, on about 8, 000 units. Mr. Langley then stated that he did not like the program and that he had certain questions about it. He further stated that he was planning to step down as Executive Director as early as January 1976. Mr. Langley then stated that the housing authority would be compensated for administering the program - 8. 5 percent of the total received. Mr. Langley then stated that if the local housing authority does not participate in this program that H.U.D. may administer the program themselves or delegate the authority to another housing entity. He further stated that he felt this program was for the younger low income families and that was where he had problems in the present housing program. Mr. Langley then stated that the Texas Housing Association had stated that this program (Section 8) meant "undesirable" . Mayor Tate thanked Mr. Langley and stated that he was concerned about the City being able to participate in future projects if they don' t participate in this one. There was little discussion and Councilman Murphy made a motion to table this item until Tuesday, May 27th, 1975. Councilwoman Conine seconded the motion and the motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate , Conine, Dalton, Murphy, Oliver, Dunn, Pirkle Noes: None Mayor Tate then instructed the City Attorney to prepare a brief by that date. The next order of business was 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. Mr. Andy Anderson appeared before the Council and stated that he would like to place posts on the sidewalk in front of the Grapevine Opry in order to salvage the western design that he was trying to achieve. He further stated that these posts would be for decorative purposes, as the balcony must be self-supporting. Mr. Anderson then displayed a drawing of the proposed building front. The City Attorney stated that the City Council had one alternative - consider an amendment to the t 7� 6 6 City Code concerning the erection of posts on a public sidewalk. There was then a lengthy discussion concerning the number of posts that should be allowed on a public sidewalk. It was the general concensus that poles would be acceptable if they were uniformly spaced so that a person could look down the street and recognize the uniformity. There was also a discussion about other obstructions on public sidewalks. Councilman Murphy stated that he felt that additional posts on the sidewalks would not be acceptable. There was then a short discussion of the City not 3 being liable for any injuries occurring because of the installation of such posts. Councilman Dalton then made a motion to instruct the City Attorney to draft an ordinance amending Title 8, Chapter 2, Sections 5 and 6 of the City Code. Councilman Oliver seconded the motion and the motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Conine , Dalton, Murphy, Oliver, Dunn, Pirkle Noes: None 9 P The next order of business was to consider the minutes of the May 6th and 8th meetings . Councilman Dalton made a motion to waive the reading of the minutes and approve them as presented. Councilman Oliver 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 appoint members to the expired terms for the following boards : Planning & Zoning Commission (2) , Board of Zoning Adjustments (2) , Electrical Board (2) , Library Board (6) , and Parks & Recreation Board (3) . Mayor Tate stated that nominations would be made for an expired term and then they would be voted on individually in reverse order, and the person receiving a majority of votes would be appointed to fill that position. The following action was taken: PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION: The expired term of Jerry Jordan was considered first. Councilman Oliver nominated David Florence. Councilman Dunn made a motion to close the nominations and appoint David Florence by acclamation. Councilman Pirkle 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 Joe Kennedy was considered next. Councilman Murphy made a motion to reappoint Joe Kennedy by acclamation. Councilman Pirkle seconded the motion and the motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Conine, Dalton, Murphy, Oliver, Dunn, Pirkle Noes: None BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENTS: Councilman Pirkle made a motion to reappoint Harold Kaker and Joe Wright to serve on the BZA for another term by vote of acclamation. Councilman Dunn seconded the motion and the motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Conine, Dalton, Murphy, Oliver, Dunn, Pirkle Noes: None ELECTRICAL BOARD: Councilman Dalton made a motion to reappoint Dennis Roberts to the Electrical Board. Councilman Dalton then amended the motion to include j the reappointment of H. J. Harper. Councilman Dunn made a motion to € reappoint Dennis Roberts and H. J. Harper by acclamation. Councilman Oliver seconded the motion and the motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Conine, Dalton, Murphy, Oliver, Dunn, Pirkle Noes: None LIBRARY BOARD- The Asst. City Manager read off the names of those persons that had been recommended by the Librarian to fill those position. Councilman Murphy k made a motion to appoint these members on a block vote: Mrs. Hazel Cashman, Vivian Tribble, Riney Jordan, Mrs . Durward Brown, Mrs. E. A. Florence, Ed Pewitt, and Father Szarka. Councilman Dunn then made a 16 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 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. 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, 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 close 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: Ayes: 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 ADDITION, LOT 12, BLOCK 3, AS RECORDED IN VOLUME 1941, PAGE 455 AND 456, DRTC IN THE CITY OF a fi k S 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, I 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 WELFARE 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 Hobratch. 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 proposed 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 : Ayes: Tate, Conine, Dalton, Murphy, Oliver, Dunn, Pirkle 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 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 advertising 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 dnd 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 motion 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 Mayor Tate then commended the City Attorney for his diligent work in the preparation of this ordinance. 1 ORDINANCE NO. 75-17 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY CODE OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, TITLE 6, CHAPTER 2, SECTION 6-2-6, BY REPEALING THE SAME AND SUBSTITUTING THEREOF THE 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 I i i I i