HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009-06-16 Joint Meeting AGENDA
CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS
REGULAR JOINT CITY COUNCIL
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2009 AT 7:30 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
SECOND FLOOR
200 SOUTH MAIN STREET
CALL TO ORDER
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Commissioner Mark Lowery
OATH OF OFFICE
1A. City Secretary to administer the Oath of Office to reappointed Planning & Zoning
Commissioners: Herb Fry, Betty "BJ" Wilson, Gary Martin, and Alternates Wayne
Szot and Elaine Martin.
PRESENTATION
1B. Update on storm response issues by City Manager Bruno Rumbelow, Oncor
Representative Carlos De La Torre and Fire Chief Steve Bass.
JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. City Council and Planning &Zoning Commission to conduct a public hearing relative
to Conditional Use Application CU09-09, Planned Development Overlay PD09-03
and application for the final plat of Lots 10R-1, 10R-2 and 10R-3, Block 6,
Metroplace 2nd Installment. The applications were filed by Fourmile Holdings. The
conditional use application requests a permit to amend the site plan approved by
Ordinance No. 2005-30 for a planned business park. The planned development
overlay requests to deviate from but not limited to front yard setback. The subject
property is located at 810, 820, 830, 840, 850, 852, 860 and 880 Mustang Drive and
is zoned "BP" Business Park District. (Item tabled at the May 19, 2009 meeting.)
2. City Council and Planning &Zoning Commission to conduct a public hearing relative
to Zoning Application Z09-02 filed by the City of Grapevine requesting rezoning of
property located along State Highway 114 service road between Austin Drive and
College Street (property annexed from the City of Southlake) from "R-20" Single
Family Residential District to "CC" Community Commercial District Regulations,
"HC" Highway Commercial District, and "CN" Neighborhood Commercial District
Regulations.
. ,4 3. City Council and Planning &Zoning Commission to conduct a public hearing relative
to Conditional Use Application CU09-15 filed by the Gaylord Texan Resort and
Convention Center on Lake Grapevine requesting a conditional use permit to
amend the site plan approved by Ordinance No. 2008-48 for outdoor speakers in
conjunction with a fireworks viewing area. The property is located at 1501 Gaylord
Trail and is zoned "PCD" Planned Commerce Development District.
4. City Council and Planning &Zoning Commission to conduct a public hearing relative
to Special Use Application SU09-04 filed by Chesapeake Energy requesting a
special use permit for gas well drilling and production in a nonresidential district.
The subject property is located at 2720 North Grapevine Mills Boulevard and is
zoned "HCO" Hotel and Corporate Office District.
5. City Council and Planning &Zoning Commission to conduct a public hearing relative
to relative to the application filed by Mr. John Horobec for the final plat of Lots 2R-1
and 2R-2, Block 24, Original Town of Grapevine. The subject property is located at
the northwest corner of Hudgins and Church Streets and is zoned "R-7.5" Single
Family Residential District.
END OF JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS
Planning & Zoning Commission to recess to Planning & Zoning Commission Conference
Room, Second Floor to consider published agenda items.
City Council to remain in session in the Council Chambers to consider published business.
ADJOURNMENT
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.
In accordance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.001 et seq, Acts of the 1993
Texas Legislature, the Regular Joint City Council and Planning & Zoning Commission
Meeting Agenda was prepared and posted on this the 12th day of June, 2009 at 5:00 p.m.
WOO/
Jog' . Brown
As istant City Secretary
AGENDA
CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2009 AT 7:30 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
SECOND FLOOR
200 SOUTH MAIN STREET
CITIZEN COMMENTS
NEW BUSINESS
6. Consider an amendment to an existing interlocal agreement with the NCTCOG for
Local Air Quality Traffic Signal Project Re-timing of Traffic Signals and take any
necessary action.
7. Consider a resolution certifying the City of Grapevine's eligibility for the Recovery
Act-Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants-Formula Grants Program 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.
8. Consider a resolution authorizing the purchase of antique street lamps for Main
Street from The Lighting Alliance. Public Works Director recommends approval.
9. Consider a resolution renewing the Central Irrigation Controllers and Parts Annual
Contract with Interspec, Inc. Parks & Recreation Director recommends approval.
10. Consider a resolution authorizing the purchase of GPS Preemption Vehicle Kits for
the Fire Department through an existing interlocal agreement with the Houston
Galveston Area Council. Fire Chief recommends approval.
11. Consider the minutes of the June 2, 2009 City Council meetings as published. City
Secretary recommends approval.
Pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Acts, 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 the conclusion of the executive session.
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PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS
12. Consider the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission relative to
Conditional Use Application CU09-09 (Fourmile Holdings) and a subsequent
ordinance, if applicable.
13. Consider the recommendation of the Planning &Zoning Commission relative to the
final plat of Lots 10R-1, 10R-2 and 10R-3, Block 6, Metroplace 2nd Installment and
take any necessary action.
14. Consider the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission relative to
Zoning Application Z09-02 (City of Grapevine) and a subsequent ordinance, if
applicable.
15. Consider the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission relative to
Conditional Use Application CU09-15 (Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention
Center on Lake Grapevine) and a subsequent ordinance, if applicable.
16. Consider the recommendation of the Planning & Zoning Commission relative to
Special Use Application SU09-04 (Chesapeake Energy) and a subsequent
ordinance, if applicable.
17. Consider the recommendation of the Planning &Zoning Commission relative to the
preliminary plat of Grapevine Mills Wells and take any necessary action.
18. Consider the recommendation of the Planning &Zoning Commission relative to the
final plat of Grapevine Mills Wells and take any necessary action.
19. Consider the recommendation of the Planning &Zoning Commission relative to the
final plat of Lots 2R-1 and 2R-2, Block 24, Original Town of Grapevine and take
any necessary action.
20. Consider the recommendation of the Planning &Zoning Commission relative to the
final plat of Lot 1, Block 1, Chaps Addition and take any necessary action.
ADJOURNMENT
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.
In accordance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.001 et seq, Acts of the 1993
Texas Legislature, the Regular City Council Meeting Agenda was prepared and posted on
this the 12th day of June, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. Ao
Lm.a Huff If
City Secretary
AGENDA
CITY OF GRAPEVINE SPECIAL BRIEFING SESSION
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2009 AT 7:00 P.M.
PLANNING & ZONING CONFERENCE ROOM
SECOND FLOOR
200 SOUTH MAIN STREET
CALL TO ORDER
WORK SESSION
1. Planning & Zoning Commission to conduct a briefing session to discuss items
scheduled to be heard in the June 16, 2009 public hearing.
ADJOURNMENT
If you plan to attend this briefing session and you have a disability that requires special
arrangements at the meeting, please contact the office of Development Services at (817)
410-3154 at least 24 hours in advance. Reasonable accommodations will be made to
assist your needs.
In accordance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.001 et. seq. Acts of the 1993
Texas Legislature, the Planning and Zoning Commission Briefing Session Agenda was
prepared and posted on this the 12th day of June, 2009 at 5:00 p.m.
Lind Huff
City Secretary
A AGENDA
CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS
REGULAR PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION MEETING
TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 2009 AT 7:30 P.M.
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION CONFERENCE ROOM
SECOND FLOOR
200 SOUTH MAIN STREET
NEW BUSINESS
1. Consider Conditional Use Application CU09-09 (Fourmile Holdings) and make a
recommendation to the City Council.
2. Consider the final plat of Lots 10R-1, 10R-2 and 10R-3, Block 6, Metroplace 2nd
Installment and make a recommendation to the City Council.
3. Consider Zoning Application Z09-02 (City of Grapevine) and make a
recommendation to the City Council.
4. Consider Conditional Use Application CU09-15 (Gaylord Texan Resort and
Convention Center on Lake Grapevine) and make a recommendation to the City
Council.
5. Consider Special Use Application SU09-04 (Chesapeake Energy) and make a
recommendation to the City Council.
6. Consider the preliminary plat of Grapevine Mills Wells and make a
recommendation to the City Council.
7. Consider the final plat of Grapevine Mills Wells and make a recommendation to the
City Council.
8. Consider the final plat of Lots 2R-1 and 2R-2, Block 24, Original Town of
Grapevine and a make recommendation to the City Council.
9. Consider the final plat of Lot 1, Block 1, Chaps Addition and make a
recommendation to the City Council.
CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
10. Consider the minutes of the May 19, 2009 Planning&Zoning Commission meetings
and take any necessary action.
ADJOURNMENT
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.
In accordance with Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.001 et seq, Acts of the 1993
Texas Legislature, the Regular Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting Agenda was
prepared and posted on this the 12th day of June, 2009 at 5:00 p.m.
Linda uff
City Secretary
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 16th day of June, 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
Monica Hotelling Member
Jim Fechter Member
Gary Martin Member
Wayne Szot Alternate
Elaine Martin Alternate
constituting a quorum, with Vice Chairman Herb Fry and Commissioner Mark Lowery
absent, with the following members of the City Staff:
Bruno Rumbelow 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 7:38 p.m.
INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Commissioner Szot delivered the Invocation and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ITEM 1A. OATH OF OFFICE
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City Secretary Huff administered the Oath of Office to reappointed Planning & Zoning
Commissioners: Betty "BJ" Wilson, Gary Martin, and Alternates Wayne Szot and Elaine
Martin.
ITEM 1B. STORM RESPONSE UPDATE
Fire Chief Steve Bass briefed the City Council regarding City Staff's response to the storm
on Wednesday, June 10, 2009. He stated that as a result of the over 50 mph winds and
over three inch per hour rain, there were no injuries related to the storm and no major
structural damage reported. He stated there were over 5500 customers without electrical
power. He noted that City crews immediately began clearing streets of tree limbs and
other debris. He commended the exceptional coordination of City crews, Oncor Electric
Delivery, Allied Waste and outside contractors for their efforts in assisting the citizens.
City Council commended the cleanup efforts of all those involved and inquired why the
outdoor warning sirens were not sounded to warn citizens of the impending storm. Chief
Bass responded that the storm did not fall into the parameters for sounding the sirens, but
that there would be new parameters developed for sounding the outdoor warning system.
Discussion ensued that during storm events, communication to the City Council and
citizens should be enhanced as to actions being taken by the City as well as other
emergency responders.
City Manager Rumbelow stated that the issues and concerns expressed by the City pow
Council would be addressed in workshops with emergency plans being revised as needed
and more training for Staff.
Mr. Carlos De La Torre, Area Manager for Oncor Electric Delivery, addressed the City
Council regarding their response to the electrical outages in the community. The most
damage from the storm was in northeast Tarrant County, which included Grapevine. He
stated that there were approximately 800,000 homes without electricity in his service area.
He reported that in an outage, the power is restored to the critical needs areas first
(hospitals, Police and Fire Departments,waste water treatment plants)and then they work
an inverted triangle to restore the power to the most people at one time. He stated he
would be involved in the process to review the events and assist with the development of a
plan to better communicate externally and internally.
ITEM 1. PUBLIC HEARING, CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATION CU09-09,
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY PD09-03, FINAL PLAT LOTS 10R-1,
10R-2 AND 10R-3, BLOCK 6, METROPLACE 2ND INSTALLMENT,
FOURMILE HOLDINGS
Mayor Tate declared the public hearing open.
Planning & Development Manager Ron Stombaugh reported that Conditional Use
Application CU09-09, Planned Development Overlay PD09-03 and application for the final
plat of Lots 10R-1, 10R-2 and 10R-3, Block 6, Metroplace 2nd Installment were filed by
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Fourmile Holdings. The conditional use application requests a permit to amend the site
plan approved by Ordinance No. 2005-30 for a planned business park. The subject
property is located at 810, 820, 830, 840, 850, 852, 860 and 880 Mustang Drive and is
zoned "BP" Business Park District. The planned development overlay is no longer required
as there has been a redesign of the structure and installation of landscaping.
Mr. Eugene Middleton requested favorable consideration of the application.
There were no questions from the City Council or the Planning & Zoning Commission.
Mayor Tate invited guests present to comment regarding the application. No one wished to
speak and there was no correspondence to report.
Commissioner Wilson, seconded by Commissioner Fechter, offered a motion to close the
public hearing. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Wilson, Hotelling, Fechter, Martin, Szot & E. Martin
Nays: None
Absent: Fry & Lowery
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 2. PUBLIC HEARING, ZONING APPLICATION Z09-02 CITY OF GRAPEVINE
Mayor Tate declared the public hearing open.
Planning & Development Manager Stombaugh reported that Zoning Application Z09-02
had been filed by the City of Grapevine requesting rezoning of property located along State
Highway 114 service road between Austin Drive and College Street(18.22 acres annexed
from the City of Southlake). The request is to rezone 4.901 acres from "R-20" Single
Family Residential District to "CC" Community Commercial District Regulations, 3.390
acres from "R-20" to "HC" Highway Commercial District, and 2.344 acres from "R-20" to
"CN" Neighborhood Commercial District Regulations.
There were no questions from the City Council or the Planning & Zoning Commission.
Mayor Tate invited guests present to comment regarding the application.
Mr. Greg Colchin, representing Park Place Shopping Center One, requested that their
property along State Highway 114 not be rezoned single family residential. It was
explained that when property is annexed into the City it comes in as "R-20" Single Family
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Residential District and when the owner develops,they can request the zoning needed for
the proposed development.
Commissioner G. Martin, seconded by Commissioner Hotelling, offered a motion to close
the public hearing. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Wilson, Hotelling, Fechter, Martin, Szot & E. Martin
Nays: None
Absent: Fry & Lowery
Council Member Freed, seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Wilbanks, 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, CONDITIONAL USE APPLICATON CU09-15
GAYLORD TEXAN RESORT AND CONVENTION CENTER ON LAKE
GRAPEVINE
Mayor Tate declared the public hearing open.
Planning & Development Manager Stombaugh reported that Conditional Use Application mow
CU09-15 had been filed by the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center on Lake
Grapevine requesting a conditional use permit to amend the site plan approved by
Ordinance No. 2008-48 for outdoor speakers in conjunction with a fireworks viewing area.
The property is located at 1501 Gaylord Trail and is zoned "PCD" Planned Commerce
Development District.
Mr. John Imaizumi requested favorable consideration of the application noting the rooftop
of the resort parking garage would be utilized every Friday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.from May
22 — September 4, 2009 for viewing of City fireworks. The capacity is 1,440 people and
there would be a disc jockey and refreshments would be for sale.
Mr. Imaizumi updated the Council regarding the cooling towers sound mitigation that is
expected to be completed by August 1, 2009. Also, he reported that they are working to
resolve the Glass Cactus water leak issues by the original contractor prior to completion of
the vestibules for sound mitigation. After the materials are received for the Grass Cactus
project, they expect to be completed within seven weeks.
There were no questions from the City Council or the Planning & Zoning Commission.
Mayor Tate invited guests present to comment regarding the application.
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Mr. Mike Morris, 849 Riverside North, expressed his support of the Gaylord Texan and City
Staff for providing accurate information regarding the proposal for the outdoor speakers
and fireworks viewing area.
Commissioner Hotelling, seconded by Commissioner E. Martin, offered a motion to close
the public hearing. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Wilson, Hotelling, Fechter, Martin, Szot & E. Martin
Nays: None
Absent: Fry & Lowery
Mayor Pro Tem Wilbanks, seconded by Council Member Lease, 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 4. PUBLIC HEARING, SPECIAL USE APPLICATON SU09-04 CHESAPEAKE
ENERGY
Mayor Tate declared the public hearing open.
Planning & Development Manager Stombaugh reported that Special Use Application
SU09-04 had been filed by Chesapeake Energy requesting a special use permit for gas
well drilling and production in a nonresidential district. The subject property is located at
2720 North Grapevine Mills Boulevard and is zoned "HCO" Hotel and Corporate Office
District and potentially five gas wells are planed for the 8.65 acre tract.
Ms. Mercedes Bolen requested favorable consideration of the application. A power point
presentation depicted the location of the two proposed wells noting the wells would have a
712 foot setback from the nearest apartment structure and 235 feet from the southernmost
property line. The intent is to have both wells drilled within 18 months with the first being
drilled this summer. There will be an eight foot stone wall fence constructed and
landscaping installed after the first well is drilled. The frac pond will remain in place until all
of the proposed five wells are drilled on the property.
Discussion ensued relative to concern that the proposed use is not a part of the City's
Master Plan and would not be the best use of the subject property.
Mayor Tate invited guests present to comment regarding the application. No one wished to
speak and there was no correspondence to report.
Commissioner G. Martin, seconded by Commissioner E. Martin, offered a motion to close
the public hearing. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
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Ayes: Oliver, Wilson, Hotelling, Fechter, Martin, Szot & E. Martin
Nays: None
Absent: Fry & Lowery
Council Member Coy, 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
ITEM 5. PUBLIC HEARING, FINAL PLAT LOTS 2R-1 AND 2R-2, BLOCK 24,
ORIGINAL TOWN OF GRAPEVINE
Mayor Tate declared the public hearing open.
Senior Civil Engineer Scott Dyer reported that an application had been filed by Mr. John
Horobec for the final plat of Lots 2R-1 and 2R-2, Block 24, Original Town of Grapevine.
The subject 0.906 acre property is located at the northwest corner of Hudgins and Church
Streets and is zoned "R-7.5" Single Family Residential District.
There were no questions from the City Council or the Planning & Zoning Commission.
Mayor Tate invited guests present to comment regarding the application. No one wished to "'""
speak and there was no correspondence to report.
Commissioner G. Martin, seconded by Commissioner Wilson,offered a motion to close the
public hearing. The motion prevailed by the following vote:
Ayes: Oliver, Wilson, Hotelling, Fechter, Martin, Szot & E. Martin
Nays: None
Absent: Fry & Lowery
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
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.
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ITEM 5A. CITIZEN COMMENTS, MR, JOHN RATH
Mr. John Rath, 1537 Country Forest Court, commended the City of Grapevine and Public
Works Director Matt Singleton for their environmental stewardship and expressed his
support of the proposed projects for the reduction of green house gas emissions.
ITEM 6. AMENDMENT, INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT, NCTCOG LOCAL AIR
QUALITY TRAFFIC SIGNAL PROJECT RE-TIMING OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS
Assistant Director of Transportation/Utilities Ramana Chinnakolta recommended approval
of an amendment to an existing interlocal agreement with the NCTCOG for Local Air
Quality Traffic Signal Project Re-timing of Traffic Signals. The combined project cost will
be $1,717,601.00, with a City match of $78,803.00, a state participation of $264,717.00
and a federal grant of$1,374,081.00.
The amendment to the agreement with the State includes a revised scope-implementing
the adaptive system on 32 state signals and four City signals and re-timing nine state
signals and five City signals. However, before this can happen, NCTCOG has to amend
the Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP)and then forward it to the State which will then
need to amend the STIP (STIP). This process has already begun and Staff expects this
administrative process to be completed by December 2009. Staff anticipates bringing this
amendment to Council for approval in January 2010.
The amendment to the current agreement with NCTCOG includes installation of an
adaptive system at five city owned signals and signal retiming at three other city owned
signals. The total cost for this scope will remain the same at $202,767.00.
Motion by Mayor Pro Tern Wilbanks, seconded by Council Member Coy, to approve an
amendment to an existing interlocal agreement between the City of Grapevine and the
NCTCOG for Local Air Quality Traffic Signal Project Re-timing of Traffic Signals prevailed
by the following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
ITEM 7. RESOLUTION, CERTIFYING CITY OF GRAPEVINE'S ELIGIBILITY FOR
RECOVERY ACT-ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION BLOCK
GRANTS-FORMULA GRANTS PROGRAM
Public Works Director Matt Singleton recommended approval of a resolution certifying the
City of Grapevine's eligibility for the Recovery Act-Energy Efficiency and Conservation
Block Grants-Formula Grants Program designating the City Manager as the City's
representative for dealing with the Department of Energy (DOE) and authorizing staff to
submit an application to the DOE for funding of the energy efficiency project in Grapevine.
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The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, (Recovery Act) appropriates
funding for the Department of Energy(DOE)to issue/award formula-based grants to cities
under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant(EECBG) Program. The City of
Grapevine's designated funding is$503,000.00. Projects under this announcement will be
funded, in whole or in part, with funds appropriated by the Recovery Act. The Recovery
Act's purpose is to stimulate the economy and to create and retain jobs. Proposed
projects, in addition to reducing carbon footprint, must meet target criteria for implementing
a green house gas emissions reductions plan in accordance with ICLEI milestones.
Discussion ensued relative to possible installation of wind generators.
Motion by Council Member Spencer, seconded by Council Member Lease, to approve as
recommended with specific instructions that the Staff come back to the Council about the
wind generator prior to ordering or installing a wind generator. The motion prevailed by the
following vote:
Ayes: Tate, Wilbanks, Spencer, Stewart, Freed, Lease & Coy
Nays: None
RESOLUTION NO. 2009-19
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS
"APPLICANT", DESIGNATING CERTAIN OFFICIALS AS
BEING RESPONSIBLE FOR, ACTING FOR, AND ON
BEHALF OF THE "APPLICANT" IN DEALING WITH THE U.S. '*
DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY NATIONAL ENERGY
TECHNOLOGY LABORATORY, HEREINAFTER REFERRED
TO AS "GRANTOR", FOR THE PURPOSE OF
PARTICIPATING IN THE RECOVERY ACT — ENERGY
EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION BLOCK GRANTS —
FORMULA GRANTS PROGRAM, HEREINAFTER
REFERRED TO AS THE "PROGRAM"; CERTIFYING THAT
THE "APPLICANT" IS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE PROGRAM
ASSISTANCE; CERTIFYING THE NAME AND CONTACT
INFORMATION OF THE CITY MANAGER; AND PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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 8. Resolution, Purchase Antique Street Lamps
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