I am really excited about this agenda format.  As I was reviewing it and creating the links for you, the idea came to me that there are resources out there that would make each agenda even more complete and easy to understand.  So, in this newsletter, you will find additional links for each item.  For example, in the tax rate items, you will find links to the actual proposed agenda.  For zoning cases, you may find links to the actual GIS system that shows the property. I am hoping this will help you research items of interest. If you have any feedback or suggestions, I would love to hear them.  I may not be able to do it for every agenda in the future as it is time consuming; however, where time permits, I will include that additional information.  Also, please note, many links make extensive use of PDF files. If you do not have a PDF reader installed on your computer, visit this LINK to download one. 

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REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING

FRISCO CITY HALL

GEORGE A. PUREFOY MUNICIPAL CENTER

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

6101 FRISCO SQUARE BLVD.

FRISCO, TEXAS 75034

5:30 p.m.

Tuesday

September 4, 2007

AGENDA

1.      Call to Order.

2.      Recess into Closed Session in compliance with Section 551.001 et. seq. Texas Government Code, to wit; 

a.      Section 551.071.  Meeting with City Attorney regarding a matter(s) in which the duty of the City Attorney under the Texas Disciplinary rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas conflicts with the Open Meetings Act regarding:

                                i.            Legal issues regarding the Tolling of State Highway 121;

                              ii.            Legal issues regarding Preston Trail Stone;

                            iii.            Legal issues regarding Daisches Commercial Billboard;

                             iv.            Legal issues regarding City's Sign Ordinance;

                               v.            Legal advice regarding Board of Adjustment;

                             vi.            Underground Utility Fee Ordinance; and

                           vii.            Update on Case Number 4:07cv383; The State of Texas vs. The City of Frisco.

b.      Section 551.072.   To deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property located:

i.              South of US 380, North of Lebanon Road, East of FM 423, and West of Hillcrest Road.

c.      Section 551.087. Deliberation regarding commercial or financial information that the City has received from a business prospect and to deliberate the offer or other incentives to a business prospect.

3.      Reconvene into Regular Session and take any action necessary as a result of the Closed Session.

4.      Invocation.

5.      Pledge of Allegiance.

6.      Proclamations.

7.      Reports

A.)  Presentation of Certificate of Achievement for Planning Excellence from Texas Chapter of the American Planning Association (Planning)

B.)  Engineering Services Monthly Report

C.)  Convention and Visitors Bureau Monthly Report

D.)  Parks and Recreation Monthly Report

8.      Citizen Input. (To begin approximately at 7:30 p.m.)

9.  Consent Agenda:

(Items placed on the Consent are considered routine in nature and are considered non-controversial.  The Consent Agenda can be acted upon in one motion.  A majority vote of the Council is required to remove any item for discussion and separate action.  Council members may vote nay on any single item without comment and may submit written comments as part of the official record.)

A.)  Consider and act upon approval of the Minutes from the August 21, 2007 Regular City Council Meeting.  (City Secretary)

B.)  Consider and act upon a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Agreement with McDonald Transit Associates, Inc. for the purpose of preparing a Public Transit Study.  (Planning & Development Services)

C.)  Consider and act upon authorization for the City Manager to execute Change Order Number 2 to the Standard Form Agreement for Construction Services by and between the City of Frisco and Mario Sinacola and Sons, Excavating, Inc. for the construction of Independence Parkway (SH 121 – Main Street).  (Engineering)

D.)  Consider and act upon approval of a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute an Agreement by and between the City of Frisco and FiberTower Network Services, Corp. for a tower site lease on the Parkwood water tower allowing the installation of telecommunications equipment. (CMO/RP)

E.)  Consider and act upon approval of a purchase order to Metro Fire Apparatus Specialist, Inc. for the purchase of two (2) Bullard Thermal Imaging Units. (Fire)

F.)   Consider and act upon ratification of a purchase order to Occupational Health Centers for the purchase of Firefighter annual physicals. (Human Resources)

G.)  Consider and act upon adoption of a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Agreement for the use of Council Chambers by Word of Mouth Production, Inc. for September 6 and 7, 2007. (City Manager’s Office/HJH)

10. Legislative Agenda

(These items may legally require Council Action, but by Council Policy should be the City Manager’s responsibility.  The Legislative Agenda can be acted upon in one motion.  The concurrence of two council members is required to remove any item for separate discussion and action.  Council members may vote nay on any single item without comment and may submit written comments as part of the official record.) 

A.)  Consider and act upon adoption of an Ordinance to amend the development standards, Article II, A. 7., regarding prohibited structures and deck and patio standards of Planned Development-185-Single Family-5/Patio Home/Duplex on 1,194.3+ acres on the west side of FM 423 from Kings Road on the north to Lake Lewisville on the south.  Neighborhood #43.  (Planning & Development Services)

B.)  Consider and act upon adoption of an Ordinance to rezone 23.5+ acres on the northwest corner of Eldorado Parkway and Coit Road from Planned Development-88- Retail to Planned Development-Retail/Office-1.  Neighborhood #8.  (Planning & Development Services)

Regular Agenda:

11. Public Hearing:  Second Public Hearing on the City of Frisco Fiscal Year 2008 Annual Budget [PDF],  including Frisco Economic Development Corporation Fiscal Year 2008 Budget, the Frisco Community Development Corporation Fiscal Year 2008 Budget. (Administration Services)

12. Public Hearing:  Second Public Hearing on the City of Frisco proposed Tax Rate for Fiscal Year 2008. (Administrative Services)

13. Public Hearing:  Specific Use Permit SUP07-0010, A request for a Specific Use Permit for a Church (Mosque) on one lot on 0.3+ acre on the northwest corner of Main Street and Fourth Street and consider and act to direct staff to prepare an Ordinance of the same.  Zoned Original Town Commercial.  Neighborhood #11.  (Planning & Development Services)

14. Consider and act upon adoption of an Ordinance to grant a Specific Use Permit for a Church (Mosque) on one lot on 0.3+ acre on the northwest corner of Main Street and Fourth Street.  Neighborhood #11.  (Planning & Development Services)

15. Consider and act upon approval of a Development Agreement by and between the City of Frisco and 720 Preston Trace, LP and adoption of a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreement. (CMO/GP)

16. Consider and act upon approval of a Contract by and between the City of Frisco and Simms Moore Bush, LLC and Eileen R. Nunn for real property and adoption of a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the Contract. (CMO/GP)

17. Consider and act upon appointment of Ron Carlisle as a member to the Collin Central Appraisal District for two years. (CMO)

18. Consider and act upon settlement of condemnation matters with Roger Lawler and others on Coit, Rolater and Independence Road and to authorize the City Manager to take all actions necessary to effectuate the settlement. (CMO)

19. Consider and act upon Funding Agreement by and between the City of Frisco and North Central Texas Council of Governments for Vision North Texas and adoption of a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute the Agreement. (Planning & Development)

20. Consider and act upon whether to direct staff to submit a written notice of appeal on behalf of the City Council to Planning & Development Services, pursuant to Article IV, Section 1.07(C) of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and/or Section 4.05 of the Subdivision Regulation Ordinance, regarding action taken by the Planning & Zoning Commission on any site plan or plat.  Any written notice of appeal must be submitted to Planning & Development Services. (Planning)

21. City Council discussion with City Staff concerning any actions required by City Staff as a result of any item on tonight’s agenda.

22. Discussion on Governance Monitoring of present City Council Meeting.

23. Adjourn.

CERTIFICATION

I, the undersigned authority, do hereby certify that this Notice of Meeting was posted on the outside bulletin board, at the City Hall of the City of Frisco, Texas, a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and said Notice was posted on the following date and time:

 By Friday, August 31, 2007 at 5:30 p.m. and remained so posted at least 72 hours before said meeting was convened.

            _____________________                  

Henry J. Hill, Deputy City Manager

If during the course of the meeting covered by this notice, the City Council should determine that a closed or executive meeting or session of the City Council or a consultation with the attorney for the City should be held or is required, then such closed or executive meeting or session or consultation with attorney as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, Texas Government Code § 551.001 et seq., will be held by the City Council at the date, hour and place given in this notice or as soon after the commencement of the meeting covered by this notice as the City Council may conveniently meet in such closed or executive meeting or session or consult with the attorney for the City concerning any and all subjects and for any and all purposes permitted by the Act, including, but not limited to, the following sanctions and purposes:

Texas Government Code Section:

§551.071 - Private consultation with the attorney for the City.

§551.072 - Discussing purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property.

§551.074 - Discussing personnel or to hear complaints against personnel.

NOTICE

Pursuant to City of Frisco Ordinance Number 01-04-29 all speakers other than City of Frisco Staff are limited to five (5) minutes per item except by prior consent of the City Council.