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GEAR 'VINE, REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
T E, x e s TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1 , 2020
GRAPEVINE CITY HALL, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
200 SOUTH MAIN STREET
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS
In accordance with Orders of the Office of the Governor of the State of Texas, the Grapevine City
Council will conduct the meeting scheduled at 7:30 pm on December 1 , 2020 in the Council
Chambers at 200 South Main Street, by telephone conference in order to advance the public health
goal of limiting face-to-face meetings (also called "social distancing") to slow the spread of the
Coronavirus (COVID-19). The Mayor and Members of City Council may attend this meeting in
person.
There will be no public access to the location described above. The meeting will be
livestreamed on the City's website at www.grapevinetexas.gov.
This supplemental written notice, the meeting agenda, and the agenda packet are posted online at
www.grapevinetexas.gov.
The public toll-free dial-in number to participate in the telephonic meeting is 1-210-469-4097. The
audio conference PIN is 144 888 464#.
The public will be permitted to offer public comments telephonically as provided by the agenda and
as permitted by the presiding officer during the meeting. Starting at 5:00 pm on Monday, November
30, citizens can submit a Citizen Appearance request form from the City's website at
https://www.grapevinetexas.gov/89/Agendas-Minutes. During the meeting, the names of those
that have submitted a form will be called on to speak in the order the forms were received. The
deadline to submit requests will be 5:00 pm on Tuesday, December 1 .
A recording of the telephonic meeting will be made, and will be available to the public in accordance
with the Open Meetings Act upon written request.
6:30 p.m. Dinner - City Council Conference Room
7:00 p.m. Call to Order of City Council Meeting - City Council Chambers
7:00 p.m. Executive Session - City Council Conference Room
7:30 p.m. Regular Meeting - City Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m. - City Council Chambers
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
1 . City Council to recess to the City Council Conference Room to conduct a closed
session relative to:
A. Real property relative to deliberation of the purchase, exchange, lease, sale
or value of real property (City facilities, Public Works, Parks and Recreation,
sewer easements and the 185 acres) pursuant to Section 551 .072, Texas
Government Code.
B. Conference with City Manager and Staff to discuss and deliberate
commercial and financial information received from business prospects the
City seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in the City; deliberate the offer of
a financial or other incentive; with which businesses the City is conducting
economic development negotiations pursuant to Section 551 .087, Texas
Government Code.
City Council to reconvene in open session in the City Council Chambers and take
any necessary action relative to items discussed in Executive Session.
REGULAR MEETING: 7:30 p.m. - City Council Chambers
2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance: Council Member Duff O'Dell
CITIZEN COMMENTS
3. Any person who is not scheduled on the agenda may address the City Council
under Citizen Comments or on any other agenda item by completing a Citizen
Appearance Request form with the City Secretary. A member of the public may
address the City Council regarding an item on the agenda either before or during
the Council's consideration of the item, upon being recognized by the Mayor or
upon the consent of the City Council. In accordance with the Texas Open
Meetings Act, the City Council is restricted in discussing or taking action during
Citizen Comments.
PRESENTATIONS
4. Emergency Management Coordinator to present update on COVID-19.
5. Parks and Recreation Director to present an update on Christmas Capital of Texas
events.
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NEW BUSINESS
6. Consider the informal quotes to remodel The Grapevine Arts & Entertainment
Center (formerly the Senior Activities Center building) with multiple vendors, and
take any necessary action.
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 City
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.
7. Consider approval to establish and interlocal agreement for purchasing with the
City of Midlothian, Texas. Chief Financial Officer recommends approval.
8. Consider an Interlocal Agreement with the Trinity River Authority of Texas for the
construction of the proposed Bear Creek Interceptor Segment 09BC-1 Phase 2.
Public Works Director recommends approval.
9. Consider the professional services contract for the Wastewater Treatment Plant
Permit renewal with Freese and Nichols, Inc. Public Works Director recommends
approval.
10. Consider the engineering services contract for Treatment Train Two Motor Control
Center engineering services with Gupta & Associates, Inc. Public Works Director
recommends approval.
11 . Consider approval of an annual contract for building technology integration from
Schneider Electric. Public Works Director recommends approval.
12. Consider the renewal of an annual contract for pavement leveling services with
Nortex Concrete Lift & Stabilization. Public Works Director recommends approval.
13. Consider renewal of annual contracts for hot mix asphalt with Austin Asphalt,
Reynolds Asphalt and Sunmount Paving. Public Works Director recommends
approval.
14. Consider the minutes of the November 17, 2020 Regular City Council meeting.
City Secretary recommends approval.
Pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551 .001
et seq, one or more of the above items may be considered in Executive Session closed
to the public. Any decision held on such matter will be taken or conducted in open session
following conclusion of the executive session.
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ADJOURNMENT
In accordance with the Open Meetings Law, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551 ,
I hereby certify that the above agenda was posted on the official bulletin boards at
Grapevine City Hall, 200 South Main Street and on the City's website on November 25,
2020 by 5:00 p.m. oRa�EL
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Tara Brooks, TRMC, CRM
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City Secretary
If you plan to attend this public meeting and you have a disability that requires special
arrangements at the meeting, please contact the City Secretary's Office at 817.410.3182
at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting. Reasonable accommodations will be made
to assist your needs.
This meeting can be adjourned and reconvened, if necessary, the following regular
business day.
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STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF TARRANT
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
In accordance with Orders of the Office of the Governor of the State of Texas, the
Grapevine City Council meeting was conducted by telephone. Members of City Council
were present in person in the City Council Chambers, Second Floor, 200 South Main
Street.
Members of the public were invited to participate by telephone by a number posted on
the agenda. The meeting was live streamed on the City's website.
The City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas met in Regular Session on this the 1st
day of December, 2020 in the City Council Chambers, Second Floor, 200 South Main
Street, with the following members present:
William D. Tate Mayor
Darlene Freed Mayor Pro Tem
Sharron Rogers Council Member
Chris Coy Council Member
Duff O'Dell Council Member
Paul Slechta Council Member
Leon Leal Council Member
constituting a quorum, and with the following members of the City Staff:
Bruno Rumbelow City Manager
Jennifer Hibbs Assistant City Manager
Matthew C.G. Boyle Assistant City Attorney
Tara Brooks City Secretary
Call to Order
Mayor Tate called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Item 1 . Executive Session
Mayor Tate announced the City Council would recess to the City Council Conference
Room to conduct a closed session regarding:
A. Real property relative to deliberation of the purchase, exchange, lease, sale
or value of real property (City facilities, Public Works, Parks and Recreation,
Public Works, sewer easements and the 185 acres) pursuant to Section
551 .072, Texas Government Code.
B. Conference with City Manager and Staff to discuss and deliberate
commercial and financial information received from business prospects the
City seeks to have locate, stay, or expand in the City; deliberate the offer of
a financial or other incentive; with which businesses the City is conducting
economic development negotiations pursuant to Section 551 .087, Texas
Government Code.
The City Council recessed to the City Council Conference Room and began the closed
session at 7:04 p.m. The closed session ended at 7:25 p.m.
Upon reconvening in open session in the Council Chambers, Mayor Tate asked if there
was any action necessary relative to Sections 551 .072 or 551 .087.
City Manager Rumbelow stated there was no action necessary.
REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Tate called the regular meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Item 2. Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance
Council Member Duff O'Dell delivered the invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Item 3. Citizen Comments
Beginning at 5:00 p.m. on November 30, 2020, citizens were able to submit a citizen
appearance request form through the City's website.
No requests were received prior to the meeting. There was no one on the phone who
wished to speak.
PRESENTATIONS
Item 4. Emergency Management Coordinator to present update on COVID-19.
Emergency Management Coordinator Matt Feryan updated Council on the plans for the
rollout of the COVID-19 vaccines and Executive Orders GA-31 and GA-32. Mr. Feryan
answered questions from Council.
Council did not take any action on this item.
Item 5. Parks and Recreation Director to present an update on Christmas Capital of
Texas events.
Parks and Recreation Director Kevin Mitchell showed the 2020 Christmas video,
described the Carol of Lights that took place on December 23 and described the plan for
the Parade of Lights Drive-Through Experience on December 3.
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Parks and Recreation Director Mitchell and Police Chief Mike Hamlin answered questions
from Council.
Council did not take any action on this item.
NEW BUSINESS
Item 6. Consider the informal quotes to remodel The Grapevine Arts & Entertainment
Center (formerly the Senior Activities Center building) with multiple vendors, and take any
necessary action.
Parks and Recreation Director Mitchell presented this item to Council and answered
questions from Council. The following vendors shall receive the award of the informal
quotes: DH Interiors, Ware Painting, Johnson & Sons, Ware Brothers, and Victory
Awning.
Council discussed this item.
Motion was made to approve the awards of the informal quotes to remodel The Grapevine
Arts & Entertainment Center.
Motion: Rogers
Second: Slechta
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O'Dell, Slechta and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
CONSENT AGENDA
Consent items are deemed to need little Council deliberation and were 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 City Council
for full discussion.
City Manager Rumbelow requested item 8 be removed from the consent agenda. This
item was considered following the remaining consent agenda items.
Approval of the consent agenda authorizes the City Manager, or his designee, to
implement each item in accordance with Staff recommendations.
Item 7. Consider approval to establish and interlocal agreement for purchasing with the
City of Midlothian, Texas.
Chief Financial Officer Greg Jordan recommended approval of the interlocal agreement
for purchasing.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: O'Dell
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Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O'Dell, Slechta and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Item 9. Consider the professional services contract for the Wastewater Treatment Plant
permit renewal with Freese and Nichols, Inc.
Public Works Director Bryan Beck recommended approval of the professional services
contract for the Wastewater Treatment Plant permit renewal for an amount not to exceed
$22,000.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: O'Dell
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O'Dell, Slechta and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Item 10. Consider the engineering services contract for Treatment Train Two Motor
Control Center with Gupta & Associates, Inc.
Public Works Director Beck recommended approval of the engineering services contract
to design the replacement of Treatment Train Motor Control Center for an amount not to
exceed $28,000.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: O'Dell
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O'Dell, Slechta and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Item 11 . Consider approval of an annual contract for building technology integration from
Schneider Electric.
Public Works Director Beck recommended approval of the annual contract for building
technology integration including access control, building security repairs and upgrades,
and building HVAC automation for an estimated amount of $225,000.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: O'Dell
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O'Dell, Slechta and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
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Item 12. Consider the renewal of an annual contract for pavement leveling services with
Nortex Concrete Lift & Stabilization.
Public Works Director Beck recommended approval of the renewal of the annual contract
for pavement leveling services for an annual estimated amount of $100,000.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: O'Dell
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O'Dell, Slechta and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Item 13. Consider renewal of annual contracts for hot mix asphalt with Austin Asphalt,
Reynolds Asphalt and Sunmount Paving.
Public Works Director Beck recommended approval of the renewal of the annual
contracts for hot mix asphalt for an estimated annual amount of $400,000.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: O'Dell
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O'Dell, Slechta and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Item 14. Consider the minutes of the November 17, 2020 Regular City Council meeting.
City Secretary Tara Brooks recommended approval of the minutes as provided.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion: O'Dell
Second: Coy
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O'Dell, Slechta and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Item 8. Consider an Interlocal Agreement with the Trinity River Authority of Texas for the
construction of the proposed Bear Creek Interceptor Segment 09BC-1 Phase 2.
City Manager Rumbelow requested this item be tabled.
Motion was made to table the Interlocal Agreement with the Trinity River Authority.
Motion: Freed
Second: Slechta
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O'Dell, Slechta and Leal
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Nays: None
Approved: 7-0 (to table)
ADJOURNMENT
Motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 8:13 p.m.
Motion: Coy
Second: O'Dell
Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O'Dell, Slechta and Leal
Nays: None
Approved: 7-0
Passed and approved by the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas on this the 15th
day of December, 2020.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
GRAp*,O �Tara Brooks
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