MINUTES OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2002

                       

02-2620

VOTING AGENDA MEETING

CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL

MAYOR LAURA MILLER, PRESIDING

 

PRESENT:[15]Miller, Hill, Loza, Garcia, Housewright, Thornton Reese, Oakley, Chaney, Fantroy, Poss, Walne, Finkelman, Greyson, Rasansky, Lill

ABSENT:                     [0]                    

 

The meeting was called to order at 9:27 a.m.

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

Mayor Miller asked all members of the city council and the audience to stand and pray in silence.

 

The pledge of allegiance was led by the city council and the audience.

 

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 6:30 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

September 25, 2002

02-2621

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:                Linda Pelon, 3015 Nutting Dr.                 

REPRESENTING:      Piedmont/Scyene Homeowners Association              

SUBJECT:                 Trees and human health

 

SPEAKER:                Elijah McGrew, 9524 Military Pkwy.      CANCELED

SUBJECT:                 City Attorney         

 

SPEAKER:                Irby Foster, 6215 Bordeaux Ave.                CANCELED

SUBJECT:                 Wal-Mart and street lighting

 

SPEAKER:                Richard Sheridan, 3022 Forest Ln.

SUBJECT:                 West Nile Virus                  

 

SPEAKER:                Tomeji Miler, 2817 Larkspur Ln.

REPRESENTING:  United Organization for Justice

SUBJECT:                 Police misconduct

 

SPEAKER:                Elaine Maddox, 7420 Sorcey Rd.

SUBJECT:                 Concerned citizen for public safety

 

SPEAKER:                Mark Berry, 7402 Ridgewick Dr.

REPRESENTING:  Fire Department

SUBJECT:                 Budget

           

OPEN MICROPHONE – END OF MEETING:

SPEAKER:                              Barry Wager, 5827 Portsmouth Ln.                  

SUBJECT:                               Taxes

 

SPEAKER:                              Eddie Crawford, 10620 Lakemere Dr.      NO SHOW

REPRESENTING:        Dallas Police Association

SUBJECT:                               Budget

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

02-2621

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SPEAKER:                      Nelda Reid, 3300 E Mockingbird Ln., Highland Park               

REPRESENTING:      Churches for Middle East Peace

SUBJECT:                       Middle East

 

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

 

SPEAKER:                Lee Alcorn, 5801 Marvin D. Love Frwy.      NO SHOW

REPRESENTING:  United organization for Justice

SUBJECT:                 Budget

 

SPEAKER:                William Hopkins, 2011 Leath St.

SUBJECT:                 The War on Iraq and the U.S. President

 

SPEAKER:                Marvin Crenshaw, 5134 Malcolm X. Blvd.    NO SHOW

REPRESENTING:      Malcolm X Community Council

SUBJECT:                 Justice for All

 

SPEAKER:                Jurline Hollins, 2832 Marjorie Ave.

SUBJECT:                 Plantation politics/Taxation without Representation       

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2622

 

Item 1:Approval of Minutes of the September 11, 2002 City Council Meeting

 

 

Councilmember Greyson moved to approve the minutes.

 

Motion seconded by Councilmember Thornton Reese and unanimously adopted.  (Hill absent when vote taken)

 

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2623

 

CONSENT AGENDA

 

The consent agenda, consisting of agenda items 2-35 was presented for consideration.

 

Councilmember Reese requested that consent agenda items 3 and 4 be considered as individual items.  Mayor Miller stated that consent agenda items 3 and 4 considered as individual items later in the meeting, there being no objection voiced to Councilmember Reese’ request.

 

Councilmember Rasansky requested that consent agenda items 8, 9, 11, 13, 17 and 28 be considered as individual items.  Mayor Miller stated that consent agenda items 8, 9, 11, 13, 17 and 28 be considered as individual items later in the meeting, there being no objection voiced to Councilmember Rasansky’s request.

 

Councilmember Lill requested that consent agenda items 14 and 31 be considered as individual items.  Mayor Miller stated that consent agenda items 14 and 31 be considered as individual items later in the meeting, there being no objection voiced to Councilmember Lill’s request.

 

Councilmember Fantroy requested that consent agenda item 23 be considered as an individual item.  Mayor Miller stated that consent agenda item 23 be considered as an individual item later in the meeting, there being no objection voiced to Councilmember Fantroy’s request.

 

Councilmember Garcia requested that consent agenda item 32 be considered as an individual item.  Mayor Miller stated that consent agenda item 32 be considered as an individual item later in the meeting, there being no objection voiced to Councilmember Garcia’s request.

 

Councilmember Walne moved to approve all items on the consent agenda items, with the exception of consent agenda items 3, 4, 8, 9, 11, 13, 17 21, 23, 28, 31 and 32 which  would be considered later in the meeting.

 

Motion seconded by Councilmember Finkelman and unanimously adopted.  (Hill absent when vote taken)

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2624

 

Item 2:      Authorize a professional services contract with Parsons Brinckerhoff Quade & Douglas, Inc. for the design of sidewalk amenities and streetscape improvements on Commerce Street from Griffin Street to Harwood Street, Phase I - $283,347- Financing:  1998 Bond Funds  

 

 

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

 

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2625

 

Item 3:      Authorize (1) the acceptance of a grant from the Ivor O'Connor Morgan Trust in the amount of $100,000 to be combined with the City's funds for this contract and  (2) a contract for the roof replacement and asbestos abatement at Forney Road Animal Shelter - Castro Roofing of Texas, Inc., lowest responsible bidder of three - $117,434 - Financing: Capital Construction Funds ($17,434), Ivor O'Connor Morgan Trust Funds ($100,000)

 

 

Councilmember Reese requested that consent agenda item 3 be considered as an individual item.  Mayor Miller stated that consent agenda item 3 would be considered as an individual item later in the meeting, there being no objection voiced to Councilmember Reese’ request.

 

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

 

Councilmember Thornton Reese moved to approve the item.

 

Motion seconded by Councilmember Garcia and unanimously adopted.  (Hill absent when vote taken)

 

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2626

 

Item 4:      Authorize a contract for site improvements including new playground equipment, drainage system and safety cushion base at South Central Park - Parks for Play, Inc., lowest responsible bidder of four - $54,578 - Financing: 1999-00 Community Development Grant Funds  

 

 

Councilmember Reese requested that consent agenda item 4 be considered as an individual item.  Mayor Miller stated that consent agenda item 4 would be considered as an individual item later in the meeting, there being no objection voiced to Councilmember Reese’ request.

 

Later in the meeting, agenda item 4 was brought up for consideration.

 

Councilmember Thornton Reese moved to approve the item.

 

Motion seconded by Councilmember Chaney and unanimously adopted.  (Hill absent when vote taken)

 

 

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2627

 

Item 5:      Authorize a contract for athletic field improvements at Lake Highlands Park - Jonmar Services, Inc., lowest responsible bidder of five - $54,200 - Financing: 1998 Bond Funds  

 

 

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

 

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2628

 

Item 6:      Authorize a contract for playground improvements at Cole, Fair Oaks, Forest Meadows, Lakeland Hills and White Rock Trail Parks - Henneberger Construction, Inc., lowest responsible bidder of five - $326,869 - Financing: 1998 Bond Funds  

 

 

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

 

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2629

 

Item 7:      Authorize a contract for the roof replacement and interior renovation at Thurgood Marshall Recreation Center - H.C.I. General Contractors, Inc., lowest responsible bidder of five - $255,478 - Financing: 1998 Bond Funds 

 

 

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

 

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2630

 

Item 8:      Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the contract with Carter & Burgess, Inc. to provide additional services for interviews with key community leaders, benchmarking, implementation, bond election Town Hall meetings and needs inventory review for the Long Range Development Plan for the Park and Recreation Department - $59,799, from $1,411,890 to $1,471,689 - Financing: 1998 Bond Funds  

 

 

Councilmember Rasansky requested that consent agenda item 8 be considered as an individual item.  Mayor Miller stated that consent agenda item 8 would be considered as an individual item later in the meeting, there being no objection voiced to Councilmember Rasansky’s request.

 

Later in the meeting, agenda item 8 was brought up for consideration.

 

Councilmember Finkelman moved to approve the item.

 

Motion seconded by Councilmember Walne and unanimously adopted.  (Hill absent when vote taken)

 

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2631

 

Item 9:      Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the professional services contract with Westin Engineering, Inc. to provide engineering services for the Southside Wastewater Treatment Plant process control system design - $1,398,596, from $1,863,744 to $3,262,340 - Financing: Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds  

 

 

Councilmember Rasansky requested that consent agenda item 9 be considered as an individual item.  Mayor Miller stated that consent agenda item 9 would be considered as an individual item later in the meeting, there being no objection voiced to Councilmember Rasansky’s request.

 

Later in the meeting, agenda item 9 was brought up for consideration.

 

Councilmember Fantroy moved to approve the item.

 

Motion seconded by Councilmember Finkelman and unanimously adopted.  (Hill absent when vote taken)

 

 

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2632

 

Item 10:      Authorize acquisition, including the exercise of the right of eminent domain, if such becomes necessary, from the Trustees of Gilford Avenue Missionary Baptist Church of approximately 22,500 square feet of land improved with a one-story brick church located at the intersection of Gilford Street and Huron Drive, for the West Love Field Branch Library Project - $185,000 - Financing: 1998 Bond Funds  

 

 

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

 

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2633

 

Item 11:    An ordinance abandoning a sewer easement to Homer J. Rader, Jr., the abutting owner, containing approximately 2,239 square feet of land located near the intersection of Wood and St. Paul Streets, and authorizing the quitclaim - Revenue:  $1,500 plus the $20 ordinance publication fee

 

 

Councilmember Rasansky requested that consent agenda item 11 be considered as an individual item.  Mayor Miller stated that consent agenda item 11 would be considered as an individual item later in the meeting, there being no objection voiced to Councilmember Rasansky’s request.

 

Later in the meeting, agenda item 11 was brought up for consideration.

 

Councilmember Walne moved to approve the item.

 

Motion seconded by Councilmember Finkelman.

 

After discussion, Mayor Miller called the vote on the motion.

 

Mayor Miller declared the motion on a divided voice vote, with Councilmember Rasansky voting “No”. (Hill absent when vote taken)

 

Assigned ORDINANCE NO. 25027.

 

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2634

 

Item 12:    An ordinance abandoning a storm sewer easement containing approximately 1,471 square feet of land and a portion of a sanitary and storm sewer easement containing approximately 11,237 square feet of land to Resland Development Corporation and Camp Wisdom/Bainbridge 43 Joint Venture, the abutting owners, located near the intersection of Camp Wisdom Road and Chaucer Place, providing for the dedication of a new easement and authorizing the quitclaim - Revenue:  $1,500 plus the $20 ordinance publication fee

 

 

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

 

Assigned ORDINANCE NO. 25028.

 

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2635

 

Item 13:    An ordinance abandoning a utility easement containing approximately 3,531 square feet of land and 5 fire lane easements containing approximately 27,648 square feet of land to TX Hillside Apartments, L.P., the abutting owner located near the intersection of Stoneport Drive and Loop 12, providing for the dedication of a new easement and authorizing the quitclaim - Revenue: $1,500 plus the $20 ordinance publication fee

 

 

Councilmember Rasansky requested that consent agenda item 13 be considered as an individual item.  Mayor Miller stated that consent agenda item 13 would be considered as an individual item later in the meeting, there being no objection voiced to Councilmember Rasansky’s request.

 

Later in the meeting, agenda item 13 was brought up for consideration.

 

Councilmember Walne moved to approve the item.

 

Motion seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Loza and unanimously adopted.  (Hill absent when vote taken)

 

Assigned ORDINANCE NO. 25029.

 

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2636

 

Item 14:    An ordinance abandoning a portion of a storm sewer easement from the surface to a depth of 4 feet below the surface to Centex Homes, the abutting owner, containing approximately 4,037 square feet of land located near the intersection of Buena Vista and North Haskell Avenues, and authorizing the quitclaim - Revenue:  $1,500 plus the $20 ordinance publication fee

 

 

Councilmember Lill requested that consent agenda item 14 be considered as an individual item.  Mayor Miller stated that consent agenda item 14 would be considered as an individual item later in the meeting, there being no objection voiced to Councilmember Lill’s request.

 

Later in the meeting, agenda item 14 was brought up for consideration.

 

Councilmember Lill moved to defer the ordinance until the October 23, 2002 voting agenda meeting of the city council.

 

Motion seconded by Councilmember Finkelman and unanimously adopted.  (Hill absent when vote taken)

 

 

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2637

 

Item 15:    An ordinance granting a revocable license to Gables Realty Limited Partnership for the use of approximately 1,072 square feet of land to install and maintain subsurface cables for satellite television under portions of Hallsville Street, Clyde Lane and Thomas Avenue rights-of-way - Revenue: $1,294 annually plus the $20 ordinance publication fee

 

 

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

 

Assigned ORDINANCE NO. 25030.

 

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2638

 

Item 16:      Authorize the approval of the quitclaim by Dallas Area Habitat for Humanity to St. Philip’s Neighborhood Development Corporation of vacant property located at 3524 Cleveland Street (a/k/a 1407, 1411 and 1415 Cooper Streets) near its intersection with Cooper Street - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

 

 

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2639

 

Item 17:      Authorize a forty-eight-month price agreement for police bicycle uniforms with the lowest responsible bidder of three - Impact Promotional Services, Inc., dba Ladd Uniforms - Not to exceed $951,160 - Financing: Current Funds

 

 

Councilmember Rasansky requested that consent agenda item 17 be considered as an individual item.  Mayor Miller stated that consent agenda item 17 would be considered as an individual item later in the meeting, there being no objection voiced to Councilmember Rasansky’s request.

 

Later in the meeting, agenda item 17 was brought up for consideration.

 

Councilmember Rasansky moved to approve the item.

 

Motion seconded by Councilmember Poss and unanimously adopted.  (Hill absent when vote taken)

 

 

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2640

 

Item 18:      Authorize a thirty-six-month service contract for sanitary sewer cleaning and television inspection of the sewer lines by close circuit camera with the lowest responsible bidder of seven - Ace Pipe Cleaning, Inc. - Not to exceed $1,544,700 - Financing: Water Utilities Current Funds

 

 

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

 

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2641

 

Item 19:      Authorize a thirty-six-month price agreement for fuel with the lowest responsible bidders of five - PNI Distribution, Inc., Truman Arnold Companies, and Clarksville Oil and Gas Co. - Not to exceed $18,516,243 - Financing: Current Funds

 

 

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

 

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2642

 

Item 20:      Authorize a twelve-month lease with four twelve-month renewal options with Oce'-USA, Inc., through the State of Texas, Qualified Information System Vendors Cooperative Purchasing Program, for a document printing system to be located at City Hall, 1500 Marilla St., for the period October 1, 2002 through September 30, 2003 - Not to exceed $146,784 - Financing: Current Funds (subject to future appropriations)

 

 

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

 

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2643

 

Item 21:      Authorize the purchase of folding tables and chairs for the Dallas Convention Center with the lowest responsible bidders of seventeen - Palmer Snyder Furniture Company, Inc. and Clarin, a division of Greenwich Industries, LP - Not to exceed $1,079,349 - Financing:  Convention and Event Services Capital Construction Funds

 

 

The following individual addressed the city council regarding the item:

 

      Ernie Feille, 1531 S. Hwy. 121, Lewisville, TX, representing Southern Aluminum

 

 

Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Loza moved to delay the item, until Business and Commerce Committee has reviewed the item.

 

Motion seconded by Councilmember Poss.

 

Later in the meeting, Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Loza moved to amend his original motion to approve the item and refer to the Business and Commerce Committee to review the policy regarding the low bid as best value.

 

Motion seconded by Councilmember Fantroy.

 

Councilmember Chaney asked Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Loza if he would accept a friendly amendment to his motion to have a joint committee meeting between the Business and Commerce Committee and the Municipal Minority Affairs Committee.

 

Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Loza accepted the amendment as part of his motion.

Councilmember Fantroy, who seconded the original motion, also accepted the amendment.

 

Mayor Miller declared the motion adopted.

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2644

 

Item 22:      Authorize a forty-eight-month price agreement for police rainwear with the lowest responsible bidder of two - Ashley Worldwide, Inc., dba Gerber Manufacturing - Not to exceed $1,679,456 - Financing: Current Funds

 

 

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

 

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2645

 

Item 23:      Authorize a thirty-six-month price agreement for salt and de-icer for icy streets with the lowest responsible bidder of two - Southwest Envirotech Services, Inc. - Not to exceed $356,259 - Financing: Current Funds

 

 

Councilmember Fantroy requested that consent agenda item 23 be considered as an individual item.  Mayor Miller stated that consent agenda item 23 would be considered as an individual item later in the meeting, there being no objection voiced to Councilmember Fantroy’s request.

 

Later in the meeting, agenda item 23 was brought up for consideration.

 

Councilmember Fantroy moved to approve the item.

 

Motion seconded by Councilmember Garcia and unanimously adopted.

 

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2646

 

Item 24:      Authorize a thirty-six-month price agreement for water meter castings with the lowest responsible bidders of two - Bass & Hays Foundry, Inc., Doug Meadows Co. - Not to exceed $3,956,124 - Financing: Water Utilities Current Funds

 

 

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

 

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2647

 

Item 25:      Authorize an increase in the price agreement with Northern Pipeline Construction Company to provide pavement repairs throughout the city - $2,500,000, from $10,322,500 to $12,822,500 - Financing: Water Utilities Current Funds ($300,000) and Water Utilities Capital Construction Funds ($2,200,000)

 

 

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

 

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2648

 

Item 26:    Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the professional services contract with Integra Realty Resources DFW, for additional expert services and related expenses necessary in the lawsuit styled Boulder Ridge Apartments, Ltd. v. City of Dallas, Cause No.  DV99-00913-C, and any other proceedings relating to the subject matter of this litigation - Not to exceed $25,000, from $15,000 to $40,000 - Financing: Current Funds

 

 

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

 

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2649

 

Item 27:      Authorize a secured, no-interest forgivable loan agreement with Human Services Network, Inc. for the acquisition and renovation of property located at 3708 Malcolm X Boulevard for the period of October 1, 2002 through September 30, 2003 (Agencies that acquire and renovate properties with Community Development Grant Funds are required to provide public services to eligible persons for a minimum of five years) - Not to exceed $49,536 - Financing: 2000-01 Community Development Grant Reprogramming Funds

 

 

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

 

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2650

 

Item 28:      Authorize a secured, no-interest forgivable loan agreement with Dallas Can! Academy, Inc. for the renovation of a facility located at 325 West 12th Street for the period of October 1, 2002 through September 30, 2003 (Agencies that renovate properties with Community Development Grant Funds are required to provide public services to eligible persons for a minimum of five years) - Not to exceed $177,725 - Financing: 2001-02 Community Development Grant Reprogramming Funds

 

 

Councilmember Rasansky requested that consent agenda item 28 be considered as an individual item.  Mayor Miller stated that consent agenda item 28 would be considered as an individual item later in the meeting, there being no objection voiced to Councilmember Rasansky’s request.

 

Later in the meeting, agenda item 28 was brought up for consideration.

 

Councilmember Rasansky announced that he had a conflict of interest and would abstain from voting or participating in any discussion.  Councilmember Rasansky left the city council chamber.

 

Councilmember Garcia moved to approve the item.

 

Motion seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Loza.

 

After discussion, Mayor Miller called the vote on the motion.

 

Mayor Miller declared the motion adopted on a divided voice vote, with Councilmembers Walne and Finkelman voting “No”.  (Rasansky abstain)

 

 

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2651

 

Item 29:      Authorize a secured, no-interest forgivable loan agreement with Refugee Services of North Texas, Inc. for the renovation of a leased facility located at 4113 Junius Street for the period October 1, 2002 through September 30, 2003 (Agencies that renovate leased properties with Community Development Grant Funds are required to provide public services to eligible persons for the minimum of five years) - Not to exceed $119,420 - Financing: 2001-02 Community Development Grant Reprogramming Funds

 

 

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

 

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2652

 

Item 30:      Authorize the reconstruction on-site of seven homes in accordance with the Home Repair Program Statement requirements for the properties located at 2539 Exline Street, 2916 Falls Drive, 2541 Kenesaw Street, 1936 Life Avenue, 4136 Pluto Street, 507 N. Ravinia Drive, and 1209 Walmsley Avenue - Not to exceed $55,000 each for a total not to exceed $385,000 - Financing: 2000-01 HOME Funds

 

 

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

 

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2653

 

Item 31:      Authorize acceptance of the Affordable Workforce Housing Task Force Final Report and authorize the City Manager to review the Final Report and present recommendations for implementation to the Dallas City Council Housing and Neighborhood Development Committee - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

 

 

Councilmember Lill requested that consent agenda item 31 be considered as an individual item.  Mayor Miller stated that consent agenda item 31 would be considered as an individual item later in the meeting, there being no objection voiced to Councilmember Lill’s request.

 

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

 

Councilmember Lill moved to approve the item.

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2654

 

Item 32:      Authorize (1) the acceptance of a grant from the Telecommunications Infrastructure Fund Board to provide enhanced Internet access for the Dallas Public Library and execution of the grant agreement, and (2) the City's match in an amount not to exceed $17,500 - Total not to exceed $192,500 - Financing: Telecommunications Infrastructure Funds ($175,000) and Current Funds ($17,500)

 

 

Councilmember Garcia requested that consent agenda item 32 be considered as an individual item.  Mayor Miller stated that consent agenda item 32 would be considered as an individual item later in the meeting, there being no objection voiced to Councilmember Garcia’s request.

 

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

 

Councilmember Garcia moved to approve the item.

 

Motion seconded by Councilmember Lill and unanimously adopted.

 

 

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2655

 

Item 33:      Authorize the acceptance of the Fair Housing Assistance Program grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to process, investigate and conciliate housing discrimination complaints and to provide fair housing education and outreach for the period October 1, 2002 through September 30, 2003 and execution of the grant agreement - $278,123 - Financing: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Housing Assistance Program Comprehensive Funding Approach Funds

 

 

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

 

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2656

 

Item 34:      Authorize an Interlocal Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Duncanville regarding the provisions of law enforcement services in geographical areas located within the cities of Dallas and Duncanville for the period October 1, 2002 through September 30, 2003 - Financing:  No cost consideration to the City

 

 

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

 

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2657

 

Item 35:      Authorize an agreement with the North Central Texas Council of Governments for professional assistance to coordinate regional information; to continue the cooperative monitoring program with the United States Geological Survey and a local laboratory; and to provide assistance in regional program development for required storm water permit activities for continued coordination of this effort - $18,996 - Financing:  Current Funds (to be reimbursed from Storm Water Drainage Management Funds)

 

 

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

 

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2658

 

CONSENT ZONING DOCKET

 

The consent zoning docket consisting of agenda items 36-38, was presented.

Agenda item 36 was removed from the consent zoning docket, to be considered as an individual hearing.

 

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

      Agenda item 36:      Zoning Case Z012-233 (RB)              [Considered individually]

      Agenda item 37:      Zoning Case Z012-236 (RB)

      Agenda item 38:      Zoning Case Z012-241 (FD)

     

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

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

 

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

 

      Joe Bowers, 1737 Northaven Court, Arlington, TX, regarding zoning case Z012-236 (RB)

 

Councilmember Fantroy 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 Finkelman and unanimously adopted. (Greyson absent when vote taken)

 

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2659

 

Item 36:      Zoning Case Z012-233 (RB)

 

Councilmembers Thornton Reese and Rasansky requested that consent zoning docket item 36 be removed from the consent zoning docket to be called as an individual hearing.  Mayor Miller stated that consent zoning docket item 36 be removed from the consent zoning docket to be called as an individual hearing, there being no objection voiced to Councilmembers Thornton Reese and Rasansky’s request.

 

A public hearing was called on zoning case Z012-233 (RB), an application for and an ordinance granting an R-7.5(A) Single Family District on property currently zoned an A(A) Agricultural District and an LI-1-D-1 Light Industrial-Dry-1 District located at the northwest corner of Lake June Road and Guard Drive.

 

(The city plan commission recommended approval, with retention of the D-1 Dry Overlay District.)

 

Councilmembers Fantroy and Rasansky announced that they had a conflict of interest and would abstain from voting or participating in any discussion.  Councilmembers Fantroy and Rasansky left the city council chamber.

 

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

 

      Albert Parker, 9647 Old Gate Ln.

      Linda Pelon, 3015 Nutting Dr.

      Casie Pierce, 6047 Parkdale Dr., representing Parkdale/Lawnview Association of Neighbors

      John Heimburger, 1627 Hollywood Ave.

 

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

 

      William Cothrum, 500 S. Ervay St., representing the applicant

 

Councilmember Thornton Reese moved to postpone the application until the October 9, 2002 voting agenda meeting of the city council and to continue the public hearing at that time.

 

Motion seconded by Councilmember Chaney and unanimously adopted.  (Fantroy, Rasansky abstain; Greyson absent when vote taken)

 

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2660

 

Item 37:      Zoning Case Z012-236 (RB)

 

Zoning Case Z012-236 (RB), an application for and an ordinance granting a Specific Use Permit for a Mini-warehouse use on property zoned an MU-1 Mixed Use District and located on property north of Wheatland Road and east of Cockrell Hill Road.

 

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

 

Approved as part of the consent zoning docket.

 

Assigned ORDINANCE NO. 25031.

 

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2661

 

Item 38:      Zoning Case Z012-241 (FD)

 

Zoning Case Z012   -241 (FD), an application for and an ordinance granting a Specific Use Permit for a childcare facility on property zoned an MF-3-D Multiple Family Subdistrict with a Dry overlay within Planned Development District No. 193, the Oak Lawn Special Purpose District, located at Routh Street and Hood Street, south corner.

 

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

 

Approved as part of the consent agenda.

 

Assigned ORDINANCE NO. 25032.

 

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2662

 

Item 39:      Public Hearing – Zoning Case Z012-196 (JC)

 

A public hearing was called on zoning case Z012-196 (JC), an application for an LO-3 Limited Office District and a Specific Use Permit for a Financial Institution with a drive-in window and an ordinance granting an LO-1 Limited Office District, and a resolution accepting deed restrictions volunteered by the applicant on property zoned an R-10(A) Single Family District, on the southeast corner of Forest Lane and Cromwell Drive.

 

(The city plan commission recommended denial of an LO-3 Limited Office District, but approval of an LO-1 Limited Office District and approval of an SUP for a Financial Institution with a drive-in window for a five-year time period with eligibility for automatic renewal for additional five-year time periods, subject to a site/landscape plan, and conditions.)

 

Deleted on the addendum to the agenda.

 

 

 

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2663

 

Item 40:      Public Hearing – Zoning Case Z012-213 (JC)

 

A pubic hearing was called on zoning case Z012-213 (JC), an application for and an ordinance granting a Specific Use Permit for a child-care facility on property zoned a TH-2(A) Townhouse District and an R-7.5(A) Single Family District on Polk Street, north of Kirnwood Drive.

 

(The city plan commission recommended of a Specific Use Permit for a child-care facility on the existing site for a five-year time period, subject to a site plan and conditions, and denial of the SUP for the expanded facility and access across a residential lot line.)

 

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

 

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

 

      Vivian Thomas, 7655 South Polk St., the applicant

     

The following individual addressed the city council regarding zoning case Z012-213 (JC):

 

      William Hopkins, 2011 Leath St.

 

Mayor Pro Tem Hill moved to postpone the application until the October 23, 2002 voting agenda meeting of the city council and to continue the public hearing at that time.

 

Motion seconded by Councilmember Finkelman and unanimously adopted.  (Greyson absent when vote taken)

 

 

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2664

 

Item 41:      Public Hearing – Zoning Case Z012-253 (MF)

 

A public hearing was called on zoning case Z012-253 (MF), an application for a Planned Development District for R-10(A) Single Family District uses and to amend and expand Specific Use Permit No. 973 for a Private School on property zoned an R-10(A) Single Family District and an ordinance granting a Planned Development District for R-10(A) Single Family District uses and an ordinance terminating the existing SUP and granting a new Specific Use Permit for a private school on the southeast corner of the intersection of Webb Chapel Road and Royal Lane.

 

(The city plan commission recommended denial of the amendment to and expansion of SUP No. 973 and approval of a Planned Development District for R-10 (A) Single Family Uses and approval of a new Specific Use Permit for a Private School for a three year period with eligibility for automatic renewal for additional three 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:

 

      William Cothrum, 500 S. Ervay St., representing the applicant

 

The following individual addressed the city council regarding zoning case Z012-253 (MF):

 

      William Hopkins, 2011 Leath St.

 

Councilmember Rasansky moved to close the public hearing and accept the recommendation of the city plan commission.

 

Motion seconded by Councilmember Housewright and unanimously adopted.  (Greyson absent when vote taken)

 

Assigned ORDINANCE NO. 25033 and ORDINANCE NO. 25034.

 

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2665

 

Item 42:      Public Hearing – Zoning Case Z012-193 (MF)

 

Sherell Cockrell, director of planning, remineded the city council that in accordance with subparagraph (c)(2)(A) of Section 51A-701 of the development code, council approval of the application would require the favorable vote of three-fourths of all members of the counicl and that the application for a change in zoing had been recommended for denial by the city plan commisison.

 

A public hearing was called on zoning case Z012-193 (MF), an application for a P Parking Subdistrict on property zoned an O-1 Office-1 Subdistrict within Planned Development District No. 193, the Oak Lawn Special Purpose District, on the west side of Buena Vista Street south of Fitzhugh Avenue.

 

(The city plan commission recommended denial.)

 

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

 

Councilmember Lill moved to postpone the application until the October 23, 2002 voting agenda meeting of the city council and to continue the public hearing at that time.

 

Motion seconded by Councilmember Finkelman and unanimously adopted.  (Greyson absent when vote taken)

 

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2666

 

Item 43:      Public Hearing - DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENTS - INDIVIDUAL

 

A public hearing was called on consideration of amendments to Chapter 51A for administrative changes relating to a departmental reorganization.

 

(The city plan commission recommended approval, except that the new organization be known as the Department of Development Services.)

.

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

 

The following individual addressed the city council regarding the development code amendments:

 

      William Hopkins, 2011 Leath St.

 

Councilmember Lill moved to close the public hearing and accept the recommendation of the city plan commission.

 

Motion seconded by Councilmember Finkelman and unanimously adopted.

 

 

 

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2667

 

MISCELLANEOUS HEARING

Note:     Item Nos. 44 and 45

      City Center TIF District                    must be considered collectively.

 

Item 44:    *A public hearing to receive citizens' comments on amendments to the Project Plan and Reinvestment Zone Financing Plan for Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number Five, (“City Center TIF District”) in accordance with the Tax Increment Financing Act, as amended (V.T.C.A. Tax Code, Chapter 311), to include the Gulf States Building located at 1415 Main Street, modifications to the Plan and of Ordinance Nos. 22802 and 23034, which created the City Center TIF District and adopted the Plan for the City Center Tax Increment Financing District - Financing:  No cost consideration to the City

 

Item 45:    *An ordinance amending Ordinance Nos. 22802 and 23034 to amend the Project Plan and Reinvestment Financing Plan for Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number Five, (“City Center TIF District”) in accordance with the Tax Increment Financing Act, as amended (V.T.C.A. Tax Code, Chapter 311), to include the Gulf States Building located at 1415 Main Street, modifications to the Plan and modifications of Ordinance Nos. 22802 and 23034, which created the City Center TIF District and adopted the Plan for the City Center Tax Increment Financing District - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

 

The following individuals addressed the city council regarding City Center TIF District:

 

      Albert Parker, 9647 Old Gate Ln.

      William Hopkins, 2011 Leath St.

      Alice Murray, 1509 Main St.

 

Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Loza moved to close the public hearing and pass the ordinance.

 

Motion seconded by Councilmember Lill and unanimously adopted.  (Greyson absent when vote taken)

 

Assigned ORDINANCE NO. 25035.

 

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2668

 

MISCELLANEOUS HEARING

Note:     Item Nos. 46 and 47

      Dallas Downtown Improvement District            must be considered collectively.

 

Item 46:    *A public hearing to receive citizens' comments regarding the annual assessment rate for the Dallas Downtown Improvement District (“District”), in accordance with Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code, for the specified area of the District for the purpose of providing supplemental services, to be funded by assessments on real property and real property improvements in the District - Financing:  No cost consideration to the City

 

Item 47:    *An ordinance establishing classifications for the apportionment of costs and the methods of assessing special benefits for the services and improvements to property in the Dallas Downtown Improvement District; approving, adopting and filing with the City Secretary the assessment roll; closing the hearing and levying assessments for the cost of certain services and/or improvements to be provided in the District during 2003; fixing charges and liens against the property in the District and against the owners thereof; providing for the collection of the assessment; and providing an effective date - Not to exceed $175,516 - Financing:  Current Funds

 

The following individuals addressed the city council regarding the Dallas Downtown Improvement District:

 

            Don Rains, 1509 Main St.

            Rich Howell, 901 Main St., representing Downtown Improvement District

            Ron Kovatis, 2908 McKinney Ave., representing McKinney Avenue Transit Authority

 

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

 

Motion seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Loza and unanimously adopted.  (Greyson absent when vote taken)

 

Assigned ORDINANCE NO. 25036.

 

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2669

 

MISCELLANEOUS HEARING

Note:  Item Nos. 48 and 49

      Deep Ellum Public Improvement District              must be considered collectively.

 

Item 48:    *A public hearing to receive citizens' comments regarding the annual assessment rate for the Deep Ellum Public Improvement District (“District”), in accordance with Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code, for the specified area of the District for the purpose of providing supplemental services, to be funded by assessments on real property and real property improvements in the District  - Financing:  No cost consideration to the City

 

Item 49:    *An ordinance establishing classifications for the apportionment of costs and the methods of assessing special benefits for the services and improvements to property in the Deep Ellum Public Improvement District ("District"); approving, adopting and filing with the City Secretary the assessment roll; closing the hearing and levying assessments for the cost of certain services and/or improvements to be provided in the District during 2003; fixing charges and liens against the property in the District and against the owners thereof; providing for the collection of the assessment; and providing an effective date - Financing:  No cost consideration to the City

 

Councilmember Rasansky announced that that he had a conflict of interest and would abstain from voting or participating in any discussion.  Councilmember Rasansky left the city council chamber.

 

The following individual addressed the city council regarding the Deep Ellum Public Improvement District:

 

      Thomas Gillette, 3416 Main St.

 

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

 

Motion seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Loza and unanimously adopted.  (Rasansky abstain; Greyson absent when vote taken)

 

Assigned ORDINANCE NO. 25037.

 

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2670

 

MISCELLANEOUS HEARING

Note:  Item Nos. 50 and 51 must

      Prestonwood Public Improvement District  be considered collectively.

 

Item 50:    *A public hearing to receive citizens’ comments regarding the annual assessment rate for the Prestonwood Public Improvement District (“District”), in accordance with Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code, for the specified area of the District for the purpose of providing supplemental services, to be funded by assessments on real property and real property improvements in the District - Financing:  No cost consideration to the City

 

Item 51:    *An ordinance establishing classifications for the apportionment of costs and the methods of assessing special benefits for the services and improvements to property in the District; approving, adopting and filing with the City Secretary the assessment roll; closing the hearing and levying assessments for the cost of certain services and/or improvements to be provided in the District during 2003; fixing charges and liens against the property in the District and against the owners thereof; providing for the collection of the assessment; and providing an effective date -  Financing:  No cost consideration to the City

 

No one addressed the city council regarding the Prestonwood Public Improvement District.

 

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

 

Motion seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Loza and unanimously adopted.  (Greyson absent when vote taken)

 

Assigned ORDINANCE NO. 25038.

 

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2671

 

MISCELLANEOUS HEARING

Note:     Item Nos. 52 and 53

            Uptown Public Improvement District                    must be considered collectively.

 

Item 52:    *A public hearing to receive citizens’ comments concerning the annual assessment rate for the Uptown Public Improvement District (“District”), in accordance with Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code, for the specified area of the District for the purpose of providing supplemental services, to be funded by assessments on real property and real property improvements in the District - Financing:  No cost consideration to the City

 

Item 53:    *An ordinance establishing classifications for the apportionment of costs and the methods of assessing special benefits for the services and improvements to property in the Uptown Public Improvement District; approving, adopting and filing with the City Secretary the assessment roll; closing the hearing and levying assessments for the cost of certain services and/or improvements to be provided in the District during 2003; fixing charges and liens against the property in the District and against the owners thereof; providing for the collection of the assessment; and providing an effective date - Financing:  No cost consideration to the City

 

 

The following individual addressed the city council regarding the Uptown Public Improvement District:

 

      Ron Kovatis, 2908 McKinney Ave., representing McKinney Avenue Transit Authority

 

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

 

Motion seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Loza and unanimously adopted.  (Greyson absent when vote taken)

 

Assigned ORDINANCE NO. 25039.

 

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2672

 

MISCELLANEOUS HEARING

Note: Item Nos. 54 and 55

                  Vickery Meadow Public Improvement District      must be considered collectively.

 

Item 54:    *A public hearing to receive citizens’ comments concerning the annual assessment rate for the Vickery Meadow Public Improvement District (“District”), in accordance with Chapter 372 of the Texas Local Government Code, for the specified area of the District for the purpose of providing supplemental services, to be funded by assessments on real property and real property improvements in the District - Financing:  No cost consideration to the City

 

Item 55:    *An ordinance establishing classifications for the apportionment of costs and the methods of assessing special benefits for the services and improvements to property in the Vickery Meadow Public Improvement District; approving, adopting and filing with the City Secretary the assessment roll; closing the hearing and levying assessments for the cost of certain services and/or improvements to be provided in the District during 2003; fixing charges and liens against the property in the District and against the owners thereof; providing for the collection of the assessment; and providing an effective date  -  Financing:  No cost consideration to the City

 

 

No one addressed the city council regarding the Vickery Meadow Public Improvement District.

 

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

 

Motion seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Loza and unanimously adopted.  (Greyson absent when vote taken)

 

Assigned ORDINANCE NO. 25040.

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2673

 

MISCELLANEOUS HEARING

Note:     Item Nos. 56 and 57

                  Sale of Unimproved Property                         must be considered collectively.

 

Item 56:    *A public hearing to receive citizens' comments on the proposed private sale by quitclaim deed of 17 unimproved properties acquired by the taxing authorities from the Sheriff's Sale to qualified non-profit organizations - Financing:  No cost consideration to the City

 

Item 57:    *Authorize the private sale, as provided for by Section 34.015 of the Texas Property Tax Code, by quitclaim deed of 17 unimproved properties acquired by the taxing authorities from a Sheriff's Sale to qualified non-profit organizations - Revenue: $17,018

 

The following individuals addressed the city council regarding the Sale of Unimproved Property:

 

            Jurline Hollins, 2832 Marjorie Ave.

            Marvin Crenshaw, 5134 Malcolm X Blvd.

            William Hopkins, 2011 Leath St.

 

Councilmember Chaney moved to close the public hearing and authorize the private sale, with the exception of 5138 S. Oakland Ave. (Malcolm X Blvd).

 

Motion seconded by Councilmember Fantroy and unanimously adopted.  (Greyson absent when vote taken)

 

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2674

 

Item 58:    A public hearing to receive citizens' comments on the 2002 Omnibus Appropriations Local Law Enforcement Block Grant - Financing:  No cost consideration to the City

 

The following individuals addressed the city council regarding the 2002 Omnibus Appropriations Local Law Enforcement Block Grant:

 

      Marvin Crenshaw, 5134 Malcolm X Blvd.

      Jurline Hollins, 2832 Marjorie Ave.

      William Hopkins, 2011 Leath St.

      Marvin Hora, 2030 Gallagher St.

      Herb Goodknot, 5130 Amesbury Dr.

      John Neal, (no address given), president, Vickery Meadows Homeowners Association

 

Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Loza moved to close the public hearing.

 

Motion seconded by Councilmember Garcia and unanimously adopted.  (Hill, Greyson, Lill absent when vote taken)

 

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2675

 

Item 59:      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 renominations received for city board and commission appointments for the 2001-2003 board term updated through September 25, 2002.

 

The city secretary noted that the report indicated nominees and renominees for individual appointments cleared for council action that met all qualifications for service.  The city secretary also noted that the term for each nominee would end August 31, 2003.

 

Councilmember Thornton Reese moved to appoint all the 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, 2003.

 

Motion seconded by Councilmember Chaney and unanimously adopted.  

 

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

 

02-2713      URS      URBAN REHABILITATION STANDARDS BOARD

 

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2676

 

Item 60:      Authorize Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the professional services contract with Diversified Utility Consultants, Inc. to cover the costs of conducting depositions and negotiating a settlement as part of the review of TXU Lone Star Gas Company's application for an increase in gas rates - $12,500, from $37,500 to $50,000 - Financing: Current Funds (to be fully reimbursed by TXU Lone Star Gas Company)

 

 

Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Loza moved to approve the item.

 

Motion seconded by Councilmember Lill.

 

After discussion, Mayor Miller called the vote on the motion.

 

Mayor Miller declared the motion adopted on a divided voice vote, with Councilmembers Poss and Rasansky voting “No”.

 

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2677

 

Item 61:    An ordinance amending Chapter 2 of the Dallas City Code to provide that the City of Dallas will not discriminate against a person due to race, color, age, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, political opinions, or affiliations in the provision of services to the general public (Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Loza, Councilmembers Dr. Garcia, Housewright, Lill, and Oakley via Mayor Miller)

 

 

The following individual addressed the city council regarding the ordinance:

 

      David Varner, 4500 Vickery Blvd.

 

Councilmember Lill moved to pass the ordinance.

 

Motion seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Loza.

 

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

 

Voting Yes:[13]Miller, Hill, Loza, Garcia, Housewright, Thornton Reese, Oakley, Chaney, Fantroy, Poss, Finkelman, Greyson, Lill

      Voting No:      [2]        Walne, Rasansky

 

Mayor Miller declared the motion adopted.

 

Assigned ORDINANCE NO. 25041.

 

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2678

 

Item 62:    FY 2002-03 Budget Items

 

*Authorize an amendment to Ordinance No. 21665, previously approved on May 12, 1993, to authorize an additional use of the TUEC Rate Case Reimbursement Reserve Fund for the purpose of providing interim financing for construction of Cell 5 at McCommas Bluff Landfill as listed in the FY 2002-03 Capital Budget - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

 

 

Deleted on the addendum to the agenda.

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2679

 

Item 63:    FY 2002-03 Budget Items

 

*Final reading and adoption of appropriation ordinances for the proposed FY 2002-03 City of Dallas Operating, Grants, & Trusts and Capital Budgets

 

 

Deleted on the addendum to the agenda.

 

 

Councilmember Chaney moved to suspend the rule to allow the speakers to speak.

 

Motion seconded by Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Loza.

 

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

 

Voting Yes:[13]Hill, Loza, Garcia, Housewright, Thornton Reese, Oakley, Chaney, Fantroy, Poss, Walne, Finkelman, Greyson, Lill

      Voting No:      [2]        Miller, Rasansky

 

Mayor Miller declared the motion adopted.

 

The following individuals addressed the city council regarding the FY 2002-03 budget:

 

            Eddie Crawford, 10620 Lakemere Dr., representing Dallas Police Association

Gil Cerda, 1107 Parlay Cir, represening Latino Peace Officers Association of Greater Dallas

Ernest Sherman, 1106 Lake Springs Rd., representing Dallas Fraternal Order of Police

Thomas Glover, 2300 Redbrook Rd., Arlington, representing Texas Peace Officers Association  

            Charles Terrell, 5140 Boca Raton Dr., representing Greater Dallas Crime Commission

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2680

 

Item 64:    FY 2002-03 Budget Items

 

*An ordinance setting the tax rate for FY 2002-03 at 70.244 per $100 valuation and levying ad valorem taxes for the City of Dallas, Texas for FY 2002-03 - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

 

Deleted on the addendum to the agenda.

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2681

 

Item 65:    FY 2002-03 Budget Items

 

*An ordinance amending Chapters 2, 14, 41A, 43, 49 and 51A of the Dallas City Code relating to the reorganization of city departments and offices and to provide for the transfer and allocation of related responsibilities and duties - Financing: No cost consideration to the City (Requires a 3/4 vote of the City Council present for approval)

 

 

Deleted on the addendum to the agenda.

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2682

 

Item 66:    FY 2002-03 Budget Items

 

*An ordinance amending Chapters 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 41A, 43A, 51A, 52 and 56 of the Dallas City Code to revise and add various fees and charges relating to dance halls, standby fire protection watch, food inspection and permitting, sanitation collection, sexually oriented businesses, multifamily pool permits, building permits and inspections, platting and replatting, zoning, real estate abandonments, plan review and regulated transportation, effective October 1, 2002 - Estimated Revenue: $11,240,025 - General Fund ($7,259,856) and Office of Development Services Fund ($3,980,169)

 

 

Deleted on the addendum to the agenda.

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2683

 

Item 67:    FY 2002-03 Budget Items

 

*An ordinance amending Chapter 49 of the Dallas City Code to adjust fees charged for miscellaneous water and wastewater services for Dallas and customer cities, effective October 1, 2002 - Estimated Revenue: $4,000,000

 

 

Deleted on the addendum to the agenda.

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2684

 

Item 68:    FY 2002-03 Budget Items

 

*Authorize (1) position changes; (2) a five percent pay increase for uniformed employees below the rank of Deputy Chief; and (3) current civilian pay plans with no increase in base pay effective October 1, 2002 

 

 

Deleted on the addendum to the agenda.

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2685

 

Item 69:    FY 2002-03 Budget Items

 

*Authorize a one time pro rata payment of Service Incentive Pay for employees affected by reduction in force due to 2002-03 budget actions

 

 

Deleted on the addendum to the agenda.

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2686

 

Item 70:     FY 2002-03 Budget Items

 

*Authorize a second amendment to the City Manager's Agreement of Employment to delete Service Incentive Pay for the City Manager after September 30, 2002 - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

 

Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Loza moved to approve the item.

 

Motion seconded by Councilmember Walne.

 

Mayor Pro Tem Hill moved to substitute for Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Loza’s motion to delay agenda item 70 until all Service Incentive Pay items have been discussed.

 

Motion seconded by Councilmember Chaney.

 

After discussion, Mayor Miller called the vote on Mayor Pro Tem Hill’s substitute motion:

 

Voting Yes:[5]Hill, Thornton Reese, Chaney, Fantroy, Poss

Voting No:[9]Miller, Loza, Housewright, Oakley, Walne, Finkelman, Greyson, Rasansky, Lill

      Absent when vote taken:  [1]        Garcia

 

Mayor Miller declared the motion failed.

 

[Councilmember Garcia asked that the record reflect that she had voted “No” on the motion.  Mayor Miller asked the city secretary to reflect in the record that Councilmember Garcia had voted in favor of the motion.]

 

 

After discussion, Mayor Miller called the vote on the original motion:

 

Voting Yes:[10]Miller, Loza, Housewright, Oakley, Fantroy, Walne, Finkelman, Greyson, Rasansky, Lill

Voting No:[4]Hill, Thornton Reese, Chaney, Poss

Absent when vote taken:[1]Garcia

 

Mayor Miller declared the motion adopted.

 

[Councilmember Garcia asked that the record reflect that she had voted “Yes” on the motion.  Mayor Miller asked the city secretary to reflect in the record that Councilmember Garcia had voted in favor of the motion.]

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2687

 

Item 71:    FY 2002-03 Budget Items

 

*Authorize the elimination of Service Incentive Pay for all City employees hired or re-hired on or after October 1, 2002 - Financing:  No cost consideration to the City

 

 

Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Loza moved to approve the item.

 

Motion seconded by Councilmember Greyson.

 

After discussion, Mayor Miller called the vote on the motion.

 

Mayor Miller declared the motion adopted on a divided voice vote, with Mayor Pro Tem Hill, Councilmembers Thornton Reese, Chaney voting “No”.  (Garcia absent when vote taken)

 

[Councilmember Garcia asked that the record reflect that she had voted “Yes” on the motion.  Mayor Miller asked the city secretary to reflect in the record that Councilmember Garcia had voted in favor of the motion.]

 

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2688

 

Item 72:    FY 2002-03 Budget Items

 

*Authorize (1) termination of accrual of Service Incentive Pay for all City employees effective November 5, 2002 for sworn employees and November 12, 2002 for civilian employees; and (2) the establishment of longevity pay for eligible civilian employees patterned on the sworn state-mandated longevity program to be paid in December of each calendar year; for a cost savings of approximately $14,500,000 in fiscal year 2003-04 - Financing:  No cost consideration to the City (via Mayor Miller)

 

 

The following individual addressed the city council regarding the budget item:

 

Charles Stovall, 1300 W. Camp Wisdom Rd., representing United Organization for Justice

 

 

Councilmember Walne moved to approve the item.

 

Motion seconded by Councilmember Greyson.

 

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

 

Voting Yes:[8]Miller, Loza, Housewright, Oakley, Walne, Finkelman, Greyson, Rasansky

Voting No:[7]Hill, Garcia, Thornton Reese, Chaney, Fantroy, Poss, Lill

 

Mayor Miller declared the motion adopted.

 

 

ÓFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2689

 

Item 73:    FY 2002-03 Budget Items

 

*Authorize the adoption of the 2003 Employee and Retiree Health Benefits Plan, including the Flexible Benefits (Section 125) Plan; the Employee Medical Spending Plan; the Dependent Care Assistance Program, Short Term Disability Plan and approval of the attached proposed coverage health premium rates - Financing:  No cost consideration to the City

 

 

Deleted on the addendum to the agenda.

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2690

 

Item 74:    FY 2002-03 Budget Items

 

*Authorize adoption of the final FY 2002-03 Community Development Block Grant Reprogramming Budget (as recommended by the City Manager) in the amount of $1,698,189 - Financing:  No cost consideration to the City

 

 

Deleted on the addendum to the agenda.

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2691

 

Item 75:    FY 2002-03 Budget Items

 

*Authorize payment to Dallas County for processing and housing City prisoners at the Lew Sterrett Criminal Justice Center, pursuant to Amendment No. 4 to the Criminal Justice Center Memorandum of Agreement with Dallas County for the period October 1, 2002 through September 30, 2003 - $6,272,636 - Financing: Current Funds

 

 

Deleted on the addendum to the agenda.

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2692

 

Item 76:    FY 2002-03 Budget Items

 

*Authorize a three-year renewal of the lease agreement with Maher Properties Two, for approximately 48,564 square feet of land located near North Ewing and Eighth Street, including land for parking and approximately 10,300 square feet of office space to be used by the Oak Cliff Health Clinic for the period October 1, 2002 through September 30, 2005 - $4,100 per month, for a total of $49,200 annually - Financing: Current Funds (subject to annual appropriations)

 

 

Deleted on the addendum to the agenda.

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2693

 

Item 77:    FY 2002-03 Budget Items

 

*Authorize a one-year renewal of the lease with Donaldson Properties, Ltd., for approximately 4,108 square feet of office space in the Lancaster-Kiest Shopping Center located at 3200 South Lancaster Road, Suite 625 for the continued use as a Women, Infants and Children clinic for the period November 1, 2002 through October 31, 2003 - Not to exceed $25,800 - Financing: Texas Department of Health Grant Funds

 

 

Deleted on the addendum to the agenda.

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2694

 

Item 78:    FY 2002-03 Budget Items

 

*Authorize (1) a contract renewal for two twenty-four-month periods with Parkland Memorial Hospital for Biomedical On-Line Supervision and (2) Interlocal Agreements with participating local governmental entities (list attached) - Not to exceed $701,887 annually for a total not to exceed $1,403,773  - Financing: Current Funds (subject to annual appropriations) ($561,585 to be received from participating cities over the first twenty-four-month contract period

 

 

Deleted on the addendum to the agenda.

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2695

 

Item 79:    FY 2002-03 Budget Items

 

*Authorize a contract renewal with the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas for the required services of a Medical Director for the period October 1, 2002 through September 30, 2003 - Not to exceed $120,891 - Financing: Current Funds

 

 

Deleted on the addendum to the agenda.

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2696

 

Item 80:    FY 2002-03 Budget Items

 

*Authorize payment to the Dallas County Community College District and the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center for mandatory emergency medical services training of emergency medical technicians and paramedics for the period October 1, 2002 through September 30, 2003 - Not to exceed $175,380 - Financing: Current Funds

 

 

Deleted on the addendum to the agenda.

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2697

 

Item 81:    FY 2002-03 Budget Items

 

                  *An ordinance authorizing the issuance of City of Dallas, Texas Waterworks and Sewer System short term obligations in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $50,000,000; authorizing such short term obligations to be issued, sold and delivered in various forms, including commercial paper notes and a bank note; making certain covenants and agreements in connection therewith; resolving other matters related to the issuance, sale, security and delivery of such short term obligations, including (1) the appointment of U.S. Bank Trust National Association as the Issuing and Paying Agent and authorizing the execution of an Issuing and Paying Agent Agreement, (2) authorizing the execution of a Credit Agreement with JPMorgan Chase Bank, and (3) authorizing the execution of a Dealer Agreement with Bear Stearns & Co., Inc. and Siebert Brandford Shank & Co., LLC; approving the payment of issuance costs in connection with the issuance of the short term obligations; approving the use of an Offering Memorandum in connection with the sale of the short term obligations; and providing an effective date - Total not to exceed $1,062,560 ($128,050 upfront closing costs plus annual fees of $100,485 for a total 9 years, 3 months and 15 days cost of $934,510) -   Financing: Water Utilities Capital Improvement Funds ($128,050) and Water Utilities Current Funds ($100,485)

 

 

Deleted on the addendum to the agenda.

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2698

 

Item 82:    FY 2002-03 Budget Items

 

*Authorize a twenty-four-month price agreement for tires and tubes with the lowest responsible bidders of seven - Gray's Wholesale Tire, K B Tire and Tube, Moore's Retread and Tire Co. of Dallas, Stanley Industrial Tires, Inc., Tire Distribution Systems, Inc., Wallace W. Wade Specialty Tires, and Wingfoot Commercial Systems, LLC - Not to exceed $3,459,640 - Financing: Current Funds ($3,447,407), Confiscated Money Funds ($12,233) (Tie Bids)

 

 

Deleted on the addendum to the agenda.

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2699

 

Item 83:    FY 2002-03 Budget Items

 

*Authorize a thirty-six-month price agreement for Ford, Chevrolet, GMC, Sterling, UD and Peterbilt automotive and truck parts and labor with the lowest responsible bidders of seven - Metro Ford Truck Sales, Inc., Grand Prairie Ford, LP, Duncanville Ford, Friendly Chevrolet, Hayes Leasing Co., Inc. dba Hayes Truck Group and Dallas Peterbilt, Ltd., LLP - Not to exceed $5,326,085 - Financing:  Current Funds ($5,288,403), Water Utilities Current Funds ($30,682) and Confiscated Money Funds ($7,000)

 

 

Deleted on the addendum to the agenda.

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2700

 

Item 84:    FY 2002-03 Budget Items

 

*Authorize a contract for demolition services for structures ordered demolished by the Urban Rehabilitation Standards Board, court orders, the emergency demolition of unsafe buildings due to fire damage, and the demolition of City-owned buildings as required - F. Hall Mowing Company, lowest responsible bidder of two - $1,000,000 - Financing:  Demolition Reserve Funds

 

 

Deleted on the addendum to the agenda.

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2701

 

Item 85:    FY 2002-03 Budget Items

 

*Authorize renewal of the Interlocal Agreement with Dallas County for participation in the Household Hazardous Waste collection system for the period of October 1, 2002 through September 30, 2003 - Not to exceed $440,000 - Financing: Current Funds ($400,000 to be reimbursed from Storm Water Drainage Management Funds)

 

 

Deleted on the addendum to the agenda.

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2702

 

Item 86:      Authorize a twenty-four-month service contract for window glass replacement services with the only bidder - Texas Glass Contracting - Not to exceed $320,018 - Financing: Current Funds ($278,712), Water Utilities Current Funds ($22,039), Convention and Event Services Current Funds ($13,640) and Aviation Current Funds ($5,627)

 

 

Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Loza moved to approve the item.

 

Motion seconded by Councilmember Thornton Reese and unanimously adopted.  (Hill, Greyson absent when vote taken)

 

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2703

 

Item 87:      Authorize a thirty-six-month price agreement for the purchase, service and repair of traffic radar equipment with the lowest responsible bidders of four - Kustom Signals, Inc. and Decatur Electronics, Inc. - Not to exceed $211,846 - Financing:  Current Funds

 

 

Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Loza moved to approve the item.

 

Motion seconded by Councilmember Lill and unanimously adopted.  (Hill, Greyson absent when vote taken)

 

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2704

 

Item 88:    An ordinance abandoning a water easement and sanitary sewer easements to LL Property Partners, L.P., the abutting owner, containing a total of approximately 2,460 square feet of land located near the intersection of Lovers Lane and Bluffview Boulevard, providing for the dedication of new water and wastewater easements, and authorizing the quitclaim - Revenue: $1,500 plus the $20 ordinance publication fee

 

 

Councilmember Lill moved to defer the ordinance until the November 13, 2002 voting agenda meeting of the city council.

 

Motion seconded by Councilmember Finkelman and unanimously adopted.  (Hill, Greyson absent when vote taken)

 

 

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2705

 

Closed Session

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

-           Legal issues regarding proposed 5% pay raise for police chiefs and towing fee reimbursements for wrongfully towed vehicles

-           Darrell Guy v. City of Dallas and Reata Construction Company, Cause No. JC01-2068A

-           D&D Surety and Insurance Agency v. City of Dallas and Gramercy Insurance Company, Cause No. cc-00-06563-d

-              Bradley Parker, Thomas Sheshene, Tommy Thompson and Sarah Akers v. City of Dallas, Cause No. 02-04339-G

-           Harold Cox, Shirley Davidson, Robert Stubblefield, Cynthia Herring, Eloise Edwards, Betty Curley and Leo Easter v. City of Dallas, Herman Nethery and Terry Van Sickle, Civil Action No. 3:98-CV-0291-H consolidated with Civil Action No. 3:98-CV-1763-H

-           Godwin N. Omokaro v. Scott Whitemyer et al., Cause Nos. 97-04905-I and 98-05612-I

-           Travis County, Texas, Petitioner v. Pelzel & Associates, Inc., Respondent No. 01-0036, Supreme Court of Texas

 

 

A closed session was held as authorized by Chapter 551, “OPEN MEETINGS,” of the (Texas Open Meeting Act) to discuss the following matters:

 

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

-           Legal issues regarding proposed 5% pay raise for police chiefs and towing fee reimbursements for wrongfully towed vehicles

-           Harold Cox, Shirley Davidson, Robert Stubblefield, Cynthia Herring, Eloise Edwards, Betty Curley and Leo Easter v. City of Dallas, Herman Nethery and Terry Van Sickle, Civil Action No. 3:98-CV-0291-H consolidated with Civil Action No. 3:98-CV-1763-H

-           Godwin N. Omokaro v. Scott Whitemyer et al., Cause Nos. 97-04905-I and 98-05612-I

 

No other matters were discussed during the closed session.

 

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2706

 

Addendum addition 1:A resolution appointing Mayor Laura Miller to serve as the City of Dallas' Director-at-Large representative to the Board of Directors of the Texas Municipal League - Financing:  No cost consideration to the City

 

 

Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Loza moved to approve the resolution.

 

Motion seconded by Councilmember Lill and unanimously adopted.  (Hill, Greyson absent when vote taken)

 

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2707

 

Addendum addition 2:Authorize (1) acquisition from Bill Custas Booziotis, Harriett Kanell Booziotis Lontos, Kathy Ann Booziotis Bolton and The Bill C. Booziotis and Jean H. Booziotis Charitable Remainder Unitrust of approximately 98,433 square feet of unimproved land located near the intersection of Garland Road and Tavaros Avenue for off-site parking at the Dallas Arboretum, and (2) the acceptance, deposit and appropriation of a $340,000 donation from the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Society to be used toward the acquisition of the subject property - $800,000 - Financing: 1998 Bond Funds ($468,166) and Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Society Funds ($331,834)

 

 

Councilmember Poss moved to approve the item.

 

Motion seconded by Councilmember Chaney and unanimously adopted.  (Hill, Greyson absent when vote taken)

 

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2708

 

Addendum addition 3:Authorize the purchase of insurance policies for the City’s property, fine arts, boiler and machinery, and money and securities from ten insurance companies with the only proposer - Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. - Not to exceed $3,095,015 - Financing: Current Funds

 

 

Councilmember Lill moved to approve the item.

 

Motion seconded by Councilmember Fantroy.

 

After discussion, Mayor Miller called the vote on the motion.

 

Mayor Miller declared the motion on a divided voice vote, with Councilmember Rasansky voting “No”.  (Greyson absent when vote taken)

 

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2709

 

Addendum addition 4:An ordinance appointing David C. Indorf as a full-time municipal court judge for the City of Dallas Municipal Court of Record for a two-year term ending May 31, 2004 - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

 

 

Councilmember Chaney moved to pass the ordinance.

 

Motion seconded by Councilmember Garcia and unanimously adopted.  (Greyson absent when vote taken)

 

Assigned ORDINANCE NO. 25042.

 

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2710

 

Addendum addition 5:A resolution requesting the assistance of the Judicial Nominating Commission in designating the Administrative Municipal Judge in accordance with Section 13-5.2(e) of the Dallas City Code - Financing: No cost consideration to the City

 

 

Deputy Mayor Pro Tem Loza moved to approve the resolution.

 

Motion seconded by Councilmember Housewright.

 

After discussion, Mayor Miller called the vote on the motion.

 

Mayor Miller declared the motion adopted on a divided voice vote, with Councilmember Chaney voting “No”.  (Greyson absent when vote taken)

 

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2711

 

Addendum addition 6:Authorize (1) a contract for the construction of stonework for the Nasher Sculpture Center with Dee Brown, Inc., only bidder, in an amount not to exceed $197,970, and (2) assignment of the construction contract to The Nasher Foundation for construction management in accordance with the development agreement previously authorized by the City Council on May 24, 2000 - Financing:  No additional cost consideration to the City

 

 

Councilmember Lill moved to approve the item.

 

Motion seconded by Councilmember Housewright and unanimously adopted.  (Greyson absent when vote taken)

 

 

 

 

OFFICIAL ACTION OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL

 

September 25, 2002

 

02-2712

 

Briefing:    A.        FY 2002-03 Budget Workshop (Amendments)

 

The briefing of this item was postponed.