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Home My WebLink About072803R CC Min CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION MONDAY, JULY 28, 2003 MUNICIPAL BUILDING 3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD. 6:30 P.M. The City Council convened in Regular Session in the Municipal Building Council Chambers (3800 University Blvd.) on July 28, 2003, with the following members present: Mayor Ballanfant presiding, Council Members Segal, Fogler and Woods. The City Manager, City Secretary, City Attorney and Parks and Recreation Director were also present. Council Member Farley was absent The notice for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Texas Government Code, th Chapter 551, on the 24 day of July 2003 at 3:45 p.m. Formal Session Public hearing. A Public Hearing was held before the Zoning and Planning Commission and the City Council of the City of West University Place, Texas. The purpose for the hearing was to provide an opportunity for parties in interest and citizens to be heard in relation to a proposal to amend the City?s Zoning Ordinance relating to temporary corner site access. Mayor Ballanfant called the public hearing before the City Council to order. Stephen Pohl, Chair of the Zoning and Planning Commission, called the public hearing before the Commission to order. Members present were Dick Yehle, Mark Boucher, and Steve Brown. Mr. Pohl requested that City Secretary Kaylynn Holloway report as to the notices of the hearing. Ms. Holloway stated that the notices for the hearing were posted in accordance with the requirements of the State Law. City Attorney Jim Dougherty explained the proposed amendments. Members of the public were invited to ask questions or speak concerning the proposed amendments. City Council Regular Session, July 28, 2003 There being no persons wishing to speak, a motion was made by Commission Member Yehle, seconded by Commission Member Brown, to make all statements, exhibits and documents a part of the official record of this hearing and to close the public hearing. A vote was taken on the motion with the following result: Voting Aye: Commission members Pohl, Boucher, Brown and Yehle Voting Nay: None Absent: Commission members Nelson, Stewart and Whitlock Citizen Comments. Mayor Ballanfant invited citizens who wished to address the City Council to come forward as their names were called. Hetal Sheth, 5151 Edloe, spoke to the City Council about partnering with the City of West University Place for a Green Market Urban Harvest. She requested that the City help their committee find a location to sell their produce. Council Member Segal requested that the parties to the Committee submit the articles of incorporation, the request for the IRS tax exemption and the most recently filed Form 990. Toll road. Matters related to a proposed toll road including Resolution No. 2003-07. Mayor Ballanfant read the caption of Resolution No. 2003-07 as follows: A resolution of the City Council of the City of West University Place, Texas, requesting that the Harris County Commissioners Court and the Harris County Toll Road Authority oppose the funding of, study of, and/or development of a toll road or other managed lane- type facility along the SP Rail Corridor (commonly known as the ?Union Pacific Railroad Route?) between North Interstate Highway 610 and South Interstate Highway 610 adjacent to the western border of the City of West University Place, Texas. The City Council suggested changes to the Resolution including opposition to any future funding or future development of a Toll Road. A motion was made by Council Member Fogler, seconded by Council Member Woods, to adopt Resolution No. 2003-07 as amended. A vote was taken on the motion with the following result: 2 City Council Regular Session, July 28, 2003 Voting Aye: Mayor Ballanfant, Council Members Segal, Fogler and Woods Voting Nay: None Absent: Council Member Farley Procedural rules. Matters related to procedural rules for the City Council including Ordinance No. 1747. Mayor Ballanfant read the caption of Ordinance No. 1747 as follows: An ordinance adopting procedural rules for the City Council of the City of West University Place, Texas; amending the code of ordinances; and containing findings and provisions relating to the subject. Copies of Ordinance No. 1747, in the form proposed for adoption, were available in the council chambers. A motion was made by Council Member Segal, seconded by Council Member Fogler, to approve Ordinance No. 1747 on the second and final reading. A vote was taken on the motion with the following result: Voting Aye: Mayor Ballanfant, Council Members Segal, Fogler and Woods Voting Nay: None Absent: Council Member Farley Drainage and site plans. Matters related to drainage and site plans including Ordinance No. 1748. Mayor Ballanfant read the caption of Ordinance No. 1748 as follows: An ordinance relating to drainage and site plans; amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of West University Place; and containing findings and provisions relating to the subject Copies of Ordinance No. 1748, in the form proposed for adoption, were available in the Council Chambers. City Attorney Jim Dougherty reported that the Zoning and Planning Commission reviewed the ordinance after the public hearing and has made a final recommendation that is favorable and they recommend adoption of the ordinance. A few amendments were made that include a modified definition of ?basic site drainage?; deleted a redundant 3 City Council Regular Session, July 28, 2003 phrase ?in the judgment of the building official?; and modified ?required yard? reference in two places. Also under Section 6.405 (b) (1) the phrase will read ?assuming a rainfall of one inch in one hour?. A motion was made by Council Member Segal, seconded by Council Member Woods, to approve Ordinance No. 1748 on the first reading. A vote was taken on the motion with the following result: Voting Aye: Mayor Ballanfant, Council Members Segal, Fogler and Woods Voting Nay: None Absent: Council Member Farley Boards, commissions, etc. Matters related to Boards, Commissions, Committees and Task Forces (and the board of the Friends of West University Parks Fund, a non-profit corporation) including reports from the presiding officers, new appointment procedures, duties, proposed restructuring and consolidation and related matters. The following members of the Boards and Commissions presented reports regarding their past and future activities: Rick Jenkins for the Recycling and Solid Waste Reduction Board Joni Fichter for the Friends of West University Place Parks Fund Jim McDaniel for the Building and Standards Commission Mike Hood for the Parks and Recreation Board Stephen Pohl for the Zoning and Planning Commission The City Council discussed the procedure and appointment of new board members. City Council minutes. Matters related to the minutes of the Regular Session conducted on June 23, and July 14, 2003 and Special Session on July 1, 2003. A motion was made by Council Member Fogler, seconded by Council Member Woods, to approve the minutes as amended. A vote was taken on the motion with the following result: Voting Aye: Mayor Ballanfant, Council Members Segal, Fogler and Woods Voting Nay: None Absent: Council Member Farley 4 City Council Regular Session, July 28, 2003 Staff Report. City Manager Michael Ross reported that the reconstruction of the 3700 block of University Boulevard was complete. Also the low bid received for Priority Area 11B was $300,000 below budget. Council comments. Mayor Ballanfant commented that there has been some discussion on the advance of Metro?s light rail proposal that could possibly impact the amount of money provided to the small cities. They are looking to capture a larger portion of the sales tax revenue for mass transit. Metro has submitted several proposals regarding the amount of money available to the small cities after 2009 but further discussions will be held in the future. Mayor Ballanfant also indicated that he would like a report on the progress of the work on Kirby Drive and the status of the contract with HISD . The City Council adjourned the Regular Session at 8:15 p.m. Workshop Session (in the Bill Watson Conference Room) The City Council convened in Workshop Session at 8:25 p.m. City center project. Matters related to the city center project. Tim Hansen and Lauren Griffin presented the proposed city center project to the City Council. Streetlights. Matters related to streetlights and the appointment of a task force. Mr. Ross reported that the City Center Enhancement project was progressing to the point where there is a need to select the decorative streetlight for the project. The consultant has ideas and choices for lights that are ready to be presented to a potential task force appointed by the City Council. City Council Members Fogler and Woods have been selected to participate on the task force. Additionally, the following residents have expressed an interest in participating on the task force: Beth Beloff, Marc Boucher, Steve Brown, Bill Hinckley, and Bob Kelly. Mr. Ross stated that in order to meet the submittal dates with the Texas Department of Transportation for the project, the deadline for selection of the light is September 30, 2003. 5 City Council Regular Session, July 28, 2003 The City Council also discussed street light purchase procedures with Center Point Energy. Kenneth Mercado of Center Point was present at the meeting. A motion was made by Council Member Segal, seconded by Council Member Woods, to approve the selection of a Street Light Task Force as named on the preceding page. A vote was taken on the motion with the following result: Voting Aye: Mayor Ballanfant, Council Members Segal, Fogler and Woods Voting Nay: None Absent: Council Member Farley Police Chief . Matters related to the appointment, employment, evaluation, and duties of a public officer or employee (Police Chief). Closed Executive Session to be held under Section 551.074, Texas Government Code. The City Council convened in Executive Session at 9:00 p.m. The Executive session closed at 9:15 p.m. The City Council reconvened in open session. Mayor Ballanfant called for a motion. A motion was made by Council Member Fogler, seconded by Council Member Woods, to approve the City Manager?s recommendation to offer a Police Chief position to Ken Walker and authorize the negotiation of an employment agreement. A vote was taken on the motion with the following result: Voting Aye: Mayor Ballanfant, Council Members Segal, Fogler and Woods Voting Nay: None Absent: Council Member Farley Adjournment. With no further business to come before the City Council at this time, a motion was made by Council Member Fogler, seconded by Council Member Woods, to adjourn. The Council meeting adjourned at 9:16 p.m. 6