AGENDA
CITY OF ALLEN
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
SEPTEMBER 24, 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.]
 
  2.

Presentation of the Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association’s “Certificate of Achievement for Planning Excellence” for 2013.

 
  3.
Presentation of the Park & Recreation Board's 2013 Annual Report by Chairperson Libby Jones.
 
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.]
 
  4.
Approve Minutes of the September 10, 2013, Regular Meeting.
 
  5.
Approve Minutes of the September 3, 2013, Special Called Workshop.
 
  6.

Motion to Set Saturday, January 25, 2014, as the Date for the Strategic Planning Session with City Council.

 
  7.
Award Bid and Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract for the Purchase and Installation of a Draft Beer Delivery System for the Allen Event Center by Schindler Refrigeration Company in the Amount of $91,685.00.
 
  8.

Award Bid and Authorize the City Manager to Execute a Contract with Tiseo Paving Company in the Amount of $4,835,000.17 for the Exchange Parkway Widening Project and Amend the Project Budget to $5,580,000.

 
  9.

Adopt a Resolution Reappointing Members to Fill Expiring Terms on the Board of Directors for Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Reinvestment Zone No. 1 (Garden District).

 
  10.

Adopt a Resolution Reappointing Members to Fill Expiring Terms on the Board of Directors for Tax Increment Financing (TIF) Reinvestment Zone No. 2 (Central Business District).

 
  11.

Adopt a Resolution Nominating Mr. Gary Rodenbaugh for Election to the Board of Directors for the Collin Central Appraisal District and Cast 128 Votes for Said Candidate.

 
  12.

Adopt an Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Article IX, “Board and Commissions,” Establishing the Membership Qualifications for the Convention and Visitors Bureau Advisory Board.

 
  13.
Adopt an Ordinance Establishing a Convention and Visitors Bureau Advisory Board.
 
  14. Receive the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Status Reports.
 
  15. Receive the Summary of Property Tax Collections as of August 2013.
 
Regular Agenda.
 
  16.
Conduct a Public Hearing and Adopt an Ordinance to Change the Zoning of Lots 3R and 4, Park View Addition from Shopping Center "SC" Zoning to Planned Development No. 113 with a Base Zoning for Multifamily "MF-18" for Senior Independent Living Use, and Adopt a Concept Plan, Building Elevations, and Development Regulations. [The Huntington at Greenville]
 
  17.

Conduct a Public Hearing and Consider Amendments to the Allen Land Development Code Section 2.03.1 “Sign Control Board Composition, Term; Meetings” relating to the membership of the Sign Control Board, Section 2.04.1 “Buildings and Standards Commission Created; Membership” relating to the membership of the Building and Standards Commission; Section 2.04.3 “Proceedings of the Buildings and Standards Commission” relating to the proceedings of the Building and Standards Commission; and Section 4.20.2 “Schedule of principal uses,” regarding removal of the use “Automotive Sales and Services Uses,” and authorizing “Auto, Trailer, Truck Rental Uses” to be permitted in the “GB” General Business District and permitted only with a Specific Use Permit in the “LI” Light Industrial District and “HI” Heavy Industrial District.

 
  18.

Consider Appointments to Fill Expiring Terms and Vacancies on the Following Boards, Commissions, Committees and Corporations: Animal Shelter Advisory Committee, The Arts Center of North Texas, Board of Adjustment/Building and Standards Commission/Sign Control Board, Central Business District Design Review Committee, Community Development Corporation Board, Economic Development Corporation Board, Keep Allen Beautiful Board, Library Board, Parks and Recreation Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, and Public Art Committee.

 
Other Business.
 
  19.
Calendar.
 
  20.

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.)
 
  21.
Personnel Pursuant to Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code —
Discuss Appointments to the Allen Community Development Corporation, Allen Economic Development Corporation, The Arts Center of North Texas, Board of Adjustment, Building and Standards Commission, and Planning and Zoning Commission.
 
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, September 20, 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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