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Home My WebLink About051214 CC MinThe City of West University Place A Neighborhood City CITY COUNCIL Bob Fry, Mayor Susan Sample, Mayor Pro Tem Ed Heathcott, Councilmember Joan Johnson, Councilmember Dick Yehle, Councilmember STAFF Michael Ross, City Manager Alan Petrov, City Attorney Thelma Lenz, City Secretary CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES The City Council of the City of West University Place, Texas, met in a workshop and regular session on Monday, May 12, 2014, in the Municipal Building, 3800 University, West University Place, Texas beginning at 6:15 p.m. SPECIAL MEETINGIWORKSHOP Agenda Items were as follows: Call to Order. Mayor Pro Tern Sample called the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m. in the Conference Room. Council and Staff in attendance were: Councilmembers Heathcott, Johnson and Yehle, Assistant City Manager /Public Works Director Peifer, City Secretary Lenz, City Attorney Petrov, JRPB, Police Chief Walker, and Marshall Clinkscales, City's Commercial Real Estate Broker. Mayor Fry was absent. At 6:15 p.m., Mayor Pro Tern Sample moved to recess the Special Meeting/Workshop and convene into Executive Session. In Executive Session with Council were Mr. Ross, Ms. Lenz, Mr. Peifer, Mr. Petrov and Mr. Clinkscales. The following was discussed: 1. Westpark Property Lease Agreement Matters related to the City -owned property on Westpark, between Wakeforest Street and Dincans Street. Recommended Action: Discuss and take any desired action. Discussion of this item was held in closed executive session in accordance with Section 551.072 in Chapter 551, Open Meetings Act, of the Texas Government Code (discussion about the value or transfer of real property and other real estate matters) and Section 551.071 in Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code (consultation with legal counsel to seek or receive legal advice). After discussion at 6:30 p.m. Mayor Pro Tern Sample moved to close the Executive Session and reconvene the Special Meeting/Workshop. Councilmember Johnson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Sample, Heathcott, Johnson, Yehle Noes: None Absent: Fry City Council Minutes, May 12, 2014 Councilmember Yehle moved to authorize the City Manager to execute the West Park property Lease Agreement between the City and Goode Company. Councilmember Heathcott seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Sample, Heathcott, Johnson, Yehle Noes: None Absent: Fry With no further business to discuss in the Special Meeting/Workshop, Councilmember Yehle moved to adjourn. Councilmember Johnson seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Sample, Heathcott, Johnson, Yehle Noes: None Absent: Fry REGULAR MEETING (6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers) Agenda items are as follows: Call to Order. Mayor Pro Tem Sample called the meeting to order at 6:33 p.m. Council and Staff in attendance were: Councilmembers Heathcott, Johnson and Yehle, Assistant City Manager /Public Works Director Peifer, City Secretary Lenz, City Attorney Petrov, JRPB, and Police Chief Walker. Mayor Fry was absent. Councilmember Johnson led the Pledge of Allegiance. Secretary Lenz confirmed that the Notice of the workshop and regular meetings was duly posted in accordance with the Texas Govemment Code, Chapter 551. 2. Public Comments This is an opportunity for citizens to speak to Council relating to agenda and non - agenda items. There were no public comments. 3. Siqns and Garbage Ordinances Matters related to amending Chapters 6 and 38 of the Code of Ordinances by amending Sections 6 -19 and 6 -20 regarding signs; and by amending Section 38 -55 regarding trash containers and trash enclosures; containing findings and other provisions relating to the subject. Recommended Action: Approve ordinance on the first of two readings Assistant City Manager /Public Works Director Peifer presented this item. He said while reviewing the Code of Ordinances, staff found several areas which require greater clarification to ensure enforceability and ease of use by both the staff and the public. He said the amendments being proposed tonight are to add sign definitions, specifically to prohibit certain signs, as well as add provisions for lids on publicly used trash containers and specify trash enclosure regulations, such as size, location, screening, materials and gates. 2 of 4 City Council Minutes, May 12, 2014 Mr. Peifer said the amendments are housekeeping measures and do not vary greatly from our interpretation and practice. Councilmember Yehle confirmed with Mr. Peifer that the changes to the sign ordinance will not affect the City's permitting requirements or what the signs will look like. With respect to the trash containers, Mr. Yehle said there is a provision in Section 38 -55 of the ordinance, which states the time of day residents can empty the containers. He asked if this should be an opportunity to think about linking that provision with the City's Quiet Hour times. He said the quiet hours do not allow working on a Sunday morning, yet this ordinance will allow it. Mr. Peifer said staff will revisit the ordinance and make any changes, if necessary, for second reading. Councilmember Johnson moved to accept the proposed amendments to Chapters 6 and 8 of the Code of Ordinances on the first of two readings. Councilmember Yehle seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Sample, Heathcott, Johnson, Yehle Noes: None Absent: Fry 4. Consent Agenda All Consent Agenda items listed are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council member requests in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered in its normal sequence on the agenda. A. City Council Minutes Approve Minutes of April 28, 2014 City Council Meeting. Recommended Action: Approve Minutes. B. Bio- Solids Hauling and Disposal Contract Matters related to a contract for Bio Solids Hauling and Disposal. Recommended Action: Approve contract. Councilmember Heathcott moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Councilmember Yehle seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Sample, Heathcott, Johnson, Yehle Noes: None Absent: Fry 5. Council /City Manager Reports Councilmember Yehle stated that Metro has announced a plan to redesign its bus system. He said West U is affected by this in that (1) Bus #18 on Kirby, which currently runs from downtown to Reliant, will now truncate at University Boulevard and run into the Medical Center, (2) Bus #73 that comes from the Medical Center to the Galleria, through the middle of West U, will be eliminated, and (3) a bus route that runs all the way along Weslayan, from the transit center near Meyerland to the Northwest Transit Center will be added. He said, with 3 of 4 0 City Council Minutes, May 12, 2014 these changes, the City will have a new bus line and traffic situation (along Weslayan) to consider. Councilmember Yehle said Metro will be holding public hearings for residents interested in commenting on the issue and City Manager Ross said staff will keep up to date with the status and will keep Council informed. City Manager Ross announced that Councilmember Johnson will be sworn in as President of the Harris County Mayors' and Councils' Association at its meeting on May 15, 2014. 6. Adiourn. With no further business, Councilmember Yehle moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:42 p.m. Councilmember Heathcott seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Sample, Heathcott, Johnson, Yehle aft fd�� Noes: None bsent: Fry r tiaqi a A. Lenz, City 4of4 Date Appro d