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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS
COUNCIL CHAMBER - CITY HALL MODULAR BUILDING
TUESDAY, MAY 6, 2008, 5:00 P.M.
At 2:00 p.m., the City Council attended dedication ceremonies in Goar Park for the Don Houseman
Fountain & Plaza and the Pete Goldman Falls & Overlook.
At 3:00 p.m., Mayor James H. Holmes, III, convened the City Council into an Executive Session in
the Fire Department Training Room under Sections 551.071 and 551.072 of the Government Code
for consultation with the City Attorney regarding confidential legal matters and deliberation
regarding possible acquisition of a park site. The Executive Session ended at 4:05 p.m. No action
was voted on or taken during the session.
Mayor Holmes opened the regular City Council Meeting at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber in the
City Hall Modular Building. Present were Mayor Pro-Tempore Harry Shawver and
Councilmembers Syd Carter, and Kelly Walker Councilmember Jerry Grable was absent and
excused. Also in attendance were City Manager Bob Livingston, City Attorney Rob Dillard and
City Secretary Kate Smith.
Three Boy Scouts were in attendance. They introduced themselves and told the Council which
merit badges they were working on: Griffin Beitter, 3528 Stanford; Jack Beitter, 3528 Stanford;
Tyler Killion, 3221 Stanford and Andrew Robert Nichol, 6701 Armstrong.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MAY AS NATIONAL BIKE MONTH: Councilmember
Walker presented Mr. Alan Stewart with a proclamation recognizing the month of May as National
Bike Month.
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING PARK CITIES NEWS ON THEIR 70TH ANNIVERSARY:
Mayor Holmes presented Park Cites News Publisher Marj Waters and her family with a
proclamation recognizing the newspaper on their 70th Anniversary.
Councilmember Walker moved approval of the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Carter seconded,
and the vote was unanimous to approve the following:
CONSENT AGENDA
CONSIDER AND ACT ON A RESOLUTION APPOINTING RAY NOAH FOR THE CITY OF
LTNIVERSITY PARK TO THE DART BOARD OF DIRECTORS: A resolution in 1994
established a method of appointment to a shared position on the DART Board of Directors. This
resolution would affirm an agreement with the cities of Addison, Richardson and the Town of
Highland Park regarding that selection process. The City of Richardson will submit the name of
Raymond D. Noah as the individual to serve in this position; this resolution concurs and approves
that appointment.
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RESOLUTION NO. 08-09
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, AFFIRMING AN
~ AGREEMENT WITH THE CITIES OF ADDISON, RICHARDSON AND HIGHLAND PARK
REGARDING THE SELECTION PROCESS FOR A SHARED MEMBER TO THE DALLAS
AREA RAPID TRANSIT BOARD OF DIRECTORS; APPROVING RAYMOND D. NOAH AS
THE CITY'S CANDIDATE FOR BOARD MEMBER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
CONSIDER AND ACT ON THE YMCA HEALTHY KIDS DAY TRIATHLON: The YMCA has
requested permission to use city streets in and around the YMCA neighborhood to hold the
"Healthy Kids Day Triathlon" on Saturday, August 2, 2008, from 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. The
triathlon wiil be held for kids ages seven to fourteen and will be managed by Ironhead Race
Productions, a professional organization that conducts sanctioned races. The race will begin with
the swimming portion of the triathlon at the YMCA, which will be followed up by the bicycle race
and subsequent foot race along a route through the neighborhood approved by the police
department. The YMCA plans to advertise this event in advance by distributing flyers to all
homeowners along the route of the race advising them of the event. Police assistance will be
provided within reason of the department's manpower needs. The planners also intend to have an
ambulance (not a University Park ambulance) stationed at the YMCA should one be needed.
CONSIDER AND ACT ON AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE EXISTING NATURAL GAS
FRANCHISE WITH ATMOS ENERGY TO INCREASE THE FRANCHISE FEE FROM 4% TO
5% OF GROSS REVENUES: In the settlement agreement reached between Atmos Energy
Corporation and the Atmos Cities Steering Committee (ACSC) in 2007, Atmos agreed to increase
franchise fee payments to individual cities. The agreement caps the increase at a maximum of five
(5) percent of gross revenues for gas sold within city limits. Upon request of the individual city, the
change is effective for franchise payments made on May 1, 2008 or the effective date of the
amendment changing the franchise agreement, whichever is later. The existing franchise agreement
between the City and Atmos Energy (successor to Lone Star Gas) dates to December 1993 and
provides for a 4% franchise fee. While the amount of the annual franchise fee can vary greatly, for
the past three years the fee has averaged $440,000. An increase from 4% to 5% could increase the
City's annual fee by $100,000. Because the franchise fee is treated as a pass-through on customer
bills, gas customers in University Park will pay more on their monthly bill. Atmos has estimated
that the one percent increase will add fifty to sixty cents ($0.50 to $0.60) to the average residential
customer's monthly bill.
ORDINANCE NO. 08/25
AN ORDINANCE AMENDIGN THE EXISTING GAS FRANCHISE BETWEEN THE CITY
AND ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION TO PROVIDE FOR A DIFFERENT
CONSIDERATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; PROVIDING FOR ACCEPTANCE
BY ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION; AND FINDING AND DETERMINING THAT THE
MEETING AT WHICH THIS ORDINANCE IS PASSED IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AS
REQUIRED BY LAW.
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CONSIDER AND ACT ON A LETTER TO THE CITIES AGGREGATION POWER PROJECT
TO PRESERVE THE CITY'S OPTION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE LONG-TERM CONTRACT
FOR ELECTRICITY CURRENTLY IN NEGOTIATION: The City of University Park has been a
member of CAPP (Cities Aggregation Power Proj ect) since its formation in 2001. CAPP pools the
electric power needs of inember cities and takes annual bids to purchase electricity among
competing providers. Through this membership the City has achieved considerable savings in its
electric power needs. In recent years the CAPP Board has worked to assemble a means for
purchasing electricity on a long term basis. The method now being proposed is the purchase of
power output from a specific group of seven power plants over a 24 year period. To do this, CAPP
will issue debt to prepay the capacity charge component of the total cost. This means that
participating CAPP cities will share proportionately in making debt service payments. By
extension, it means participating cities will have contracts equivalent to a debt obligation.
Importantly, this obligation will actually reduce expenses and represents a reclassifying of money
that would otherwise be spent to purchase electricity anyway. For University Park, the estimated
allocated debt is $939,979 (of a total of $496 million), based on 3,357,941 kWh annually (of a total
of 1.772 billion kWh). To move forward, CAPP needs a non-binding indication of support by
member cities. This indication, in the form of a brief letter, does not commit the City to ultimate
participation in the long term contract.
CONSIDER AND ACT: ON A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTINUED PARTICIPATION
WITH THE STEERING COMMITTEE OF CITIES SERVED BY ONCOR: University Park has
been a longtime member of the Steering Committee of Cities Served by Oncor (formerly TXU
Electric Delivery). This group of 109 cities works to represent the interests of cities in activities
like rate cases, appeals, rulemakings, and legislative efforts impacting the electric rates charged by
Oncor. Periodically, the Steering Committee needs to collect money to support its ongoing work.
This is done by using a per capita assessment of inember cities. The Committee is requesting
approval of a participation resolution and a$0.10 (ten cent) per capita assessment. For University
Park, using the population reported in the TML Directory of City Officials, the City's membership
assessment is $2,412.80.
RESOLUTION NO. 08-10
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CONTINUED PARTICIPATION WITH THE STEERING
COMMITTEE OF CITIES SERVED BY ONCOR; AND AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF 10
CENTS PER CAPITA TO THE STEERING COMMITTEE TO FUND REGULATORY AND
RELATED ACTIVITIES RELATED TO ONCOR ELECTRIC DELIVERY
CONSIDER AND ACT ON A RESERVATION REQUEST FOR CURTIS PARK FROM
WATERMARK CHURCH: Staff received a request from the Watermark Community Church to
reserve Curtis Park for a church picnic on Sunday, May 18, 2008. Watermark Church anticipates
approximately 1800 participants will be in attendance and plans to be at the park site from 7:00 a.m.
unti12:00 p.m. Since 2002, the Watermark Church has used Curtis Park with minimal impact to the
community.
CONSIDER AND ACT ON A CHANGE OF CURTIS PARK POOL HOURS ON MAY 26TH -
MAY 29TH: The 2008 pool season begins on Memorial Day Weekend (Saturday, May 24, through
Monday, May 26, 2008). Because school will be in session Tuesday, May 27 through Friday, May
29 staff is concerned about the number of lifeguards that will be available to work during school
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hours. Park Director Gerry Bradley requested the City Council approve the operation of the pool at
reduced hours for the period of Monday, May 26, 2008 through Friday, May 29, 2008. The hours
would be as follows: Memorial Day, May 26, 2008, 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. and Tuesday, May
~ 27 through Friday, May 29, 12:00 noon unti17:00 p.m.
CONSIDER AND ACT ON APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FOR
APRIL 15, 2008
MAIN AGENDA
CONSIDER AND ACT ON A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING REFUND OF MONEY
COLLECTED FROM SPEEDING TICKETS ON AIRLINE DRIVE: The 25 mph speed zone
approved on a trail basis last year included Airline Drive from Lovers Lane to Southwestern Blvd.
State law (HB 87) requires a speed study before a 30 mph limit can be lowered to 25 mph on streets
wider than 35 feet and where parking is allowed on at least one side. Because no such study was
performed before the 25 mph speed zone was approved last year, Airline Drive should not have
been posted at 25 mph. About 112 tickets were written for speeding on Airline while it was posted
at 25 mph. The approximate value of these tickets is $15,695. The UP Police Department has
recommended that the tickets be dismissed and money collected be refunded. Mayor Holmes stated
that this was also his understanding of HB 87 and that Airline is 36 feet wide. Mayor Pro Tempore
Shawver moved approval of the resolution authorizing the refund of money collected from speeding
tickets on Airline Drive. Councilmember Carter seconded, and the vote was unanimous to approve
the resolution authorizing the refund of money collected from speeding tickets on Airline Drive.
CONSIDER AND ACT ON AN ORDINANCE REPEALING THE 25 MPH SPEED LIMIT ON
AIRLINE DRIVE: HB 87 requires a speed study before a 30 mph limit can be lowered to 25
mph on streets wider than 35 feet and where parking is allowed on at least one side. Police Chief
Gary Adams stated that because no such study was performed before the 25 mph speed zone was
approved, Airline should not have been posted at 25 mph. This ordinance would repeal the 25 mph
speed limit on Airline. Mayor Pro Tempore Shawver moved approval of the ordinance repealing
the 25 mph speed limit on Airline Drive. Councilmember Carter seconded, and the vote was
unanimous to approve the ordinance repealing the 25 mph speed limit on Airline Drive.
ORDINANCE NO. 08/26
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED,
BY AMENDING ARTICLE 10.1000 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF TO DELETE
SUBSECTION (a) (8) (vi) "AIRLINE FROM LOVERS LAND TO SOUTHWESTERN';
PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
REPORT ON THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATION ON A 25 MPH
CITY-WIDE SPEED LIMIT AND PROVIDE DIRECTION TO STAFF: During the April 1,
2008 City Council Meeting, Council forwarded the matter of a potential city-wide 25 mph speed
limit on residential streets to the Public Safety Committee for recommendation. This was done after
several studies had been conducted in a test site area in the northeast portion of the city, and after
the police department recommended against the change after data indicated a lack of voluntary or
enforced compliance by motorists, and zero accidents in the test site in a 24-month period. The
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Public Safety Committee met on Tuesday, April 22, 2008, to discuss this matter. After a
presentation by the police department, a lengthy discussion by the committee members, and
comments by resident Rick Barrett, the committee voted unanimously against changing the
maximum speed limit on residential streets in University Park from 30 mph to 25 mph. However,
the committee did formulate a follow-up recommendation regarding this issue, again by unanimous
vote. Police Chief Gary Adams said that the committee strongly recommended the following: "The
City of University Park initiate a public relations effort aimed at educating the public to slow the
rate of speed and obey the traffic laws on our residential streets for the protection of our children."
Several avenues to address this effort were discussed and including using non-profit organizations,
public relations, news releases, mail-outs, neighborhood organizations, and the Youth Advisory
Commission. Following Chief Adams comments, Mayor Holmes asked Chief Adams how much
additional signage would be necessary if the speed limit was reduced to 25 mph. Chief Adams
deferred to Public Works Director Bud Smallwood who answered that approximately 440 additional
25 mph signs would be necessary as well as about 220 additional 30 mph signs. The additional 30
mph signs would be necessary for the transition areas. Mayor Holmes noted again that it was his
understanding that it is illegal to reduce the speed to 25 mph on streets that are 35 feet or wider and
where parking is prohibited on one or more sides. Assistant Public Works Director Jacob Speer
indicated that he had put together a map of the city streets that are eligible to be lowered to 25 mph
and that of those streets that were not eligible, approximately 1/3 were due to street width and
approximately 2/3 were due to parking restrictions. Chief Adams noted that even though the 25
mph signs were posted and enforced, there was no sign of compliance and that the 85 percentile
speed remained at 31-32 mph in most areas. Chief Adams stated that it was his recommendation
that the City Council not approve the 25 mph speed limit on residential streets citywide. Ms.
Jessica Waterson, 3101 Westminster, stated that her son was recently struck by a car while riding
his bike near Goar Park. He was not seriously injured but she feels strongly that the 25 mph speed
limit would be beneficial to reduce the number of accidents and injuries. Mr. Rodney Hand, 2813
Purdue, stated that he had spoken before the City Council on this item one other time. Mr. Hand
wanted to know who is against reducing the speed to 25 mph and how many 30 mph signs would
have to be removed. Mayor Holmes stated that the 25 mph speed limit would be an exception
because state statue sets the speed on residential streets to 30 mph unless otherwise posted. Mr.
Smallwood indicated that signs would actually need to be added. Mr. Hand asked what harm it
would do and he contended that long term posting will make some motorists slow down. Mr. Jim
Elliott, 2916 Rosedale, stated that he was attending the meeting on behalf of the Park Cities YMCA
and that he had read in the newspaper that part of the Public Safety Committee recommendation
involved a media campaign. He stated that the YCMA would be willing to assist the City in this
effort. Mr. Rick Barrett, 2817 Purdue, stated that enforcement in the test area in the northeast
section of the City has been sitting dormant for the past two years except for the tickets issued on
Airline. He noted that there has not been a media campaign regarding the 25 mph speed limit like
there has been on the ban on hand held cell phones in school zones. In closing, Mr. Barrett asked
the City Council to delay their decision on this issue. Mayor Holmes asked the City Council if there
was any discussion with respect to the Public Safety Committee's recommendation.
Councilmember Carter stated that the City Council had been studying this issue for two years. He
said that in regards to Mr. Barrett's comments on the cell phone ban, it is much easier to enforce a
one block school zone and that city-wide enforcement would be difficult. Mayor Holmes stated that
if streets are 35 feet or wider, the speed cannot be reduced to 25 mph and that rules out a lot of
streets in the City. In addition, there are a number of streets with no parking on either side. Mayor
Holmes stated that he respects Mr. Barrett's passion on this issue and that he has read all of the e-
mails and reports that he has provided. Mayor Holmes then addressed Ms. Waterson and stated that
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he was very glad that her son was alright, but he noted that speed was not a factor in her son's
accident. The Mayor continued that the City Council would have to make a reasonable
determination that the speed limit should be lowered to 25 mph and that he did not think there was
enough evidence to make this determination. Councilmember Walker said that the Council had
been studying this issue for a long time. She said that she believes it is the City Council's duty to
keep children safe. She continued that it is an issue that she has struggled with, but that it would be
impossible to enforce. Because of this, she feaxs that it will give parents and children a false sense
of security on city streets. Following Councilmember Walker's comments, Mayor Holmes made a
motion to accept the recommendation of the Public Safety Committee to not lower the speed limit
on residential streets to 25 mph and for the City Attorney to draft an ordinance repealing the 25 mph
speed limit that is currently in place in the northeast portion of the city. Councilmember Walker
seconded, and the vote was unanimous to accept the recommendation of the Public Safety
Committee to not lower the speed limit on residential streets to 25 mph, and for the City Attorney to
draft an ordinance repealing the 25 mph speed limit currently in place in the northeast portion of the
city.
CONSIDER AND ACT ON AN ORDINANCE DESIGNATING 2-HR PARKING ALONG THE
2900 BLOCK OF MCFARLIN: Pursuant to a request from a majority of the abutting property
owners, staff requested that the City Attorney develop an ordinance establishing a 2-hour parking
restriction (Monday through Friday, school days - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) along the north curb line of
McFarlin, from Boedeker to Dublin. Mr. Robert Moore, 2904 McFarlin, spoke in favor of the
ordinance but asked if the City Council had ever considered a resident only parking district. Public
Works Director Bud Smallwood responded that the city had received requests for this but the only
area the City Council has approved a resident parking district was near the high school when the
parking garage was built. Mayor Holmes asked Mr. Smallwood if the only objection was by Mr.
Hook. Mr. Smallwood confirmed that it was. Councilmember Carter moved approval of the
ordinance designating 2-hour parking along the 2900 block of McFarlin. Mayor Pro Tempore
Shawver seconded, and the vote was unanimous to approve the ordinance designating 2-hour
parking along the 2900 block of McFarlin.
ORDINANCE NO. 08/27
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, PROHIBITING PARKING
IN THE 2900 BLOCK OF MCFARLIN BOULEVARD FOR LONGER THAN TWO (2) HOURS
AT ANY TIME BETWEEN 8:00 A. M. AND 5:00 P. M. ON SCHOOL DAYS; PROVIDING FOR
THE ERECTION OF SIGNS; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES 1N
CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY OF
F1NE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS ($200.00) FOR EACH
OFFENSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
CONSIDER AND ACT ON A REQUEST FROM MR. GAVIN STENER TO KEEP TWO
CHICKENS AT 4012 MCFARLIN BLVD: Mr. Gavin Stener submitted an application under
Article 2.300 of the Code of Ordinances for a permit to keep two chickens at his residence. Mr.
Stener's son has been caring for these chickens since April 2007 at the Lamplighter School, and
they now have an opportunity to bring two chickens home. According to Article 2.302 of the Code
of Ordinances, a person desiring to keep one or more fowl within the city as provided shall first
make application to the City Manager, giving the following information: (1) the name and address
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of the applicant; (2) a description of the facilities designed to house such fowl and the location of
such facilities; and, (3) the number and type of fowl. Mr. Stener and his son Julius, 4012 McFarlin,
spoke in favor of the permit. Councilmember Walker asked Julis how he would care for the
chickens. Julius replied that he would feed them in the morning and evening, collect the eggs and
clean out their cage. He stated that they would be kept in a 6x 10 foot area in the back yard in a
playhouse that is not used anymore. He stated that they were two hens and that they would not
make noise. He also confirmed that his neighbors were aware that he would be bringing them home
if the permit was approved. After some discussion, Mayor Holmes moved approval of the request
to keep two chickens at 4012 McFarlin Blvd. and he directed the City Attorney to draft and
ordinance repealing the ordinance in regards to the future keeping of foul in the city. Mayor
Holmes told Mr. Stener and his son that they would be allowed to have these two chickens only and
that they would have to stay caged at all times. In addition, if the city received any complaints on
the chickens, the permit would be revoked. Mayor Pro Tempore Shawver seconded, and the vote
was unanimous to approve the request to keep two chickens at 4012 McFarlin Blvd.
CONSIDER AND ACT ON CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 TO A CONTRACT WITH REBCON,INC.
FOR THE NORTHWEST PARKWAY SCREENING WALL: On April 3, 2007, the City Council
awarded a contract to REBCON, INC. to construct the screening wall along Northwest Parkway
from Turtle Creek Boulevard to Airline Road. In addition, on February 20, 2008, Change Order
No. 1 was approved to provide a consistent surface finish. The screening wall is scheduled to be
painted and staff is proposing to apply an anti-graffiti coating to the wall after painting. The coating
will prevent paint from adhering to the screening wall and allow the Parks Department the ability to
clean the wall with a power-washing system. The contractor has submitted the change order for the
purchase and application of the anti-graffiti coating at a cost of $38,440.00. The contract time will
not be increased. For Change Orders No. 1 and No. 2, the revised contract amount in percent of the
original contract amount would be increased by 3.28 %. Councilmember Walker moved approval
of Change Order No. 2 to a contract with Rebcon, Inc. for the Northwest Parkway Screening Wall.
Councilmember Carter seconded, and the vote was unanimous to approve Change Order No. 2.
DISCUSS ISSUES RELATED TO NORTHWEST PARKWAY SCREENING WALL: Public
Works Director Bud Smallwood stated that staff recently received questions regarding the location
of the screen wall relative to the north curb of Northwest Parkway. Residents have expressed
concern about the minimum landscape area between the two westernmost recesses of the wall and
curb. The question was raised whether the street could be narrowed from 25 feet to 20 feet. Mr.
Smallwood stated that the Fire Chief had concerns about reducing the street to 20 feet wide but that
it would be fine to reduce it to 23 feet. Another concern was raised regarding the need for a
sidewalk along the north side of the wall, adjacent to the highway. The thought is that without a
sidewalk, there would be considerable space for landscaping. The 9-foot wide sidewalk was placed
at the direction of TxDOT in their initial approval of the project. Councilmember Carter asked if a
sprinkler would need to be installed for the landscaping on the north side of the wall. Mr.
Smallwood said that a system would be installed. Mr. Smallwood stated that a portion of the
sidewalk on the north side of the wall could be saw-cut and landscaping added. He said that one of
the residents suggested planting Boston ivy which would also climb the wall and act as another
graffiti deterrent. Mayor Pro Tempore Shawver asked Park Director Gerry Bradley about the
maintenance of ivy. Mr. Bradley stated that they tried to design the landscape around the wall as
maintenance-free as possible but that he did not think the ivy would be labor intensive. Mayor
Holmes stated that he understood the residents concerns about landscaping on the interior of the
wall but was struggling to understand the complaints about the landscape on the outside of the wall.
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Mr. Jim Doster, 3201 Northwest Parkway, stated that he was looking out for the entire community
and that residents drive past the wall everyday. In addition, he commented that graffiti is a major
concern and that the addition of ivy would help to prevent that. He said that he is also in favor of
~ reducing the street width to 23 feet. Amy Staffod, 3317 Northwest Parkway, stated that the more
area that can be left for landscaping the better and that this will contribute to the "green" effort
citywide. Mr. Chris Walker, 3229 Northwest Parkway, noted that residents drive by the outside of
the wall everyday and that it would be nice if the look could be softened. He also added that the
city is spending money on anti-graffiti coat paint and that this would deter graffiti. Mr. John
Shipes, 3233 Northwest Parkway, stated that there are not any complaints from the neighborhood
and everyone is very happy with the wall. He added that residents drive by the wall on a daily basis
and that any steps that can be taken to eliminate graffiti and trash would be helpful. Ms. Sarah
Puckett, 3313 Northwest Parkway, stated that she agreed with both of the items requested and that
the outside of the wall is a reflection of the neighborhood and that greenery would act as a good
deterrent to graffiti. Mayor Pro Tempore Shawver stated that he agreed with the residents and that
ivy and additional greenery would help cut down on graffiti. Mayor Holmes noted that there is not
any ivy on the other screening walls in the city but that if the City Council was in support of it for
this particular application, he was too. Councilmember Walker noted that it was very nice to see so
many of the neighbors at the meeting and that she was pleased they were unified. Councilmember
Carter moved approval of the requested modifications on the north and south side of the Northwest
Parkway Wall. Mayor Pro Tempore Shawver seconded, and the vote was unanimous to approve the
modifications requested on the north and south side of the Northwest Parkway Wall.
DISCUSS LEADERSHIP IN ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN (LEED)
CERTIFICATION FOR CITY HALL: This item was continued to the May 20, 2008 City Council
Meeting Agenda.
CONSIDER AND ACT ON A PROPOSAL FOR DIGITAL IMAGERY OF CITY STREETS &
ALLEYS: In February 2005 the City Council awarded a contract to Geospan for the collection of
digital imagery of the City's streets and alleys. This software tool allows staff to queue a
street/alley and complete a virtual tour down selected roadways. Geospan also provided an
inventory of various infrastructure assets. Since the imagery collected by Geospan has become
outdated, staff issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) from vendors to replace the Geospan imagery
with updated data. In addition, staff has requested the vendor provide a Pavement Condition Index
(PCI) for all streets and alleys. The PCI will evaluate street and alley pavement for various
distresses (i.e. cracking, potholes, rutting), and then provide an overall index that can be used to rate
the pavement. The RFP was advertised and sent to various companies providing these services.
Only one company, Data Transfer Solutions (DTS), provided a proposal. Staff has been working
with DTS to specifically identify the services and software needed by the City. The proposal,
which includes the digital imagery, PCI extraction, and software licensing and functionality, totals
$61,662. This item was estimated in the FY 2008 budget for an amount of $40,000; however, staff
believes that the balances in the account from which this item will be paid will cover the additional
$21,662 without the need for a budget amendment. Mayor Pro Tempore Shawver moved approval
of the proposal for digital imagery of city streets and alleys. Councilmember Carter seconded, and
the vote was unanimous to approve the proposal for digital imagery of city streets and alleys.
CONSIDER AND ACT ON A PROPOSAL FROM RL GOODSON TO DEVELOP A MASTER
- PLAN ASSOCIATED WITH RECONSTRUCTION OF MCFARLIN BRIDGE, MCELVENEY
DAM AND WILLIAMS PARK: Staff has developed conceptual layouts for replacement of the
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McFarlin Bridge, the McElveney Dam, the drainage structures under University Blvd west of Goar
Park, and landscaping and retaining walls in Williams Park. The drainage structures, including the
dam, have been sized based on computer models of a 100-year storm event, and the proposed
improvements would remove the City Hall FD engine bay, University Blvd, and McFarlin Blvd
from flooding during such a storm. Prior to initiating any design for the structures, staff
recommends that that a Master Plan should be developed to formalize the concepts into a document,
including landscaped renderings, that can be reviewed by Capital Projects, Urban Design, and Park
Advisory committees as well as Council. The proposal from R.L. Goodson, Inc. (RLG), in the
amount of $92,595, provided the professional services necessary to address the proposed project.
The above-referenced improvements will require approval from the Corps of Engineers. To that
end, RLG has enlisted a sub-consultant, Chang, Patel, & Yerby, to provide technical assistance. The
sub-consultant responsible for landscape architectural components of the Master Plan is David C.
Baldwin. Public Works Director Bud Smallwood asked that the City Council approve the proposal
subject to deletion of the limit of liability clause. Mayor Holmes moved approval of the proposal
from RL Goodson to develop a master plan associated with reconstruction of the McFarlin Bridge,
McElveney Dam and Williams Park, subject to deletion of the limit of liability clause.
Councilmember Carter seconded, and the vote was unanimous to approve the proposal from RL
Goodson to develop a master plan associated with reconstruction of the McFarlin Bridge,
McElveney Dam and Williams Park, subject to deletion of the limit of liability clause.
ITEMS FROM THE FLOOR
Mr. Max Fuqua, 7615 Lovers Lane, requested to address the City Council regarding truck traffic on
Loves Lane. Mr. Fuqua stated that he had contacted Dallas Councilmember Mitch Rasansky and
had requested that a"No Trucks" sign be posted at the entrance to Lovers Lane of US 75 Highway.
He received a letter back stating that this would be installed in the next four to six weeks. Mr.
Fuqua also asked for clarification on the City's "No Trucks" ordinance and for more enforcement of
the ordinance on Lovers Lane.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 20th day of May 2008.
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a s H. Holmes, III, ayor
Smith,~Ci~y Secretary