MINUTES OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2009
09-1594
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MORTON H. MEYERSON HORCHOW HALL LOWER LOBBY LEVEL 2301 FLORA STREET MAYOR TOM LEPPERT, PRESIDING
PRESENT: [14] Leppert, Garcia, Caraway, Medrano, Neumann, Hill, Salazar, Atkins, Kadane, Allen, Koop, Natinsky, Rasansky, Hunt
ABSENT: [1] Davis
The meeting was called to order at 9:30 a.m.
The city secretary announced that a quorum of the city council was present.
The invocation was given by Councilmember Hill.
Mayor Leppert led the pledge of allegiance.
The meeting agenda, which was posted in accordance with Chapter 551, "OPEN MEETINGS," of the Texas Government Code, was presented.
After all business properly brought before the city council had been considered, the city council adjourned at 9:33 a.m.
______Mayor ATTEST:
______City Secretary
The meeting agenda is attached to the minutes of this meeting as EXHIBIT A.
The actions taken on each matter considered by the city council are attached to the minutes of this meeting as EXHIBIT B.
Ordinances, resolutions, reports and other records pertaining to matters considered by the city council, are filed with the city secretary as official public records and comprise EXHIBIT C to the minutes of this meeting.
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MINUTES OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2009
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MINUTES OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2009
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OFFICE OF THE CITY SECRETARY CITY OF DALLAS, TEXAS
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
JUNE 22, 2009
09-1595
Item 1: Receive the report of the Ad Hoc City Council Canvassing Committee and adopt a resolution and order accepting the canvassing committee's report declaring the results of the June 13, 2009 runoff election for members of the City Council Place 1 and Place 7 - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
Councilmember Rasansky moved to approve the item.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Hill and unanimously adopted. (Davis absent)
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MINUTES OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2009
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OFFICE OF THE CITY SECRETARY CITY OF DALLAS, TEXAS
MINUTES OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2009
09-1596
CITY COUNCIL INAUGURAL MEETING CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL MAYOR TOM LEPPERT, PRESIDING
PRESENT: [15] Leppert, Caraway, Medrano, Jasso, Neumann, Hill, Salazar, Davis, Atkins, Kadane, Allen, Koop, Natinsky, Margolin, Hunt
ABSENT: [0]
The meeting was called to order at 2:04 p.m.
The city secretary announced that a quorum of the city council was present.
The meeting agenda, which was posted in accordance with Chapter 551, "OPEN MEETINGS," of the Texas Government Code, was presented.
After all business properly brought before the city council had been considered, the city council adjourned at 2:20 p.m.
______Mayor ATTEST:
______City Secretary
The meeting agenda is attached to the minutes of this meeting as EXHIBIT A.
The actions taken on each matter considered by the city council are attached to the minutes of this meeting as EXHIBIT B.
Ordinances, resolutions, reports and other records pertaining to matters considered by the city council, are filed with the city secretary as official public records and comprise EXHIBIT C to the minutes of this meeting.
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MINUTES OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2009
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MINUTES OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2009
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OFFICE OF THE CITY SECRETARY CITY OF DALLAS, TEXAS
BRIEFING MEETING OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
JUNE 22, 2009
09-1597
Item 1: Election of Officers of the City Council
• Mayor Pro Tem
• Deputy Mayor Pro Tem
Closed Session, if necessary Personnel (Sec. 551.074 T.O.M.A.)
In accordance with Chapter III, Section 11 of the City Charter, Mayor Leppert called for nominations for the office of Mayor Pro Tem and Deputy Mayor Pro Tem of the City Council.
Councilmember Linda Koop nominated Councilmember Pauline Medrano as Deputy Mayor Pro Tem of the City Council.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Kadane and unanimously adopted.
Councilmember Dave Neumann nominated Councilmember Dwaine Caraway as Mayor Pro Tem of the City Council.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Allen.
Councilmember Tennell Atkins nominated Councilmember Vonciel Jones Hill as Mayor Pro Tem of the City Council.
Motion seconded by Councilmember Hunt.
Mayor Leppert announced that ballots will be used to vote for Dwaine Caraway or Vonciel Jones Hill for Mayor Pro Tem.
The City Secretary distributed ballots to the City Councilmembers to vote for Dwaine Caraway or Vonciel Jones Hill for Mayor Pro Tem.
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OFFICE OF THE CITY SECRETARY CITY OF DALLAS, TEXAS
BRIEFING MEETING OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL 09-1597 Page 2
The City Secretary announced the following results of the balloting for Mayor Pro Tem:.
Dwaine Caraway Vonciel Jones Hill
Tom Leppert Pauline Medrano Delia Jasso Vonciel Jones Hill Dave Neumann Tennell Atkins Dwaine Caraway Angela Hunt Steve Salazar Carolyn Davis Sheffie Kadane Jerry Allen Linda Koop Ron Natinsky Ann Margolin
Mayor Leppert announced Dwaine Caraway elected Mayor Pro Tem of the City Council.
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OFFICE OF THE CITY SECRETARY CITY OF DALLAS, TEXAS
BRIEFING MEETING OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL
JUNE 22, 2009
09-1598
New Seating Assignment for City Councilmembers
The meeting was adjourned at 2:20 p.m.
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OFFICE OF THE CITY SECRETARY CITY OF DALLAS, TEXAS
CITY COUNCIL INAUGURAL MEETING
JUNE 22, 2009
09-1599
CITY COUNCIL INAUGURAL CEREMONY
In accordance with Chapter III, Section 6 of the City Charter of the City of Dallas, the members-elect of the city council convened at 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 22, 2009 at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center for the swearing in of the members of the city council for the 2009-2011 term.
The pre-ceremony entertainment was provided by Edward Gonzales, Pianist, City of Dallas, Office of Cultural Affairs.
The Mistress of Ceremonies, Gloria Campos, Anchor, WFAA – Channel 8 News, welcomed the citizens present for the inauguration and introduced Bishop TD Jakes, Senior Pastor of The Potter’s House of Dallas, who gave the invocation.
Following the posting of the colors by the Dallas Police Department, the assembled citizens were led by the Dallas Police Department in the Pledge of Allegiance.
The Children’s Chorus of Greater Dallas and Cynthia Nott, Artist Director, led in singing the National Anthem.
The outgoing city council members were recognized by Mayor Thomas Leppert and Mary K. Suhm, City Manager.
A Dance Performance by Night Run (Excerpt), Dallas Black Dance Theatre and Christopher Huggins, (Choreographer) were presented.
The incoming city council members were recognized by Mayor Thomas Leppert and City Secretary Deborah Watkins.
The Musical Selection was performed by the Institute for Strings, Jordan Lee, Sarah Jiang, Jeanne Yu, Richmond Greene Dvorak, “The American,” Fourth Movement in F Major.
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CITY COUNCIL INAUGURAL MEETING 09-1599 Page 2
The Honorable C. Victor Lander, Administrative Judge, administered the ceremonial oath of office for the members of the 2009-2011 city council.
Mayor Leppert delivered his Inaugural address.
Barbara Herteg, sang God Bless America.
Rabbi David E. Stern, Temple Emanu-El, gave the benediction.
A reception for members of the city council followed the ceremony.
Entertainment during the reception was provided by Edward Gonzales, Pianist, City of Dallas, Office of Cultural Affairs.
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MINUTES OF THE DALLAS CITY COUNCIL MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2009
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