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HomeMy WebLinkAbout031300S CC Min I~ C) #jt CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL SESSION MONDAY, MARCH 13, 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 March 13, 2000, with the following members present: Mayor Lewis presiding, CoUncil Members Ballanfant, Bertini, Grubb and May. The City Manager, Assistant City Secretary, City Attorney, Public Works Director and Police Chief were also present. The notice for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, on the 10th day of March 2000 at 12:30 p.m. A!!:enda Review: The City Council reviewed the regular meeting agenda and discussed items under consideration with the Staff. Matters related to Personnel policies and employee handbook City Manager Sherman Yehl reviewed the proposed changes to the employee handbook. The City Council questioned several items in the employee handbook relating to retiree health benefits for exempt employees and tuition reimbursement. The City Council requested that this agenda item be considered at a later date following further revisions. Report on Traffic Study. Matters related to a report from the Traffic Task Force on traffic calming in Hot Spot No. 1. Council Member Bertini reported that the City Council had previously voted on a recommendation from the Traffic Task Force that related to the visual narrowing of the 3700 block of Sunset Boulevard. Since then, members of the sub-committee looked at the recommendation and met with the consulting engineer. Based primarily on the cost and some input from Council Member May, the Task Force has reconsidered the proposal. They are now recommending crosswalks at Auden and Edloe and also patterned pavers located in several places in the mid-block range. r;---- "nr-'l1 1- "11 I' 11'"IIU-_:III~--~~.'..-~-r.'- - -",m:"lirrr'ITr:,".~r"'Ili'O>:"---------~-'-~ r-------,--------,------ .- ,~ I ' City Council Special SeSSlutl, March 13,2000 C) Consulting EngineerDieter Ufer reported that the original concept using brick pavers had a cost estimate of $61,000. The new recommended proposal is estimated to cost approximately $7,500. Numerous residents spoke in opposition to the recommended changes on Sunset. The City Council recessed the Special Session at 7:30 p.m. to convene in Regular Session. The Special Session reconvened at 9:30 p.m. The City Council continued its discussion of the traffic study. Council Member Bertini proposed that the City Council proceed with the plan as it was outlined since the traffic blocks can be removed and paved over for a not unreasonable expense. This will allow a 90-day investigation period and allow each resident to be polled. Mayor Lewis commented that she was bothered by the amount of opposition to all the proposals brought forward by the Task Force. She stated that she was also bothered by the fact that each area was being looked at singularly and the city could end up with a hodge-podge of trafficcalmers. A motion was made by Council Member Bertini, seconded by Council Member Grubb, to proceed with the plan as presented for 90 days, survey the residents after 90 days and remove the pavers if necessary. A vote was taken on the motion with the following result: Voting Aye: Voting Nay: Absent: Council Members Ballanfant, Bertini, Grubb and May Mayor Lewis None The motion passed, Public communication. Matters related to the establishment of a low power, noncommercial FM radio station. Mr. Yehl reported that on January 20, 2000, the Federal Communications Commission adopted rules creating new, low power FM radio service. This new service will consist of two classes of LPFM radio stations with maximum power levels of 10 watts and 100 watts. Stations could serve an area between two and three and a half miles. The stations will operate throughout the current FM radio band, will be exclusively noncommercial and will be licensed exclusively to local entities for the fIrst two years of license availability. Stations will be required to broadcast a minimum of36 hours per week. It is 2 a.L~ll~"-~-- . . rn!"~-:m:m:~----- (~ City Council Special Sesslon, March 13,2000 (r" \J anticipated that the FCC will hold a five-day application submittal period in May. If approved, applicants have a minimum of 18 months to become operational. Mr. Yehl stated that recognizing the City Council's interest in continued communication improvements with residents, the preparation and submission of an application for KWUP-LPFM Less government, More music, 36 hours a week may be of some interest. The station could be used to carry City Council and board/copunission meetings, keep residents apprised of infrastructure schedules, City holidays, and other public service programming. Capital costs for equipment are estimated at $20-25,000; application costs are estimated at $5,000; operational costs will vary depending on service and hours of operation. The City Council was not interested in pursuing this matter at this time. Boundarv a!!:reement with the Citv of Southside Place. Matters related to a boundary agreement with the City of Southside Place. Public Works Director Ed Menville reported that based on previous discussions between West U and Southside Place, a new City limit line is to be established. The survey would set to drawing and words this new common boundary. The agreement would also provide a metes and bounds description of the new boundary line and permanent monuments at critical points along the survey line. Before the survey can take place a-couple of points need to be clarified: . Should the new boundary line extend along University Blvd east to Poor Farm Ditch? . Should the new City limit line be one foot behind the existing sidewalk just west of Auden Street? If the line is moved, the city limit line location would be simplified and readily identifiable. However, this change would create overlapping ownership of approximately 800 square feet of property just west of Auden St. Parts of the property the City owns would be in Southside Place. This problem could be resolved by selling the area to the abutting property owner. Staff from both - cities have selected Terra Surveying Company to complete the survey. Terra recently reviewed this boundary when several questions were raised about this matter. The cost of this survey is $9,800. This cost will be shared 50/50 with Southside Place or $4,900 for each City. The City Council authorized the City Staff to extend the new proposed city limit line east across Edloe Street to Poor Farm Ditch and establish the new City limit line west of Auden Street approximately one foot behind the existing sidewalk while connecting to the existing West U boundary line. The Staff should also determine the value of the 800 square feet of property just west of Auden Street and determine if the abutting property owner is interested in acquiring the land. 3 I~TI r"--'. -.- ..-.. "m. I. !l:-:i.wlll:lll.r..lr l~mnTF~ - - ~- ---- - -~--f-~---- City Council Special SeSSlmi, March 13,2000 () Report from Board or Commission Liaisons. The City Council reported on Board or Commission meetings attended by the liaisons. Council Member May reported that the building inspectors were in the process of clarifying the codes. 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. Matters related to the purchase. exchane:e. lease or value of real prQ~erty_ House and lot at Colonial Park known as 4127 Case. Closed Executive Session to be held under Sections 551.072 Texas Government Code. The City Council convened in Executive Session at 10: 18 p.m. The City Council closed the Executive Session at 10:32 p.m. and reconvened in open seSSIOn. Property located at 4127 Case. Matters related to Resolution No. 2000-01. Mayor Lewis read the caption of Resolution No. 2000-01 as follows: A resolution determining the existence of a public necessity for a public project to expand Colonial Park; authorizing the City Attorney, or his designee, and other city officials to take such actions as are necessary to acquire property located within the City, by donation, purchase, or by the exercise of the power of eminent domain; and providing an effective date) and legal services, surveying, inspections and other related matters. A motion was made by Council Member Grubb, seconded by Council Member Bertini, to approve Resolution No. 2000-01. A vote was taken on the motion with the following result: Voting Aye: Voting Nay: Absent: Mayor Lewis, Council Members Ballanfant, Bertini, Grubb and May None None 4 r. -,- 'iITI 11, .1' li:~lIU:lII:II,IIli.1I' ----...~-.--T-'... .~mr1lf,-:'~..- - -. r-- ---.-.---.- --- " (~ , i City Council Special Sesslua, March 13,2000 Adjournment. (J 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 10:40 p.m. 5