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CITY COUNCIL
Susan Sample, Mayor
Bob Kelly, Mayor Pro Tern
Burt Ballanfant, Councilmember
Brennan Reilly, Councilmember
Mardi Turner. Councilmember
of West University Place
STAFF
M. Chris Peifer, City Manager
Alan Petrov, City Attorney
Thelma Gilliam, City Secretary
CITY COUNCIL MEETING ACTION MINUTES
Audio of this meeting in its entirety is on the City's website
The City Council of the City of West University Place, Texas, met in regular session on Monday,
February 27, 2017, in the Municipal Building, 3800 University, West University Place, Texas beginning
at 6:30 p.m.
Agenda Items were as follows:
Call to Order. Mayor Sample called the meeting to order at approximately 6:30 p.m. in the Council
Chambers. Council and Staff in attendance were: Mayor Pro Tern Kelly, Councilmembers Ballanfant,
Reilly and Turner, City Manager Peifer, City Secretary Gilliam, City Attorney Petrov, Public Works
Director Beach, Interim Finance Director Bogart, Fire Chief Taylor, and Police Chief Walker.
Councilmember Turner led the Pledge of Allegiance.
City Secretary Gilliam confirmed that the notice of this meeting was duly posted in accordance with the
Texas Government Code, Chapter 551.
1. Sister City
Matters related to a presentation and discussion regarding a possible Sister City relationship with
Sisak, Croatia. Mayor Pro Tem Bob Kelly and Councilmember Brennan Reilly
Mayor Pro Tern Kelly will get with resident Phil Berquist and staff to draft a resolution to bring
back before Council.
2. Public Comments
This was an opportunity for citizens to speak to Council relating to agenda and non - agenda items.
3. Public Hearings
Continuation of the public hearings concerning proposed zoning ordinance amendments related
to building site designations, curb cuts, the definition of schools, through lots and parking in the
Town Center Commercial District.
Mayor Sample opened the public hearings at 6:55 p.m.
Councilmember Reilly moved to close the public hearings at 7:44 p.m. Mayor Pro Tern Kelly
seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Kelly, Ballanfant, Reilly, Turner
Noes: None
Absent: None
City Council Meeting Minutes, February 27, 2017
4. Various Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments
Matters related to an ordinance adopting amendments to the Zoning Ordinance regarding building
site designations; the definition of school use; curb cuts; and through lots. Recommended Action:
Approve ordinance on the first of two readings.
Councilmember Reilly moved to approve an amendment to the ordinance so that the sunset
period ends on May 31, 2022, which is the end of that school year. Councilmember Ballanfant
seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Kelly, Ballanfant, Reilly
Noes: Sample, Turner
Absent: None
Councilmember Reilly moved to adopt the proposed ordinance as amended on the first of two
readings. Mayor Pro Tem Kelly seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Kelly, Ballanfant, Reilly, Turner
Noes: None
Absent: None
5. Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment Relating to Town Center Parking
Matters related to an ordinance adopting amendments to the Zoning Ordinance as it relates to the
minimum number of parking spaces required in the Town Center Commercial District.
Recommended Action: Approve ordinance on the first of two readings.
Councilmember Reilly moved to amend the ordinance by striking the words "if the ZBA finds that
Items (i) and (ii) above" from the first sentence of the third paragraph of Section 12 -103 (c) so that
the sentence will end at the period after etcetera. Mayor Pro Tem Kelly seconded the motion.
MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Kelly, Ballanfant, Reilly, Turner
Noes: None
Absent: None
Councilmember Reilly moved to amend the parking requirements of the ordinance to change
Section 10 -100 under the row starting "all other types of spaces and uses in the TCC District'
from 2.5 spaces per 1,000 square feet to 3.5 spaces per 1,000 square feet. Mayor Pro Tem Kelly
seconded the motion.
Councilmember Reilly withdrew his motion and Mayor Pro Tem Kelly withdrew his second.
Councilmember Reilly moved to modify Section 10 -100, Off - Street Parking, to replace the
reference to 2.5 parking spaces to 4 parking spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area for
use other than dine -in food services with seating. Councilmember Turner seconded the motion.
MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Kelly, Ballanfant, Reilly, Turner
Noes: None
Absent: None
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Councilmember Reilly moved that Council approve the proposed zoning ordinance amendment
relating Town Center parking as amended by the two amendments approved tonight. Mayor Pro
Tem Kelly seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Kelly, Ballanfant, Reilly, Turner
Noes: None
Absent: None
6. Interlocal Agreement
Matters related to an Interlocal Agreement with Frisco, Texas, for purchasing goods and services.
Recommended Action: Approve Interlocal Agreement with Frisco, Texas for purchasing goods and
services.
Mayor Pro Tem Kelly moved to approve the Interlocal Agreement with Frisco, Texas.
Councilmember Ballanfant seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Kelly, Ballanfant, Reilly, Turner
Noes: None
Absent: None
7. Future Agenda Items
Matters related to future agenda items. Recommended Action: Discuss and take any desired action.
City Council
Councilmember Reilly requested that a discussion to be added to the next council meeting
regarding more substantial recognition to retiring Parks and Recreation Director Tim O'Connor for
his services to the City and for his oversight in rebuilding the City's two significant park resources.
Mayor Pro Tem Kelly seconded the request.
8. 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 City Council Minutes of February 13, 2017. Recommended Action: Approve Minutes.
B. Amending Section 2 -133 of the Code of Ordinances
Matters related to an ordinance amending Section 2 -133 of the Code of Ordinances to change
City Treasurer to Finance Director. Recommended Action: Approve ordinance amending Section
2 -133 of the Code of Ordinance to change City Treasurer to Finance Director on the second and final
reading.
Councilmember Ballanfant moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Mayor Pro Tem
Kelly seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Kelly, Ballanfant, Reilly, Turner
Noes: None
Absent: None
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9. Adjourn
Mayor Pro Tern Kelly moved to adjourn at approximately 8:45 p.m. Councilmember Reilly
seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Kelly, Ballanfant, Reilly, Turner
Noes: None
Absent: None �Iq/�Q
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