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HomeMy WebLinkAbout052499R CC Min CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION MONDAY, MAY 24,1999 MUNICIPAL BillLDING 3800 UNIVERSITY 7:30 P.M. VI The City Council convened in Regular Session in the Municipal Building (3800 University Blvd.) on May 24, 1999, with the following members present: Mayor Lewis presiding, Council Members Ballanfant, Bertini, Grubb and May. The City Manager, City Secretary, City Attorney, Police Chief, Finance Director, Public Works Director and Water Plant Superintendent were also present. Boy Scout Troop 55 led the Pledge of Allegiance. mSTORICAL BffiLE: Whitt F. Johnson returned a historical bible given to the West University Place Historical Society to the Municipal Building. PUBLIC HEARING: A Joint 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 proposalstoamend Schedule PDD-TH6 of the City's Zoning Ordinance to allow only single-family (detached) use and the existing parking use in the Ruskin Townhouse Planned Development District. Members. of the Zoning and Planning Commission present at the meeting were Charles Nelson presiding, Marilyn Griffm, Byrlan Cass-Shively and Larry Kelly. The public hearing was called to order at 7:45 p.m. Mr. Nelson reviewed the proposed amendment. Members of the public were invited to ask questions or speak concerning the proposed amendments. David Stephan, 4036 Ruskin, spoke in favor of the proposed amendment. He commented that there was already a tremendous amount of traffic from the Telephone Company and construction of townhouses would only increase the traffic and lower the value of the homes in the area. Zelda Goldman, 4032 Ruskin, spoke in.favor of the proposed amendment. She commented that the Telephone Company has not complied with the existing ordinance to beautify the area. 1;1 li;HII .'jll:lUlll rr-:III 1 I nn'lml , I !l1lI1 ~ -----O----~--'.,.-iill1ilimJml1mmllmir. Ann de Rouffionac, 4040 Ruskin, spoke in favor of the proposed amendment. .She commented that there were significant changes on the block to warrant returning the lots to single-family detached homes. T. Hoovestol, 4016 Ruskin, spoke in favor of the proposed amendment. She commented that she was concerned about the increased traffic in the area. Dan Bryan stated that he was representing Intercity Investment Properties, Inc., the owners of Lot 7,8,9 and 10, Block 25, Collegeview Addition. Mr. Bryan reported that Intercity opposes any changes in the zoned use for these properties. He stated that any change would diminish the value of the property and would be contrary to Texaszoning laws. Don Irwin, 4035 Riley, commented that he was attending the meeting to support his neighbors. He asked that the City Council approve the proposed amendment. Jeanie Eymontt, 3019 Pittsburg, asked Mr. Bryan ifIntercity Investment was planning to sell the property. Mr. Bryan responded that the property was under contract with Trammel Crow and would change hands in June. He commented that Trammel Crow had the same desires as Intercity in that they opposed any zoning change. David Cole, 4109 Cason, commented that a special exception was granted for the parking lot in 1993 but Intercity was not following the terms and conditions. Mr. Bryan addressed the maintenance of the parking lot and landscaping. There being no more persons wishing to be heard, a motion was made by Council Member Grubb, seconded by Council Member May, that all statements, exhibits and documents be made a partofthe official record ofthis hearing and to close the public hearing. 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 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 8:30 p.m. 2 CITIZEN COMMENTS: Mayor Lewis invited citizens who wished to address the City Council to come forward as their names were called. Alan Helfman, 4807 Kirby, inquired if the City was interested in selling the propertY located at Dincans and Westpark. Tom Hedrick, 3602 Plumb, addressed the repair of the sewer lines at Tangley and Plumb. He requested that a temporary line be constructed while the project is being completed. Daniel Friedman, 3523 Tangley, encouraged the City Council to approve the emergency repair ofthe sewer line at Tangley and Plumb. ORDINANCE DESIGNATING AND NAMING STREETS: Matters related to the second and fmal reading of Ordinance No. 1617. Mayor Lewis read the caption of the Ordinance as follows: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING, DESIGNATING AND NAMING TWO STREETS AND CONTAINING FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT Copies of Ordinance No. 1617, in the form proposed for adoption, were available in the Council Chambers. Ordinance No. 1617 names two new streets "Spelman Street" and "Jane Austen Street". The new streets are in the triangular area bounded by Weslayan, Browning and Bissonnet Streets. A motion was made by Council Member Ballanfant, seconded by Council Member Grubb, to approve Ordinance No. 1617 on the second and final reading. A vote was taken on the motion with the following result: Voting Aye: Mayor Lewis, Council Members Ballanfant, Bertini, Grubb and May None None V oting Nay: Absent: REPAIR OF SEWER LINES: Matters related to the repair of sewer lines located on Tangley and Plumb Streets and authorization to award a contract with an estimated cost of $325,000 to the lowest responsible bidder. 3 ~-,- ~_---............- .~ ~I:I,.~ .~ ~..-....J..lILIL1.- ,'. n:mlJlnnmmmllItrl~'T . Ed Menville, Public Works Director, reported that a resident located at the corner of Mercer and Tangley has been experiencing sewer problems caused by the gradual deterioration of the City's sewer main located in her rear yard utility easement. Recent investigations conducted by Mr. Pat Walters, Water Superintendent, reveal that the line is now in a serious state of deterioration. The deterioration of this main is serious enough and in a location to warrant moving forward with a portion of the sewer line replacement program planned for Priority Area 7 A. While the City has removed any health hazard by using bypass pumping, this is only a temporary aid and the line needs to be replaced as soon as possible. Bid opening is scheduled for Friday, May 28, 1999 and would normally be presented to Council for bid award on June 14, 1999. Due to the nature of this problem, staff is requesting authorization to award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder prior to this meeting, subject to review of the contract documents by the City Attorney. The replacement is estimated to cost $325,000. This project is funded from the sale of revenue bonds for Priority Area 7 A contained in the 1999 infrastructure CIP budget. A motion was made by Council Member Grubb, seconded by Council Member Bertini, to award a contract to the lowest responsible bidder at an estimated cost of $325,000 subject to review of the contract documents by the City Attorney. 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: CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: Matters related to the minutes of the Workshop and Regular Sessions conducted on May 10, 1999. A motion was made by Council Member May, seconded by Council Member Grubb, to approve the minutes as presented. 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: 4 li 1.Jlll '_JikOltrl ~[];.I I JllLllHI _ __~.:L.J-.:.lllUl.r ,~'lIrntnll1l'll1llllllll'r~- m. STAFF REPORT: Police Chief Gary Brye reported on the homicides in Weimar, Texas. He stated that the F.B.I. and Texas Rangers were involved in the case. COUNCIL COMMENTS: Council Member Bertini encouraged Godspeed to the Police Chief. Council MemberBallanfant commented that the emergency sewer replacement on Tangley supported the need to accelerate the infrastructure replacement program. ADJOURNMENT: 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 Regular Session adjourned at 8:47 p.m. 5 " ",,,,,,,"",,-"A_..., . 1.1_ 1,.al.1i .,I'lIn rr--"II! I 11M < 1.1". ,i:dd!lItlrl , ,'- nlil'l1nmt'lrllll'!rlm'~'