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Home My WebLink About032700S CC Min ~' J I 00 1!IV -,0 .0 CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL SESSION MONDAY, MARCH 27, 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 27,2000, 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, Parks and Recreation 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 24th day of March 2000 at 5:15 p.m. A!!:cndaReview: The City Council reviewed the regular meeting agenda and discussed items under consideration with the Staff. Matters related to-sidewalk ordinance. The City Council addressed two recommendations to change Chapter 6 of the municipal code relating to sidewalks. One change presented by Council Member Grubb and Bertini would require sidewalks during new construction. The other removes the authority of the Public Works Director to waive the sidewalk requirement if construction will occur within five years. The other recommendation as presented by the Zoning and Planning Commission would: expand the requirements for sidewalks to include abutting areas outside the city-limits but adjacent to developing sites; expand the exception to the sidewalk: rule by incorporating lots of at least 5,000 square feet used for single-family residential purposes if the location in question is at the rear of the lot andis a thoroughfare; and provide an exception on single-family residential lots of at least 5,000 square feetand prior to construction no sidewalk existed along a given block face. Council Member Ballanfant stated that he felt the definition of "remodeling" needed to be changed. The City Attorney will work with Council Member Ballanfant to redefine the definition of "remodeling". - The City Council agreed to accept the changes as presented by the Zoning and Planning Commission as outlined in Exhibit A but striking Section 6.411 (b) 3 and (b) 5. r- .-- . 'm, ; Ili!III,I:aiJ ~----~~---I~------:TIT:rTIF:'-~'1fr::-~~-- ---- --co -,-------c-- -.--:------.~_____ , (~ City Council Special Sess~, March 27, 2000 I:J Matters related to personal wireless service facility ordinance. Arthur L. Hirdler, 6416 Community Drive, suggested that the City Council add an amendment to the PWSF schedule under the section called "application" (4.) to include not only within three miles of the site but also include within the city. The City Council agreed to make that change to the ordinance. Report from Board or Commission Liaisons. The City Council reported on Board or Commission meetings attended by the liaisons. Council Member Bertini reported that the Traffic Task Force was holding a meeting on April 4th at 6:30 p.m. There will be a chance for public comments at the meeting. InQuiries. reQuests and comDlaints. 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. Council Member Bertini reported that there was a port-a-can placed on the sidewalk in the 2700 block of University Blvd. Council Member Grubb reported that a house located on the southwest corner of Academy and Emory looked abandoned and the grass and weeds were overgrown. The City Council recessed the Special Session at 7:30 p.m. to convene in Regular Session. The Special Session reconvened at 8:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Edloe Street Linear Park and Sunset Boulevard. Matters related to Edloe Street Linear Park, traffic calming on Sunset Boulevard and cost estimates. Jim Patterson of White Oak Studio Landscape Architecture presented three alternative budget approaches to the Edloe Linear Park development. The cost of the scenarios ranged from $463,000 to $216,000. The City Council addressed fencing, lighting, brick columns and material for the pathway. Phasing in the development of the park was also discussed. Dieter Ufer, consulting engineer from Claunch & Miller, Inc. presented four cost estimates from Contractor Technology, Inc. to reflect change orders in Priority Area 6B. 2 !~ City Council Special Sess1oll, March 27, 2000 :/) Change order No. I. in the 3700 block of Sunset would be for crosswalks and square block pavers and extra concrete work of 2,450 square feet at $12.83 for a total of $31,448. A motion was made by Council Member Grubb, seconded by Council Member Bertini, to accept all of change order No. I in the amount of $31,448. 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 Change order No. II at Auden and Rice Streets includes crosswalk pavers and extra concrete work of 1,152 square feet at $12.84 that equals to $14,791.00 and logo pavers and extra concrete work of 1,385 square feet at $17.24 that equals to $23,885 for a total amount of $38,676. A motion was made by Council Member Grubb, seconded by Council Member Bertini, to approve only the logo pavers and extra concrete work of 1,385 square feet for a total amount of$23,885. A vote was taken on the motion with the following result: Voting Aye: Voting Nay: Absent: The motion passed. Council Members Ballanfant, Bertini, Grubb and May Mayor Lewis None Change order No. III on Edloe Street from Georgetown to Sunset includes crosswalk pavers and extra concrete work of 1,280 square feet at $12.84 that equals to $16,435 and bubble outs of 135 linear feet at $33.00 that equals to $4,455 for a total of $20,890. A motion was made by Council Member Grubb, seconded by Council Member Bertini, to approve only the bubble outs of 135 linear feet at $33.00 for a total of $4,455. 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 3 _ _ ____-'---.LI.~,l.UULZ -----~ - - - - - -- -- -----1--,.--- -'._"l~~l'!f'rn!~I"'IIf.'~c'-------------_._'-- /"\ ,"- \ J ~.----/ City Council Special Session, March 27, 2000 Change order No. IV at Edloe and Georgetown includes crosswalk pavers and extra concrete work of 720 square feet at $12.84 for a total of $9,244. A motion was made by Council Member Grubb, seconded by Council Member Bertini, to accept all of change order No. IV in the amount of $9,244. 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: ACQuisition of park land. Matters related to the appointment of a special negotiations committee for acquisition of park land and authorizing City Manager to expedite professional services agreements for appraisal services, legal services, surveying, inspection services or broker services as needed. The City Council agreed to _ ask the following people to serve on the special negotiations committee: Ross Frazer, Bob Fry, Will Bertron, Rick Spencer, Marshal Clinkscales, Mayor Lewis and any other person so designated by the Parks and Recreation Board. A motion was made by Council Member Grubb, seconded by Council Member Bertini, to establish a special negotiations committee for acquisition of park land and authorize the City Manager to expedite professional services agreements for appraisal services, legal services, surveying, inspection services or broker services as needed. A vote was taken on the amended motion with the following result: Voting Aye: Mayor Lewis, Council Members Ballanfant, Bertini, Grubb and May None None Voting Nay: Absent: 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 Grubb, to adjourn. The Special Session adjourned at 10:05 p.m. 4 L.........i__~____~~--1_~ J._.,~__._ . "1Ir:::L___ __ _______'-----......l.i...lLJ..:llL1I11llliB r---,--------,---.'r.~[rl~~-------c-~~~--,c--c-l--........--,--:--.--',-----,---