AGENDA
CITY OF ALLEN
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
APRIL 10, 2012  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.]
 
  2.
Update Regarding the Library Endowment Fund —
         Dr. Joe Farmer
 
  3.

Presentation of a Check Indicating ‘Volunteer Hours to the Community’ by Karen Malinowsky, CVS Chair of the Allen Retired Educators’ Association (AREA).

 
  4.

Presentation of Proclamations by the Office of the Mayor:

  • Presentation of a Proclamation to Haleh Hekmat with The Turning Point Rape Crisis Center of Collin County Proclaiming April 2012 as "Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month."
  • Presentation of a Proclamation to Representatives of Keep Allen Beautiful Proclaiming April 2012 as "Great American Cleanup Month." 
 
  5.

Presentation of the Planning and Zoning Commission's Annual Report by Robert Wendland, Chair of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
 
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.]
 
  6.
Approve Minutes of the March 13, 2012, Regular Meeting.
 
  7.
Approve Minutes of the March 27, 2012, Regular Meeting.
 
  8.
Motion to Reappoint Dr. Joe Farmer to the North Texas Municipal Water District Board (NTMWD) as a Representative for the City of Allen for a Two-Year Term Effective June 1, 2012, through May 31, 2014.
 
  9.
Authorize the City Manager to Execute the First Amendment to the Economic Development Agreement Between the City of Allen and Cabela's Wholesale, Inc.
 
  10.
Authorize the City Manager to Execute an Amended Lease Agreement with America's Cable Park Group, LLC (Hydrous Wakepark at Allen Station) to Allow for the Sale and Service of Alcohol Through the Issuance of Special Event Permits as Approved by the City Manager.
 
  11.

Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Creative Artists Agency in the Amount of $50,000 for Entertainment for the 2012 Market Street Allen USA Celebration Presented by Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen. 

 
  12.

Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Discretionary Service Agreement with Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC in the Amount of $68,541.79 for the Relocation of Electric Poles for the Chelsea Boulevard Phase 1 Project.

 
  13.

Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Water Line Easement Dedication Agreement with 121 & Chelsea, L.P., Related to the Chelsea Boulevard Phase 1 Project.

 
  14.

Award Bid and Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Mario Sinacola & Sons Excavating in the Amount of $1,894,110.62 for the Chelsea Boulevard Phase 1 Project and Amend the Budget to $4,500,000.

 
  15.

Award Bid and Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Jim Bowman Construction Company, L.P. in the Amount of $65,667.50 for the Palace Way Storm Sewer Relocation Project and Establish a Project Budget in the Amount of $85,000.

 
  16.

Award Bid and Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with L.H. Lacy Company, Ltd. in the Amount of $1,930,277.45 for the East Bethany Drive Widening Project and Amend the Project Budget to $3,359,021.

 
Regular Agenda.
 
  17.

Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt an Ordinance to Repeal Specific Use Permit No. 119 for a Car Wash, Situated in Lot 6, Block A, of the Greenville Center Addition (also known as 386 E. Stacy Road), Located South of Stacy Road and West of State Highway 5/Greenville Avenue.  [Bluewave Car Wash Repeal]
 
  18.

Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt an Ordinance to Change the Zoning for 3.674± Acres Generally Located South of Stacy Road and East of Hopewell Drive from Planned Development No. 54 for Industrial Technology IT to Single Family Residential R-5.  [The Landings AISD]

 
  19.

Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt an Ordinance to Change the Zoning for 5.36± Acres, Generally Located South of Stacy Road and West of Watters Road, from Agriculture-Open Space AO to Single Family Residential R-5.  [The Landings Lot 2 and Part of Lot 11]
 
Other Business.
 
  20.

Calendar.

*April 12 - Last Day to Register to Vote in May 12, 2012 Allen ISD General Election
 
  21. 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.)
 
  22.
Personnel Pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code — 

Discuss Appointment to Fill a Vacancy on the Board of the Allen Economic Development Corporation.
 
  23. 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, April 6, 2012, 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.