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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMn 05-06-08__ __. 3l~ _ MINUTES #2733 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. 319 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. 320 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 321 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 32~ 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 323 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 324 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. 325 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 32~ 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. ATTES a s H. Holmes, III, ayor Smith,~Ci~y Secretary