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HomeMy WebLinkAbout102218 CC MinThe City of West University Place A Neighborhood City CITY COUNCIL STAFF Susan Sample, Mayor M. Chris Peifer, City Manager Vacant, Mayor Pro Tem Alan Petrov, City Attorney Bob Higley, Councilmember Thelma Gilliam, City Secretary Kellye Burke, Councilmember Mardi Turner, Councilmember CITY COUNCIL ACTION MINUTES The City Council of the City of West University Place, Texas, met in a workshop and regular session on Monday, October 22, 2018, in the Municipal Building, 3800 University, West University Place, Texas beginning at approximately 6:00 p.m. Workshop Agenda was as follows: Call to Order. Mayor Sample called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Council and Staff in attendance were: Councilmembers Burke, Higley, and Turner, City Manager Peifer, and City Secretary Gilliam 1. Discussion Regarding Appointment of Member to City Council Matters related to the discussion regarding possible appointment of a councilmember to fill the vacancy due to Wayne Franklin’s resignation. Recommended Action: Discuss and take any desired action. Discussion held in closed session per Agenda Item 2. 2. Recess Workshop and Convene Executive Session in Council Conference Room Notice is hereby given that the City Council will convene into executive session in accordance with the following provisions of Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code: Councilmember Turner moved to recess the workshop and convene into executive session in accordance with Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code, in order to deliberate the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee: Councilmember. Councilmember Burke seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Sample, Burke, Higley, Turner Noes: None Absent: None 3. Close Executive Session and Adjourn Workshop Matters related to closing the executive session and adjourning the workshop. At approximately 6:34 p.m., Councilmember Burke moved to close the executive session; and, with no action to take, moved to adjourn the workshop. Councilmember Turner seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Sample, Burke, Higley, Turner Noes: None Absent: None City Council Meeting Action Minutes, October 22, 2018. 2 of 4 Call to Order. Mayor Sample called the meeting to order at approximately 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. Council and Staff in attendance were: Councilmembers Burke, Higley, and Turner, City Manager Peifer, and City Secretary Gilliam, Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director Beach, Parks and Recreation Director White, Finance Director Kalka, Treasurer Nicholson and Communications Director Jett. Gregg Thompson with Tri-Sports and Richard Wilson, Chair of the Zoning and Planning Commission, were also in attendance. Pledge of Allegiance: Members of Cub Scout Pack 806 led the Pledge. Notice of Meeting: City Secretary Gilliam confirmed that the notice of the meeting was duly posted in accordance with the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551. Regular Meeting Agenda items were as follows: 4. Consider Appointing Member to City Council Matters related to the appointment of a councilmember to fill the vacancy due to Wayne Franklin’s resignation. Recommended Action: Discuss and take any desired action. City Council No action taken. 5. Public Comments This was an opportunity for citizens to speak to Council relating to agenda and non-agenda items. The following spoke during public comments: • Brennan Reilly, 3731 Rice, spoke regarding the AT&T rezoning application. • Alida Drewes, 6112 Fordham, spoke about bullying 6. AT&T Rezone Application Matters related to the consideration of an ordinance calling for a joint public hearing as proposed by the Zoning and Planning Commission. Recommended Action: Discuss and take any desired action. Mr. Dave Beach, Assistant City Manager/Public Works Director and Mr. Richard Wilson, Chair of the Zoning and Planning Commission The following spoke on the AT&T issue: • Ken Hoffman, 4212 Ruskin, spoke in opposition of the joint public hearing. • Robert Grossman, 4103 Ruskin, spoke in opposition of the joint public hearing. • David Cole, 4104 Cason, spoke in opposition of the joint public hearing. • Eric Darnauer, 4016 Ruskin, spoke in opposition of the joint public hearing. • Patricia Darnauer, 4016 Ruskin, spoke in opposition of the joint public hearing. • Terence Lynch, 4112, spoke in opposition of the joint public hearing. • Anthony Marre, Wilson Cribbs and Goren on behalf of AT&T, spoke to ask for the opportunity to be heard at the joint public hearing. • Stacy Canady, Assistant Vice President with AT&T, spoke to request the joint public hearing on the zoning request. • Jennifer Black, 4040 Ruskin, spoke in favor of the joint public hearing. • Simona Patrue, 4024 Ruskin, spoke in opposition of the joint public hearing. City Council Meeting Action Minutes, October 22, 2018. 3 of 4 Councilmember Burke moved to approve calling a joint public hearing between the City Council and the Zoning and Planning Commission to hear more information and comments regarding the application. Councilmember Turner seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Sample, Burke, Turner Noes: Higley Absent: None 7. Tri-Sports Memorandum of Understanding Matters related to a Memorandum of Understanding between Tri-Sports and the City of West University Place. Recommended Action: Approve Memorandum of Understanding with Tri-Sports. Ms. Susan White, Parks and Recreation Director Councilmember Higley moved to authorize the City Manager to direct the Parks and Recreation Director to execute the 2019 Memorandum of Understanding between the City of West University Place and the Tri-Sports Association. Councilmember Burke seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Sample, Burke, Higley, Turner Noes: None Absent: None 8. West U Aquatics Club/Piranhas Swim Team Memorandum of Understanding Matters related to a Memorandum of Understanding between the West U Aquatics Swim Team (DBA Piranhas Swim Team) and the City of West University Place. Recommended Action: Approve Memorandum of Understanding with the West U Aquatics Swim Team/Piranhas Swim Team. Councilmember Higley moved to authorize the City Manager to direct the Parks and Recreation Director to execute the 2019 Memorandum of Understanding between the City of West University Place and the West University Aquatic Club/Piranhas Swim Team. Councilmember Burke seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Sample, Burke, Higley, Turner Noes: None Absent: None 9. West U Baptist Church Memorandum of Understanding Matters related to a Memorandum of Understanding between the West U Baptist Church and the City of West University Place. Recommended Action: Approve Memorandum of Understanding with the West U Baptist Church. Ms. Susan White, Parks and Recreation Director After discussion, there was no action taken. Currently scheduled to be discussed and/or approved at the 11/05/18 meeting. 10. Consent Agenda All Consent Agenda items were considered to be routine by the City Council and was enacted by one motion. City Council Meeting Action Minutes, October 22, 2018. 4 of 4 A. City Council Minutes Approve City Council Action Minutes for the Special Meeting of October 1, 2018, the Regular Meeting October 8, 2018, and the special meeting of October 15, 2018. Recommended Action: Approve Minutes. Ms. Thelma Gilliam, City Secretary B. Ordinance Dedicating Jennie Elizabeth Hughes Park as Parkland Matters related to the second and final reading of an ordinance dedicating Elizabeth Hughes Park as a public park. Recommended Action: Approve ordinance dedicating Elizabeth Hughes Park as a Public Park on the second and final reading. Ms. Susan White, Parks and Recreation Director C. Ordinance Regarding Park Curfew Hours Matters related to discussion and approval of an ordinance regarding Park Curfew Hours on the second and final reading. Recommended Action: Approve ordinance designating park curfew hours on the second and final reading. Ms. Susan White, Parks and Recreation Director D. Quarterly Investment Report Matters related to Council receiving the City’s Quarterly Investment Report. Recommended Action: Discuss and take any desired action. Mr. Harrison Nicholson, Treasurer E. Ordinance Adopting the 2019 Fee Schedule Matters related to adoption of the City’s Fee Schedule on second and final reading. Recommended Action: Approve ordinance adopting the City’s 2019 Fee Schedule on second and final reading. Ms. Marie Kalka, Finance Director F. Appointment to the Friends of West U Parks Fund, Inc. Matters related to a resolution appointing Stephen Olson to Position 15 of the Friends of West U Parks Fund, Inc. Recommended Action: Adopt resolution appointing Stephen Olson to Position 15 of the Friends of West U Parks Fund, Inc. Ms. Susan White, Parks and Recreation Director Councilmember Turner moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Councilmember Higley seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Sample, Burke, Higley, Turner Noes: None Absent: None 11. Adjourn With no other matters before Council, Councilmember Turner moved to adjourn the meeting at approximately 8:02 p.m. Councilmember Higley seconded the motion. MOTION PASSED. Ayes: Sample, Burke, Higley, Turner Noes: None Absent: None November 5, 2018 Prepared by: Thelma A. Gilliam, TRMC, City Secretary Council Approval Date