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CITY OF WEST UNIVERSITY PLACE, TEXAS
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL AND REGULAR SESSION MINUTES
MONDAY, JANUARY 28, 2008
MUNICIPAL BUILDING 3800 UNIVERSITY BLVD.
ATTENDANCE
Mavor/Councilmembers:
Mayor Kelly, Council Members Fry, Cohen, Guffey and Talianchich
Citv Staff:
City Manager, City Attorney, Assistant City Secretary, Assistant City
Manager/Public Works Director, Fire Chief, Police Chief, Parks and
Recreation Director, City Planner, and Finance Director
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Kelly called the Special Meeting to order at 3:35 p.m.
1. City Secretary. Matters related to the City Secretary.
The Mayor publicly announced that a Closed Executive Session would be held in accordance
with Section 551.071(1) of the Texas Open Meetings Law and attorney's advice about pending
or contemplated litigation or a settlement offer and matters in which the duty of the attorney to
the City under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas,
i.e., the attomey-client privilege, clearly conflicts with the Open Meetings Act, Texas
Government Code.
The City Council entered closed executive session at 3:37 p.m. The Closed Executive Session
was suspended at 3:50 p.m. and reconvened at 4:54 p.m. It was suspended again at 5: 15 p.m. and
reconvened at 6:05 p.m. The Mayor announced, in open session, that the City Council had
concluded its closed executive session at 6:35 p.m.
Council convened in open session at 6:45 p.m.
Motion:
To accept the Severance Agreement between the City of West U and Kaylynn
Holloway and to accept her resignation.
Talianchich
Cohen
PASS 5-0
Mayor Kelly, Council members Fry, Cohen, Guffey and Talianchich
None
Motion By:
Seconded By:
Action:
Voting Aye:
Voting Nay:
2. Joint Workshop with Zoning and Planning Commission.
City Planner, Debbie Scarcella and Zoning and Planning Chair, Steve Brown presented a
proposal to hold a joint public hearing for matters relating to possible amendments or updates to
the Zoning Ordinance, including: (i) garage and driveway regulations, including related setback,
sidewalk, maneuvering area, parking and building regulations; (ii) replacement mechanical
equipment; (iii) old-stock housing, including revised definition and relaxed building regulations
for old-stock housing; (iv) structures located in yards, including buildings, garages, fountains,
arbors, trellises, sculptures and other similar structures; (v) clarify definition of "structure"; and
(vi) related matters.
City Council Meeting January 28. 2008
Discussion followed and items will be scheduled are scheduled for action in the Regular
Meeting.
3. Recreational Facilities. Matters related to the West U Recreation Center, Colonial Park and
Community/Senior Center were discussed by Michael Ross, Tim O'Connor and PGAL
representative Jeff Gerber.
Adjournment: The City Council adjourned the Special Meeting at 6:49 p.m. to convene in
Regular Session.
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Kelly called the Regular Meeting to order at 6:53 p.m. in the
Council Chambers.
4. Pledge of Allegiance. Led by Councilmember Guffey.
S. Notice. The notice for this meeting was posted in accordance with the Texas Government
Code, Chapter 551, on the 24th day of January 2008 at 9:00 a.m.
6.7. Citizens Comments & Citizens who wish to address agenda items.
Beverly Loftis, 4212 Marquette, spoke to Council concerning matters related to the City
Secretary.
Sue Daily, 4201 Marquette, spoke to Council conceming matters related to the City Secretary.
John Stokes, 2920 Rice, thanked the Council for the support given during the Chevron Marathon.
Ramsey Elder, 2821 Tangley, commented on Parkland acquisition.
8. Grant Application for Patrol Vehicle Equipment Update Proiect.
Ken Walker, Chief of Police presented Resolution 2008-03.
Motion
Made by
Seconded by
Action
Voting Aye:
Voting Nay:
To approve Resolution 2008-03
Fry
Cohen
PASS 5-0
Mayor Kelly, Council members Fry, Cohen, Guffey and Talianchich
None
9. Mechanical Equipment in Rear Yards (calling joint public hearing).
City Planner, Debbie Scarcella and Zoning and Planning Chair, Steve Brown presented
Ordinance No. 1859 to hold a joint public hearing for matters relating to possible amendments or
updates to the Zoning Ordinance.
Motion:
Made By:
Seconded By:
Action:
Voting Aye:
Voting Nay:
To adopt Ordinance 1859
Fry
Cohen
PASS 5-0
Mayor Kelly, Council members Fry, Cohen, Guffey and Talianchich
None
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10. Garages in Side Yards (calling joint public hearing).
City Planner, Debbie Scarcella and Zoning and Planning Chair, Steve Brown presented
Ordinance No. 1860 to hold a joint public hearing for matters relating to possible amendments or
updates to the Zoning Ordinance.
Motion:
Made By:
Seconded By:
Action:
Voting Aye:
Voting Nay:
To adopt Ordinance 1860
Fry
Cohen
Pass 5-0
Mayor Kelly, Council members Fry, Cohen, Guffey and Talianchich
None
11. Building in Rear Yards (calling joint public hearing).
City Planner, Debbie Scarcella and Zoning and Planning Chair, Steve Brown presented
Ordinance No. 1861 to hold ajoint public hearing for matters relating to possible amendments or
updates to the Zoning Ordinance.
Motion:
Made By:
Seconded By:
Action:
Voting Aye:
Voting Nay:
To adopt Ordinance 1861
Fry
Guffey
PASS 5-0
Mayor Kelly, Council members Fry, Cohen, Guffey and Talianchich
None
12. Old Stock Housing (calling joint public hearing).
City Planner, Debbie Scarcella and Zoning and Planning Chair, Steve Brown presented
Ordinance No. 1862 to hold a joint public hearing for matters relating to possible amendments or
updates to the Zoning Ordinance.
Motion: To adopt Ordinance 1862
Made By: Cohen
Seconded By: Fry
Action: PASS 5-0
Voting Aye: Mayor Kelly, Council members Fry, Cohen, Guffey and Talianchich
Voting Nay: None
13. Definition of Structures (calling joint public hearing).
City Planner, Debbie Scarcella and Zoning and Planning Chair, Steve Brown presented
Ordinance No. 1863 to hold a joint public hearing for matters relating to possible amendments or
updates to the Zoning Ordinance.
Motion: To adopt Ordinance 1863
Made By: Cohen
Seconded By: Fry
Action: PASS 5-0
Voting Aye: Mayor Kelly, Council members Fry, Cohen, Guffey and Talianchich
Voting Nay: None
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14. Driveways and Parking (calling ioint public hearing).
City Planner, Debbie Scarcella and Zoning and Planning Chair, Steve Brown presented
Ordinance No. 1864 to hold a joint public hearing for matters relating to possible amendments or
updates to the Zoning Ordinance.
Motion: To adopt Ordinance 1864
Made By: Cohen
Seconded By: Fry
Action: PASS 5-0
Voting Aye: Mayor Kelly, Council members Fry, Cohen, Guffey and Talianchich
Voting Nay: None
15. Garages. Maneuvering Areas. etc. (calling ioint public hearing).
City Planner, Debbie Scarcella and Zoning and Planning Chair, Steve Brown presented
Ordinance No. 1865 to hold a joint public hearing for matters relating to possible amendments or
updates to the Zoning Ordinance.
Motion:
Made By:
Seconded By:
Action:
Voting Aye:
Voting Nay:
To adopt Ordinance 1865
Cohen
Fry
PASS 5-0
Mayor Kelly, Council members Fry, Cohen, Guffey and Talianchich
None
Motion: To set the date for the Joint Public Hearings to be on February 25,2008.
Made By: Cohen
Seconded By: Fry
Action: PASS 5-0
Voting Aye: Mayor Kelly, Council members Fry, Cohen, Guffey and Talianchich
Voting Nay: None
16. CenterPoint Energy Electric Operations Franchise Agreement.
Matters related to a CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric Franchise Agreement including
Ordinance No. 1858 were discussed. Mike Boon of CenterPoint spoke on the issue of a price
mcrease.
Motion:
Made By:
Seconded By:
Action:
Voting Aye:
Voting Nay:
To adopt Ordinance 1858
Fry
Talianchich
PASS 5-0
Mayor Kelly, Council members Fry, Cohen, Guffey and Talianchich
None
17. CenterPoint Energy Gas Operations Franchise Agreement.
Matters related to a CenterPoint Energy Texas Gas Operations Franchise Agreement including
Ordinance No. 1857 were discussed. Steve Greenly of CenterPoint Energy contributed to the
discussion.
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Motion: To adopt Ordinance 1857
Made By: Fry
Seconded By: Cohen
Action: PASS 4-1
Voting Aye: Mayor Kelly, Council members Fry, Cohen, and Talianchich
Voting Nay: Councilmember Guffey
18. Transportation Improvement Agreement between METRO and the City of West
University Place.
An agreement related to the Weslayan Street/College Avenue Project including a funding
agreement between METRO and the City of West University Place was presented by Michael
Ross.
Motion:
Made By:
Seconded By:
Action:
Voting Aye:
Voting Nay:
To approve the Agreement between Metro and the City
Fry
Cohen
PASS 5-0
Mayor Kelly, Council members Fry, Cohen, Guffey and Talianchich
None
19. Refund of Overpaid Property Taxes.
Matters related to 2007 ad valorem tax refunds in the amount of $12,719.38 were presented by
Walter Thomas.
Motion:
Made By:
Seconded By:
Action:
Voting Aye:
Voting Nay:
To refund overpaid property taxes in the amount of $12,719.38
Fry
Guffey
PASS 5-0
Mayor Kelly, Council members Fry, Cohen, Guffey and Talianchich
None
20. Assessing and Collecting Property Taxes.
Resolution No. 2008-02 was presented by Walter Thomas related to the Assessing and Collection
of property taxes.
Motion: To approve Resolution No. 2008-02
Made By: Cohen
Seconded By: Fry
Action: PASS 5-0
Voting Aye: Mayor Kelly, Council members Fry, Cohen, Guffey and Talianchich
Voting Nay: None
21. City Council Minutes.
Matters related to the minutes of the Regular and Special Session conducted on December 10,
2007 and Special Session conducted on December 17, 2007
Motion:
Made By:
To approve minutes as presented
Fry
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City Council Meeting January 28. 2008
Seconded By: Guffey
Action: PASS 5-0
Voting Aye: Mayor Kelly, Council members Fry, Cohen, Guffey and Talianchich
Voting Nay: None
22. Council Member Reports.
Councilmember Chuck Guffey commented on the upcoming Park Lovers Ball and encouraged
everyone to attend the event.
23. City Manager Report.
The City Manager reported on the progress of the Streetlights Phase I project and the traffic
problems associated with construction on Bellaire Blvd.
24. Adiournment.
Motion: To adjoum the meeting at 7:40 p.m.
Made By: Cohen
Seconded By: Fry
Action: PASS 5-0
Voting Aye: Mayor Kelly, Council members Fry, Cohen, Guffey and Talianchich
Voting Nay: None
These minutes are excerpts from the Council proceedings. A recording of the meeting is on file
in the City Secretary's office.
Prepared by:
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Gayle Schultz, Assistant City Secretary
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