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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMn 10-23-07 .---.....-...-.-.-.-...-.-.-.-.-.-.-................................-.-.-.-.-.-.-.,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,""""""-""''''''''''''''''''"''''''''';';';';';'; ,.,;,;,;:;,;.;:;:;.;.;.;.;.;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;.;.;:;: ,.,.:.:.:;.;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;.,.,.,;,;,;,;:;:;.;:;:;:;:;., 234 MINUTES #2721 Alternatives. \vas Jorn1er City over-65 property Council directed this item on the Mayor James H. Holmes, Department Training Room 551.071(2),01' the on zoning matters and ended at 4:04 p,m. No Session in the Fire Attorney under Section with the City Attorney Executive Session was Mayor Holmes openedth~ the City Hall Mo Counci1members Sy Manager Bob Livingst()11) Council Chamber in Hany Shawver and tendanc(,1 were City Smith. Four Boy Scouts were.iJ~ which they were workin.g; Allemon, 4428 Southern d the badge upon 7 StaJl(lford~ Ryan A ~.t\B~2.s AND R]; DEPARTMENT PINS; a I5-year pin; Fleet Inez Lee with a 10-yearpin, John Ball with Councilmember Walker seconded; and the vote of the approve the Councilmember Cal1er ~~9NSENT t\~J]~NDA CONSIDER AND ACT ON AN ()RDINANCE FOR TWO,. HOUR PARKING IN nlE 2900 BLOCK OF FONDREN: Pursuant to a request from a maJorityofthe~putljng property owners, staff requested thai the City> Al:totneydevelop an a 2-hour parking restriction along the foUowingstte~ts;Fondren, from (north curb line); Fondren, from Boedeker west ttll:)ubHn (south curb line) University south to McFadin. .....-.-....................-.'.'.-.................................,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,.,. :,:,:,",","",","",,,:,,,,,,,,,:,,,:,,,,,,,:,,,.,: ,;,;:;:;:;:;:;:;,,:,:;:;:;:;:;;;;,;;;,;,;,;:;,;;;:;:;:;:;';:;:;:""";:":' 235 ORDINANCE NO, 07/36 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXi\.S, PROHIBITING PARKING FOR MORE THAN TWO HOURS IN THE 2900 BLOCK OF FONDREN AND ON DUBLIN FROM THE POINT OF ITS INTERSECTION WITH UNIVERSITY SOUTH TO THE POINT OF ITS INTERSECTION WITH MCFARLIN; PROVIDING FOR THE ERECTION OF SIGNS; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200,00) FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. CONSIDER AND ACT ON A CONTRACT FOR RE~STRIPING ON LOVERS LANE: Following the recommendation of the Public Safety Committee and Council's subsequent direction to staff, the city solicited bids fbr the installation of a continuous left~turn lane on Lovers Lane between Boedeker and Hillcrest. Proper notification of the request for proposals was published in the Park Cities News. Sealed bids were received on October 11, 2007. Two (2) companies submitted bids, Bids were submitted in the Jorm of a base bid and a bid alternate, The bid alternate specifies thai the project will not exceed seven (7) working days and that work will take place on Saturday and Sunday to minimize trafIlc impacts. The low bidder's price for the bid alternate was $2,000 greater than their price fbr the base bid. Given the minimal price difference, staif recommended approval of a contract based on the bid alternate to reduce the negative impact this work will have on traft1c. Staff recommends awarding a contract to Striping Plus in the amount of $13,220.85, CONSIDER AND ACT ON A RESOLUTION TO APPOINT V ANTAGETRUST COMPANY AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE FOR THE RETIREMENT HEALTH SAVINGS PROGRAM: Several years ago the City adopted a Retiree Health Savings Pl.an (RHSP) through ICMA Retirement Corporation. This plan allowed employees to deposit money on a tax-free basis to pay for health insurance premiums and out-of-pocket health expenses after retirement Since the plan was adopted, IRS regulations governing these plans have changed aud the City is no longer permitted to olIer this benefit to employees. However, there are a number of employees who have money in the plan; therefore, we must maintain the pIau to protect their benefits. When the plan was adopted, Investors Bank & Trust Company was named trustee of the City's trust (RHSP). The service agreement between ICMA-RC and Investors Bank & Trust Company (since re-named State Street Bank and Trust Company) win no longer be in etlecl a11er December 31, 2007. This resolution appoints Vantage Trust Company as successor trustee fix the RHSP. RESOLUTION NO. 07-20 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSiTY PARK. TEXAS, PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT OF VANTAGETRUST COMPANY AS SUCCESSOR TRUSTEE OF THE RETIREMENT HEALTH SAVINGS (RHS) PROGRAM; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. CONSIDER AND ACT ON THE COOPERATIVE PURCHASE OF A Sf DE LOADING REFUSE VEHICLE: The Sanitation Division budgeted to purchase a new side loading retllse 236 vehicle. This combination vehicle is available for purchase through the Buy Board as f()llows: 2007 American LaFrance Condor quoted by Duncan Freightliner (Waco, TX)':: $103.519.00, Champion 32 Yd. Commercial Sideloader quoted by HeU of Texas (Irving, TX) = $82,831.00. BuyBoard Fee:::::: $400. Total Cost:::::: $186,750, Purchases made through BuyBoard satisfy all competitive bidding requirements, CONSIDER AND ACT ON AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT FOR A SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER: In an effort to provide for the well being of students and taculty of the Highland Park High School, as well as to provide for continued education on the abuse of drugs and alcohol, the City of University Park, the Town of Highland Park and the Highland Park Independent School District have reached an agreement for the placement of a full time School Resource Oflicer in the Highland Park High School. The officer will be a sworn police ot1icer of the University Park Police Department and will work directly tor the University Park Police Department and under the Police Department's policies and procedures. The salary and benefits of the officer vvill be shared by the City of University Park and the T(n,vn of Highland Park, with the City of University Park providing for 75% of such cost and the Town of Highland Park providing for 25%, The City will advance and pay all costs as they atTrUe and the Town of Highland Park will reimburse the City of University Park lor its 25% share upon receipt of a statement from the city as outlined in the lnterlocal Agreement. The C()sts for the school year begin in January 01'2007 and end with the current school year. CONSIDER AND ACT ON AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT FOR A O,A,R.E. OFFICER: Under the terms and conditions of the current Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Joint Provision of a DARE Officer in the Independent School District between the City of University Park and The Town of k, b()th pm1ies are to review the agreement annually f{)r renewal. Further, as there have been salary increas(,1s Hn the position of DARE Oilieer, it is necessary to review and approve a new agreement. Under the agreement, the salary and benefits for the DARE Officer are shared by the City of University Park and the TO\f\ll1 of Highland Park, with the City of University Park providing 75% of such cost and the Town of Highland Park paying 25%. The City will advance and pay all costs as they accrue and the Town of Highland Park will reimburse the City of University Park fOl' its 25(~> share upon receipt of a statement fmm the city as outlined in the Interlocal Agreement. CONSIDER AND ACT ON AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH NCTCOG FOR REGIONAL STORM WATER MANAGEMENT: The City of University Park participates in the regional storm water estahlished by the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG), addresses storm water quality issues throughout the region. Participation in the program provides municipalities with resources for staff and developer training, public education. and other technical resources to meet state and federal regulations for storm water runofI. On August 13th, the Texas Commission on Envimnmental Qual ity (TCEQ) issued the Small MS4 (Municipal Separate Storm Water System) Phase II final permit. Tbe City of University Park fulls under the permit requirements for Phase II, and the City will forward its Storm Water Management Program to TCEQ by February 11, 2008 as part of the permit application. The existing interlocal agreement between the City and NCTCOG has expired and staff requests approval of another five-year interlocal agreement as well as the authorization .....-.-.....-...............-..._..........<.'.-.-...-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.-.,.",.,.,.,.,.,.,.....:.....:.:.,.,.:.,.:.:,:,:,:,:,:",:,:",:",:"",;,;:;:;,;.;,;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;: ;:;:;:;:;:;:;;;;,;;;;;;;;;:;;;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;,;:;:;;;;;;;;;;;;;;,;,;:;,;:;:;:;:;:;:;:;.;:'" 237 letter for FY 2008 participation, Participation in the $2,720. the City of University Park CONSIDER AND ACT ON October 2, 2007. AL OF CITY rvUNUTES: For MAIN A1!I~.NDA CONSIDER AND ACT ON A RESOLUTION EAST OF THE GOAR PARK GAZEBO THE DON M. PLAZA; A RESOLUTION NAMING THE TRACK ROACH TRACK AND A RESOLUTION NAMING IN GOAR PARK TFlE ,8. "PETE" GOLDMAN 2006, the City Council a Public nominees/applications tor naming of University Park. have through leadership 11 of the Park. During the of the Committee reviewed for recent the foHov,ring individuals AND FOUNTAIN FOUNTAIN AND THE JOHN G. WATERFALL In September to revie\v and properties within contribution Within University g Committee, the nominations include Name: Mayor Pete Goldman Mayor Don Houseman Mayor John Roach Based on the Facilities Naming through resolution. of the by to the Public the approval, nammg. Mayor Pro Tempore fountain in Goat John G.Roach Track and Overlook and WaterfalL approve the three the plaza and Park the "Pete" Goldman was unanimous to RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF TEXAS, NAMING HOUSEMAN PLAZA PROVIDING AN EFF UNIVERSITY PARK, THE DONM. PARK~AND 238 RESOLUTION NO. 07-21 A RESOLUTION OF' T OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, NAMING TH AT GERMANY PARK JOHN G, ROACH TRACK FOR THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. RESOLUTION NO. 07 ~22 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, NAMING THE OVERLOOK AND WATERFALL IN GOAR PARK THE F.B, "PETE" GOLDMAN OVERl,OOK AND WATERFALL FOR THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY P ARK; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. CONSIDER AND ACT ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF UNIV , BY AMENDING SECTION 40 TO DEL FlNITION OF FA SECTIONS 21wlOO (1) TO PROVIDE FOR OCCUPANCY SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICTS; AMENDING SECTIONS 22-100 AND 22~10l (1) TO PROVIDE FOR USES AND OCCUPANCY STANDARD IN DUPLEX AND MULTIPLE-FAMILY DWELLING DISTRICTS: Dan Setko addressed the City Council on June 5, 2007 on issues relating to the definition of Family, maximum building height and maximum plate line heights in the multi-family districts. City Council provided direction to staff to proceed to ,unend the Zoning Ordinance, On July 16, 2007 the Planning and 'ssion held a Public Hearing and considered an ordinance to change the definition that "not more than three (3) individ marriage, or adoption" may occupy a dwelling unit At that meeting, P&Z voted 3-2 the proposed amendment to change the definition of Family from two to three unrelated individuals. The comment was made that the current detinition to include "not more than two individuals unrelated by blood, marriage or adoption" should remain in the single-family districts but may be changed as it relates to multi~iamily districts. On August 7, 2007. the City C01mdl held a Public Hearing and considered the proposed ordinance and provided directions to staff and the Consultant to work through P&Z to change the occupancy requirements to not more than three individuals in the multi-family districts and preserve the existing occupancy standards in the single~family districts 8, 2007 the Planning and Zoning Commission held a. Public Hearing arid consi ordinance to provide an occupancy standard of not more than three individuals unrelated by blood, marriage or adoption in the duplex and mu1ti~family districts and not more than two individuals unrelated by blood, marriage or adoption in ' and single-family P&Z voted 3~2 on a motion to deny the pro The City Council c Hearing on October 2,2007 and received cm residents, bui owners, The Public Hearing was closed and the item was for consideration on 0 . Mavor Holmes n{)ted . " that the Public Hearing was closed on this item and asked was a 11101.10n on the proposed ordinance. Mayor Pro Tempore Shawver stated that he and the City Council had read all of the letters and infomlation provided to them from both sides. He stated that his motion would not reflect illl ultimate plan. but that there are a number of issues currently going on related 1:0 this item. Mayor Pro Tempore Shawver motioned to deny approval of the proposed ordinance changing the occupancy standards in duplex and multi-family districts. Councilmember Carter seconded and ::::,::::;:;:;:,:,:;:;":;:;:;:;";,,,;,;:;:;:;,,:,,,,;:;::"".:".,."",,,;.;:,,,,,:,,,, 239 commented that there are many things going on snrrounding this issue including items related to parking in the area west of Snider Plalll and possible consideration of one~way streets, He continued that he was in favor oft11e motion to deny the because there are other issues that should be reconciled ilrst prior to changing this Holmes \va" next to comment and stated that there were good points made from both sides but that what persuaded him was 1) increased density and 2) P&Z denying the item twice, Mayor Holmes indicated that the Council would be looking at this issue ongoing but that at the present time, he \vas in favor of the motion to deny the ordinance. Councilmembers Grable and Walker also voted to deny the ordinance. The vote was unanimous to deny approval of the proposed ordinance changing the occupancy standards in duplex and multi~famiIy districts, CONSIDER AND ACT ON AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT PD-24 FOR A TRACT OF LAND MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED AS LOTS 1, 2, 3A, 11 AND 12, BLOCK B, ST AN DREWS PLACE ADDITION, AND MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS 4015 NORMANDY, UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS; Architexas, representing the First Unitarian Church of Dallas is requesting an amendment to the Planned De PD-24 to include an additional residential lot located Andrews the Single family SF- 2 zoning district. The proposed PD amendment will incorporate lots 1, 2, 3A 11, and 12, Block B, St. Andrews Place Addition. and provides for 2.25 acres more or less. The existing Church buildings located in PD~24 on the southeast comer of and Preston Road is approximately 31,134 sq. ft with a maximum building hei The Church proposes to add approximately 17,552 mum b 35' for the new additions and renovations. The ,ommission voted 4~1 to recommend approval oftlw I'D conceptual site plan, ollowing items to be resolved before the item is considered by City Counc1 tation issue: Dumpsters to be relocated to an internal part of the site. 2) Restrictions on rentals to take place within certain hours with no more than 3 consecutive days in a calendar year. 3) Restrictions to the school use. City Council conducted a Public Hearing and received comments from the Church and neighborhood residents on October 2, 2007. The Publi dosed at that meeting and the item was tabled for consideration on October 2 Mayor Holmes stated that with I'espect to I1em # 17 of the PD Conditions regarding gla':ls, the wording should be changed from "may" to "must," and to include a shade structnre. Councilmember Walker asked architect Mr. John Allender how strongly they felt about including glass on the Preston Road side of the ehueh, Mr. Allender indicated that they felt about this and would like to have the flexibility to use natural light. Discussion n Item # I 7 of the PD Conditions and the attorney for the church. Mr. Art Anderson, addressed the Council. He indicated they had a concern about the requirement to use frosted a shade. led plans had been completed, Councilme to approve to ask them to bring back the detailed site plans this item yor Holmes moved approval of the ordinance ment to Planned District PD-24 for a tract of land more parti described as lots 1, 2, 3A, 11 lock 13, St. Andrews Place Addition. more cor 15 Normandy, the detailed site plan is submitted, Council ha to determine what materials will be used on the Preston Road side in regards to gl.ass. Mayor Pro Tempore Shawver seconded, and the vote was unanimous to approve the ordinance approving an an1endment to Planned Development District 240 PD-24 for a tract of laud more particularly described as lots I. 2~ 3A~ 11 and 12, Block B, St. Andrews Place Addition, more commonly known as 4015 Normandy, and that when the detailed site plan is submitted, Council has the unfettered right to determine what materials win be used on the Preston Road side in regards to glass. ORDINANCE NO. 07/37 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE AND MAP OF OF UNIVERSITY PARK, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED~ BY AMENDING DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 24~ APPROVING A NEW CONCEPT SITE PLAN FOR THE FIRST UNITARIAN CHURCH AT 4015 NORMANDY, UNIVERSITY PARK, DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO ADD THE PROPERTY MORE PARTICULARLY RIBED AS LOT 3A, BLOCK B, ST. AN ADDITION, AN TO TH E CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TY, TEXAS; PR CIAL CONDlTIONS~ PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00) EACFl OFFENSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. PUBLIC HEARING ON AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN ) DETAILED SITE PLAN FOR PD~32 BEING A TRACT OF LAND APPROX. 6.236 ACRES LOCATED AT 6601 TURTLE CRE ..: May'or Holmes Hearing, Mr, Larry Boerder, representing property owner Gerald Ford of ulevard, requested consideration of an amended detailed site plan for PD~32 being a tract of land approximately 6.236 acres and described as 6601 Turtle Creek A land use statement submitted by the applicant proposes to build a detached with a motor court structure on the northern side of the property, The ardhouse has been relocated from the original approved site plan dated Apri the applicant secks to build a pool pavilion on the eastem end of the p side of the subject tract. The location and construction details for the !Cture is subject to engineering review and approval in accordance with Damage Prevention Regulations" of the Code of Ordinances before the issue of a building pem1iL The Planning and Zoning Commission held a Public Hearing and considered at its regular meeting on October 16, 2007 and voted unanimously to recommend subject to the following stipulations. 1) The property owner must submit a de plan for the areas to the northwest and n0l1heast of the Motor Court. 2) That the outside Lighting lor the Motor Court area shall be limited to fixtures inset in the 3' Ian und the Motor Court and shaH be pointed inward and dO\'\r11ward. Mayor Hohlles ic Hearing. CONSIDER AND ACT ON AN ORDINANCE APPRO SITE PLAN FOR PD-32 BEING A TRACT OF AT 6601 TURTLE CI : May 0 the ordinance appro vi site plan fi 6.236 acres located at Creek, Councl unanimous to approve the ordinance approving an amended ~NDED DETAiLED ACRES LOCATED moved approval of tract of land approx, seconded, and the vote was site plan for PD-32. ..........-..............-.-............................,.,."'.,""""""""""""""".,."",,;,:,:,:,:,: ,,,,,:,,:.:.....:,,,,,,,,,,,,,::,,:;:,,,,,;:;:;,;;;,;:;;;:;:;:;;;:;:,:;:;:;: ':':';';';';';:;';:;:::;":;:;:";:;"::";,;:,:",,,,,,,,,. 241 ORDINANCE NO. 07/38 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE AND MAP, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED, BY AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 06/16 GRANTING PLA OPMENT DISTRICT NO. 32 FOR THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS LO'] NIVERSITY PARK ESTATES ADDITION TO THE CITY OF UNIVERSI S COUNTY, TEXAS, BEING A 6.236 ACRE TRACT COMMONLY K I TURTLE CREEK BOULE V ARD; APPROVING AN AMENDED DETAILED SITE PLAN; PROVIDING ADDITIONAL SPECIAL CONDITIONS; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDfNANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. DISCUSS A REQUEST TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE 3200-3300 BLOCK OF NORTHWEST P ARKW A Y TO "NORTHWESTERN"; Staff received a near unanimous request from the property owners to change the name of Northwest Parkway. between Airline and Hillcrest, to N0l1hwestern. As the petition was submitted, this would not change the name of Northwest Parkway west of Turtle Creek. Public Works Director Bud Smallwood indicated that the Fire Chief expressed concern from a public safety standpoint about the name change of only one block of the street Mayor Holmes asked if the property owners on Northwest Parkway to the west of Turtle Creek had been included in the petition. Mr. Smallwood said they had not. Mayor Holmes motioned to table the item and reconsider at a later date after the residents living on Northwest Parkway west of Turtle Creek had been asked what they think about the name change to "Northwestern:' Councihnember Grable seconded. and the vote was unanimous to table the item and reconsider at a later date. CONSIDER AND ACT ON AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONTRACT WITH LEO A. DALY FOR ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES RELATED TO CITY HALL RENOVATION: Strm~tural issues were uncovered during the course of the asbestos abatement on the existing portion of City HalL Because of this, if the floor plans as originally drawn were constructed, a number of significant structural alterations would be needed. As a result of this dilemma, stafT began working with our construction manager. Gallagher Construction, to develop alternalives. As part of the process we asked the project architect, Leo A Daly (LAD), to provide costs for revising the plans, 11ley have requested additional tees for both scenarios (building the original concept and the redesign of the new concept). Staff asked Gallagher to prepare a best estimate as to construction costs of the two alternatives. The combined architectural and building costs of the original building design totals $757,299 to $786,199. 11l.e estimated cost of the alternative is $350,625. On October 2,2007 the City Hall Oversight Committee reviewed the two alternatives, After considerable discussion, the Committee voted 3 to 1 for the staff recommended alternative. This will increase Leo A. Daly's architectural fees by $157,500. Councihnember Walker moved approval of the amendment to the contract with Leo A. Daly in the amount of $157,500 f()r architectural services related to City HaH renovation, Councihnember Carler seconded, and the vote was unanimous to approve the amendrncnt to the contract with Leo A. Daly in the amount of$157,500 for architectural services related to City HaH renovation. 242 CONSIDER AND ACT ON PROVIDING STAFF DIRJ~CTION TO FILE A REHEARING MOTION ON THE pue ORDER FOR UNIV ORDINANCE NO. 06/35 REGARDING 138KV N LINE: 17th upen meeting the Public Utility Commiss order detenn Ordinance No. 06/35 invalid. To start ty must . n (jurisdictional prerequisite) with the 20 days from the issuance of the order. Once the case has been reheard by the PUC, the City can then appeal t District Court. Mayor Holmes made a moti to file a motion for a on the PUC Order for University Park Or In addition, if the motion for rehearing is denied. direction to file an appeal to the Travis Count Tempore Shawver sec(mded, and the vote was unanimous to direct staff t a rehearing on the PLJC Order for University Park Ordinance No. 06/35, and, in addition, if the motion for rehearing is denied, direction to file an appeal to the Travis County District Court, CONSIDER AND ACT ON A REQUEST FOR THE ADDITION OF TWO CROSSING GUARDS AT HYER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: The Police Department received a request from concerned parents to provide a school crossing guard at the intersection of Colgate and Tulane. The Police Department requested a traffic study be conducted by C&P Engineering to determine the need for . Upon the cOlupletion of the study, C&P Engineering recommended to add a the intersection and Tulane, as well as at the intersection of Caruth and ends t I crossing guards are hired for the intersections of Tulane and Colgate and Tulane and Caruth. Councilmember Walker moved approval of the request for the addition of two crossing guards at flyer Elementary School. Councilrnember Grable seconded, and the vote was unanimous to appro've the request for the addition of two crossing guards at Hyer Elementary SchooL CONSIDER AND ACT ON ADDITIONAL APPOINTMENTS TO THE BUILDERS COMMITTEE: On April 3, 2007, City Council approved the Scope of Services lor Dan Sefko and Associates to review and make recommendations ClUTent building and development standards in the single41mlily and multi~ ricts. As part of that review process, staff is proposing to incorporate the participation and input tJ.'om builders and residents. In addition to this Commiuee, the consultant will also work with the Zoning Ordinance Advisory Committee (lOAC) and the Planning and Zoning Commission bet"bl'e tlnal recommendations are forwarded to City Council. On August 28, 2007 City Council appointed the Jollowing builders to the Committee. Single-fi:unily Construction: Gage Pritchard, George Lewis and Rusty Golf. Multi-family Construction: Richard Means. Don Gale and Matt Frankl in, Staff is now recommending the appointment of the following residents to the Committee: Margaret DiFrancesco, James Cali and Neil Banis. Mayor Holmes noted that because of the addition of residents to the Committee, it should now be called the Devdupment Standards Committee, Councilmember Carter moved approval of the additional appointment to the Committee. Councilmember Grable seconded, and the vote was unanimous to approve the additional appointments to the Committee. CONSIDER AND ACT ON A PILOT PROGRAM FOR HOLIDAY TREEUGlrrlNG IN SNIDER PLAZA: Staff ha,:> recently been approached by business and property owners regarding the possibility of supporting a Holiday Tree Lighting ENent at Snider Plaza. The 243 request involves the ParksI)~~n$l1tn~nt continuing the installation of the Holiday Tree, seasonal banners and decorative garlanqon light posts. The business owners would install white lighting which would highlight the 1:H.l.ildiJlgs on each corner of the fountain intersection. The programming aspects ofthei;1yentwould include holiday mltsic~hotdrifiks and entertainment, culminating in the lighting of the Holiday simultaneouslywithp>therdecorative lights. Exact details will be addressed in t\ltUre. meetings with stafr~d n1embersoft~e Snider Plaza business and property owners. The treeligllting event is tentatively SGhe~l~ledJor Tuesday, November 27, 2007 from 6:00 p.m, until8:0Qp'fl1' Mayor Holmes moveqapproval. . the pilot program for Holiday Tree Lighting in SniqerJ)laza.. Councihnember\V~lkerseconded, and the vote was l.l!11:U1imous to approve the pilot program for Holiday Tree Lighting in Snider Plaza. There being no further business, the nieeting was adjourned. ATTEST: PASSED AND APPROVED this 6th day of November 2007.