Min - City Council - 2009 - 10/13 - RegularI
Present:
Stephen Terrell, Mayor
Councilmembers:
ALLEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 13, 2009
With a quorum of the Councilmembers present, the Workshop Session of the Allen City Council was called to
order by Mayor Terrell at 6:17 p.m. on Tuesday, October 13, 2009, in the Council Conference Room of the
Allen City Hall, 305 Century Parkway, Allen, Texas, to discuss the following items:
• Introduction of Todd McIntosh, Chair of Parks and Recreation Board
• Discussion of Irrigation Fees
• Discussion of Proposed Amendments to the Animal Control Ordinance
• Discussion of Proposal for Naming Rights for the Allen Event Center
• Committee Updates from City Council Liaisons
With no further discussion, the Workshop Session of the Allen City Council was adjourned at 7:05 p.m. on
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Call to Order and Announce a Quorum 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 7:08 p.m. on Tuesday, October 13, 2009, in the Council Chambers of the Allen City
Hall, 305 Century Parkway, Allen, Texas.
Pledee ofAlleeiance
Public Recoenition
Debbie Stout, Mayor Pro Tem
Ross Obermeyer
Joey Herald (absent)
Robin L. Sedlacek
Gary L. Caplinger
Jeff McGregor
City Staff:
Peter H. Vargas, City Manager
Shelli Siemer, Assistant City Manager
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 6:17 p.m. on Tuesday, October 13, 2009, in the Council Conference Room of the
Allen City Hall, 305 Century Parkway, Allen, Texas, to discuss the following items:
• Introduction of Todd McIntosh, Chair of Parks and Recreation Board
• Discussion of Irrigation Fees
• Discussion of Proposed Amendments to the Animal Control Ordinance
• Discussion of Proposal for Naming Rights for the Allen Event Center
• Committee Updates from City Council Liaisons
With no further discussion, the Workshop Session of the Allen City Council was adjourned at 7:05 p.m. on
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Call to Order and Announce a Quorum 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 7:08 p.m. on Tuesday, October 13, 2009, in the Council Chambers of the Allen City
Hall, 305 Century Parkway, Allen, Texas.
Pledee ofAlleeiance
Public Recoenition
ALLEN CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
OCTOBER 13, 2009
1. Citizens' Comments.
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2. Present Plaques -of -Appreciation to Former Members of the Various Boards and Commissions.
• Hugh Brown, Board of Adjustment, 2007-09
• Susan McDaniel, Library Board, 2005-09
• Mary Jane Hamilton, Library Board, 2005-09
• Alan Grimes, Planning and Zoning Commission, 1999-2009
• Marcelle Jones, Planning and Zoning Commission, 2005-09
3. Briefing by Friends of the Allen Public Library Board Member, Jane Bennett, Regarding the
Friends of the Allen Public Library Annual Membership Drive.
4. Presentation of Annual Report by Todd McIntosh, Chair of the Parks and Recreation Board.
Consent Aeenda
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Obermeyer and a second by Councilmember
Caplinger, the Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed to adopt the items on the
Consent Agenda as follows'
5. Approve Minutes of the September 22, 2009, Regular Meeting.
6. Approve Minutes of the October 5, 2009, Special Called Meeting.
7. Adopt an Ordinance Repealing Article XIII, Section 9-341 of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Allen, Texas, Which Prohibited Bicycle Riding in Certain Areas of FM2170 (McDermott
Drive / Main Street).
ORDINANCE NO. 2864-10-09: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS REPEALING SECTION 9-341 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES, PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with GME Consulting Services, Inc. for
Construction Materials Testing on the Allen Service Center and Public Safety Training Facility
Project for an Amount Not to Exceed $117,500.
Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Christopher Fennell ("Artist") for the
Design and Construction of Artwork for Fire Station N5 in the Amount of $60,000 and Establish
a Project Budget of $66,000.
10. Authorize the City Manager to Award and Execute a Contract with Ca1Har Construction,
Incorporated for the Construction of Six Cities Trail — Segment 1 along Rowlett Creek from
Greenville Avenue to U.S. Highway 75 for an Amount Not to Exceed $536,747.
11. Authorize the City Manager to Purchase Four (4) T3 Personal Mobility Vehicles for the Allen
11 Police Department from John Wright and Associates for an Amount Not to Exceed $48,384.
12. Receive the Summary of Property Tax Collections as of August 2009.
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The motion carried.
Regular Agenda
13. Conduct a Second Reading of an Ordinance Adopting and Imposing a 90 -day Moratorium for
New Assembly Uses and Expansion of Existing Assembly Uses on Commercial Property and
Adopt Ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. 2863-10-09: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN
COUNTY, TEXAS, ADOPTING AND IMPOSING A MORATORIUM PURSUANT TO CHAPTER
212, TEXAS LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE, ON PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING
THE CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION, OR OTHER ALTERATION OR IMPROVEMENT
OF ALL COMMERCIAL PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY OF ALLEN, TEXAS, FOR THE
PURPOSE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF NEW ASSEMBLY USES AND THE EXPANSION OF
ASSEMBLY USES PENDING THE REVIEW AND AMENDMENT OF THE ALLEN LAND
DEVELOPMENT CODE ("ALDC") OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, TEXAS; PROVIDING FOR THE
TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF THE ACCEPTANCE, REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF PLATS,
PERMITS, AND ZONING APPLICATIONS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION, RECONSTRUCTION
OR OTHER ALTERATION OF NEW ASSEMBLY USES OR THE EXPANSION OF EXISTING
ASSEMBLY USE ESTABLISHMENTS; PROVIDING FOR AN APPEAL PROCESS; PROVIDING
FOR A SEV ERABB.ITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Stout and a second by Councilmember McGregor,
the Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed to approve and adopt on second reading
Ordinance No. 2863-10-09, as previously captioned, imposing a 90 -day moratorium for new
assembly uses and expansion of existing assembly uses on commercial property. The motion
carried.
14. Motion to Confirm the Appointment of Council Representatives to Place No. 7 on the
Community Development Corporation, Place No. 1 on the Allen Economic Development
Corporation, and the Convention and Visitors Bureau Standing Committee as Recommended
by Mayor Terrell.
MOTION: Upon a motion by Councilmember McGregor and a second by Mayor Pro Tem Stout, the
Council voted six (6) for and none (0) against to confirm the appointment of Councilmember
Obermeyer to Place No. 7 on the Allen Community Development Corporation,
Councilmember Caplinger to Place No. 1 on the Allen Economic Development Corporation,
and to appoint Councilmember Sedlacek, Councilmember McGregor and Councilmember
Herald to the Convention and Visitors Bureau Standing Committee as nominated by Mayor
Terrell The motion carried.
15. Motion to Confirm Appointments of Councilmembers as Liaisons to City Boards and
Commissions, as Nominated by Mayor Terrell.
Mayor Terrell made the following nominations:
Mayor Pro Tem Stout Public Art Committee (Advisory)
Councilmember Obenneyer North Texas Municipal Water District;
Arts of Collin County Commission (Corporation)
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REGULAR MEETING
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Councilmember Herald
Councilmember Sedlacek
Councilmember Caplinger
Councilmember McGregor
Planning & Zoning Commission (Quasi -Judicial),
Parks and Recreation Board (Advisory)
Library Board (Advisory)
Board of Adjustment (Quasi -Judicial);
Building & Standards Commission (Quasi -Judicial)
Sign Control Board (Advisory)
Animal Shelter Advisory Committee (Advisory);
Keep Allen Beautiful (Advisory)
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Councilmember Sedlacek and a second by Councilmember
Obermeyer, the Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed to confirm the appointments
of Councilmembers as Board Liaisons to City Boards and Commissions, as recommended by
Mayor Terrell. The motion carried.
Other Business
16. Calendar.
• October 19 — 30 — Early Voting for the November 3`tl Constitutional Election
17. Items of Interest.
• Council recognized Boy Scout Troop 226 in attendance as a requirement for earning the
Citizenship in the Community merit badge.
• Council congratulated Mr. Tim Dentler on his recent win at a charity golf tournament.
• Council wished Mr. Vargas a happy birthday.
Executive Session
The Executive Session was not held.
18. Reconvene and Consider Action on Items Discussed during Executive Session.
Adiourn
MOTION: Upon a motion made by Mayor Pro Tem Stout and a second by Councilmember Sedlacek, the
Council voted six (6) for and none (0) opposed to adjourn the Regular Meeting of the Allen
City Council at 7,29 p.m. on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 The motion carried.
These minutes approved on the 27a day of October, 2009
APPROVED:
Step enh errell, MAYOR
61TEST:
Shelley B. Geo e, CITY SFtVRETARY