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Home My WebLink AboutMin - City Council - 1993 - 04/01 - RegularALLEN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING APRIL 1, 1993 Present: Joe Farmer, Mayor Councilmembers• Kevin Lilly, Mayor Pro Tem Mickey Christakos David Bishop Mike Nichols Steve Terrell Sharon Hamner Jon McCarty, City Manager Judy Morrison, City Secretary DINNER AND WORKSHOP SESSION - 6:15 P.M. With a quorum of the Councilmembers present, the workshop session of the Allen City Council was called to order by Mayor Farmer at 6:20 p.m. on Thursday, April 1, 1993, in the Council Chambers of the Allen Municipal Annex, One Butler Circle, Allen, Texas. Mayor Farmer welcomed TRW officials to the community and introduced John Denham. Mr. Denham presented an overview of what has taken place to date and what will take place in the TRW building in the near future. He expressed appreciation for the cooperation of all the City Staff in order for their company to continue on a fast track to begin operations this spring. Council enjoyed a social time with TRW officials and reconvened for the dinner and workshop session at 7:05 p.m. in the Lunch Room of the Allen Municipal Annex, One Butler Circle, Allen, Texas. Oven Council Discussion (Agenda Item II) It was reported that Scott White is continuing to improve and is now able to walk without assistance. There have been recent developments in the cable service programming and discussions will be held during the regular meeting by the Finance/Administration Subcommittee. It was requested that SB 852 and HB 1913 be reviewed for its impact on the City of Allen regarding exemptions of open space (golf course). C 11 Ce ALLEN CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP SESSION APRIL 1, 1993 Discussion of Consent Agenda and Reeular Aeenda Items PAGE 2 (Agenda Item IM Mayor Farmer began the review of the Consent Agenda items. A question was raised regarding the establishment of fees for follow-up inspections by the City of Allen Fire Department and how that related to charity programs. The Ordinance allows for the waiver of any permit fee where it is in the best interest of the public. Discussion was held regarding a bill before the legislature authorizing the expansion of a trade zone within a county already serving a city within that county. More information will be brought forward during the regular meeting. Discussion was held regarding the public hearing process during the Twin Creeks presentation. Council felt it was imperative that everyone who wanted to speak would be able to speak during this process. With no further discussion on the agenda, the workshop session of the Allen City Council was adjourned at 7:35 p.m. on Thursday, April 1, 1993. REGULAR SESSION - 7J0 P.M. With a quorum of the Councilmembers present, the regular session of the Allen City Council was called to order by Mayor Farmer at 7:37 p.m, on Thursday, April 1, 1993, in the Council Chambers of the Allen Municipal Annex, One Butler Circle, Allen, Texas. CONSENT AGENDA (Agenda Item IV) MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Nichols and seconded by Councilmember Terrell, the Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed to approve and adopt all items on the Consent Agenda as recommended and as follows: A. Approve Minutes of March 18, 1993, Regular Meeting. B. Authorize city staff to pay bills associated with the 1985 Capital Improvement Program as follows: Dynix, Inc. For: Additional Custom Automation Interest Earned Bond Funds Period: Thm March 1993 Barcodes for Library $223.76 11 ALLEN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION APRIL 1, 1993 PAGE 3 2. Graham Associates, Inc. $409.79 For: Printing of Plans Street Bond Funds Period: Thou March 16, 1993 C. Approve an Ordinance Establishing Fees for Follow-up Inspections by City of Allen Fire Department. Ordinance No. 1163-4-93: An Ordinance of the City of Allen, Collin County, Texas, Amending City Ordinance No. 1095-4-92 and Article II of Chapter 5, Fire Prevention and Protection, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Allen, Texas, Providing for Inspection or Reinspection of Buildings and Premises or Portions Thereof for Compliance with the City's Fire Code; Establishing Fees for Follow-up Inspections after Initial Inspection and Reinspection if Required; Establishing Permit Fees; Providing for a Penalty Clause; Providing a Severability Clause; and Providing for an Effective Date. D. Approve a Contract and Authorize Expenditures for a Consultant on the SH 121 Project. Interlocal Agreement between Collin County and Robert Pope & Associates - SH 121 Consulting Services February 1, 1993 to January 31, 1994 Cost sharing expense for City of Allen - $1,071.00 E. Set May 6, 1993 as a Public Hearing Date on a Request to Amend Current Zoning from Office -DR, Local Retail, Multi -family (DR), Town Home (DR), and Single Family -DR, to Single Family R-4(DR), Single Family R-5(DR), Garden Homes (DR), and Local Retail Located at the Northwest Comer of FM 2170 and Malone Road as Requested by Heath Knight Prop., Inc. The motion carried. End of Consent Agenda Council Committee Reports Fnance/Administration: Collin County Forever Free Celebration participation TCI Cablevision franchise agreement discussions Revisions to the current travel policy (Agenda Item V) ALLEN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION APRIL 1, 1993 PAGE 4 Services: Library automation Architect selection process Development: Property maintenance, CIP and excess city property under discussion Efforts are under way to include Allen in the "Free Trade Zone." A bill has been introduced which may encourage this effort. Since Plano is already in that zone, it would include all the cities in Collin County as well. This would allow a cheaper shipping rate for businesses in the City. The City Manager and the Development Subcommittee were encouraged to develop a Resolution in support of what we believe to be the best for the City of Allen. Citizen's Comments (Agenda Item VI) Rod Parr, 914 Wandering Way, spoke before the Council regarding the following items: Lighting at city ballfields — especially FM 2170 Installation of signal light at Allen Drive and McDermott for emergency vehicles BFI complaints regarding trash and strewn cans. -- Will be reviewed by Michael Stanger. Requested that grass clippings no longer be picked up by BFI Requested more police patrol Tonya L. Crow, 931 Old Stacy Road, spoke before the Council regarding the need for additional field maintenance and lighting for sporting events in the City of Allen. Request to Appear by Ken Purcell Regarding the Texas Area 10 Special Olympia (Agenda Item VH) Ken Purcell, Athletic Director for Allen Independent School District (AISD), spoke before the Council regarding the Special Olympic games that the community will be hosting April 16 and 17. Mr. Purcell requested that the Council consider support of a bid to request the Special Olympics be held here again the next two years. The Mayor and Council requested that a letter be drafted by the City Manager in support of this effort and indicating that a Resolution will be sent to the proper officials after its adoption at our next regular meeting. Authorize Execution of a Contract and Recognize Group Participation in the Adopt -a -Highway Program (Agenda Item VIII) Council recognized and thanked Barton Black, representing the United Methodist Men of The First United Methodist Church in Allen, who volunteered to participate in the "Adopt -a -Highway Program" in the City of Allen. A Cs ALLEN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION APRIL 1, 1993 PAGE 5 MOTION: Upon a motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Lilly and seconded by Councilmember Nichols, the Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed to authorize the Mayor to execute a contract for the "Adopt -a -Highway Program" of Bethany Road from US 75 to SH 5 by The United Methodist Men of The First United Methodist Church in Allen. The motion carried. Establish a Schedule and Procedure for Review of the Twin Creeks Zonine Case (Agenda Item IX) Bill Petty, Director of Community Development, presented a zoning schedule for Twin Creeks to the Council. The Planning and Zoning Commission took final action on the Twin Creeks zoning proposal at a Special Called Meeting on March 22, 1993. Because of the complexity of the proposal, it is being suggested that Council hold a public hearing along with two workshops prior to the adoption of the four Ordinances in conjunction with this request. After much discussion, the following schedule was recommended: April 7 7:00 p.m. Library Meeting Room - Presentation Workshop April 15 7:30 p.m. Council Chamber - Public Hearing April 19 7:00 p.m. Council Chamber - Workshop to include Council, Proponents, and Staff April 27 7:00 p.m. Tentative Workshop — if needed May 6 7:30 p.m. Regular Meeting - Adopt Ordinances for Proposal Consider a Resolution Declaring Support for Legislation Requiring Expanded Local Telephone Calling Areas (Agenda Item Jq Michael Stanger, Assistant to the City Manager, spoke before the Council regarding a request from Carla McCroan of Josephine, Texas asking for support in the expansion of toll-free local telephone calling areas. Resolution No. 11644-93(R): A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Allen, Collin County, Texas, Declaring Participation and Support of SB 632MM 1695 Concerning Expanded Local Calling Scopes. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Christakos and seconded by Councilmember Hamner, the Council voted six (6) for and one (1) opposed with Councilmember Nichols casting the negative vote (abstention) to approve Resolution No. 1164-4-93(R) as previously captioned. The motion carried. 7 L ALLEN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION APRIL 1, 1993 Report by Mayor Farmer on Propositions for May 1. 1993 Elections PAGE 6 (Agenda Item XI) Mayor Farmer distributed information regarding the constitutional amendments in the upcoming May 1 election. Mayor Farmer discussed the analysis of the propositions, political aspects of the propositions and certain facts regarding each proposition. There was no action taken on this item. Report on New Federal Cable TV Legislation (Agenda Item XH) The Finance/Administration Subcommittee reported on the new federal cable legislation. The franchise authority has been delegated a greater amount of authority regarding cable TV franchises. The City will now have the authority to recommend certain citizen's standards for the cable company. The City will also be able to demand certain services. The cable company will implement a tiered structure of pricing. Further study and reporting to the Council will be upcoming. There was no action taken on this item. Other Business (Agenda Item )[IIn Calendar April 7 7:00 p.m April 15 7:30 p.m April 16 & 17 April 19 7:00 p.m April 27 7:00 p.m Items of Interest There were no items of interest. Legislative Report (Agenda Item XIII -A) Workshop - Library Public Hearings - Council Chamber Special Olympics Workshop - Council Chamber Workshop - Tentative - Council Chamber (Agenda Item XIII -B) (Agenda Item XIII -C) Michael Stanger, Assistant to the City Manager, discussed HB 656 regarding Environmental Mandates, HB 695 regarding short-term debt instruments and SB 170 regarding minimum standards on swimming pools. Executive Session (Agenda Item MY) In accordance with Article 6252-17, V.A.T.C.S. (Open Meetings Law), Section 2(e), the Allen City Council convened into Executive Session at 10:35 p.m. in the Conference Room of the Allen Municipal Annex, One Butler Circle, Allen, Texas in order to discuss matters pertaining to ROW Acquisitions for FM 2170. The Executive Session was adjourned at 11.57 p.m. ALLEN CITY COUNCIL �yy REGULAR SESSION ® APRIL 1, 1993 4 1 Reconvene PAGE 7 (Agenda Item XV) The Allen City Council reconvened into regular session at 11:58 p.m. on Thursday, April 1, 1993, in the Council Chambers of the Allen Municipal Annex. There was no action taken on items discussed during Executive Session. Adjourn (Agenda Item XVI) MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Christakos and seconded by Councilmember Terrell, the Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed to adjourn the regular session of the Allen City Council at 11:59 p.m., on Thursday, April 1, 1993. The motion carried. These minutes approved on the 15th day of Anril , 1993. FN a.N 00'}� Ju Mor son, CITY SECRETARY APPROVED: ce Farmer, MAYOR