1. City Council torecess tothe City Council Conference Room toconduct aclosed session relative to: A. Consultation with and legal advice from the City Attorney regarding pending orcontemplated litigation ( short term/transient rentals), pursuant toSection 551.071, Texas Government Code. B. Real property relative todeliberation tothepurchase, exchange, lease, sale orvalue ofreal property (City facilities, Public Works, andthe185acres) pursuant toSection 551.072, Texas Government Code. C. Conference with City Manager and Staff todiscuss anddeliberate commercial andfinancial information received from business prospects the City seeks tohave locate, stay, orexpand inthe City; deliberate the offer of afinancial orother incentive; with which businesses the City isconducting economic development negotiations pursuant toSection 551.087, Texas Government Code. City Council toreconvene inopen session inthe City Council Chambers and take any necessary action relative toitems discussed in Executive Session.
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance: Commissioner Gary Martin
JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS Zoning Application Z18-05and FinalPlatfor Lots 1and 2, Block 1, K. Palms Court 703 East Wall Street) – City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission to conduct apublic hearing relative toanapplication submitted byNeal Cooper requesting torezone 0.302 acres from “HC” Highway Commercial District to “R- 5.0” Zero LotLine District forthedevelopment oftwo single family lots. Planning and Zoning Commission torecess toPlanning and Zoning Commission Conference Room, Second Floor, toconsider published agenda items. City Council toremain insession inthe Council Chambers toconsider published business.
CITIZEN COMMENTS Any person who is not scheduled on the agenda may address the City Council under Citizen Comments by completing a Citizen Appearance Request form with the City Secretary. In accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the City Council is restricted in discussing or taking action during Citizen Comments.
PRESENTATIONS Mayor Tate to present a proclamation to the Tarrant Area Food Bank declaring September “ Hunger Action Month”.
Mayor Tate to present a proclamation declaring the week of September 17-23 Constitution Week”.
Mayor Tate to present certificates to Grapevine High School theatre students, teachers and chaperones on behalf of Provost Kerr and Councillors from Sister City, West Lothian Scotland
Paul W. McCallum, Executive Director, Convention and Visitors Bureau, topresent gifts to Mayor and Council on behalf of Sister Cities, West Lothian, Scotland and Parras delaFuente, Coahuila, Mexico.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS Zoning Application Z18-05 (703 East Wall Street) – Consider the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and Ordinance No. 2018-071, if applicable, and take any necessary action.
Final Plat for Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, K. Palms Court – Consider the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and take any necessary action.
Final Plat for Lot 1, Block 1, Trevino Addition – Consider the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and take any necessary action relative to an application submitted by Nicholas Trevino to plat property located at 732 North Dove Road and currently zoned “R-12.5” Residential Zoning District.
NEW BUSINESS Consider adopting a tax increase (the rate for 2019 remains the same) raising property taxes by $159,704 (.65%) over the previous year budget and take any necessary action.
Consider Ordinance No. 2018-069 adopting the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 City of Grapevine Annual Operating Budget and take any necessary action.
Consider Ordinance No. 2018-070 adopting an ad valorem tax rate $0.289271 per $100 valuation for Tax Year 2018 and Fiscal Year 2019 and take any necessary action.
Consider Resolution No. 2018-071 authorizing application for the Texas Department of Transportation's Texas Safety Program Grant for Fiscal Year 2019 and take any necessary action.
Consider the award of a contract for a parking study for the Dallas Road Transit Corridor to WGI Parking Consultants and take any necessary action.
Consent items are deemed to need little Council deliberation and will be acted upon as one business item. Any member of the City Council or member of the audience may request that an item be withdrawn from the consent agenda and placed before the City Council for full discussion. Approval of the consent agenda authorizes the City Manager, or his designee, to implement each item in accordance with Staff recommendations. 14. Consider Resolution No. 2018-072 for a settlement agreement with Atmos Mid- Tex under the Rate Review Mechanism process. City Manager recommends approval. 15. Consider Resolution No. 2018-073 authorizing an annual sole source contract for defibrillator technical support services with Physio-Control, Inc. Fire Chief recommends approval. 16. Consider Resolution No. 2018-074 for a contract for Information Technology customer service support with Doug Keys Services. Chief Technology Officer recommends approval. 17. Consider the renewal of a service contract for data center system and network administration from LEAF TCS. Chief Technology Officer recommends approval. 18. Consider the renewal of an annual sole source contract for geographic information software with ESRI, Inc. Chief Technology Officer recommends approval. 19. Consider the renewal of anannual sole source contract for ILS computer support and software with SIRSI Corporation. Library Director recommends approval. 20. Consider Resolution No. 2018-075 authorizing the purchase of a mobile library from Farber Specialty Vehicles. Library Director recommends approval. 21. Consider Resolution No. 2018-076 authorizing a sole source purchase of a portable fence from SportaFlex, LLC. Parks and Recreation Director recommends approval. 22. Consider Resolution No. 2018-077 authorizing the purchase of a scoreboard from Olen Williams, Inc. Parks and Recreation Director recommends approval. 23. Consider the minutes of the September 4, 2018 Regular City Council meeting. City Secretary recommends approval. Pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.001 et seq, one or more of the above items may be considered in Executive Session closed to the public. Any decision held on such matter will betaken or conducted in open session following conclusion of the executive session. ADJOURNMENT
1. City Council torecess tothe City Council Conference Room toconduct aclosed session relative to: A. Consultation with and legal advice from the City Attorney regarding pending orcontemplated litigation ( short term/transient rentals), pursuant toSection 551.071, Texas Government Code. B. Real property relative todeliberation tothepurchase, exchange, lease, sale orvalue ofreal property (City facilities, Public Works, andthe185acres) pursuant toSection 551.072, Texas Government Code. C. Conference with City Manager and Staff todiscuss anddeliberate commercial andfinancial information received from business prospects the City seeks tohave locate, stay, orexpand inthe City; deliberate the offer of afinancial orother incentive; with which businesses the City isconducting economic development negotiations pursuant toSection 551.087, Texas Government Code. City Council toreconvene inopen session inthe City Council Chambers and take any necessary action relative toitems discussed in Executive Session.
Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance: Commissioner Gary Martin
JOINT PUBLIC HEARINGS Zoning Application Z18-05and FinalPlatfor Lots 1and 2, Block 1, K. Palms Court 703 East Wall Street) – City Council and Planning and Zoning Commission to conduct apublic hearing relative toanapplication submitted byNeal Cooper requesting torezone 0.302 acres from “HC” Highway Commercial District to “R- 5.0” Zero LotLine District forthedevelopment oftwo single family lots. Planning and Zoning Commission torecess toPlanning and Zoning Commission Conference Room, Second Floor, toconsider published agenda items. City Council toremain insession inthe Council Chambers toconsider published business.
CITIZEN COMMENTS Any person who is not scheduled on the agenda may address the City Council under Citizen Comments by completing a Citizen Appearance Request form with the City Secretary. In accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act, the City Council is restricted in discussing or taking action during Citizen Comments.
PRESENTATIONS Mayor Tate to present a proclamation to the Tarrant Area Food Bank declaring September “ Hunger Action Month”.
Mayor Tate to present a proclamation declaring the week of September 17-23 Constitution Week”.
Mayor Tate to present certificates to Grapevine High School theatre students, teachers and chaperones on behalf of Provost Kerr and Councillors from Sister City, West Lothian Scotland
Paul W. McCallum, Executive Director, Convention and Visitors Bureau, topresent gifts to Mayor and Council on behalf of Sister Cities, West Lothian, Scotland and Parras delaFuente, Coahuila, Mexico.
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS Zoning Application Z18-05 (703 East Wall Street) – Consider the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and Ordinance No. 2018-071, if applicable, and take any necessary action.
Final Plat for Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, K. Palms Court – Consider the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and take any necessary action.
Final Plat for Lot 1, Block 1, Trevino Addition – Consider the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and take any necessary action relative to an application submitted by Nicholas Trevino to plat property located at 732 North Dove Road and currently zoned “R-12.5” Residential Zoning District.
NEW BUSINESS Consider adopting a tax increase (the rate for 2019 remains the same) raising property taxes by $159,704 (.65%) over the previous year budget and take any necessary action.
Consider Ordinance No. 2018-069 adopting the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 City of Grapevine Annual Operating Budget and take any necessary action.
Consider Ordinance No. 2018-070 adopting an ad valorem tax rate $0.289271 per $100 valuation for Tax Year 2018 and Fiscal Year 2019 and take any necessary action.
Consider Resolution No. 2018-071 authorizing application for the Texas Department of Transportation's Texas Safety Program Grant for Fiscal Year 2019 and take any necessary action.
Consider the award of a contract for a parking study for the Dallas Road Transit Corridor to WGI Parking Consultants and take any necessary action.
Consent items are deemed to need little Council deliberation and will be acted upon as one business item. Any member of the City Council or member of the audience may request that an item be withdrawn from the consent agenda and placed before the City Council for full discussion. Approval of the consent agenda authorizes the City Manager, or his designee, to implement each item in accordance with Staff recommendations. 14. Consider Resolution No. 2018-072 for a settlement agreement with Atmos Mid- Tex under the Rate Review Mechanism process. City Manager recommends approval. 15. Consider Resolution No. 2018-073 authorizing an annual sole source contract for defibrillator technical support services with Physio-Control, Inc. Fire Chief recommends approval. 16. Consider Resolution No. 2018-074 for a contract for Information Technology customer service support with Doug Keys Services. Chief Technology Officer recommends approval. 17. Consider the renewal of a service contract for data center system and network administration from LEAF TCS. Chief Technology Officer recommends approval. 18. Consider the renewal of an annual sole source contract for geographic information software with ESRI, Inc. Chief Technology Officer recommends approval. 19. Consider the renewal of anannual sole source contract for ILS computer support and software with SIRSI Corporation. Library Director recommends approval. 20. Consider Resolution No. 2018-075 authorizing the purchase of a mobile library from Farber Specialty Vehicles. Library Director recommends approval. 21. Consider Resolution No. 2018-076 authorizing a sole source purchase of a portable fence from SportaFlex, LLC. Parks and Recreation Director recommends approval. 22. Consider Resolution No. 2018-077 authorizing the purchase of a scoreboard from Olen Williams, Inc. Parks and Recreation Director recommends approval. 23. Consider the minutes of the September 4, 2018 Regular City Council meeting. City Secretary recommends approval. Pursuant to the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.001 et seq, one or more of the above items may be considered in Executive Session closed to the public. Any decision held on such matter will betaken or conducted in open session following conclusion of the executive session. ADJOURNMENT