AGENDA
CITY OF ALLEN
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
NOVEMBER 26, 2013  7:00 P.M.
Council Chambers
Allen City Hall
305 Century Parkway
Allen, Texas 75013


       
Call to Order and Announce a Quorum is Present.
 
Pledge of Allegiance.
 
Public Recognition.
 
  1. Citizens' Comments.  [The City Council invites citizens to speak to the Council on any topic not on the agenda or not already scheduled for Public Hearing. Prior to the meeting, please complete a "Public Meeting Appearance Card" and present it to the City Secretary. The time limit is three minutes per speaker, not to exceed a total of fifteen minutes for all speakers.]
 
Consent Agenda.   [Routine Council business. Consent Agenda is approved by a single majority vote. Items may be removed for open discussion by a request from a Councilmember or member of staff.]
 
  2.
Approve Minutes of the November 12, 2013, Regular Meeting.
 
  3.

Adopt an Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 9, "Motor Vehicles and Traffic" Section 9-135(a) Amending the Maximum Speed Limit Along Ridgeview Drive from Watters Road to Stacy Road to 40 Miles Per Hour.

 
  4.

Award Bid and Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Annual Agreement with TRP Construction Group for an Amount Not to Exceed $250,000 for the Replacement and Installation of Thermoplastic and Raised Pavement Markings.

 
  5.

Award Bid and Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with FieldTurf USA, Inc., for an Amount Not to Exceed $1,332,248 for the Construction and Installation of Artificial Turf on Allen Station Park Softball Complex Fields 1-4.

 
  6.

Receive the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Status Reports.

 
  7.

Receive the Summary of Property Tax Collections as of October 2013.

 
Regular Agenda.
 
  8.

Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt an Ordinance for Specific Use Permit No. 135 for a Minor Automotive Repairs Use for the Property Located at 811 and 813 S. Greenville Avenue. [Waterfalls Carwash and Lube]

 
  9.

Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt an Ordinance for Specific Use Permit No. 136 to Develop and Use the Property Located at 123 North Greenville Avenue, as a Minor Automotive Repairs Use and Incorporate a Specific Use Permit Site Plan, Landscape Plan and Building Elevations. [Midas Auto Care Center]

 
Other Business.
 
  10.
Calendar.
  • November 28–29 – City Hall Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
  • December 6 – City of Allen Tree Lighting, Allen Civic Plaza, 6:30 p.m.
  • December 7 – Rudolph Run
 
  11.

Items of Interest. [Council announcements regarding local civic and charitable events, meetings, fundraisers, and awards.]

 
Executive Session. (As needed)
 
  Legal, Section 551.071.
As authorized by Section 551.071(2) of the Texas Government Code, the Workshop Meeting and/or the Regular Agenda may be Convened into Closed Executive Session for the Purpose of Seeking Confidential Legal Advice from the City Attorney on any Agenda Item Listed Herein.
  (Closed to Public as Provided in the Texas Government Code.)
 
  12.
Reconvene and Consider Action on Items Discussed During Executive Session.
 
Adjournment.
 
This notice was posted at Allen City Hall, 305 Century Parkway, Allen, Texas, at a place convenient and readily accessible to the public at all times. Said notice was posted on Friday, November 22, 2013, at 5:00 p.m.
 
  ____________________________  
  Shelley B. George, City Secretary  
 
Allen City Hall is wheelchair accessible. Access to the building and special parking are available at the entrance facing Century Parkway. Requests for sign interpreters or special services must be received forty-eight (48) hours prior to the meeting time by calling the City Secretary at 214.509.4105.
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