ADDENDUM

 

 AGENDA

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

CITY OF DALLAS

1500 MARILLA

COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL

DALLAS, TEXAS 75201

9:00 A. M.

 

Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance (Council Chambers) [09-2742]

 

Agenda Item/Open Microphone Speakers [09-2743]

 

VOTING AGENDA

 

1.         Approval of Minutes of the October 28, 2009 City Council Meeting [09-2744; APPROVED]

 

CONSENT AGENDA [09-2745; APPROVED]

 

Business Development & Procurement Services

 

2.         Authorize a purchase of four temporary storage containers to be used by Sanitation Services - VE Enterprises, lowest responsible bidder of two - Not to exceed $100,160 - Financing: Current Funds [09-2746; APPROVED]

 

3.         Authorize a three-year service contract for application hosting services, integration support, training and ongoing technical support of an electronic information notification system - GovDelivery, Inc., only proposer - Not to exceed $126,425 - Financing: Current Funds (subject to annual appropriations) [09-2747; APPROVED]

 

4.         Authorize a one-time service contact for maintenance and acid wash of the emergency vapor scrubber system for Water Utilities - Festac Building Constructors, Inc., lowest responsible bidder of two - Not to exceed $85,800 - Financing: Water Utilities Current Funds [09-2748; APPROVED]

 

5.         Authorize a one-year service contract for an ex-offender re-entry program - Safer Dallas Better Dallas in the amount of $489,993 and Southwest Behavioral Systems, Inc., in the amount of $59,000, most advantageous proposers of two - Total not to exceed $548,993 - Financing: Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Funds ($385,971), Bureau of Justice Assistance Grant Funds ($104,022), 2008-09 Community Development Block Grant - Recovery Funds ($59,000) [09-2749; APPROVED AS AN INDIVIDUAL ITEM]

 

6.         Authorize a two-year master agreement for trees, bedding plants, seed and sod - Southwest Wholesale Nursery in the amount of $229,976, John Deere Landscapes in the amount of $203,354, Baham Nursery & Landscape Co. LLC in the amount of $103,951, Cheyenne Construction Group, Inc. in the amount of $67,684, Robert Lee Edison dba Combination Plus Brokers in the amount of $27,415, Justin Seed Company, Inc. in the amount of $22,172 and Harry's Greenhouse, Inc. in the amount of $18,280, lowest responsible bidders of seven - Total not to exceed $672,832 - Financing:  Current Funds ($438,035), Urban Reforestation Funds ($204,100) and Aviation Current Funds ($30,697) [09-2750; APPROVED AS AN INDIVIDUAL ITEM]

 

7.         Authorize a three-year service contract for database access to download audio books, music, videos, e-books and other digital content for the Dallas Public Libraries - OverDrive, Inc., most advantageous proposer of three - Not to exceed $509,200 -Financing: Current Funds (subject to annual appropriations) [09-2751; APPROVED]

 

8.         Authorize a three-year service contract for lift repair and equipment parts - DARR Equipment, Co. in the amount of $165,285 and Equipment Depot, Ltd. in the amount of $158,270, lowest responsible bidders of four - Total not to exceed $323,555 - Financing:  Current Funds ($262,931), and Water Utilities Current Funds ($60,624) (subject to annual appropriations) [09-2752; APPROVED]

 

9.         Authorize a three-year service contract for overhead and gantry crane inspection, maintenance and repair - C & C Professional Services, Inc., lowest responsible bidder of six - Not to exceed $85,415 - Financing: Current Funds ($3,870), Water Utilities Current Funds ($81,545) (subject to annual appropriations) [09-2753; APPROVED]

 

10.       Authorize (1) an increase in funding to the lease agreement with Nortex Modular Space in the amount of $48,222; and (2) an extension to the lease agreement with Nortex Modular Space, through the Texas Multiple Award Schedule, for two modular buildings to be used as Code Compliance district offices at 8789 Adlora Lane and 2502 Shorecrest Drive for the period May 1, 2010 through May 1, 2011 in the amount of $76,602 - Total not to exceed $124,824, from $166,118 to $290,942 - Financing: Current Funds [09-2754; APPROVED]

 

City Attorney's Office

 

11.       Authorize settlement of a claim filed by Diane Inmon, Claim No. 08223175 - Not to exceed $6,900 - Financing: Current Funds [09-2755; APPROVED]

 

12.       Authorize settlement of a claim filed by Onesimo Espinoza-Facundo, Claim No. 08225215 - Not to exceed $8,000 - Financing: Current Funds [09-2756; APPROVED]

 

13.       Authorize settlement of a claim filed by Bobby Lee Williams, Claim No. 07179727 - Not to exceed $15,000 - Financing: Current Funds [09-2757; APPROVED]

 

City Controller’s Office

 

14.       Authorize the execution of the Texas Local Government Investment Pool Participation Agreement between the City and Texas Short Term Asset Reserve Program (TexStar) and the investment of City funds in TexStar - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [09-2758; APPROVED]

 

15.       Authorize the annual adoption of the City’s Investment Policy regarding funds under the City’s control and the investment strategies for each of the funds under the City’s management - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [09-2759; APPROVED]

 

Court & Detention Services

 

16.       Authorize (1) a multi-year Interlocal Agreement with Dallas County and the Texas Department of Transportation in accordance with the Texas Transportation Code to deny registration or re-registration of vehicles if the registered owner has a warrant for delinquent Class C misdemeanor traffic offenses for failure to appear or resolve cases as provided in Chapter 702 - Refusal to Register Vehicle; (2) vehicle registration denial for offenders who fail to pay delinquent civil violations as provided in the Transportation Code, Chapter 707 - Enforcement; (3) payment to Dallas County and/or Department of Transportation appropriate fees charged to recover costs as billed for scofflaw registration denial services; and (4) future agreements with other Texas counties for denial of vehicle registration for eligible Class C misdemeanor and civil cases as authorized in the Transportation Code - Estimated Net Revenue: $223,000 [09-2760; APPROVED]

 

Economic Development

 

17.       Authorize a resolution amending the City of Dallas Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Policy that established the criteria for evaluating proposed TIF Districts in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 311 of the Texas Tax Code, as amended, adopted by Resolution No. 05-0745 on February 23, 2005 to: (1) include the ability to extend the term of existing TIF Districts and establish the criteria under which term extension requests will be evaluated; and (2) clarify the minimum new investment criteria for the creation of new TIF Districts - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [09-2761; APPROVED]

 

                                                                                                            Note:  Item Nos. 18 and 19

            Davis Garden TIF District                                                 must be considered collectively.

 

18.       *     Authorize (1) a development agreement with the Kessler Theater, LLC to dedicate future TIF revenues for eligible project costs related to environmental remediation and demolition, historical façade, and infrastructure improvements located at 1214 West Davis Street and 1215 West 7^th Street in Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number Sixteen (Davis Garden TIF District); and (2) the Davis Garden TIF District Board of Directors to dedicate up to $199,643 from future Davis Garden TIF District revenues in accordance with the development agreement - Not to exceed $199,643 - Financing: Davis Garden TIF District Funds [09-2762; APPROVED]

 

19.       *     A resolution declaring the intent of Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number Sixteen (Davis Garden TIF District) to reimburse the Kessler Theater, LLC up to $199,643 for certain TIF-eligible project costs related to park, open space, and streetscape improvements at 1212 West Davis Street and 1215 West 7^th Street in the Davis Garden TIF District - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [09-2762; APPROVED]

 

                                                                                                            Note:  Item Nos. 20 and 21

            Davis Garden TIF District                                                 must be considered collectively.

 

20.       *     Authorize (1) a development agreement with the SLF III/INCAP, LP to dedicate future TIF revenues for eligible project costs related to engineering and design (design services) for Phase 1 of a new eastbound frontage road for I-30 located between Cockrell Hill Road and Westmoreland Road in Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number Sixteen (Davis Garden TIF District); and (2) the Davis Garden TIF District Board of Directors to dedicate up to $436,919 from future Davis Garden TIF District revenues in accordance with the development agreement - Not to exceed $436,919 - Financing: Davis Garden TIF District Funds [09-2763; APPROVED AS AN INDIVIDUAL ITEM]

 

21.       *     A resolution declaring the intent of Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number Sixteen (Davis Garden TIF District) to reimburse the SLF III/INCAP, LP up to $436,919 for certain TIF-eligible project costs related to engineering and design (design services) for Phase 1 of a new eastbound frontage road for I-30 located between Cockrell Hill Road and Westmoreland Road in the Davis Garden TIF District - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [09-2763; APPROVED AS AN INDIVIDUAL ITEM]

 

                                                                                                            Note:  Item Nos. 22 and 23

            Davis Garden TIF District                                                 must be considered collectively.

 

22.       *     Authorize (1) a development agreement with TF Development, LP to dedicate future TIF revenues for eligible project costs related to environmental remediation, infrastructure and public right-away improvements located at 32 Pinnacle Park Boulevard in Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number Sixteen (Davis Garden TIF District); and (2) the Davis Garden TIF District Board of Directors to dedicate up to $2,071,197 from future Davis Garden TIF District revenues in accordance with the development agreement - Not to exceed $2,071,197 - Financing: Davis Garden TIF District Funds [09-2764; APPROVED AS AN INDIVIDUAL ITEM]

 

23.       *     A resolution declaring the intent of Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number Sixteen (Davis Garden TIF District) to reimburse TF Development, LP up to $2,071,197 for certain TIF-eligible project costs related to environmental remediation, infrastructure and public right-away improvements at 32 Pinnacle Park Boulevard in the Davis Garden TIF District - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [09-2764; APPROVED AS AN INDIVIDUAL ITEM]

 

Housing/Community Services

 

24.       Authorize a contract with Community Dental Care, Inc. for the continuation of dental health services to low-income seniors over age 60 for the period October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010 - Not to exceed $96,090 - Financing:  Current Funds [09-2765; APPROVED]

 

25.       Authorize a twelve-month contract with Phoenix Houses of Texas, Inc. for residential substance abuse services for low-income medically indigent adolescents for the period October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010 - Not to exceed $65,000 - Financing:  2009-10 Community Development Block Grant Funds [09-2766; APPROVED]

 

26.       Authorize a loan in the amount of $2,000,000 at 0% interest to South Dallas/Fair Park Innercity Community Development Corporation (ICDC) for the acquisition of improved and unimproved properties including associated closing costs, relocation, environmental remediation, or demolition costs for the purpose of constructing residential, retail, commercial, or mixed-use redevelopment as part of an adopted Economic Development and Transit Oriented Development Plan - Not to exceed $2,000,000 - Financing: 2006 Bond Funds (subject to the future sale of bonds) [09-2767; APPROVED AS AN INDIVIDUAL ITEM]

 

27.       Authorize a loan in the amount of $2,500,000 at 0% interest to Dallas Housing Authority for infrastructure improvements for a 206-unit apartment project located at 6601 Bexar Street - Turner Courts within the Bexar Street Redevelopment Corridor - Not to exceed $2,500,000 - Financing: 2006 Bond Funds (subject to appropriation and the future sale of bonds) [09-2768; CORRECTED ON THE ADDENDUM; APPROVED]

 

28.       Authorize a secured, no interest, forgivable loan pursuant to the Residential Development Acquisition Loan Program in the amount of $380,000 to Shared Housing Center, Inc. for acquisition and related acquisition costs of unimproved property located at 4611 East Side Avenue for the development of a 20-unit facility for transitional housing for homeless single-parents - Not to exceed $380,000 - Financing: 2007-08 Community Development Block Grant Funds ($82,951) and 2008-09 Community Development Block Grant Funds ($297,049) [09-2769; APPROVED]

 

29.       Authorize the Dallas Housing Acquisition and Development Corporation (the “Land Bank”) to enter into a one-year contract, with five one-year renewal options, with Consolidated Consulting Group, LLC to provide environmental land analysis including a transaction screen analysis and other environmental services, if needed, on lots scheduled to be purchased by the Land Bank - Not to exceed $287,500 - Financing:  2003 Bond Funds [09-2770; APPROVED]

 

30.       Authorize the Dallas Housing Acquisition and Development Corporation (the “Land Bank”) to enter into a one-year contract, with five one-year renewal options, with TJD Lawn Care & Cleaning Services to provide maintenance on lots acquired by the Land Bank - Not to exceed $225,000 - Financing: Dallas Urban Land Bank Demonstration Program Funds [09-2771; APPROVED]

 

31.       Authorize (1) approval of the development plan submitted to the Dallas Housing Acquisition and Development Corporation by Dallas City Homes for the construction of an affordable house; and (2) the exchange of the deed restrictions from 1 vacant lot previously purchased from the Dallas Housing Acquisition and Development Corporation located at 4538 Gurley Avenue to a comparable lot owned by Dallas City Homes located at 4826 Parry Avenue - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [09-2772; APPROVED]

 

32        Authorize (1) approval of the development plan submitted to the Dallas Housing Acquisition and Development Corporation by Dallas Neighborhood Alliance for Habitat, Inc. for the construction of affordable houses, (2) the sale of 4 vacant lots located in the Exeter/Lancaster Corridor from Dallas Housing Acquisition and Development Corporation to Dallas Neighborhood Alliance for Habitat, Inc.; and (3) execution of a release of non-tax liens included in the foreclosure judgment, pre-judgment non-tax liens not included in the judgment, and post-judgment non-tax liens, if any (list attached) - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [09-2773; APPROVED]

 

33.       Authorize (1) approval of the development plan submitted to the Dallas Housing Acquisition and Development Corporation by Dallas Neighborhood Alliance for Habitat, Inc. for the construction of affordable houses; (2) the sale of 13 vacant lots located in the Rochester Park/Bexar Street area from Dallas Housing Acquisition and Development Corporation to Dallas Neighborhood Alliance for Habitat, Inc.; and (3) execution of a release of non-tax liens included in the foreclosure judgment, pre-judgment non-tax liens not included in the judgment, and post-judgment non-tax liens, if any (list attached) - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [09-2774; APPROVED]

 

34.       Authorize (1) approval of the development plan submitted to the Dallas Housing Acquisition and Development Corporation by Dallas Neighborhood Alliance for Habitat, Inc. for the construction of affordable houses; (2) the sale of 22 vacant lots located in the Ideal/Bexar Street Area from Dallas Housing Acquisition and Development Corporation to Dallas Neighborhood Alliance for Habitat, Inc.; and (3) execution of a release of non-tax liens included in the foreclosure judgment, pre-judgment non-tax liens not included in the judgment, and post-judgment non-tax liens, if any (list attached) - Financing:  No cost consideration to the City [09-2775; APPROVED]

 

Library

 

35.       Authorize (1) the acceptance of a Loan Star Libraries Grant from the Texas State Library and Archives Commission for improving public access to library resources and services at the Dallas Public Library for the period September 1, 2009 through August 31, 2010; and (2) execution of the grant agreement - $340,333 - Financing: Loan Star Libraries Grant Funds [09-2776; APPROVED]

 

Office of Financial Services

 

36.       Authorize (1) the acceptance of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009: Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant in the amount of $12,787,300 from the U. S. Department of Energy to improve energy efficiency and conservation for the period September 21, 2009 through September 20, 2012; and (2) execution of the grant agreement- Total not to exceed $12,787,300 - Financing: U. S. Department of Energy Grant Funds [09-2777; APPROVED]

 

Office of Management Services

 

37.       Authorize (1) the acceptance of the 2009 Homeland Security Grant from the Department of Homeland Security, which includes the Urban Area Security Initiative, the State Homeland Security Program and the Metropolitan Medical Response System to provide funding for equipment acquisition, planning and training activities to enable the City to respond to natural and man-made disasters for the period August 1, 2009 through April 15, 2012; and (2) execution of the grant agreement - Not to exceed $7,420,551 - Financing: U.S. Department of Homeland Security Grant Funds [09-2778; APPROVED]

 

Park & Recreation

 

38.       Authorize an Interlocal Agreement between the Dallas Independent School District (DISD) and the City for Provision of Enhanced Enrichment Program at thirty-six DISD sites from December 1, 2009 through August 31, 2012 - Estimated Annual Revenue: $252,000 [09-2779; APPROVED]

 

39.     Authorize a contract for the construction of a playground replacement at Wheatley Park located at 3700 Meyers Street and an expansion of the existing playground at Opportunity Park located at 3105 Pine Street - Primestar Development Corporation dba Primestar Construction, lowest responsible bidder of eight - $169,394 - Financing: 2006 Bond Funds [09-2780; APPROVED]

 

40.       Authorize (1) a contract for the installation of standing wave structures, kayak launch, access trails, parking and access road for the Trinity Standing Wave located at 1900 East Eighth Street with Ark Contracting Services, LLC, best value proposer of two; and (2) execution of a Municipal Corridor Use License Agreement with DART for the Santa Fe Trestle Trail and the Trinity Standing Wave - $3,376,359 - Financing: 1998 Bond Funds ($200,000) and 2006 Bond Funds ($3,176,359) [09-2781; APPROVED]

 

41.       Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 4 to the professional services contract with Halff Associates, Inc. for revisions to electrical plans for emergency generators; revisions to water and wastewater plans; and research, writing, and graphic production for exhibits and interpretive signage for the Children's Aquarium and Sting Ray Bay Exhibit at Fair Park, located at 1462 First Avenue - Not to exceed $176,900, from $746,025 to $922,925 - Financing: 2006 Bond Funds [09-2782; APPROVED]

 

Police

 

42.       Authorize (1) an application for and acceptance of the 2009 Internet Crimes Against Children Continuation Grant supplement from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, for response to the sexual abuse and exploitation of children facilitated by the use of computer technology related to the investigation of Internet-facilitated child exploitation, for the period July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2010; and (2) execution of the grant agreement - Not to exceed $392,624, from $60,681 to $453,305 - Financing: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Grant Funds [09-2783; APPROVED]

 

43.       Authorize Cooperative Working Agreements with Arlington Police Department in the amount of $12,000, Garland Police Department in the amount of $4,500, Longview Police Department in the amount of $13,000, Dallas County District Attorney's Office in the amount of $13,125, Potter County District Attorney's Office in the amount of $4,500, Tarrant County District Attorney's Office in the amount of $12,500, Collin County Sheriff's Office in the amount of $6,000, Taylor County Sheriff's Office in the amount of $4,500, the Dallas Children's Advocacy Center in the amount of $12,000, and the Fox Valley Technical College sponsor of the Internet Crimes Against Children training sessions in the amount of $93,845, for the period July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2010 - Total not to exceed $175,970 - Financing: U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Grant Funds [09-2784; APPROVED]

 

Public Works & Transportation

 

44.       An ordinance amending Chapter 48A of the Dallas City Code to adjust the maximum fees that may be charged for vehicle tow service - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [09-2785; APPROVED; ORDINANCE 27721]

 

45.       Authorize approval of the recommended plan for the proposed alignment of Westmoreland Road from Ninth Street to Sheldon Avenue - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [09-2786; APPROVED]

 

46.       Authorize an increase in the construction contract with Tiseo Paving Company for the reconstruction of two existing railroad track crossings on Pipestone Road and French Settlement Road and additional soil handling associated with water main construction in a contaminated zone for Street Reconstruction Group 03-610 (list attached) - Not to exceed $145,634, from $3,259,813 to $3,405,447 - Financing: 2003 Bond Funds ($95,634) and Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds ($50,000) [09-2787; APPROVED]

 

47.       Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the professional services contract with Lim & Associates, Inc. for additional engineering and surveying services for Sidewalk Improvement Group 03-134 (list attached) - Not to exceed $100,000, from $316,400 to $416,400 - Financing: 2006 Bond Funds [09-2788; APPROVED]

 

Sanitation Services

 

48.       Authorize ordinances granting six franchises for solid waste collection and hauling, pursuant to Chapter XIV, of the City Charter, and Chapter 18, Article IV, of the Dallas City Code (list attached) - Estimated Annual Revenue: $3,500 [09-2789; APPROVED; ORDINANCE NOS. 27722, 27723, 27724, 27725, 27726 AND 27727]

 

Sustainable Development and Construction

 

49.       Authorize a twenty-year parking sublease agreement, with two ten-year renewal options, with the Museum of Nature & Science, Inc. for approximately 139,333 square feet of parking space bounded by Field Street, McKinney Avenue, Laws and Broom Streets for the initial period of January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2031 - Annual Revenue: $388,500 (guaranteed minimum) [09-2790; APPROVED]

 

50.       A resolution authorizing the dedication of a street easement containing approximately 200 square feet of City-owned land to the public, for the purpose of sidewalk and street improvements on Beall Street from Dolphin Road to Herald Alley - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [09-2791; APPROVED]

 

51.             Authorize amendments to the City Plan Commission’s Rules of Procedure relating to various non-substantive changes, revised rules regarding appointment of Committees, revised names and responsibilities for standing committees, creating a new standing committee, the Trinity River Committee, and revising how items are placed on the agenda - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [09-2792; APPROVED]

 

52.       An ordinance amending Chapter 53, Dallas Building Code, and Chapter 57, Dallas One- and Two-Family Dwelling Code; expanding the water conservation requirements for one and two-family dwellings, and the cool roof requirements for commercial buildings less than 50,000 square feet of floor area to include the installation of vegetated roofs in roofs with slopes of 2:12 or less - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [09-2793; DELETED ON THE ADDENDUM]

 

53.       An ordinance granting a private license to Ben E. Keith Company for a total of approximately 1,399 square feet of land to construct, install, use and maintain subsurface conduits for fiber optic data connectivity under portions of Wyche Boulevard and Record Crossing Street rights-of-way - Revenue: $1,000 annually plus the $20 ordinance publication fee [09-2794; APPROVED; ORDINANCE 27728]

 

54.       An ordinance granting a revocable license to Dallas Area Rapid Transit for the use of approximately 1,578 square feet of land to construct, install and maintain a metal sculpture, bench, landscaping, irrigation, lighting and a sidewalk on portions of Good-Latimer Expressway right-of-way located near its intersection with Elm Street - Revenue: $2,414 one-time fee plus the $20 ordinance publication fee [09-2795; APPROVED; ORDINANCE 27729]

 

55.       An ordinance abandoning portions of three sanitary sewer easements to Neighbors United for Quality Education, Inc., the abutting owner, containing a total of approximately 2,902 square feet of land located near the intersection of Lindsley Avenue and Tenison Memorial Road - Revenue: $5,400 plus the $20 ordinance publication fee [09-2796; APPROVED; ORDINANCE 27730]

 

56.       An ordinance abandoning a portion of a utility easement to Amy A. Zicarelli and Thomas Michael Zicarelli, the abutting owners, containing approximately 1,180 square feet of land located near the intersection of Park and Wedgewood Lanes - Revenue: $5,400 plus the $20 ordinance publication fee [09-2797; APPROVED; ORDINANCE 27731]

 

57.       An ordinance abandoning certain air rights over a portion of Worth Street to Baylor Health Care System, the abutting owner, containing approximately 2,212 square feet of air space located near its intersection with Hall Street and authorizing the quitclaim - Revenue: $119,448 plus the $20 ordinance publication fee [09-2798; APPROVED AS AN INDIVIDUAL ITEM; ORDINANCE 27732]

 

Trinity Watershed Management

 

58.       Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the contract with Dannenbaum Engineering Company for additional design services related to the design of erosion control improvements for 6707 Cliffwood Drive and 2617 Blackstone Drive - Not to exceed $43,817, from $134,971 to $178,788 - Financing: 2003 Bond Funds [09-2799; APPROVED AS AN INDIVIDUAL ITEM]

 

Water Utilities

 

59.       Authorize a contract for the installation of a 20-inch recycled water main extension, Phase 1 - John Burns Construction Company of Texas, Inc., lowest responsible bidder of thirteen - Not to exceed $2,792,409 - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds [09-2800; APPROVED]

 

ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION

 

City Secretary’s Office

 

60.       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) [09-2801; INDIVIDUAL; APPOINTMENTS MADE TO BOARDS]

 

PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED ACTIONS

 

Sustainable Development and Construction

 

            ZONING CASES – CONSENT [09-2802]

 

61.       A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a Specific Use Permit for a Commercial parking lot or garage on property within the Tract IIf Subdistrict of Planned Development District No. 225, H/25, the State Thomas Historic District, on the east corner of Allen Street and Thomas Avenue [09-2803; HEARING CLOSED; CPC RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWED; ORDINANCE 27733]

            Recommendation of Staff and CPC:  Approval for a two-year period, subject to a site plan and conditions

            Z089-191(RB)

 

62.       A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting an R-7.5(A) Single Family District on property zoned an A(A) Agricultural District on the east side of Prater Road, south of LBJ Freeway [09-2804; HEARING CLOSED; CPC RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWED; ORDINANCE 27734]

            Recommendation of Staff and CPC:  Approval

            Z089-249(MAW)

 

63.       A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a Specific Use Permit for a private school on property zoned an R-7.5(A) Single Family District located on the southwest corner of Gus Thomasson Road and Shiloh Road 09-2805; HEARING CLOSED; CPC RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWED; ORDINANCE 27735]

            Recommendation of Staff and CPC:  Approval for a five-year period with eligibility for automatic renewals for additional five-year periods, subject to a revised site plan, landscape plan and conditions

            Z089-255(WE)

 

            ZONING CASES - CONSENT (Continued)

 

64.       A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a Specific Use Permit for a private recreation center, club, or area on property zoned an NO(A) Neighborhood Office District on the west line of White Rock Trail, north of Walnut Hill Lane [09-2806; HEARING CLOSED; APPROVED AS AMENDED; ORDINANCE 27736]

            Recommendation of Staff and CPC:  Approval for a five-year period with eligibility for automatic renewals for additional five-year periods, subject to a site plan, landscape plan and conditions

            Z089-256(WE)

 

65.       A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting an amendment to Planned Development District No. 781 for MF-2(A) Multifamily District uses and an ordinance granting a Specific Use Permit for office/medical clinic uses located on the northeast line of Emerald Isle, north of Garland Road [09-2807; HEARING CLOSED; CPC RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWED; ORDINANCE NOS. 27737 AND 27738]

            Recommendation of Staff and CPC:  Approval of an amendment of Planned Development District No. 781 and approvalof a Specific Use Permit for a five-year period, subject to a site plan and conditions

            Z089-258(WE)

 

            ZONING CASES - INDIVIDUAL

 

66.       A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a Planned Development District for a General merchandise or food store greater than 3,500 square feet, limited to  a food store, Surface parking, and R-7.5(A) Single Family District Uses on property zoned as Planned Development District No. 129, a P(A) Parking District, and an R-7.5(A) Single Family District on property generally bounded by University Boulevard, Inwood Road, Wateka Drive, both sides of Robin Road, and the northwest corner of University Boulevard and Inwood Road [09-2808; DELETED ON THE ADDENDUM]

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

            Recommendation of CPC: Denial

            Z089-227(RB)

 

67.       A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a Specific Use Permit for gas drilling and production within Tract 1 of Planned Development District No. 741 for MU-3 Mixed Use District uses and an A(A) Agricultural District and deed restrictions volunteered by the applicant on east of Belt Line Road, north of Hackberry Road [09-2809; HEARING OPEN; HOLD UNDER ADVISEMENT UNTIL DECEMBER 9, 2009]

            Recommendation of Staff:  Approval for a ten-year period with eligibility for automatic renewal of additional ten-year periods, subject to a site/operation plan for drilling, a site/operation plan for production, and staff’s recommended conditions and approval of the deed restrictions volunteered by the applicant.

            Recommendation of CPC:  Approval for a twenty-year period with eligibility for automatic renewal of additional ten-year periods, subject to a site/operation plan for drilling, a site/operation plan for production, and conditions and approval of the deed restrictions volunteered by the applicant

            Z089-244(WE)

 

68.       A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a Specific Use Permit for a Pedestrian skybridge on property within Subarea A of Planned Development District No. 749 for mixed uses, the Baylor University Medical Special Purpose District, located on Worth Street between Hall Street and Washington Street [09-2810; HEARING CLOSED; CPC RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWED; ORDINANCE 27739]

            Recommendation of Staff and CPC:  Approval for a 40-year time period, subject to a site plan, elevation plan and conditions

            Z089-119(WE)

 

69.       A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a Specific Use Permit for a Medical clinic on property within the Tract 1a portion of Planned Development District No. 225, H/25, the State Thomas Special Purpose District, on the northwest line of Thomas Avenue, north of Fairmount Street [09-2811; HEARING CLOSED; CPC RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWED; ORDINANCE 27740]

            Recommendation of Staff and CPC:  Approval for a three-year and seven month period, subject to a site plan and conditions

            Z089-267(RB)

 

            ZONING CASES - UNDER ADVISEMENT - INDIVIDUAL

 

70.       A public hearing to receive comments regarding a City Council authorized hearing to determine proper zoning on property zoned an MU-2 Mixed Use District, CS Commercial Service District, IM Industrial Manufacturing District, with Specific Use Permit No. 1484 for Commercial Amusement (Inside) for Class A Dance Hall with consideration given to appropriate zoning for that area including use, development standards, parking, landscaping, sign, and other appropriate regulations in an area generally bounded by Interstate 35 and Interstate 30 to the northwest, the Union Pacific Railroad right-of-way to the northeast, the DART Railroad right-of-way to southeast, and the Trinity Levee to the southwest and an ordinance granting a new subarea within Planned Development District No. 784, the Trinity River Corridor Special Purpose District  [09-2812; HEARING OPEN; HOLD UNDER ADVISEMENT UNTIL APRIL 14, 2010]

            Recommendation of Staff and CPC: Approval of a new subarea and form districts within Planned Development District No. 784, the Trinity River Corridor Special Purpose District, subject to conditions and a regulating plan for property located southeast of Interstate 35 and Interstate 30, with retention of Specific Use Permit No. 1484 andno change of zoning to property generally bounded by Cadiz Street, the existing sumps, Industrial Boulevard, and the Union Pacific Railroad

            Z067-147(SA)

            Note:  This item was considered by the City Council at public hearings on December 10, 2008, and February 25 and May 27, 2009, and was held under advisement until November 9, 2009, with the public hearing open.

 

BENEFIT ASSESSMENT HEARINGS

 

Public Works & Transportation

 

71.       A benefit assessment hearing to receive comments on street paving and storm drainage for Stedman Drive from existing concrete pavement north of Stedman Circle to Davenport Road, and at the close of the hearing, authorize an ordinance levying assessments - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [09-2813; HEARING CLOSED; APROVED; ORDINANCE 27741]

 

72.       A benefit assessment hearing to receive comments on street paving, storm drainage, water and wastewater main improvements for Street Group 03-445, and at the close of the hearing, authorize an ordinance levying benefit assessments, and a construction contract with SYB Construction Company, Inc., lowest responsible bidder of fifteen(list attached) - Not to exceed $1,832,758 - Financing: 2003 Bond Funds ($1,145,247) Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds ($674,855) and Water Utilities Capital Construction Funds ($12,656) [09-2814-01 AND 09-2814-02; HEARING CLOSED; APROVED; ORDINANCE 27742]

 

MISCELLANEOUS HEARINGS

 

Economic Development

                                                                                                            Note:  Item Nos. 73 and 74

            Oak Cliff Gateway TIF District                                         must be considered collectively.

 

73.       *     A public hearing to receive comments on amendments to Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number Three (Oak Cliff Gateway TIF District) and the Project Plan and Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan for the Oak Cliff Gateway TIF District to: (1) extend the term of the TIF District for a 10 year period from December 31, 2012 to December 31, 2022, effective January 1, 2013; (2) decrease taxing jurisdictions participation rate in the 10-year extended term; (3) increase the geographic area of the TIF District to include two adjacent properties totaling approximately 30 acres; (4) increase the total Oak Cliff Gateway TIF budget from $5,285,263 NPV (approximately $13,001,357 total dollars) to $10,066,977 NPV (approximately $33,432,572 total dollars), an increase of $4,781,714, NPV ($20,431,215 total dollars); (5) create a TIF Grant Program within the District; and (6) make corresponding modifications to the Oak Cliff Gateway TIF District map and Project Plan - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [09-2815; HEARING CLOSED]

 

74.       *     An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 21466, previously approved on November 11, 1992, as amended, Ordinance No. 23033, previously approved on February 12, 1997 and Ordinance No. 25841, previously approved on January 12, 2005, to reflect these amendments - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [09-2815; APPROVED; ORDINANCE 27743]

 

                                                                                                            Note:  Item Nos. 75 and 76

            Oak Cliff Gateway TIF District                                         must be considered collectively.

 

75.       *     Authorize (1) a development agreement with Lang Partners, LLC to dedicate future TIF revenues for eligible project costs related to environmental remediation and demolition, and public infrastructure improvements to be located at 1335 North Zang Boulevard in Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number Three (Oak Cliff Gateway TIF District); and (2) the Oak Cliff Gateway TIF District Board of Directors to dedicate up to $5,500,000 from future Oak Cliff Gateway TIF District revenues in accordance with the development agreement - Not to exceed $5,500,000 - Financing: Oak Cliff Gateway TIF District Funds [09-2816; APPROVED]

 

76.       *     A resolution declaring the intent of Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number Three (Oak Cliff Gateway TIF District) to reimburse Lang Partners, LLC up to $5,500,000 for certain TIF-eligible project costs related to 1335 North Zang Boulevard in the Oak Cliff Gateway TIF District - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [09-2817; APPROVED]

 

MISCELLANEOUS HEARINGS

 

Office of Management Services

 

77.       A public hearing to receive comments on a proposed municipal setting designation to prohibit the use of groundwater as potable water beneath properties owned by Lyda Hunt - Caroline Trusts and GT 94 LP located near the intersection of Willowbrook Lane and Northwest Highway and adjacent street right-of-way, and an ordinance authorizing support of the issuance of a municipal setting designation to Lyda Hunt - Caroline Trusts by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and prohibiting the use of groundwater beneath the designated property as potable water - Financing: No cost consideration to the City  [09-2818; HEARING CLOSED; APPROVED; ORDINANCE 27744]

            Recommendation of Staff:  Approval

 

Sustainable Development and Construction

 

78.       A public hearing to receive comments regarding a proposal for and an ordinance changing the name of Toluca Avenue (also known as South R.L. Thornton Service Road West) between Granger Street and Louisiana Avenue to Goyens Drive - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [09-2819; HEARING CLOSED; APPROVED; ORDINANCE 27745]

ADDENDUM

ADDITIONS:

 

CONSENT ADDENDUM

 

Business Development & Procurement Services

 

1.         Authorize (1) the purchase of Virtual Viewer software to conduct research and analysis of police offense records; and (2) a three-year service contract for ongoing maintenance and support - Orion Communications, Inc., only proposer - Not to exceed $202,400 - Financing: Current Funds (subject to annual appropriations) [09-2820; APPROVED]

 

Communication and Information Services

 

2.         Authorize (1) a Memorandum of Understanding among participating local governments for law enforcement incident data sharing via Dallas County Incident Management Software; and (2) Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the Memorandum of Understanding with Dallas County for Dallas Police Department's access to the Dallas County Incident Management database - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [09-2821; APPROVED]

 

Housing/Community Services

 

3.         Authorize (1) an Interlocal Agreement with Dallas County for the provision of homeless assistance services at the Homeless Assistance Center through Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance through September 30, 2010; (2) the receipt and deposit of monthly payments from Dallas County in the amount of $75,000 for the period October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010, total amount not to exceed $900,000; and (3) thecounting of Dallas County’s monthly payments toward Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance’s required financial contribution for the management and operation of the Homeless Assistance Center, as provided for in the Management Services Contract, Phase II with Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance - Not to exceed $900,000 - Financing: Current Funds [09-2822; APPROVED]

 

4.         A resolution authorizing support of a pre-application waiver for a Texas Department of Housing and Community Affair’s 4% low-income housing tax credit financing for the new construction of the proposed Turner Courts, a 206-unit multifamily development located at 6601 Bexar Street - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [09-2823; APPROVED]

5.         Authorize (1) preliminary adoption of Substantial Amendment No. 4 to the FY 2008-09 Consolidated Plan for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program to reduce the required acquisition discount from 15% to 1%, to allow for foreclosed unimproved property to be acquired, and to add MAPSCO pages 53, 69, and 69A to the defined Areas of Greatest Need; and (2) a public hearing to be held on December 9, 2009 to receive comments on Substantial Amendment No. 4 to the Consolidated Plan - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [09-2824; APPROVED]

 

6.         Authorize (1) a public hearing to be held on December 9, 2009, to receive comments on amendments to the proposed City of Dallas submission of an application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Section 108 Guarantee Loan Program loan to increase the loan amount from $5,100,000 to $5,300,000 to fund a loan for Courtyards at La Reunion, LLC for the acquisition of land located at 2201 Fort Worth Avenue, change project scope of work from rehabilitation to demolition and construction of new apartment units, and increase number of apartment units from 64 to 95 with a decrease from 64 to 59 apartment units deed restricted for 15 years for affordability to families with incomes at 80% or less of Area Median Family Income as established by HUD; and at the close of the public hearing, (2) consideration of submission of an application to HUD for a CDBG Section 108 Guarantee Loan Program loan to Courtyards at La Reunion, LLC in an amount not to exceed $5,300,000 - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [09-2825; APPROVED]

 

7.         Authorize (1) a public hearing to be held on December 9, 2009 to receive comments on the proposed City of Dallas submission of an application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for a Community Development Block Grant Section 108 Guarantee Loan Program loan in the amount of $10,350,000 to fund a loan for Orleans at La Reunion, LLC for the acquisition of property at 2300 Fort Worth Avenue and to fund an interest reserve, tenant relocation costs and site improvements for mixed-use development of 220 apartment units with 44 apartment units deed restricted for 15 years for affordability to families with incomes at 80% or less of Area Median Family Income as established by HUD and retail space; and at the close of the public hearing, (2) consideration of submission of an application to HUD for a CDBG Section 108 Guarantee Loan Program loan for Orleans at La Reunion, LLC in an amount not to exceed $10,350,000 - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [09-2826; APPROVED]

 

Human Resources

 

8.         Authorize (1) an application for and acceptance of a American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) grant in the amount of $510,000 from Workforce Solutions of Greater Dallas to be used for environmental quality ongoing city projects for the period November 2009 through February 2010; (2) execution of the Fiscal Agency Agreement between the City of Dallas and Workforce Solutions of Greater Dallas; and (3) execution of the grant agreement - Not to exceed $510,000 - Financing: Adult Development Program Grant Funds [09-2827; APPROVED AS AN INDIVIDUAL ITEM]

 

Office of Financial Services

 

9.         An ordinance extending the term of Ordinance No. 16240, as amended, which granted a franchise to Lone Star Gas Company, a division of ENSERCH, now known as Atmos Energy Corporation, to extend the contract term for an additional four months - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [09-2828; APPROVED; ORDINANCE 27746]

 

Office of Management Services

 

10.       Authorize (1) the application for and acceptance of a grant from the Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division (CJD) under the Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding for law enforcement technology and camera monitoring staff in an amount not to exceed $694,672; and (2) execution of the grant agreement - Not to exceed $694,672 - Financing: Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division State Grant Funds [09-2829; APPROVED]

 

Sustainable Development and Construction

 

11.       Authorize a month-to-month Residential Property Management Agreement for a period of up to six-months with Devonshire Real Estate and Asset Management, L.P. and DRE Management, Inc. for the operation and management of the Acacia Village Apartments, a 179-unit multi-family complex situated on approximately 178,792 square feet of land near the intersection of Park Lane and Ridgecrest Road to be acquired for the construction of the Vickery Meadows Branch Library, for the period November 9, 2009 through May 8, 2010 - Not to exceed $400,000 - Financing: 2006 Bond Funds [09-2830; APPROVED AS AN INDIVIDUAL ITEM]

 

12.       An ordinance amending Section 6-4 of Chapter 6 of the Dallas City Code, establishing authority and procedures for City Council to grant an application for a variance to the spacing requirements for an alcohol business from a public or private school pursuant to Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code Section 109.33(e) - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [09-2831; APPROVED AS AN INDIVIDUAL ITEM; ORDINANCE 27747]

 

ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION

 

ITEMS FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION

 

Mayor and City Council

 

                                                                                                Note:  Addendum Item Nos. 13 and 14

            Chapter 12A of the Dallas City Code                must be considered collectively.

 

13.       *     An ordinance amending Chapter 12A of the Dallas City Code to: (1) provide registration, reporting, recordkeeping, and other requirements for lobbyists appearing before the city; (2) establish lobbyist registration fees; and (3) provide non-registrant disclosure statement requirements for applicants, property owners, and property purchasers who lobby on designated zoning cases and designated public subsidy matters - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [09-2832; APPROVED AS AMENDED; ORDINANCE 27748]

 

14.       *     A resolution authorizing an increase in appropriations in the amount of $134,769, from $1,381,142 to $1,515,911 in the City Secretary's Office budget for the implementation of the lobbyist registration program - Not to exceed $134,769 - Financing: Contingency Reserve Funds [09-2833; APPROVED]

 

15.       An ordinance amending Chapter 15A of the Dallas City Code to restrict the time in which campaign contributions may be made to city council members by applicants in designated zoning cases and designated public subsidy matters and by bidders and proposers on city contracts - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [09-2834; APPROVED; ORDINANCE 27749]

 

16.       A resolution amending Section 7 of the City Council Rules of Procedure to require certain main motions on designated zoning cases and designated public subsidy matters to be seconded two times, with each second made by a different council member - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [09-2835; APPROVED]

 

17.       A resolution revising the policy guidelines for council members and city officials who are board and commission members concerning the solicitation and acceptance of gifts, tickets, meals, travel, lodging, entertainment, and honoraria to include additional reporting requirements - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [09-2836; APPROVED]

 

PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED ACTIONS

 

Sustainable Development and Construction

 

            ZONING CASES - CONSENT

 

18.       A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a Specific Use Permit for a Transit passenger station or transfer center on property zoned an MF-1(A) Multifamily District an NO(A) Neighborhood Office District and the Subarea B portion of Planned Development District No. 758 on the north line of Walnut Hill Lane, west of White Rock Trail [09-2837; HEARING CLOSED; CPC RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWED; ORDINANCE 27750]

            Recommendation of Staff and CPC:  Approval, for a permanent time period, subject to a site plan and conditions

            Z089-241(RB)

 

 

CORRECTION:

 

Housing/Community Services

 

27.       Authorize a loan in the amount of $2,500,000 at 0 4% interest to Dallas Housing Authority for infrastructure improvements for a 206-unit apartment project located at 6601 Bexar Street - Turner Courts within the Bexar Street Redevelopment Corridor - Not to exceed $2,500,000 - Financing: 2006 Bond Funds (subject to appropriation and the future sale of bonds) [09-2768]

 

DELETIONS:

 

Sustainable Development and Construction

 

52.       An ordinance amending Chapter 53, Dallas Building Code, and Chapter 57, Dallas One- and Two-Family Dwelling Code; expanding the water conservation requirements for one and two-family dwellings, and the cool roof requirements for commercial buildings less than 50,000 square feet of floor area to include the installation of vegetated roofs in roofs with slopes of 2:12 or less - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [09-2793]

 

            ZONING CASES - INDIVIDUAL

 

66.       A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a Planned Development District for a General merchandise or food store greater than 3,500 square feet, limited to a food store, Surface parking, and R-7.5(A) Single Family District Uses on property zoned as Planned Development District No. 129, a P(A) Parking District, and an R-7.5(A) Single Family District on property generally bounded by University Boulevard, Inwood Road, Wateka Drive, both sides of Robin Road, and the northwest corner of University Boulevard and Inwood Road

            Recommendation of Staff:  Approval, subject to a development plan, landscape plan, and conditions [09-2808]

            Recommendation of CPC: Denial

            Z089-227(RB)

 

Land Bank (DHADC) Sale of 4 Lots

to Dallas Neighborhood Alliance for Habitat

Agenda Item #32

 

 

 

Land Bank (DHADC) Sale of 13 Lots

to Dallas Neighborhood Alliance for Habitat

Agenda Item #33

 

 

Land Bank (DHADC) Sale of 22 Lots

to Dallas Neighborhood Alliance for Habitat

Agenda Item #34

 

Street Reconstruction Group 03-610

Agenda Item #46

 

 

Sidewalk Improvement Group 03-134

Agenda Item #47

 

 

Franchises for Solid Waste Collection and Hauling

Agenda Item #48

 

 

Street Group 03-445

Agenda Item #72

 

 

 

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