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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 11 - MinutesSTATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT CITY OF GRAPEVINE The City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas met in Regular Session on this the 7th day of May, 2024 in the City Council Chambers, Second Floor, 200 South Main Street, with the following members present: William D. Tate Darlene Freed Sharron Rogers Chris Coy Duff O'Dell Paul Slechta Leon Leal Mayor Mayor Pro Tern Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member constituting a quorum, and with the following members of the City Staff: Bruno Rumbelow Jennifer Hibbs Matthew C.G. Boyle Tara Brooks Call to Order City Manager Assistant City Manager City Attorney City Secretary Mayor Tate called the meeting to order at 7.00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. 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, 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 7.03 p.m. The closed session ended at 7.30 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 Bruno Rumbelow requested City Council approve the First Amendment to the Economic Development Agreement with Crossvines 1031 Partners, Ltd and authorize the City Manager to execute same and all related documents and to take all other necessary action. Motion was made to approve the First Amendment to the Economic Development Agreement with Crossvines 1031 Partners, Ltd and authorize the City Manager to execute same and all related documents and to take all other necessary action. Motion: Coy Second: Slechta Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O'Dell, Slechta, and Leal Nays: None Approved: 7-0 Item 2. Invocation Dr. Doug Page with First Baptist Church gave the invocation. Item 3. Posting of the Colors and Pledges of Allegiance Grapevine Police Honor Guard posted the Colors and led the Pledges of Allegiance. Item 4. Citizen Comments Aram Azadpour, PO Box 2644, Grapevine, Texas discussed Article 1 of the United States Constitution. PRESENTATIONS Item 5. Mavor Tate to present Grapevine Heritage Foundation's 2023 Preservation Advocacv Award winners. Heritage Foundation Chairman Melva Stanfield and Mayor Tate presented the 2024 Preservation Advocacy Awards. The Rehabilitation Project Award was presented to Robert and Norma Duane for the renovation of the 1940 Dalton Oil Building located at 323 West Northwest Highway. Mr. Duane thanked Gary Skotnicki, Gary Garman, and others who worked on this project. The Preservation Conservation Project Award was presented to Tina Moore for the 1907 Harvey Forbes House located at 300 West College Street. Dana Gene Hicks and James Bristol were awarded the Preservation/Conservation Project Award for the 1908 George L Blevins House located at 428 East Wall Street. City Council May 7, 2024 Page 2 The Township Project Award was presented to Jason Keen for the 1907 Edward Jenner Lipscomb House located at 607 South Dooley Street. Mr. Keen thanked the staff and all who helped with this project. Council did not take any action on this item. Mayor Tate presented item 7 next. Item 7. Mavor Tate to present a proclamation in recognition of National Correctional Officer's Week. Mayor Tate presented the proclamation recognizing May 5-11 as National Correctional Officer's Week to Captain Rebecca Graves, Detention Officers Jacob Lewis and Ros Hights who thanked Council for the recognition. Council did not take any action on this item. Item 6. Mavor Tate to present a proclamation in recognition of National Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day. Mayor Tate presented the proclamation recognizing May 12-18 as National Police Week and May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day. Mayor Tate recognized that this year was the 20th year since the death of Grapevine Officer Darren G. Medlin. Police Chief Mike Hamlin thanked Council on behalf of the Grapevine Police staff and recognized the hard work of the Police Department and honored those officers that have lost their lives in the line of duty. Council did not take any action on this item. Item 8. Main Street Fest Co -Chairs. Seth and Wendv Nelson, to provide update on the 40th Annual Main Street Fest that will take place Mav 17, 18 and 19, 2024. Seth and Wendy Nelson updated Council on the events that will take place during the 40th Annual Main Street Fest including the expanded kid's zone, the craft brew experience, Cotton Belt Country Club, musical acts, midway, games, and artisan vendors. Council did not take any action on this item. NEW BUSINESS Item 10. Consider Ordinance No. 2024-037 to amend Chapter 11 of the Grapevine Code of Ordinances. Fire Protection and Prevention by adopting the 2021 International Fire Code with local amendments, and take anv necessary action. Fire Chief Darrell Brown explained that the proposed amendments would bring the Fire Code in line with the Building Codes that were adopted by Council in November 2023. City Council May 7, 2024 Page 3 Fire Marshall Bryan Parker described the proposed changes to the Code and answered questions from Council. Chief Brown answered questions from Council. Council discussed this item. Motion was made to approve Ordinance No. 2024-037 to amend Chapter 11 of the Grapevine Code of Ordinances, Fire Protection and Prevention by adopting the 2021 International Fire Code with local amendments, and take any necessary action. Motion: Freed Second: Slechta Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O'Dell, Slechta and Leal Nays: None Approved: 7-0 ORDINANCE NO. 2024-037 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS AMENDING THE GRAPEVINE CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 11, FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION, RELATING TO THE ADOPTION OF THE 2021 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE AS PUBLISHED BY THE INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL, PROVIDING AMENDMENTS TO SAME, REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A PENALTY, NOT TO EXCEED TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00); DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE 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. Per citizen request, item 19 was removed from consent and considered following the vote on 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 10. Consider the annual contribution to Metroport Meals on Wheels program. City Manager Rumbelow recommended approval of the annual contribution of $22,000 to Metroport Meals on Wheels. City Council May 7, 2024 Page 4 Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion: Rogers Second: Coy Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O'Dell, Slechta and Leal Nays: None Approved: 7-0 Item 11. Consider the purchase and installation of a replacement rooftop heating and air conditioning unit at the Convention Center from Donaldson Air Conditioning and Heating. Convention and Visitors Bureau Director Paul McCallum recommended approval of the purchase and installation of a replacement rooftop heating and air conditioning unit at the Convention Center for an amount not to exceed $19,300. Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion: Rogers Second: Coy Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O'Dell, Slechta and Leal Nays: None Approved: 7-0 Item 12. Consider the purchase of a Toro utility vehicle from Professional Turf Products. Golf Director Robert Singletary recommended approval of the purchase of a utility vehicle for a total amount not to exceed $37,284. Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion: Rogers Second: Coy Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O'Dell, Slechta and Leal Nays: None Approved: 7-0 Item 13. Consider the purchase of repair services for two six-inch vertical pumps from Waterborne Pumps. LLC for the Grapevine Golf Course. Golf Director Singletary recommended approval of repair services for two pumps at the Grapevine Golf Course for an amount not to exceed $38,400. Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion: Rogers Second: Coy Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O'Dell, Slechta and Leal Nays: None Approved: 7-0 City Council May 7, 2024 Page 5 Item 14. Consider Resolution No. 2024-006 authorizing an application of a Fiscal Year 2025 Office of the Governor Public Safetv Office Criminal Justice Division Grant on behalf of the Northeast Fire Department Association (NEFDA) for the First Responder Mental Health Program. Fire Chief Brown recommended approval of the resolution authorizing application for a First Responder Mental Health Program grant on behalf of the Northeast Fire Department Association. Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion: Rogers Second: Coy Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O'Dell, Slechta and Leal Nays: None Approved: 7-0 RESOLUTION NO. 2024-006 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF A FISCAL YEAR 2025 OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR, PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICE CRIMINAL JUSTICE DIVISION GRANT (4790502) ON BEHALF OF THE NORTHEAST FIRE DEPARTMENT ASSOCIATION (NEFDA) AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Item 15. Consider the purchase of repair services for seal coat and new striping for the Dove Loop Boat Ramp from Pavecon. Parks and Recreation Director Chris Smith recommended approval of the repair services for a seal coat and new striping for the Dove Loop Boat Ramp for an amount not to exceed $64,344. Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion: Rogers Second: Coy Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O'Dell, Slechta and Leal Nays: None Approved: 7-0 Item 16. Consider the purchase of Christmas trees and decorations for The REC from Park Hill Collections, LLC. Parks and Recreation Director Smith recommended approval of the purchase of Christmas trees and decorations for The REC for a total amount not to exceed $24,046. City Council May 7, 2024 Page 6 Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion: Rogers Second: Coy Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O'Dell, Slechta and Leal Nays: None Approved: 7-0 Item 17. Consider the renewals of the annual contracts for the purchase of swimming pool chemicals with Petra Chemical Companv. Inc. and Sunbelt Pools. Parks and Recreation Director Smith recommended approval of the renewal of the annual contracts for the purchase of swimming pool chemicals for an annual estimated amount of $80,000. Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion: Rogers Second: Coy Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O'Dell, Slechta and Leal Nays: None Approved: 7-0 Item 18. Consider the renewal of an annual contract for the purchase of grounds maintenance equipment, irrigation parts, supplies and installations from Longhorn. Inc. Parks and Recreation Director Smith recommended approval of the renewal of the annual contract of the purchase of grounds maintenance equipment, irrigation parts, supplies and installations for an annual estimated amount of $50,000. Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion: Rogers Second: Coy Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O'Dell, Slechta and Leal Nays: None Approved: 7-0 Item 20. Consider the purchase of CradlePoint Netcloud software for public safety vehicles from Comprehensive Communication Services. Police Chief Hamlin recommended approval of the purchase of public safety vehicle software for a total amount not to exceed $16,188. Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion: Rogers Second: Coy Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O'Dell, Slechta and Leal Nays: None Approved: 7-0 City Council May 7, 2024 Page 7 Item 21. Consider the purchase of a 2023 Ford Interceptor and upfit from Silsbee Ford. I nc. Police Chief Hamlin and Public Works Director Bryan Beck recommended approval of the purchase of a Ford Interceptor and upfit for a total amount not to exceed $61,281 to replace a unit that was a total loss. Police Chief Hamlin answered questions about the loss of the previous vehicle. Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion: Rogers Second: Coy Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O'Dell, Slechta and Leal Nays: None Approved: 7-0 Item 22. Consider the purchase and installation of security expert access control upgrades for existing access doors at various Citv facilities from Schneider Electric. Public Works Director Beck recommended approval of the purchase and installation of access doors security control upgrades for an amount not to exceed $545,621. Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion: Rogers Second: Coy Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O'Dell, Slechta and Leal Nays: None Approved: 7-0 Item 23. Consider for renewal of an annual contract for waterproofing, roofing and masonry services from Weatherproofing Services. Public Works Director Beck recommended approval of the renewal of the annual contract for waterproofing, roofing and masonry services for an amount not to exceed $55,000. Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion: Rogers Second: Coy Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O'Dell, Slechta and Leal Nays: None Approved: 7-0 Item 24. Consider purchase and installation of a pump at the Hood Lane Lift Station from Global Pump Solutions. Public Works Director Beck recommended approval of the purchase and installation of a pump at the Hood Lane Lift Station for an amount not to exceed $15,820. City Council May 7, 2024 Page 8 Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion: Rogers Second: Coy Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O'Dell, Slechta and Leal Nays: None Approved: 7-0 Item 25. Consider the purchase of lab equipment, chemicals, monitoring and flow measurement equipment for the wastewater collection system from the HACH Companv. Public Works Director Beck recommended approval of the purchase of lab equipment, chemicals, monitoring and flow measurement equipment for a total amount not to exceed $80,000. Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion: Rogers Second: Coy Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O'Dell, Slechta and Leal Nays: None Approved: 7-0 Item 26. Consider the purchase of lab equipment, chemicals and instruments for the Wastewater Treatment Plant from IDEXX Industries and North Central Laboratories. Public Works Director Beck recommended approval of lab equipment, chemicals and instruments for the Wastewater Treatment Plant for a total amount not to exceed $60,000. Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion: Rogers Second: Coy Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O'Dell, Slechta and Leal Nays: None Approved: 7-0 Item 27. Consider the renewal of annual contracts for the purchase of waterworks products with Ferguson and Core & Main LP. Public Works Director Beck recommended approval of the renewal of the annual contracts for the purchase of waterworks products for an estimated amount of $470,000. Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion: Rogers Second: Coy Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O'Dell, Slechta and Leal Nays: None Approved: 7-0 City Council May 7, 2024 Page 9 Item 28. Consider the renewal of a contract for elevator maintenance services with ThvssenKrupp Elevator Corporation. Public Works Director Beck recommended approval of the renewal of a contract for a elevator maintenance services for an amount not to exceed $110,000. Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion: Rogers Second: Coy Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O'Dell, Slechta and Leal Nays: None Approved: 7-0 Item 29. Consider Ordinance No. 2024-038 abandoning a corner clip of street right-of- wav on the southwest corner of Lot 8, Block 2 Hilltop Addition located at 943 Jean Street. Public Works Director Beck recommended approval to abandon a corner clip of street right-of-way on the southwest corner of Lot 8, Block 2 Hilltop Addition per the request of the property owner. Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion: Rogers Second: Coy Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O'Dell, Slechta and Leal Nays: None Approved: 7-0 ORDINANCE NO. 2024-038 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, ABANDONING AND VACATING A CORNER CLIP OF RIGHT OF WAY LOCATED 943 JEAN STREET IN THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS AS HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED; SAVE AND EXCEPT THE RETENTION OF SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR A SIGHT VISIBILITY EASEMENT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Item 30. Consider Ordinance No. 2024-039 abandoning a corner clip of street right-of- wav on the southeast corner of Lot 8, Block 2 Hilltop Addition located at 943 Jean Street. Public Works Director Beck recommended approval to abandon a corner clip of street right-of-way on the southeast corner of Lot 8, Block 2 Hilltop Addition per the request of the proprty owner. City Council May 7, 2024 Page 10 Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion: Rogers Second: Coy Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O'Dell, Slechta and Leal Nays: None Approved: 7-0 ORDINANCE NO. 2024-039 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, ABANDONING AND VACATING A CORNER CLIP OF RIGHT OF WAY LOCATED 943 JEAN STREET IN THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS AS HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED; SAVE AND EXCEPT THE RETENTION OF SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR A SIGHT VISIBILITY EASEMENT AND PORTION OF AN UTILITY EASEMENT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Item 31. Consider Ordinance No. 2024-040 abandoning a corner clip of street right-of- wav on the northeast corner of Lot 6, Block 2 Hilltop Addition located at 930 Berry Street. Public Works Director Beck recommended approval to abandon a corner clip of street right-of-way on the northeast corner of Lot 6, Block 2 Hilltop Addition per the request of the property owner. Motion was made to approve the consent agenda as presented. Motion: Rogers Second: Coy Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O'Dell, Slechta and Leal Nays: None Approved: 7-0 ORDINANCE NO. 2024-040 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, ABANDONING AND VACATING A CORNER CLIP OF RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED AT 930 BERRY STREET IN THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS AS HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED; SAVE AND EXCEPT THE RETENTION OF SAID RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR AN UTILITY EASEMENT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE City Council May 7, 2024 Page 11 Mr. Aram Azadpour requested item No. 19 be removed from consent agenda. Council considered it after the vote on the remaining consent agenda items. Item 19. Consider the renewal of a contract for towing services with Euless Wrecker Service. Inc. (also known as Euless B&B Wrecker). Police Chief Hamlin recommended approval of the renewal of the contract for towing services and explained the contract's history. Motion was made to approve the renewal of a contract for towing services with Euless Wrecker Service, Inc. Motion: O'Dell Second: Slechta Ayes: Tate, Freed, Rogers, Coy, O'Dell, Slechta and Leal Nays: None Approved: 7-0 ADJOURNMENT Motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 8.46 p.m. Motion: Freed Second: Coy 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 4th day of June, 2024. APPROVED: William D. Tate Mayor ATTEST: Tara Brooks City Secretary City Council May 7, 2024 Page 12 STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT CITY OF GRAPEVINE The City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas met in Special Session to canvass the results of the May 4, 2024 General Election on this the 15th day of May, 2024 in the City Council Chambers, Second Floor, 200 South Main Street, with the following members present: William D. Tate Duff O'Dell Paul Slechta Leon Leal Mayor Council Member Council Member Council Member constituting a quorum required for canvassing the election results, with Mayor Pro Tern Darlene Freed and Council Members Sharron Rogers and Chris Coy being absent, and with the following members of the City Staff: Bruno Rumbelow City Manager Jennifer Hibbs Assistant City Manager Tara Brooks City Secretary Call to Order Mayor Tate called the meeting to order at 1.15 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Item 1. Citizen Comments No one spoke during Citizen Comments. NEW BUSINESS Item 2. Consider Resolution No. 2024-007 canvassing the Mav 4, 2024 Citv Election for Mavor. Citv Council Place 1 and Citv Council Place 2, declaring the results, and taking anv necessary action. City Secretary Tara Brooks reported the official results of the May 4 General Election as provided by the Tarrant County Elections Administrator. CITY COUNCIL PLACE 2 CANDIDATE Absentee Early Voting Election Day Total Sharron 125 3,318 778 4,221 (Spencer) Rogers Jason Rash 37 1,009 265 1,311 Under Votes 12 627 187 826 CITY COUNCIL PLACE 1 CANDIDATE Absentee Early Voting Election Day Total Paul Slechta 130 3,597 891 4,618 Undervotes 44 1,357 339 1,740 MAYOR CANDIDATE Absentee Early Voting Election Day Total William D. "Bill" 137 4,143 1,040 5,320 Tate Undervotes 37 811 190 1,038 Motion was made to approve Resolution No. 2024-007 accepting the results of the May 4, 2024 City Election and declaring William D. Tate duly elected as Mayor, Paul Slechta duly elected to City Council Place 1 and Sharron Rogers duly elected to City Council Place 2. Motion: O'Dell Second: Leal Ayes: Tate, O'Dell, Slechta, and Leal Nays: None Approved: 4-0 ADJOURNMENT Motion was made to adjourn the meeting at 1.17 p.m. Motion: Slechta Second: O'Dell Ayes: Tate, O'Dell, Slechta and Leal Nays: None Approved: 4-0 Passed and approved by the City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas on this the 4th day of June, 2024. APPROVED: William D. Tate Mayor ATTEST: Tara Brooks City Secretary