HomeMy WebLinkAbout071713 CC Workshop MinThe City of West University Place
A Neighborhood City
CITY COUNCIL
STAFF
Bob Fry, Mnpe
Michael Rm; Cay Menge[
%son Sample, MayorPm Tem
Alan Pmw, Cay Albmry
FA 11taNwn, Cwncilmemher
Thelma Lenz, Cily Secretary
Joan Midi Caumilmemher
Dick Yeblq Coonolmember
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
The City Council of the City of West University Place met in speci fl000rkshop session on
Wednesday, July 17, 201 In the Municipal Building, 3800 University Boulevard, West UnNemity
Place, Texas beginning at 1:30 p.m.
Agenda Items were as follows:
SPECIAL MEETINGIWORKSHOP (Conference RcOm)
Call to Burger. Mayor Fry called the meeting to older at 1:39 ann, pm in the Conference Room.
Council and Staff in attendance were: Mayor Pro Tern Sample, Councilmembere Johnson and Yehle,
City Manager Ross, Assistant City Manager /Public Works Director Peifer, City Secretary Lenz. Police
Chief Walker, Executive Assistant Moody, Intern Abraham Zomlla and Intem James Shoals.
1. 20132015 CM Council Goals
Matters related to the City Council's goals for 2013 -2015 and other related matters . coach, Discuss
add finalize City Council's goes;.
After discussion, the following goals were finalized
L Complete College Avenuckella re Blvd Drainage Project - obtain remaining 9.1 acre-feet of
detention in oNer to remove ouffall lesmi
2. City Charier Amendments - Finalize amendments and prepare for November 2013 Charter
Election, including a public information ini8ative.
3. Para Master Plan - Update plan, including recommendations for acquisition and
development of any new parkland Also include a Parks and Repetition naming rights policy
as part of this update.
0. Update commercial component of zoning ordinance including all current and potential
commercial areas.
5. Evaluate The Friends of West University Parts Fund policies and bylaws to reassess their
son and consider modifying to include the ability to launch a capita ce
l mpagn that could
be utilized for the purchase of parkland.
City Caunpl Minutes, July 1], 2013
6. Evaluate the need for a City Comprehensive Plan delete.
]. Evaluate and recommend ways to recognize and promote West U businesses.
8. Review ordinances regarding placement and specifications of electronic signage, possibly
differentiating between signage in commercial and residential areas.
9. Evaluate We Community Rating System for flood insurance to departure the cost and
potential benefit of City participation.
10. Comma to evaluate ways to improve communication with residents and recommend any
beneficial changes including social media and click West).
11. Promote the Community Emergency Response Team (GERT) Program.
12. Research recreation programs and activities for 'tweens "(10- 15 year ads).
13. Explore oppommi0es for West U high school youths to padidpate in a Mayor's Youth Council.
14. Evaluate the City's gateway signage and re mend any needed changes. Goal includes
developing a statement of principles for signage to delineate West U from the surrounding
areas.
15. Continue public campaign to discourage parking over sidewalks.
16. Evaluate and recommend ways W increase recycling particpation.
IT Evaluate and make recommendations for Inte n program including the evaluation of adding an
accountant intern.
Councilmember Johnson moved to approve the 2013 -2015 goals as outlined. Coundlmember
Heathcod seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Fry, Sample, Heath ral Johnson, Yehle
Noes: None
Absent: None
2. Boards and Commissions
Matters related to the City Boards and Commissions. Recommended Action. Discuss arm take any
detirzH Scion.
City Manager Ross explained that this item is on the agenda to inquire as to how Council would like
to proceed He said it is staffs recommendation that, though current members are not guaranteed a
position, Council not re- interview current members and only interview only new applicants. It
appeared that Council was in agreement that current appdintees who are reapplyingwould not be re-
interviewed.
City Secretary Lenz said she has conceded current boardkonmission members to determine if they
re still interested in serving. She saitl she will publish a press release in the newspaper W solid
new applicants, as well as post it on the City's website and via social media.
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City Counel Minutes, July 19,2013
As requested by Mayor Fry, City Secretary Lenz wintered that she mull add an Executive Session
to the Workshop Agenda for August 12, 2013, to discuss the imptory board/commissions.
3. Reschedule July 22nd Regular City Couneil Making
Matters related to changing the July 22 Council meeting to July 17 , slatling at 2:3o p.m.
Recommentle l AcKw Change the Jury 22 Cooned meeNg to July 17, starting at 230 p. m.
Councilmember Heelhtmti moved b approve changing the July 22nd regular City Council Meeting
to July 1Y°, beginning at 2:30 p.m. Councilmember Johnson secontled the motion. MOMON
PASSED.
Ayes: Fry, Sample, HeaOCOtt, Johnson, Yehle
Noes: None
Amount: None
At 2:05 p.m., Councilmember Johnson moved to close the Workshop. Councilmember HeeMCOn
seconded Me motion. MOMON PASSED.
Ayes: Fry, Sample, HeaMCOd, Johnson, Yehle
Noes: None
Absent: None
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