PRE-COUNCIL WORK SESSION, THURSDAY
December 16, 1999 8:30 A.M.
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ABILENE, TEXAS,
BASEMENT CONFERENCE ROOM, CITY HALL
The City Council of the City of Abilene, Texas, met in a Pre-Council Work Session on December 16, 1999 at 8:30 A.M. in the Basement Conference Room of City Hall. Mayor Grady Barr was present and presiding with Councilmen Paul R. Vasquez and A. Don Drennan, Councilwoman Carol Martinez, Councilmen Rob Beckham and Versie L. Brown, Jr., and Councilwoman Kay Alexander. Also present were City Manager Roy L. McDaniel, Assistant City Manager Mike Morrison, City Attorney Sharon Hicks, City Secretary Jo Moore, and various members of the City staff.
City Manager Roy McDaniel introduced Michelle Martinez, Community Development Administrator, who briefed the Council on the Consolidated Plan 2000, which is required by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and addresses community development needs. Mr. McDaniel announced regretfully that Mrs. Martinez will be leaving the City and moving to Lubbock in April 2000. The Council briefly discussed various consent and regular agenda items. Councilwoman Alexander noted that she would abstain on Item 3.1, Oral Resolution approving a joint use agreement with the West Central Texas Council of Governments for the purpose of conducting law enforcement and related training programs, due to her membership on the Council of Governments board. Mr. McDaniel reminded the Council that a full council will be needed for the public hearing January 27, 2000 on Item 3.6, Z-06199 - Rezone from SC, LC & AO (Shopping Center, Limited Commercial & Agricultural Open Space) to PDD (Planned Development) district located in the 5300 block of Buffalo Gap Road, in order to comply with the super majority vote requirement. Councilwoman Martinez stated the Valley View 3rd grade Alps class would be present during the regular Council meeting for the presentation of a proclamation for One Day in Peace. It was noted that this will be the last Council meeting of the Millennium. There being no further discussion, the meeting was recessed until 9:00 a.m. for the regular Council Meeting.
REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
December 16, 1999 9:00 A.M.
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ABILENE, TEXAS
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF CITY HALL
Mayor Barr reconvened the City Council of the City of Abilene, Texas, into Regular Session December 16, 1999 at 9:00 a.m. in the City Council Chambers of City Hall.
Councilman Versie L. Brown, Jr. gave the invocation.
Brett Thompson, 5th grader at Bassetti Elementary led the pledge of Allegiance. Brett was accompanied by his parents, John and Kim Thompson.
Mayor Barr presented the Texas Animal Control Association (TACA) Media Award to KTXS-TV Station Manager Jackie Rutledge and Anchorwoman Karen Wilkison in recognition of programs KTXS promotes, such as Rescue the Animals and A Lost Pet.
Malcolm Bramlett, Abilene Clean & Proud Board President, assisted Mayor Barr in presenting the Annual Downtown Christmas Window Decorating Awards as follows: Best of Show: Under One Roof; Abilene Areawide Phone Book; Condley & Co., LLP; and United Way of Abilene.
Malcolm Bramlett, Abilene Clean & Proud Board President, presented the 1999 Keep America Beautiful National Award to Mayor Barr on behalf of the City of Abilene. Mr. Bramlett stated the first place award is in recognition of Abilene setting the example for the Nation and the second place award is in recognition of Abilene's leaders and community involvement.
Mayor Barr presented a proclamation for January 1, 2000 as One Day in Peace. Jeannie Wray and her third grade ALPS students presented the Council with information on the proclaimed One Day in Peace.
DISPOSITION OF MINUTES
Due to December Council meetings being held one week apart on December 9 and 16, minutes from the December 9 meeting will be prepared and submitted for Council consideration with the December 16 minutes at the regularly scheduled meeting on January 13, 2000.
CONSENT AGENDA
Councilman Vasquez moved to approve consent agenda items 3.1 through 3.5, and approval of first reading of Item 3.6, as recommended by the staff. Councilwoman Martinez seconded the motion and the motion carried.
AYES: Councilmen Vasquez and Drennan, Councilwoman Martinez, Councilmen Beckham and Brown, Councilwoman Alexander (abstaining on 3.1 only) and Mayor Barr.
NAYS: None.
ABSTAIN: Councilwoman Alexander on Item 3.1 only, due to her membership on the West Central Texas Council of Governments board.
Councilman Drennan noted that item 3.5, "Award of Bid for Construction of the Rose Park Senior Citizens Facility" is a result of, and will be funded by, bonds approved in the 1998 bond election.
Resolutions
Bid Awards
Ordinances
3.6 Z-06199 - Rezone from SC, LC & AO (Shopping Center, Limited Commercial & Agricultural Open Space) to PDD (Planned Development) district located in the 5300 block of Buffalo Gap Road, and set a public hearing for January 27, 2000 at 9:00 a.m.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ABILENE AMENDING CHAPTER 23, SUBPART E, "ZONING," OF THE ABILENE MUNICIPAL CODE, CONCERNING PDD-69 PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT; CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING; PROVIDING A PENALTY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
REGULAR AGENDA
Public Appearance
4.1 Councilwoman Carol Martinez briefed the Council on the "I Am Your Child Initiative", and recognized the committee members. Councilwoman Martinez then introduced Dr. Marianna Rasco, ACU professor, who presented the "I Am Your Child Initiative" action plan.
No Council action was required.
Ordinances:
4.2 Mike Hall, Director of Community Services, briefed the Council on an Ordinance establishing standards of care for City of Abilene Recreation programs. Staff and the Parks & Recreation Board recommend approval.
Mayor Barr opened a public hearing on the item, and there being no one present and desiring to be heard, the public hearing was closed.
Councilwoman Martinez moved to approve the Ordinance establishing standards of care for City of Abilene Recreation programs as recommended by staff. Councilwoman Alexander seconded the motion and the motion carried.
AYES: Councilmen Vasquez and Drennan, Councilwoman Martinez, Councilmen Beckham and Brown, Councilwoman Alexander and Mayor Barr.
NAYS: None.
The Ordinance is numbered 62-1999 and is captioned as follows:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ABILENE, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING STANDARDS OF CARE FOR CITY OF ABILENE YOUTH PROGRAMS; RELEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND CALL A PUBLIC HEARING.
4.3 Jeff Armstrong, Assistant Director of Community Development, briefed the Council on an Ordinance Z-06299 - Rezone from RS-6 (Residential Single Family) to GC (General Commercial) district located at 1418 Portland. The Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommends approval.
Mayor Barr opened a public hearing on the item, and the following individual spoke in favor of the request:
There being no one else present and desiring to be heard, the public hearing was closed.
Councilwoman Alexander moved to approve the Ordinance to rezone from Residential Single Family to General Commercial district located at 1418 Portland, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission and staff. Councilman Vasquez seconded the motion and the motion carried.
AYES: Councilmen Vasquez and Drennan, Councilwoman Martinez, Councilmen Beckham and Brown, Councilwoman Alexander and Mayor Barr.
NAYS: None.
The Ordinance is numbered 63-1999 and is captioned as follows:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 23, "PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT," SUBPART E, "ZONING," OF THE ABILENE MUNICIPAL CODE, BY CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES AFFECTING CERTAIN PROPERTIES, AS DESCRIBED BELOW, DECLARING A PENALTY, AND CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING.
Mayor Barr opened a public hearing on the item, and there being no one present and desiring to be heard, the public hearing was closed.
Councilman Vasquez moved to approve the Ordinance to rezone from Residential Multi-Family to General Commercial district located at S. Danville Drive & Curry Lane, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission and staff. Councilman Brown seconded the motion and the motion carried.
AYES: Councilmen Vasquez and Drennan, Councilwoman Martinez, Councilmen Beckham and Brown, Councilwoman Alexander and Mayor Barr.
NAYS: None.
The Ordinance is numbered 64-1999 and is captioned as follows:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 23, "PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT," SUBPART E, "ZONING," OF THE ABILENE MUNICIPAL CODE, BY CHANGING THE ZONING DISTRICT BOUNDARIES AFFECTING CERTAIN PROPERTIES, AS DESCRIBED BELOW, DECLARING A PENALTY, AND CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING.
4.5 Jeff Armstrong, Assistant Director of Community Development, briefed the Council on an Ordinance considered on second and final reading amending Zoning Ordinance Section 23-306.4, Permitted Uses, to allow churches in PI (Park Industrial) zoning district. The Planning and Zoning Commission and staff recommend approval. Mr. Armstrong stated that although staff is recommending approval of this request, PI districts have not developed significantly in Abilene and staff will recommend the PI districts be eliminated in favor of Planned Development Districts in the new zoning ordinance rewrite.
Mayor Barr opened a public hearing on the item, and the following individual spoke in response to the request:
There being no one else present and desiring to be heard, the public hearing was closed.
Councilwoman Martinez moved to approve the Ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance Section 23-306.4, Permitted Uses, to allow churches in PI (Park Industrial) zoning district, as recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission and staff. Councilman Drennan seconded the motion and the motion carried.
AYES: Councilmen Vasquez and Drennan, Councilwoman Martinez, Councilmen Beckham and Brown, Councilwoman Alexander, and Mayor Barr.
NAYS: None.
The Ordinance is numbered 65-1999 and is captioned as follows:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 23, "PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT," SUBPART E, "ZONING," OF THE ABILENE MUNICIPAL CODE, BY AMENDING CERTAIN SECTIONS AS SET OUT BELOW; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; DECLARING A PENALTY AND CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING.
4.6 Melvin Martin, Police Chief, briefed the Council on an Ordinance considered on second and final reading revising Ordinance #31-1999, Burglar Alarms, effective January 1, 2000. Staff recommends approval.
Mayor Barr opened a public hearing on the item, and there being no one present and desiring to be heard, the public hearing was closed.
Councilman Vasquez moved to approve the Ordinance revising Ordinance #31-1999, Burglar Alarms, as recommended by staff. Councilman Drennan seconded the motion and the motion carried.
AYES: Councilmen Vasquez and Drennan, Councilwoman Martinez, Councilmen Beckham and Brown, Councilwoman Alexander, and Mayor Barr.
NAYS: None.
The Ordinance is numbered 66-1999 and is captioned as follows:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 20, "OFFENSES," ARTICLE V, "BURGLAR ALARMS," OF THE ABILENE MUNICIPAL CODE, BY ADOPTING SELECTED REVISIONS TO ARTICLE V, SECTIONS 20-71, 20-72, AND 20-75 AS DESCRIBED BELOW, REGARDING BURGLAR ALARM PERMIT ISSUANCE AND REVOCATION; SETTING FALSE ALARM SERVICE FEES; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND DECLARING A PENALTY.
Other Business:
Mayor Barr recessed the Council into executive session pursuant to Sections 551.071, 551.074, and 551.072 of the Open Meetings Act, to seek the advice of the City Attorney with respect to pending and contemplated litigation, to consider the appointment and evaluation of public officers, and to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property.
The Council reconvened from executive session and reported no action taken.
5.1 Councilman Vasquez moved to approve the Mayor's appointments and reappointments to various boards as listed below. Councilwoman Martinez seconded the motion and the motion carried.
AYES: Councilmen Vasquez and Drennan, Councilwoman Martinez, Councilmen Beckham and Brown, Councilwoman Alexander, and Mayor Barr.
NAYS: None.
Abilene Clean and Proud, Inc., 3 yr. terms
Ms. Correne Benton
Ms. Sydnye Moore
Ms. Tara Castille
Mr. Don Pitts
Mr. David Boyll
Ms. Ellen Richards
Abilene-Taylor Co. Public Health Advisory Board, 3 yr. terms
Mr. Andrew C. Urban, R. Ph.
Mr. Darrell Flippo
Rev. Paul R. Vasquez
Airport Development Board, 3 yr. terms
Mr. Paul J. Brower
Mr. Robert W. Pollan
Board of Adjustment, 2 yr. terms
Mr. Tom Niblo
Mr. Eddie Boykin
Ms. Fannie Baker, alternate
Mr. Wayne Bradshaw, term expires 11/2000
Mr. David Hejl, alternate
Board of Building Standards, 2 yr. terms
Mr. Bruce Bixby, Homebuilder (regular)
Mr. Don Faulkner, Homebuilder (alternate)
Mr. Terry Crozier, Engineer (alternate)
Mr. Tim Crowe, General Contractor (alternate)
Mr. Tommie Harendt, General Contractor (regular)
Ms. Betty Blazier Bradley, Social Worker (alternate)
Mr. Joe Bellar, Social Worker (regular)
Civil Service Commission, 3 yr. terms
Mr. Thomas Wheeler
Development Corporation of Abilene, 3 yr. terms
Mr. Carlos Rodriguez
Housing Authority, 2 yr. terms
Mr. Earl Williams
Ms. Patsy A. Cline
Ms. Chong Flint
Human Relations Committee, 3 year terms
Cynthia Hayes, term expires 5/2000
Velda Miller, term expires 5/2001
Dee Moore, term expires 5/2000
Landmarks Commission, 3 yr. terms
Ms. Joy Jordan, Board of Realtors
Ms. Pebbles Lee, At-Large
Rick Weatherl, Construction Industry
Library Board, 2 yr. terms
Mr. Joe Specht
Ms. Adelina Zamarippa
Ms. Laura Dyer
Ms. Elizabeth Sisneros
Mr. Stan Chapman
Mixed Use Review Board, 2 yr. terms
Mr. Larry Chapman
Mr. Larry Vaughn
Planning & Zoning Commission, 3 yr. terms
Mr. Floyd Miller
Mrs. Neomia Banks
Reinvestment Zone #1, 2 yr. terms
Mr. Chuck Statler, Co. Rep.
Mr. James Elam
Mr. Kris Southward
Mr. Ruppert Rangel
Mrs. Rhonda Bolt
Mr. Steve Keller
Mr. Mike Young, term expires 11/2000
Mr. John Stearns, AISD Rep., term expires 11/2000
Mr. Mike Warren
Sister Cities Committee, 3 yr. terms
Lt. Col. Thomas Tomaras
Mr. Steve Teaff
Ms. Judy Wilhelm
Youth Advisory Council, 1 yr. terms
Ms. Janelle Ramirez, Abilene Christian H.S.
Ms. Andrea Baldwin, Cooper H.S.
Ms. Joanne Dispo, Cooper H.S.
Ms. Amanda Graham, Wylie H.S.
Ms. Ann Marie Graham, Wylie H.S.
Ms. Katherine Holden, Wylie H.S.
Mr. Harvey Mireles, Abilene H.S.
Mr. Xavier Mireles, Abilene H.S.
Ms. Alesha Mitchell, Cooper H.S.
Ms. Lauren Stephens, Abilene H.S.
Mr. Jeffrey Stephens, Abilene H.S.
Mr. Matt Acre, Clack Middle School
Ms. Christina Brokaw, Mann Middle School
Mr. Jaan Caamano, Jefferson Middle School
Mr. Beau Cox, Abilene H.S.
Mr. Josh Fry, Mann Middle School
Ms. Jenna Hall, Madison Middle School
Mr. Robbie Hedrick, Wylie Jr. High
Mr. Lance Johnson, Madison Middle School
Ms. Lorrie Massie, Clack Middle School
Ms. Whitney McNab, Jefferson Middle School
Mr. Lance Miller, Wylie Jr. High
Mr. Blake Norvell, Abilene Christian H.S.
5.4 City Manager Roy McDaniel briefed the Council on a Resolution electing the City representatives for the 1999-2000 Board of Directors of the Central Appraisal District of Taylor County. Mr. McDaniel stated staff recommends Council cast 714 votes for Harold Nixon and 303 votes for Betty Ray.
Councilman Drennan moved to approve the Resolution casting votes to elect 1999-2000 Board of Directors of the Central Appraisal District as recommended by staff. Councilwoman Alexander seconded the motion and the motion carried.
AYES: Councilmen Vasquez and Drennan, Councilwoman Martinez, Councilmen Beckham and Brown, Councilwoman Alexander, and Mayor Barr.
NAYS: None.
The Resolution is numbered 43-1999 and is captioned as follows:
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ABILENE, TEXAS, TO VOTE ON BOARD OF DIRECTOR MEMBERS FOR THE CENTRAL APPRAISAL DISTRICT OF TAYLOR COUNTY.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:50 a.m.
Jo Moore, City Secretary
Grady Barr, Mayor