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1990-05-15 CITY OF SOUTHLAKE 667 N. Carroll Avenue REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING May 15, 1990 7:30 P.M. COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor, Gary Fickes; Mayor Pro Tem Betty Springer. Members: Sally Hall, Rick Wilhelm, Ralph Evans, Jerry Farrier. Councilmember Pamela Muller was present until Mr. Farrier was sworn into office, at that time, she stepped down. CITY STAFF PRESENT: Curtis E. Hawk, City Manager; Michael Barnes, Director of Public Works; R.P. Steele, Fire Chief; Billy Campbell, Police Chief; Renee' Wheeler, Finance Officer; Wayne Olson, City Attorney; Eddie Cheatham, City Engineer; and, Sandra L. LeGrand, City Secretary. INVOCATION: Councilmember Ralph Evans Agenda Item ~2, Approval of the Minutes The Minutes of the May 1, City Council meeting were approved as modified, and the minutes of the Special City Council meeting held on May 7, 1990, were approved as presented. Motion: Wilhelm Second: Springer Ayes: Wilhelm, Springer, Hall, Evans, Muller Nays: None Approved: 5-0 vote Agenda Item #3, Oath of Office for New Councilmembers Mayor Fickes made a presentation to Pamela Muller as an outgoing City Councilmember. He stated the City has been very blessed to have a Councilmember who has been as dedicated as Pamela. She has served on the Council for two years, and has served on other committees before that. " She has been an inspiration to Council and has kept us on our toes", the Mayor added. At that time, he presented Mrs. Muller with a plaque. Pamela Muller stated the City has gone through a lot of changes during the past two years that she has been on the Council, their have been positive changes and it has been due to the cooperation of the Council and due to the professional staff. She is very enthusiastic about the direction that the City is now taking. She wishes the best to all the Councilmembers in the coming year and she hopes to return to Southlake and serve the City again in the future. The City Secretary then administered the Oath of Office to new Councilmembers as follows: Councilmember Place 3, Jerry Farrier; Councilmember Place 4, Sally Hall; and, Councilmember Place 5, Ralph Evans. City Council Minutes May 15, 1990 page two Agenda.Item #3, Mayor's Report Mayor Fickes announced that this morning at City Hall, a meeting was held with City of Keller, Representatives from State Highway Department, the County right of way acquisitions department, Bob Hampton's office, and, Representative Bill Carter's office, concerning FM 1709. It was a very informative meeting as they were given information on the costs of curb, gutter and drainage for the project. The Mayor stated that they realize that the City is very serious about this project and staying on course with its present time table. There is a possibility that the time table could right of way is acquired by the end of the year, be moved by the middle of the year; however, there that it could go the other way also. be moved up, if and utilities can is a possibility Fickes stated that the next meeting in regards to the FM 1709 project will be held on July 17, however, before that meeting, they will go as a group to Austin in regards to this issue. The Texas Municipal League Mayors and City Councilmembers Conference will be in Lubbock this year on June 28-July 1. The Mayor will be going, along with Councilmembers Wilhelm and Farrier. Mayor Fickes noted that last Tuesday night, he and Councilmember Wilhelm met with citizens from Continental Park Estates in regards to funding the sewer facilities for that subdivision. He noted that a Special Council Meeting will be held on May 16, 1990, at 7:30 p.m. for the purpose of discussing the sewer facilities. Council feels it will be a lengthy discussion, therefore, a separate meeting was decided upon. Councilmember Wilhelm reported on the Southlake Economic Development Council, stating that for the regular meeting this month, they had the opportunity through Sonny Rhodes, with TU Electric, to meet with the Economic Development Council within their company, where they help cities such as Southlake market themselves. He felt it was a very informative all day meeting, held on May 8. wilhelm stated that production should begin shortly on a promotional video for Southlake. It was announced that C.O.N.E.T will be meeting on May 17, 1990, at 3:00 p.m. at Colleyville City Hall. City Council Minutes May 15, 1990 page three Agenda Item # 5, City Manager's Report The City Manager, Curtis Hawk, reported that there has been two meeting on establishing the advantages and disadvantages of Southlake going to "Court of Record". He added that the next meeting will be held on May 22, 1990. A more in-depth report will be given during the Council Retreat, which will be held in June. Agenda Item #6, Public Forum No comments were received during the public forum. Agenda Item #7, Ordinance No. 507, 2nd reading. TU Electric Rate Increase Curtis Hawk explained that on February 6, 1990, Council passed Resolution 90-10, suspending the proposed ten percent TU Electric Rate Increase until May 21, 1990, and authorizing our participation in the Steering Committee of TU Electric Service Area Cities to retain legal counsel and engage rate case consultants to intervene on the cities behalf before the PUC. The Public Utility Regulatory Act requires regulatory agencies including municipalities to make a finding on the predency of the rate request related to nuclear power generation before such can be included in the rate base. During the May 15, 1990, City Council meeting, the Council approved 1st reading on Ordinance No. 507. The public hearing resulted with no comments from the audience. Motion was made to approve Ordinance No. the requested rate increase. Motion: Wilhelm Second: Hall 507, 2nd reading, denying Mayor Fickes read the caption of the ordinance. Ayes: Wilhelm, Hall, Nays: None Approved: 5-0 vote. Farrier, Evans, Springer Agenda Item #8, Ordinance No. 480-19, 2nd reading. Zoning/Fina Karen Gandy, Zoning Administrator, made a presentation on Ordinance No. 480-19, request for a 3.61 acre tract of land out of the C.B. McDonald Survey, Abstract No. 1013, Tracts 4, 4B, and 4C, and the P.R. Splane Survey, Abstract No. 1453, Tract lB. She stated the property has been annexed into the City as Agricultural, request is for Industrial-2 Zoning District. City Council Minutes May 15, 1990 page four Agenda Item #8, Continued Owner of the property is Fina Oil and Chemical Company. The public hearing resulted with no comments from the audience. Motion was made to approve the 2nd reading of Ordinance No. zoning request to Industrial-2, for Fina Oil Company. Motion: Springer Second: Evans 480-19, Mayor Fickes read the caption of the ordinance. Ayes: Springer, Nays: None Approved: 5-0 vote. Evans, Farrier, Hall, Wilhelm Councilmember Ralph Evans stepped down for agenda items #9 and #10. Agenda Item ~9, Ordinance No. 480-20, 2nd reading. Zoning/Truelove A zoning request and concept plan for a 39.5508 acre tract of land out of the Littleberry G. Hall Survey, Abstract No. 686, Tracts 1D and 1F and the Thomas M. Hood Survey, Abstract No. 706, Tracts 9A and 9Al was considered in second reading. Zoning Administrator, Karen Gandy, indicated that the zoning request was changed from SF 20 B to SF 20 A. Eleven letters were sent to property owners within 200' and one response was received from Mr. and Mrs. Ted Kasper. On May 1, the City Council approved the 1st reading of the ordinance, eliminating the need for a street stub out to the north. Bob Raley, Engineer, was present, representing James R. Harris Company. No comments were received from the audience during the public hearing. Motion was made to approve the 2nd reading of Ordinance No. Motion: Wilhelm Second: Farrier 480-20. Mayor Fickes read the caption of the Ordinance. Ayes: Wilhelm, Farrier, Nays: None Approved: 4-0 vote Hall, Springer City Council Minutes May 15, 1990 page five Agenda Item $10, Ordinance No. 480-21, 2nd readin9 Zoning/Truelove Karen Gandy, Zoning Administrator, introduced Ordinance No. 480-21, 2nd reading, zoning request and concept plan for a 3.87022 acre tract of land out of the Littleberry G. Hall Survey, Abstract No. 686, being a portion of Tract 1F. Current zoning is Agricultural, request is for the Single Family 30 zoning district. Gandy indicated that on April 19, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval with a 7-0 vote, and on May 1, the City Council approved the 1st reading of the ordinance with a 4-0 vote. The public hearing resulted with no comments from the audience. Motion was made to approve the as presented. Motion: Wilhelm Second: Hall 2nd reading of Ordinance No. 480-21, Mayor Fickes read the caption of the ordinance. Ayes: Wilhelm, Hall, Nays: None Approved: 4-0 vote Springer, Farrier Councilmember Ralph Evans returned to the Council table. Agenda Item $11, Ordinance No. 480-A, 1st reading. Allowing for Portable Buildings in certain Zonin9 Districts. Mayor Fickes stated that it was discovered, after the zoning ordinance was completed, that their is no allowance in the ordinance for portable buildings. From time to time, this issue needs to be addressed. The 1st reading of the ordinance was tabled during the May 1, City Council meeting in order for the City Attorney to incorporate certain concerns of the City Council, into the ordinance. Public Hearing: Harold Knight, 1740 E. Highland, stated a bank has approached them about leasing property for a bank for five (5) years, and they want to locate a stucco portable building on their property. His office is waiting for this process to be completed. He also expressed concerns that the applicant may be turned down on an arbitrarily vote after the first three year permit has expired. City Council Minutes May 15, 1990 page six Agenda Item #11, Continued Rick Stacy, 1000 W. Southlake Blvd., stated he has a concern with locating any structure in the right of way. If it is stucco, it will have a taxable value, and we don't want to buy it. Joe L. Wright, 1640 South Brumlow Avenue, suggested that City Council may require the applicant to post a "bond" for use to assure that the lot is cleaned up after the portable building is ready to be moved from the property. Public hearing closed. As a result of City Council discussion on this ordinance, the following items have been listed as amendments to the ordinance, prior to the second reading: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 3 year permit, with one year subsequent renewal permits. permanent foundation with masonry facade, with City Council approval only. a site plan will accompany application in narrative form. allowed in all districts except residential. maintain the area of the portable building in a neat and presentable manner. require a bond for removal of the structure at expiration of permit. hard surface parking lot. Motion was made to approve the as amended above. Motion: Hall Second: Evans 1st reading of Ordinance No. 480-A, Mayor Fickes read the caption of the ordinance. Ayes: Hall, Evans, Farrier, Nays: Springer Approved: 4-1 vote. Wilhelm Agenda Item #12, Ordinance No. 480-18, 1st reading. Zoning/Bass Development Company Karen Gandy, Zoning Administrator, made a presentation on Ordinance No. 480-18, request for a zoning change and concept plan for a 19.995 acre tract of land out of the Littleberry G. Hall Survey, Abstract No. 686, Tracts 3F and 3G. Current zoning is Agricultural, request is for the SF 20 A residential zoning district. City Council Minutes May 15, 1990 page seven Agenda Item #12, Continued Gandy noted that on April 5, the Planning and Zoning Commission denied the request by a vote of 4-2, and on April 17, the City Council tabled the request until tonight's meeting. Pat Adkins, Tipton Engineering, representing the applicant, Bass Development Company, stated that one month ago, the City Council directed them to go back and rework the concept plan. By doing what the City Council had suggested, he reported that they lost ten (10) lots, or a 30% reduction of the lot yield, making the feasibility of developing the property, not there. They feel after looking at everything that the original plan is the plan they needed to bring back to the City Council. They considered what is marketable. They feel that the current condition of impact is not there. This property would raise the tax base in the city by 10 million dollars. They have completed all the studies and feel 20,000 square foot lots will work. Public Hearing: Rick Stacy, 1000 W. Southlake Blvd., stated that this property is small and most expensive, and perhaps it should not be developed. They wanted more land, and wanted him to sell, but they did not offer enough money. His concerns are the same, they have made little or no effort to address the concerns. Stacy also reminded Council that they have drainage problems. He stated he feels uncomfortable with the developer not showing some kind of compromise. He is opposed to SF 20. Meryl Stacy, 320 North Shady Oaks Drive, she requested that Council please consider their feelings. Public Hearing closed. Councilmember Wilhelm commented that the Land Use Plan shows low density residential for that area, and he would like to use the plan as a guide. Motion was made reading. Motion: Evans Second: Wilhelm to deny the request for Ordinance No. 480-18, 1st Mayor Fickes read the caption of the ordinance. Ayes: Nays: Denied: Evans, Wilhelm, Hall Springer, Farrier 3-2 vote City Council Minutes May 15, 1990 page eight Agenda Item #13, Final Plat of Brewer Addition. Zoning Administrator, Karen Gandy, stated that the final plat of Brewer Addition, a 8.234 acre tract of land out of the J.J. Freshour Survey, Abstract No. 521, being the northern portion of Tract 3J, has been submitted for consideration. Mr. C.J. Brewer was present for the meeting to answer questions for Council. Councilmember Wilhelm stated that he wanted the applicant to be made aware of city requirements for further development or replating of these lots, and, that there will be a requirement to put the road in, the city will not build the road. Mike Barnes noted that building permit requests will be denied if the water line has not been run and the road is not built to city specifications. The City Manager, Curtis maintain the road in its water tower. Hawk, noted that current state, the City will continue to so that we can access the Motion was made to approve the final plat of Brewer Addition, subject to items #1 and #2 of the May 15, 1990, Cheatham review letter. Motion: Wilhelm Second: Hall Ayes: Wilhelm, Hall, Springer, Farrier, Evans Nays: None Approved: 5-0 vote. Council adjourned to recess at 9:20 p.m. Council returned to session at 9:37 p.m. Agenda Item #14, Ordinance No. 505, 2nd reading. Abandon Vehicles Curtis Hawk, City Manager, explained that this is the 2nd reading on Ordinance No. 505, dealing with abandon vehicles and junk vehicles. He stressed that he proposes that this ordinance be enforced on a complaint basis only. It given the city a chance to look at the situation, and it gives the Police Department a tool to enforcement. Hawk stated that this ordinance is keeping with what the staff is trying to do by keeping the ordinances up to date. Public Hearing: Mark Linimon, 3180 Peninsula Drive, asked if the to vehicles on the street or on private property? ordinance applies Public hearing closed. City Council Minutes May 15, 1990 page nine Agenda Item #14, Continued Chief Billy Campbell replied to Mr. Linimon, that the ordinance applies to both on the street and on private property. Campbell went on to define abandon and junk vehicles. Motion was made to approve Ordinance No. Motion: Farrier Second: Hall 505, 2nd reading. Mayor Fickes read the caption of the ordinance. Ayes: Farrier, Hall, Nays: None Approved: 5-0 vote Wilhelm, Springer, Evans Agenda Item 15, Resolution 90-32, Stratospheric Ozone Depleting Compounds Resolution 90-32, endorsing State and Local Government control of stratospheric ozone depleting compounds, has been tabled from the May 1, City Council Meeting. Councilmember Wilhelm stated that Councilmember Sally Hall has brought a newspaper article on the subject, and he feels Council should read it before acting on the resolution. Wilhelm also stated that in talking with North Governments, he finds that there is no urgency in resolution, therefore, he moved to table Resolution certain, June 5. Motion: Wilhelm Second: Springer Ayes: Wilhelm, Springer, Hall, Farrier, Evans Nays: None Approved: 5-0 vote (to table) Central Council of passing the 90-32, time Agenda Item ~16, Discussion: Sign Ordinance No. 506 The City Council discussed the proposed Sign Ordinance No. 506. Mayor Fickes asked City Council to continue to look at the ordinance and he will also work on it. It will be on the next Council agenda as a discussion item. City Council Minutes May 15, 1990 page ten Agenda Item #17, Discussion: Charter Amendments The City Manager, Curtis Hawk, remarked that he has previously mentioned the difficulties presented by the Charter in certain aspects of the administration of our business. Much of the problem we have is pertaining to public hearings, citizen participation, and ordinances, and the organizations interpretation of the requirements. Other problem areas include public hearings related to budget, collection of city taxes, to name a few. Mayor Fickes noted that the number of Council members could be changed from five to six, with the Mayor voting; changing the term of office to three years, instead of two years. After discussion, Mayor Fickes suggested that the City Manager summarize the points discussed tonight and present the suggestions to Council for the next meeting. Agenda Item 918, Ordinance No. 508, 1st reading, O~dinance No. 349, 368, 396, with regards to speed limits amending Ordinance No. 508, amending Ordinance No. 349, 368 and 396, was discussed by City Council. The Police Chief, Billy Campbell, explained to Council that the purpose of the ordinance is a clean up of the ordinances noted, with regards to street names. Motion was made to approve the Motion: Springer Second: Hall 1st reading of ordinance No. 508. Mayor Fickes read the caption of the ordinance. Ayes: Springer, Hall, Farrier, Nays: None Approved: 5-0 vote Wilhelm, Evans Agenda Item #19, Executive Session Mayor Fickes announced that the City Council would be going into executive session pursuant to V.T.A.S. Article 6252-17, Section 2, (e), 2(f), 2(g). Refer to posted list of litigations. Council went into executive session at 11:05 p.m. Council returned to open session at 11:18 p.m. City Council Minutes May 15, 1990 page eleven Agenda Item #20, Action Necessary/Contemplated Litigations No action was necessary in regards to pending or contemplated litigations, as the result of the executive session. Agenda Item #21, Action Necessary/Personnel Matters No action was necessary in regards to personnel matters, or boards and commissions, as the result of the executive session. Agenda Item #22, Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 11:20 p.m. Motion: Wilhelm Second: Hall Ayes: Wilhelm, Hall, Nays: None Approved: 5-0 vote Evans, Farrier, Springer ~a~or Gary~ic es - / .......... -% Sandra L. LeGrand %~ ~ ~ ~% . ~ C~ty Secretary % ... ..' .~ In the name and by the authority of c The State of Texas OATH OF OFFICE 1 I, SALLY HALL , do solemnly swear (or affirm), that I will faithfully execute the duties of the office of I COUNCILMEMBER PLACE 4 of the exas, and will to the best of my ability preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States and of this State, so help me God. 1 SALLY ALL SWORN TO and Subscribed before me by Sally Ha 11 on this 15 d o f May , 19 90 . 1 ignature of Person Administering Oath (9.al) Sandra L. LeGrand Printed Name City Secretary Title I c rr In the name and by the authority of The State of Texas wig te OATH OF OFFICE t _ z W. RALPH EVANS , do solemnly swear (or affirm), that I will faithfully execute the duties of the office of COUNCILMEMBER PLACE 5 of the State of Texas, and will to the best of my ability preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States and of this State, so help me God. C ll . ` A W. RAL' EVANS ji SWORN TO and Subscribed before me by W. Ralph Evans on this 15 day of May , 19 90 . s a.,/(11,1Ai/ ignature of Person Administering Oath (seal) Sandra L. LeGrand Printed Name City Secretary Title c In the name and by the authority of The State of Texas 1 OATH OF OFFICE 1 JERRY FARRIER , do solemnly swear (or affirm), that I will faithfully execute the duties of the office of COTTNC'TT,MEMRER. PLACE 3 of the State of Texas, and will to the best of my ability preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States and of this State, so help me God. Aolk / JERRY "ARRIER SWORN TO and Subscribed before me by Jerry Farrier on this 15 day of May , 19 90 . / / 1/ AN /L.A1,A A L AL!. Signature of Person Administering Oath Sandra L. 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