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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2001-09-04 Regular Meeting AGENDA CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING WORKSHOP TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2001 AT 6:30 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM SECOND FLOOR 200 SOUTH MAIN STREET DINNER AT 6:30 P.M. CALL TO ORDER 1. Discuss traffic controls at Ball Street and Wall Street intersection. 2. Discuss purchase of a Bronto Skylift ladder truck. 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 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING WORKSHOP AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 31ST DAY OF AUGUST, 2001 AT 5:00 P.M. J•• . Brown As tant City Secretary STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT CITY OF GRAPEVINE The City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas met in Workshop on this the 4th day of September, 2001 at 6:30 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 Ted R. Ware Mayor Pro Tern Sharron Spencer Council Member C. Shane Wilbanks Council Member Clydene Johnson Council Member Roy Stewart Council Member Darlene Freed Council Member constituting a quorum, with the following members of the City Staff: Roger Nelson City Manager Bruno Rumbelow Assistant City Manager John F. Boyle, Jr. City Attorney Linda Huff City Secretary Melisa Leal Assistant to the City Manager CALL TO ORDER Mayor Tate called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. ITEM 1. WORKSHOP, DISCUSS TRAFFIC CONTROLS, INTERSECTION OF BALL AND WALL STREETS Traffic Engineer Ramana Chinnakotla reviewed proposed traffic control improvements for the intersection of Ball and Wall Streets. They include replacement of traffic signal equipment as well as new pavement markings and restriping for improved traffic flow through the intersection. There was no action taken by the City Council. ITEM 2. WORKSHOP, DISCUSS PURCHASE OF BRONTO LADDER TRUCK Fire Chief David Anderson detailed the features and benefits of the Bronto Skylift Ladder Truck as a necessary apparatus addition to the City's emergency response fleet. The height and reach capabilities of the Bronto Skylift Ladder Truck will allow the Fire Department to more effectively respond to emergencies in Grapevine as well as assist in °°'' the effort to lower the City's ISO rating. 09/04/01 There was no action taken by the City Council. ADJOURNMENT Council Member Stewart, seconded by Council Member Freed, offered a motion to adjourn the workshop at 7:13 p.m. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Johnson, Stewart & Freed Nays: None PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 18th day of September, 2001. APPROVED: William ate Mayor ATTEST: 410, 1 Afro Linda uff I/ City Secretary 2 AGENDA CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2001 AT 7:00 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM SECOND FLOOR 200 SOUTH MAIN STREET CALL TO ORDER EXECUTIVE SESSION 1. City Council to conduct a closed session relative to: A. Real property relative to right-of-way acquisition on Dove Road 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 and expand in the City; with which businesses the City is conducting economic development negotiations pursuant to Section 551.086, Texas Government Code. City Council to reconvene in open session and take any necessary action relative to real property and conference with employees under Sections 551.072 and 551.086, Texas Government Code. 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 SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA WAS PREPARED AND POSTED ON THIS THE 31ST DAY OF AUGUST, 200.1 AT 5:00 P.M. C�� 'CI°"1-- is 1--L. J di . Brown A s. tant City Secretary STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT CITY OF GRAPEVINE The City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas met in Special Session (Executive Session) on this the 4th day of September, 2001 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 Ted R. Ware Mayor Pro Tern Sharron Spencer Council Member C. Shane Wilbanks Council Member Clydene Johnson Council Member Roy Stewart Council Member Darlene Freed Council Member constituting a quorum, with the following members of the City Staff: Roger Nelson City Manager Bruno Rumbelow Assistant City Manager John F. Boyle, Jr. City Attorney Linda Huff City Secretary Melisa Leal Assistant to the City Manager CALL TO ORDER Mayor Tate called the meeting to order at 7:13 p.m. ITEM 1. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Tate announced the City Council would conduct a closed session regarding (A) real property relative to right-of-way acquisition on Dove Road 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 under Sections 551.072 and 551.086, Texas Government Code. 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 Roger Nelson stated there was no action necessary relative to (A) real property relative to right-of-way acquisition on Dove Road 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 09/04/01 economic development negotiations under Sections 551.072 and 551.086, Texas Government Code. NOTE: City Council continued with the Regular City Council meeting in open session in the Council Chambers. ADJOURNMENT Council Member Wilbanks, seconded by Council Member Freed, offered a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:46 p.m. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Johnson, Stewart & Freed Nays: None PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 18th day of September, 2001. APPROVED: William C57 ate Mayor ATTEST: Linda Huff City Secretary 2 AGENDA CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2001 AT 7:30 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS SECOND FLOOR 200 SOUTH MAIN STREET CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION: Council Member Darlene Freed PRESENTATION 1. Mayor Tate to recognize Rouleurs de Barriques (Barrel Rollers) from France. CITIZEN COMMENTS PUBLIC HEARING 2. City Council to conduct a public hearing relative to the proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2001-2002 and take any necessary action. NEW BUSINESS 3. Consider amendments to the Redevelopment, Construction Development and the Operation & Maintenance Agreements with Opryland Hotel-Texas L. P. 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. 4. Consider appointment of Ms. Debbie Armstrong for a two-year term to the Metroport Teen Court Advisory Board. Teen Court Council Liaison Freed recommends approval. 5. Consider renewal of an interlocal agreement with the cities of Colleyville and Southlake and the Carroll Independent School District for the Teen Court Program. Administrative Services Director recommends approval. 6. Consider renewal of a two-year contract for Food Establishment Inspection Services and Public Swimming Pool Inspection Services with the City of Euless. Development Services Director recommends approval. 7. Consider a taking resolution authorizing Staff to pursue eminent domain proceedings relative to the right-of-way acquisition in the northwest corner of Ruth Wall Street and Wildwood Drive. Public Works Director recommends approval. 8. Consider an Encroachment on Easement Agreement with TXU for the Opryland Lift Station and authorization for Staff to execute the agreement. Public Works Director recommends approval. 9. Consider a resolution declaring Checkpoint Systems, Inc. a sole source provider for the purchase of a Library Self Check Security and Material Management System. Library Director recommends approval. 10. Consider a resolution declaring certain City property as surplus and authorizing the sale of these certain fleet vehicles through sealed bid or public auction. Administrative Services Director recommends approval. 11. Consider a resolution declaring Emergency Vehicles of Texas, Inc. as a sole source for the purchase of a fire apparatus truck and to issue a Letter of Intent to purchase this vehicle from FY2003 Budget Funds. Staff recommends approval. 12. Consider the minutes of the August 21 and 22, 2001 City Council meetings as published. 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 THE CONCLUSION OF THE EXECUTIVE SESSION. 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 31ST DAY OF AUGUST, 2001 AT 5:00 P.M. Iris Jo• •. Brown As Cant City Secretary STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT CITY OF GRAPEVINE The City Council of the City of Grapevine, Texas met in Regular Session on this the 4th day of September, 2001 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, Second Floor, 200 South Main Street, with the following members present to-wit: William D. Tate Mayor Ted R. Ware Mayor Pro Tem Sharron Spencer Council Member C. Shane Wilbanks Council Member Clydene Johnson Council Member Roy Stewart Council Member Darlene Freed Council Member constituting a quorum, with the following members of the City Staff: Roger Nelson City Manager Bruno Rumbelow Assistant City Manager John F. Boyle, Jr. City Attorney Linda Huff City Secretary Melisa Leal Assistant to the City Manager CALL TO ORDER Mayor Tate called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. INVOCATION Council Member Freed delivered the Invocation. ITEM 1. PRESENTATION, ROULERS DE BARRIQUES (BARREL ROLLERS) Mayor Tate welcomed representatives of Nantes, France, and the Ambassadors of the Muscadet Wine Region -the Routers de Barriques (Barrel Rollers) — as participants in the 15th Annual GrapeFest. He recognized the sisterhood of the two cities in the promotion of wineries, vineyards and the importance of the tourism industry. Mayor Tate presented a proclamation declaring September 6, 2001 as "Rouleurs de Barriques" Day in Grapevine. ITEM 2. PUBLIC HEARING, PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2001-2002 BUDGET Mayor Tate declared the public hearing open. 09/04/01 City Manager Roger Nelson stated the public hearing was being held pursuant to City Charter requirements. He noted the general fund budget was $37,419,921 with a tax rate of $0.366 that represents a 0.9 cent reduction from last year. He stated the budget includes 3% for salary scale adjustments, 3% maximum for merit increases and 5% for public safety step increases. He stated the proposed budget has been prepared in a format required by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board Statement No. 34 (GASB 34). Mayor Tate invited guests present to comment regarding the application. No one wished to speak. City Manager Nelson stated consideration of ordinances adopting the budget and the tax rate would be at a special meeting on September 11, 2001 at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall. 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, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Johnson, Stewart & Freed Nays: None ITEM 3. AMEND REDEVELOPMENT, CONSTRUCTION DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION & MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS WITH OPRYLAND ..,P HOTEL-TEXAS L. P. Assistant City Manager Bruno Rumbelow requested approval of the amended Redevelopment, Construction Development and Operation & Maintenance Agreements with Opryland Hotel-Texas L.P. He stated the three agreements were initially approved in 1999. The City Attorney has determined that TIF expenses programmed for improvements on the hotel site can be incorporated into Opryland's construction contracts under Section 380 of the Texas Local Government Code. Combining the expenses into one set of contracts for both the public and non-public elements of onsite facilities will help streamline the construction process. Council Member Johnson, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Ware, offered a motion to approve the amended agreements as recommended. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Johnson, Stewart & Freed Nays: None CONSENT AGENDA The next order of business for the City Council to consider was the consent agenda items, which were deemed to need little or no discussion and were acted upon as one business "'mk item. Mayor Tate asked if there was any member of the audience or the City Council who iteragti wished to remove an item from the consent agenda for full discussion. There were none. 2 09/04/01 Item 4. Metroport Teen Court Advisory Board Appointment Teen Court Council Liaison Freed recommended appointment of Ms. Debbie Armstrong for a two-year term to the Metroport Teen Court Advisory Board. Motion by Council Member Stewart, seconded by Council Member Wilbanks, to approve as recommended prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Johnson, Stewart & Freed Nays: None Item 5. Renew Interlocal Agreement, Metroport Teen Court Program Administrative Services Director recommended renewal of a one year interlocal agreement with the cities of Colleyville and Southiake and the Carroll Independent School District for the Teen Court Program. Motion by Council Member Stewart, seconded by Council Member Wilbanks, to approve as recommended prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Johnson, Stewart & Freed Nays: None Item 6. Renew Food Establishment Inspection Services and Public Swimming Pool Inspection Services Development Services Director recommended renewal of a two-year contract for Food Establishment Inspection Services and Public Swimming Pool Inspection Services with the City of Euless. Motion by Council Member Stewart, seconded by Council Member Wilbanks, to approve as recommended prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Johnson, Stewart & Freed Nays: None Item 7. Resolution, Right-of-Way Acquisition, Ruth Wall Street and Wildwood Drive Public Works Director recommended approval of a resolution authorizing Staff to pursue eminent domain proceedings relative to the right-of-way acquisition in the northwest corner of Ruth Wall Street and Wildwood Drive. Motion by Council Member Stewart, seconded by Council Member Wilbanks, to approve as recommended prevailed by the following vote: 3 09/04/01 Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Johnson, Stewart & Freed ... Nays: None RESOLUTION NO. 2001-38 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS DETERMINING THE NECESSITY OF ACQUIRING FEE SIMPLE TITLE OF THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZING ITS CONDEMNATION AND/OR APPROPRIATION TO BE USED IN CONNECTION WITH THE RECONSTRUCTION AND WIDENING OF RUTH WALL STREET; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Item 8. Easement Encroachment Agreement with TXU, Opryland Lift Station Public Works Director recommended approval of an Encroachment on Easement Agreement with TXU for the Opryland Lift Station and authorization for Staff to execute the agreement. Motion by Council Member Stewart, seconded by Council Member Wilbanks, to approve as recommended prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Johnson, Stewart & Freed Nays: None Item 9. Resolution, Sole Source Provider, Checkpoint Systems, Inc. Library Director recommended approval of a resolution declaring Checkpoint Systems, Inc. a sole source provider for the purchase of a Library Self Check Security and Material Management System in an amount not to exceed $20,690. Motion by Council Member Stewart, seconded by Council Member Wilbanks, to approve as recommended prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Johnson, Stewart & Freed Nays: None RESOLUTION NO. 2001-39 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, MAKING FINDINGS OF CERTAIN FACTS RELATIVE TO THE PURCHASE OF A SELF-CHECK No AND CHECKPOINT SECURITY AND MATERIAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM FOR THE LIBRARY, 4 09/04/01 DETERMINING THAT THE SYSTEM IS AVAILABLE FROM ONLY ONE SOURCE AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID CONTRACTS AND DOCUMENTS AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Item 10. Resolution, Declare Vehicles Surplus Administrative Services Director recommended approval of a resolution declaring certain City property as surplus and authorizing the sale of these certain fleet vehicles through sealed bid or public auction. Motion by Council Member Stewart, seconded by Council Member Wilbanks, to approve as recommended prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Johnson, Stewart & Freed Nays: None RESOLUTION NO. 2001-40 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS DECLARING CERTAIN PROPERTY SURPLUS AND/OR SALVAGE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH EXHIBIT "A", PROVIDING FOR THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE SALE OF SAID PROPERTY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE Item 11. Resolution, Sole Source Provider, Emergency Vehicles of Texas, Inc. Staff recommended approval of a resolution declaring Emergency Vehicles of Texas, Inc. as a sole source for the purchase of a Bronto Skylift Ladder Truck and to issue a Letter of Intent to purchase this vehicle from FY2003 Budget Funds. Motion by Council Member Stewart, seconded by Council Member Wilbanks, to approve as recommended prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Johnson, Stewart & Freed Nays: None RESOLUTION NO. 2001-41 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE A LETTER OF INTENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF A FIRE APPARATUS TRUCK AS AN ONLY SOURCE FROM EMERGENCY VEHICLES OF TEXAS, INC. AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE 5 09/04/01 Item 12. Consideration of Minutes prow City Secretary recommended approval of the minutes of the August 21 and 22, 2001 City Council meetings as published. Motion by Council Member Stewart, seconded by Council Member Wilbanks, to approve as recommended prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Johnson, Stewart & Freed Nays: None ADJOURNMENT Council Member Wilbanks, seconded by Council Member Freed, offered a motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:46 p.m. The motion prevailed by the following vote: Ayes: Tate, Ware, Spencer, Wilbanks, Johnson, Stewart & Freed Nays: None PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 18th day of September, 2001. APPROVED: William D. Tate Mayor ATTEST: Lind Huff 7940 City Secretary PIPMN 6