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Home My WebLink About011199R CC Min CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION AND JOINT PUBLIC HEARING MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 1999 COMMUNITY BUILDING 6104 AUDEN 7:30 P.M. The City Council convened in Regular Session in the Community Building (6104 Auden) on January 11, 1999, with the following members present: Mayor Fogler presiding, Council Members Neal, Davis, Sparkman and Starich. The City Manager, City Secretary, City Attorney, Police Lieutenant, Public Works Director, Parks and Recreation Director, Building Official and Finance Director were also present. Council Member Starichledthe Pledge of Allegiance. METHODIST HEALTH CARE 1999 HOUSTON MARATHON: Representatives from the Methodist Health Care 1999 Houston Marathon made a presentation to the City Council. The Marathon will run through the City on January 17, 1999. PARK DONATION: Harris County Commissioner Steve Radack made a donation in the amount of $50,000 to the City of West University for the development of parks. PUBLIC HEARING: A Public Hearing was held before the Zoning and Planning Commission and the City Council of the City of West University'Place, Texas. The purpose for the hearing was to provide an opportunity for parties in interest and citizens to be heard in relation to proposals to amend the City's Zoning Ordinance and companion amendments to Chapter 20 of the City's Code of Ordinances. Members of the Zoning and Planning Commission present at the meeting were: Chairman Ned Ross, Byrlan Cass-Shively, Charles Nelson, Bill Watson, Karol Musher and Rosalie Day. The public hearing was called to order by Mayor Fogler and Mr. Ross at 8:02 p.m. City Secretary Kaylynn Holloway reported that all notices of the public hearings on the proposed amendments were published and posted in accordance with State law. Consulting Planner Peter Brown made a presentation relating to the proposed amendments. ",.-.-., n ,JlI ;!-t1ln [ n--n, 111I1'11'1 ; i .,ill!lr-1 ---~-----'---------------'-"--'---'---~"\'iI1f(m~rr"---------------'-------------c-,--------- Members of the public were invited to ask questions or speak concerning the proposed amendments. Mike Brady, 2723 Wroxton, supported the proposed amendments. Ann de Rouffignac, 4040 Ruskin, asked the City Council to rezone the PDD- TH6 to single-family. Denise Beck, 4112 Ruskin, asked that PDD-TH6 be rezoned to single-family. She presented a letter to the City Council. Susan Ohsfeldt, 4101 Tennyson, spoke about the Townhouse District PDD-TH3. Arthur L. Hurdler, 6416 Community, presented a letter to the City Council addressing the terminology in Ordinance No. 1612. There being no more persons wishing to be heard, a motion was made by Council Member Davis, seconded by Council Member Neal, that all statements, exhibits and documents be made a part of the official record of this hearing and to close the public hearing. A vote was taken on the motion with the following result: Voting Aye: Mayor Fogler, Council Members Davis, Neal, Sparkman and Starich None None Voting Nay: Absent: No written comment cards on this topic were given to the City Secretary. Members of the Zoning and Planning Commission left the room. The public hearing closed at 8:25p.m. CITIZEN COMMENTS: Mayor Fogler invited citizens who wished to address the City Council to come forward as their names were called. Art Hirdler, 6416 Community, spoke about the Vision 2020 Plan. Joan McCay, 3029 Carnegie, presented a petition to the City Council opposing any proposed rezoning of Community Drive. Chuck Martin, 4234 Marquette, opposed regulations against parking across sidewalks. 2 Judy Lee, 4104 Rice, opposed the enforcement of parking violations. She commented that the enforcement causes difficulty to the elderly. Joan Johnson, 6615 West Point, opposed the enforcement of parking violations. Connie Fahron, 4148 Ruskin, opposed the enforcement of parking violations. Susan Wise, 4102 Swarthmore, spoke in opposition of parking in the streets because of flooding. Dawn Herrington, 3115 Carnegie, spoke about traffic calming and parking across sidewalks. She opposed the enforcement of parking violations. Jim Purdue, 4202 Rice, spoke in opposition of parking in the streets because of flooding. Lawrence White, 3784 Tangley, opposed the enforcement of parking violations. Mike Feighl, 4037 Tennyson, spoke in opposition of parking in the streets because of flooding. . Brigid Goldberg, 3134 Amherst, opposed the enforcement of parking violations. Susan Kasper, 4127 Cason, commented that parking violations should be enforced on a complaint basis. Charles Wight, 3617 Amherst, opposed the enforcement of parking violations because he felt it caused friction between the citizens and the police. Wayne Marchand, 4201 Riley, commented that enforcing the sidewalk regulations moved the problem to the streets. Debbie Shepler, 3730 Arnold, commented that the City Council was over-regulating. Baroque Fineberg, 4127 Cason, commented that parking in the streets would cause problems for the fire trucks and police. Laura Peaday, 3128 Lafayette, opposed the parking of cars in the streets. ORDINANCE ADOPTING CODIFICATION OF CIVIL AND CRIMINAL ORDINANCES: Consideration was given to the second and fmal reading of Ordinance No. 1611. Mayor Fogler read the caption of Ordinance No. 1611 as follows: 3 ]:1 _ __ ~JJ.. _ .._.,.-'lDl::J. ~n;~ l:-::!11:::~::::J. -"-",, ---~-------'--:"~=rrmmnrm:mmmIll:'F....--- AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AN AMENDED CODIFICATION OF CIVIL AND CRIMINAL ORDINANCES; AMENDING THE EXISTING CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS; ADOPTING PENALTIES; AND CONTAINING FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT Copies of Ordinance No. 1611, in the form proposed for adoption, were available in the Community Building. City Manager Sherman YeW reported that over the past several months the City Attorney, City Secretary, and the members of the: City's Management Team have reviewed the code for corrections and changes that are needed to keep the code relevant. The new code includes: · All amendments previously approved by the City Council . Routine updates, including reference to amended state laws . Minor typos, format adjustments, and cross-referencing . Deletion of obsolete or seldom used provisions . An updated fee schedule One major change proposed IS an amendment to Sec. 6.405 relating to drainage regulations. Current requirements are that a site. drainage plan be submitted for review by staff. When the grading is complete, the builder submits fmal grades which are used to determine the accuracy of the site grading when compared to the approved plan. The proposed change would require that the drainage plan be designed by a civil engineer and when the work is complete. the engineer would be required to provide a statement that he/she has reviewed the final grading and that it meets code requirements. It is estimated that this requirement will add approximately $300 to the cost of a home constructed in West U. Mr. YeW stated that the proposed amendment has been reviewed and approved by the Building & Standards Commission at their meetings of September 1 ih and. October 1. A.motion was made by Council Member Davis, seconded by Council Member Starich, to adopt Ordinance No. 1611 on the second and fmal reading. A vote was taken on the motion withthe following result: Voting Nay: Absent: Mayor Fogler, Council Members Davis, Neal, Sparkman and Starich None None Voting Aye: 4 ~..._=-"".",~,'""'" . ,.r-. .r--rl . ...,. '-:HlI;"-:' - --'--l7'''9fmr.rmmmmmm'n''' RESOLUTION APPOINTING DEPUTY COURT CI.RRKS: Consideration was given to Resolution No. 99-01 appointing Bobby Wooten and James Brady as Deputy Court Clerks. Finance Director Walter Thomas reported that the appointment of Deputy Court.Clerks would allow them to sign court complaints after they have been sworn to by police officers. A motion was made by Council Member Sparkman, seconded by Council MemberNeal, to approve Resolution No. 99-01. A vote was taken on the motion with the following result: Voting Aye: Mayor Fogler, Council Members Davis, Neal, Sparkman and Statich None None Voting Nay: Absent: 1998 TAX REFUND: Consideration was given to a 1998 ad valorem tax refund in the amount of$786.95 to Houston Title Company. Mr. Thomas reported that Section 31.11 of the Property Tax Code requires approval by the City Council of property tax refunds that exceed $500.00. A motion was made by Council Member Starich, seconded by Council Member Davis, to approve the refund to Houston Title Company in the amount of $786.95. A vote was taken on the motion with the following result: Voting Aye: Mayor Fogler, Council Members Davis, Neal, Sparkman and Starich None None Voting Nay: Absent: BID AWARD FOR LAWN AND LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE: Consideration was given to bids received January 6, 1999 for lawn and landscape maintenance and a bid award to Landscape Professionals of Texas in the amount of $40,130. The following bids were received: 5 ., . illfFr .., fr.h" ,lh,";""7I j .1._;11__'-:" --- ----,- -'~""ITmrnmrntmTf11lfllr'~'" Bidder Bid Amount C.R.C. & Sons, Inc. Custom Curb & Landscaping Greencare Herbert Eubanks Marek Brothers Landscape Professionals of TX Seril, Inc. Turcotte Landscape $ 65,874.00 $110,187.50 $ 53,940.00 $ 61,180.00 $144,842.00 $ 40,130.00 $ 49,790.00 $ 62,701.16 Parks and Recreation Director Mark Mailes reported that the low bid for the project was from Landscape Professionals of Texas. This company has satisfactorily provided this service for the City since 1995. A motion was made by Council Member Neal, seconded by Council Member Sparkman, to award the landscape maintenance bid to Landscape Professionals of Texas in the amount of $40,130.00 A vote was taken on the motion with the following result: Voting Aye: Voting Nay: Absent: Mayor Fogler, Council Members Davis, Neal, Sparkman and Starich None None CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: Consideration was given to the minutes of the folloWing City Council meetings: (a) Regular Session conducted on November 23, 1998 (b) Workshop Session conducted on November 23, 1998 (c) Regular Session conducted on December 14, 1998 (d) Workshop Session conducted on December 14, 1998 A motion was made by Council Member Sparkman, seconded by Council Member Davis, to approve the minutes as presented. A vote was taken on the motion with the following result: Voting Aye: Mayor Fogler, Council Members Davis, Neal, Sparkman and Starich None None Voting Nay: Absent: ZONING ORDINANCE: 6 Consideration was given to the first reading of Ordinance No. 1614. Members of the Zoning and Planning Commission rejoined the meeting and submitted their fmal report to the City Council. City Attorney Jim Dougherty read the final report and explained the amendments in detail. Mayor Fogler read the caption of Ordinance No. 1614 as follows: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITYOF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS RELATING TO TOWNHOUSES AND HIGHER DENSITY RESIDENTIAL USES, WITH COMPANION AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 20 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; AND CONTAINING FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE SUBJECT Copies of Ordinance No. 1614, in the form proposed for adoption, were available in the Community Building. A motion was made by Council Member Davis, seconded by Council Member Starich, to adopt Ordinance No. 1614 on the first reading including the amendments as presented by the City Attorney and Zoning and Planning Commission. A vote was taken on the motion with the following result: Voting Aye: Mayor Fogler, Council Members Davis, Neal, Sparkman and Starich None None Voting Nay: Absent: STAFF REPORT: The City Manager reminded the Council to attend the Mayor's Breakfast on Sunday, January 17. COUNCIL COMMENTS: Council Member Neal commented that some of the residents attending the meeting were disrespectful. ADJOURNMENT: 7 L..__ -'------"'-'-'- ~- -- -~~... J..............--& -lIUI:. -----------------:"'"'!'~'lImlJl~lIlff... With no further business to come before the City Council at this time, a motion was made by Council Member Starich, seconded by Council Member Sparkman to adjourn. 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