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Home My WebLink About032601R CC Min CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION MONDAY, MARCH 26, 2001 MUNICIPAL BUILDING COUNCIL CHAMBERS 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD 6:30 P.M. The City Council convened in Regular Session in the Municipal Building Council Chambers on March 26, 2001, with the following members present: Mayor Lewis presiding, Council Members Ballanfant, Bertini, Grubb and May. The City Manager, City Secretary, City Attorney, Public Works Director and Parks and Recreation Director were also present. The notice for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Texas Government Code, rd Chapter 551, on the 23 of March 2001 at 300 p.m. West University Parks Master Plan Award. Jim Patterson of Knudson & Associates presented an award certificate to the City Council from the American Society of Landscape Architects. Ordinance relating to electricity, gas and water connections. Matters related to the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 1673. Mayor Lewis read the caption of Ordinance No. 1673 as follows: An ordinance relating to electricity, gas, and water connections; amending the code of ordinances of the City of West University Place, Texas; and containing findings and provisions relating to the subject. Copies of Ordinance No. 1673, in the form proposed for adoption, were available in the Council Chambers. Public Works Director Ed Menville reported that the following amendments were being proposed: To insure proper inspections are carried out on commercial buildings subsequent to a change of occupants? section 8-105 of the code of ordinances is amended to require electrical utility companies to receive written permission before providing electrical service to the new occupant. In order to lessen the impact on the City?s water system, water meters for single-family homes are being limited to 1 inch unless a Registered Professional Engineer (R.P.E.) can demonstrate a need for a larger meter. City Council Regular Session, March 26, 2001 In order to lessen the impact on the City?s water system, water meters for irrigation systems are being limited to ¾ inch. To improve emergency response time, gas meters will be required to be placed on the property they serve. A motion was made by Council Member Ballanfant, seconded by Council Member Bertini, to adopt Ordinance No. 1673 on the second and final reading. A vote was taken on the motion with the following result: Voting Aye: Mayor Lewis, Council Members Ballanfant, Bertini, Grubb and May Voting Nay: None Absent: None Boundary agreement ordinance. Matters related to the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 1674. Mayor Lewis read the caption of Ordinance No. 1674 as follows: An ordinance approving and authorizing a boundary agreement by and between the City of West University Place and the City of Southside Place, which agreement, among other provisions, makes mutually agreeable changes in municipal boundaries and allows use of public property in boundary areas; and containing findings and provisions relating to the subject. Copies of Ordinance No. 1674, in the form proposed for adoption, were available in the Council Chambers. Mr. Menville reported that on March 26, 2001 Council approved a boundary agreement between the Cities of West University Place and South Side Place. The agreement formally established the common boundary between the two cities in the area of University Boulevard and identifies an exchange of boundaries along Bellaire Boulevard. Additionally the agreement specifies agreed upon rules for the use of the public rights of way and easements located within the Boundary Areas. The areas agreed upon have been identified by metes and bounds and map drawing and were approved as part of the agreement. A motion was made by Council Member May, seconded by Council Member Bertini, to adopt Ordinance No. 1674 on the second and final reading. 2 City Council Regular Session, March 26, 2001 A vote was taken on the motion with the following result: Voting Aye: Mayor Lewis, Council Members Ballanfant, Bertini and Grubb Voting Nay: Council Member May Absent: None Fee schedule ordinance. Matters related to the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 1675. Mayor Lewis read the caption of Ordinance No. 1675 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. 1675, in the form proposed for adoption, were available in the Council Chambers. A motion was made by Council Member Ballanfant, seconded by Council Member May, to adopt Ordinance No. 1675 on the second and final reading. A vote was taken on the motion with the following result: Voting Aye: Mayor Lewis, Council Members Ballanfant, Bertini, Grubb and May Voting Nay: None Absent: None Ordinance relating to non-residential garbage and trash. Matters related to the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 1676. Mayor Lewis read the caption of Ordinance No. 1676 as follows: An ordinance relating to non-residential garbage and trash; amending the code of ordinances of the City of West University Place, Texas; and containing findings and provisions relating to the subject Copies of Ordinance No. 1676, in the form proposed for adoption, were available in the Council Chambers. Mr. Menville reported that the City staff has received several complaints regarding the installation, maintenance and use of commercial garbage collection containers. In order 3 City Council Regular Session, March 26, 2001 to correct what appears to be a deficiency in the applicable part of the Code of Ordinances, staff is proposing that Section 11.025 be amended. The amendment requires owners/users of such commercial containers to keep them closed and free from entry by vermin, requires signage on when the container may be emptied and establishes specific set back requirements for the container on the property being served. A motion was made by Council Member Bertini, seconded by Council Member May, to adopt Ordinance No. 1676 on the second and final reading. A vote was taken on the motion with the following result: Voting Aye: Mayor Lewis, Council Members Ballanfant, Bertini and May Voting Nay: None Absent: None Approval of grant application and calling public hearing. Matters related to a grant application from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Association and calling a public hearing for April 9, 2001. Parks and Recreation Director Mark Mailes reported that the Texas Parks and Wildlife administers the Texas Recreation and Parks Account Grants Program to assist local government with the development of public outdoor recreation areas and facilities. The program provides 50% matching fund, reimbursement grants to eligible local governments with populations of 50,000 or less. The maximum amount that may be applied for is $50,000. Applications are due by April 15, 2001 All projects must receive at least one public hearing prior to the submission of the application. Applicants must ensure that the project will meet current barrier-free accessibility standards. The City must agree to ongoing commitments. Included is that all property acquired or developed with fund assistance remain dedicated in perpetuity and be used only for public recreation. In addition, only development on dedicated parkland is eligible for assistance. A motion was made by Council Member May, seconded by Council Member Bertini, to authorize the development of an application of a Texas Recreation and Parks Account Small Grants Program for the Edloe Linear Trail and call a public hearing for Monday, April 9, 2001. A vote was taken on the motion with the following result: Voting Aye: Mayor Lewis, Council Members Ballanfant, Bertini, Grubb and May Voting Nay: None Absent: None 4 City Council Regular Session, March 26, 2001 City Council minutes. Matters related to the minutes of the Regular and Special Sessions conducted on March 12, 2001. A motion was made by Council Member Bertini, seconded by Council Member Ballanfant, to approve the minutes as presented. A vote was taken on the motion with the following result: Voting Aye: Mayor Lewis, Council Members Ballanfant, Bertini, Grubb and May Voting Nay: None Absent: None Council Comments. Council Member Grubb commented that during his attendance at the Neighborhood Safety Board meeting, he suggested that the Board become more involved with the Neighborhood Watch Program. Council Member Ballanfant congratulated the members of the Parks Board and Knudson & Associates for their award. Council Member Bertini commented that the Little League opening ceremonies and carnival would be held on Saturday, March 31. Adjournment. 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 Grubb, to adjourn. The Regular Session adjourned at 7:44 p.m. 5