City of Dallas, City Secretary, 3-25-98 City Council Meeting Minutes

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0871

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: Roy H. Williams, 5881 Preston View Blvd.
REPRESENTING: Forty Acres and a Mule
SUBJECT: The tale of two cities

SPEAKER: Elsie Risby, 2900 Dilido Rd.
SUBJECT: Issues

SPEAKER: Marvin Crenshaw, 5134 Malcolm X Blvd.
REPRESENTING: Malcolm X Community Council
SUBJECT: Community concerns

SPEAKER: Michael Simmons, 2515 Lawrence St.
SUBJECT: Code Enforcement/City funds/Audits/Housing Department

OPEN MICROPHONE - END OF MEETING:

SPEAKER: LeVar Thomas, 2408 Club Manor Dr.
SUBJECT: Appointments of persons to Youth Commission

SPEAKER: DeWayne Dallas, 6266 St. Albans Dr.
SUBJECT: President's affairs

SPEAKER: Ricky J. Edwards, 14016 Peyton Dr.
SUBJECT: Police brutality

SPEAKER: William Hopkins, 2011 Leath St.
SUBJECT: President/K.K.K./E.P.A./West Dallas Housing

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0872

Item 1: Approval of Minutes

The acting city secretary stated that the minutes of the briefing meeting of January 7, 1998, the voting agenda meeting of January 14, 1998, the briefing meeting of January 21, 1998, the voting agenda meeting of January 28, 1998, the briefing meeting of February 4, 1998, the voting agenda meeting of February 11, 1998, the briefing meeting of February 18, 1998, the voting agenda meeting of February 25, 1998 and the briefing meeting of March 4, 1998, were presented for approval.

Mayor Pro Tem Poss moved to approve the minutes.

Motion seconded by Councilmember Mayes and unanimously adopted.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0873

CONSENT AGENDA

The consent agenda, consisting of agenda items 2-58, was presented for consideration.

The acting city secretary announced that her office had received written notice from Councilmember Blumer that consent agenda item 48 had been deferred until the next voting agenda meeting of the city council and notice that the item had been deferred had been posted in accordance with Subsection 7.11 of the City Council Rules of Procedure.

The acting city secretary announced that her office had received written notice from Councilmember Finkelman that consent agenda item 55 had been deferred until the next voting agenda meeting of the city council and notice that the item had been deferred had been posted in accordance with Subsection 7.11 of the City Council Rules of Procedure.

Councilmember Forsythe Lill requested that consent agenda items 31 and 32 be removed from the consent agenda to be considered as individual items. Mayor Kirk stated that consent agenda items 31 and 32 would be considered as an individual items later in the meeting, there being no objection voiced to Councilmember Forsythe Lill 's request.

Councilmember Blumer requested that consent agenda items 35 and 44 be removed from the consent agenda to be considered as individual items. Mayor Kirk stated that consent agenda items 35 and 44 would be considered as an individual items later in the meeting, there being no objection voiced to Councilmember Blumer 's request.

Councilmember Lipscomb requested that consent agenda items 52, 54 and 58 be removed from the consent agenda to be considered as individual items. Mayor Kirk stated that consent agenda items 52, 54 and 58 would be considered as an individual items later in the meeting, there being no objection voiced to Councilmember Lipscomb 's request.

The following individuals appeared to comment on consent agenda items:

-- Joyce Strickland, 2615 South Blvd., concerning consent agenda item 3
-- Larry LaGuardia, 7830 S. 66th., Franklin, Wi., concerning consent agenda item 35

Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Salazar moved to approve all items on the consent agendas with the exception of items 48 and 55 which had been deferred until the next voting agenda meeting of the city council at the request of members of the council and 31, 32, 35, 44, 52, 54 and 58 which would be considered later in the meeting.

Motion seconded by Councilmember Mayes and unanimously adopted.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0874

Item 2: Authorize a professional services contract with Dunaway Associates, Inc. to provide engineering and surveying services for construction of a pedestrian bridge at Glendale Park - $28,000 - Financing: Section 108 Notes

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0875

Item 3: Authorize a professional services contract with Conley Design, Inc. to provide a study to determine the condition of the structure and recommendations for repair options at the Sheep and Goat Building at Fair Park and authorize the establishment of appropriations in State Fair of Texas Capital Construction Funds in the amount of $19,050 - $19,050 - Financing: State Fair of Texas Capital Construction Funds

The following individual addressed the city council regarding the contract:

-- Joyce Strickland, 2615 South Blvd., representing the South Blvd./Park Rowe Neighborhood Association

Councilmember Mayes moved to approve the item.

Motion seconded by Councilmember Loza and unanimously adopted.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0876

Item 4: Authorize a contract for installation of a new playground area at the recreation center and a chain link fence along the creek channel behind the recreation center at John C. Phelps Park - American General Supplies, Inc., lowest responsible bidder of three - $99,523 - Financing: 1995 Bond Funds

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0877

Item 5: Authorize a contract for the construction of a combination softball/soccer field, irrigation and new sidewalks at Maria Luna Park - Texas Environmental Management, Inc., lowest responsible bidder of two - $54,825 - Financing: 1996-97 Community Development Grant Funds ($39,511) and 1995 Bond Funds ($15,314)

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0878

Item 6: Authorize a contract for Asphaltic Concrete Street Resurfacing Group 1 on various improved streets - Austin Bridge and Road, Inc., lowest responsible bidder of two - $3,872,787 - Financing: 1995 Bond Funds ($900,312), 1997 Certificates of Obligation ($2,900,000), Water Utilities Capital Construction Funds ($72,475)

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0879

Item 7: Authorize a contract for Asphaltic Concrete Street Resurfacing Group 2 on various improved streets - Austin Bridge and Road, Inc., lowest responsible bidder of two - $4,954,861 - Financing: 1995 Bond Funds ($1,961,336), 1997 Certificates of Obligation ($2,900,000), Water Utilities Capital Construction Funds ($93,525)

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0880

Item 8: Authorize a contract for replacement of the cooling tower and condenser water pumps at the Municipal Complex - Garland Heating & Air Conditioning Company, Inc., lowest responsible bidder of three - $93,195 - Financing: Capital Construction Funds

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0881

Item 9: Authorize a contract for the construction of asphalt paving and storm drainage improvements on Gladewater Road from Scotland Drive to Veterans Branch - Camino Construction, Inc., lowest responsible bidder of two - $91,655 - Financing: 1995-96 Community Development Grant Funds

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0882

Item 10: Authorize a contract for the renovation of the City Hall Kitchen - Gilbert May, Inc., lowest responsible bidder of two - $67,797 - Financing: Capital Construction Funds

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0883

Item 11: Authorize a contract for the construction of street paving, water and wastewater main improvements on Westport Avenue from Mouser Street to Harrell Avenue - Stephen & Associates Builders, lowest responsible bidder of three - $143,775 - Financing: 1995 Bond Funds ($85,890), Water Utilities Bond Funds ($18,830), Water Utilities Capital Construction Funds ($39,055)

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0884

Item 12: Authorize a contract for the rehabilitation and renovation of the Water Utilities Department's Material Services warehouse and storage complex at the Southeast Area Service Center - Mid-South Contractors of Texas, Inc., lowest responsible bidder of four - $2,334,000 - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0885

Item 13: Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to the contract with Oglesby-Greene, Inc. for additional design and construction administration services for the Hall of State Exterior Wall Repair project - $13,495, from $65,771 to $79,266 - Financing: 1995 Bond Funds

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0886

Item 14: Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the contract with Gutierrez, Smouse, Wilmut and Associates, Inc. for additional engineering services for McKinney Avenue from Clyde Lane to Pearl Street - $26,360, from $233,775 to $260,135 - Financing: 1995 Bond Funds

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0887

Item 15: Authorize an increase in the contract with Oscar Renda Contracting, Inc. for the White Rock Lake Dredging Project - $65,500, from $13,510,220 to $13,575,720 - Financing: 1995 Bond Funds

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0888

Item 16: Authorize an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Dallas and the Texas Department of Transportation for design and construction of channel improvements on Five Mile Creek at Loop 12 - $690,340 - Financing: 1985 Bond Funds

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0889

Item 17: Authorize a Supplemental Agreement to the Master Interlocal Agreement between the City of Dallas and Dallas County in order for Dallas County to provide design for relocating water and wastewater facilities on Regal Row from 600 feet north of the RAILTRAN (CRI & PRR) bridge to Interstate 35E - $171,070 - Financing: Water Utilities Bond Funds

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0890

Item 18: Authorize an Interlocal Agreement between the City of Dallas and Dallas County for the funding and construction of paving improvements to Royal Lane from Skillman Street to Audelia Road - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0891

Item 19: Authorize acquisition, including the exercise of the right of eminent domain, if such becomes necessary, from Lloyd Investment Company, Ltd., of approximately 63,449 square feet of land for a water and wastewater easement along S.H. 190 between Preston and Campbell Roads - $140,000 - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Construction Funds

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0892

Item 20: Authorize acquisition, including the exercise of the right of eminent domain, if such becomes necessary, of twelve (12) properties, containing a total of approximately 5,817 square feet of land improved with fencing and trees, located on the east side of Central Expressway between Monticello Avenue and McCommas Boulevard for construction of a sound wall in conjunction with the North Central Expressway reconstruction project - $87,458 - Financing: 1989 Bond Funds (75% to be paid by the State)

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0893

Item 21: Authorize acquisition, including the exercise of the right of eminent domain, if such becomes necessary, from Hampton/Wheatland Ltd., of approximately 1.3 acres of unimproved land located at the southwest corner of South Hampton Road and Kirnwood Drive for a new fire station - $90,000 - Financing: 1985 Bond Funds

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0894

Item 22: Authorize settlement in lieu of proceeding to a jury trial with CRD Associates I, Ltd. and John T. Stuart, III for the acquisition of approximately 13,846 square feet of land for the expansion of Old City Park, located on Park Avenue between Gano Street and Beaumont Street - $11,000 - Financing: 1985 Bond Funds

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0895

Item 23: Authorize settlement in lieu of eminent domain proceedings with Marie Elizabeth Furtula Watts, Individually and as Trustee of the Eichinger, Furtula and Watts Trust for the acquisition of approximately 7,950 square feet of unimproved land for the Hispanic Community/Cultural Center located at the intersection of Cantegral and Lodge Streets - $79,500 - Financing: 1995 Bond Funds

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0896

Item 24: D-FW International Airport Expansion

* Authorize acquisition of individual avigation easements over 3 residential properties above approximately 0.5 acres of land located in the City of Irving, Texas for D-FW International Airport Expansion project - $97,750 ($46,920 in easement acquisition payments and $50,830 in noise mitigation payments) - Financing: D-FW International Airport Joint Revenue Bonds (no cost consideration to the City)

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0897

Item 25: D-FW International Airport Expansion

* Authorize acquisition of 4 tracts of land containing a total of approximately 75.5 acres, from Trinity Industries, Inc., in lieu of proceeding further in condemnation, for land located north of State Highway 114/121 in the City of Grapevine, Texas, needed for protective right-of-way purposes for D-FW International Airport*s future west side runway expansion project - $29,568,176 - Financing: D-FW International Airport Joint Revenue Bonds (no cost consideration to the City)

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0898

Item 26: D-FW International Airport Expansion

* Authorize payment of the difference between the Special Commissioners* Award and the jury verdict, including interest on the difference, as final settlement for the acquisition of approximately 4.493 acres of commercial land located at Walnut Hill Lane and Northstar Drive in the City of Irving, Texas from Alden E. Wagner needed for D-FW International Airport Expansion project - $454,919 - Financing: D-FW International Airport Joint Revenue Bonds (no cost consideration to the City)

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0899

Item 27: An ordinance granting a revocable license to The Salvation Army for the use of approximately 5 square feet of land, to maintain an existing aerial sign in a portion of Jefferson Boulevard right-of-way near Polk Street - Revenue: $350 annually plus the $20 ordinance publication fee

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

Assigned ORDINANCE NO. 23460.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0900

Item 28: An ordinance abandoning a portion of Profit Drive to ABF Freight System, Inc., the abutting owner, containing approximately 124,243 square feet of land, located near the intersection of Profit Drive and Irving Boulevard, and authorizing the quitclaim - Revenue: $184,810 plus the $20 ordinance publication fee

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

Assigned ORDINANCE NO. 23461.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0901

Item 29: An ordinance abandoning a sanitary sewer easement to The Lorton Company, the abutting owner, containing approximately 2,708 square feet of land, located near the intersection of Fitzhugh Avenue and North Central Expressway - Revenue: $650 plus the $20 ordinance publication fee

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

Assigned ORDINANCE NO. 23462.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0902

Item 30: An ordinance closing Stonebridge Drive and Rock Creek Drive at Fitzhugh Avenue to all vehicular traffic, pursuant to Resolution No. 93-4028, which authorizes the Policy for Closure of Local Residential Streets to Through Vehicular Traffic - Revenue: $650 plus the $20 ordinance publication fee

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

Assigned ORDINANCE NO. 23463.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0903

Item 31: Juliette Fowler Homes, Inc.

* An ordinance authorizing acceptance of a bid made by Juliette Fowler Homes, Inc., the highest of two bids received, for approximately 13,759 square feet of unneeded City-owned land located near the intersection of North Fulton Street and Abrams Road - Revenue: $28,214

At the time the consent agenda was presented for discussion, Councilmember Forsythe Lill requested that consent agenda item 31 be considered as an individual item. Mayor Kirk stated that consent agenda item 31 would be considered as an individual item later in the meeting, there being no objection voiced to Councilmember Forsythe Lill's request.

Later in the meeting agenda item 31 was brought up for consideration.

Councilmember Forsythe Lill moved to pass the ordinance.

Motion seconded by Councilmember Mayes and unanimously adopted.

Assigned ORDINANCE NO. 23464.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0904

Item 32: Juliette Fowler Homes, Inc.

* An ordinance abandoning a portion of North Fulton Street and an alley to Juliette Fowler Homes, Inc., the abutting owner, containing approximately 17,830 square feet of land, located near the intersection of North Fulton Street and Abrams Road, and authorizing the quitclaim - Revenue: $25,007 plus the $20 ordinance publication fee

At the time the consent agenda was presented for discussion, Councilmember Forsythe Lill requested that consent agenda item 32 be considered as an individual item. Mayor Kirk stated that consent agenda item 32 would be considered as an individual item later in the meeting, there being no objection voiced to Councilmember Forsythe Lill's request.

Later in the meeting agenda item 32 was brought up for consideration.

Councilmember Forsythe Lill moved to pass the ordinance.

Motion seconded by Councilmember Mayes and unanimously adopted.

Assigned ORDINANCE NO. 23464.

Assigned ORDINANCE NO. 23465.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0905

Item 33: Authorize the purchase of 62 new and 301 replacement vehicles and the option to purchase additional vehicles during the 1998 production model year pending availability of approved funding with the lowest responsible bidders of twelve and the rejection of one bid received for the rental of police vehicles and authorize readvertisement for new bids - Classic Chevrolet Fleet, Doran Chevrolet-Peugeot, Inc., Permian Autos, Inc., Randall Noe Auto Group, Red Bird Ford, Inc., Southwest International Trucks, Inc. - Not to exceed $7,179,912 - Financing: Current Funds ($3,317,342), 1997 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Funds ($1,372,602), 1996 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Funds ($1,207,120), 1997 Equipment Acquisition Contractual Obligation Funds ($742,089), 1996 Equipment Acquisition Contractual Obligation Funds ($305,376), Aviation Current Funds ($125,134), Park Beautification Trust Funds ($44,110), Texas Natural Resource Conservation Grant Funds ($28,450), Trinity River Trust Funds ($20,681), Dallas Zoo Education Trust Funds ($17,008)

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0906

Item 34: Authorize the purchase of three air compressors, twelve wheel loaders and backhoes, one truck mounted excavator, one forklift, one grader/maintainer, one asphalt paver, one static roller, three skid steer loaders, four truck mounted regenerative air sweepers, and two wheel loaders with the lowest responsible bidders of nineteen and the rejection of bids received for a 15,000 pound wheel loader and backhoe and authorize readvertisement for new bids - AIS Continental Equipment Co., Con-Equipment, Inc., Conley Lott Nichols Machinery, Dallas Ford New Holland, Inc., Equipment Depot of Dallas, Inc., Future Equipment Co., Inc., Industrial Disposal Supply, Moody-Day, Inc., RDO Equipment Co. - Not to exceed $1,719,896 - Financing: Aviation Current Funds ($202,950) and 1997 Equipment Acquisition Contractual Obligation Funds ($1,516,946)

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0907

Item 35: Authorize the rejection of the only bid received for command and communications vehicle for the Police Department and authorize readvertisement for new bids - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

At the time the consent agenda was presented for discussion, Councilmember Blumer requested that consent agenda item 35 be considered as an individual item. Mayor Kirk stated that consent agenda item 35 would be considered as an individual item later in the meeting, there being no objection voiced to Councilmember Blumer's request.

Later in the meeting agenda item 35 was brought up for consideration.

The following individual addressed the city council regarding the bid:

-- Larry LaGuardia, 7830 S. 66th St., Franklin Wi.

Councilmember Duncan moved to approve the item.

Motion seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Poss.

After discussion, Mayor Kirk called the vote on the motion:

Voting Yes: [9] Kirk, Poss, Salazar, Loza, Duncan, Mayes, Lipscomb, Walne, Finkelman
Voting No: [5] Hicks, Mallory Caraway, Greyson, Blumer, Forsythe Lill
Vacant: [1] Place 3

Mayor Kirk declared the motion adopted.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0908

Item 36: Authorize a thirty-six month price agreement for janitorial services at the Southeast and Southwest District Buildings with the lowest responsible bidder of five - Oriental Building Services, Inc. - Not to exceed $1,366,200 - Financing: Current Funds

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0909

Item 37: Authorize a twenty-four month price agreement for aluminum sign blanks with the lowest responsible bidder of two - Vulcan Aluminum - Not to exceed $136,067 - Financing: Current Funds

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0910

Item 38: Authorize a twenty-four month price agreement for remarking of street markings with the lowest responsible bidder of two - A.S.C. Pavement Markings, Inc. - Not to exceed $139,428 - Financing: Current Funds

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0911

Item 39: Authorize a twenty-four month multiple award price agreement for abstracting and title services with the lowest responsible bidders of seven - Research by Spencer, Texas Legal Investigative Services, All American Title Services, Inc. and S. R. Legal Investigation Services - Not to exceed $137,900 - Financing: Current Funds

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0912

Item 40: Authorize a thirty-six month multiple award price agreement for liquid chlorine delivered in tanker trucks with the two lowest responsible bidders - Aluminum Chemicals, Inc. d/b/a Coastal Products & Chemicals and DPC Industries, Inc. - Not to exceed $4,681,042 - Financing: Water Utilities Current Funds

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0913

Item 41: Authorize the purchase of six replacement carbon mixers at the Bachman Water Treatment Plant with the lowest responsible bidder of two - Lightnin - Not to exceed $165,080 - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Construction Funds

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0914

Item 42: Authorize the rejection of bids received for PVC pipes and fittings and authorize readvertisement for new bids - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0915

Item 43: Authorize the rejection of the only responsive bid received for a hydraulic hammer and authorize readvertisement for new bids - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0916

Item 44: Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the City�s Bond Counsel contract with Vinson & Elkins L.L.P. to provide payment in the amount of $84,830 for additional legal services received by the City during 1997 in connection with the Dallas Sports Arena Project, and to provide increased funding in the amount of $15,000 for future additional legal services in connection with the Arena Project, if needed - $99,830, from $75,000 to $174,830 - Financing: Event Services Current Funds (to be reimbursed from funds in the Arena Project Fund, when available)

At the time the consent agenda was presented for discussion, Councilmember Blumer requested that consent agenda item 44 be considered as an individual item. Mayor Kirk stated that consent agenda item 44 would be considered as an individual item later in the meeting, there being no objection voiced to Councilmember Blumer's request.

Later in the meeting agenda item 44 was brought up for consideration.

Councilmember Blumer moved to reject the contract.

Motion died to lack of a second.

Councilmember Mallory Caraway moved to approve the item.

Motion seconded by Councilmember Lipscomb.

After discussion, Mayor Kirk called the vote on the motion:

Voting Yes: [13] Kirk, Poss, Salazar, Loza, Duncan, Hicks, Mallory Caraway, Mayes, Lipscomb, Walne, Finkelman, Greyson, Forsythe Lill
Voting No: [1] Blumer
Vacant: [1] Place 3

Mayor Kirk declared the motion adopted.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0917

Item 45: Authorize acceptance of $99,448 offers tendered on certain City of Dallas, Texas Civic Center Convention Complex Junior Lien Revenue Bonds, Series 484 and to publish a Notice of Redemption for the balance of $238,250 - Financing: Convention Center Junior Lien Debt Service Funds

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0918

Item 46: Authorize a contract with The Communications Policy Group, Inc. to conduct a review of the TCI Cablevision of Dallas, Inc. cable TV system and operations to determine compliance with local and federal requirements for quality of service - Not to exceed $94,000 - Financing: Current Funds

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0919

Item 47: A resolution establishing the communications policies to be followed by TCI Cablevision of Dallas, Inc. while the cable rate adjustment filing is pending and while the franchise renewal process is ongoing - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0920

Item 48: An ordinance awarding a franchise for 10 years to FaithNet Telecommunications, Inc. to provide local exchange telephone services as a reseller of Southwestern Bell and General Telephone Co. service - Estimated Revenue: $692,000 over ten years

The acting city secretary announced that Councilmember Blumer had deferred consideration of consent agenda item 48 until the next voting agenda meeting of the city council in accordance with Subsection 7.11 of the City Council Rules of Procedure.

After the Notice of Deferred Items had been posted, but before the consent agenda had been considered, Councilmember Blumer stated that she had notified the acting city secretary in writing that she had deferred consent agenda item 48 until the next voting agenda meeting, but that she wished to withdraw the deferral and consider the item as part of the consent agenda.

Mayor Kirk stated that consent agenda item 48 would be considered as part of the consent agenda, there being no objection voiced to Councilmember Blumer's request.

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

Assigned ORDINANCE NO. 23466.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0921

Item 49: Authorize an infrastructure cost participation agreement with Stemmons Manana Corporation in an amount equal to 30% of the eligible public infrastructure improvements or $285,000, whichever is less, for the purpose of providing infrastructure improvements serving property located at the southwest corner of Walnut Hill Lane and Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas, payable only after completion of improvements as evidenced by a certificate of occupancy and acceptance of public infrastructure by the Director of the Public Works and Transportation department - Not to exceed $285,000 - Financing: Public/Private Partnership Funds

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0922

Item 50: Authorize a professional services contract with Homeward Bound, Inc. for the provision of substance abuse treatment services in a residential setting for adults for the period April 1, 1998 through March 31, 1999 - $92,130 - Financing: Current Funds

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0923

Item 51: Authorize a thirty-six month Interlocal Agreement with the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to provide basic, live fire drills and advanced specialized aircraft fire training to Aircraft Rescue Firefighters at Love Field and Redbird Airports - Not to exceed $333,000 - Financing: Aviation Current Funds

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0924

Item 52: Authorize an Interlocal Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Duncanville regarding the provision of law enforcement services in geographical areas located within the cities of Dallas and Duncanville for the period April 1, 1998 through March 31, 1999 - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

At the time the consent agenda was presented for discussion, Councilmember Lipscomb requested that consent agenda item 52 be considered as individual item. Mayor Kirk stated that consent agenda item 52 would be considered as an individual item later in the meeting, there being no objection voiced to Councilmember Lipscomb's request.

Councilmember Lipscomb moved to deny the interlocal agreement.

Motion seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Salazar.

After discusson, Mayor Kirk called on Councilmember Lipscomb's motion to deny:

Voting Yes: [3] Salazar, Loza, Lipscomb
Voting No: [11] Kirk, Poss, Duncan, Hicks, Mallory Caraway, Mayes, Walne, Finkelman, Greyson, Blumer, Forsythe Lill
Vacant: [1] Place 3

Mayor Kirk declared the motion lost.

Councilmember Walne moved to approve the item.

Motion seconded by Councilmember Finkelman.

After discussion, Mayor Kirk called the vote on the motion:

Voting Yes: [11] Kirk, Poss, Duncan, Hicks, Mallory Caraway, Mayes, Walne, Finkelman, Greyson, Blumer, Forsythe Lill
Voting No: [3] Salazar, Loza, Lipscomb
Vacant: [1] Place 3

Mayor Kirk declared the motion adopted.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0925

Item 53: Authorize adoption of the Dallas Regional Mobility Coalition Freeway Management Workgroup recommendations establishing freeway management and incident removal from major roadways as a priority, and encourage area/regional alliances to provide effective freeway management practices to improve mobility (list attached) - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0926

Item 54: Authorize adoption of a resolution to support the Dallas Area Rapid Transit's six year Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act Reauthorization Request of $383 million in federal funds, which represents 33% of the $1.18 billion that DART will invest
in new regional rail projects - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

At the time the consent agenda was presented for discussion, Councilmember Lipscomb requested that consent agenda item 54 be considered as an individual item. Mayor Kirk stated that consent agenda item 54 would be considered as an individual item later in the meeting, there being no objection voiced to Councilmember Lipscomb's request.

Later in the meeting agenda item 54 was brought up for consideration.

Councilmember Mallory Caraway moved to approve the item.

Motion seconded by Councilmember Lipscomb and unanimously adopted.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0927

Item 55: Authorize an amendment to the Five Mile Creek Floodplain Management Study to eliminate the parallel parkway alignment and extension of Kiest Valley Parkway along Five Mile Creek at the northeast intersection of Cockrell Hill Road and Kiest Boulevard - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

The acting city secretary announced that Councilmember Finkelman had deferred consideration of consent agenda item 55 until the next voting agenda meeting of the city council in accordance with Subsection 7.11 of the City Council Rules of Procedure.

After the Notice of Deferred Items had been posted, but before the consent agenda had been considered, Councilmember Finkelman stated that she had notified the acting city secretary in writing that she had deferred consent agenda item 55 until the next voting agenda meeting, but that she wished to withdraw the deferral and consider the item as part of the consent agenda.

Mayor Kirk stated that consent agenda item 55 would be considered as part of the consent agenda, there being no objection voiced to Councilmember Finkelman's request.

Councilmember Hicks moved to approve the item.

Motion seconded by Councilmember Mayes and unanimously adopted.

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0928

Item 56: Authorize an amendment to the Floodplain Management Study for Renner Creek, a tributary to the McKamy Branch of White Rock Creek to eliminate the recommended alternative for future acquisition and construction of a detention basin on the property located at the northwest corner of Frankford Road and Hillcrest Road - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0929

Item 57: Authorize acceptance of a grant from the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission for a citywide residential recycling promotional campaign, and execution of the grant agreement - $66,186 - Financing: Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Grant Funds

At the time consent agenda was presented for discussion, Councilmember Greyson requested that consent agenda item 57 be considered as an individual item. Mayor Kirk stated that consent agenda item 57 would be considered as an individual item later in the meeting, there being no objection voiced to Councilmember Greyson's request.

Later in the meeting agenda item 57 was brought up for consideration.

Councilmember Greyson moved to approve the item.

Motion seconded by Councilmember Finkelman and unanimously adopted.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0930

Item 58: Authorize a contract with WaterView Development, Inc. to provide interruptible untreated water from Lake Ray Hubbard for five years with three extensions of five years each for irrigation of the new WaterView Golf Club located in the City of Rowlett - Revenue: $23,406 in 1997-1998, $91,469 annually thereafter

At the time consent agenda was presented for discussion, Councilmember Lipscomb requested that consent agenda item 58 be considered as an individual item. Mayor Kirk stated that consent agenda item 58 would be considered as an individual item later in the meeting, there being no objection voiced to Councilmember Lipscomb's request.

Later in the meeting agenda item 58 was brought up for consideration.

Councilmember Lipscomb moved to approve the item.

Motion seconded by Councilmember Mayes and unanimously adopted.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0931

Item 59: Miscellaneous Hearing

A public hearing was called to receive citizens comments in preparation of the FY 1998-99 Operating, Capital, Grant and Trust budgets - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

The following individual addressed the city council regarding the FY 1998-99 Operating, Capital, Grant Trust budgets:

-- Joe Martin, 3105 Gladiolus Ln.

Councilmember Mayes moved to close the public hearing.

Motion seconded by Councilmember Loza and unanimously adopted.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0932

Miscellaneous Hearing

Item 60: A public hearing was called on regarding the possible removal of Eddie Hill as a member of the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

Item 61: A resolution removing Eddie Hill as a member of the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport Board - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

Mr. Hill resigned and rescinded his request for a public hearing. No further action was taken on the matter.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0933

PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING CASES - CONSENT

The consent zoning docket, consisting of agenda items 62-70 was presented.

A public hearing was called on zoning cases on the consent zoning docket, including:

Agenda item 62: Zoning Case Z978-130/10062-NC(KC)
Agenda item 63: Zoning Case Z978-131/10472-C(KC)
Agenda item 64: Zoning Case Z978-137/8949-NC(RB)
Agenda item 65: Zoning Case Z978-148/10493-C(LS)
Agenda item 66: Zoning Case Z978-163/10514-NW(RB)
Agenda item 67: Zoning Case Z978-141/10486-NE(CR)
Agenda item 68: Zoning Case Z978-152/10497-NC(LS)
~~Agenda item 69: Zoning Case Z978-155/10498-NC(KC)~~ [Considered individually]
Agenda item 70: Zoning Case Z978-159/8920-NC(RB)

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

No one appeared to comment on cases on the consent zoning docket.

Councilmember Blumer moved to close the public hearing, accept the recommendation of the city plan commission in each consent zoning docket case and pass all ordinances and approve all resolutions presented as part of the consent zoning docket.

Motion seconded by Councilmember Mayes and unanimously adopted.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0934

Item 62: Zoning Case Z978-130/10062-NC(KC)

Zoning Case Z978-130/10062-NC(KC), an application for and an ordinance granting an amendment to Specific Use Permit No. 1288 for a Private School (Keystone Academy) on property presently zoned as Planned Development District No. 106 for R-10 Single Family District Uses at the southeast corner of Frankford Road and Davenport Road, and further correcting the property description for Specific Use Permit No. 1288.

(The city plan commission recommended approval.)

Approved as part of the consent zoning docket.

Assigned ORDINANCE NO. 23467.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0935

Item 63: Zoning Case Z978-131/10472-C(KC)

Zoning Case Z978-131/10472-C(KC), an application for and an ordinance granting the removal of the D-Dry Overlay District on property presently zoned an O-2-D Office-Dry Subdistrict within Planned Development District No. 193, the Oak Lawn Special Purpose District, at the west corner of Bowen Street and the M.K. & T Railroad.

(The city plan commission recommended approval.)

Approved as part of the consent zoning docket.

Assigned ORDINANCE NO. 23468.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0936

Item 64: Zoning Case Z978-137/8949-NC(RB)

Zoning Case Z978-137/8949-NC(RB), an application for and an ordinance granting an amendment to the site plan and conditions for Planned Development District No. 202 for Office Uses and Certain Retail Uses to permit a revision to the sign regulations for detached premise signs on property on the east side of Preston Road, north of Crownover Court.

(The city plan commission recommended approval.)

Approved as part of the consent zoning docket.

Assigned ORDINANCE NO. 23469.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0937

Item 65: Zoning Case Z978-148/10493-C(LS)

Zoning Case Z978-148/10493-C(LS), an application for and an ordinance granting an amendment to Area B within Planned Development District No. 317, the Cedars Area Special Purpose District, to create an Area B-1 to allow a single family residence by right at the south corner of Sullivan Drive and Browder Street.

(The city plan commission recommended approval, subject to amended conditions.)

Approved as part of the consent zoning docket.

Assigned ORDINANCE NO. 23470.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0938

Item 66: Zoning Case Z978-163/10514-NW(RB)

Zoning Case Z978-163/10514-NW(RB), an application for and an ordinance granting a Specific Use Permit for a Private School on property presently zoned a TH-3 Townhouse Subdistrict within Planned Development District No. 193, the Oak Lawn Special Purpose District, on the southeast side of Vagas Avenue, southwest of Maple Avenue.

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

Approved as part of the consent zoning docket.

Assigned ORDINANCE NO. 23471.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0939

Item 67: Zoning Case Z978-141/10486-NE(CR)

Zoning Case Z978-141/10486-NE(CR), an application for and an ordinance granting a Planned Development District for a Public School (Merriman Park Elementary) and R-7.5(A) Single Family District Uses on property presently zoned an R-7.5(A) Single Family District at the northeast corner of Abrams Road and Windedale Drive.

(The city plan commission recommended approval, subject to a development plan, landscape plan, and conditions.)

Approved as part of the consent zoning docket.

Assigned ORDINANCE NO. 23472.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0940

Item 68: Zoning Case Z978-152/10497-NC(LS)

Zoning Case Z978-152/10497-NC(LS), an application for and an ordinance granting an MF-1(A) Multifamily District on property presently zoned a GO(A) General Office District on the southeast side of Emily Road, east of Coit Road.

(The city plan commission recommended approval.)

Approved as part of the consent zoning docket.

Assigned ORDINANCE NO. 23473.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0941

Item 69: Zoning Case Z978-155/10498-NC(KC)

The consent zoning docket, consisting of agenda items 62-70, was presented.

Cherryl J. Peterman, director of planning, requested that consent zoning docket item 69 be removed from the consent zoning docket, to be called as an individual hearing, because in accordance with subparagraph (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 council in that 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 planning.

Mayor Kirk stated that consent zoning docket 69 would be removed from the consent zoning docket, to be called as an individual hearing, there being no objection voiced to the request.

A public hearing was called on zoning case Z978-155/10498-NC(KC), an application for and an ordinance granting a Specific Use Permit for a Private School (All Saints Catholic School) on property presently zoned an R-7.5(A) Single Family District at the northwest corner of Arapaho Road and Meadowcreek Drive.

(The city plan commission recommended approval for a three-year time period with eligibility for automatic renewal for an additional two-year time period, subject to a site plan and conditions.)

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

Councilmember Greyson moved to close the public hearing, accept the recommendation of the city plan commisison, and pass the ordinance.

Motion seconded by Councilmember Mayes and unanimously adopted.

Assigned ORDINANCE NO. 23474.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0942

Item 70: Zoning Case Z978-159/8920-NC(RB)

Zoning Case Z978-159/8920-NC(RB), an application for and an ordinance granting a Planned Development District for a Private School (Good Shepherd Episcopal School) and R-16(A) Single Family District Uses on property presently zoned an R-16(A) Single Family District and an R-16(A) Single Family District with Specific Use Permit No. 1071 for a Private school, and an application for and an ordinance granting the termination of Specific Use Permit No. 1071 on property at the southeast corner of Northaven Road and Midway Road.

(The city plan commission recommended approval, subject to a development plan, landscape plan, and conditions.)

Approved as part of the consent zoning docket.

Assigned ORDINANCE NO. 23475 and ORDINANCE NO. 23476.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0943

Item 71: Public Hearing - Zoning Case Z978-124/9697-NC(LS)

A public hearing was called on zoning case Z978-124/9698-NC(LS), an application for and an ordinance granting a Specific Use Permit for a Commercial amusement (outside) use for a golf practice and driving range on property presently zoned an MU-3 Mixed Use District at the west corner of Goldmark Drive and North Central Expressway.

(The city plan commission recommended approval for a one-year time period, subject to a site plan and conditions.)

Appearing in opposition to the city plan commission recommendation:

-- Mitchell Madden, 1717 Main St. Suite 4250

Appearing in favor of the city plan commission recommendation:

-- Ray Davis, 1305 Goldmark Dr., the applicant
-- Michael R. Coker, 6350 LBJ Frwy., representing the applicant

Councilmember Finkelman moved to postpone consideration of the application until the April 8, 1998 voting agenda meeting of the city council, and to continue the public hearing at that time.

Motion seconded by Councilmember Lipscomb and unanimously adopted.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0944

Item 72: Public Hearing - Zoning Case Z967-309/10349-SW(CR)

A public hearing was called on zoning case Z967-309/10349-SW(CR), an application for and an ordinance granting an RR Regional Retail District with retention of the D-Dry Overlay on property presently zoned a CR-D Community Retail-Dry District on the east side of South Hampton Road, north of Burlington Drive, and a resolution authorizing acceptance of a deed restriction instrument submitted in conjunction with the change of zoning.

(The city plan commission recommended approval, subject to deed restrictions volunteered by the applicant.)

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

Appearing in favor of the city plan commission recommendation:

-- Eugene Thomas, 8430 Waterwood Ln.

Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Salazar moved to close the public hearing, accept the recommendation of the city plan commission, pass the ordinance and approve the resolution.

Motion seconded by Councilmember Lipscomb and unanimously adopted.

Assigned ORDINANCE NO. 23477.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0945

Item 73: Public Hearing - Zoning Case Z967-261/10359-SW(CR)

A public hearing was called on zoning case Z967-261/10359-SE(CR), an application for an amendment to the Subarea 2a portion of Planned Development District No. 316, the Jefferson Area Special Purpose District, to create a new Subarea 2b within Subarea 2a in order to add a Commercial Bus Station and Terminal use to the list of permitted uses on the north side of Centre Street, west of Zang Boulevard.

(The city plan commission recommended denial.)

Appearing in opposition to the city plan commission recommendation:

-- Michael R. Coker, 6350 LBJ Frwy.
-- Danell Lichtenwalter, 923 W. Colorado Blvd.

No appeared in favor of the city plan commission recommendation.

Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Salazar moved to refer the application back to the City Plan Commission.

Motion seconded by Councilmember Duncan and unanimously adopted.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0946

Item 74: Public Hearing - Zoning Case Z978-254/10341-NW(RB)

A public hearing was called on zoning case Z978-254/10341-NW(RB), an application for a Specific Use Permit for a Bar, lounge or tavern and a Commercial amusement (inside) use for a dance hall on property presently zoned a CR Community Retail District on the north side of Northwest Highway, west of Ovella Avenue.

(The city plan commission recommended denial.)

Appearing in opposition to the city plan commission recommendation:

-- Jerry Blake, 2807 Bachman Dr.
-- Tim Dickey, 3134 Lockmoor Ln.
-- William Hopkins, 2011 Leath St.

Appearing in favor of the city plan commission recommendation:

-- Roger Albright, 3301 Elm St., representing the applicant

Councilmember Loza moved to close the public hearing and accept the recommendation of the city plan commission, with prejudice.

Motion seconded by Councilmember Finkelman and unanimously adopted, with Councilmember Hicks and Lipscomb voting "No".

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0947

Item 75: Public Hearing - STREET NAME CHANGE UNDER ADVISEMENT - INDIVIDUAL

A public hearing was called to receive citizen comments on an application for and an ordinance waiving certain street name change standards and changing the name of Floyd Road from Forest Lane to Sherman Street to �TI Boulevard�.

(The city plan commission recommended approval. This application was considered by the City Council on February 11, 1998 and was taken under advisement until March 25, 1998 with the public hearing open.)

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

Councilmember Walne moved to postpone consideration of the application until the May 13, 1998 voting agenda meeting of the city council, and to continue the public hearing at that time.

Motion seconded by Councilmember Mallory Caraway and unanimously adopted.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0948

Item 76: Public Hearing - FLOODPLAIN APPLICATION

A public hearing was called to receive citizen comments on an application for a fill permit and removal of the flood plain (FP) prefix from 4.2 acres of land currently in the 100-year flood plain of Renner Creek. The property is located at the northwest corner of Frankford Road and Hillcrest Road in City Block 19/8734 and is currently zoned Community Retail (CR). Fill Permit 97-08 - Financing: No cost consideration to the City.

No one addressed the city council regarding the application.

Councilmember Greyson moved to close the public hearing and approve the application.

Motion seconded by Councilmember Mayes and unanimously adopted.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0949

Item 77: Public Hearing - FLOODPLAIN APPLICATION

A public hearing was called to receive citizen comments on an application for a fill permit and removal of the flood plain (FP) prefix from 13.92 acres of land currently in the 100-year flood plain of Honey Springs Branch. The property is located at the northwest corner of IH 45 and Loop 12 in City Block 6105 and is zoned Industrial Manufacturing (IM). Fill Permit 98-01 - Financing: No cost consideration to the City.

No one addressed the city council regarding the application.

Councilmember Hicks moved to close the public hearing and approve the application.

Motion seconded by Councilmember Lipscomb and unanimously adopted.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0950

Item 78: Public Hearing - THOROUGHFARE AMENDMENT

A public hearing was called on to receive citizen comments on to authorize an amendment to the Thoroughfare Plan to reduce the right-of-way and pavement width of Frankford Road from Coit Road to Waterview Parkway and an ordinance implementing the change - Financing: No cost consideration to the City.

(This item was considered by the City Council on December 10, 1997, January 14, 1998, February 11, 1998 and February 25, 1998 and was taken under advisement until March 25, 1998 with the public hearing open.)

No one addressed the city council regarding the amendment.

Councilmember Greyson moved to postpone consideration of the amendment until the April 8, 1998 voting agenda meeting of the city council, and to continue the public hearing at that time.

Motion seconded by Councilmember Hicks and unanimously adopted.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0951

Public Hearing - BENEFIT ASSESSMENT HEARING

Ohio Avenue from Ramsey Avenue to Alabama Avenue

Item 79: * Benefit assessment hearing for street paving, storm drainage, water and wastewater main improvements for the above listed street.

Item 80: * Ordinance levying benefit assessments for street paving, storm drainage, water and wastewater main improvements for the above listed street - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

A public hearing was called to receive comments on a proposal to levy benefit assessments for street paving, storm drainage, water and wastewater main improvements for Ohio Avenue from Ramsey Avenue to Alabama Avenue.

No one appeared in opposition to or in favor of the proposed improvements or assessments.

Councilmember Mallory Caraway moved to close the public hearing and pass the ordinance levying the assessments.

Motion seconded by Councilmember Lipscomb and unanimously adopted.

Assigned ORDINANCE NO. 23478.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0952

Item 81: Consideration of appointments to boards and commissions (Executive Session, if necessary, Personnel, Sec. 551.074, T.O.M.A.)

The acting city secretary distributed a report showing all nominations and renominations received for city board and commission appointments for the 1997-1999 board term, updated through March 25, 1998.

The acting city secretary noted that the report indicated with the notation "OK" that a person nominated or renominated met all qualifications for service. The acting city secretary also noted that the term for each nominee would end August 31, 1999.

Mayor Pro Tem Poss moved to appoint nominees to "individual appointment" positions in the report who meet all qualifications for service to the boards and commissions of the city for the term ending August 31, 1999.

Motion seconded by Councilmember Lipscomb and unanimously adopted.

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

98-0957 ASC ANIMAL SHELTER COMMISSION
98-0958 BOA BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
98-0959 EHC ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH COMMISSION
98-0960 LMC LANDMARK COMMISSION
98-0961 YAC YOUTH COMMISSION

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0953

Item 82: Authorize approval of the bi-weekly tax action

Mayor Pro Tem Poss moved to approve the item

Motion seconded by Councilmember Mayes and unanimously adopted.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0954

Addendum addition 1: Authorize acquisition of the remainder interest of the heirs of the estate of J.T. Trezevant by purchase or eminent domain, if such becomes necessary, of approximately 1,958 square feet of land for street right-of-way and approximately 11,799 square feet of land for a temporary working space easement near the intersection of Cedar Springs Road and Turtle Creek Boulevard - $8,960 - Financing: 1985 Bond Funds (to be fully reimbursed by the developer)

Councilmember Forsythe Lill moved to approve the item and to instruct the city manager to consult with effected neighborhood groups regarding the rail ornamentation design prior to the development of the three party construction agreement.

Motion seconded by Councilmember Finkelman and unanimously adopted.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0955

EXECUTIVE SESSION
Attorney Briefings (Sec. 551.071 T.O.M.A)
-- Debra Walker, et al v. HUD, et al.
-- City of Fort Worth v. City of Dallas, et al., Cause No. 48-171109-97 (lawsuit regarding the Shelby Amendment to Wright Amendment)
-- City of Dallas v. Department of Transportation, et al., Civil Action No. 4-97CV-939-A
Personnel (Sec. 551.074 T.O.M.A)
-- Agenda Item Nos. 60 and 61, if necessary

The posted executive session was not held.

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

March 25, 1998

98-0956

NOTICE OF DEFERRED OR DELETED ITEMS

In accordance with Paragraph (d) of Section 7.11 of the City Council Rules of Procedure, the attached notices of deferred or deleted items were posted adjacent to each entrance to the city council chamber in Room 6 E North, City Hall.

7.11(d) No later than 5:30 p.m. of the Friday before each city council meeting, the city secretary shall post a list of all items appearing on the regular agenda that were deferred by a city council member or deleted by the city manager. No later than 5:30 p.m. of the day before each city council meeting, the city secretary shall post a list of all items appearing on the addendum to the agenda that were deferred by a city council member or deleted by the city manager. The lists must be posted adjacent to each entrance to the city council chamber in Room 6 E North. The city secretary shall not include on these lists any item described in Paragraph (a)(1), (2), (3), or (4).

Dallas City Council meeting minutes are prepared under the authority of the Acting City Secretary Deborah Watkins

City Council Minutes March 25, 1998

City Council Minutes
March 25, 1998