HomeMy WebLinkAbout021119 CC MinThe City of West University Place
A Neighborhood City
CITY COUNCIL STAFF
Susan Sample, Mayor David J. Beach , City Manager
Mardi Turner , Mayor Pro Tem Alan Petrov, City Attorney
Bob Higley, Councilmember Thelma Gilliam, City Secretary
Kellye Burke, Councilmember
Kevin Boyle , Councilmember
CITY COUNCIL ACTION MINUTES
MINUTOS DE ACCIÓN DEL CONSEJO DE LA CIUDAD
The City Council of the City of West University Place, Texas, met in a workshop and a regular meeting on
Monday, February 19 , 2019 , in the Municipal Building, 3800 University, West University Place .
El Ayuntamiento de la ciudad de West University Place, Texas, se reunió en un taller y una reunión
ordinaria el lunes 19 de febrero de 2019, en el edificio municipal, 3800 Universidad, West University
Place.
Regular Meeting Agenda
Call to Order. Mayor Sample called the special mee ting to order at approximately 6:30 p.m. in the
Council Chambers. Counci l and Staff in attendan ce were: Mayor Pro Tem Turner, Co uncilmembers
Burke , Higley , and Boyle, City Manager Beach, City Secretary Gilliam, City Attorney Petrov, Police Chief
Walker, Finance Director Kalka , and Communications Director Jett
City Secretary Gilliam confirmed that t he Notice of the meeting was posted as required by law.
Boy Scout Nicolas Thompson with Troop 55 led the Pledge.
1. Public Comments
This was an opportunity for citizens to speak to Council relating to agenda and non -agenda items.
Alida Drews , 6112 Fordham, spoke on various issues.
Court Koennig, AT&T Representative, spoke to say he was in attendance to answer any questions.
2. Land Use and Zoning Discussion
Matters related to City Council discussion about the current process for zoning and land use issues
in the City and recommendation to the Zoning and Planning Commission on modifications to the
rules of procedure and ordinances. Recommended Action: Discus s and take any desired action. Mayor
Susan Sample and City Council
No action taken.
3. Ordinances Calling the May 4, 2019 General and Special Elections
Matters related to ordinances calling for the 2019 General Election and Special Charter Election.
Reco mmended Action: Approve ordinances calling the General and Special Elections on second and final
reading. City Attorney Alan Petrov, Ms. Katherine Brem, Charter Review Committee Chair, and Ms.
Thelma Gilliam, City Secretary
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Ordenanzas convocando las elecciones generales y especiales del 4 de mayo de 2019
Asuntos relacionados con las ordenanzas que piden la Elección General de 2019 y la Elección de la
Carta Especial. Acción recomendada: aprobar las ordenanzas que convocan las elecciones generales y
especiales en segunda y última lectura. El abogado de la ciudad Alan Petrov, la Sra. Katherine Brem,
Presidenta del Comité de Revisión de la Carta, y la Sra. Thelma Gilliam, Secretaria de la Ciudad [véase
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Coun cilmember Boyle moved to adopt the ordinance calling the special election for the purpose of
submitting proposed Charter amendments , with the exception of Section 7.07 (issuance of bonds
and other obligations of the City). Councilmember Higley seconded the motion. MOTION PASS ED.
Ayes: Sample, Turner, Burke, Higley, Boyle
Noes: None
Absent: None
El Concejal Boyle se movió para adoptar la ordenanza que llama a la elección especial con el
propósito de presentar las enmiendas propuestas a la Carta, con la excep ción de la Sección 7.07
(emisión de bonos y otras obligaciones de la Ciudad). El concejal Higley secundó la moción.
MOVIMIENTO APROBADO.
Sí: Sample , Turner, Burke, Higley, Boyle
Noes: Ninguno
Ausente: Ninguno
Councilmember Higley moved to (1) a dopt the ordinance calling the General Election and approve
contracting with Harris County to conduct the election; (2) t ake any desired action regarding the
Special Election ordinance for May 4, 2019 (which was done in a previous motion ) and approve
contr acting with Harris County to conduct the election ; and (3) a uthorize the Ci ty M anager to take
any action necessary for Harris County to host the City’s May 2019 elections. Councilmember Burke
seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Turn er, Burke, Higley, Boyle
Noes: None
Absent: None
El Con cejal Higley se movió para (1) a doptar la ordenanza que llama a la Elección General y
aprobar el contrato con el Condado de Harris para llevar a cabo la elección; (2) tomar cualquier
acción deseada con respecto a la ordenanza de Elección Especial para el 4 de mayo de 2019 (que
se realizó en una moción anterior) y aprobar la contratación con el Condado de Harris para llevar a
cabo la elección; y (3) autorizar al Administrador de la Ciudad a tomar las medidas necesarias para
que el Condado de Harris organice las elecciones de mayo de 2019 d e la Ciudad. El concejal Burke
secundó la moción. MOVIMIENTO APROBADO.
Sí: Sample , Turner, Burke, Higley, Boyle
Noes: Ninguno
Ausente: Ninguno
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4. Paperless Utility Billing
Matters related to informational presentation on paperless utility billing. Recom mended Action: No
action required. Ms. Marie Kalka, Finance Director
No action taken.
5. Tree Trust Program Budget Transfer
Matters related to a budget transfer for the Tree Trust Program. Recommended Action: Allow for a
budget transfer for the Tree Trust Program. Ms. Diane White, Interim Public Works Director
Mayor Pro Tem Turner moved to allocate an additional $15,000 from the Tree Trust account for the
Tree Planting P rogram. Councilmem ber Higley seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Turner, Burke, Higley, Boyle
Noes: None
Absent: None
6. House Bill 789 Resolution
Matters related to a resolution supporting House Bill 789 relating to the height of billboard signs.
Recommended Action: Discuss and take any desired action. Susan Sample, Mayor
Councilmember Burke moved to approve the resolution supporting House Bill 789. Mayor Pro Tem
Turner seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Turner, Burke, Higley, Boyle
Noes: None
Absent: None
7. 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 Counci l 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 Meeting Minutes of January 28, 2019.
Councilmember Higley moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Councilmember Burke
seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Turner, Burke, Higley, Boyle
Noes: None
Absent: None
8. Adjourn
With no other business before th e Council, Councilmember Higley moved to adjourn the meeting at
7:45 p.m. Councilmember Burke seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED.
Ayes: Sample, Turner, Burke, Higley, Boyle
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Noes: None
Absent: None
Prepared by: Thelma A. Gilliam, TRMC, City Secretary
Council Approved: February 25, 2019