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STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF TARRANT
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
The City Council and the Grapevine 4B Economic Development Corporation Board of the
City of Grapevine, Texas met in Executive Session on this the 17th day of February, 2009
at 6:45 p.m. in the City Council Conference Room, Second Floor, 200 South Main Street,
with the following members present to-wit:
William D. Tate Mayor/4B President
C. Shane Wilbanks Mayor Pro Tem/4Bvice President
Sharron Spencer Council Member/4B Board Member
Darlene Freed Council Member/4B Board Member
Mike Lease Council Member/4B Board Member
Roy Stewart Council Member
Chris Coy Council Member
Chris Reyher Board Member
Martin Honeycutt Board Member
Matt Carnes Board Member
constituting a quorum, with the following members of the City Staff:
Bruno Rumbelow City Manager
Jennifer Hibbs Assistant City Manager
H. T. Hardy Assistant City Manager
John F. Boyle, Jr. City Attorney
Matthew Boyle Assistant City Attorney
Linda Huff City Secretary
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Tate called the joint meeting to order at 6:45 p.m.
ITEM 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Tate announced the City Council and Grapevine 4B Economic Development
Corporation Board would conduct a closed session regarding:
(A) real property relative to property acquisition regarding the commuter rail pursuant to
Section 551.072, Texas Government Code, and
(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 and
expand in the City; with which businesses the City is conducting economic development
negotiations pursuant to Section 551.087, Texas Government Code.
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NOTE: Board Members Reyher, Honeycutt and Carnes left the Executive Session after
the discussion of Item (A) real property.
NOTE: Item (B) was not discussed.
Upon reconvening in open session in the Council Chambers, Mayor Tate asked if there
was any action necessary relative to the closed session. City Manager Bruno Rumbelow
stated there was no action necessary relative to (A) real property pursuant to Section
551.072, Texas Government Code.
NOTE: City Council continued with the Regular City Council meeting in open session in
the City Council Chambers.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tem Wilbanks, seconded by Council Member Coy, offered a motion to adjourn
the meeting at 11:33 p.m. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE,
TEXAS on this the 3rd day of March, 2009.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Linda Huff
City Secretary
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STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF TARRANT
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
The City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas met in Workshop on this the 17th day of
February, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Conference Room, Second Floor, 200
South Main Street, with the following members present to-wit:
William D. Tate Mayor
C. Shane Wilbanks Mayor Pro Tem
Sharron Spencer Council Member
Roy Stewart Council Member
Darlene Freed Council Member
Mike Lease Council Member
Chris Coy Council Member
constituting a quorum, with the following members of the City Staff:
Bruno Rumbelow City Manager
Jennifer Hibbs Assistant City Manager
H. T. Hardy Assistant City Manager
John F. Boyle, Jr. City Attorney
Linda Huff City Secretary
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Tate called the workshop to order at 7:20 p.m.
ITEM 1. SALES TAX REPORT AND FINANCIAL UPDATE
Administrative Services Director John McGrane reviewed the Monthly Financial Update
noting that sales taxes are down as compared to last year. He reviewed the budget
contingency action plan that would place capital improvements on hold, implement a hiring
freeze, review of any purchase over$2,000.00 and departmental budget reductions. He
noted that Grapevine's unemployment rate continues to be below 5%.
There was no formal action taken by the City Council.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tern Wilbanks, seconded by Council Member Stewart, offered a motion to
adjourn the workshop at 7:35 p.m. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
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PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE,
TEXAS on this the 3rd day of March, 2009.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Linda Huff
City Secretary
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STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF TARRANT
CITY OF GRAPEVINE
The City Council and the Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Grapevine, Texas
met in Regular Joint Session on this the 17th day of February, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. in the City
Council Chambers, Second Floor, 200 South Main Street, with the following members of
the City Council present to-wit:
William D. Tate Mayor
C. Shane Wilbanks Mayor Pro Tem
Sharron Spencer Council Member
Roy Stewart Council Member
Darlene Freed Council Member
Mike Lease Council Member
Chris Coy Council Member
constituting a quorum,with the following members of the Planning &Zoning Commission:
Larry Oliver . Chairman
Betty "BJ" Wilson Member
Mark Lowery Member
Monica Hotelling Member
Jim Fechter Member
Gary Martin Member
Wayne Szot Alternate
constituting a quorum, with Vice Chairman Herb Fry and Alternate Elaine Martin absent,
with the following members of the City Staff:
Bruno Rumbelow City Manager
Jennifer Hibbs Assistant City Manager
H. T. Hardy Assistant City Manager
John F. Boyle, Jr. City Attorney
Linda Huff City Secretary
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Tate called the meeting to order at 7:45 p.m.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Szot delivered the Invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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ITEM 1. PUBLIC HEARING, ZONING APPLICATION Z08-13 WESTWOOD GROUP
FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 1 RA AND 2R, BLOCK 3, LOTS 2R, 3, 4 AND 5,
BLOCK 4, GRAPEVINE STATION, REPLAT OF LOTS 1R, 2, 4 AND 5,
BLOCK 3 AND LOT 2, BLOCK 4, GRAPEVINE STATION
Mayor Tate declared the public hearing open.
Planning&Development Manager Ron Stombaugh reported that the Westwood Group had
filed Zoning Application Z08-13 and the application for the final plat of Lots 1 RA and 2R,
Block 3, Lots 2R, 3, 4 and 5, Block 4, Grapevine Station being a replat of Lots 1R, 2,4 and
5, Block 3 and Lot 2, Block 4, Grapevine Station. The zoning application requests rezoning
of approximately 15.98 acres from "BP" Business Park District and "CC" Community
Commercial District Regulations to "MXU" Mixed Use Development for an apartment
complex, office space and retail/office space. The subject property is located at 1020,
1022, 1024, 1028 and 1030 Texan Trail. Mr. Stombaugh reported the applicant has
submitted a request to table the application.
Mr. Gary Hazelwood requested the application be tabled to allow him an opportunity to
explain the proposed project to those individuals in opposition as he has been made aware
that misinformation regarding the project has been spread among local residents.
Planning & Zoning Commissioners voted 7-0 for the public hearing to be held as many of
the local residents were present and Mr. Hazelwood would have the opportunity to factually
present his project.
City Attorney John F. Boyle, Jr. advised that the Council could vote to table or conduct the
public hearing, but that the Planning & Zoning Commission would hold the public hearing
as posted tonight.
Council Member Stewart offered a motion to table the public hearing. Following discussion
that the Council would be hearing the public hearing tonight as the Commission had voted
to conduct the public hearing, the motion failed for lack of a second.
Mayor Tate declared the joint public hearing would be conducted.
Mr. Hazelwood and Mr. Matt Harris requested favorable consideration of the application.
They stated the project would include office, retail, commercial and residential uses. The
residential portion will be a four-story building containing 369 luxury apartment homes. The
main entry to the development will be from Texan Trail with the retail and office buildings
fronting on Texan Trail and the residential building at the back of the development.
Residential surface parking will be on the west side of the building with a five-story
enclosed parking garage surrounded by the apartment building. Along the west side of the
property, neighborhood residents will be given 15-20 foot screening trees, and a masonry
wall will be installed between the single family neighbors and the apartment community.
The residential building will be set back 75 feet from the western property line. It was
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noted the retail buildings would be at a 360 degree elevation and the development would
be accessible to all citizens.
The Council and Commission questioned the time frame for construction of the proposed
project. Mr. Hazelwood responded the estimated start date for the residential would be
March 2009 and a projected finish date of May 2011 and that the retail buildings will be
market driven.
Mayor Tate invited guests present to comment regarding the application. The following
spoke in opposition to the application:
Mr. Barry Conklin, 914 East Texas Street
Mr. Mike Cevey, 834 East Worth Street
Mr. Bill Crabtree, 905 East Worth Street
Mr. Gary C. Evans, 1048 Texan Trail (GreenHunter Energy, Inc.)
Mr. Phillip Teer, 924 East Worth Street
They expressed opposition to the height and elevation of the project, too close to the
residential neighborhood, concern about residential buffer and blocking of sunlight, belief
that the proposal is in direct conflict with the City's Master Plan, project is too large and
obtrusive and would impact the continuance of the residential life style. Opposition was
expressed relative to a multifamily development in an office/retail complex. ,o
The following spoke in support of the application:
Mr. Jim Striegel, 4108 Napa Court, Flower Mound
Mr. Ev Barnes, 315 Drexel Drive
Mr. Dan Wineberger, 2826 Cripple Creek Trail
They stated their support of the high end project that would generate additional business
and customers for Grapevine.
City Secretary Huff reported the Council and Commission had been copied the letters and
petitions containing 23 signatures supporting and 121 signatures opposing the
applications. The total percent of property in opposition within 200 feet is 23.63 percent;
therefore a 3/4 vote of the City Council is required for approval of the application.
Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner Szot, offered a motion to close the
public hearing. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Wilson, Lowery, Hotelling, Fechter, Martin & Szot
Nays: None
Absent: Fry
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Mayor Pro Tern Wilbanks, seconded by Council Member Spencer, offered a motion to
close the public hearing. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
ITEM 2. PUBLIC HEARING, CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION CU08-36
WESTWOOD GROUP
Mayor Tate declared the public hearing open.
Planning& Development Manager Stombaugh reported Conditional Use Application CU08-
35 had been filed by Westwood Group requesting a conditional use permit to amend the
site plan approved by Ordinance No. 2005-46 to reduce the planned business park for
development of a multifamily complex. The subject property is located at 1026, 1034,
1038, 1044, 1046, 1048, 1050, 1052, 1054 and 1056 Texan Trail and is zoned "BP"
Business Park District. Mr. Stombaugh advised that this application is associated with the
previous case and if that case does not pass, there would not be any reason to consider
the current item.
Commissioner Hotelling, seconded by Commissioner Fechter,offered a motion to close the
public hearing. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Wilson, Lowery, Hotelling, Fechter, Martin & Szot
Nays: None
Absent: Fry
Council Member Freed, seconded by Council Member Coy, offered a motion to close the
public hearing. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
ITEM 3. PUBLIC HEARING, SPECIAL USE APPLICATION SU08-06 CHESAPEAKE
ENERGY
Mayor Tate declared the public hearing open.
Planning & Development Manager Stombaugh reported the applicant had requested to
withdraw without prejudice Special Use Application SU08-06 filed by Chesapeake Energy
requesting a special use permit for gas well drilling on property located at 2720 North
Grapevine Mills Boulevard. The subject property is zoned "HCO" Hotel and Corporate
Office District.
Commissioner Fechter, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, offered a motion to close the
public hearing. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
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Ayes: Oliver, Wilson, Lowery, Hotelling, Fechter, Martin & Szot
Nays: None
Absent: Fry
Council Member Freed, seconded by Council Member Spencer, offered a motion to close
the public hearing. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Mayor Tate announced the City Council and the Planning & Zoning Commission would
take a brief recess.
Upon reconvening in the Council Chambers, all members of the City Council and the
Planning & Zoning Commission were present.
ITEM 4. PUBLIC HEARING, CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION CU09-01 AND
SPECIAL USE APPLICATION SU09-01 TILTED KILT
Mayor Tate declared the public hearing open.
Planning& Development Manager Stombaugh advised Conditional Use Application CU09-
01 and Special Use Application SU09-01 had been filed by Tilted Kilt. The conditional use
application requests to amend the site plan approved by Ordinance No. 2003-31 to amend
the existing floor plan of a restaurant with the possession, storage, retail sale and on
premise consumption of alcoholic beverages (beer, wine and mixed beverages), outside
dining and a 40 foot pole sign. The special use application requests to allow one pool table.
The subject property is located at 1041 West State Highway 114 and is zoned "CC"
Community Commercial District Regulations. Mr. Stombaugh advised there would be
seating for 59 on the outside patio and overall seating in the restaurant for 246.
Ms. Kristin Cronhardt requested favorable consideration of the application noting that the
Tilted Kilt is a Celtic sports venue with at least 60% food sales.
There were no questions from the City Council or Commission.
Mayor Tate invited guests present to comment regarding the application.
Mr. Greg Sippel and Ms. Laura Pitzer, representing Outback Steakhouse, 1031 State
Highway 114 West, expressed their opposition to the outside dining patio and noise.
Mr. Mike Stevens, representing the Tilted Kilt, stated there would not be any outside
speakers, or music, but there would be two televisions.
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City Secretary Huff reported the Council and Commission had been copied the 19 letters of
opposition to the application.
Commissioner Martin, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, offered a motion to close the
public hearing. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Wilson, Lowery, Hotelling, Fechter, Martin & Szot
Nays: None
Absent: Fry
Council Member Lease, seconded by Council Member Spencer, offered a motion to close
the public hearing. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
ITEM 5. PUBLIC HEARING, CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION CU09-02 AND
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY PD09-01 GRAPEVINE BLUFFS
PERSONAL CARE FACILITY
Mayor Tate declared the public hearing open.
Planning& Development Manager Stombaugh advised Conditional Use Application CU09-
02 and Planned Development Overlay PD09-01 had been filed by Grapevine Bluffs
Personal Care Facility. The conditional use application requests a personal care facility
with 113 rooms with 153 beds and increased building height due to the topography of the
site. The planned development overlay application requests a deviation from but not
limited to reducing the front yard setback from 25 to 15 feet due to the topography. The
subject property is located at 2451 West Grapevine Mills Circle and is zoned "CC"
Community Commercial District Regulations.
Mr. Roger Davis and Mr. Mark Stewart requested favorable consideration of the
application. They stated there would be no clear cutting of trees and that the facility would
be a green energy efficient building. It would be 180 feet from the nearest structure with a
360 degree façade. Proposed is a split level building with five stories planned for the
northern side of the site and four stories on the southern half of the site. The high quality
facility would provide food and shelter, personal care services, social and recreation
services, transportation and some minor medical treatment services for residents age 62
and older.
Discussion ensued relative to the services that would be provided as there would not be a
24 hour on-site medical staff and there would not be a commercial kitchen. Mr. Davis
responded that there would be a wellness/activity/social director and an exam room for
doctors to visit the residents. He also noted that meals would be catered by local
restaurants and the residents could choose to dine in the dining room, or prepare their
meals in their own apartment kitchen.
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Mayor Tate invited guests present to comment regarding the application.
The following spoke in opposition to the proposed application:
Mr. Jerry L. Pittman, 2627 Eagle Drive
Ms. Mary Ann Higgins, 2610 Eagle Circle
Mr. Wayne Alexander, 2606 Eagle Circle
Mr. John Gary, 2617 Eagle Drive
Ms. Laurel Geise, 2633 Eagle Drive
Mr. John Aflatouni, 3405 Windsor Court, Colleyville
They were opposed to the proposed development due to the five story height of the
building, density, affect the construction will have on the trees, lack of sunlight due to
building height, drainage and erosion problems, traffic and parking on the site and decline
in property values.
City Secretary Huff reported the Council and Commission had been copied the five letters
of opposition to the application.
Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner Fechter, offered a motion to close the
public hearing. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Wilson, Lowery, Hotelling, Fechter, Martin & Szot
Nays: None
Absent: Fry
Council Member Stewart, seconded by Council Member Coy, offered a motion to close the
public hearing. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
ITEM 6. PUBLIC HEARING, FINAL PLAT LOT 1R AND TRACT 1, BLOCK 4,
ORIGINAL TOWN OF GRAPEVINE, REPLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 4,
ORIGINAL TOWN OF GRAPEVINE
Mayor Tate declared the public hearing open.
Senior Civil Engineer Scott Dyer reported that Brittain & Crawford had filed an application
for the final plat of Lot 1R and Tract 1, Block 4, Original Town of Grapevine being a replat
of Lot 1, Block 4, Original Town of Grapevine. The subject 0.277 acre tract is located at
520 South Main Street and is zoned "CBD"Central Business District. The property is being
platted to separate ownership of the existing parking lot from the calaboose.
There were no questions from the City Council or the Planning & Zoning Commission.
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Mayor Tate invited guests present to comment regarding the application. No one wished to
speak and there was no correspondence to report.
Commissioner Martin, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, offered a motion to close the
public hearing. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Wilson, Lowery, Hotelling, Fechter, Martin & Szot
Nays: None
Absent: Fry
Council Member Spencer, seconded by Council Member Freed, offered a motion to close
the public hearing. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Mayor Tate announced the Planning &Zoning Commission would recess to the Planning&
Zoning Conference Room to consider published business.
The City Council remained in session in the Council Chambers to consider published
business.
ITEM 7. TEMPORARY USE PERMIT, BIG TOP CIRCUS
Development Services Director Scott Williams recommended approval of a Temporary Use
Permit for a Big Top Circus at Grapevine Mills Mall, 3000 Grapevine Mills Parkway from
March 20-23, 2009.
Motion by Council Member Freed, seconded by Council Member Coy, to approve as
recommended prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
ITEM 8. ORDINANCE, AMEND CHAPTER 7 BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
AND CHAPTER 25 UTILITIES AND SERVICES
Development Services Director recommended approval of an ordinance amending the
Grapevine Code of Ordinances Chapter 7 Buildings and Construction and Chapter 25
Utilities and Services relative to irrigation systems. The amendments would bring the City's
design and installation of irrigation systems in compliance with the rules and regulations
adopted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality during the 80th Texas
Legislature.
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Motion by Council Member Freed, seconded by Council Member Coy, to approve as
recommended prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
ORDINANCE NO. 2009-05
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AMENDING THE GRAPEVINE CODE
OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 7 BUILDINGS AND
CONSTRUCTION, ARTICLE XII IRRIGATION CODE; IN
ADDITION TO AMENDING CHAPTER 25 UTILITIES AND
SERVICES, SECTIONS 25-147 AND 25-148; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY, NOT TO
EXCEED TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00) FOR
EACH SEPARATE OFFENSE AND A SEPARATE OFFENSE
SHALL BE DEEMED COMMITTED UPON EACH DAY
DURING OR ON WHICH A VIOLATION OCCURS;
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
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ITEM 9. AWARD CONTRACT, ED BELL CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, EULESS
GRAPEVINE ROAD/STONE MYERS PARKWAY
Public Works Director Matt Singleton recommended approval of the award of a contract to
Ed Bell Construction Company in the amount of$5,585,632.90 for the Euless Grapevine
Road/Stone Myers Parkway Construction project. The scope of the project is the
reconstruction and widening of Euless Grapevine Road from State Highway 360 north to
Westport Parkway from a two-lane rural roadway to a four-lane urban roadway with
underground storm drainage, curb and gutter and the widening of the bridge crossing Big
Bear Creek, and the construction of a new four-lane urban roadway extending from the
current intersection of Stone Myers Parkway at Prospect Parkway north across DFW
Airport property and intersecting with Mustang Drive. A new 12" waterline will be
constructed with the Stone Myers Parkway segment of the project to improve the water
network in the area. Funds will be 40% from the City and 60% from the North Central
Texas Council of Governments.
Motion by Council Member Spencer, seconded by Council Member Freed, to approve as
recommended prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
ITEM 10. RESOLUTION, INTERIM INVESTMENT PROGRAM
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Administrative Services Director John McGrane recommended approval of a resolution
authorizing an Interim Investment Program. The program will allow the Administrative
Services Director authority to open City bank accounts at local banks for the purpose of
purchasing short-term investments, when rates are advantageous to comparable term
State Investment Pool investments. The program will be open to all local banks.
Motion by Council Member Stewart, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Wilbanks,to approve as
recommended prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
RESOLUTION NO. 2009-05
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS APPROVING A PROGRAM TO OPEN
BANK ACCOUNTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PURCHASING
INTERIM SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS THAT WILL OFFER
RATES TO A PREMIUM OVER STATE INVESTMENT
POOLS AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
ITEM 11. APPROVE CITY'S INVESTMENT POLICY
Administrative Services Director McGrane recommended approval of the City's Investment
Policy pursuant to the Public Funds Investment Act. He recommended one change to the
Investment Policy that does not affect the fundamental nature of this policy which is for a
stable and conservative investment policy to safeguard the City's funds. The change is on
Page 10 - 11 —Allowable Collateral and Policy
"To change the collateralization level of market value of principal and accrued interest on
deposits and investments to more accurately reflect current market trends."
Motion by Council Member Freed, seconded by Council Member Lease, to approve as
recommended prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
ITEM 12. AWARD CONTRACT, DH MARKETING/FEDERAL SIGNAL, OUTDOOR
WARNING SYSTEM
Emergency Management Coordinator Carrie Little recommended approval of the award of
a contract to DH Marketing/Federal Signal in the amount of$335,480.20 for the purchase
and installation of an outdoor warning system. The upgrade includes replacement of nine
existing sirens, installation of additional sirens to improve siren coverage within the City,
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implementation of a new computer controller, and integration of a battery back-up system
to allow for siren system operation during utility outages.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Wilbanks, seconded by Council Member Spencer,to approve as
recommended prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
CONSENT AGENDA
The next order of business for the City Council was to consider the consent agenda items,
which were deemed to need little or no discussion and were acted upon as one business
item. Mayor Tate asked if there was any member of the audience or the City Council who
wished to remove an item from the consent agenda for full discussion. There were none.
Item 13. Extend Conditional Use Permit CU07-39, Park Row Lighting
Development Services Director recommended approval of the request submitted by Park
Row Lighting for Conditional Use Permit CU07-39 for a one-year extension to expire on
January 15, 2010 for a Planned Commercial Center on property located at 2850 North
State Highway 121. ,ersoth
Motion by Council Member Stewart, seconded by Council Member Freed, to approve as
recommended prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
Item 14. Extend Conditional Use Permit CU08-01 and Conditional Use Permit CU08-
17, Gaylord Entertainment
Development Services Director recommended approval of the request submitted by
Gaylord Entertainment for Conditional Use Permit CU08-01 for a one-year extension to
expire on March 25, 2010 for expansion of the hotel and convention center and for
Conditional Use Permit CU08-17 for a one-year extension to expire on September 16,
2010 for a resort pool complex and event pavilion on property located at 1501 Gaylord
Trail.
Motion by Council Member Stewart, seconded by Council Member Freed, to approve as
recommended prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
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Item 15. Award Contract, Facility Solutions Group, Wastewater Treatment Plant
Control Panel Improvements
Public Works Director recommended approval of the award of a contract to Facility
Solutions Group for the total amount of $67,545.00 for Wastewater Treatment Plant
Control Panel Improvements.
Motion by Council Member Stewart, seconded by Council Member Freed, to approve as
recommended prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
Item 16. Resolution, Authorize Donation of Computers, Chico Independent School
District
Information Technology Director recommended approval of a resolution authorizing the
donation of 26 computers to the Chico Independent School District.
Motion by Council Member Stewart, seconded by Council Member Freed, to approve as
recommended prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
RESOLUTION NO. 2009-06
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, DECLARING CERTAIN PROPERTY
SURPLUS AND/OR SALVAGE; PROVIDING FOR THE
DONATION OF SAID PROPERTY TO THE CHICO
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
Item 17. Renew Bid 240-2005 Traffic Materials
Public Works Director recommended approval of the renewal of Bid 240-2005 Traffic
Materials and Supplies Annual Contracts to Vulcan, Inc.; 3M Company; Consolidated
Traffic; Naztec, Inc.; Hall Signs and Roadrunner Traffic.
Motion by Council Member Stewart, seconded by Council Member Freed, to approve as
recommended prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
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Item 18. Authorize Purchase, Motorola Inc., Mesh Network, Police Command Vehicle
Police Chief recommended approval of authorizing a purchase order for Mesh Network in
the amount of $24,804.00 for the Police Command Vehicle to Motorola Inc. through an
existing HGAC contract.
Motion by Council Member Stewart, seconded by Council Member Freed, to approve as
recommended prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
Item 19. Resolution, Support Regional Rail
Public Works Director recommended approval of a resolution supporting Regional Rail as a
vital element of the Long Range Metropolitan Transportation Plan to address congestion
and air quality throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth Region.
Motion by Council Member Stewart, seconded by Council Member Freed, to approve as
recommended prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
RESOLUTION NO. 2009-07
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE CITY
COUNCIL EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR REGIONAL RAIL
AS A VITAL ELEMENT OF THE LONG RANGE
METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION PLAN TO ADDRESS
CONGESTION AND AIR QUALITY THROUGHOUT THE
DALLAS/FORT WORTH REGION AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE
Item 20. Move Second Meeting in March
City Secretary recommended moving the March 17,2009 Joint City Council and Planning&
Zoning Commission meeting to Tuesday, March 24, 2009 due to the Grapevine-Colleyville
Independent School District spring break.
Motion by Council Member Stewart, seconded by Council Member Freed, to approve as
recommended prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
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Item 21. Consideration of Minutes
City Secretary recommended approval of the minutes of the February 3, 2009 City Council
meetings as published.
Motion by Council Member Stewart, seconded by Council Member Freed, to approve as
recommended prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
RECESS AND RECONVENE
Mayor Tate announced the City Council would take a brief recess.
Upon reconvening in the Council Chambers, all member of the City Council were present.
ITEM 22. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
ZONING APPLICATION Z08-13 WESTWOOD GROUP
Chairman Oliver reported the Planning & Zoning Commission voted 7-0 to approve the
Westwood Group's request to withdraw without prejudice Zoning Application Z08-13
requesting rezoning of approximately 15.98 acres from "BP" Business Park District and
"CC"Community Commercial District Regulations to"MXU"Mixed Use Development for an
apartment complex, office space and retail/office space. The subject property is located at
1020, 1022, 1024, 1028 and 1030 Texan Trail.
Council Member Freed, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Wilbanks, offered a motion to accept
the Commission's recommendation to approve the withdrawal without prejudice of the
application. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
ITEM 23. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
FINAL PLAT LOTS 1 RA, 2R, BLOCK 3, LOTS 2R, 3, 4 AND 5, BLOCK 4,
GRAPEVINE STATION
Chairman Oliver reported the Planning & Zoning Commission voted 7-0 for denial of the
application filed by Westwood Group for the final plat of Lots 1 RA, 2R, Block 3, Lots 2R, 3,
4 and 5, Block 4, Grapevine Station.
Mayor Pro Tern Wilbanks, seconded by Council Member Freed,offered a motion to accept
the Commission's recommendation for denial of the final plat request. The motion prevailed
by the following vote:
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Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
ITEM 24. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION CU08-35 WESTWOOD GROUP
Chairman Oliver reported the Planning & Zoning Commission voted 7-0 for denial without
prejudice of Conditional Use Application CU08-35 filed by Westwood Group requesting a
conditional use permit to amend the site plan approved by Ordinance No. 2005-46 to
reduce the planned business park for development of a multifamily complex. The subject
property is located at 1026, 1034, 1038, 1044, 1046, 1048, 1050, 1052, 1054 and 1056
Texan Trail and is zoned "BP" Business Park District
Council Member Stewart, seconded by Council Member Coy, offered a motion to accept
the Commission's recommendation for denial without prejudice of the application. The
motion prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
ITEM 25. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION CU09-01 TILTED KILT
Chairman Oliver reported the Planning & Zoning Commission voted 5-2 for approval of
Conditional Use Application CU09-01 filed by the Tilted Kilt requesting to amend the site
plan approved by Ordinance No. 2003-31 to amend the existing floor plan of a restaurant
with the possession, storage, retail sale and on premise consumption of alcoholic
beverages (beer, wine and mixed beverages), add outside dining and a 40 foot pole sign.
The subject property is located at 1041 West State Highway 114 and is zoned "CC"
Community Commercial District Regulations.
Council Member Freed, seconded by Council Member Spencer,offered a motion for denial
of the conditional use permit due to the outside dining patio. The motion prevailed by the
following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: Stewart
ITEM 26. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
SPECIAL USE APPLICATION SU09-01 TILTED KILT
Chairman Oliver reported the Planning & Zoning Commission voted 5-2 for approval of
Special Use Application SU09-01 filed by the Tilted Kilt requesting to allow one pool table
in conjunction with a restaurant. The subject property is located at 1041 West State
Highway 114 and is zoned "CC" Community Commercial District Regulations. Amok
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Council Member Freed, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Wilbanks,offered a motion for denial
of the special use application. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: Stewart
ITEM 27. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION CU09-02 GRAPEVINE BLUFFS
PERSONAL CARE FACILITY
Chairman Oliver reported the Planning & Zoning Commission voted 4-3 for denial of
Conditional Use Application CU09-02 filed by Grapevine Bluffs Personal Care Facility
requesting a personal care facility with 153 beds and increased building height. The
subject property is located at 2451 West Grapevine Mills Circle and is zoned "CC"
Community Commercial District Regulations.
Council Member Freed, seconded by Council Member Coy, offered a motion to accept the
Commission's recommendation for denial of the conditional use application. The motion
prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
ITEM 28. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY PD09-01 GRAPEVINE BLUFFS
PERSONAL CARE FACILITY
Chairman Oliver reported the Planning & Zoning Commission voted 4-3 for denial of
Planned Development Overlay PD09-01 filed by Grapevine Bluffs Personal Care Facility
requesting a deviation from but not limited to front yard setback. The subject property is
located at 2451 West Grapevine Mills Circle and is zoned "CC" Community Commercial
District Regulations.
Mayor Pro Tern Wilbanks, seconded by Council Member Stewart, offered a motion to
accept the Commission's recommendation for denial of the application. The motion
prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
ITEM 29. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
FINAL PLAT LOT 1R AND TRACT 1, BLOCK 4, ORIGINAL TOWN OF
GRAPEVINE
Chairman Oliver reported the Planning &Zoning Commission voted 7-0 for approval of the
Statement of Findings and the final plat of Lot 1R and Tract 1, Block 4, Original Town of
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Grapevine. The subject 0.277 acre tract is located at 520 South Main Street and is zoned
"CBD"Central Business District. The property is being platted to separate ownership of the
existing parking lot from the calaboose.
Council Member Stewart, seconded by Council Member Spencer, offered a motion to
accept the Commission's recommendation and approve the Statement of Findings and the
final plat of Lot 1R and Tract 1, Block 4, Original Town of Grapevine. The motion prevailed
by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
ITEM 30. PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
PRELIMINARY PLAT LOTS 1 AND 2, BLOCK 1, HARTNETT ADDITION
Chairman Oliver reported the Planning &Zoning Commission voted 7-0 for approval of the
Statement of findings and the preliminary plat of Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Hartnett Addition
The two acres are located at 3218 Rolling Hills Lane and are being platted to build a
residence on Lot 1.
Council Member Freed, seconded by Council Member Lease, offered a motion to accept
the Commission's recommendation and approve the Statement of Findings and the
preliminary plat of Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Hartnett Addition. The motion prevailed by the
following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Pro Tern Wilbanks, seconded by Council Member Coy, offered a motion to adjourn
the meeting at 11:33 p.m. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE,
TEXAS on this the 3rd day of March, 2009.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate Auk
Mayor
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ATTEST:
Linda Huff
City Secretary
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