HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015.04.21 City Council AgendaCity Council
City of University Park
Meeting Agenda
City Hall
3800 University Blvd.
University Park, TX 75205
Council Chamber5:00 PMTuesday, April 21, 2015
EXECUTIVE SESSION
3:00 - 4:00 P.M. Pursuant to TGC§ 551.071(2), the City Council will meet in closed session to receive
confidential legal advice from the City Attorney with regard to park usage and per TGC§ 551.074 for
an evaluation of the City Manager. No action will be taken. Executive Conference Room, 1st Floor,
City Hall.
PRE-MEETING WORK SESSION(S)
4:00 - 4:30 P.M. The City Council will meet in open work session to receive a Zoning Ordinance
update from staff. No action will be taken. Council Conference Room, 2nd floor, City Hall.
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Staff ReportAttachments:
4:30 - 5:00 P.M. The City Council will meet in open work session to receive agenda item briefings
from staff. No action will be taken. Council Conference Room, 2nd floor, City Hall.
TO SPEAK ON AN AGENDA ITEM
Anyone wishing to address the Council on any item must fill out a green “Request to Speak” form and
return it to the City Secretary. When called forward by the Mayor, before beginning their remarks,
speakers are asked to go to the podium and state their name and address for the record.
I.CALL TO ORDER
A.INVOCATION: Councilmember Taylor Armstrong
B.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilmember Taylor Armstrong / Boy Scouts
C.INTRODUCTION OF COUNCIL: Mayor Olin Lane, Jr.
D.INTRODUCTION OF STAFF: City Manager Robbie Corder
II.AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
III.CONSENT AGENDA
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15-328 Consider approval of an interlocal agreement with the Town of Highland
Park for use of the Fire Training Center.
Staff Report
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Attachments:
15-332 Consider and act to designate Mayor Pro Tempore
Staff ReportAttachments:
15-334 Consider approval of the minutes of the April 7, 2015 City Council
meeting with or without corrections.
Staff Report
City Council Meeting Minutes - April 7, 2015
Attachments:
IV.MAIN AGENDA
15-333 Receive briefing from the Rotary Club of Park Cities regarding the
Fourth of July Parade.
V.PUBLIC COMMENTS
Anyone wishing to address an item not on the Agenda should do so at this time. Please be advised
that under the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Council cannot discuss or act at this meeting on a
matter that is not listed on the Agenda. However, in response to an inquiry, a Council member may
respond with a statement of specific factual information or a recitation of existing policy. Other
questions or private comments for the City Council or Staff should be directed to that individual
immediately following the meeting.
VI.ADJOURNMENT
As authorized by Section 551.071(2) of the Texas Government Code, this meeting may be convened
into Closed Executive Session for the purpose of seeking confidential legal advice from the City
Attorney on any Agenda items listed herein.
CERTIFICATE:
I, Christine Green, City Secretary, do hereby certify that a copy of this Agenda was posted on the City
Hall bulletin board, a place convenient and readily accessible to the general public at all times, and on
the City's website, www.uptexas.org, in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code.
DATE OF POSTING:____________________________
TIME OF POSTING:_____________________________
________________________________
Christine Green, City Secretary
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AGENDA MEMO
4/21/2015 Agenda
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Patrick Baugh, Community Development Director
VIA: Robbie Corder, City Manager
SUBJECT: Discuss Zoning Ordinance Update
BACKGROUND:
• History
The 2014-2015 City Council Work Plan identifies the Zoning Ordinance
“overhaul” as a priority. Conflicting, and perhaps confusing, parameters involving Redevelopment and Neighborhood Character regulated by the Zoning Ordinance elevated the priority status of this initiative. A more cohesive, coordinated, clearly
understood Zoning Ordinance reflective of the desired concepts of the community is anticipated through successful implementation of this initiative.
The current trends in redevelopment directly affect the neighborhood character through removal of smaller, older houses so that larger houses may be
constructed. These larger structures certainly reflect the desires of owners to
maximize dwelling space on existing lots. The larger houses potentially impact the overall livability of the community through introduction of larger families
bringing increased traffic volume, more parked cars at the curb, loss of trees, stressed utility systems and visually crowded street views within the neighborhoods. Additionally, interpretation and enforcement of the various
regulations is made more complex with various, seemingly uncoordinated, amendments.
• Need and process
Homeowners, architects and builders need clear, understandable and
coordinated building regulations. Current regulations are scattered throughout the Zoning Ordinance, with some additional site regulations in the remainder of the Code of Ordinances. Staff believes that a clearer set of regulations can be
developed through a two-phased approach. Consultant assistance is anticipated to be enlisted in both phases.
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The first phase objective would be to improve the clarity of existing regulations. Redevelopment is expected to continue and necessary controls to preserve the
neighborhood character shall remain codified in the Zoning Ordinance. To assure
continuity of the established levels of quality, quantity, character and spatial relationship, the existing Zoning Ordinance ought undergo a review of relativity
and compatibility. This phase would, primarily, be one of editorial review and comparison that would eliminate, consolidate, coordinate and illustrate the various provisions, regulations and amendments of the existing adopted
Ordinances. From this revised first draft, the overall concept of the developed environment
under existing regulations would be validated. This concept would reflect the desire to continue redevelopment trends currently observed. Consequently, this
concept would be presented to assembled stakeholder groups for consideration.
If the current trends are acceptable for the foreseeable future, this preferred draft would be presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission for consideration of
approval of a recommendation for adoption by the City Council.
The second phase would be a to solicit comment from the assembled
stakeholder groups on the appropriateness of existing redevelopment or if there are more appropriate regulations that ought to be considered for adoption to alter the developing neighborhood character. The consultant would continue working
with the stakeholders to solidify the neighborhood character vision and regulatory measures required to produce the desired goals. Then, this preferred modified concept for the foreseeable future, captured in a revised version of the
Ordinance, to be offered for consideration by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Both phases will run concurrently through the Stakeholder group discussions to reduce time, scope and fees of the consultant. It is anticipated that the entire
process for the revision will take approximately twelve months to complete. The
above narrative and overall project schedule is based on this excerpt of the process milestones outlined in the Council’s action plan:
Action Steps (Begin each with a verb) Desired Target Date
1. Council Workshop Q1 2015
2. Appoint a committee Q2 2015
3. Select a consultant Q2 2015
4. Define expectations for the new ordinance Q3 2015
5. Create a framework for the new ordinance Q3 2015
6. Draft specific content and illustrations for the new ordinance Q4 2015
7. Present draft ordinance to P&Z with public hearing Q2 2016
8. Amend ordinance to address public comments Q2 2016
9. Present draft ordinance to Council with public hearing Q2 2016
10. Adopt new Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Q3 2016
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This initiative has lagged, somewhat, behind the proposed schedule, so staff has
already begun the effort to qualify a few candidate consultants, craft a basis for
the project scope and question firms and other entities about budgetary numbers. These preliminary findings will be presented for consideration in the upcoming
process to adopt the municipal budget for 2015-2016.
RECOMMENDATION: Staff requests confirmation of the City Council’s desire to pursue revising the
Zoning Ordinance, including utilization of an expert consultant in the process. Upon confirmation, staff will continue efforts to be prepared for an early October
project start with a City Council authorized Consultant under contract.
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AGENDA MEMO
4/21/2015Agenda
TO:Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM:Fire Chief Randy Howell
SUBJECT:Interlocal Agreement with Highland Park for use of Fire Training Center
BACKGROUND
The following interlocal agreement will facilitate the use of the City’s Fire Training Center at the Fondren water tower by the Town of Highland Park Department of Public Safety
(DPS).
The Town will pay an annual fee of$12,000($1,000 per month) to cover its portion of maintenance at the site, including maintenance of the Fireblast fire simulator.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the ILA with the Town of Highland Park.
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THE STATE OF TEXAS §
§
COUNTY OF DALLAS §
INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT
FOR USE OFFIRE TRAINING CENTER
THIS INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made and
entered into on this 1stday of January 2015, by and between the City of University Park, Texas
(hereinafter referred to as “CITY”), acting by and through its Mayor, and the Town of Highland
Park, Texas (hereinafter referred to as “TOWN”), and actingby and through its Mayor.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS,the Texas State Legislature has authorized the use of interlocal cooperation
agreements between and among governmental entities for the provision of
governmental services and functions; and
WHEREAS,this Interlocal Cooperation Agreement is made under the authority granted by and
pursuant to the Interlocal Cooperation Act, Texas Government Code, Chapter
791, and as otherwise provided herein, relative to the joint authorization by CITY
and TOWN to provide certain fire trainingservices.
WHEREAS,the governing bodies find that the performance of this agreement is in the
common public interest of both parties, and that the services provided pursuant
hereto benefit the citizens of the CITY and the TOWN; and
WHEREAS,the parties, in expending funds in the performance of the governmental functions
or in performing such governmental functions under this Agreement, shall make
payments therefore only from current revenues legally available to such party;
NOW THEREFORE, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION of the mutual agreements
contained herein, the parties hereto do hereby agree as follows:
I
AGREEMENT
A.The CITY and TOWN agree, under the terms and conditions provided herein, to share the
cost of the provision of fire training services during the term of this Agreement.
B.The CITY owns the University Park Fire Training Center (“UPFTC”), which it uses for
fire and rescue training purposes. The parties agree that the TOWN will pay the CITY
$12,000.00 as an all-inclusive annual user fee for the TOWN’s use of the UPFTC for its
fire training purposes. The initial, partial term of this Agreement will end on September
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30, 2015. The user fee for the current fiscal year ending September 30, 2015, will be
prorated at $1,000.00 per month, for a total of $9,000.00. Thereafter,the annual term of
this Agreement shall be from October 1 to September 30 of the following year.
The parties agree that for the purpose of this Agreement, “fire training” includes all
exercises and evolutions associated with the delivery of fire department services, use of
the structure of the UPFTC, the onsite training props, live fire equipment, fire apparatus,
tools and all related equipment.The user fee will cover all durableand nondurable
supplies, fuel, water, electricity, and natural gasused by the TOWN.
C.Lock access will be provided by the CITY to allow TOWN public safety personnel use of
the UPFTC. TOWN will coordinate its use of the facility with CITY to avoid scheduling
conflicts. It will not be necessary that CITY personnel be on the site when it is in use by
TOWN public safety personnel. For all purposes, TOWN personnel will at all times
during their use of any of the facilities of the UPFTC described herein, be deemed
employees of the TOWN. TOWN will provide its own instructors and safety personnel
during its use of the facility, unless it has arranged with CITY to augment, assist, or
provide instructors for a particular training event or evolution. CITY agrees that it will
maintain facility-related equipment and coordinate annual maintenance on the fire
simulator.
C.Upon receipt of a statement from the CITY therefor, which statement will be rendered on
or before May 1, 2015, TOWN agrees to pay CITY the initial prorated user fee of
$9,000.00in full on or before June 1,2015. Thereafter, the annual user fee of $12,000.00
shall be due and payable by the TOWN on or before October 31 each year.
II
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO TOWN AND CITY
The following subparagraphs shall apply to this Agreement:
A.(1)IMMUNITY:Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to affect, alter, or
modify the sovereign immunity of either party under the Texas Civil Practice and
Remedies Code §§101.001 et seq. It is expressly understood and agreed that in the
execution of this Agreement, neither CITY nor TOWN waives, nor shall be deemed to
waive, any immunity or defense that would otherwise be available to each against claims
arising in the exercise of its governmental powers and functions. CITY shall not accept
any liability or responsibility for TOWN personnel or the use of the UPFTC or any
related facility by TOWN personnel pursuant to the terms of this Agreement.
(2)INSURANCEAND INDEMNITY: During the term of this Agreement, and any
extensions thereof, TOWN agrees to obtain and maintain general liability insurance
naming CITYas an additional insured to protect against potential claims arising out of
the TOWN’suse of the UPFTC. The TOWNshall furnish CITYwith a certificate of
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insurance in accordance with this paragraph within ten(10) days from the date of
execution of this Agreement. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to grant any
third party rights or waive the governmental and/or public purpose of the provision of the
police service described in this Agreement. TOWN will also have its own workers
compensation insurance, at its own expense, for its employees at all times theyare
engaged in fire training at the UPFTC.
To the extent allowed by law, TOWN agrees that it will indemnify and hold harmless
CITY, its officers and employees, from any and all claims, demands, obligations, losses,
causesof action, costs, expenses, attorneys’ fees and all liabilities whatsoever, whether
known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, fixed or contingent, which TOWN may
have against CITY, its officers or employees,arising out of or in any way connected with
TOWN’s use of the UPFTC or any of its related facilities or equipment in connection
with the fire training authorized by this Agreement.
B.THIRD PARTIES: This Agreement does not create any third-party beneficiaries.
Nothing in this Agreement shall be construed to create, expand or form a basis for
liability to any third party under any theory of law against either the CITY or TOWN
unless such a basis exists independent of this Agreement under State or federal law.
C. NOTICE: Each notice or other communication which may be or is required to be given
under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been properly given
when delivered personally during the normal business hours of the party to whom such
communication is directed, or upon receipt when sent by United States registered or
certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, to the appropriate one of the
following addresses as may be designated by the appropriate party; however, each party
has a right to designatea different address by giving the other party fifteen (15) days prior
written notice of such designation:
If to TOWN:
Chief, Department of Public Safety
Town of Highland Park
4700 Drexel Drive
Highland Park, Texas 75205
If to CITY:
Fire Chief
City of University Park
3800 University Blvd.
University Park, Texas 75205
D.MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY:During the term of this Agreement, and any extensions
thereof, CITY agrees to provide adequate managementof the UPFTC. The CITY shall
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perform and exercise all rights, duties and functions and services in compliance with all
applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations.
E.CLAIMS AGAINST PARTIES: Each party shall be responsible for defending and/or
disposing of all causes arising against the respective party as a result of this Agreement.
It is expressly understood and agreed that in the execution and performance of this
Agreement, neither CITY nor TOWN waives, nor shall be deemed to waive, any
immunity or defense that would otherwise be available to each against claims arising in
the exercise of governmental powers and functions.
F.TERM; AMENDMENT: The term of this Agreement shall be effective for the year
commencing on the ____day of _______________2015(the “effective date”). This
Agreement shall be reviewed annually. This Agreement shall renew annually on the
anniversary of the effective date for an additional one year term, unless a party terminates
the Agreement as provided herein. This Agreement may only be amended in writing with
the express approval of the TOWN and the CITY.
G.ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Agreement contains the entire agreement of the parties
hereto, and no other oral or written commitments shall have any force or effect if not
contained herein.
H.SEVERABILITY: In case any one (1) or more of the provisions contained herein shall
for any reason be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, such
invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision thereof, and
this Agreement shall be construed as if such invalidity, illegality or unenforceable
provision had never been contain herein.
I.AUTHORITY: The undersigned officers and/or agents are duly authorized by action of
the respective governing bodies to execute this Agreementon behalf of the parties hereto,
and each party hereto certifies to the other that any necessary resolutions extending such
authority have been duly passed and are now in full force and effect.
III
TERMINATION
Either party may terminate this Agreement with or without cause, by giving prior written
notice of the date of termination to the other party, as provided herein. In the event of
termination of this Agreement, the annual user fee shall be prorated through the date of
termination and any used amount returned by the CITY to the TOWN.
IV
REMEDIES
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No right or remedy granted or reserved to the parties is exclusive of any other right or
remedy herein by law or equity provided or permitted; but each shall be cumulative of every
other right or remedy given hereunder. No covenant or condition of this Agreement may be
waived without written consent of the parties. Forbearance or indulgence by either party shall
not constitute a waiver of any covenant or condition to be performed pursuant to this Agreement.
V
APPLICABLE LAW
This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Texas and venue of any action
brought to enforce the terms hereof shall lie exclusively in Dallas County, Texas.
VI
RECITALS
The recitals to this Agreement are incorporated herein for all purposes.
VII
EXECUTION
This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be
deemed an original and constitute one and the same instrument, to be effective on the date first
written above.
ATTEST: CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS
By: ____________________________________by: ________________________________
City Secretary Olin B. Lane, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________________
City Attorney
ATTEST:TOWN OF HIGHLAND PARK, TEXAS
By: ____________________________________by: ________________________________
Town Secretary Joel T. Williams III, Mayor
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_______________________________________
Town Attorney
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
THE STATE OF TEXAS §§City Acknowledgment
COUNTY OF DALLAS §
BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, a Notary Public in and for the State of Texas,
on this day personally appeared Olin B. Laneknown to me to be the person whose name is
subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that he executed same for and
as the act and deed of the City of University Park, a municipal corporation of Dallas County,
Texas, and as the Mayor thereof, and for the purposes and consideration therein expressed and in
the capacity therein stated.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this the _____ day of _______________
2015.
________________________________________________________
My Commission Expires:Notary Public In and For
The State of Texas
____________________________
Notary’s Printed Name
THE STATE OF TEXAS §
§Town Acknowledgment
COUNTY OF DALLAS §
BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, a Notary Public in and for the State of Texas,
on this day personally appeared Joel T. Williams III,known to me to be the person whose name
is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that he executed same for and
as the act and deed of the Town of Highland, a municipal corporation of Dallas County, Texas,
and as the Mayor thereof, and for the purposes and consideration therein expressed and in the
capacity therein stated.
GIVEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this the ________ day of ____________
2015.
________________________________________________________
My Commission Expires:Notary Public In and For
The State of Texas
____________________________
Notary’s Printed Name
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AGENDA MEMO
4/21/2015Agenda
TO:Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM:Christine Green, City Secretary
SUBJECT:Consider and act to designate Mayor Pro Tem
MayorLane will designate Councilmember Tommy Stewart to serve as Mayor Pro
Tempore for year two of the two-year Council term.
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AGENDA MEMO
4/21/2015Agenda
TO:Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM:Christine Green, City Secretary
SUBJECT:Minutes of the April 7City Council Meeting
Minutes of the April 7, 2015 City Council Meeting are included for the Council’s review.
City Hall
3800 University Blvd.
University Park, TX 75205
City of University Park
Meeting Minutes - Draft
City Council
5:00 PM Council ChamberTuesday, April 7, 2015
PRE-MEETING WORK SESSION(S)
4:00 - 5:00 P.M. The City Council met in open work session to receive agenda item briefings
from staff. No action was taken. Council Conference Room, 2nd floor, City Hall.
CALL TO ORDERI.
Rollcall
Councilmember Bob Begert, Councilmember Dawn Moore,
Councilmember Tommy Stewart, Councilmember Taylor Armstrong and
Mayor Olin Lane
Present:5 -
INVOCATION: Fire Chief Randy HowellA.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Fire Chief Randy Howell / Boy ScoutsB.
INTRODUCTION OF COUNCIL: Mayor Olin Lane, Jr.C.
INTRODUCTION OF STAFF: City Manager Robbie CorderD.
Staff in attendance included Community Information Officer Steve Mace,
Director of Information Services Dale Harwell, Chief of Police Greg Spradlin,
Director of Public Works Bud Smallwood, City Secretary Christine Green,
Fire Chief Randy Howell, Chief Planning Official Harry Persaud, Director of
Parks Gerry Bradley, Library Director Sharon Martin, Director of Community
Development Pat Baugh, Assistant Director of Public Works Jacob Speer,
Director of Human Resources Luanne Hanford, and Purchasing Manager
Elizabeth Anderson.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONII.
None
CONSENT AGENDAIII.
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15-318 Consider approval of a drainage and maintenance agreement with a
property owner adjacent to Turtle Creek, south of McFarlin Blvd.
City Manager Corder said that this drainage and maintenance agreement
with the property owner at 3801 McFarlin allows the City to access areas
around Turtle Creek, south of McFarlin Blvd. related to operatation of the
privately-owned collapsible dam across Turtle Creek. Additionally, the City is
responsible for silt removal from the creek channel north of the dam to
McFarlin Blvd. The Council approved a similar agreement at the last Council
meeting with the property owner at 3805 McFarlin.
This agreement was approved.
15-316 Consider approval of the purchase of hardware, software and
services.
The city manager said that this is a purchase of server hardware, software
and services related to the operation of the Sungard Public Safety (OSSI)
and New World Financial, HR, and Utility Billing software applications.
These servers are scheduled for replacement every five years.
The total cost of this purchase is $106,470, under the FY15 Capital Projects
budget of $140,000.
This purchase was approved.
15-314 Consider approval of interlocal purchasing agreements with the Town
of Highland Park and the City of Frisco.
City Manager Corder said that this item includes two interlocal purchasing
agreements: one with the Town of Highland Park and one with the City of
Frisco. Both agreements are evergreen and will allow University Park to take
advantage of products and services that have been competitively bid by the
other municipalities, and vice-versa. Currently, Highland Park would like to
use University Park’s contract with Itron, Inc. for automated metering
infrastructure. University Park would like to use Frisco’s contract with
NAFECO for Fire Department gear.
This agreement was approved.
15-326 Consider approval of the minutes of the March 17, 2015 City Council
meeting.
The minutes were approved.
Approval of the Consent Agenda
A motion was made by Councilmember Tommy Stewart, seconded by
Councilmember Bob Begert, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye:Councilmember Begert, Councilmember Moore, Councilmember Stewart,
Councilmember Armstrong, and Mayor Lane
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MAIN AGENDAIV.
15-322 Public hearing on an ordinance amending the detailed site plan for
Planned Development District, PD-25 to add a practice tennis court
and shade structure to the site.
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
Harry Persaud gave a presentation onscreen of the proposed changes to
Planned Development District-25 (PD-25). He said that the Planning and
Zoning Commission (P&Z) held a public hearing and that body approved the
changes unanimously.
The Highland Park Independent School District (HPISD) requested an
amendment of the PD detailed site plan to allow for the installation of a
practice tennis court and shade structure on the vacant tract with the PD.
Councilmember Begert asked about a letter from resident Christie Haggard
asking that the athletic lights not be turned on before 7:00 AM and be turned
off no later than 9:00 PM. Mr. Persaud said that HPISD has responded to
the request in a letter to staff, but that the Council may not consider this
request as part of today's public hearing as it was not part of the proposed
changes to the PD.
A total of 57 property owners were notified about this request for a change to
PD-25. Five responded with three opposed and two in favor.
Mayor Lane asked if there were any speakers. Johnny Ringo, Athletic
Director, HPISD spoke to the requested changes and asked the Council to
approve the proposal. There were no other speakers. The Mayor closed the
public hearing.
15-323 Consideration of an ordinance amending the detailed site plan for
Planned Development District, PD-25 to add a practice tennis court
and shade structure to the site.
A motion was made by Councilmember Taylor Armstrong, seconded by
Councilmember Tommy Stewart, to adopt this Ordinance. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Aye:Councilmember Begert, Councilmember Moore, Councilmember Stewart,
Councilmember Armstrong, and Mayor Lane
5 -
Enactment No: ORD No. 15/007
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15-324 Consideration of on an ordinance amending the detailed site plan for
Planned Development District, PD-33 for a tract of approx. 2.98 acres
located south of Lovers and west of Preston Road.
City Manager Corder reminded the Council that this proposed amendment to
the Planned Development District PD-33 appeared on the March 17 agenda
and was postponed for additional study. Councilmember Armstrong asked
staff if they were comfortable with the parking garages proposed in this
apartment development. Chief Planning Official Harry Persaud said that he
believes that the turning radius / feet from the curb required of the garages
would encourage residents to park in their garages rather than on the street.
Councilmember Stewart said he had reservations about selling the alley for a
right-of-way that allows a development to be increased in square footage.
He believes this will open up this option to other sites and other developers.
Councilmember Begert asked the developers to speak on the subject of the
parking garages and whether they were roomy enough/accessible enough to
encourage parking in the garage rather than on the street. Councilmember
Armstrong was concerned that two large vehicles like Suburbans would have
a hard time turning into a garage.
Tommy Mann, 500 Winstead Building, Dallas, representing the developer,
answered that their proposal exceeds the current City standard of feet from
the curb to to the garage. Carl Malcolm of JHP Architects on Meadow Road,
showed a "Suburban Autoturn Exhibit" to demonstrate how two Suburbans
would turn into a garage in this development. He acknowledged that it would
be a close fit and maybe not ideal for two large vehicles, but that it could be
done.
Councilmember Stewart asked Harry Persaud about the tandem parking
being allowed in this development for the three-bedroom units. Mr. Persaud
responded that the proposed plan meets the City's current requirement for
number and type of parking spaces.
Councilmember Moore said that with this development the City's alley
right-of-way will be increased, so city services will have a bigger alleyway.
Mr. Persaud confirmed that the alley is currently 10 feet on the north side
and will increase to 16 feet.
A motion was made by Councilmember Moore, seconded by Mayor Lane, that
this Ordinance be adopted. The motion carried by the following vote:
Aye:Councilmember Begert, Councilmember Moore, Councilmember
Armstrong, and Mayor Lane
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Nay:Councilmember Stewart1 -
Enactment No: ORD No. 15/008
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15-319 Consider approval of a request to abandon certain alley rights-of-way.
City Manager Corder said that this request is associated with the
just-approved amendment to PD-33. Director of Public Works Bud
Smallwood said that the City will abandon alley rights-of-way through the
development in exchange for payment of fair market value for the
rights-of-way. The developer will also dedicate public access/utililty
easments to the City.
These alleys are:
· Lovers-Hyer alley, west from the Preston-Westchester alley to the west
property line of the development;
· Hyer-Grassmere alley, west from the Preston-Westchester alley to the
west property line of the development.
Mr. Smallwood said that approval of this request will authorize staff to
proceed with an appraisal of the alley rights-of-way. An abandonment
ordinance will be presented to the Council at a future meeting for
consideration.
A motion was made by Councilmember Dawn Moore, seconded by
Councilmember Taylor Armstrong, to approve this request.. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye:Councilmember Begert, Councilmember Moore, Councilmember
Armstrong, and Mayor Lane
4 -
Nay:Councilmember Stewart1 -
15-313 Consider approval of the purchase of a new MICU for the Fire
Department.
City Manager Corder explained that this MICU purchase is a planned
replacement of a 2006 unit.
The new vehicle is a 2015 Dodge 4500 and will be purchased through an
HGAC cooperative contract at a cost of $254,125.00.
A motion was made by Councilmember Bob Begert, seconded by
Councilmember Tommy Stewart, to approve this purchase.. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye:Councilmember Begert, Councilmember Moore, Councilmember Stewart,
Councilmember Armstrong, and Mayor Lane
5 -
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15-317 Consider award of a bid for construction of a bridge across Turtle
Creek at McFarlin Blvd.
City Manager Corder said that this item is a bid award for construction of a
bridge across Turtle Creek at McFarlin Blvd. The project also includes silt
removal from the Williams Park pond. Public Works Director Bud
Smallwood gave a presentation. REBCON submitted the low bid in the
amount of $4,333,740.94. The project will commence in May or June this
year.
A motion was made by Councilmember Tommy Stewart, seconded by
Councilmember Taylor Armstrong, to approve this bid award.. The motion
carried by the following vote:
Aye:Councilmember Begert, Councilmember Moore, Councilmember Stewart,
Councilmember Armstrong, and Mayor Lane
5 -
15-315 Consider award of a contract for pool building design at the Holmes
Aquatic Center.
City Manager Corder said that this is a contract with Davis and Davis
Recreational Planning Consultants for building design at the Holmes Aquatic
Center. Director of Parks Gerry Bradley said that this firm does a lot of
design work at pools and aquatic centers. He said the buildings on the
northeast portion of the center are most need of redesign and
reconstruction, and he asked the consultants to provide three options for the
Council's consideration.
He listed three options at different costs. Councilmember Moore
recommended Option #1 in the amount of $97,500 as funds for this option
were available. She felt that other options for design work could be added
on later when funds are available.
A motion was made by Councilmember Dawn Moore, seconded by Mayor Olin
Lane to approve this contract, option 1. The motion carried by the following
vote:
Aye:Councilmember Begert, Councilmember Moore, Councilmember Stewart,
and Mayor Lane
4 -
Nay:Councilmember Armstrong1 -
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15-320 Consider approval of a request to remove traffic signal equipment
from the intersection of Southwestern and Airline.
The city manager said that this request to remove the flashing traffic signal
at the Southwestern-Airline intersection was reviewed by the Public Safety
Advisory Committee (PSAC) at its March 27th meeting. The Council referred
the request to the PSAC at its March 17 meeting. The PSAC recommended
unanimously to remove the signal. Director of Public Works Smallwood said
that pursuant to the traffic consultant’s recommendations, the committee
also recommended that the City remove the parkway tree on the northeast
quadrant of the intersection to eliminate a sight obstruction.
Director of Public Works Smallwood said that the traffic signal will remain
dark for 90 days before the equipment is removed.
A motion was made by Councilmember Bob Begert, seconded by
Councilmember Taylor Armstrong, to approve this request. The motion carried
by the following vote:
Aye:Councilmember Begert, Councilmember Moore, Councilmember Stewart,
Councilmember Armstrong, and Mayor Lane
5 -
15-325 Receive FY2014 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)
City Manager Corder said that this is a yearly item. Staff asks Council to
officially receive the FY2014 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
(CAFR).
PUBLIC COMMENTSV.
There were no speakers.
ADJOURNMENTVI.
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