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Min 05/18/1999 456 Wichita Falls, Texas Memorial Auditorium Building May 18, 1999 Items 1 & 2 The City Council of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas met in regular session on the above date in the Council Room of the Memorial Auditorium Building at 8:30 o'clock a.m., with the following members present: Kay Yeager - Mayor Arthur Bea Williams - Councilors Dan Shine - James Esther, Jr. - Bill Altman - Johnny Burns - Bud Beaty - James Berzina - City Manager Greg Humbach - City Attorney Lydia Torres - City Clerk Mayor Yeager called the meeting to order. Invocation was given by Rev. Terry Bowman, Lamar Baptist Church Item 3 City of Wichita Falls was presented the Tree City USA Award for the third year. Urban Forester Larry Schaapveld made the presentation on behalf of the Texas Forest Service and the National Arbor Day Foundation. The Police Explorers of Post #500 were recognized. Mayor read a proclamation designating May 18, 1999 as the day to honor Police Department Law Enforcement Explorer Post#500. Mayor read a proclamation recognizing Washington-Jackson Math Science Center for receipt of the Ronald T. Simpson Award designating them as the No. 1 Magnet School in the United States. Item 4 Donna Birge, 3104 Avenue S requested a waiver to raffle off a Chihuahua at Taco Bell with proceeds to go to the Oklahoma City tornado victims. Mayor informed Mrs. Birge that Council could not take action on that today, but that it could be placed on the next Council agenda for consideration. City Attorney informed that it may not need to come back to the Council, and suggested that his office have an opportunity to look into this and give Mrs. Birge a legal opinion. This may fall in some vague areas and the Ordinance may not apply to her situation. Item 5 The Minutes were approved as distributed. 457 City Manager gave a briefing on the items listed under the Consent Agenda. Items 6a-8c Councilor Shine requested that Item 6a be brought down to the Regular Agenda. Councilor Esther requested that Item 7a be brought down to the Regular Agenda. Moved by Councilor Burns that the Consent Agenda be approved with the exception of Items 6a and 7a. Motion seconded by Councilor Shine and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Yeager, Councilors Williams, Shine, Esther, Altman, Burns, and Beaty Nays: None Item 8a-8c Minutes of the following board & commission meetings were received. a. Clean Community Commission, April 5, 1999 b. Traffic Safety Commission, April 7, 1999 c. Library Advisory Board, April 27, 1999 Item 6a RESOLUTION NO. 54-99 RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT WITH THE FIRM OF CORLETT, PROBST & BOYD, INC. FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES CONTRACT FOR THE DESIGN OF THE EXTENSION OF A 12-INCH WATER LINE ON AIRPORT DRIVE; DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW Moved by Councilor Shine that Resolution No. 54-99 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Altman. Councilor Shine clarified that the water line is for the whole area not just for Wal-Mart. The City does not run water lines for retail stores. Mr. George Bonnett concurred and added that this program is to complete a loop and we had planned on doing it all along. Certainly Wal-Mart changed our timing, but it is an issue of timing and not because of Wal-Mart. Councilor Esther expressed concern that this may not be enough money to get the job done and there may be a cost overrun. Mr. Bonnett explained that this was only for the design work and added that Council would see an appropriation in the amount of $65,000 from Equity in June or July for the actual construction. Mr. Bonnett noted that this amount for the design is a set price. Motion carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Yeager, Councilors Williams, Shine, Esther, Altman, Burns, and Beaty Nays: None Item 7a Moved by Councilor Williams that bid in the amount of$76,378.20 be awarded to Dallas Mack Sales for the purchase of one (1) each 52,000 GVW truck tractor. Motion seconded by Councilor Altman. 458 Item 7a continued Councilor Esther questioned if it would not be better to award the bid to a local firm since the difference was only $800. Mrs. Peggy Gahagan explained that by law we are required to go with the low bid. She explained the bidding procedure. Mayor stated that we would prefer to support our local people but over a period of time the savings between the difference in the low bid and the next bid would add up to a significant amount. Motion carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Yeager, Councilors Williams, Shine, Esther, Altman, Burns, and Beaty Nays: None Item 9a ORDINANCE NO. 40-99 ORDINANCE AMENDING THE THOROUGHFARE PLAN, AN ELEMENT OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS ORDINANCE WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW Moved by Councilor Altman that Ordinance No. 40-99 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Burns. Mr. David Clark explained the Thoroughfare Plan and the proposed changes. Mr. Clark informed that the MPO has recommended that they along with the City take a look at a modeling update so that in the future, population data and land use projection information can be used to establish future trends and do thoroughfare planning. That is likely to be done through a consultant process and we are in the process of determining the cost of that. Also, a study is being proposed to look at some of the operating functions of the street systems and we are looking into the funding. Discussion ensued regarding the proposed changes which are as follows: 1) Midwestern Parkway & Southwest Parkway - Down-classed from Major Arterials to Minor Arterials. 2) Street section between Kemp Blvd. and Lawrence Rd. - Down-classed from a 90 Foot Minor Arterial to a 65 Foot Major Collector. 3) Street south of Wal-Mart from Lawrence Rd. to the southwest corner of the Wal-Mart tract - Down-classed from a 90 foot Minor Arterial to a 65 Foot Collector. 4) Street west of the Wal-Mart tract as it connects to McNiel from the southwest corner of the Wal-Mart tract - Down-classed from a Minor Arterial to a Major Collector. 5) Loop 11 Extension - Down-classed from a Major Arterial to a Minor Collector with a 60 foot right-of-way instead of a 125 foot right-of-way. 6) Turtle Creek Road - Down-classed from a Minor Arterial to a Major Collector. As an update Mr. Clark informed that, as part of their construction plan, the Wal-Mart Super Store which is planned on Lawrence Rd. will build the street to the south end of their property. The second part of that would be built by private development as that development occurs. Concern was expressed regarding obtaining public input on these plans. Mr. Clark mentioned that input opportunities for the public are available during the various public hearings which are held when changes are made to the Transportation Improvement Plan as well as during consultant studies. He added that the Staff is also available to obtain public input. 459 Item 9a continued Another concern was expressed regarding the proposed change of de-classing Loop 11 from a minor arterial to a major collector. This concern was expressed because there may be a significant amount of traffic when the new Super Wal-Mart and other businesses go in out there. Mr. Bonnett stated that there was nothing wrong with adding more capacity, except the cost and realizing that the developers will bear this cost unless the City, through the MPO, decides to do it ahead of development. However, we could not justify the additional cost and we felt the capacity was there with the minor collector. Councilor Altman reiterated that the concern was designing a road that is under capacity if we see a large increase of traffic on Loop 11. Down-classing it limits us somewhat to grossly underestimate the traffic out there. Mr. Clark suggested exempting Loop 11 Extension from this Ordinance for further review by Staff. Moved by Councilor Altman that the proposed ordinance be amended to omit Loop 11 Extension from the consideration of amending the Thoroughfare Plan. Motion seconded by Councilor Beaty and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Yeager, Councilors Williams, Shine, Esther, Altman, Burns, and Beaty Nays: None The original motion as amended carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Yeager, Councilors Williams, Shine, Esther, Altman, Burns, and Beaty Nays: None Item 9b ORDINANCE NO. 41-99 ORDINANCE MAKING AN APPROPRIATION TO THE SPECIAL REVENUE FUND FOR ADDITIONAL GRANT REVENUE RECEIVED FROM TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND AUTHORIZIING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACT ACCEPTING SAME; DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS ORDINANCE WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW Moved by Councilor Esther that Ordinance No. 41-99 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Beaty and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Yeager, Councilors Williams, Shine, Esther, Altman, Burns, and Beaty Nays: None Item 9c ORDINANCE NO. 42-99 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ACCEPT A THREE-YEAR UNIVERSAL HIRING GRANT FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT; MAKING AN APPROPRIATION IN THE SPECIAL REVENUE FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $300,000, AND MAKING AN APPROPRIATION IN THE GENERAL FUND FOR THE CITY'S MATCHING REQUIREMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $168,408; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS ORDINANCE WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW Moved by Councilor Williams that Ordinance No. 42-99 be passed. 460 Item 9c continued Motion seconded by Councilor Burns and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Yeager, Councilors Williams, Shine, Esther, Altman, Burns, and Beaty Nays: None Item 9d ORDINANCE NO. 43-99 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS AMENDING CHAPTER 24, SECTION 24-21 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES CLASSIFYING THE NUMBER OF POSITIONS UNDER CIVIL SERVICE FOR POLICE OFFICERS IN THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS; FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS ORDINANCE WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH Moved by Councilor Esther that Ordinance No. 43-99 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Williams and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Yeager, Councilors Williams, Shine, Esther, Altman, Burns, and Beaty Nays: None Item 10a RESOLUTION NO. 55-99 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REVISED WATER PURCHASE CONTRACT WITH FRIBERG-COOPER WATER SUPPLY CORPORATION; DETERMINING THAT THE MEETING AT WHICH THIS RESOLUTION WAS PASSED WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUIRED BY LAW Moved by Councilor Altman that Resolution No. 55-99 be passed. Motion seconded by Councilor Williams. Richard Boyd, Corlett, Probst & Boyd, 4605 Jacksboro Highway, representing Friberg- Cooper Water Supply Corporation, informed that this is located north of Sheppard Air Force Base. When the150,000 gallon a day cap was put in the contract we had the use of some shallow water wells out there but they are high in nitrate and we cannot use them because of State water quality requirements. We are totally dependent on the water we purchase from the City of Wichita Falls. We had to shut down five wells that had a total capacity of 75,000 gallons a day and that is basically why we need the additional water from the City of Wichita Falls. Motion carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Yeager, Councilors Williams, Shine, Esther, Altman, Burns, and Beaty Nays: None Item 11 a Moved by Councilor Williams that the bid in the amount of $49,136.40. be awarded to ECI Video/Wholesale Electronics for the installation of a personnel accountability, access control system, and camera surveillance system for the police headquarters building. 461 Item 11 a continued Motion seconded by Councilor Shine and carried by the following vote. Ayes: Mayor Yeager, Councilors Williams, Shine, Esther, Altman, Burns, and Beaty Nays: None Item 12a Councilor Williams expressed appreciation to staff for the new Council member orientation. Councilor Esther stated that he will have to re-schedule his orientation. He was unable to attend the previous appointment due to a death in his family. Councilor Burns commended Mr. Joe Johnson for his tenure as Chair of the Planning & Zoning Commission and thanked him and the other members for the great job they do. Councilor Altman informed that he will be out of town during the July 20 Council meeting. Councilor Altman suggested to Police Chief Coughlin that he look into obtaining funds to refurbish the offices of the Police Department in order to improve the work areas of the police officers. Councilor Altman mentioned that beginning with the June Council meeting, he will be going without a tie and suggested that other Council members and Staff do the same. Mayor expressed opposition to that suggestion and mentioned that this had been brought up in the past and Council had decided against it. Mayor mentioned that the Rider Golf Team and the WFHS Tennis Team will be recognized at the next Council meeting. Mayor congratulated those who have graduated and those who will graduate before the Council convenes again and she wished them well. Mayor thanked the City Staff and employees who cooperated and participated in the Walk America. She mentioned that the City of Wichita Falls was the top team and the team with the largest overall increase. Item 12b There were no Staff reports. The City Council adjourned at 10:00 a.m. ,--\ PASSED AND APPROVED this day of 1999. KA HRYN A. Y AG MAYOK ATTEST: V� Lydia Torr s City Clerk NOTICE OF MEETING Regular Meeting Of The Mayor And City Council Of The City Of Wichita Falls, Texas To Be Held In The City Council Chambers Of The Memorial Auditorium On Tuesday, May 18, 1999 Beginning At 8:30 a.m. City Council: Mayor Kay Yeager - Councilors Arthur Bea Williams, Dan Shine, James Esther, William Altman, Johnny Burns, and Bud Beaty 1. Call to Order. 2. Invocation: Lamar Baptist Church 3. Presentations: 4. Comments From The Public To Members Of The City Council On Items Which Are Not On The City Council Agenda. (The Regular Agenda will begin upon completion of public comments, or no later than 9:00 a.m. Individuals who prior to this Council meeting signed up to speak, but could not be heard before 9:00 a.m. due to time constraints, may speak at the conclusion of the meeting.) 5. Approval of Minutes CONSENT AGENDA 6. Resolutions: a. Resolution To Approve Engineering Services Contract With Corlett, Probst & Boyd, Inc. For The Design Of The Extension Of A 12-Inch Water Line On Airport Drive. (City Council Bill #101) 7. Award of Bids: City Council Agenda Tuesday, May 18, 1999 Page 2 a. Award Of Bid For The Purchase Of One (1) Each 52,000 GVW Truck Tractor To Dallas Mack Sales, In The Amount Of $76,378.20. 8. Receive Minutes: a. Clean Community Commission - April 5,1999 b. Traffic Safety Commission - April 7, 1999 c. Library Advisory Board - April 27, 1999 REGULAR AGENDA 9. Ordinances: a. Ordinance Amending The Thoroughfare Plan, An Element Of The Comprehensive Plan. (City Council Bill #102) b. Ordinance Making An Appropriation To The Special Revenue Fund For Additional Grant Revenue Received From The Texas Department Of Health And Authorizing The City Manager To Execute Contract Accepting Same. (City Council Bill #103) c. An Ordinance Authorizing The City Manager To Accept A Three-Year Universal Hiring Grant For The Police Department; Making An Appropriation In The Special Revenue Fund In The Amount Of $300,000, And Making An Appropriation In The General Fund For The City's Matching Requirement In The Amount Of $168,408. (City Council Bill #104) d. An Ordinance Amending Chapter 24, Section 24-21 Of The Code Of Ordinances Classifying The Number Of Positions Under Civil Service For Police Officers In The City Of Wichita Falls. (City Council Bill #105) 10. Resolutions: a. Resolution To Approve Revised Water Purchase Contract With Friberg-Cooper Water Supply Corporation. (City Council Bill #106) 11 . Award of Bids: City Council Agenda Tuesday, May 18, 1999 Page 3 a. Award Of Proposal For The Installation Of A Personnel Accountability, Access Control System, And Camera Surveillance System For The Police Headquarters Building To ECI Video/Wholesale Electronics, In The Amount Of $49,136.40. 12. Other Council Matters: a. Discussion Of Items Of Concern To Members Of The City Council. b. Staff/Council Discussion. 13. Adjourn. Wheelchair or handicapped accessibility to the meeting is possible by using the handicapped parking spaces, ramp and elevator located off the east parking lot on Sixth Street entrance. Spanish language interpreters, deaf interpreters, Braille copies or any other special needs will be provided to any person requesting a special service with at least 24 hours notice. Please call the City Clerk's Office at 761-7409. CERTIFICATION I certify that the above notice of meeting was posted on the bulletin board at Memorial Auditorium, Wichita Falls, Texas on the day of , 19 at o'clock (a.m.)(p.m.). City Clerk