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HomeMy WebLinkAbout012400S CC Min ti;'" (~ \~i ~) CITY COuNCIL SPECIAL SESSION MONDAY, JANUARY 24, 2000 MUNICIPAL BUILDING 3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD. 6:30 P.M. The City Council convened in Special. Session in the Municipal Building Conference Room (3800 University Blvd.) on January 24, 2000, with the following members present: Mayor Lewis presiding, Council Members Ballanfant, Bertini, Grubb and May. The City Manager, City Secretary, City Attorney, Public Works Director and Utilities Superintendent were also present. The notice for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, on the 21st day of January 2000 at 4:30 p.m. A!!:enda Review: The City Council reviewed the regular meeting agenda and discussed items under consideration with the Staff. Matters related to a bid award in Priority Area 7 A The City Council discussed in detail the city's options for awarding the contract. Under state law, bids are to be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. Public Works Director Ed Menville reported that Contractor Technology, Inc. submitted the low bid for the infrastructure improvements in Priority Area 7 A. CTI is currently the contractor in Priority Area 6B.Mr. Menville stated that the proQlems CTI has had in 6B have been resolved with the replacement of the supervisor in that area and that the work is now acceptable. Council Member Bertini inquired about the remedies the city might have if the work is not acceptable in 7 A. Consulting Engineer Dieter Ufer reported that the job could be shut down until the problems are resolved and CTI could be charged for their delays. A full-time field representative is now required to be on the job and weekly meetings are held to insure that the job is progressing as scheduled. If CTI is awarded the contract for Priority Area 7A, a full-time representative would be required for each job site. The City Council recessed the Special Session at 7:30 p.m. The Special Session reconvened at 8:20 p.m. ~_~._ __ _____ ._L ~ ~ q (\, City Council Special Ses!'~ri, January 24, 2000 :J Report on Traffic Study. Matters related to a report from the Traffic Task Force on traffic calming in Hot Spot No. 2. Members of the Task Force present at the meeting were Joe Studlick, Connie Clark, Hugh Schwanecke and Dick Steele. Mrs. Clark reported that Hot Spot No.2 is the area bounded by Buffalo Speedway to the west, Kirby to the east, Holcombe to the south and Pittsburg to the north. This area was designated as a hot spot when area residents approached the Task Force with various traffic related complaints. The source of the problems seemed to be recent commercial and high-density development south of West University Place, which increased traffic volumes and speed. After numerous meeting with residents, the Traffic Task Force recommended the following: · Traffic circle or raised intersection on Belmont at Cason · The temporary placement of a gateway or splitter island at the intersection of Brompton and Holcombe. A motion was made by Council Member Grubb, seconded by Council Member Bertini, to accept the above recommendations as presented by the Traffic Task Force and to authorize the City Staff to move forward with the project. A vote was taken on the motion with the following result: Voting Aye: Mayor Lewis, Council Members Ballanfant, Bertini, Grubb and May None None Voting Nay: Absent: The TTF also recommended continued cooperation with the City of Houston for an installation of a temporary channelization of an esplanade break on Holcombe at Belmont. They encouraged increased police presence, particularly in the 6500 block of Brompton and Wakeforestwhere 85th percentile speed exceeds 30 mph. Capital Improvement Proiects. Matters related to a report on five-year capital improvement projects. This item will be discussed at the next regular session. 2 I:......c.._ ._ L_~_::3. - c:-:- .-. -..- ":,::m:::::J.L .L~I-'..lII.aJ1L:_l.l~ r---:.----,"'"':9~'rre)"=r"Tll~~:' ,.-~-------------- -- --- -- -- J'~ f\ City Council Special Se~~'nJn, January 24, 2000 ~. /J Comprehensive Plan and Peripheral Development Study. Matters related to a report from the Zoning and Planning Commission on the Comprehensive Plan and Peripheral Development Study (including regulations such as density, set-back, landscaping, trees, privacy, frrewalls and materials, parking and access, drainage, and related matters). Members of the Zoning and Planning Commission Charles Nelson and Stephen PoW presented the proposed Comprehensive Plan to the City Council. Mr. PoW reported that under State law, zoning regulations must be adopted in accordance with a comprehensive plan. The plan may be adopted by ordinance following a public hearing. The proposed plan document addresses land use, peripheral development, traffic, public utilities, Town Center, and recycling and energy. Mr. Nelson commented that the Zoning and Planning Commission had unanimously approved the document. The Commission would like the City Council to endorse the plan and call a public hearing as soon as possible. After a complete review of the document, the City Council suggested several changes and authorized the Zoning and Planning Commission to move forward with the process for adoption. Zoning and Planning Commission member Bob Higley discussed the peripheral development study. The purpose of the study was to focus on perimeter properties bounded by high-traffic streets, promote high-quality construction, especially in townhouse districts, and protect nearby single-family-detached uses. Two ordinances will be presented at the next regular session to call public hearings on the Comprehensive Plan and on the proposed zoning amendments regarding peripheral development. Edloe Street Linear Park. Matters related to the development of the Edloe Street Linear Park. The City Council addressed fencing, utility poles, landscaping, bridges and funding for the project. Members of the city staff are scheduled to meet with representatives of the Harris County Flood Control District to further discuss the design phase of the project. The City Council requested that the staff research options for fencing and cost estimations to be presented at the next regular session. 3 .----.r l ,.-.. -. "ilTIi 'I II :'I":'''II:lllIlllllr...W.---~-'--''-----'"1f;rrrnITmrrr (1 City Council Special Ses~.,Jll, January 24, 2000 .- .\ J Citv Web-site. Matters related to a review and development of the City' s Web-site. This item will be presented at the next regular session. Citv Council Goals and Obiectives. Matters related to the City Council's goals and objectives for the year 2000. This item will be discussed at the next regular session. InQuiries. reQuests and complaints. The City Council reviewed matters received from the public and referred them to the appropriate department or placed them on a future agenda for consideration or action. Adiournment. With no further business to come before the City Council at this time, a motion was made by Council Member Bertini, seconded by Council Member May, to adjourn. The Special Session adjourned at 10:52 p.m. 4 ~--~~~---~---<,- " r -. ..iTIli II II' 'lI'III.1lI!iIir ------------mr- - "'''"!'!I1i'nn,-'flli'T'- non --, - - I