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HomeMy WebLinkAbout102201R CC Min CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION MONDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2001 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 October 22, 2001, with the following members present: Mayor Pro Tem May presiding, Council Members Farley, Griffin and Jackson. The City Manager, City Secretary, City Attorney, Finance Director and Public Works Director were also present. The notice for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Texas Government Code, th Chapter 551, on the 19 of October 2001 at 1:00 p.m. Resolution appointing and reappointing members to the Friends of West University Parks Fund, Inc. Matters related to Resolution No. 2001-27 appointing and reappointing members to the Friends of West University Parks Fund, Inc. A motion was made by Council Member Jackson, seconded by Council Member Farley, to approve Resolution No. 2001-27. A vote was taken on the motion with the following result: Voting Aye: Mayor Pro Tem May, Council Members Farley, Griffin and Jackson Voting Nay: None Absent: Mayor Lewis Ordinance amending Fee Schedule. Matters related to the second and final reading of Ordinance No. 1700. Mayor Pro Tem May read the caption of Ordinance No. 1700 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. 1700, in the form proposed for adoption, were available in the Council Chambers. Public Works Director Ed Menville reported that Ordinance No. 1700 would enact the following changes to the fee schedule: City Council Regular Session, October 22, 2001 Increases permit application fees from $5.00 to $10.00 Establish sign permit fees for all commercial signs Re-establish plan review resubmission fees Establish fees for fire system plan checking, automatic sprinkler systems and alarms The revisions to the fee schedule would generate additional revenue between $45,000 and $50,000 per year. Mr. Menville stated that under item F.004, the plan review fee should be removed from the proposed schedule. A motion was made by Council Member Griffin, seconded by Council Member Jackson, to adopt Ordinance No. 1700 on the second and final reading. A vote was taken on the motion with the following result: Voting Aye: Mayor Pro Tem May, Council Members Farley, Griffin and Jackson Voting Nay: None Absent: Mayor Lewis Ordinance providing for increased annuities. Matters related to the first reading of Ordinance No. 1701 Mayor Pro Tem May read the caption of Ordinance No. 1701 as follows: An ordinance providing for increased prior and current service annuities under the act governing the Texas Municipal Retirement System for retirees and beneficiaries of deceased retirees of the City of West University Place, and establishing an effective date for the ordinance Copies of Ordinance No. 1701, in the form proposed for adoption, were available in the Council Chambers. Finance Director Walter Thomas reported that the City provides its employees a retirement program under the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS), a statewide retirement system created by the State to provide retirement benefits. Participation in the TMRS is widespread, with more than 700 participating members, 100,000 participants and 18,000 retirees. Mr. Thomas stated that Ordinance No. 1701 raises the retirees pension by 70% of the increase in the consumer price index from last year. This works out to be about 3%. This ordinance also establishes a permanent feature in the City?s plan with the TMRS so in the 2 City Council Regular Session, October 22, 2001 future Council?s would have to take action to stop the increase rather than take action to cause it to happen. A motion was made by Council Member Griffin, seconded by Council Member Jackson, to adopt Ordinance No. 1701 on the first reading. A vote was taken on the motion with the following result: Voting Aye: Mayor Pro Tem May, Council Members Farley, Griffin and Jackson Voting Nay: None Absent: Mayor Lewis Zoning Ordinance regarding front street lines. Matters related to the first reading of Ordinance No. 1702. Mayor Pro Tem May read the caption of Ordinance No. 1702 as follows: An ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance of the City of West University Place, Texas regarding front street lines; and containing findings and provisions relating to the subject Copies of Ordinance No. 1702, in the form proposed for adoption, were available in the Council Chambers. City Attorney Jim Dougherty reported that this proposed Ordinance was the subject of a joint public hearing and the Zoning and Planning Commission has issued a final report in favor of the proposed amendment. This Ordinance would authorize the Building Official to designate which of the street lines is the front when you have a corner site. There is a list of criteria that the Building Official would supply. A motion was made by Council Member Griffin, seconded by Council Member Farley, to adopt Ordinance No. 1702 on the first reading. A vote was taken on the motion with the following result: Voting Aye: Mayor Pro Tem May, Council Members Farley, Griffin and Jackson Voting Nay: None Absent: Mayor Lewis Zoning Ordinance regarding predominant front yard depth. Matters related to the first reading of Ordinance No. 1703 3 City Council Regular Session, October 22, 2001 Mayor Pro Tem May 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. Mr. Dougherty stated that Ordinance No. 1703 was also considered at the joint public hearing and the Zoning and Planning Commission issued a final report in favor of the proposed amendments. This Ordinance would sometimes establish a deeper front yard in the single-family first addition depending upon the lot depth. A motion was made by Council Member Jackson, seconded by Council Member Farley, to adopt Ordinance No. 1703 on the first reading. A vote was taken on the motion with the following result: Voting Aye: Mayor Pro Tem May, Council Members Farley, Griffin and Jackson Voting Nay: None Absent: Mayor Lewis Appointment of representatives to the Houston-Galveston Area Council General Assembly. Matters related to the appointment of a representative and alternate to the Houston- Galveston Area Council General Assembly. A motion was made by Council Member Farley, seconded by Council Member Griffin, to appoint Bill May as the representative and Mike Farley as the alternate to the Houston- Galveston Area Council General Assembly. A vote was taken on the motion with the following result: Voting Aye: Mayor Pro Tem May, Council Members Farley, Griffin and Jackson Voting Nay: None Absent: Mayor Lewis Date change for City Council meetings. Matters related to changing the dates of the Council meetings scheduled for December 10 and 24, 2001. 4 City Council Regular Session, October 22, 2001 A motion was made by Council Member Griffin, seconded by Council Member Jackson, to change the meeting dates in December to the first and third Mondays. A vote was taken on the motion with the following result: Voting Aye: Mayor Pro Tem May, Council Members Farley, Griffin and Jackson Voting Nay: None Absent: Mayor Lewis City Council minutes. Matters related to the minutes of the Regular and Special Sessions conducted on October 8, 2001. A motion was made by Council Member Jackson, seconded by Council Member Farley, to approve the minutes as presented. A vote was taken on the motion with the following result: Voting Aye: Council Members May, Farley, Griffin and Jackson Voting Nay: None Absent: Mayor Lewis Staff Report. City Manager Sherman Yehl reported that a meeting would be held at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday to discuss sidewalk placement in Priority Area 9. The City of Houston was st conducting a trick or treat food drive on October 31 to collect can goods. Mr. Yehl also reported that a joint workshop with the Cities of Southside Place and Bellaire would be th held on Wednesday, November 7 to discuss terrorism. Council comments. Council Member Griffin requested that tree protection on Albans Street be included on the next agenda. She also commented that she learned in a recent discussion on terrorism that in case anyone ever needed to start a fire, frito corn chips would burn and light wood. Council Member Farley inquired about a rate increase from Time Warner Cable. Adjournment. With no further business to come before the City Council at this time, a motion was made by Council Member Griffin, seconded by Council Member Farley, to adjourn. The Regular Session adjourned at 7:50 p.m. 5