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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMn. 2011.06.21 372 MINUTES AGENDA #2816 CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS COUNCIL CHAMBER - CITY HALL TUESDAY, JUNE 21, 2011,5:00 P.M. 2:00 - 3:00 P.M. DEDICATION AND OPENING OF THE BOOSTER PUMP STATION AND GERMANY PARK 3:00 - 4:00 P.M. UNIVERSITY PARK CIVIC FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING 4:00 - 5:00 P.M. WORK SESSION FOR AGENDA REVIEW I. CALL TO ORDER The Regular City Council Meeting was called into session at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at City Hall. Present were Councilmember Stewart, Mayor Pro Tern Grable, Mayor Davis, Councilmember Clark, and Councilmember Begert. Also in attendance were City Manager Livingston, and City Attorney Dillard. Mayor Davis introduced Bradfield Elementary student Drew Woodward. He said Drew is Mayor for the Day and asked him to gavel in the meeting. Afterwards, Mayor Davis presented Drew with his own gavel and thanked him for his assistance. A. INVOCA TION: Human Resources Director Luanne Hanford -.,,/ B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Human Resources Director Luanne Hanford C. INTRODUCTION OF COUNCIL: Mayor W. Richard Davis D. INTRODUCTION OF STAFF: City Manager Bob Livingston City Manager Bob Livingston introduced city staff. They included Community Information Officer Steve Mace, Director of Information Services Jim Criswell, Director of Finance Kent Austin, Director of Public Works Bud Smallwood, City Secretary Liz Spector, Information Services support staff Ken Irvin, Director of Human Resources Luanne Hanford, Administrative Intern George Ertle, Director of Community Development Robbie Corder, Assistant Director of Public Works Jacob Speer, Director of Parks Gerry Bradley, Police Captain Greg Spradlin, and Fire Chief Randy Howell. Fire Chief Howell introduced fire department personnel in attendance as Brad Zwaska, Devin Penny, Rusty Massey, and Bob Poynter. Police Officer Todd Jenkins was also present. II. AWARDS AND PROCLAMATIONS A. PROCLAMATION: to congratulate University Park resident Harrison Frazar Community Information Officer Steve Mace stated that on June 12,2011 University Park resident Harrison Frazar won his first PGA Tour title, the FedEx St. Jude Classic, 373 on the third hole of a playoff. Mr. Mace also said Mr. Frazar is a graduate of Highland Park High School who won two state titles and was a three-time Honorable Mention All-American as a member of the University of Texas golf team. Mayor Davis presented Mr. Frazar with a proclamation to designate June 12, 2011 as Harrison Frazar Day in the City of University Park. B. PROCLAMATION: to recognize University Park resident Rick Carlisle, head coach of the Dallas Mavericks CIO Steve Mace addressed the Council. He said that the City is recognizing Dallas Mavericks Head Coach and UP resident Rick Carlisle for winning the 2010-2011 NBA Championship. Because Coach Carlisle was out of town, Mr. Mace will deliver the proclamation to the Mavericks' offices. C. PROCLAMA TION: to recognize Holmes Aquatic Center Pool Manager Bonner Morren Director of Parks Gerry Bradley addressed the Council and stated the City experienced an emergency situation at the Holmes Aquatic Center on Monday, July 13 at about 7:45 p.m. when a young child was pulled from the water unresponsive. Pool manager Bonner Morren immediately began administering CPR to the boy, while other personnel contacted 911. The boy was resuscitated by Bonner and transported by emergency personnel to the hospital. The boy is expected to make a full recovery. Staff commends lifeguard Bonner Morren for his quick and professional response to this emergency situation. Mr. Bradley stated that in addition to Mr. Morren, there were several other pool staffers present that he wished to recognize. They included Nick Hoover, Katie Thiebaud, Morgan Kemendo, Craig Thiebaud, Hayden Williams, Valerie Henning, Zach Weber, Lucie Morren, Haydyn Anigian, and Grant Muller. III. CONSENT AGENDA A. CONSIDER AND ACT: on YMCA request to conduct 4th annual Kids Triathlon The YMCA has requested permission to use city streets in and around the neighborhood surrounding the YMCA to conduct the 4th Annual Kids Triathlon on Sunday, August 7, 2011, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. The event will include bicycle and foot race segments through the neighborhood along a route approved by the University Park Police Department. The YMCA will advise by letter all homeowners along the race route of the event one week prior to the race. Police assistance will be provided per the department's available manpower. Race planners will have a private ambulance stationed at the YMCA should one be needed. B. CONSIDER AND ACT: on final payment to CPS-Civil for construction of 24" water main along Roland Ave. At the July 6, 2010 meeting, the City Council awarded a contract in the amount of $743,140 to CPS-Civil, LLP for construction of a 24" watermain along Roland Avenue, 374 north from Mockingbird to the Germany Park booster pumping station. That work is now complete. Engineering Division staff has inspected the installation to ensure compliance with plans and specifications and they recommend approval of the final payment of $21 ,833.27 to the contractor. C. CONSIDER AND ACT: on a resolution amending the City's Investment Policy The Texas Public Funds Investment Act (PFIA, also Chapter 2256 of the Texas Government Code) requires that a city's governing body "review its investment policy and investment strategies not less than annually" and that the policy be adopted by rule, order, ordinance, or resolution. The City Council last approved University Park's Investment Policy by resolution on June 15,2010. The Finance Advisory Committee reviews the proposed policy each year before making a recommendation to the Council. The revised investment policy complies with changes in the PFIA without altering the City's investment philosopy and practices. Finance Department staff and the Finance Advisory Committee recommend approval of the investment policy. RESOLUTION 11-03 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, ADOPTING THE INVESTMENT POLICY OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK HERETOFORE ADOPTED BY RESOLUTION NO. 10-12; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. D. CONSIDER AND ACT: on approval of minutes of the June 7. 2011 City Council Meeting Councilmember Stewart made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda with the stipulation that the YMCA use non-permanent street markings for the race. Councilmember Clark seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. IV. MAIN AGENDA A. PUBLIC HEARING: regarding the City's Storm Water Management Program (SWMP) Assistant Director of Public Works Jacob Speer addressed the Council regarding a required public on the city's storm water management plan. Mr. Speer said the City Council approved the Storm Water Management Plan on January 25, 2008 and the public works department subsequently submitted it to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). He stated the City's SWMP requires an annual presentation to Council and Advisory Committees as well as an opportunity for public comment and question. Mr. Speer said along with adopting state and federal agency requirements, the city's Storm Water Management Plan addresses issues related to water runoff through public education, involvement, discharge detection and elimination, and control of construction sites, and other issues. There were no requests to address the Council on the City's Storm Water Management 375 Plan and Mayor Davis closed the public hearing. B. CONSIDER AND ACT: on adoption of revised Code of Ordinances City Secretary Liz Spector addressed the Council. She stated that on June 28, 2010 the City entered into a contract with franklin Legal Publishing for a complete legal review and revision of the existing Code of Ordinances. She explained that Franklin Legal attorneys analyzed each code provision and ordinance and identified any conflicts, ambiguities, obsolete and/or duplicative provisions and made recommendations to address those to the City. Ms. Spector said after the review was received and a draft code was submitted to the city by Franklin Legal, staff met to review each section of the code and submit the City's responses to Franklin Legal. Ms. Spector explained that one of the major changes to the code was the numbering system. She explained the new system is a three-part system, referencing the chapter, section and article. The review from Franklin Legal stated it would now be simpler to locate specific items and easier to incorporate amendments. Ms. Spector also stated that in addition to the legal review, the code was recodified to include all ordinances adopted by the Council through December 31, 20 10. Councilmember Clark thanked staff for their efforts to undertake the Code review and recodification. There was no one else who wished to address the Council and Mayor Davis asked for a motion. Councilmember Clark made a motion to approve the adoption of revised Code of Ordinances. Councilmember Stewart seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE 11/11 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY P ARK BY ADOPTING AND ENACTING THE 2011 UNIVERSITY PARK CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE AMENDMENT OF SUCH CODE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. C. CONSIDER AND ACT: on an ordinance amending Article 4.800 University Park Code of Ordinances regarding special events Director of Community Development Robbie Corder addressed the Council regarding a request he had presented to the Council at the June 7 meeting. He reminded the Council that Friends of the Library member Elin Greenberg asked to include the P Parking District in the zoning districts approved to hold special events. Mr. Corder said special events must be part of a civic event, specific holiday or community function and are limited to four times yearly per applicant. He said the event must also be approved by the Community Development Department and be granted a Special Events Permit. He said the proposed change to the ordinance was to 376 include the specific P Parking district located west of Hillcrest, between Haynie and Daniel, as an approved zone for those events. Councilmember Clark asked if other parking lots in the City could now hold special events. Mr. Corder said the ordinance was written to include only the one parking lot, but that could be considered later if requested. Councilmember Begert made a motion to approve an ordinance amending Article 4.800 University Park Code of Ordinances regarding special events. Councilmember Stewart seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE 11/12 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 4 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING ARTICLE 4.800 "DISPLAY AND SALE OF GOODS OUTSIDE A BUILDING" IN PART TO ADD THE "P" PARKING DISTRICT WEST OF HILLCREST, BETWEEN DANIEL AND HAYNIE, TO THE LIST OF PERMITTED LOCATIONS; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE D. DISCUSS: Branded Retail Energy concept for Park Cities Power affinity energy marketing program Director of Finance Kent Austin addressed the Council regarding a proposal made by Branded Retail Energy Company. He said the company wanted to establish a retail electric provider, Park Cities Power, to partner with the City, the Town of Highland Park and HPISD. Mr. Austin said the partnership would provide each of those entities $5 per month from each customer. Mr. Austin reminded the Council that during the work session representatives from Branded Retail said they had similar collaborations with SMU (Mustang Power), the University of Texas (Longhorn Power), and Texas A & M (Aggie Power). He said the company had no cities as partners. Mayor Pro Tern Grable asked if the company needed approval from each of the entities before they created Park Cities Power. A company representative said they would need no approval to create Park Cities Power, however, the city would receive no revenue if they decided not to participate. Mayor Davis thanked the two company representatives for their earlier presentation. He said they provided good information and he would like more time to study the issue. Mayor Davis asked that this proposal be put on an agenda in September for further discussion. E. CONSIDER AND ACT: on a contract with PSA-Dewberry. Inc. for design of interior space finish out of the University Park Public Library City Manager Livingston addressed the Council regarding the contract for library interior design finish-out. He reminded them that up to this point, the Friends of the Library have worked directly with the architectural firm PSA-Dewberry Inc. using Denelle Wrightson, AlA, to provide preliminary design for the interior spaces. He said 377 the proposed agreement would shift financial responsibility for interior design and finish-out to the City. He said Ms. Wrightson is Director of Library Architecture for PSA-Dewberry and has worked with numerous cities nationwide and especially in the Dallas- Ft. Worth area. Mr. Livingston said the proposed agreement is a standard American Institute of Architects document for design services between an owner (City) and architect. He explained that the proposed fee for the project is $182,535 plus incidental expenses and includes the design of the interior to include HV AC, electrical, restrooms, and furniture. Mayor Davis said the Friends of the Library as well as a committee comprised of certain Council members and staff have worked on this proposal for many weeks and he said they are satisfied with the contract as proposed. Councilmember Stewart made a motion to approve a contract with PSA-Dewberry, Inc. in the amount of $182,535 for design of interior space finish-out of the University Park Public Library. Councilmember Begert seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. V. PUBLIC COMMENTS There was no one present who wished to address the Council and Mayor Davis adjourned the meeting. Considered and approved this 19th day of July, 20 I 1. tvJ /~~/y<4.'~r" W. Richard Davis, Mayor