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Home My WebLink About1975-09-02 Regular Meeting� ' � I < l € e f i ! CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS I s AGENDA � REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING ? TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1975, AT 7:30 P. M. � COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 413 MAIN STREET � t � I. CALL TO ORDER � II. INVOCATION - Councilwoman Conine � I � 's, III. CITIZENS REQUESTS AND/OR MISC. REPORTS AND DISCUSSIONS � E � A. i � IV. CONSIDERATION OF THE MINUTES (August 19, 26) i s k V. OLD BUSINESS i � A. City Council to consider an ordinance approving � "SP" Specific Use zoning for the retaii sale of � alcoholic beverages for off-premise consumption ! only on a tract of land described as being Ab- � ! stract 722 out of the Joel L. Hallum Survey. The � general description is 2615 Dove Loop Road; Mr. I E. A. Lafon�.aine is the applicant dba Yum Yum Grocery. � B. City Council to consider the Title II, Section 8 Housing Program. C. City Council to discuss financing and assessment policies for street construction on Dove Road and ; Dove Loop, review plans, and authorize the taking � of bids. VI. NEW BUSINESS � A. City Council to consider the acceptance of the � minute order from the State Highway Department i concerning Park Boulevard. B. City Council to review the construction plans ; of the proposed maintenance building. IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 6252-17, V.A.T.C.S. , AS AMENDED BY CHAPTER 227, ACTS OF THE 61ST LEGISLATURE, REGU�AR SESSION, THE CITY COUNCIL AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE � 28TH DAY OF AUGUST, 1975, AT 3 :00 P.M. CIT SECRETARY � � � � CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS � � ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS � REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING �: " TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 1975, AT 7:30 P.M. � � COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 413 MAIN STREET C. City Council to recess to the Conference Room to hold a closed meeting for a consultation with ; the City Attorney. This closed meeting will be on this topic only persuant to Article 6252-17, � Section (e) , Texas Civil Statutes. This section allows the City Council to go into a closed meet- � ing to discuss possible litigation with the City Attorney. � I IN ACCORDANCE WITH ARTICLE 6252-17, V.A. T.C.S. , AS AMENDED BY CHAPTER 227, ACTS OF THE 61ST LEGISLATURE, j REGULAR SESSION, 1969, THE CITY COUNCIL ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEM WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 29TH ; DAY OF AUGUST, 1975, AT 1:45 P.M. i i I �ir,i."t.1.1,1 - v'�,r�. CITY SECRETARY � � � � I ' � � i � � � � � � � � � � � � i c:. . ..: � � � � � � � � STATE OF TEXAS X '' COUNTY OF TARRANT X � CITY OF GRAPEVINE X � x � � The City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas convened � � in regular session at 7: 55 P.M. on this the 2nd day of k September, 1975 with the following members present to wit: � � � � Doil Dalton Mayor Pro-Tem � �.. Thelma Conine Councilwoman � a; Charles Dunn Councilman � � Larry Oliver Councilman � 1 Willis Pirkle Councilman �' i { constituting a quorum, with � . � ' Floy Ezell City Manager � � Jim Hancock Assistant City Manager � Kenneth Pritt City Secretary � John Boyle City Attorney � �, with Mayor William D. Tate and Councilman Bob Murphy � arriving later. ` � , f i Mayor Pro-Tem Dalton called the meeting to order. � 1 i a The Invocation was given by Councilwoman Conine. � � ; 1 j ' The first order of business was to consider the minutes of �' ? the August 19 and 26 meetings. Councilman Pirkle made a � ; motion to waive the reading of the minutes and approve them ' as published. Councilman Dunn seconded the motion and the � motion prevailed by the following vote: � i � Ayes : Dalton, Conine, Dunn, Oliver, and Pirkle k � Noes: None i � Absent: Tate and Murphy � ; i � The next order of business was for the City Council to k 1 consider an ordinance approving "SP" Specific Use zoning 3 F; ? for the retail sale of alcoholic beverages for off-premise � r � consumption only on a tract of land described as being Ab- ; istract 722 out of the Joel L. Hallum Survey. The general � � description is 2615 Dove Loop Road; Mr. E. A. LaFontaine z a is the applicant dba Yum Yum Grocery. The City Attorney � gave a brief history and explained that he had prepared a . " � contract and an ordinance to comply with the instructions # ; of the City Council to approve the "SP" zoning for a two year period. He then read the contract and stated that ' � Mr. LaFontaine had reviewed it and was in agreement with it. The City Attorney further explained that, at the end ;` � of two years, the zoning will automatically become null F � and void, and the tiwner will have all responsibility to t � „� f ile a new application. There was little discussion and # the City Secretary read the caption of the ordinance. ;; Councilman Pirkle made a motion to approve the zoning as "'' to the conditions outlined in the ordinance and the contract. � Councilman Oliver seconded the motion and the motion pre- , vailed by the following vote: � � . Ayes: Dalton, Conine, Dunn, Oliver, and Pirkle � � Noes: None z � Absent: Tate and Murphy 4 � ;; i ,� � f � � ORDINANCE NO. 75-31 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 70-10, THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, SAME BEING ALSO I KNOWN AS TITLE 10 OF THE CITY CODE OF GRAPE- I VINE, TEXAS, GRANTING A ZONING CHANGE ON A � TRACT OF LAND IN THE JOEL L. HALLUM SURVEY, I ABSTRACT 722, IN THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, � MORE FULLY AND COMPLETELY DESCRIBED IN THE � BODY OF THIS ORDINANCE; ORDERING A CHANGE IN � g THE U5E OF SAID PROPERTY TO SPECIFIC USE PER- � MIT DISTRICT FOR THE RETAIL SALE OF ALCOHOLIC � BEVERAGES FOR OFF PREMISES CONSUMPTION ONLY AND THE STORAGE OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN- CIDENTAL TO SAID RETAIL SALE ALL ACCORDING TO THE SITE PLAN ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF FOR A PERIOD OF TWO (2) YEARS; PROVIDING SPECIFIC CONDITIONS RELATIVE TO THE GRANTING OF SAID CHANGE IN ZONING; PRO- VIDING FOR THE ZONING TO REVERT BACK TO C-2 ZONING IPSO FACTO AND IMMEDIATELY AT THE � END OF SAID TWO (2) YEARS PERIOD; CORRECT- ING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP; PRESERVING ALL OTHER PORTIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE; PRO- VIDING A CLAUSE RELATING TO SEVERABILITY; DETERMINING THAT THE PUBLIC INTEREST, MORALS � AND GENERAL WELFARE DEMAND A ZONING CHANGE � AND AMENDMENT HEREIN MADE; PROVIDING A � PENALTY; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. � The next order of business was for the City Council to � consider the Title II, Section 8 Housing Program. The City Manager gave a brief history and stated that the City had been approved for thirty-nine (39) units. He further � explained that this program would be a subsidy program unlike our present Housing Program. He then stated that because of the many extra duties involved in the adminis- tration of this project; the city would have to employ an additional person. He then stated that he felt it would be to the City' s advantage if they allowed the County to administer this program which wauld be at no cost to the � City. The City Manager then stated that these units would � existing units and under the administration of the County, would be available to anyone in the County. He further � explained that a periodic review of the project would be � made and should the City decide to administer the program, � they could do so at that time. Mr. Langley, local housing � administrator, stated that it was his understanding that � the review was made every two years. Councilman Dunn then � made a motion to accept the recommendation of the City Manager and allow the County to administer this program ' for at least the first two years. Councilwoman Conine '� seconded the motion and the motion prevailed by the ' following vote: ! i Ayes : Dalton, Conine, Dunn, Murphy, Oliver, and Pirkle 3 Noes: None � Absent: Tate The next order of business was for the City Council to discuss financing and assessment policies for street '+; .�:� � 'd :i l � � � construction on Dove Road and Dove Loop, review plans, and � authorize the taking of bids. The City Manager gave a brief � i � � history and stated that the Assistant City Manager had made � a study of neighboring cities to compare their assessment � � policies. The Assistant City Manager stated that he had ` � received policies from Hurst, Euless, Bedford, Lewisville, � and Arlington. He further stated that none of the policies � ± were similar and that, for the largest part, each city had � . � policies that best suited themselves. The City Manager � stated that Dove Road would be a two-lane road with eight = � feet emergency parking on the sic3es including curb and gutter. � � The City Attorney stated that there were State Statutes that � � regulated assessment procedures and policies. He further F stated that a series of three ordinances would have to be , � passed. It was the general consensus of the Council that � assessment policies need to be set now in order to have established guidelines to follow in the future. Eddie E � � � Cheatham, Traffic Safety Coordinator, presented the plans j of the proposed construction of Dove Road and Dove Loop x � to the Council. Mayor Tate inquirecl if the City could go � ahead and advertise for bids and then establish assessment � � policies at a later date. The City Attorney stated that � , it would be difficult to advertise for bids first but that ` ; it would be possible to advertise at the same time for � bids and for a public hearing in compliance with the State „ Statutes. Councilman Dunn then inquired if the City Manager � 1 could prepare some alternatives based on the estimated costs. � { The City Manager replied that it was possible. Mayor Tate � 3 � then charged the City Attorney to be prepared to give some � examples of several alternate procedures that the City could � adopt and still comply with the State Statutes. Councilman Pirkle then made a motion to table any action on this item � { until the next regular meeting. Councilman Dunn seconded � , the motion and the motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Dalton, Conine, Dunn, Murphy, Oliver, and Pirkle f Noes: None � s k � Mayor Tate then called a recess at 8:42 P.M. � ;: � Mayor Tate called the meeting to order at 9: 17 P.M. with �` x all members present. � �; The next order of business was for the City Council to ; consider the acceptance of the minute order from the State � Highway Department concerning Park Boulevard. The City ; ; Manager gave a brief summary and history of the minute order �' and stated that it contained three requirements of the City: i � # f 1. Furnish all required right of way clear of ` � obstructions with acquisition procedures d to be in accordance with applicable Federal � � and State laws governing the acquisition � � policies for acquiring real property. � � ,. 2. Provide for the adjustment of utilities, :� the construction of continuous curb and � � gutter, storm sewers, driveways and side- � � walks, all as may be required and all in � accordance with governing policies and �. ;� regulations of the State Department of � � Highways and Public Transportation. � E '� � 3. Maintain all of the work constructed as =� c part of the project ancl agree to regulate i 1 .. traffic, prohibit parking and prevent enroachment on the right of way, all in accordance with governing policies and regulations of the Department. Councilman Dalton made a motion to pass a resolution accept- 3 ing the minute order. Councilman Murphy seconded the motion and the motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Dalton, Conine, Dunn, Murphy, Oliver, and Pirkle � Noes: None The next order of business was for the City Council to review the construction plans of the proposed maintenance building. The City Manager gave a brief history and in- troduced Mr. Joe Lipscomb, Building Inspector, who drafted the plans. Mr. Lipscomb explained the plans and stated that this facility would serve all outside departments -- Utility, Sanitation, Streets, and Park and Recreation. � Gasoline and Diesel pumps would be located on the site ; along with three pumps. A cost estimate of around $85, 000 � was given to complete the total construction. Mr. Lipscomb �'� then stated that the construction could be done in phases. � The City Manager explained that $20, 000 was in the present budget and that $25, 000 had been placed in the proposed � 1975-76 Budget; and this money would be used to construct ' these buildings. Mayor Tate commended Mr. Lipscomb for his diligent efforts. No action was taken. The next order of business was for the City Council to recess to the Conference Room to hold a closed meeting � for a consultation with the City Attorney. This closed meeting will be Section (e) , Texas Civil Statutes . This section allows the City Council to go into a closed meet- � ing to discuss possible litigation with the City Attorney. The City Council recessed to the Conference Room at 9:42 P.M. � � � The City Council reconvened in the Council Chambers at � 10: 23 P.M. Councilman Dunn made a motion to adjourn; � Councilman Pirkle seconded the motion and all present � voted aye. The meeting was adjourned at 10: 25 P.M. � s PASSED AND APPROVED this the /G� day of SfP7EMRER- , � 1975. � � � � MAYOR � ATTEST: � � � � F CI Y SECRETARY � � € � �