MINUTES OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2010

 

10-0440

 

VOTING AGENDA MEETING

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL

MAYOR TOM LEPPERT, PRESIDING

 

PRESENT:      [15]      Leppert, Caraway, Medrano, Jasso, Neumann, Hill, Salazar (*9:17 a.m.), Davis, Atkins, Kadane, Allen, Koop, Natinsky, Margolin, Hunt (*9:19 a.m.)

 

ABSENT:       [0]       

           

The meeting was called to order at 9:01 a.m.

 

The City Secretary announced that a quorum of the city council was present.

 

The invocation was given by H. B. Horn, Jr., Pastor, Greater Mt. Calvary Church.

 

Councilmember Atkins led the pledge of allegiance.

 

The meeting agenda, which was posted in accordance with Chapter 551, "OPEN MEETINGS," of the Texas Government Code, was presented.

After all business properly brought before the city council had been considered, the city council adjourned at 2:11 p.m.

 

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                                                                        Mayor

ATTEST:

 

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City Secretary

 

The meeting agenda is attached to the minutes of this meeting as EXHIBIT A.

The actions taken on each matter considered by the city council are attached to the minutes of this meeting as EXHIBIT B.

Ordinances, resolutions, reports and other records pertaining to matters considered by the city council, are filed with the City Secretary as official public records and comprise EXHIBIT C to the minutes of this meeting.

 

* Indicates arrival time after meeting called to order.

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

 

10-0441

CITIZEN SPEAKERS

In accordance with the City Council Rules of Procedure, the city council provided "open microphone" opportunities for the following individuals to comment on matters that were scheduled on the city council voting agenda or to present concerns or address issues that were not matters for consideration listed on the posted meeting agenda:

OPEN MICROPHONE - BEGINNING OF MEETING:

 

SPEAKER:                 Robert Ceccarelli, 7660 Piedmont Dr..

SUBJECT:                  Voter registration fraud

 

OPEN MICROPHONE - END OF MEETING:

 

SPEAKER:                 Debra Gibson, P. O. Box 610132

SUBJECT:                  Double arrest

 

OPEN MICROPHONE - END OF MEETING - SPOKE IN THE LAST 30 DAYS:

 

SPEAKER:                 Ozumba Lnuk-X, 4106 Vineyard Dr.

REPRESENTING:     The Alpha & Omega (God)

SUBJECT:                  Arrogant, racist and unjust with greed

 

SPEAKER:                 Gwain Wooten, 1000 Grigsby Ave.  

SUBJECT:                  African American History includes more.

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

 

10-0442

 

Item 1:       Approval of Minutes of the January 27, 2010 City Council Meeting

 

Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Medrano moved to approve the minutes.

 

Motion seconded by Councilmember Natinsky and unanimously adopted.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

 

10-0443

 

CONSENT AGENDA

 

The consent agenda, consisting of agenda items 2-43 and addendum addition consent agenda items 1-6, was presented for consideration.

 

Mayor Leppert requested that addendum addition consent agenda item 3 be considered as an individual item. Mayor Leppert stated that addendum addition consent agenda item 3 would be considered as an individual item later in the meeting, there being no objection voiced to his request.

 

Councilmember Jasso requested that consent agenda item 5 be considered as an individual item.  Mayor Leppert stated that consent agenda item 5 would be considered as an individual item later in the meeting, there being no objection voiced to Councilmember Jasso's request.

 

Councilmember Neumann requested that consent agent item 36 and addendum addition consent agenda item 5 be considered as individual items.  Mayor Leppert stated that consent agent item 36 and addendum addition consent agenda item 5 would be considered as individual items later in the meeting, there being no objection voiced to Councilmember Neumann's request.

 

Councilmember Atkins requested that consent agenda item 5 be considered as an individual item.  Mayor Leppert stated the consent agenda item 5 would be considered as an individual item later in the meeting, there being no objection voiced to Councilmember Atkins' request.

 

Councilmember Allen requested that addendum addition consent agenda item 3 be considered as an individual item. Mayor Leppert stated that addendum addition consent agenda item 3 would be considered as an individual item later in the meeting, there being no objection voiced to Councilmember Allen's request.

 

Councilmember Margolin requested that consent agenda item 5 be considered as an individual item.  Mayor Leppert stated the consent agenda item 5 would be considered as an individual item later in the meeting, there being no objection voiced to Councilmember Margolin's request.

 

Mayor Pro Tem Caraway moved to approve all items on the consent agenda with the exception of consent agenda items 5, 36 and addendum addition consent agenda items 3 and 5 which would be considered later in the meeting.

 

Motion seconded by Councilmember Atkins and unanimously adopted. 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

 

10-0444

 

Item 2:       Authorize a three-year master agreement for medical supplies - Alliance Medical, Inc. in the amount of $1,434,200, MMS A Medical Supply Company in the amount of $1,029,724, Practical Air Solutions, Inc. in the amount of $458,124 and Criterion Services LLC in the amount of $103,524, lowest responsible bidders of seven - Total not to exceed $3,025,572 - Financing: Current Funds

 

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

 

10-0445

 

Item 3:       Authorize a three-year service contract for janitorial services at fourteen Women, Infants and Children locations - Oriental Building Services, Inc., lowest responsible bidder of eighteen - Not to exceed $431,610 - Financing: Department of State Health Services Grant Funds (subject to annual appropriations)

 

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

 

10-0446

 

Item 4:       Authorize a three-year service contract for maintenance of the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition computer system at the Central Wastewater Treatment Plant - Bristol, Inc. dba Remote Automation Solutions, lowest responsible bidder of two - Not to exceed $349,338 - Financing: Water Utilities Current Funds (subject to annual appropriations)

 

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

 

10-0447

 

Item 5:       Authorize a three-year service contract for temporary information technology professionals - HRT Staffing Services in the amount of $2,624,200, Management Recruiters of Woodbridge, Inc. in the amount of $505,664, InfowareTech, Inc. in the amount of $458,492, Sierra Infosys, Inc. in the amount of $324,480, Global Information Systems in the amount of $154,716, Stark Holding in the amount of $57,425 and LanceSoft, Inc. in the amount of $5,987, lowest responsible bidders of twenty-seven - Total not to exceed $4,130,964 - Financing: Current Funds (subject to annual appropriations)

 

Councilmember Jasso, Councilmember Atkins and Councilmember Margolin requested that consent agenda item 5 be considered as an individual item.  Mayor Leppert stated that consent agenda item 5 would be considered as an individual item later in the meeting, there being no objection voiced to Councilmember Jasso, Councilmember Atkins and Councilmember Margolin's request.

 

Later in the meeting, consent agenda item 5 was brought up for consideration.

 

Councilmember Jasso moved to approve the item.

 

Motion seconded by Councilmember Atkins and unanimously adopted. 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

 

10-0448

 

Item 6:       Authorize (1) a three-year service contract for lawn irrigation service for the repair of sprinkler and irrigation systems at City facilities with Good Earth Corporation in the amount of $99,572, and (2) a three-year master agreement for lawn irrigation parts and supplies with Horizon Distributors, Inc. in the amount of $148,086, Professional Turf Products, LP in the amount of $27,900 and Longhorn, Inc. in the amount of $12,600, lowest responsible bidders of six - Total not to exceed $288,158 - Financing: Current Funds (subject to annual appropriations)

 

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

 

10-0449

 

Item 7:       Authorize a five-year service contract for janitorial services at the Oak Cliff Municipal Center located at 320 East Jefferson Boulevard - D&A Building Services, Inc., lowest responsible bidder of ten - Not to exceed $733,694 - Financing: Current Funds (subject to annual appropriations)

 

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

 

10-0450

 

Item 8:       Authorize settlement of the lawsuit styled David J. Reitzes v. EMR Elevator, Inc., et al., Cause No. 08-09781-A - Not to exceed $20,000 - Financing: Current Funds

 

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

 

10-0451

 

Item 9:       Authorize settlement of the lawsuit styled Lenora Blair v. City of Dallas, Cause No. 08-3583-M - Not to exceed $50,000 - Financing: Current Funds

 

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

 

10-0452

 

Item 10:     Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the professional services contract with Freddie L. Greenberg, Attorney at Law, for legal services necessary in the renegotiation of the McCommas Bluff landfill gas agreement between the City of Dallas and Dallas Clean Energy LLC - Not to exceed $100,000, from $25,000 to $125,000 - Financing:  Current Funds

 

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

 

10-0453

 

Item 11:     Authorize execution of the TexPool Resolution Amending Authorized Representatives for the investment of City funds in the Texas Local Government Investment Pool ("TexPool") - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

 

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

 

10-0454

 

Item 12:     Authorize changes to the Board of Directors of the (1) Dallas Convention Center Hotel Development Corporation; (2) Dallas Performing Arts Cultural Facilities Corporation; (3) Love Field Airport Modernization Corporation; and (4) Trinity River West Municipal Management District - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

 

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

 

10-0455

 

Item 13:     Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the contract between the City and the Southern Dallas Development Corporation (SDDC) which administers the Business Loan Program on behalf of the City to: (1) allow for the administration, servicing, collection of payments and monitoring of a loan between the City and the South Dallas Fair Park Inner City Community Development Corporation (ICDC) for the purchase of the Grand Plaza Shopping Center; and (2) collect and account for any program income to be used consistent with the Business Loan Program - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

 

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

 

10-0456

 

FY 2009 Tax Increment Financing Zone Annual Reports

 

Item 14:     A resolution accepting the FY 2009 Annual Report on the status of Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number Two, (Cityplace Area TIF District), submitted by the Cityplace Area TIF District's Board of Directors, and authorizing the City Manager to submit the annual report to the Chief Executive Officer of each taxing jurisdiction that levies taxes on real property in the District, and to the Attorney General of Texas, and the State Comptroller, as required by state law - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

 

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

 

10-0457

 

FY 2009 Tax Increment Financing Zone Annual Reports

 

Item 15:     A resolution accepting the FY 2009 Annual Report on the status of Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number Three, (Oak Cliff Gateway TIF District), submitted by the Oak Cliff Gateway TIF District's Board of Directors, and authorizing the City Manager to submit the annual report to the chief executive officer of each taxing jurisdiction that levies taxes on real property in the District, and to the Attorney General of Texas, and the State Comptroller, as required by state law - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

 

Approved as part of the consent agenda

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

 

10-0458

 

FY 2009 Tax Increment Financing Zone Annual Reports

 

Item 16:     A resolution accepting the FY 2009 Annual Report on the status of Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number Four, (Cedars TIF District), submitted by the Cedars TIF District's Board of Directors, and authorizing the City Manager to submit the annual report to the chief executive officer of each taxing jurisdiction that levies taxes on real property in the District, and to the Attorney General of Texas, and the State Comptroller, as required by state law - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

 

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

 

10-0459

 

FY 2009 Tax Increment Financing Zone Annual Reports

 

Item 17:     A resolution accepting the FY 2009 Annual Report on the status of Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number Five, (City Center TIF District), submitted by the City Center TIF District's Board of Directors, and authorizing the City Manager to submit the annual report to the chief executive officer of each taxing jurisdiction that levies taxes on real property in the District, and to the Attorney General of Texas, and the State Comptroller, as required by state law - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

 

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

 

10-0460

 

FY 2009 Tax Increment Financing Zone Annual Reports

 

Item 18:     A resolution accepting the FY 2009 Annual Report on the status of Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number Six, (Farmers Market  TIF District), submitted by the Farmers Market  TIF District's Board of Directors, and authorizing the City Manager to submit the annual report to the chief executive officer of each taxing jurisdiction that levies taxes on real property in the District, and to the Attorney General of Texas, and the State Comptroller, as required by state law - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

 

Approved as part of the consent agenda

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

 

10-0461

 

FY 2009 Tax Increment Financing Zone Annual Reports

 

Item 19:     A resolution accepting the FY 2009 Annual Report on the status of Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number Seven, (Sports Arena TIF District), submitted by the Sports Arena TIF District's Board of Directors, and authorizing the City Manager to submit the annual report to the chief executive officer of each taxing jurisdiction that levies taxes on real property in the District, and to the Attorney General of Texas, and the State Comptroller, as required by state law - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

 

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

 

10-0462

 

FY 2009 Tax Increment Financing Zone Annual Reports

 

Item 20:     A resolution accepting the FY 2009 Annual Report on the status of Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number Eight, (Design District TIF District), submitted by the Design District TIF District's Board of Directors, and authorizing the City Manager to submit the annual report to the chief executive officer of each taxing jurisdiction that levies taxes on real property in the District, and to the Attorney General of Texas, and the State Comptroller, as required by state law - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

 

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

 

10-0463

 

FY 2009 Tax Increment Financing Zone Annual Reports

 

Item 21:     A resolution accepting the FY 2009 Annual Report on the status of Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number Nine, (Vickery Meadow TIF District), submitted by the Vickery Meadow TIF District's Board of Directors, and authorizing the City Manager to submit the annual report to the Chief Executive Officer of each taxing jurisdiction that levies taxes on real property in the District, and to the Attorney General of Texas, and the State Comptroller, as required by state law - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

 

Approved as part of the consent agenda

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

 

10-0464

 

FY 2009 Tax Increment Financing Zone Annual Reports

 

Item 22:     A resolution accepting the FY 2009 Annual Report on the status of Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number Ten, (Southwestern Medical TIF District), submitted by the Southwestern Medical TIF District's Board of Directors, and authorizing the City Manager to submit the annual report to the chief executive officer of each taxing jurisdiction that levies taxes on real property in the District, and to the Attorney General of Texas, and the State Comptroller, as required by state law - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

 

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

 

10-0465

 

FY 2009 Tax Increment Financing Zone Annual Reports

 

Item 23:     A resolution accepting the FY 2009 Annual Report on the status of Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number Eleven, (Downtown Connection TIF District), submitted by the Downtown Connection TIF District's Board of Directors, and authorizing the City Manager to submit the annual report to the chief executive officer of each taxing jurisdiction that levies taxes on real property in the District, and to the Attorney General of Texas, and the State Comptroller, as required by state law - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

 

Approved as part of the consent agenda

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

 

10-0466

 

FY 2009 Tax Increment Financing Zone Annual Reports

 

Item 24:     A resolution accepting the FY 2009 Annual Report on the status of Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number Twelve, (Deep Ellum TIF District), submitted by the Deep Ellum TIF District's Board of Directors, and authorizing the City Manager to submit the annual report to the chief executive officer of each taxing jurisdiction that levies taxes on real property in the District, and to the Attorney General of Texas, and the State Comptroller, as required by state law - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

 

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

 

10-0467

 

FY 2009 Tax Increment Financing Zone Annual Reports

 

Item 25:     A resolution accepting the FY 2009 Annual Report on the status of Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number Thirteen, (Grand Park South TIF District), submitted by the Grand Park South District's Board of Directors, and authorizing the City Manager to submit the annual report to the chief executive officer of each taxing jurisdiction that levies taxes on real property in the District, and to the Attorney General of Texas, and the State Comptroller, as required by state law - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

 

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

 

10-0468

 

FY 2009 Tax Increment Financing Zone Annual Reports

 

Item 26:     A resolution accepting the FY 2009 Annual Report on the status of Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number Fourteen, (Skillman Corridor TIF District), submitted by the Skillman Corridor TIF District's Board of Directors, and authorizing the City Manager to submit the annual report to the chief executive officer of each taxing jurisdiction that levies taxes on real property in the District, and to the Attorney General of Texas, and the State Comptroller, as required by state law - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

 

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

 

10-0469

 

FY 2009 Tax Increment Financing Zone Annual Reports

 

Item 27:     A resolution accepting the FY 2009 Annual Report on the status of Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number Fifteen, (Fort Worth Avenue TIF District), submitted by the Fort Worth Avenue TIF District's Board of Directors, and authorizing the City Manager to submit the annual report to the chief executive officer of each taxing jurisdiction that levies taxes on real property in the District, and to the Attorney General of Texas, and the State Comptroller, as required by state law - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

 

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

 

10-0470

 

FY 2009 Tax Increment Financing Zone Annual Reports

 

Item 28:     A resolution accepting the FY 2009 Annual Report on the status of Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number Sixteen, (Davis Garden TIF District), submitted by the Davis Garden TIF District's Board of Directors, and authorizing the City Manager to submit the annual report to the chief executive officer of each taxing jurisdiction that levies taxes on real property in the District, and to the Attorney General of Texas, and the State Comptroller, as required by state law - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

 

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

 

10-0471

 

FY 2009 Tax Increment Financing Zone Annual Reports

 

Item 29:     A resolution accepting the FY 2009 Annual Report on the status of Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number Seventeen, (TOD TIF District), submitted by the TOD TIF District's Board of Directors, and authorizing the City Manager to submit the annual report to the chief executive officer of each taxing jurisdiction that levies taxes on real property in the District, and to the Attorney General of Texas, and the State Comptroller, as required by state law - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

 

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

 

10-0472

 

FY 2009 Tax Increment Financing Zone Annual Reports

 

Item 30:     A resolution accepting the FY 2009 Annual Report on the status of Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number Eighteen, (Maple/Mockingbird TIF District), submitted by the Maple/Mockingbird TIF District's Board of Directors, and authorizing the City Manager to submit the annual report to the Chief Executive Officer of each taxing jurisdiction that levies taxes on real property in the District, and to the Attorney General of Texas, and the State Comptroller, as required by state law - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

 

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

 

10-0473

 

Item 31:     Authorize an extension of the Hall of State Management Agreement with the Dallas Historical Society, Inc., a Texas nonprofit corporation, for the period September 26, 2011 through September 25, 2014 to: (1) eliminate the maximum 360-day advance notice for the exercise of the existing option to renew; and (2) update the terms of insurance and liability for the term of the Agreement - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

 

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

 

10-0474

 

Item 32:     Authorize an increase in the contract with Ark Contracting Services, LLC for bridge abutment protection and erosion control at Tenison Golf Course located at 3501 Samuell Boulevard - Not to exceed $329,040, from $3,376,359 to $3,705,399 - Financing: Golf Improvement Trust Funds

 

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

 

10-0475

 

Item 33:     Authorize (1) the application for and acceptance of the 2009 Project Safe Neighborhood/Anti-Gang initiative grant in the amount of $35,000 from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance for Gang Unit officer overtime reimbursement to combat gangs, guns and drug activity for the period October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2012; (2) a local match in the amount of $10,133; and (3) execution of the grant agreement - Total not to exceed $45,133 - Financing: U.S. Department of Justice Grant Funds ($35,000) and Current Funds ($10,133)

 

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

 

10-0476

 

Item 34:     Authorize a Professional Services Agreement with Dallas County for the Dallas Police Department to participate in the Grants to Encourage Arrest Program to assist victims of domestic violence and to increase accountability of perpetrators of family violence, for the period August 1, 2009 through April 30, 2010 - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

 

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

 

10-0477

 

Item 35:     Authorize the rejection of bids for the Coit Road Enhancement Project from Spring Valley Road to Haymeadow Drive; and the re-advertisement for new bids - Financing:  No cost consideration to the City

 

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

 

10-0478

 

Item 36:     Authorize a professional services contract with TranSystems Corporation for the engineering design of bridge and erosion control improvements for Fair Oaks Crossing Bridge over Jackson Branch Tributary - Not to exceed $52,225 - Financing: 2004 Certificates of Obligation

 

Councilmember Neumann requested that consent agenda item 36 be considered as an individual item.  Mayor Leppert stated that consent agenda item 36 would be considered as an individual item later in the meeting, there being no objection voiced to Councilmember Neumann's request.

 

Later in the meeting, consent agenda item 36 was brought up for consideration.

 

Councilmember Neumann moved to approve the item.

 

Motion seconded by Councilmember Salazar and unanimously adopted.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

 

10-0479

 

Item 37:     Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the professional services contract with Metropolitan Infrastructure, PLLC, for additional engineering and survey services for Street Petition Group II (list attached) - Not to exceed $169,330, from $358,370 to $527,700 - Financing: 2006 Bond Funds

 

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

 

10-0480

 

Item 38:     Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the professional services contract with LopezGarcia Group, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of URS Corporation, for additional engineering design and surveying services for Rush Creek Relief/Diversion Systems - Not to exceed $597,210, from $824,980 to $1,422,190 - Financing: 2003 Bond Funds ($133,523) and 2006 Bond Funds ($463,687)

 

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

 

10-0481

 

Item 39:     Authorize (1) the acceptance of a grant from the North Central Texas Council of Governments for Sanitation Services to conduct free backyard composting classes and provide compost bins for City of Dallas residents in the amount of $74,920; (2) local matching fund contributions in the amount of $27,940; and (3) execution of the grant agreement - Total not to exceed $102,860 - Financing: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Grant Funds ($74,920) and Current Funds ($27,940)

 

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

 

10-0482

 

Item 40:     Authorize the sale by quitclaim deed of approximately 4,950 square feet of land acquired by the taxing authorities from a Sheriff's Sale to Dallas Independent School District - Revenue: $49,500

 

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

 

10-0483

 

Item 41:     An ordinance granting a revocable license to Hard Rock Café International (STP), Inc. for the use of approximately 42 square feet of aerial space to install, use and maintain a projecting attached sign over Continental Avenue right-of-way located near its intersection with Houston Street - Revenue: $1,000 annually plus $20 ordinance publication fee

 

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

 

Assigned ORDINANCE NO. 27804

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

 

10-0484

 

Item 42:     An ordinance granting a private license to Kenichi Dallas, L.P. for the use of approximately 325 square feet of land to install and maintain a sidewalk café on a portion of Victory Park Lane right-of-way located near its intersection with Museum Way - Revenue: $1,326 annually plus the $20 ordinance publication fee

 

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

 

Assigned ORDINANCE NO. 27805

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

 

10-0485

 

Item 43:     Authorize (1) the acceptance of Phase II of the Water Security Initiative Contamination Warning System Demonstration Pilot Grant in the amount of $3,750,000 from the Environmental Protection Agency to provide additional funding for the development of a pilot program within the Water Utilities Department, including on-line water quality monitoring, sampling and analysis, enhanced security monitoring, consumer complaint surveillance, public health surveillance, business intelligence, and a consequence management plan to enable the City to more proactively monitor and respond to accidental or intentional contamination of the water distribution system; (2) the establishment of appropriations in the Environmental Protection Agency Grant Fund in the amount of $3,750,000; and (3) Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the professional services contract with CH2M HILL, Inc. to provide additional engineering services to implement the development of the pilot program within the Water Utilities Department in the amount of $3,489,120, from $1,860,880 to $5,350,000 - Not to exceed $3,489,120 - Financing: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Grant Funds

 

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

 

10-0486

10-0487

 

Item 44: 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)

 

The City Secretary distributed a report showing all nominations and re-nominations received for city boards and commissions appointments for the 2009-2010 board term updated through FEBRUARY 10, 2010.

 

The City Secretary noted the report indicated nominees and re-nominees for full and individual appointments cleared for council action met all qualifications for service.

 

Councilmember Salazar moved to appoint Sabra Wigfall, Professional Performance Artist, to the Cultural Affairs Commission; Sheffie Kadane to the Police and Fire Pension Board and Kevin Felder, Registered Voter, to the Reinvestment Zone Nine Board (Vickery Meadow).

 

Motion seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Medrano and unanimously adopted. 

 

[Information on each newly-appointed member is located in the file shown next to the name of the board.]

 

10-5137           CAC   CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMISSION

10-5138           PFP     POLICE AND FIRE PENSION BOARD

10-5139           RZ09   REINVESTMENT ZONE NINE BOARD (VICKERY MEADOW)

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

 

10-0488

 

Item 45:     Authorize acquisition of two parcels improved with occupied residential structures located at 2414 & 2420 Hooper Street for the proposed Bexar Street Redevelopment Project which is being implemented as part of the Neighborhood Investment Program (list attached) - Not to exceed $67,000 ($63,000 plus closing costs not to exceed $4,000) - Financing: 2002-03 Community Development Block Grant Funds ($57,000) and Dallas Housing Finance Corporation Grant Funds ($10,000)

 

In accordance with Section 7.13 of the City Council Rules of Procedures, "Motions to Approve Designated Zoning Cases and Designated Public Subsidy Matters", Mayor Leppert read the following certification into the record:

 

"By making and seconding this motion, the councilmembers represent they have undertaken sufficient examination and involvement, beyond reviewing the agenda materials, to be knowledgeable of both the facts and the circumstances of the case and to be able to develop an opinion based on such an examination of the various factors and issues involved."

 

Councilmember Davis moved to approve the item.

 

Motion seconded by Councilmember Atkins and Councilmember Salazar and unanimously adopted. 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

 

10-0489

 

Item 46:     Authorize the reconstruction on-site of five homes in accordance with the Reconstruction/SHARE Program Statement requirements for properties located at 1205 Lawton Drive in the amount of $93,400, 3317 Fordham Road in the amount of $93,400, 1502 South Beckley Avenue in the amount of $93,400, 2006 Idaho Avenue in the amount of $93,400 and 2919 Jerome Street in the amount of $93,400 - Total not to exceed $467,000 - Financing: 2008-09 Home Funds ($186,800); 2007-08 Community Development Block Grant Reprogramming Funds ($186,800) and 2008-09 Community Development Block Grant Funds ($93,400)

 

In accordance with Section 7.13 of the City Council Rules of Procedures, "Motions to Approve Designated Zoning Cases and Designated Public Subsidy Matters", Mayor Leppert read the following certification into the record:

 

"By making and seconding this motion, the councilmembers represent they have undertaken sufficient examination and involvement, beyond reviewing the agenda materials, to be knowledgeable of both the facts and the circumstances of the case and to be able to develop an opinion based on such an examination of the various factors and issues involved."

 

Mayor Pro Tem Caraway moved to approve the item.

 

Motion seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Medrano and Councilmember Atkins and unanimously adopted. 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

 

10-0490

 

CONSENT ZONING DOCKET

 

The consent zoning docket, consisting of agenda items 47-49, was presented for consideration.

 

Agenda item 47 was removed from the consent zoning docket, to be considered as an individual hearing.

 

            Agenda item 47: Zoning Case Z089-274 (WE) [considered individually]

            Agenda item 48: Zoning Case Z089-282 (WE)

            Agenda item 49 Zoning Case Z090-121 (RB)

     

In the zoning cases on the consent zoning docket, the city plan commission recommended approval of the proposed changes in zoning.

 

The following individual addressed the city council regarding the item:

 

            Misty Ventura, 9407 Biscayne Blvd., the applicant, item 49, in favor

 

Councilmember Koop moved to close the public hearings, accept the recommendations of the city plan commission on the consent zoning cases and pass the ordinances.

 

Motion seconded by Councilmember Neumann and unanimously adopted. 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

 

10-0491

 

Item 47:     Zoning Case Z089-274 (WE)

 

The consent zoning docket, consisting of agenda items 47-49, was presented for consideration.

 

Theresa O'Donnell, director of sustainable development and construction, reminded the city council that in accordance with subparagraphs (c)(2)(A) and (c)(2)(B) of Section 51A-4.701 of the development code, council approval of the application would require the favorable vote of three-fourths of all members of the city council in that the application for a change in zoning had been recommended for approval by the city plan commission, and a written protest against the change in zoning had been signed by the owners of 20 percent or more of either the land in the area of the request or land within 200 feet of the area of the request, and the protest had been filed with the director of development services.

 

Councilmember Koop requested that zoning consent item 47 be considered as an individual item.  Mayor Leppert stated that zoning consent item 47 would be considered as an individual item later in the meeting, there being no objection voiced to Councilmember Koop's request.

 

A public hearing was called on zoning case Z089-274 (WE), an application for and an ordinance granting a Specific Use Permit for a Tower/antenna for cellular communication on property zoned a CR Community Retail District north of Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway, west of Abrams Road

 

(The staff and city plan commission recommended approval for a ten-year period with automatic renewal for additional ten-year periods, subject to a site plan and conditions)

 

No one appeared in opposition to the city plan commission's recommendation.

 

Appearing in favor of the city plan commission's recommendation:

 

      Bill Bauman, 2300 Springmere Dr., Arlington, TX, the applicant

 

Councilmember Koop moved to close the public hearing, accept the recommendation of the city plan commission with the ordinance and site plan to come back at a later date.

 

Motion seconded by Councilmember Natinsky and unanimously adopted.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

 

10-0492

 

Item 48:     Zoning Case Z089-282 (WE)

 

The consent zoning docket, consisting of agenda items 47-49, was presented for consideration.

 

A public hearing was called on zoning case Z089-282 (WE),an application for and an ordinance granting an amendment to Specific Use Permit No. 1371 for an open enrollment charter school and a child-care facility on property zoned an R-7.5(A) Single Family District on the southeast corner of R.L. Thornton Freeway and Ann Arbor Avenue

 

(The staff and city plan commission recommended approval for a three-year period with eligibility for automatic renewals for additional ten-year periods, subject to a site plan and conditions)

 

No one appeared in opposition to or in favor of the city plan commission's recommendation.

 

Approved as part of the consent zoning docket.

 

Assigned ORDINANCE NO. 27806

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

 

10-0493

 

Item 49:     Zoning Case Z090-121 (RB)

 

The consent zoning docket, consisting of agenda items 47-49, was presented for consideration.

 

A public hearing was called on zoning case Z090-121 (RB), an application for and an ordinance granting a Planned Development District for R-7.5(A) Single Family District Uses on property zoned an R-7.5(A) Single Family District, on the northwest corner of Biscayne Boulevard and Tiffany Way

 

(The staff and city plan commission recommended approval, subject to a Tract 1 development plan and conditions)

 

No one appeared in opposition to the city plan commission's recommendation.

 

Appearing in favor of the city plan commission's recommendation:

 

      Misty Ventura, 9407 Biscayne Blvd., the applicant

 

Approved as part of the consent zoning docket.

 

Assigned ORDINANCE NO 27807

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

 

10-0494

 

Item 50:     Zoning Case Z090-110 (WE) INDIVIDUAL

 

A public hearing was called on zoning case Z090-110 (WE), an application for and an ordinance granting the renewal of Specific Use Permit No. 1601 for commercial amusement inside limited to a Class A dance hall on property zoned a CS Commercial Service District, at the west corner of East Grand Avenue and St. Mary Avenue

 

(The staff recommended approvalfor a three-year period, subject to a revised site plan and staff's conditions and the City Plan Commission recommended approval of a Class B dance hall for a two-year period, subject to a revised site plan and conditions)

 

No one appeared in opposition to or in favor of the city plan commission's recommendation.

 

In accordance with Section 7.13 of the City Council Rules of Procedures, "Motions to Approve Designated Zoning Cases and Designated Public Subsidy Matters", Mayor Leppert read the following certification into the record:

 

"By making and seconding this motion, the councilmembers represent they have undertaken sufficient examination and involvement, beyond reviewing the agenda materials, to be knowledgeable of both the facts and the circumstances of the case and to be able to develop an opinion based on such an examination of the various factors and issues involved."

 

Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Medrano moved to close the public hearing, follow the staff recommendation for approval and pass the ordinance.

 

Motion seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Caraway and Councilmember Neumann and unanimously adopted. 

 

Assigned ORDINANCE NO. 27808

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

 

10-0495

 

Item 51:     Zoning Case Z089-250 (RB) DESIGNATED ZONING CASES INDIVIDUAL

 

A public hearing was called on zoning case Z089-250 (RB), an application for and an ordinance granting an RR Regional Retail District and a resolution accepting deed restriction volunteered by the applicant and an ordinance granting a Specific Use Permit for an Animal shelter or clinic with outside runs on property zoned a CR Community Retail District on the east line of Walling Lane, south of Skillman Street

 

(The staff recommended denial and the City Plan Commission recommended approval of an RR Regional Retail District subject to deed restrictions volunteered by the applicant and approval of a Specific Use Permit for an Animal shelter or clinic with outside runs for a five-year period, subject to a site plan and conditions)

 

In accordance with Section 7.13 of the City Council Rules of Procedures, "Motions to Approve Designated Zoning Cases and Designated Public Subsidy Matters", Mayor Leppert read the following certification into the record:

 

"By making and seconding this motion, the councilmembers represent they have undertaken sufficient examination and involvement, beyond reviewing the agenda materials, to be knowledgeable of both the facts and the circumstances of the case and to be able to develop an opinion based on such an examination of the various factors and issues involved."

 

Appearing in opposition to the city plan commission's recommendation:

 

      John M. Wang, 6904 Walling Ln.

 

No one appeared in favor of the city plan commission's recommendation.

 

Councilmember Kadane moved to close the public hearing, follow the city plan and zoning commission's recommendation for approval with the following changes to the Specific Use Permit:

 

·         The Specific Use Permit is approved for a five-year period, but is eligible for automatic renewal for additional five-year periods.

·         Outdoor areas are limited to Areas A, B, and C.

·         Area A is limited to 2,235 square feet.

·         Area B is limited to 5,070 square feet.

·         Area C is limited to 1,575 square feet.

·         In Areas A and B, one attendant must be provided at all times for each six animals.

·         In Area C, one attendant must be provided for each dog in the area at any one time.

 

and pass the ordinance.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

10-0495

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Motion seconded by Councilmember Neumann and Councilmember Natinsky and unanimously adopted. 

 

Assigned ORDINANCE NOS. 27809 AND 27810

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

 

10-0496

 

Item 52:     A public hearing to receive comments regarding a proposal for and an ordinance changing the name of Central Expressway between Pacific Avenue on the north and Grand Avenue on the south, to Cesar Chavez Boulevard - NC090-001 - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

 

The following individuals addressed the city council regarding the item:

 

      Bill Betzen, 6717 Cliffwood Dr., representing Cesar Chavez Task Force

      Beatrice Martinez, 7007 Arboreal Dr., District Director, LULAC, District 3

      Hector M. Flores, 1030 Tracy, Duncanville, TX, representing LULAC

      Mike LoVuolo, 616 Cristler Ave.

      Lee Wolak, 5910 Cedar Springs, representing Dallas Peace Center

      Patti Fink, President, Dallas Gay and Lesbian Alliance

      Joe Wells, 509 Main St.

      Ramiro Luna, 1426 E. Waco, representing Cesar Chavez Task Force

      Cass Robert Callaway, 2215 Marilla Dr.

      Tina Yoo, 7055 Winchester St., representing Asian American (KAC) for LULAC

      F. Karl Banks, 1605 Meadow Valley Ln., representing the community

      Adalberto Ruiz, 2380 S. Mac Gregor Way, representing LULAC

      Juanita Wallace, 1409 S. Lamar, representing Dallas NAACP

 

Councilmember Salazar moved to close the public hearing and pass the ordinance.

 

Motion seconded by Councilmember Hunt. 

 

After discussion, Mayor Leppert called the vote on Councilmember Salazar's motion:

 

Voting Yes:     [15]   Leppert, Caraway, Medrano, Jasso, Neumann, Hill, Salazar, Davis, Atkins, Kadane, Allen, Koop, Natinsky, Margolin, Hunt

Voting No:      [0]   

 

Mayor Leppert declared the motion adopted.

 

Assigned ORDINANCE NO. 27811

 

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

 

10-0497

 

Addendum addition 1:           Authorize the sale of one 2009 Jaguar, inventory control number 9042081, sold at public auction, on January 25, 2010 to Lisa's Auto Sales - Revenue: $33,000

 

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

 

10-0498

 

Addendum addition 2:           Authorize the City Manager to modify the City of Dallas' policy for accepting applications seeking City of Dallas support for low income housing tax credit financing, when the State of Texas does not require direct City of Dallas approval, to: (1) allow for only one application to be submitted; and (2) require applicants to submit a $1,000 fee with the single application to cover administrative costs associated with reviewing the applications - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

 

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

 

10-0499

 

Addendum addition 3:           An ordinance amending Chapter 48C of the Dallas City Code to: (1) prohibit the immobilization (booting) of vehicles on parking lots in the city that do not provide a receipt in exchange for payment of a parking fee; and (2) eliminate video audit procedures as an alternative to providing parking fee receipts - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

 

Mayor Leppert requested that addendum addition consent agenda item 3 be considered as an individual item.  Mayor Leppert stated that addendum addition consent agenda item 3 would be considered as an individual item later in the meeting, there being no objection voiced to his request.

 

Later in the meeting, addendum addition consent agenda item 3 was brought up for consideration.

 

The following individuals addressed the city council regarding the item:

 

     Barry Annino, 3300 Commerce St.

     Jeff Klundt, 213 Abrams, Richardson, TX, representing Hawkeye Parking Enforcement

 

Councilmember Hunt moved to pass the ordinance.

 

Motion seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Caraway.

 

During the debate on Councilmember Hunt's motion, Councilmember Salazar moved to call the previous question to end debate and proceed to an immediate vote on the pending question.

 

Motion seconded by Councilmember Atkins.

 

After discussion, Mayor Leppert called for a vote on the motion to end debate.

 

Mayor Leppert declared the motion adopted on a divided vote, with Councilmember Neumann voting "No."

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

10-0499

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Mayor Leppert called the vote on Councilmember Hunt's motion to pass the ordinance:

 

Voting Yes:                       [10]   Leppert, Caraway, Medrano, Jasso, Hill, Salazar, Davis, Atkins, Margolin, Hunt

Voting No:                         [4]   Neumann, Kadane, Allen, Natinsky,

Absent when vote taken:     [1]  Koop

 

Mayor Leppert declared the motion adopted.

 

After further discussion, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Medrano moved to reconsider the vote on the item to allow Councilmember Koop to vote on the item.

 

Motion seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Caraway and unanimously adopted.

 

Mayor Leppert called the vote on Councilmember Hunt's motion to pass the ordinance:

 

Voting Yes:  [11]   Leppert, Caraway, Medrano, Jasso, Hill, Salazar, Davis, Atkins, Koop, Margolin, Hunt

Voting No:    [4]   Neumann, Kadane, Allen, Natinsky

 

Mayor Leppert declared the motion adopted.

 

Assigned ORDINANCE NO. 27803

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

 

10-0500

 

Addendum addition 4:           Authorize an amendment to Resolution No. 09-2829, previously approved on November 9, 2009, to correct the amount of a grant application request from $694,672 to $696,227 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 - Not to exceed $696,227 - Financing: Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division State Grant Funds

 

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

 

10-0501

 

Addendum addition 5:           Authorize an increase in the contract with Azteca Enterprises, Inc. for revisions to the structural steel at the entrance canopy; design changes for exterior walls; additional drilling and casing of piers; and modifications to the lighting and rainwater harvesting system at Mattie Nash/Myrtle Davis Recreation Center located at 3710 North Hampton Road - Not to exceed $124,928, from $4,331,150 to $4,456,078 - Financing: 2003 Bond Funds ($52,688) and 2006 Bond Funds ($72,240)

 

Councilmember Neumann requested that addendum addition consent agenda item 5 be considered as an individual item.  Mayor Leppert stated that addendum addition consent agenda item 5 would be considered as an individual item later in the meeting, there being no objection voiced to Councilmember Neumann's request.

 

Later in the meeting, addendum addition consent agenda item 5 was brought up for consideration.

 

Councilmember Neumann moved to approve the item.

 

Motion seconded by Councilmember Salazar and unanimously adopted.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

 

10-0502

 

Addendum addition 6:           An ordinance abandoning portions of a drainage easement and a sanitary sewer easement to Sam's Real Estate Business Trust, the abutting owner, containing a total of approximately 12,037 square feet of land located near the intersection of McCree Road and Northwest Highway - Revenue: $5,400 plus the $20 ordinance publication fee

 

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

 

Assigned ORDINANCE NO. 27812

.
OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

 

10-0503

 

Addendum addition 7:                       Authorize a Special Economic Development Loan Agreement and two Commercial Loan Agreements to enhance the quality of life for the residents in the South Dallas/Fair Park Trust Fund target area to provide funding as follows: (1) Richard Knight d/b/a the MLK/175 Gateway Project in an amount not to exceed $92,800; (2) Freedom Fashions in an amount not to exceed $50,000; and (3) Namamai Services, LLC in an amount not to exceed $50,000 - Total not to exceed $192,800 - Financing: South Dallas/Fair Park Trust Funds

 

In accordance with Section 7.13 of the City Council Rules of Procedures, "Motions to Approve Designated Zoning Cases and Designated Public Subsidy Matters", Mayor Leppert read the following certification into the record:

 

"By making and seconding this motion, the councilmembers represent they have undertaken sufficient examination and involvement, beyond reviewing the agenda materials, to be knowledgeable of both the facts and the circumstances of the case and to be able to develop an opinion based on such an examination of the various factors and issues involved."

 

Councilmember Davis moved to approve the item.

 

Motion seconded by Councilmember Atkins and Councilmember Salazar and unanimously adopted. 

 

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

FEBRUARY 10, 2010

 

10-0504

 

Addendum addition 8:           A public hearing to receive comments on the proposed private sale by quitclaim deed of two unimproved properties acquired by the taxing authorities from the Sheriff's Sale to Builders of Hope Community Development Corporation, a qualified non-profit organization; and, at the close of the public hearing, authorize (1) the private sale under the HB110 process through the Land Transfer Program, as provided for by Section 253.010 of the Texas Local Government Code, by quitclaim deed of two unimproved properties acquired by the taxing authorities from the Sheriff's Sale to Builders of Hope 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 (list attached) - Revenue: $2,605

 

No one addressed the city council regarding the item.

 

Councilmember Salazar moved to close the public hearing and approve the item.

 

Motion seconded by Councilmember Davis and unanimously adopted.

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