ADDENDUM

 

 

AGENDA

CITY COUNCIL MEETING

DECEMBER 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) [09-2920]

 

Agenda Item/Open Microphone Speakers [09-2921]

 

VOTING AGENDA

 

1.         Approval of Minutes of the November 9, 2009 City Council Meeting [09-2922; APPROVED]

 

CONSENT AGENDA [09-2923; APPROVED]

 

Business Development & Procurement Services

 

2.         Authorize the purchase of three Spherical Immersive Digital Recorder Systems, and three portable Panoramic Still Image Camera Systems, software and training - Orator Plus, Inc., through City of Houston Interlocal Agreement - Not to exceed $135,470 - Financing: U. S. Department of Homeland Security Grant Funds [09-2924; APPROVED]

 

3.         Authorize a five-year concession contract for food and beverage services for three buildings at Fair Park - Velasquez Catering & Concessions, Inc. in an estimated amount of $28,266, Fiesta Enterprises, Inc. in an estimated amount of $22,413 and La-Kam International in an estimated amount of $1,919, highest commission bidder of four - Estimated Annual Revenue: $52,598 [09-2925; APPROVED]

 

4.         Authorize a service contract for the procurement and installation of audio and visual equipment to enhance the system in the Emergency Operation Center at City Hall - Audio Fidelity Communication Corp. dba The Whitlock Group, through Department of Information Resources Cooperative Purchasing Agreement - Not to exceed $134,677 - Financing: Urban Area Security Grant Funds [09-2926; APPROVED]

 

5.         Authorize a three-year master agreement for ammunition for the Dallas Police Department, Court Services and Security Services - Precision Delta Corp. in the amount of $2,242,000 and GT Distributors, Inc. in the amount of $376,800, lowest responsible bidders of two - Total not to exceed $2,618,800 - Financing: Current Funds ($2,464,038) and Confiscated Monies Funds ($154,762) [09-2927; APPROVED]

 

6.         Authorize a three-year master agreement for drafting supplies - Cad & Graphic Supply, Inc. in the amount of $295,028, Archive Supplies, Inc. in the amount of $46,998 and Vanderburg Drafting Supplies, Inc. in the amount of $31,798, lowest responsible bidders of four - Total not to exceed $373,824 - Financing: Current Funds [09-2928; APPROVED]

 

7.         Authorize a three-year service contract for independent evaluation and inspection of Dallas Fire-Rescue ground ladders, pumps and aerial ladders - Fire One, Inc., lowest responsible bidder of two - Not to exceed $201,675 - Financing: Current Funds (subject to annual appropriations) [09-2929; APPROVED AS AN INDIVIDUAL ITEM]

 

8.         Authorize a four-year service contract for helicopter parts, maintenance and service repairs for the Dallas Police Department's Helicopter Unit - Uniflight, LLC in the amount of $2,000,000, AeroMaritime America, Inc. in the amount of $1,580,426, Standard Aero Limited in the amount of $476,081, Radio Masters, Inc. in the amount of $436,998 and Masco Service Corp. in the amount of $49,090, lowest responsible bidders of six - Total not to exceed $4,542,595 - Financing: Current Funds (subject to annual appropriations) [09-2930; APPROVED]

 

9.         Authorize (1) rescinding the three-year service contract with All Facility Services, LLC, previously approved on May 27, 2009, by Resolution No. 09-1310, for overhead door repair, maintenance, parts and labor; and (2) a three-year service contract for overhead door repair, maintenance, parts and labor - Overhead Door Company of Dallas, lowest responsible bidder of three - Not to exceed $2,914,880 - Financing: Current Funds ($2,727,842), Water Utilities Current Funds ($183,036) and Aviation Current Funds ($4,002) (subject to annual appropriations) [09-2931; APPROVED]

 

10.       Authorize (1) rescinding the five-year service contract with All Star Cleaning USA, previously approved on August 22, 2007, by Resolution No. 07-2340, for janitorial services at the Dallas Fire-Rescue training facility; and (2) a five-year service contract for janitorial services at the Dallas Fire-Rescue training facility - General Building Maintenance, lowest responsible bidder of four - Not to exceed $241,084 - Financing: Current Funds (subject to annual appropriations) [09-2932; APPROVED]

 

City Attorney's Office

 

11.       Authorize settlement of the lawsuit styled Daniel Lopez v. City of Dallas, Cause No. 09-00185-F - Not to exceed $7,500 - Financing: Current Funds [09-2933; APPROVED]

 

12.       Authorize settlement of the lawsuit styled Corey Raye v. City of Dallas, Cause No. 09-03730-B - Not to exceed $7,500 - Financing: Current Funds [09-2934; APPROVED]

 

13.       Authorize settlement of the lawsuit styled Lilian Romero v. City of Dallas, Cause No. 09-00120-B - Not to exceed $6,000 - Financing: Current Funds [09-2935; APPROVED]

 

14.       Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the professional services contract with the law firm of Bell, Nunnally & Martin, LLP for additional legal services necessary for representation of the City in the lawsuit styled Helen Watts v. City of Dallas, Cause No. 08-13000-A, and Leanne Siri v. City of Dallas, Cause No. 09-04875-A, and for claims made against the City on behalf of city employees Sherri Lopez, Sheila Schulte-De Albrecht, Diana Salinas and Cheryl Hill, and any lawsuits subsequently filed related to these claims - Not to exceed $300,000, from $525,000 to $825,000 - Financing: Current Funds [09-2936; APPROVED]

 

Code Compliance

 

15.       An ordinance amending Chapter 27 of the Dallas City Code to provide requirements, procedures, and fees for the registration of non-owner occupied rental property in the city - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [09-2937; APPROVED AS AMENDED; ORDINANCE 27751]

 

Economic Development

 

16.       Authorize an amendment to the development agreement with Bellview Condo Associates I, Ltd., previously approved on August 9, 2006, by Resolution No. 06-2022, as amended, in Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number Four (Cedars TIF District) to: (1) extend the project deadline from March 31, 2009 to December 31, 2010; and (2) amend Exhibit A, the TIF Public Improvements Cost Estimates - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [09-2938; APPROVED]

 

17.       Authorize an amendment to the development agreement with INCAP Master Development, LLC, previously approved on May 28, 2008, by Resolution No. 08-1585, in Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number Sixteen (Davis Garden TIF District) to: (1) add the completion date for the design of the median improvements component of December 31, 2010; (2) extend the completion deadline for the median improvements from July 15, 2010 to December 31, 2011; and (3) adjust the priority status of TIF reimbursement for the project to account for the additional time required to complete the median improvements on Davis Street between Hampton and Montclair Roads - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [09-2939; APPROVED]

 

18.       Authorize an amendment to the economic development grant agreement with NEC Lake June & Masters, L.P., previously approved on June 25, 2008, by Resolution No. 08-1886, to: (1) extend the substantial completion date from December 31, 2009  to June 30, 2010; and (2) revise the job creation date from December 31, 2009 to June 30, 2010 with NEC Lake June & Masters, L.P. for the related improvements and redevelopment of the Lake June Plaza Shopping Center located at Lake June Road and Masters Drive - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [09-2940; APPROVED]

 

Equipment & Building Services

 

19.       Authorize a professional services contract with Zeit Energy, LLC. to provide engineering design and management administration services for construction of compressed natural gas fueling facilities at Southeast Service Center located at 2768 Municipal Street and Northwest Service Center located at 9807 Harry Hines Boulevard - Not to exceed $118,585 - Financing: Current Funds [09-2941; APPROVED]

 

20.       Authorize (1) a contract for lighting retrofits at 113 City facilities and parking lots with Facility Solutions Group, Inc., lowest responsible bidder of four, in an amount not to exceed $2,391,000 (list attached); (2) the receipt and deposit of funds from Oncor's Rebate Program for energy efficiency rebates in the amount of $520,000 in the Energy Management Fund; and (3) the establishment of appropriations in the amount of $520,000 in the Energy Management Fund - Total not to exceed $2,911,000 - Financing: U S Department of Energy Grant Funds [09-2942; APPROVED]

 

21.       Authorize a professional services contract with Priority Power Management, LLC for consulting services needed to provide expert electricity procurement assistance for all buildings maintained by the City, to include the preparation of electricity specifications, evaluation of proposals, evaluation of retail energy providers, contract negotiations, and locking rates for the contract period - Not to exceed $177,255 - Financing: Current Funds ($152,255) and Water Utilities Current Funds ($25,000) [09-2943; APPROVED]

 

22.       Authorize (1) an increase in the contract with Gilbert May, Inc. dba Phillips/May Corporation for additional work necessary for infrastructure improvements for the Hall of State Improvement and Restoration located at 3939 Grand Avenue; and (2) the addition of twenty-four days to the contract - Not to exceed $151,057, from $6,378,407 to $6,529,464 - Financing: 2006 Bond Funds [09-2944; APPROVED]

 

23.       Authorize a construction contract for the renovation of the L1 Level, second floor Children’s Center and the fifth floor restrooms in the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library located at 1515 Young Street - Mega Contractors, Inc., lowest responsible bidder of six - Not to exceed $2,639,000 - Financing: 2003 Bond Funds ($1,063,236), Private Funds ($318,956) and 2006 Bond Funds ($1,256,808) [09-2945; APPROVED]

 

Housing/Community Services

 

24.       Authorize an Interlocal Agreement with Dallas County Hospital District dba Parkland Health & Hospital System to provide geriatric health services to low and moderate income seniors age 60 and older for the period November 1, 2009 through September 30, 2010 - Not to exceed $129,677 - Financing: 2009-10 Community Development Block Grant Funds [09-2946; APPROVED]

 

25.       Authorize (1) the private sale under the Land Assembly process through the Land Transfer Program, pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 34 of the Texas Property Tax Code, by Quitclaim Deed of one unimproved property located at 3313 Beall Street acquired by the taxing authorities from the Sheriff's Sale to Central Dallas Community Development Corporation, a qualified non-profit organization; and (2) execution of a release of non-tax liens included in the foreclosure judgment and post-judgment non-tax liens, if any, for the property located at 3313 Beall Street - Revenue: $6,327 [09-2947; APPROVED AS AN INDIVIDUAL ITEM]

 

26.       A resolution declaring one unimproved property located at 3331 Beall Street unwanted and unneeded and authorizing its conveyance to Central Dallas Community Development Corporation, a qualified non-profit organization, through the Land Transfer Program - Revenue: $1,000 [09-2948; APPROVED AS AN INDIVIDUAL ITEM]

 

27.       Authorize (1) the Dallas Housing Finance Corporation to drawdown $25,000,000 of its tax-exempt bond allocation from the Housing Economic Recovery Act Emergency Volume Cap to convert into $6,250,000 Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCCs) Authority to provide MCCs to low-to-moderate income first-time homebuyers purchasing homes in the City of Dallas; and (2) approval of the plan related to that financing - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [09-2949; APPROVED]

 

28.       Authorize the reconstruction on-site of seven homes in accordance with the Reconstruction/SHARE Program Statement requirements for the properties located at 4238 Carl Street in the amount of $87,500, 3623 Palacios Avenue in the amount of $87,500, 4618 Underwood Street in the amount of $87,500, 3923 Sonora Avenue in the amount of $87,500, 3622 Lovingood Drive in the amount of $87,500, 6297 Denham Circle in the amount of $87,500 and 2334 Pine Street in the amount of $87,500 - Total not to exceed $612,500 - Financing: 2007-08 Community Development Block Grant Reprogramming Funds [09-2950; APPROVED]

 

29.       Authorize modifications to the Reconstruction/SHARE Program Statement to increase the maximum Reconstruction Program Assistance Type One loan amount from $87,500 to $93,400 - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [09-2951; APPROVED]

 

30.       Authorize an amendment to the professional services contract with Building Community Workshop, whereby Building Community Workshop is providing research, recommendations, design and construction documents for the Reconstruction/SHARE Program, in order to provide for an extension of certain deadlines - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [09-2952; APPROVED]

 

31.       Authorize (1) a public hearing to be held on January 13, 2010 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 $5,500,000 to fund a loan for Lang Partners, LLC for the acquisition of property at 1340 Plowman Avenue and to fund interest reserve, public infrastructure, demolition and site improvements for development of 260 apartment units with 52 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 and office space; and at the close of the public hearing, (2) consideration of submission of the application to HUD for a CDBG Section 108 Guarantee Loan Program loan for Lang Partners, LLC in an amount not to exceed $5,500,000 - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [09-2953; APPROVED]

 

32.       Authorize (1) a public hearing to be held on January 13, 2010 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 (CDBG) Section 108 Guarantee Loan Program loan in the amount of $7,600,000 to fund a loan for FC Continental Complex, L.P., for the conversion of a vacant commercial building at 1810 Commerce Street into 199 apartment units with 40 units for individuals and families with incomes at 80% or less of Area Median Family Income as established by HUD and to fund an interest reserve; 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 FC Continental Complex, L.P., in an amount not to exceed $7,600,000 - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [09-2954; APPROVED]

 

Human Resources

 

33.       Authorize adoption of the City’s Master Plan Document that governs the City’s 2010 Employee and Retiree Health Benefits Plans (self-funded Preferred Provider Organizations), including the Flexible Benefits Plan (Section 125) - Total cost is based on the number of employees/retiree participants in the plan - Financing: Employee Benefits Current Funds (subject to appropriations) [09-2955; APPROVED]

 

Office of Cultural Affairs

 

34.       Authorize approval of the proposed Park and Recreation Public Art Plan for the 2006 Bond Program in compliance with the City’s Public Art Ordinance of the Dallas City Code, Chapter 2, Article X, and as approved by the Cultural Affairs Commission and the Park and Recreation Board - Financing:  No cost consideration to the City [09-2956; APPROVED AS AN INDIVIDUAL ITEM]

 

35.       Authorize (1) the acceptance of five grants from the Texas Commission on the Arts to provide cultural services for the period October 1, 2009 through August 31, 2010; and (2) execution of the grant agreements - Not to exceed $73,000 - Financing: Texas Commission on the Arts Grant Funds [09-2957; APPROVED]

 

36.       Authorize a contract with Sonia King for the fabrication and installation of a site-specific artwork to be installed on the front entrance wall of the lobby of the Pleasant Grove Library - Not to exceed $31,938 - Financing: 2003 Bond Funds [09-2958; APPROVED]

 

37.       Authorize a contract with Emmanuel Gillespie for the fabrication and installation of a site-specific artwork to be installed in the triangular median at the intersection of the Bexar and Ghent Streets - Not to exceed $68,325 - Financing: 2003 Bond Funds ($44,025), 2004-05 Community Development Block Grant Funds ($16,624), and 2006-07 Community Development Block Grant Funds ($7,676) [09-2959; APPROVED]

 

38.       Authorize a contract with ie creative artworks, incorporatedfor the fabrication and installation of a site-specific artwork at the Texas Discovery Gardens - Not to exceed $266,400 - Financing: 1998 Bond Funds ($116,290), 2003 Bond Funds ($54,036) and 2006 Bond Funds ($96,074) [09-2960; APPROVED]

 

Office of Management Services

 

39.       An ordinance approving Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Board Resolution No. 2009-10-211 which amends Chapters 2, 3 and Appendix I of the Code of Rules and Regulations of the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport Board, as amended, to: (1) prohibit persons from leaving vehicles unattended; (2) increase parking penalties; (3) delete requirements for the distribution of literature in terminals; and (4) add the Stone Meyers Parkway roadway extension to the list of airport roadways - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [09-2961; APPROVED; ORDINANCE 27752]

 

Park & Recreation

 

40.       Authorize (1) a four-year agreement, with a one-year renewal option, with the Little League Baseball Association for improvements to and use of athletic fields at White Rock Lake Park located at 950 East Lawther Drive for the term December 15, 2009 through December 31, 2014 to receive and deposit annual revenue in the amount of $25,000; (2) receipt and deposit of one-time funds in the amount of $50,000 for capital improvements in the Park Improvement Fund; and (3) increase appropriations in the Park Improvement Fund by $75,000, from $1,058,554 to $1,133,554 - Total Revenue:  $175,000 [09-2962; APPROVED]

 

Police

 

41.       Authorize a Memorandum of Agreement with the United States Department of Homeland Security, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center and the Dallas Police Department to form a joint endeavor for the purpose of producing a law enforcement training video for the period January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2012 - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [09-2963; APPROVED]

 

42.       Authorize a Mutual Aid Agreement with Southern Methodist University, by and through its Police Department, to form a law enforcement mutual aid team to cooperate in the investigation of criminal activity and to participate in enforcing the laws of the State of Texas - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [09-2964; APPROVED]

 

Public Works & Transportation

 

43.       Authorize (1) a Project Agreement with Dallas County for the preliminary design and the master plan study on the East Dallas VeloWay, Phase III from Lawther Drive to Mockingbird Lane and Phase IV from Northwest Highway to north of Royal Lane, including the YMCA Extension near the intersection of Gaston Avenue and Garland Road; and (2) payment to Dallas County for the City's share of design costs - Not to exceed $500,000 - Financing: 2006 Bond Funds [09-2965; APPROVED]

 

44.       Authorize approval of the recommended plan for the proposed alignment of Central Business District - Fair Park Link from Hall Street to Hickory Street - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [09-2966; APPROVED AS AN INDIVIDUAL ITEM]

 

45.       Authorize a professional services contract with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. (formerly Earth Tech, Inc.) for the engineering design of thoroughfare improvements on Goodnight Lane from Royal Lane to north of Harcourt Street - Not to exceed $358,815 - Financing:  2006 Bond Funds ($333,895) and Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds ($24,920) [09-2967; APPROVED]

 

46.       Authorize a contract for the reconstruction of street paving, storm drainage, street resurfacing, water and wastewater main improvements for Dolphin Heights Project Group 06-3009 (list attached) - Camino Construction, L.P., lowest responsible bidder of six - Not to exceed $1,333,450 - Financing: 2003 Bond Funds ($823,020), Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds ($499,650) and Water Utilities Capital Construction Funds ($10,780) [09-2968; APPROVED]

 

47.       Authorize an increase to the contract with EAS Contracting, L.P. for additional airfield light fixtures and transformers for the Lighting Vault Relocation Project at Dallas Love Field - Not to exceed $91,129, from $3,442,257 to $3,533,386 - Financing: Federal Aviation Administration Airport Improvement Program Grant Funds ($68,347) and Aviation Capital Construction Funds ($22,782) [09-2969; APPROVED]

 

48.       Authorize an increase in the construction contract with Turner Construction Company for the improvement of subsoil under structure and mechanical and electrical systems upgrade for the Annette Strauss Artist Square Project - Not to exceed $92,004, from $5,316,675 to $5,408,679 - Financing: 2003 Bond Funds [09-2970; APPROVED]

 

49.       Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the professional services contract with Criado & Associates, Inc. to prepare the environmental assessment for 12 safe routes to school improvement projects impacting 15 schools (list attached) - Not to exceed $36,841, from $291,494 to $328,335 - Financing: Texas Department of Transportation Grant Funds [09-2971; APPROVED]

 

50.       Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the Construction Manager at Risk contract with McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. to increase the scope of work to construct a 5,100 square foot south building extension for the City Performance Hall within the established Guaranteed Maximum Price contract - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [09-2972; APPROVED]

 

51.       Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to the professional services contract with Corgan Associates, Inc. for construction documents, bidding and construction administration services for a 5,100 square foot building extension for the City Performance Hall - Not to exceed $195,050, from $7,070,067 to $7,265,117 - Financing: 2006 Bond Funds [09-2973; APPROVED]

 

Sanitation Services

 

52.       Authorize ordinances granting five 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: $2,500 [09-2974; APPROVED; ORDINANCE NOS. 27753, 27754, 27755, 27756 AND 27757]

 

Sustainable Development and Construction

 

53.       Authorize acquisition, including the exercise of the right of eminent domain, if such becomes necessary, from David E. Vess of approximately 49,899 square feet of land located in Dallas County for the East Side Water Treatment Plant Project - Not to exceed $17,000 ($14,970 plus closing costs not to exceed $2,030) - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Construction Funds [09-2975; APPROVED]

 

54.       Authorize acquisition, including the exercise of the right of eminent domain, if such becomes necessary, from Melvin Hall of approximately 92,318 square feet of land located in Dallas County for the East Side Water Treatment Plant Project - Not to Exceed $44,000 ($41,543 plus closing costs not to exceed $2,457) - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds [09-2976; APPROVED]

 

55.       Authorize acquisition, including the exercise of the right of eminent domain, if such becomes necessary, from Mahmood Akhtar of approximately 154,785 square feet of land located in Dallas County for the East Side Water Treatment Plant Project - Not to exceed $86,000 ($83,000 plus closing costs not to exceed $3,000) - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds [09-2977; APPROVED]

 

56.       Authorize acquisition, including the exercise of the right of eminent domain, if such becomes necessary, from Lloyd E. Miller of approximately 52,141 square feet of land located in Dallas County for the East Side Water Treatment Plant Project - $406,000 ($401,056 plus closing costs not to exceed $4,944) - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds [09-2978; APPROVED]

 

57.       Authorize acquisition, including the exercise of the right of eminent domain, if such becomes necessary, from Kumiva Group, LLC of approximately 9,985 square feet of land located near the intersection of Motor and Cass Streets for the Motor Street Improvement Project - Not to exceed $223,500 ($220,000 plus closing costs not to exceed $3,500) - Financing: 2003 Bond Funds [09-2979; APPROVED]

 

58.       Authorize acquisition, including the exercise of the right of eminent domain, if such becomes necessary, from Jennifer L. Guthrie and Michael D. Guthrie of approximately 87,950 square feet of improved land located in Kaufman County for the Lake Tawakoni 144-inch Raw Water Transmission Pipeline Project - Not to exceed $298,000 ($290,000 plus closing costs not to exceed $8,000) - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Construction Funds [09-2980; APPROVED]

 

59.       Authorize settlement in lieu of proceeding with condemnation of approximately 126,850 square feet of unimproved land from Joel V. King located in Kaufman County for the Lake Tawakoni 144-inch Raw Water Transmission Pipeline Project - Not to exceed $79,356 ($76,556 plus closing costs not to exceed $2,800) - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Construction Funds [09-2981; APPROVED]

 

60.       Authorize moving expense and replacement housing payments for Barbara Jackson as a result of an official written offer of just compensation to purchase real property at 312 South Larkin Road for the Lake Tawakoni 144-inch Raw Water Transmission Pipeline Project - Not to exceed $34,757 - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Construction Funds [09-2982; APPROVED]

 

61.       Authorize moving expense and rental assistance payments for Jose Luis Ortiz and Gladys Lomeli in the Cadillac Heights neighborhood as a result of an official written offer of just compensation to purchase real property at 2510 Chrysler Drive for future City facilities - Not to exceed $18,100 - Financing: 2006 Bonds Funds [09-2983; APPROVED]

 

62.       Authorize moving expense and replacement housing payments for Juanita Rodriguez in the Cadillac Heights neighborhood as a result of an official written offer of just compensation to purchase real property at 1018 Packard Street for future City facilities - Not to exceed $56,900 - Financing: 2006 Bond Funds [09-2984; APPROVED]

 

63.       An ordinance abandoning a portion of a utility easement to Northpark Land Partners, L.P., the abutting owner, containing approximately 1,698 square feet of land located near the intersection of Northwest Highway and Boedeker Street - Revenue: $5,400 plus the $20 ordinance publication fee [09-2985; APPROVED; ORDINANCE 27758]

 

64.       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 [09-2986; APPROVED; ORDINANCE 27759]

 

Trinity Watershed Management

 

65.       Authorize acquisition, including the exercise of the right of eminent domain, if such becomes necessary, from CMC Concrete Accessories, Inc., dba Shepler’s, of a tract of land containing approximately 44,892 square feet located near the intersection of Irving Boulevard and Sylvan Avenue for the Baker Pump Station - Not to exceed $193,403 ($190,703 plus closing costs not to exceed $2,700) - Financing: 2006 Bond Funds [09-2987; APPROVED]

 

66.       Authorize settlement in lieu of proceeding with condemnation of an unimproved tract of land containing approximately 7,000 square feet from Avan Easter, Sr. and Melba Easter Revocable Living Trust located near the intersection of Colonial Avenue and Starks Avenue for the Trinity Parkway - Not to exceed $14,000 ($12,000 plus closing costs not to exceed $2,000) - Financing: 1998 Bond Funds [09-2988; APPROVED]

 

67.       Authorize settlement in lieu of proceeding with condemnation of an unimproved tract of land containing approximately 7,000 square feet from Jerrod Bourquin located near the intersection of Colonial Avenue and Starks Avenue for the Trinity Parkway - Not to exceed $14,000 ($12,000 plus closing costs not to exceed $2,000) - Financing: 1998 Bond Funds [09-2989; APPROVED]

 

68.       Authorize settlement in lieu of proceeding with condemnation of an unimproved tract of land containing approximately 7,000 square feet from the Salem Institutional Baptist Church located at the intersection of Colonial Avenue and Starks Avenue for the Trinity Parkway - Not to exceed $14,000 ($12,000 plus closing costs not to exceed $2,000) - Financing: 1998 Bond Funds [09-2990; APPROVED]

 

69.       Authorize a professional services contract with Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. for the flood study update of Bachman Branch Floodplain Management Study - Not to exceed $218,445 - Financing: 2006 Bond Funds [09-2991; APPROVED]

 

Water Utilities

 

70.       Authorize continuation of the contract with the Department of Interior-United States Geological Survey for operation of streamflow and water quality gauging stations in the Trinity River basin, a bromide loading study in the Red River in the Red River basin, a lake evaporation station on Lake Lewisville and a pharmaceutical and personal care products water quality study from December 9, 2009 through September 30, 2010 - $341,342 - Financing: Water Utilities Current Funds [09-2992; APPROVED]

 

71.       Authorize an increase in the contract with Cajun Constructors, Inc. for additional work associated with construction of the Alta Mesa Pump Station - Not to exceed $122,951, from $7,029,199 to $7,152,150 - Financing:Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds [09-2993; APPROVED]

 

72.       Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the professional services contract with Freese and Nichols, Inc. to prepare detailed design documents for a new influent pump station at the Central Wastewater Treatment Plant - Not to exceed $5,744,600, from $2,153,513 to $7,898,113 - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds [09-2994; APPROVED]

 

73.       Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the professional services contract with Halff Associates, Inc. for the additional design of 41,000 feet of wastewater mains in the McKamy and Osage Branch drainage basins - Not to exceed $2,748,935, from $1,573,995 to $4,322,930 - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds [09-2995; APPROVED]

 

ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION

 

City Secretary’s Office

 

74.       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) [09-2996 AND 09-2997; INDIVIDUAL AND FULL COUNCIL; APPOINTMENTS MADE TO BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS]

 

75.       Authorize a resolution reporting the results of balloting for nominees to the Collin Central Appraisal District Board of Directors - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [09-2998; APPROVED]

 

76.       Authorize a resolution reporting the results of balloting for nominees to the Denton Central Appraisal District Board of Directors - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [09-2999; APPROVED]

 

77.       Authorize a resolution appointing a representative to the Dallas Central Appraisal District Board of Directors - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [09-3000; APPROVED]

 

PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED ACTIONS

 

Sustainable Development and Construction

 

            ZONING CASES – CONSENT [09-3001]

 

78.       A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting an MU-3 Mixed Use District and an ordinance granting a Specific Use Permit for a mini-warehouse use on property zoned an LO-2 Limited Office District on the southeast corner of Interstate 635 (LBJ Freeway) and Audelia Road [09-3002; HEARING CLOSED; CPC RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWED; ORDINANCE NOS. 27760 AND 27761]

            Recommendation of Staff and CPC:  Approval of the MU-3 District and approval of the Specific Use Permit for a ten-year period with eligibility for automatic renewal for additional ten-year periods, subject to a site plan and conditions

            Z089-216(MAW)

 

79.       A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting an amendment to and expansion of Planned Development District No. 779 for mixed uses on property zoned a CR Community Retail District with Specific Use Permit No. 1479 for a tower/antenna for cellular communication and Planned Development District No. 779 on the northwest corner of Shoreview Road and Ferndale Road [09-3003; HEARING CLOSED; CPC RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWED; ORDINANCE 27762]

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

            Z089-234(MAW)

 

80.       A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a Planned Development District for a Private school, Child-care facility, and R-1ac(A) Single Family District uses on property zoned an R-1ac(A) Single Family District on the north line of Northwest Highway, between Inwood Road and Meadowbrook Drive [09-3004; HEARING CLOSED; CPC RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWED; ORDINANCE 27763]

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

            Z089-253(RB)

 

81.       A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a Specific Use Permit for an Alcoholic Beverage Establishment for a bar, lounge, or tavern within Planned Development District No. 85 for Shopping Center, Office-2 and Multiple Family-3 uses, on the northeast corner of Greenville Avenue and Pineland Drive [09-3005; HEARING CLOSED; APPROVED AS AMENDED; ORDINANCE 27764]

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

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

            Z089-257(WE)

 

82.       A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a Specific Use Permit for an Industrial (outside) not potentially incompatible use for a Concrete batch plant on property zoned an IR Industrial Research District on the north line of Commerce Street, west of Sylvan Avenue [09-3006; HEARING CLOSED; CPC RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWED; ORDINANCE 27765]

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

            Z089-269(RB)

                                                                                    

           

83.       A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for a Specific Use Permit for an alcoholic beverage establishment use for a bar, lounge, or tavern and an Inside commercial amusement use for a live music venue on property zoned Planned Development District No. 269, the Deep Ellum/Near East Side Special Purpose District on the south side of Elm Street, west of Crowdus Street and an ordinance granting a Specific Use Permit for an Alcoholic Beverage Establishment use for a bar, lounge, or tavern [09-3007; HEARING CLOSED; CPC RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWED; ORDINANCE 27766]

            Recommendation of Staff:  Approval of a Specific Use Permit for an Alcoholic Beverage Establishment use for a bar, lounge, or tavern for a two-year period, subject to a revised site plan and staff’s revised recommended conditions

            Recommendation of CPC:  Approval of a Specific Use Permit for an Alcoholic Beverage Establishment use for a bar, lounge, or tavern for a two-year period, subject to a site plan and conditions

            Z089-271(WE)

 

84.       A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting an IR Industrial Research District on property zoned an MU-3 Mixed Use District on the west line of Denton Drive, north of Lyndon B. Johnson (I-635) Freeway [09-3008; HEARING CLOSED; CPC RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWED; ORDINANCE 27767]

            Recommendation of Staff and CPC:  Approval

            Z089-272(WE)

 

85.       A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for a Specific Use Permit for an Alcoholic Beverage Establishment use for a bar, lounge, or tavern, an Inside commercial amusement use for a live music venue and a Class A dance hall on property zoned Planned Development District No. 269, the Deep Ellum/Near East Side Special Purpose District on the south side of Elm Street, west of Crowdus Street and an ordinance granting a Specific Use Permit for an Alcoholic Beverage Establishment use for a bar, lounge, or tavern and a Class A dance hall [09-3009; HEARING CLOSED; CPC RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWED; ORDINANCE 27768]

            Recommendation of Staff:  Approval of a Specific Use Permit for an Alcoholic Beverage Establishment use for a bar, lounge, or tavern and a Class A dance hall for a two-year period, subject to a site plan and staff’s revised recommended conditions

            Recommendation of CPC:  Approval of a Specific Use Permit for an Alcoholic Beverage Establishment use for a bar, lounge, or tavern and a Class A dance hall for a two-yearperiod, subject to a site plan and conditions

            Z089-273(WE)

 

            ZONING CASES - INDIVIDUAL

 

86.       A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a Conservation District on property zoned an R-7.5 Single Family Subdistrict, within Planned Development District 193, the Oak Lawn Special Purpose District in an area generally bounded by the southern blockfaces of Armstrong Avenue, the western side of Abbott Avenue, the western block face of Glenwood Avenue and south side of Overbrook Drive [09-3010; HEARING CLOSED; APPROVED AS AMENDED; ORDINANCE 27769]

            Recommendation of Staff and CPC:  Approval of the conservation district and approval of the Conceptual Plan

            Z056-295(KS)

 

87.       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 [09-3011; HEARING CLOSED; APPROVED AS AMENDED; ORDINANCE 27770]

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

            Recommendation of CPC: Denial

            Z089-227(RB)

 

88.       A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting an amendment to Planned Development District No. 508 to add allowable uses on Tract 13 on the northwest corner of Singleton Boulevard and Fish Trap Road [09-3012; HEARING CLOSED; APPROVED AS AMENDED; ORDINANCE 27771]

            Recommendation of Staff and CPC:  Approval, subject to conditions

            Z089-248(MAW)

 

            ZONING CASES - UNDER ADVISEMENT - INDIVIDUAL

 

89.       A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a Historic District Overlay on property zoned Planned Development District No. 269 on the south corner of Hickory Street and Second Avenue [09-3013; HEARING CLOSED; APPROVED AS AMENDED; ORDINANCE 27772]

            Recommendation of Staff:  Approval, subject to the following conditions:  (1) eliminate the no-build zone to allow the owner to relocate buildings that may be affected by highway construction, and (2) provide in the Preservation Criteria an allowance for demolition of Buildings A-2 or B without a Certificate of Demolition from the Landmark Commission

            Recommendation of CPC:  Approval, subject to preservation criteria approved by the Landmark Commission

            Z089-142(MW)

            Note: This item was considered by the City Council at public hearings on June 10, June 24 and October 14, 2009, and was taken under advisement until December 9, 2009, with the public hearing open.

 

90.       Authorize a historic preservation tax exemption for the Hickory Street Annex located at 501 2^nd Avenue for a ten-year period on 100% of the land and structure value - Revenue: First year tax revenue foregone estimated at $10,580 (Estimated revenue foregone for ten years is $105,802) [09-3014; APPROVED AS AMENDED]

           

91.       A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a CS Commercial Service District on property zoned an R-7.5(A) Single Family District, an ordinance granting a Specific Use Permit for commercial motor vehicle parking and a resolution accepting deed restrictions volunteered by the applicant on property zoned a CS-D-1 Commercial Service District with a D-1 Dry Liquor Control Overlay and an R-7.5(A) Single Family District on the north side of C.F. Hawn Freeway, east of Silverado Drive [09-3015; HEARING OPEN; HOLD UNDER ADVISEMENT UNTIL JANUARY 27, 2010]

            Recommendation of Staff:  Approval of a CS Commercial Service District with retention of the D-1 Dry Liquor Control Overlay, approval of a Specific Use Permit for a three-year period with eligibility for automatic renewals for additional three-year periods, subject to a revised site plan and conditions and approval of the deed restrictions volunteered by the applicant

            Recommendation of CPC:  Approval of a CS Commercial Service District with retention of the D-1 Dry Liquor Control Overlay, approval of a Specific Use Permit for a three-year period, subject to a revised site plan and conditions and approval of the deed restrictions volunteered by the applicant

            Z089-196(WE)

            Note:  This item was considered by the City Council at public hearings on August 12 and October 14, 2009, and was held under advisement until December 9, 2009, with the public hearing open.

 

92.       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 [09-3016; HEARING OPEN; HOLD UNDER ADVISEMENT INDEFINITELY]

            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)

            Note: This item was considered by the City Council at a public hearing on November 9, 2009, and was taken under advisement until December 9, 2009, with the public hearing open.

 

MISCELLANEOUS HEARINGS

 

Housing/Community Services

 

93.       A public hearing 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 and office space; and at the close of the public hearing, authorize (1) submission of the 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; and (2) the City Manager to submit the application and take necessary actions in connection with the application submission - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [09-3017; HEARING CLOSED; APPROVED]

 

94.       A public hearing to receive comments on amendments to the proposed City of Dallas 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 and building 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 hearing; authorize (1) submission of the application as amended to HUD for a CDBG Section 108 Guarantee Loan Program loan for Courtyards at La Reunion, LLC in an amount not to exceed $5,300,000; and (2) the City Manager to submit the application as amended and take necessary actions in connection with the application submission - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [09-3018; HEARING CLOSED; APPROVED]

 

95.       A public hearing to receive comments on Substantial Amendment No. 4 to the Consolidated Plan; and at the close of the hearing, authorize final 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 - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [09-3019; HEARING CLOSED; APPROVED]

 

Office of Management Services

 

96.       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  Minyard Food Stores, Inc. located near the intersection of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Robert B. Cullum Boulevards and adjacent street rights-of-way, and an ordinance authorizing support of the issuance of a municipal setting designation to Minyard Food Stores, Inc. 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 [09-3020; HEARING OPEN; HOLD UNDER ADVISEMENT UNTIL JANUARY 13, 2010]

            Recommendation of Staff:  Approval

 

Sustainable Development and Construction

 

97.       A public hearing to receive comments regarding an ordinance amending the comprehensive plan of the City of Dallas to incorporate the Oak Cliff Gateway Land Use Opportunity Plan in the Trinity River Corridor Comprehensive Plan and a resolution amending the Trinity River Corridor Comprehensive Land Use Plan to incorporate the Oak Cliff Gateway Land Use Opportunity Plan and Urban Design Framework Plan for the area generally bounded by Interstate 30 to the north, the east levee of the Trinity River to the northeast, Interstate 35 to the east and south, and properties along Zang Boulevard and Beckley Avenue to the west, including properties near the southwest corner of Beckley Avenue and Colorado Boulevard and properties near the southwest corner of the Beckley Avenue and Interstate 30 - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [09-3021; HEARING CLOSED; APPROVED; ORDINANCE 27773]

 

MISCELLANEOUS HEARINGS - UNDER ADVISEMENT

 

Sustainable Development and Construction

 

98.       A public hearing to receive comments regarding an ordinance amending the comprehensive plan of the City of Dallas to incorporate the UNT-Dallas Area Plan (Vision and Policy Plan) and a resolution adopting the UNT-Dallas Area Plan (Implementation Program) for the area generally located along IH-35 to the west, IH-20 to the south, Tracy Road to the east and Laureland Road to the north - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [09-3022; HEARING CLOSED; APPROVED; ORDINANCE 27774]

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ADDENDUM

 

ADDITIONS:

 

Closed Session [09-3023; HELD]

 

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

 

-           Legal issues involving City Auditor’s audit of revenues from emergency ambulance fees in his audit plan for FY 2009

 

CONSENT ADDENDUM

 

Aviation

 

1.         Authorize termination of the ground lease and grant agreement with Gulfstream Aerospace Services Corporation at Dallas Love Field - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [09-3024; APPROVED]

 

Business Development & Procurement Services

 

2.         Authorize a contract amendment to: (1) extend the existing maintenance and support agreement for a period of three years in the amount of $165,750; and (2) provide implementation services to upgrade and add software modules, as well as provide additional user licenses for the bank reconciliation software in the amount of $68,000 - Accurate Software, Inc., Sole Source - Total not to exceed $233,750 - Financing: Current Funds (subject to annual appropriations) [09-3025; APPROVED]

 

3.         Authorize a five-year service contract for maintenance and technical support services of the Zclient mobile and desktop interface application - Custom Logic Design, Inc., Sole Source - Not to exceed $344,000 - Financing: Current Funds (subject to annual appropriations) [09-3026; APPROVED]

 

City Attorney’s Office

 

4.         Authorize settlement of a claim filed by First United Methodist Church, Claim No. 09257254 - Not to exceed $20,000 - Financing: Current Funds [09-3027; APPROVED]

 

 

Economic Development

 

5.         Authorize (1) an option contract to purchase a former JCPenney department store consisting of approximately 585,782 square feet of land and improved with a brick building located at 7202 South Westmoreland Road from Aspen Penny, LLC for an option fee not to exceed $97,200; and (2) the exercise of such option and the closing on the purchase of the property for an amount not to exceed $1,963,800 subject to completion of a due diligence investigation, including 2 appraisals and environmental review of the property plus $50,000 for closing costs and due diligence - Total not to exceed $2,111,000 - Financing: Public/Private Partnership Funds [09-3028; APPROVED AS AMENDED]

 

Housing/Community Services

 

6.         Authorize the fifth amendment to the contract with the Department of State Health Services to accept additional grant funds for the continuation of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for the Women, Infants and Children Program for the period October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2009 - Not to exceed $524,500, from $15,323,163 to $15,847,663 - Financing: Department of State Health Services Grant Funds [09-3029; APPROVED]

 

7.         Authorize the Dallas Housing Acquisition and Development Corporation (the “Land Bank”) to enter into a one-year contract commencing as of October 1, 2009, with five one-year renewal term options, with Republic Title of Texas, Inc. to provide title abstract services for up to 300 title reports during the one-year term of the contract - Not to exceed $93,000 - Financing: 2003 Bond Funds [09-3030; APPROVED]

 

8.         Authorize the Dallas Housing Acquisition and Development Corporation (the “Land Bank”) to enter into a one-year contract commencing as of October 1, 2009, with five one-year renewal term options, with Linebarger Goggan Blair and Sampson, LLP to provide legal services for up to 300 lots acquired by the Land Bank during the one-year term of the contract - Not to exceed $300,000 - Financing: 2003 Bond Funds [09-3031; APPROVED]

 

Office of Financial Services

 

9.         Authorize an amendment to the 2009 City Calendar to cancel the City Council Briefing Meeting scheduled for December 16, 2009 - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [09-3032; APPROVED]

 

Park & Recreation

 

10.       Authorize (1) the acceptance of a grant from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department in the amount of $1,000,000 for the construction of the Five Mile Creek Trail from Glendale Park to College Park; construction of a pavilion and playground; and refurbishment of the athletic field at College Park; (2) the allocation of $1,000,000 in 2003 and 2006 Bond Funds for the City's required match of the grant; (3) the receipt and deposit of funds in the amount of $1,000,000 in the Texas Parks and Wildlife Grant Fund; (4) an increase in appropriations in the amount of $1,000,000 in the Texas Parks and Wildlife Grant Fund; and (5) execution of the grant agreement - Total not to exceed $2,000,000 - Financing: TPWD Urban Outdoor Grant Funds ($1,000,000), 2003 Bond Funds ($200,000) and 2006 Bond Funds ($800,000) [09-3033; APPROVED AS AN INDIVIDUAL ITEM]

 

11.       Authorize (1) a development agreement with Belo Garden Development, LLC, a Texas limited liability company, for the design and construction of Belo Garden; and (2) an endowment agreement with Maureen H. and Robert W. Decherd, Belo Corp., A. H. Belo Corporation, Belo Garden Development, LLC and The Dallas Foundation, a Texas charitable foundation for certain capital repairs, improvements and enhancements to Belo Garden for a period of ninety-nine years - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [09-3034; APPROVED]

 

12.       Authorize a contract for the interior renovation and expansion, heating, ventilation and air conditioning upgrades at Kleberg/Rylie Recreation Center located at 1515 Edd Road - J.C. Commercial, Inc., best value proposer of sixteen - $894,677 - Financing: 2003 Bond Funds ($339,521) and 2006 Bond Funds ($555,156) [09-3035; APPROVED AS AN INDIVIDUAL ITEM]

 

13.       Authorize a professional services contract with JBI Partners, Inc. for schematic design through construction administration services for playground expansions and replacements at Cochran Park located at 2600 North Henderson Avenue, John C. Phelps Park located at 3000 Tips Boulevard, Moore Park located at 1900 East Eighth Street and Wonderview Park located at 2704 Wonderview Way - Not to exceed $44,370 - Financing: 2006 Bond Funds [09-3036; APPROVED]

 

14.       Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the professional services contract with Hellmuth, Obata and Kassabaum, LP for a trail corridor analysis, conceptual plan, and public meetings for the Dallas North Veloway located between Royal Lane and the south shore of White Rock Lake - Not to exceed $48,980, from $44,030 to $93,010 - Financing: 2006 Bond Funds [09-3037; APPROVED]

Police

 

15.       Authorize (1) the application for and acceptance of the Impaired Driving Mobilization Selective Traffic Enforcement Program, Overtime Enforcement grant in the amount of $99,984 from the Texas Department of Transportation for a statewide Driving While Intoxicated enforcement campaign to operate during various holiday intervals, for the period December 18, 2009 through September 6, 2010; (2) a match in the amount of $45,256 for pension, Federal Insurance Contributions Act costs, and indirect costs; and (3) execution of the grant agreement - Total not to exceed $145,240 - Financing: Current Funds ($45,256) and Texas Department of Transportation Grant Funds ($99,984) [09-3038; APPROVED]

 

Public Works & Transportation

 

16.       Authorize a construction contract with Con-Real, LP for the construction finish out services for a restaurant at Dallas Executive Airport located at 5303 Challenger Road - Not to exceed $534,862 - Financing: Aviation Capital Construction Funds [09-3039; APPROVED]

 

Sustainable Development and Construction

 

17.       An ordinance amending Chapter 43 of the Dallas City Code to: (1) adjust the annual fees for licenses to use a public right-of-way; and (2) provide for special one-time fees for certain licenses to use a public right-of-way - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [09-3040; APPROVED AS AN INDIVIDUAL ITEM; ORDINANCE 27775]

 

Trinity Watershed Management

 

18.       A resolution authorizing the sale of approximately 62,412 square feet of City-owned land located near the intersection of Sylvan Avenue and Morris Street to Oncor Electric Delivery Company - Estimated Revenue: $600,000 [09-3041; APPROVED]

 

19.       Authorize the adoption of Integrated Storm Water Management (iSWM) Manual, as amended, for voluntary use as part of the Drainage Design Manual to: (1) to assess the effectiveness of the projects using iSWM practices; (2) draft local criteria to supplement the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) iSWM Manual, including incentives to promote the use of iSWM practices; and (3) make recommendation on the (NCTCOG) iSWM Manual and on any local criteria and incentives - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [09-3042; APPROVED AS AN INDIVIDUAL ITEM]

20.       Authorize (1) a disbursement to Texas Department of Transportation, in accordance with the Local Project Advance Funding Agreement, for costs related to construction of the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge for additional work including revisions to the bridge lighting and storm drainage system and minor channel modifications in the amount of $249,169; and (2) an increase in appropriations in the amount of $249,169 in the Trinity River Corridor Project Fund - Not to exceed $249,169 - Financing: 1998 Bond Funds [09-3043; APPROVED]

 

21.       Authorize (1) Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the contract with Santiago Calatrava SA to provide engineering and design services for the Margaret Hunt Hill Signature Bridge across the Trinity River in an amount not to exceed $456,795, from $5,837,000 to $6,293,795; and (2) an increase in appropriations in the amount of $456,795 in the Trinity River Corridor Project Fund - Not to exceed $456,795 - Financing: 1998 Bond Funds [09-3044; APPROVED AS AN INDIVIDUAL ITEM]

 

22.       Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to the professional services contract with HNTB Corporation for program management of major flood management and storm drainage projects authorized for the Dallas Floodway Project in the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 - Not to exceed $4,020,900, from $33,951,810 to $37,972,710 - Financing: 2006 Bond Funds [09-3045; APPROVED]

 

Water Utilities

 

23.       Authorize a 10-year lease agreement, with two five-year renewal options, with Time Warner NY Cable LLC dba Time Warner Cable for approximately 2,051 square feet of land on the Preston Forest Tank Elevated Site located at 5930 Forest Lane to build a one-story building and onsite generator for fiber optic distribution for the initial period of December 9, 2009 through December 8, 2019 - Estimated Annual Revenue: $9,000 [09-3046; APPROVED]

 

24.       Ratify an increase in the contract with John Burns Construction Company of Texas, Inc. for emergency replacement of a wastewater main on the White Rock Creek Interceptor at U.S. Highway 75 (North Central Expressway) - Not to exceed $274,500, from $4,387,678 to $4,662,178 - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds [09-3047; APPROVED]

 

ITEMS FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION

 

City Secretary’s Office

 

25.        At the direction of the city council, approval of designated absence of mayor and city council member to be deemed for "official city business" - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [09-3048; APPROVED]

 

Housing/Community Services

 

*26.     Authorize a resolution in support of the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) Tax-exempt Bond and 4% tax credit financing pursuant to the Qualified Allocation Plan for the new construction of Turner Courts development project of 206 multifamily housing units located at 6601 Bexar Street - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [09-3049; APPROVED]

 

PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED ACTIONS

 

Sustainable Development and Construction

 

            ZONING CASES - INDIVIDUAL

 

27.       A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a Specific Use Permit for a dance hall on property zoned a GR General Retail Subdistrict within Planned Development District No. 193, the Oak Lawn Special Purpose District, on the west corner of Wycliff Avenue and Brown Street [09-3050; HEARING CLOSED; CPC RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWED; ORDINANCE 27776]

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

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

            Z090-106(RB)

 

28.       A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting a Specific Use Permit for the installation of a non-premise district activity video board on property zoned Planned Development District 619 in an area generally bound by Field Street, Main Street, Akard Street and Commerce Street [09-3051; HEARING CLOSED; CPC RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWED; ORDINANCE 27777]

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

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

            Z089-263(KB)

 

MISCELLANEOUS HEARINGS

 

Sustainable Development and Construction

 

29.       A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and a resolution granting a variance to the alcohol spacing requirements from the Alex W. Spence Middle Learning Center & Talented/Gifted Academy required by Section 6-4 of the Dallas City Code to allow a wine and beer retailer’s off-premise permit for a proposed general merchandise or food store greater than 50,000 square feet on property on the west corner of Peak Street and Capitol Avenue - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [09-3052; APPROVED]

 

ITEMS MOVED FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSIDERATION:

 

Economic Development

 

*16.     Authorize an amendment to the development agreement with Bellview Condo Associates I, Ltd., previously approved on August 9, 2006, by Resolution No. 06-2022, as amended, in Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number Four (Cedars TIF District) to: (1) extend the project deadline from March 31, 2009 to December 31, 2010; and (2) amend Exhibit A, the TIF Public Improvements Cost Estimates - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [09-2938; APPROVED]

 

*17.     Authorize an amendment to the development agreement with INCAP Master Development, LLC, previously approved on May 28, 2008, by Resolution No. 08-1585, in Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number Sixteen (Davis Garden TIF District) to: (1) add the completion date for the design of the median improvements component of December 31, 2010; (2) extend the completion deadline for the median improvements from July 15, 2010 to December 31, 2011; and (3) adjust the priority status of TIF reimbursement for the project to account for the additional time required to complete the median improvements on Davis Street between Hampton and Montclair Roads - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [09-2939; APPROVED]

 

*18.     Authorize an amendment to the economic development grant agreement with NEC Lake June & Masters, L.P., previously approved on June 25, 2008, by Resolution No. 08-1886, to: (1) extend the substantial completion date from December 31, 2009  to June 30, 2010; and (2) revise the job creation date from December 31, 2009 to June 30, 2010 with NEC Lake June & Masters, L.P. for the related improvements and redevelopment of the Lake June Plaza Shopping Center located at Lake June Road and Masters Drive - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [09-2940; APPROVED]

 

 

Housing/Community Services

 

*28.     Authorize the reconstruction on-site of seven homes in accordance with the Reconstruction/SHARE Program Statement requirements for the properties located at 4238 Carl Street in the amount of $87,500, 3623 Palacios Avenue in the amount of $87,500, 4618 Underwood Street in the amount of $87,500, 3923 Sonora Avenue in the amount of $87,500, 3622 Lovingood Drive in the amount of $87,500, 6297 Denham Circle in the amount of $87,500 and 2334 Pine Street in the amount of $87,500 - Total not to exceed $612,500 - Financing: 2007-08 Community Development Block Grant Reprogramming Funds [09-2950; APPROVED]

 

*30.     Authorize an amendment to the professional services contract with Building Community Workshop, whereby Building Community Workshop is providing research, recommendations, design and construction documents for the Reconstruction/SHARE Program, in order to provide for an extension of certain deadlines - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [09-2952; APPROVED]

 

*31.     Authorize (1) a public hearing to be held on January 13, 2010 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 $5,500,000 to fund a loan for Lang Partners, LLC for the acquisition of property at 1340 Plowman Avenue and to fund interest reserve, public infrastructure, demolition and site improvements for development of 260 apartment units with 52 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 and office space; and at the close of the public hearing, (2) consideration of submission of the application to HUD for a CDBG Section 108 Guarantee Loan Program loan for Lang Partners, LLC in an amount not to exceed $5,500,000 - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [09-2953; APPROVED]

 

*32.     Authorize (1) a public hearing to be held on January 13, 2010 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 (CDBG) Section 108 Guarantee Loan Program loan in the amount of $7,600,000 to fund a loan for FC Continental Complex, L.P., for the conversion of a vacant commercial building at 1810 Commerce Street into 199 apartment units with 40 units for individuals and families with incomes at 80% or less of Area Median Family Income as established by HUD and to fund an interest reserve; 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 FC Continental Complex, L.P., in an amount not to exceed $7,600,000 - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [09-2954; APPROVED]

 

 

PUBLIC HEARINGS AND RELATED ACTIONS

 

Sustainable Development and Construction

 

            ZONING CASES - CONSENT

 

*78.     A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting an MU-3 Mixed Use District and an ordinance granting a Specific Use Permit for a mini-warehouse use on property zoned an LO-2 Limited Office District on the southeast corner of Interstate 635 (LBJ Freeway) and Audelia Road [09-3002; HEARING CLOSED; CPC RECOMMENDATION FOLLOWED; ORDINANCE NOS. 27760 AND 27761]

            Recommendation of Staff and CPC:  Approval of the MU-3 District and approval of the Specific Use Permit for a ten-year period with eligibility for automatic renewal for additional ten-year periods, subject to a site plan and conditions

            Z089-216(MAW)

 

            ZONING CASES - INDIVIDUAL

 

*87.     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 [09-3011; HEARING CLOSED; APPROVED AS AMENDED; ORDINANCE 27770]

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

            Recommendation of CPC: Denial

            Z089-227(RB)

 

*88.     A public hearing to receive comments regarding an application for and an ordinance granting an amendment to Planned Development District No. 508 to add allowable uses on Tract 13 on the northwest corner of Singleton Boulevard and Fish Trap Road [09-3012; HEARING CLOSED; APPROVED AS AMENDED; ORDINANCE 27771]

Recommendation of Staff and CPC:  Approval, subject to conditions

            Z089-248(MAW)

 

            ZONING CASES - UNDER ADVISEMENT - INDIVIDUAL

 

*90.     Authorize a historic preservation tax exemption for the Hickory Street Annex located at 501 2^nd Avenue for a ten-year period on 100% of the land and structure value - Revenue: First year tax revenue foregone estimated at $10,580 (Estimated revenue foregone for ten years is $105,802) [09-3014; APPROVED AS AMENDED]

 

MISCELLANEOUS HEARINGS

 

Housing/Community Services

 

*93.     A public hearing 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 and office space; and at the close of the public hearing, authorize (1) submission of the 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; and (2) the City Manager to submit the application and take necessary actions in connection with the application submission - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [09-3017; HEARING CLOSED; APPROVED]

 

*94.     A public hearing to receive comments on amendments to the proposed City of Dallas 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 and building 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 hearing, authorize (1) submission of the application as amended to HUD for a CDBG Section 108 Guarantee Loan Program loan for Courtyards at La Reunion, LLC in an amount not to exceed $5,300,000; and (2) the City Manager to submit the application as amended and take necessary actions in connection with the application submission - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [09-3018; HEARING CLOSED; APPROVED]

 

*95.     A public hearing to receive comments on Substantial Amendment No. 4 to the Consolidated Plan; and at the close of the hearing, authorize final 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 - Financing: No cost consideration to the City [09-3019; HEARING CLOSED; APPROVED]

 

 

 

*           Designated Public Subsidy Matters requiring two seconds.

 

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Lighting Retrofits at 113 City Facilities and Parking Lots

Agenda Item #20

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dolphin Heights Project Group 06-3009

Agenda Item #46

 

 

 

 

Safe Routes to School Improvements

Agenda Item #49

 

 

 

Franchises for Solid Waste Collection and Hauling

Agenda Item #52

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A closed executive session may be held if the discussion of any of the above agenda items concerns one of the following:

 

1.         Contemplated or pending litigation, or matters where legal advice is requested of the City Attorney.  Section 551.071 of the Texas Open Meetings Act.

 

2.         The purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property, if the deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the City in negotiations with a third person.  Section 551.072 of the Texas Open Meetings Act.

 

3.         A contract for a prospective gift or donation to the City, if the deliberation in an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the position of the City in negotiations with a third person.  Section 551.073 of the Texas Open Meetings Act.

 

4.         Personnel matters involving the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee or to hear a complaint against an officer or employee.  Section 551.074 of the Texas Open Meetings Act.

 

5.         The deployment, or specific occasions for implementation of security personnel or devices.  Section 551.076 of the Texas Open Meetings Act.

 

6.         Deliberations regarding Economic Development negotiations.  Section 551.087 of the Texas Open Meetings Act.

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Updated: December 4, 2009
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