AGENDA

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

AUGUST 22, 2001

CITY OF DALLAS

1500 MARILLA

COUNCIL CHAMBERS,  CITY HALL

DALLAS,  TEXAS 75201

9:00 A. M.

 

 

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance   (Council Chambers)   [01-2380]

 

Agenda Item/Open Microphone Speakers   [01-2381]

 

 

VOTING AGENDA

 

1.            Approval of Minutes of the August 8, 2001 City Council Meeting   [01-2382; APPROVED]

 

 

CONSENT AGENDA   [01-2383]

 

AUTHORIZATIONS RELATED TO CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

 

Authorization of Contracts

 

2.         Authorize a contract for the roof replacement and asbestos abatement at Central Patrol located at 334 South Hall Street - Castro Roofing of Texas, Inc., lowest responsible bidder of two - $134,455 - Financing Capital Construction Funds

             [01-2384; APPROVED]

 

 

3.         Authorize a contract for the roof replacement and asbestos abatement at the  Heavy Equipment and Welding Shop located at 2761 Municipal Street - Castro Roofing of Texas, Inc., lowest responsible bidder of three - $72,455 - Financing:  Capital Construction Funds  [01-2385; APPROVED]

 

4.         Authorize a contract for cooling tower replacement located at the Dallas Museum of Art - JWP Brandt Engineering Company, Inc.,  lowest responsible bidder of four - $377,621 - Financing:  Capital Construction Funds  [01-2386; APPROVED]

 

5.         Authorize a contract for the construction of street paving, storm drainage, water and wastewater main improvements on Thurston Drive from Anson Road to Burbank Drive and Street Group 98-427 (list attached) - Texas Sterling Construction, Inc., lowest responsible bidder of six - $4,929,553 - Financing: 1998 Bond Funds ($4,041,978), Water Utilities Capital Construction Funds ($887,575)  [01-2387; APPROVED]

 

6.         Authorize a contract for the replacement and rehabilitation of water and wastewater mains in the lower west White Rock Creek area bounded by Northwest Highway, Buckner Boulevard, Ledbetter Drive and Loop 12 - William J. Schultz, Inc. dba Circle "C" Construction Company, lowest responsible bidder of five - $3,112,220 - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Construction Funds ($1,956,362) and Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds ($1,155,858)  [01-2388; APPROVED]

 

7.         Authorize a contract for the rehabilitation of the Southside Wastewater Treatment Plant anaerobic digesters - Archer Western Contractors, Ltd., lowest responsible bidder of two - $7,148,000 - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds     [01-2389; APPROVED]

 

Contract Amendments

 

8.         Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the contract with Halff Associates, Inc. for additional engineering services required for a study to identify alternatives to the collection and treatment of wastewater currently provided by the Trinity River Authority - $154,884, from $1,199,998 to $1,354,882 - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Construction Funds  [01-2390; APPROVED]

 

Construction Miscellaneous

 

Justin Avenue (north) from Hale Street north to dead-end

 

9.         *     Authorize street paving, storm drainage, water and wastewater main improvements; provide for partial payment of construction cost by assessment of abutting property owners; and authorize an estimate of the cost of the improvements to be prepared as required by law  [01-2391; APPROVED]

 

10.       *     Authorize a benefit assessment hearing to be held on September 26, 2001, for street paving, storm drainage, water and wastewater main improvements - Financing:  No cost consideration to the City  [01-2392; APPROVED]

 

LAND MISCELLANEOUS

 

11.       Authorize a five-year renewal to the lease with the County of Dallas, for approximately 10,584 square feet of office space in the Dallas County Health and Human Services building located at 2377 Stemmons Freeway, to be used as a Women, Infants, and Children clinic office and training center for the period September 1, 2001 through August 31, 2006 - Not to exceed $137,592 annually - Financing:  Texas Department of Health Grant Funds  [01-2393; APPROVED AS AN INDIVIDUAL ITEM]

 

12.       Authorize conveyance of two drainage easements containing approximately 32,064 square feet of land, two temporary working space easements containing 12,938 square feet of land and a slope easement containing approximately 24,953 square feet of land to the City of Rockwall, for the construction and maintenance of storm water drainage facilities across City-owned land at Lake Ray Hubbard located near the intersection of Shores Boulevard and Plummer Drive - Financing:  No cost consideration to the City  [01-2394; APPROVED]

 

13.       An ordinance closing and vacating a portion of an alley containing approximately 225 square feet of land located near the intersection of Idaho and Saner Avenues for the purpose of consolidating this area with the adjacent City-owned property - Financing:  No cost consideration to the City  [01-2395; ORDINANCE 24685; APPROVED]

 

14.       Authorize the quitclaim of 14 properties acquired by the taxing authorities from the Sheriff's Sale to the highest bidders (list attached) - Revenue: $97,723  [01-2396; APPROVED]

 

15.       An ordinance closing and vacating a portion of Alamo Street containing approximately 4,705 square feet of land located near the intersection of Hi Line Drive and Stemmons Freeway, for the purpose of consolidating this area with adjacent City-owned property - Financing: No cost consideration to the City 

            [01-2397; ORDINANCE 24686; APPROVED AS AN INDIVIDUAL ITEM]

 

16.       Declare approximately 7,391 square feet of unimproved City-owned land located adjacent to Alamo Street between Dallas North Tollway and Hi Line Drive, unwanted and unneeded and authorize the advertisement for sale by sealed bid at a minimum bid of $266,076 - Financing: No cost consideration to the City  [01-2398; APPROVED AS AMENDED]

 

17.       An ordinance granting a revocable license to Daddy Jack's for the use of approximately 68 square feet of land to maintain and utilize an existing awning over a portion of Greenville Avenue right-of-way located near its intersection with Oram Street - Revenue: $1,000 annually plus the $20 ordinance publication fee  [01-2399; ORDINANCE 24687; APPROVED]

 

18.       An ordinance granting renewal of a private license to USA Environmental Group, Inc. for the use of approximately 700 square feet of land to maintain an existing covered loading dock and pedestrian passageway in alley right-of-way located near the intersection of Yorktown and May Streets - Revenue: $1,000 annually plus $20 ordinance publication fee  [01-2400; ORDINANCE 24688; APPROVED]

 

19.       An ordinance granting a private license to West End Square, Ltd. for the use of approximately 638 square feet of land to maintain the existing loading dock in a portion of Pacific Avenue right-of-way located at its intersection with Austin Street - Revenue: $1,000 annually plus the $20 ordinance publication fee  [01-2401; ORDINANCE 24689; APPROVED]

 

20.       An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 24114 to extend the time to record the final replat affecting land adjacent to the abandoned Liberty and Allen Streets rights-of-way located near the intersection of Ross Avenue and Liberty Street - Revenue: $1,500 plus the $20 ordinance publication fee  [01-2402; ORDINANCE 24690; APPROVED]

 

21.       Authorize a thirty-six-month renewal and extension of the lease agreement with Galt II, a Texas Limited Partnership, for the continued use of approximately 1,121 square feet of office space located at 8500 Stemmons Freeway, to be used by the Psychological Services Unit of the Police Department from September 1, 2001 through August 31, 2004 -  $52,127 for thirty-six months - Financing:  Current Funds         [01-2403; APPROVED]

 

PURCHASING OF EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES AND SERVICES

 

22.       Authorize the purchase of exterior furniture for public seating at Dallas Love Field Airport from the lowest responsible bidders of three - Recreation Consultants of Texas, LLC ($43,350) and Hunter-Knepshield of Texas, Inc. ($38,909) - Not to exceed $82,259 - Financing: Aviation Capital Construction Funds  [01-2404; APPROVED]

 

23.       Authorize a twelve-month price agreement for animal feed and supplies with the lowest responsible bidders of four - Feeder Supply Company, Marshall Grain Company, Southwest Feed Mills, Inc. and TNT Distributing - Not to exceed $209,506 - Financing: Current Funds  [01-2405; APPROVED]

 

24.       Authorize a thirty-six-month service contract for maintenance of fuel pumps, dispensing equipment, lines and tanks with the lowest responsible bidder of two - MJ Equipment and Service Company dba Huffman Equipment and Service Company - Not to exceed $269,250 - Financing: Current Funds  [01-2406; APPROVED]

 

25.       Authorize a thirty-six-month price agreement for propane with the only bidder - Northwest Butane Gas Company - Not to exceed $533,117 - Financing:  Current Funds ($140,616) and Water Utilities Current Funds ($392,501)  [01-2407; APPROVED]

 

26.       Authorize an increase in the forty-eight-month price agreement with Brock Paving Industries, Inc., for road hump installation - Not to exceed $223,540, from $176,460 to $400,000 - Financing: Current Funds  [01-2408; DELETED ON THE ADDENDUM]

 

27.       Authorize a thirty-six-month price agreement for herbicide treatment of drainage channels with the only bidder - SprayMax, Inc. - Not to exceed $499,500 - Financing: Current Funds  [01-2409; APPROVED]

 

28.       Authorize a thirty-six-month price agreement with two twelve-month renewal options for the maintenance of centrifugal compressors at the Central Wastewater Treatment Plant with the lowest responsible bidder of two - Houston Service Industries - Not to exceed $856,589 - Financing: Water Utilities Current Funds           [01-2410; APPROVED]

 

MISCELLANEOUS

 

City Center TIF District

 

29.       *     Authorize (1) a development agreement with Intradel Corporation, to provide for the funding of asbestos removal and demolition and construction of public infrastructure improvements related to the redevelopment of The Lofts at Commerce (1712 Commerce) located in Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Five, City of Dallas, Texas, (City Center TIF District); and (2) the establishment of appropriations in an amount not to exceed $725,000 in the City Center TIF District Fund - Financing: $725,000 to be advanced by a private developer and reimbursed from the City Center TIF District Fund; to be paid upon completion of construction and issue of a certificate of occupancy, solely from the City Center TIF Fund  [01-2411; APPROVED]

 

30.       *     A resolution declaring the intent of Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number Five, City of Dallas, Texas (City Center TIF District) to reimburse Intradel Corporation,a development firm for funds advanced pursuant to a development agreement between the City and Intradel, in an amount not to exceed $725,000 plus interest, for certain public infrastructure improvements related to the redevelopment of the Lofts at Commerce, located at 1712 Commerce Street in the City Center TIF District - Financing:  $725,000 to be advanced by a private developer and reimbursed solely from the City Center TIF District Fund; reimbursement to be paid solely from the City Center TIF Fund when the project is completed, with accrued interest  [01-2412; APPROVED]

 

 

Cedars TIF District

 

31.       *     Authorize a development agreement with DIMAC Family, L.P., to provide for (1) the funding and construction of certain public improvements located at 1919 Harwood in Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Three, City of Dallas, Texas, (Cedars TIF District) in an amount not to exceed $45,000, (2) development fee rebate not to exceed $8,000 and (3) the establishment of appropriations in an amount not to exceed $45,000 in the Cedars TIF District Fund - Financing: $45,000 to be advanced by the developer for construction and reimbursed from the Cedars TIF District Fund; to be paid upon completion of construction and issue of a Certificate of Occupancy, solely from the Cedars Tax Increment Financing Fund; accrued interest on private funds advanced to be repaid solely from the Cedar TIF District Fund; development fee rebates in an amount not to exceed $8,000 to be paid from the Public/Private Partnership Fund upon completion of construction and issue of a Certificate of Occupancy

                  [01-2413; APPROVED]

 

32.       *     A resolution declaring the intent of Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number Four, City of Dallas, Texas (Cedars TIF District) to reimburse DIMAC Family, L.P., an investment firm for funds advanced pursuant to a development agreement between the City and DIMAC Family, L.P., in an amount not to exceed $45,000 plus interest, for the funding and construction of certain public improvements located at 1919 Harwood in the Cedars TIF District - Financing:  $45,000 to be advanced by the developer and reimbursed solely from the Cedars TIF District Fund; accrued interest on private funds to be repaid solely from the Cedars TIF District Fund when the project is completed  [01-2414; APPROVED]

 

33.       Authorize the acceptance of a grant from the Texas Department of Health for the continuation and enhancement of the City of Dallas Immunization Initiative Program for the period September 1, 2001 through August 31, 2002 - Not to exceed $258,024 - Financing:  Texas Department of Health Grant Funds  [01-2415; APPROVED]

 

34.       Authorize the acceptance of funds from the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission to operate two additional continuous ambient air monitoring stations in Dallas County:  one at 12532 2 Nuestra Drive and the other at Dallas Water Utilities Department's Eastside Water Purification Plant located at 405 Long Creek Road in Sunnyvale, Texas, for the period September 1, 2001 through August 31, 2002 and execution of the agreement - $50,000 - Financing:  Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Funds  [01-2416; APPROVED]

 

35.       Authorize the acceptance of grant funds from the Texas Department of Health for the enhancement of the City of Dallas Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program for the period July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002 and execution of the grant agreement - Not to exceed $64,000 - Financing: Texas Department of Health Grant Funds  [01-2417; APPROVED AS AMENDED]

 

36.       Authorize the acceptance of grant funds from the Texas Department of Health to continue the South Dallas/Oak Cliff Diabetes Awareness and Prevention Program for the period July 1, 2001 through June 30, 2002 and execution of the grant agreement - Not to exceed $44,000 - Financing: Texas Department of Health Grant Funds  [01-2418; APPROVED]

 

37.       Authorize a contract with the Texas Department of Health to continue the operation of a training center for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children for the period October 1, 2001 through September 30, 2002 - Not to exceed $94,547 - Financing:  Texas Department of Health Grant Funds     [01-2419; APPROVED]

 

38.       Authorize a contract with the Texas Department of Health to enforce state and federal asbestos abatement regulations within the city limits for the period September 1, 2001 through August 31, 2002 - Not to exceed $104,107 - Financing: Texas Department of Health Grant Funds  [01-2420; APPROVED]

 

39.       Authorize the Environmental and Health Services Department to implement a fee structure for persons choosing to pay electric, gas and telephone utility bills at City-operated Utility Pay Stations; and authorize the Department to deposit proceeds from the fees to pay TXU electric and gas utility service charges and fund emergency assistance programs at the pay station locations - Estimated Revenue:  $132,000  [01-2421; APPROVED AS AN INDIVIDUAL ITEM]

 

40.       Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Dallas and Dallas County Health and Human Services Department to provide additional funding for one epidemiologist as part of the AIDS Investigation Program for the period May 1, 2001 through April 30, 2002 -  Not to exceed $6,984, from $37,500 to $44,484 - Financing:  Current Funds  [01-2422; APPROVED]

 

41.       Authorize a contract with the Texas Department of Health for the continuation of local health services including core services for maternal and child health, community and rural health services, and services to non-Medicaid eligible clients through Title V for the period September 1, 2001 through August 31, 2002 - Not to exceed $425,095 - Financing:  Texas Department of Health Grant Funds  [01-2423; APPROVED]

 

42.       Authorize a contract renewal with The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas for in-service training, re-training, and evaluation of City of Dallas paramedic personnel for the period September 1, 2001 through August 31, 2002 - Not to exceed $344,500 - Financing: Current Funds ($26,625), ($317,875 subject to future appropriations)  [01-2424; APPROVED]

 

43.       Authorize a public hearing to be held on September 12, 2001 to receive citizens' comments on the proposed private sale by quitclaim deed of 8 unimproved properties acquired by the taxing authorities from the Sheriff's Sale to qualified non-profit organizations (list attached) - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

            [01-2425; APPROVED]

 

44.       Authorize the acceptance of a grant from the Texas State Library for the continuation of interlibrary loan services for the period September 1, 2001 through August 31, 2002 and execution of the grant agreement - $407,913 - Financing: Texas State Library and Archives Commission Grant Funds  [01-2426; APPROVED]

 

45.       Authorize an agreement with the AMIGOS Bibliographic Council, Inc. for continued participation by the Dallas Public Library in the computerized data access program for bibliographic and consulting services for a twelve-month period from October 1, 2001 through September 30, 2002 - Not to exceed $153,082 -  Financing: Current Funds (subject to annual appropriations)  [01-2427; APPROVED]

 

46.       Authorize the acceptance of grant funds from the Texas Commission on the Arts for general operation and project support to arts and cultural organizations in the City of Dallas for the period September 1, 2001 through August 31, 2002 and execution of the grant agreement - $145,325 - Financing: Texas Commission on the Arts Grant Funds  [01-2428; APPROVED]

 

47.       Authorize a Multiple Use Agreement with TXU Electric Company for the use of TXU right-of-way for the development of the Preston Ridge Trail - Financing:  No cost consideration to the City  [01-2429; APPROVED]

 

48.       Authorize adoption of the South Dallas/Fair Park Economic Development Corridor Plan to serve as a guide for future land use, economic development and neighborhood revitalization in the area - Financing:  No cost consideration to the City  [01-2430;POSTPONED UNTIL 09/26/01]

 

49.       Authorize an agreement with The Urban Land Institute for the City of Dallas to serve as the primary sponsor of an Advisory Service Panel which will conduct a study to determine market potential and recommend planning and design guidelines, development strategies, and plan implementation methods for an area within the Oak Cliff Gateway Special Purpose District on property generally bounded by Interstate 30 on the north, Beckley Avenue on the west, Greenbriar Lane on the south, and the Trinity River on the east - Financing: No cost consideration to the City  [01-2431; APPROVED]

 

50.       An ordinance granting a Planned Development District for MU-3 Mixed Use District uses on property on the southwest corner of Lovers Lane and Matilda Street, and a resolution authorizing the termination of existing deed restrictions Z001-207/3163-NE(WE) - Financing: No cost consideration to the City  [01-2432; ORDINANCE 24691; APPROVED]

 

2001 Omnibus Appropriations Local Law Enforcement Block Grant

 

51.       *     Authorize the City of Dallas to submit a consolidated application between the City of Dallas and Dallas County for the 2001 Omnibus Appropriations Local Law Enforcement Block Grant from the U. S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, for crime prevention and improved public safety activities - City of Dallas' share: $2,917,101, Dallas County's share: $1,024,927 plus cash match of $438,003 for a total of $4,380,031 - Financing:  U. S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance Grant Funds ($3,942,028), Current Funds ($324,122 - City's cash match) (subject to future appropriations) and Dallas County Funds ($113,881 - Dallas County's cash match)  [01-2433; APPROVED]

 

52.       *     Authorize a public hearing to be held on September 26, 2001 to receive citizens' comments on the 2001 Omnibus Appropriations Local Law Enforcement Block Grant - Financing:  No cost consideration to the City  [01-2434; APPROVED]

 

53.       Authorize re-application for third-year continuation of the Public School Child Abuse Response Team grant to provide a liaison with public school officials to respond to child abuse referrals, from the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division, in the amount of $72,649, for the period October 1, 2001 through September 30, 2002 (local match in the amount of $87,307, or 55% of all expenses, will be required if awarded) (subject to future appropriations) - Financing:  No cost consideration to the City  [01-2435; APPROVED]

 

54.       Authorize (1) the acceptance of funds from Dallas Area Rapid Transit for reimbursement of material and labor provided by the City related to the installation and upgrade of traffic signals in the vicinity of Dallas Area Rapid Transit facilities (list attached); and, (2) an increase in appropriations in the amount of $130,000 in the Capital Projects Reimbursement Fund - $130,000 - Financing:  Dallas Area Rapid Transit Funds  [01-2436; APPROVED]

 

55.       Authorize a professional services contract with Black & Veatch Corporation to provide engineering services for renewal of treated wastewater discharge permits - $295,424 - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Construction Funds  [01-2437; APPROVED]

 

PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED ACTIONS

 

ZONING CASES - CONSENT  [01-2479]

 

56.       A City Plan Commission authorized hearing to consider a Planned Development District for the South Dallas/Fair Park area on property bounded by the Union Pacific (DART) Railroad, the Southern Pacific Railroad, C.F. Hawn Freeway, the D.P.&L. Easement, Central Expressway (S.M. Wright Freeway), the Southern Pacific Railroad, the Santa Fe Railroad and R.L. Thornton Freeway that will retain existing residential zoning districts, historic districts, and Planned Development Districts within its boundaries, and create five new non-residential sub-districts to replace the existing non-residential zoning that will define new standards for permitted land uses, densities, landscaping, building height, and setbacks, in order to establish appropriate locations for non-residential uses and to minimize their impact on surrounding residential areas and an ordinance implementing the proposal

Recommendation of Staff and CPC:  Approval

Z001-142 (PC)  [01-2438; DELETED ON THE ADDENDUM]

 

57.       Application for and an ordinance granting a Planned Development District for a Public school, a Utility or government installation other than listed, and R-7.5(A) Single Family District Uses on property presently zoned an R-7.5(A) Single Family District on property bounded by Fuller Drive, Hermosa Drive, Stevens Street and Losa Drive

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

Z001-169 (RB)  [01-2439; ORDINANCE 24692; APPROVED AS AMENDED]

 

58.       Application for and an ordinance granting an amendment to Tract C within Planned Development District No. 135 to create a new Subdistrict C-1 to allow a restaurant with a drive-in or drive-through service by right on property presently zoned as Planned Development District No. 135 on the south corner of Phillip Avenue and Fairview Avenue

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

Z001-182 (WE)  [01-2440; DELETED ON THE ADDENDUM]

 

59.       Application for a GR General Retail Subdistrict and an ordinance granting a Specific Use Permit for a Child-care Facility on property presently zoned an O-2-D Office Subdistrict with a Dry Overlay, within Planned Development District No. 193, the Oak Lawn Special Purpose District, located northeast of Denton Drive on the south side of Inwood Road

Recommendation of Staff and CPC:  Denial of a GR General Retail Subdistrict, but approval of a Specific Use Permit for a Child-care Facility for a five-year time period with eligibility for automatic renewal for additional five-year time periods, subject to a site plan and conditions

Z001-206 (WE)  [01-2441; ORDINANCE 24693; CPC RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWED]

 

60.       A City Plan Commission authorized hearing to determine the proper zoning with consideration being given to revising the lot coverage provisions for property presently zoned as Planned Development District No. 563 for a Private school, Child-care facility, and R-7.5(A) Single Family District Uses on the northeast corner of Audelia Road and McCree Road and an ordinance implementing the proposal

Recommendation of Staff and CPC:  Approval

Z001-211 (RB)  [01-2442; ORDINANCE 24694; CPC RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWED]

 

61.       A City Plan Commission authorized hearing to consider amendments to Planned Development District No. 193, the Oak Lawn Special Purpose District, with consideration being given to revising standards relating to setbacks, landscaping and parking for residential uses and an ordinance implementing the proposal

Recommendation of Staff and CPC:  Approval

Z001-218 (LS)  [01-2443; DELETED ON THE ADDENDUM]

 

ZONING CASES - UNDER ADVISEMENT - INDIVIDUAL           

 

62.       Application for and an ordinance granting a Planned Development Subdistrict for MF-3-D Multiple Family Subdistrict Uses on property presently zoned an MF-3-D Multiple Family Subdistrict within Planned Development District No. 193, the Oak Lawn Special Purpose District, located on the southeast corner of Oak Lawn Avenue and Holland Avenue

Recommendation of Staff:  Denial

Recommendation of CPC: Approval

Z990-226/11182-C(BP)  [01-2444; CONTINUED UNTIL 12/12/01; HEARING OPEN]

Note: This item was considered by the City Council at a public hearing on April 11, 2001, and was taken under advisement until August 22, 2001, with the public hearing open.

 

63.       Application for and an ordinance granting an RR Regional Retail District with retention of the D-1 Dry-1 Overlay District on property presently zoned a CR-D-1 Community Retail-Dry-1 District located at the southwest corner of Jim Miller Road and Lake June Road

Recommendation of Staff and CPC:  Denial

Z001-164 (WE)  [01-2445; ORDINANCE 24695; OVERRULE THE CPC; APPROVED]

Note:  This item was considered by the City Council at a public hearing on August 8, 2001, and was taken under advisement until August 22, 2001, with the public hearing closed.

 

DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENTS - INDIVIDUAL

 

64.       Consideration of amendments to the Development Code to allow "shared access single family developments", enabling the creation of residential lots without frontage on the public right-of-way and an ordinance implementing the proposal

Recommendation of Staff and CPC:  Approval

DCA 001-013   [01-2446; DELETED ON THE ADDENDUM]

 

ADDENDUM

 

ADDITIONS:

 

ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION

 

1.         Authorize settlement of a claim filed by Wayne Love, Claim No. 95007750 - Financing: Current Funds  [01-2457; APPROVED]

 

2.         Authorize a professional services contract with AAE Architects, Inc. to provide architectural services for the design of roof and heating, ventilation and air conditioning replacement at the Dallas Theater Center (also known as the Kalita Humphreys Theater) located at 3636 Turtle Creek Boulevard -  $51,000 - Financing:  Capital Construction Funds  [01-2458; APPROVED]

 

Electric Deregulation

 

3.         *     Authorize a twelve-month electric services contract with a Public Utilities Commission approved Retail Electric Provider - $60,000,000 - Financing: Current Funds ($18,000,000), Water Utilities Current Funds ($30,000,000), Aviation Current Funds ($6,000,000) and Convention and Event Services Current Funds ($6,000,000) (subject to annual appropriations)  [01-2459; DID NOT PASS]

 

If Addendum Item No. 3 is approved, Addendum Item No. 4 should also be approved and Addendum Item No. 5 should not be approved.

 

If Addendum Item No. 3 is not approved, either Addendum Item No. 4 or Addendum Item No. 5 should be approved.

 

4.         *     Authorize cancellation of the membership agreement with Texas Conference of Urban Counties Aggregation Project, Inc. - Financing: No cost consideration to the City  [01-2460; DID NOT PASS]

 

5.         *     Ratify the membership agreement with Texas Conference of Urban Counties Aggregation Project, Inc., which provided for participation in a consortium to purchase electricity - Financing: No cost consideration to the City  [01-2461; APPROVED]

 

6.         Authorize the acceptance of a grant from Guiness UDV North America, Inc., in the amount of $1,000,000 over five years to be deposited with the Communities Foundation of Texas, which is currently holding all private contributions for the construction of the Latino Cultural Center - Financing:  No cost consideration to the City  [01-2462; POSTPONED UNTIL 09/12/01]

 

7.         Approval of the 2001-02 Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Board annual budget - Financing:  No cost consideration to the City  [01-2463; APPROVED]

 

8.         Authorize a twenty-four-month price agreement for the printing of citation booklets with the lowest responsible bidder of three - Moore North America - Not to exceed $55,840 - Financing: Current Funds  [01-2464; APPROVED]

 

9.         Authorize the purchase and installation of a fuel leak detection and automatic tank gauging system from the lowest responsible bidder of four - Gene Hill Equipment Company, Inc. dba The Hill Company - Not to exceed $66,395 - Financing:  Current Funds  [01-2465; APPROVED]

 

10.       Authorize a thirty-six-month price agreement for breathing apparatus testing and parts with the lowest responsible bidders of four - Fisher Scientific Company, L.L.C. ($46,804) and Four Alarm Fire Equipment ($8,587) - Not to exceed $55,391 - Financing: Current Funds ($8,587) and Water Utilities Current Funds ($46,804)

            [01-2466; APPROVED]

 

11.       Authorize (1) the purchase of poly vinyl composite and steel pipe from the lowest responsible bidder of three - Hughes Supply, Inc. ($55,986) and (2) the purchase of standard, bar wrapped concrete pipe for the Naval Air Station Dallas with Hanson Pipe & Products, Inc. - Sole Source - ($181,043) - Total not to exceed $237,029 - Financing: Texas Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant Funds

            [01-2467; APPROVED]

 

12.       Authorize the purchase of a local network/workgroup integrated management, storage and imaging system from the lowest responsible bidder of three - IKON Office Solutions - Not to exceed $156,319 - Financing: 1999-00 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Funds  [01-2468; APPROVED]

 

13.       Authorize a thirty-six-month service contract for laboratory services for wastewater treatment plants with the lowest responsible bidder of two - Certes Environmental Laboratories, L.L.C. - Not to exceed $136,336 - Financing: Water Utilities Current Funds  [01-2469; APPROVED]

 

14.       Authorize the purchase of an automated flow injection analyzer from the lowest responsible bidder of three - Lachat Instruments - Not to exceed $68,933 - Financing: Water Utilities Current Funds  [01-2470; APPROVED]

 

15.       An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 24658 which authorized a change of zoning from an NO(A) Neighborhood Office District to an NS(A) Neighborhood Service District on property on the south side of Interstate-635, L.B.J. Freeway east of Crim Drive (Z001-186/11412-NC(SM)) - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

            [01-2471; ORDINANCE 24700; APPROVED]

 

16.       Authorize the rejection of bids received for Street Group 98-429 and authorize readvertisement for new bids (list attached) - Financing:  No cost consideration to the City  [01-2472; APPROVED]

 

17.       Authorize an amendment to Resolution Nos. 00-1181, 00-1182 and 00-1183 authorizing real property tax abatement, fee rebate and infrastructure cost participation agreements with the Black State Employees Association of Texas Community Development Corporation, Inc. and Albertson's, Inc. for the redevelopment of the West Cliff Plaza Shopping Center located within City of Dallas Enterprise Zone Two at the northeast corner of W. Ledbetter Drive and Hampton Road in Dallas, Texas to substitute in each resolution "West Cliff Shopping Plaza I Limited Partnership" for "Black State Employees Association of Texas Community Development Corporation, Inc." as an owner (and lessor) - Financing:  No cost consideration to the City  [01-2473; APPROVED]

 

18.       An ordinance abandoning a portion of a wastewater easement to Alan J. Perkins and Sondra Perkins, the abutting owners, containing approximately 1,283 square feet of land located near the intersection of Collinway Place and Downslake Circle, and authorizing the quitclaim - Revenue:  $1,500 plus the $20 ordinance publication fee  [01-2474; ORDINANCE 24701; APPROVED]

 

19.       Authorize deposit of a Special Commissioners' Award for the acquisition of land from the Estate of John Fred Bass, containing approximately 8,110 square feet of land improved with a two story office building located at the intersection of Ross and Routh Streets needed for the Performing Arts Center Project - $710,000 - Financing: 1998 Bond Funds ($532,500) and Performing Arts Complex Funds ($177,500)  [01-2475; APPROVED]

 

20.       Authorize amendments to the City Council Rules of Procedure relating to the City Council hearing proclamations and recognitions without a quorum; the cancellation of Council committee meetings if a quorum does not arrive within a designated time; when a Council Member's absence is considered to be on official city business; the conduct of briefing and voting agenda meetings; speaking rules governing Council Members and citizens at Council meetings; the placement and deferral of items on a Council Agenda; motion and voting requirements of the City Council; and City Council committee names and meeting schedules - Financing: No cost consideration to the City  [01-2476; APPROVED]

 

21.       An ordinance abandoning portions of Northway Drive and Matilda Street, three utility easements, an alley and a fire lane easement containing a total of approximately 45,168 square feet of land to The Lincoln Company Three Limited Partnership and Rudman Partnership, the abutting owners, located near the intersection of Milton and Matilda Streets, providing for the dedication of a total of approximately 6,330 square feet of land needed for street and alley improvements and authorizing the quitclaim - Revenue: $121,335 plus the $20 ordinance publication fee  [01-2477; ORDINANCE 24702; APPROVED]

 

22.       An ordinance abandoning a portion of Mountain Creek Parkway to Courtland Mountain Creek Development, L.P., the abutting owner, containing approximately 542,164 square feet of land located near its intersection with Interstate Highway 20, providing for the dedication of approximately 716,541 square feet of needed street right-of-way, and authorizing the quitclaim - Revenue: $1,500 plus the $20 ordinance publication fee  [01-2478; ORDINANCE 24703; APPROVED]

 

 

DELETIONS:

 

26.       Authorize an increase in the forty-eight-month price agreement with  Brock Paving Industries, Inc. for road hump installation  - Not to exceed $223,540, from $176,460 to $400,000 - Financing: Current Funds  [01-2408]

 

56.       A City Plan Commission authorized hearing to consider a Planned Development District for the South Dallas/Fair Park area on property bounded by the Union Pacific (DART) Railroad, the Southern Pacific Railroad, C.F. Hawn Freeway, the D.P.&L. Easement, Central Expressway (S.M. Wright Freeway), the Southern Pacific Railroad, the Santa Fe Railroad and R.L. Thornton Freeway that will retain existing residential zoning districts, historic districts, and Planned Development Districts within its boundaries, and create five new non-residential sub-districts to replace the existing non-residential zoning that will define new standards for permitted land uses, densities, landscaping, building height, and setbacks, in order to establish appropriate locations for non-residential uses and to minimize their impact on surrounding residential areas and an ordinance implementing the proposal

Recommendation of Staff and CPC:  Approval

Z001-142 (PC)    [01-2438]

 

58.       Application for and an ordinance granting an amendment to Tract C within Planned Development District No. 135 to create a new Subdistrict C-1 to allow a restaurant with a drive-in or drive-through service by right on property presently zoned as Planned Development District No. 135 on the south corner of Phillip Avenue and Fairview Avenue

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

Z001-182 (WE)  [01-2440]

 

61.       A City Plan Commission authorized hearing to consider amendments to Planned Development District No. 193, the Oak Lawn Special Purpose District, with consideration being given to revising standards relating to setbacks, landscaping and parking for residential uses and an ordinance implementing the proposal

Recommendation of Staff and CPC:  Approval

Z001-218 (LS)  [01-2443]

 

64.       Consideration of amendments to the Development Code to allow "shared access single family developments", enabling the creation of residential lots without frontage on the public right-of-way and an ordinance implementing the proposal

Recommendation of Staff and CPC:  Approval

DCA 001-013     [01-2446]