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MINUTES
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.