ADDENDUM

 

AGENDA 

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

 JANUARY 23, 2008

 CITY OF DALLAS

 1500 MARILLA

 COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL

 DALLAS, TEXAS 75201

 9:00 A. M.

 

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance (Council Chambers) [08-0290]

 

Agenda Item/Open Microphone Speakers [08-0291]

 

VOTING AGENDA

 

1.     Approval of Minutes of the January 9, 2008 City Council Meeting [08-0292; APPROVED]

 

CONSENT AGENDA [08-0293; APPROVED]

 

Business Development & Procurement Services

 

2.         Authorize a sixty-month concession contract, with three twelve-month renewal options, for baggage cart rental services at Dallas Love Field Airport - Parking Company of America, the highest bidder of two - City will receive a minimum annual guarantee (MAG) of $11,000 [08-0294; APPROVED AS AN INDIVIDUAL ITEM]

 

3.         Authorize a thirty-six-month master agreement for automotive parts and labor to be used for the maintenance and repair of the City's fleet - Grand Prairie Ford, LP in the amount of $2,086,879, Metro Ford Truck Sales, Inc. in the amount of $1,497,288, Bankston Chevrolet of Dallas in the amount of $876,139, Southwest International Trucks in the amount of $639,541, Rush Truck Center in the amount of $509,403, Dallas Dodge Chrysler Jeep in the amount of $156,895, and Star Automotive Warehouse dba Main Auto Parts in the amount of $128,892, lowest responsible bidders of nine - Total not to exceed $5,895,037 - Financing: Current Funds ($5,862,997), Water Utilities Current Funds ($32,040) [08-0295; APPROVED]

CONSENT AGENDA (Continued)

 

Business Development & Procurement Services (Continued)

 

4.         Authorize a thirty-six-month master agreement for fire hoses for Dallas Fire Rescue Department - Casco Industries, Inc., in the amount of $252,250, and Municipal Emergency Services, Inc. in the amount of $38,000, lowest responsible bidders of three - Not to exceed $290,250 - Financing: Current Funds [08-0296; APPROVED]

 

5.         Authorize a twenty-four-month master agreement for asphalt emulsion for the repair of City streets, alleys and sidewalks - Sem Materials, L.P. in the amount of $290,625 and Performance Grade Asphalt, LLC in the amount of $77,175, lowest responsible bidders of three - Total not to exceed $367,800 - Financing:  Current Funds [08-0297; APPROVED]

 

6.         Authorize (1) a sixty-month equipment lease agreement for a mail processing inserter machine in the amount of $432,076, (2) a thirty-six-month equipment lease agreement for three mail postage processing machines in the amount of $135,504, and (3) a sixty- month master agreement for postage in the amount of $12,255,000 - Pitney Bowes, Inc., most advantageous proposer of three - Total not to exceed $12,822,580 - Financing: Current Funds [08-0298; APPROVED AS AN INDIVIDUAL ITEM]

 

City Attorney's Office

 

7.         Authorize settlement of the lawsuit styled Elaine Sandilands v. City of Dallas, Cause No. 06-09103-K - Not to exceed $13,000 - Financing: Current Funds [08-0299; APPROVED]

 

Department of Development Services

 

8.         A resolution authorizing conveyance of an easement and right-of-way to Oncor Electric Delivery Company containing approximately 145,026 square feet of land located near the intersection of Youngblood Road and State Highway 310 - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [08-0300; APPROVED]

 

9.         Authorize acquisition from Modesto Medina and Edelmira Medina of approximately 11,920 square feet of land improved with a single-family dwelling located near the intersection of Topeka Avenue and McBroom Street under the Topeka Avenue Voluntary Purchase Program - $36,000 - Financing: 2006 Bond Funds [08-0301; APPROVED]

 

10.       Authorize acquisition, including the exercise of the right of eminent domain, if such becomes necessary, from Barman Partnership, of approximately 5 acres of land located on Manana Drive near its intersection with Newkirk Street for Elm Fork Flood Control Project - $1,107,547 - Financing: 1998 Bond Funds [08-0302; APPROVED]

 

11.       Authorize the City to exercise its option to purchase a total of approximately 62,650 square feet of land from The Trust for Public Land pursuant to the previously executed Purchase and Sales Agreement contained in Council Resolutions 05-1989, 06-1562 and 07-0353 located near the intersection of Live Oak and St. Paul Streets for the future Pacific Plaza Project - $6,203,243 - Financing: 2006 Bond Funds [08-0303; APPROVED AS AN INDIVIDUAL ITEM]

 

12.       An ordinance granting a revocable license to Jos. A. Bank Clothiers, Inc. for the use of approximately 7 square feet of land to install and maintain a marquee sign on a portion of Commerce Street right-of-way located near its intersection with Lane Street - Revenue:  $1,000 annually plus the $20 ordinance publication fee [08-0304; ORDINANCE 27060; APPROVED AS AN INDIVIDUAL ITEM]

 

13.       An ordinance granting an MU-3 Mixed Use District on property zoned an NO(A) Neighborhood Office District and a GO(A) General Office District and a resolution accepting deed restrictions volunteered by the applicant on the north side of Wheatland Road, east of West Virginia Drive - Z067-214 - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [08-0305; ORDINANCE 27061; APPROVED]

 

14.       An ordinance repealing Ordinance No. 4080, previously approved on July 8, 1947, which established building setbacks from various street segments - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [08-0306; ORDINANCE 27062; APPROVED AS AN INDIVIDUAL ITEM]

 

Economic Development

 

15.       Authorize the first of three twelve-month renewal terms to the grant agreement with the World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth for economic development and international protocol services for the period October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2008 - Not to exceed $233,005 - Financing: Current Funds [08-0307; APPROVED]

 

16.       Authorize a public hearing to be held on February 13, 2008 to receive comments concerning the creation of City of Dallas Reinvestment Zone No. 69 located at property north of Northwest Highway and west of Lullwater Drive; and, at the close of the hearing, consideration of (1) an ordinance creating City of Dallas Reinvestment Zone No. 69 and (2) a 90 percent real property tax abatement for ten years with Chartwell at Lake Highlands, LP - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [08-0308; APPROVED]

 

17.       Authorize (1) an amendment to the Lease with Post Apartment Homes, L.P. to accelerate the reversion of the Wilson Building to Post Properties from December 31, 2012 to January 23, 2008, (2) execution of deed restrictions to secure compliance with project contingencies, including affordable housing, and (3) acceptance of accelerated lease payments - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [08-0309; CORRECTED ON THE ADDENDUM; APPROVED]

 

Housing

 

18.       Authorize a 0% interest loan in the amount of $291,500 to South Dallas/Fair Park Innercity Community Development Corporation for the acquisition of unimproved properties within the Frazier Neighborhood Investment Program area to support residential development - Not to exceed $291,500 - Financing:  2004-05 HOME Funds ($282,000); 2006-07 HOME Funds ($9,500) [08-0310; APPROVED AS AN INDIVIDUAL ITEM]

 

19.       Authorize (1) adoption of the preliminary FY 2007-08 Consolidated Plan Reprogramming Budget #2 to reprogram $280,000 of Community Development Grant Funds from Southern Sector Housing and Economic Development Financing to the Neighborhood Enhancement Program and Housing Services Program; and (2) a public hearing to be held on February 27, 2008 to receive comments on the proposed use of funds - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [08-0311; APPROVED]

 

20.       Authorize (1) amendments to the Multifamily Project Review Criteria; and (2) a letter to be sent to the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs advising them and other city requirements that the City is willing to review applications on all tax credit transactions individually, based upon supply and demand needs in the project’s submarket - Financing:  No cost consideration to the City [08-0312; APPROVED AS AN INDIVIDUAL ITEM]

 

Office of Environmental Quality

 

21.       Authorize execution of a Memorandum of Agreement with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to delegate authority to the City to enforce Ordinance No. 26766, previously approved on May 23, 2007, which restricts idling by motor vehicles with a gross weight rating of over 14,000 pounds - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [08-0313; DELETED ON THE ADDENDUM]

 

Office of Financial Services

 

22.       Authorize an amendment to the list of employees who are authorized to conduct transactions for the investment of City funds in the Texas Local Government Investment Pool - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [08-0314; APPROVED AS AN INDIVIDUAL ITEM]

 

Police

 

23.       Authorize renewal of the Interlocal Agreement with Dallas County, through Southwestern Institute of Forensic Sciences at Dallas, for the provision of forensic, drug, toxicological, environmental, and physical evidence analysis, and other similar medical/forensic analytical services for the period October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2008 - Not to exceed $3,800,000 - Financing:  Current Funds [08-0315; APPROVED]

 

24.       Authorize (1) the Dallas Police Department to expend funds for overtime, in the amount of $600,000, to be reimbursed from various federal and state law enforcement agencies for FY 2007-08 (list attached), (2) a City contribution of pension and Federal Insurance Contributions Act costs in the amount of $170,220, and (3) execution of the grant agreements - Total not to exceed $770,220 - Financing:  Current Funds ($600,000 to be reimbursed by various federal and state law enforcement agencies) [08-0316; APPROVED]

 

Public Works & Transportation

 

25.       Authorize a contract for the construction of sidewalk paving and barrier free ramp improvements for Sidewalk Group 03-130 (list attached) - Ken-Do Contracting, L.P., lowest responsible bidder of three - $446,145 - Financing:  2003 Bond Funds ($408,345) and Water Utilities Capital Construction Funds ($37,800) [08-0317; APPROVED]

 

26.       Authorize a contract for the construction of street paving, storm drainage, sidewalk, water and wastewater main improvements for Project Group 03-3003 (list attached) - Tiseo Paving Company, lowest responsible bidder of six - $2,111,627 - Financing:  2003 Bond Funds ($1,596,989) and Water Utilities Capital Construction Funds ($514,638) [08-0318; APPROVED]

 

27.       Authorize a contract for the reconstruction of street paving, storm drainage, and water main improvements for McKinney Avenue from the Atwater alley to McCommas Boulevard - P & E Contractors, Inc., lowest responsible bidder of three - $848,780 - Financing:  2003 Bond Funds ($749,755) and Water Utilities Capital Construction Funds ($99,025) [08-0319; APPROVED]

 

28.       Authorize an increase in the contract with Jeske Construction Company for additional quantities of paving materials and subgrade preparation needed for the reconstruction of street paving, storm drainage, streetscape, street and pedestrian lighting, water and wastewater main improvements on Bexar Street from C. F. Hawn Freeway (U.S. 175) service road to Brigham Lane - $106,523, from $3,330,241 to $3,436,764 - Financing: 2004-05 Community Development Grant Funds ($83,868) and Water Utilities Capital Construction Funds ($22,655) [08-0320; APPROVED]

 

29.       Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the professional services contract with Meyer Scherer & Rockcastle, Ltd. to provide additional design services to incorporate the renovation of a vacant gymnasium into the design for the replacement Lochwood Branch Library to be located at 11221 Lochwood Boulevard - $41,500, from $453,138 to $494,638 - Financing:  2003 Bond Funds [08-0321; APPROVED]

 

30.       Authorize payment to Dallas County for the City's share of construction costs for the reconstruction of Dolphin Road from IH 30 to north of Military Parkway - $1,375,000 - Financing: 2003 Bond Funds ($147,006), 2006 Bond Funds ($864,653), and Water Utilities Capital Construction Funds ($363,341) [08-0322; APPROVED]

 

31.       Authorize payment to the Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) for the City’s share of design and construction costs related to the construction of the Central Business District Fair Park Link project from Hall Street to Exposition Street where it crosses DART’s SE-1 light rail transit line - $2,050,000 - Financing:  2003 Bond Funds [08-0323; APPROVED]

 

32.       Authorize professional services contracts with 6 consulting firms for the engineering design of 5 erosion control projects, 1 street reconstruction project, 1 streetscape/urban design project, and 4 thoroughfare projects (list attached) - $1,860,335 - Financing: 2006 Bond Funds ($1,737,963) and Water Utilities Capital Construction Funds              ($122,372) [08-0324; APPROVED AS AN INDIVIDUAL ITEM]

 

33.       Authorize an increase in the contract with TMV LLC dba Triune Associates for renovation of the Moorland YMCA Building located at 2700 Flora Street to provide ADA-compliant facilities and value engineering recommendations for the Dallas Black Dance Theatre - $65,018, from $4,422,637 to $4,487,655 - Financing:  Private Funds ($12,506) and 2003 Bond Funds ($52,512) [08-0325; APPROVED]

 

34.             Authorize (1) Supplemental Agreement No. 4 to the contract with Charles Gojer and Associates, Inc. to provide additional construction administration services and on-site resident project representative for the terminal apron repairs, Phase 2 at Dallas Love Field due to weather related project delays in the amount of $30,160, from $484,904 to $515,064; and (2) an increase of appropriations in an amount not to exceed $30,160 - Total not to exceed $30,160 - Financing: Aviation Capital Construction Funds ($7,540) and Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program Grant Funds ($22,620) [08-0326; APPROVED]

 

Sanitation Services

 

35.       Authorize an economic development grant agreement with Keep Dallas Beautiful Inc., for services to promote economic development and revitalization in six neighborhoods within the southern sector of Dallas pursuant to Chapter 380 of the Texas Local Government Code - Not to exceed $435,000 - Financing:  Current Funds [08-0327; APPROVED AS AN INDIVIDUAL ITEM]

 

Water Utilities

 

36.       Authorize a contract for the installation of water and wastewater mains at 20 locations (list attached) - Barson Utilities, Inc., lowest responsible bidder of five - $5,369,065 - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds ($5,359,065), 2003 Bond Funds ($10,000) [08-0328; APPROVED]

 

ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION

 

City Secretary’s Office

 

37.       Consideration of appointments to boards and commissions and the evaluation and duties of board and commission members (List of nominees is available in the City Secretary's Office) [08-0329; APPOINTMENTS MADE TO BOARDS]

PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED ACTIONS

 

Department of Development Services

 

ZONING CASES – CONSENT [08-0330]

 

38.       A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting an amendment to the conditions for Planned Development District No. 751, in an area generally bounded by Cliff Creek Crossing Drive, Hampton Road, Wheatland Road and Old Hickory Trail [08-0331; HEARING CLOSED; ORDINANCE 27063; CPC RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWED]

            Recommendation of Staff and CPC:  Approval, subject to conditions

Z067-346(OTH)

 

39.       A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a CR Community Retail District on property zoned an LI Light Industrial District on the south side of West Illinois Avenue, west of Coombs Creek Road [08-0332; HEARING CLOSED; ORDINANCE 27064; CPC RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWED]

            Recommendation of Staff and CPC:  Approval        Z078-107(MAW)

 

40.       A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting an amendment to Planned Development District No. 344 for Commercial amusement (inside and outside) on the north line of Park Lane, northwest of Abrams Road [08-0333; HEARING CLOSED; ORDINANCE 27065; CPC RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWED]

Recommendation of Staff and CPC: Approval, subject to a landscape and development plan and conditions

Z078-108(JH)

 

ZONING CASES - INDIVIDUAL

 

41.       A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for a Neighborhood Stabilization Overlay (NSO) on property zoned an R-16(A) Single Family District on properties generally bounded by, and including both sides of, Brennans Drive, Brennans Place, Dominique Drive, Dalgreen Drive and Dalgreen Circle and an ordinance granting a Neighborhood Stabilization Overlay on a portion of the requested area [08-0334; HEARING CLOSED; DENIED]

Recommendation of Staff:  Approval

Recommendation of CPC: Approval except for Lots 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13 in City Block A/2998 which are recommended for denial without prejudice

Z078-106(MF)

 

42.       A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting an amendment to and expansion of Planned Development District No. 738 to allow for certain CR Community Retail uses and a Vehicle Display Sales and Service use on property zoned Planned Development District No. 738 and an IR Industrial Research District, in an area generally bounded by Lemmon Avenue, Mockingbird Lane, Prosper Street and Haggar Way [08-0335; HEARING CLOSED; ORDINANCE 27066; CPC RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWED]

Recommendation of Staff: Approval, subject to a conceptual plan and staff's conditions

Recommendation of CPC: Approval, subject to a conceptual plan and conditions

            Z067-329(OTH)

 

SPECIAL PROVISION SIGN DISTRICT

 

43.       A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting the designation of an Extraordinarily Significant Sign on property on Goat Hill Road northeast of Stemmons Freeway [08-0336; HEARING CLOSED; ORDINANCE 27067; APPROVED]

Recommendation of Staff and CPC:  Approval

SPSD067-004(MF)

 

MISCELLANEOUS HEARINGS

 

Public Works & Transportation

 

44. A benefit assessment hearing to receive comments on alley paving, storm drainage, water and wastewater main improvements for Alley Group 03-1122, and at the close of the hearing, authorize an ordinance levying benefit assessments, and a contract for the construction - P & E Contractors, Inc., lowest responsible bidder of five (list attached) - $844,062 - Financing: 2003 Bond Funds ($459,802) Water Utilities Capital Construction Funds ($384,260) [08-0337-01 AND 08-0337-02; HEARING CLOSED; ORDINANCE 27068; APPROVED]

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ADDENDUM

 

ADDITIONS:

 

Closed Session [08-0338; HELD]

 

Attorney Briefings (Sec. 551.071 T.O.M.A.)

 

-           Paul Lavell Jennings v. Albert Martinez, et al., Civil Action No. 3:05-CV-2044-P

 

CONSENT ADDENDUM

 

Business Development & Procurement Services

 

1.         Authorize a twenty-four-month lease agreement for two modular buildings to be used as Code Compliance district offices at Northeast (8789 Adlora) and Northwest (2502 Shorecrest) - Nortex Modular Space through the Texas Multiple Award Schedule - Not to exceed $166,118 - Financing: Current Funds [08-0339; APPROVED AS AN INDIVIDUAL ITEM]

 

Department of Development Services

 

2.         An ordinance amending Article I of the Dallas Development Code to establish a fee in the amount of $3,825, per application, for municipal utility district applications and annexation, disannexation, and waiver of extraterritorial jurisdiction applications - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [08-0340; ORDINANCE 27069; APPROVED]

 

Office of Financial Services

 

3.         An ordinance establishing residential, commercial and industrial rates for natural gas service to be charged by Atmos Energy Corporation - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [08-0341; ORDINANCE 27070; APPROVED AS AN INDIVIDUAL ITEM]

 

Public Works & Transportation

 

4.         Authorize a contract with McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. for construction manager at risk design phase services for the City Performance Hall - Not to exceed $215,400 - Financing:  2006 Bond Funds [08-0342; APPROVED]

 

5.         Authorize an increase in the contract with Big Sky Construction Company, Inc. for revisions to the foundation system due to unforeseen site conditions discovered during construction of the replacement facility for Fire Station No. 42 located at 3333 West Mockingbird Lane - $228,962, from $3,127,000 to $3,355,962 - Financing:  2003 Bond Funds [08-0343; APPROVED]

 

CORRECTION:

 

Economic Development

 

17.       Authorize (1) an amendment to the Lease with Post Apartment Homes, L.P. to accelerate the reversion of the Wilson Building to Post Properties from December 31, 2012 to January 23, 2008, thereby terminating the Lease, (2) execution of deed restrictions and a separate agreement with Post-Amerus Wilson Building, L.P., to secure compliance with project contingencies, including affordable housing, and (3) acceptance of a termination fee equal to the cost of accelerated lease payments - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [08-0309]

 

DELETION:

 

Office of Environmental Quality

 

21.       Authorize execution of a Memorandum of Agreement with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to delegate authority to the City to enforce Ordinance No. 26766, previously approved on May 23, 2007, which restricts idling by motor vehicles with a gross weight rating of over 14,000 pounds - Financing: No cost consideration to the City             [08-0313]

 

 

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Various Joint Task Forces with Federal and State Agencies

Agenda Item #24

 

 

Federal Agencies

 

Federal Bureau of Investigation

 

United States Customs

 

Immigration and Naturalization Services

 

Drug Enforcement Agency

 

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms

 

Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service

 

Secret Service

 

 

State Agencies

 

Department of Public Safety

 

 

NOTE:  Agencies listed are recurring.  Other agencies may be involved on occasion.

 

Sidewalk Group 03-130

Agenda Item #25

 

                                                                                                                                      

 

 

Project Group 03-3003

Agenda Item #26

 

                                                                                                                                            

 

 

Professional Services Contract with 6 Consulting Firms

Agenda Item #32

 

                                                                            

Installation of Water and Wastewater Mains

at 20 Locations

Agenda Item #36

 

District 2

 

Alley between Columbia Avenue and Reiger Avenue from Augusta Street to Abrams Road

Beacon Street from Reiger Avenue to Columbia Avenue

Henderson Avenue from alley southeast of Fuqua Street to McMillan Avenue

McMillan Avenue from alley north of Melrose Avenue to Henderson Avenue

 

District 3

 

Marydale Drive from Oak Cliff Boulevard to Plymouth Road

 

District 6

 

Parvia Avenue from Nomas Street north

 

District 9

 

Creekmere Drive from Easton Road to Silverock Drive

Hobart Street from Buckner Boulevard to Lake Highlands Drive

Lakeland Drive from Garland Road to San Fernando Way

San Fernando Way from Lakeland Drive to Tavaros Avenue

Saxon Street from Lippitt Avenue to Sinclair Avenue

 

District 13

 

Catawba Road from Canyon Drive to Pomona Road

Rockcliff Place from Inwood Road northeast

 

District 14

 

Alley between Llano Avenue and Vickery Boulevard from Delmar Avenue to Skillman

    Street

Casa Loma Avenue from Brendenwood Drive to Loving Avenue

Clements Street from Vanderbilt Avenue to Vickery Boulevard

Pomona Road from Crest Haven Road to Catawba Road

Vickery Boulevard from Clements Street to Abrams Road

Webster Street from Linnet Lane to Lemmon Avenue

Brendenwood Drive from Casa Loma Avenue to Clayton Avenue*

 

*Pipe Bursting Method

Alley Group 03-1122

Agenda Item #44

 

                                                                                                                                               

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