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Home My WebLink AboutMin - City Council - 2006 - 01/24 - RegularALLEN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 24, 2006 Present: Stephen Terrell, Mayor Councilmembers: With a quorum of the Councilmembers present, the Workshop Session of the Allen City Council was called to order by Mayor Terrell at 6:24 p in. on Tuesday, January 24, 2006, in the Council Conference Room of the Allen City Hall, 305 Century Parkway, Allen, Texas. Items discussed in the workshop included • Introduction of Gary Caplinger, Chair of the Planning and Zoning Commission • Update on SH 121 and Discussion Regarding the Recision of Resolution No. 2431-8-05(R) • Briefing Regarding the Funding Options for US 75 With no further discussion, the Workshop Session of the Allen City Council was adjourned at 6:55 p.m. on Tuesday. January 24, 2006. Call to Order and Announce a Omura is Present With a quorum of the Councilmembers present, the Regular Meeting of the Allen City Council was called to order by Mayor Terrell at 7:03 p.m. on Tuesday, January 24, 2006, in the Council Chambers of the Allen City Hall, 305 Century Parkway, Allen, Texas. rfeaee of Aueefance Presentation of the Colors and Pledge of Allegiance led by the Webelos Eagle Patrol with Cub Scout Pack 359 Kenneth Fulk, Mayor Pro Tem Debbie Stout Ross Obermeyer Mark Pacheco Susan Bartlemay Jeff McGregor City Staff: Peter H. Vargas, City Manager Shelli Siemer, Assistant City Manager (absent) Shelley B. George, City Secretary Pete Smith, City Attorney Workshop Session With a quorum of the Councilmembers present, the Workshop Session of the Allen City Council was called to order by Mayor Terrell at 6:24 p in. on Tuesday, January 24, 2006, in the Council Conference Room of the Allen City Hall, 305 Century Parkway, Allen, Texas. Items discussed in the workshop included • Introduction of Gary Caplinger, Chair of the Planning and Zoning Commission • Update on SH 121 and Discussion Regarding the Recision of Resolution No. 2431-8-05(R) • Briefing Regarding the Funding Options for US 75 With no further discussion, the Workshop Session of the Allen City Council was adjourned at 6:55 p.m. on Tuesday. January 24, 2006. Call to Order and Announce a Omura is Present With a quorum of the Councilmembers present, the Regular Meeting of the Allen City Council was called to order by Mayor Terrell at 7:03 p.m. on Tuesday, January 24, 2006, in the Council Chambers of the Allen City Hall, 305 Century Parkway, Allen, Texas. rfeaee of Aueefance Presentation of the Colors and Pledge of Allegiance led by the Webelos Eagle Patrol with Cub Scout Pack 359 ALLEN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 24, 2006 PAGE 2 IPublic Recoenition 1. Citizens' Comments. Freda Martin, 1224 Rainforest Lane, Allen, Texas, spoke regarding an unpleasant experience at a local restaurant. 2. Recognition of the Winners from the City of Allen Who Participated in the `Sectional Punt, Pass and Rick' Held at Texas Stadium. First Place in Sectional (local) Boys' competition Ja'Rionte Evans First Place in Sectional (local) Girls' competition Kelsea Schneider 3. Presentation of Keep America Beautiful Affiliate Certification to Keep Allen Beautiful. Cecile Carson from Keep America Beautiful presented the Affiliate Certification to representatives of Keep Allen Beautiful. Brian Casstevens, Keep Allen Beautiful Chair, presented the Affiliate Certification to the City Council for public display. 4. Planning and Zoning Commission's Annual Report to the City Council. Consent Aeenda MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Obermeyer and a second by Councilmember Stout, the Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed to approve and adopt the consent agenda as follows: Approve Minutes of the January 10, 2006, Regular Meeting. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City of Allen to Participate in the County and Six -City Committee to Explore Funding Possibilities for the Widening of US 75. RESOLUTION NO. 2478-1-06(R): A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, SUPPORTING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A COUNTY -WIDE INITIATIVE FOR THE WIDENING AND EXPANSION OF US 75, CENTRAL EXPRESSWAY, THROUGH COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING REVIEW OF AVAILABLE FUNDING OPTIONS, EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR RETAINING A QUALIFIED CONSULTANT FOR THE REVIEW AND EVALUATION OF THE PROJECT: PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE: AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. 7. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute an Interlocal Agreement with the City of McKinney for the Operation and Maintenance of Traffic Signals Along SH 121. RESOLUTION NO. 2479-1-06(R): A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF MCKINNEY FOR THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS ALONG SH 121: AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. ALLEN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 24, 2006 PAGE 8. Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Annual Contract with Nortex Concrete Lift and Stabilization, Inc. for Slabjacking and Subsealing/Undersealing of PC Concrete Pavements and Concrete Bridge Approaches with an Estimated Annual Expenditure of 530,000 with Two One - Year Options to Renew Under the Same Terms and Conditions and to Ratify Expenditures of $26,161.80. Authorize the City Manager to Purchase One Combination Valve Exerciser and Vacuum Trailer in the Amount of $38,500 for the Community Services Department from Jim Cox Sales, Inc. 10. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with La Terra Studio, Inc. for an Amount Not to Exceed $39,990 for the Planning and Design of Allenwood Park. 11. Receive the CH' (Capital Improvement Program) Status Report. 12. Receive the Summary of Property Tax Collections as of December 2005. The motion carried. 13. Authorize the City Manager to Enter into a Purchase Agreement between the Trust for Public Land, as Seller, and the City of Allen, as Buyer, Relating to the Purchase of the Molsen Farm for $1,965,285 Plus Closing Costs and Assign the Property to the Allen Parks Foundation to be Held in Trust. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Stout and a second by Councilmember Obermeyer, the Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed to authorize the City Manager to enter into a Purchase Agreement between the Trust for Public Land, as Seller, and the City of Allen, as Buyer, relating to the purchase of the Molsen Farm for $1,965,285 plus closing costs and assign the property to the Allen Parks Foundation to be held in Trust. The motion carried. 14. Adopt an Ordinance Authorizing the Amendment of the Code of Ordinances by Amending Article IV "Courts" of Chapter 2 "Administration' by Adding a New Section 2-74 Establishing a Juvenile Case Manager Fund, Approval of Additional Staffing, and an Additional Court Cost of Five Dollars ($5.00) to Fund the Juvenile Case Manager Fund. ORDINANCE NO. 2480-1-06: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING ARTICLE IV "COURTS" OF CHAPTER 2 "ADMINISTRATION' BY ADDING A NEW SECTION 2-74 ESTABLISHING A JUVENILE CASE MANAGER FUND AND AN ADDITIONAL COURT COST OF FIVE DOLLARS ($5.00) TO FUND THE JUVENILE CASE MANAGER FUND; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Pacheco and a second by Councilmember Stout, the Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed to adopt Ordinance No. 2480-1-06 as previously captioned, authorizing the amendment of the Code of Ordinances by amending ALLEN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 24, 2006 PAGE Article IV "Courts' of Chapter 2 "Administration' by adding a new Section, 2-74, establishing a Juvenile Case Manager Fund, an additional Court Cost of Five Dollars ($5.00) to fund the Juvenile Case Manager Fund, and approval of one additional staff position. The motion carried. 15. Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt an Ordinance Approving the Formation of Reinvestment Zone No. 28. NOTE. The Applicant has requested that this item be tabled until the February 14, 2006, City Council Meeting. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember McGregor and a second by Councilmember Obermeyer, the Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed to table this item to the February 14, 2006, regular meeting. The motion carried. 16. Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt an Ordinance to Amend the Zoning from CC Corridor Commercial and a Portion of PD Planned Development No. 66 for CC Corridor Commercial to PD Planned Development No. 99 for CC Corridor Commercial Uses on 63.24± Acres Located at the Southwest Corner of W. Bethany Drive and US 75. Mayor Terrell opened the public hearing and asked for anyone speaking either for or against the request to do so With no one speaking, Mayor Terrell closed the public hearing. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Fulk and a second by Councilmember Obermeyer, the Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed to table this item to the February 14, 2006, regular meeting The motion carried. 17. Tabled Item: Adopt an Ordinance Amending the Zoning for Portions of PD Planned Development No. 72 for CC Corridor Commercial Uses to R3 and R4 Residential Uses on 73± Acres Located Northeast of Stacy Road, South of Ridgeview Drive. Other Business 18. Calendar. • February 1 — Collin County Economic Summit • February 4 — Mayor & City Council Strategic Planning Session 19. Items of Interest. Council recognized a member of Boy Scout Troop 79 in attendance as part of the requirements for earning a citizenship and community merit badge. • Personnel – Pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code – Annual Performance Review of the City Manager ALLEN CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING JANUARY 24, 2006 PAGE 5 20. Reconvene and Consider Action on Items Discussed during Executive Session. The Executive Session was not held. MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Stout and a second by Councilmember Bartlemay, the Council voted seven (7) for and none (0) opposed to adjourn the Regular Session of the Allen City Council at 8:12 p.m. on Tuesday, January 24, 2006. The motion carred. These minutes approved on the 14' day of Februarv, 2006. ATTEST: Shelley B. George, RMC, CITY SE MARY I APPROVED: AQ Stephen Terrell, MAYOR