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HomeMy WebLinkAbout031102R CC Min CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION MONDAY, MARCH 11, 2002 MUNICIPAL BUILDING COUNCIL CHAMBERS 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD 7:30 P.M. The City Council convened in Regular Session in the Municipal Building Council Chambers on March 11, 2002, with the following members present: Mayor Lewis presiding, Council Members May, Farley and Griffin. The City Manager, City Secretary, City Attorney, and Police Chief were also present. Council Member Jackson was absent. The notice for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Texas Government Code, th Chapter 551, on the 8 of March 2002 at 3:00 p.m. Citizen Comments. Mayor Lewis invited citizens who wished to address the City Council to come forward as their names were called. Dan Flatten, 6448 Westchester, spoke in favor of narrowing Pittsburg Street during the infrastructure improvements in Priority Area 9. Sue Brod, 6502 Westchester, supported the narrowing of Pittsburg Street. Derrill Cleary, 6445 Mercer, stated that she was presenting a petition that represented a majority of the residents on the street. The petition proposed that Pittsburg Street remain at the current width and that the sidewalks in the 3500 block be installed on the south side of the street. Lynn Bradshaw, 3315 Pittburg, supported the narrowing of Pittsburg Street. Jane Whitney, 6446 Rutgers, supported the narrowing of Pittsburg Street. Bill Slusser, 6437 Rutgers, stated that the petition presented by Mrs. Cleary did not represent a majority of the residents in the area. He supported the narrowing of Pittsburg Street. Len Slusser, 6437 Rutgers, supported the narrowing of Pittsburg Street. She stated that they did not really want sidewalks at all. Jay Golub, 6506 Rutgers, supported the narrowing of Pittsburg Street because it would help to save the trees in the area. Steve Scott, 6505 Rutgers, stated that he supported the narrowing of Pittsburg Street and that it would help preserve greenspace. City Council Regular Session, March 11, 2002 Zoning Ordinance regarding predominant front yard depth. Matters related to the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 1703 Mayor Lewis read the caption of Ordinance No. 1703 as follows: An ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of West University Place, Texas regarding predominant front yard depth; and containing findings and provisions relating to the subject. Copies of Ordinance No. 1703, in the form proposed for adoption, were available in the Council Chambers. A motion was made by Council Member Griffin, seconded by Council Member Farley, to approve the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 1703. Council Member Griffin stated that she would not support the ordinance because she believed the ordinance would create a loss of revenue for the city and create a problem for homeowners wanting to build on the lots. A vote was taken on the motion with the following result: Voting Aye: None Voting Nay: Mayor Lewis, Council Members May, Farley and Griffin Absent: Council Member Jackson The motion failed. Ordinance No. 1703 was not approved. Fee schedule. Matters related to the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 1706. Mayor Lewis read the caption of Ordinance No. 1706 as follows: An ordinance establishing and reestablishing fees and charges for activities, goods and services provided by the City; containing a provision to authorize the City Manager to establish fees and charges in certain circumstances; and containing findings and provisions relating to the subject Copies of Ordinance No. 1706, in the form proposed for adoption, were available in the Council Chambers. City Attorney Jim Dougherty stated that the Fee Schedule is being amended to include fees for ambulance transport and supplies used for treatment. Supply fees are based on the cost for materials. Transport fees are based on the ordinary and customary charges 2 City Council Regular Session, March 11, 2002 allowed by Medicare for our area. He also stated that Ordinance No. 1706 was being amended on the second reading to remove the item ?decadron? because it was not used by the technicians. A motion was made by Council Member Farley, seconded by Council Member May, to adopt Ordinance No. 1706 on the second and final reading as amended. A vote was taken on the motion with the following result: Voting Aye: Mayor Lewis, Council Members May, Farley and Griffin Voting Nay: None Absent: Council Member Jackson Zoning amendment to restore footnote. Matters related to the first reading of Ordinance No. 1707 Mayor Lewis read the caption of Ordinance No. 1707 as follows: An ordinance relating to zoning; amending Ordinance No. 1672 of the City of West University Place, Texas to include a previously-adopted footnote; and containing findings and provisions relating to the subject. Copies of Ordinance No. 1707, in the form proposed for adoption, were available in the Council Chambers. Mr. Dougherty reported that a footnote relating to the height of utility poles was inadvertently omitted from the re-compilation of the Municipal Code completed in March 2001. The footnote, which allows utility poles up to a height of 43 feet, was originally adopted as part of the personal wireless service facility ordinance approved in 2000. Ordinance No. 1707 would reinstate Footnote 7-5b. A motion was made by Council Member Farley, seconded by Council Member May, to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 1707. A vote was taken on the motion with the following result: Voting Aye: Mayor Lewis, Council Members May, Farley and Griffin Voting Nay: None Absent: Council Member Jackson Bid received for the pretreatment of trees in Priority Area 9. Matters related to a bid received on February 21, 2002 for the pretreatment of trees in Priority Area 9. 3 City Council Regular Session, March 11, 2002 City Manager Sherman Yehl reported that during the infrastructure reconstruction projects, one of the City?s top priorities is the protection of trees. The forestry consultant recommends tree protection techniques and treatments. These are reflected in the preservation plans for the priority area. The pretreatment of trees includes tree removal, crown pruning, clearance pruning and fertilization. These treatments will enhance the tree?s health and condition and will help avoid stress or injury to the tree. Bids were received on February 21, 2002 and only one bid was received from Texas Services, LTD in the amount of $18,666.00. Texas Services has been awarded many bids from the City and has completed the projects in a timely manner. A motion was made by Council Member May, seconded by Council Member Farley, to approve the bid received from Texas Services, LTD in the amount of $18,666.00 for the pre-treatment of trees in Priority Area 9. A vote was taken on the motion with the following result: Voting Aye: Mayor Lewis, Council Members May, Farley and Griffin Voting Nay: None Absent: Council Member Jackson City Council minutes. Matters related to the minutes of the Regular and Special Sessions conducted on February 25, 2002. A motion was made by Council Member Farley, seconded by Council Member Griffin, to approve the minutes as presented. A vote was taken on the motion with the following result: Voting Aye: Mayor Lewis, Council Members May, Farley and Griffin Voting Nay: None Absent: Council Member Jackson Council comments. Council Member Farley thanked the Public Works Director for the tour of the single- family-1 zoning district. Council Member Griffin commented that she attended the Parks and Recreation Board meeting and that the members were discussing playground equipment for Colonial Park. Adjournment. 4 City Council Regular Session, March 11, 2002 With no further business to come before the City Council at this time, a motion was made by Council Member May, seconded by Council Member Farley, to adjourn. The Regular Session adjourned at 8:07 p.m. 5