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Home My WebLink About2016.02.16 City Council Meeting Minutes226 City of University Park City Hall 3800 University Blvd. University Park,TX 75205 Meeting Minutes City Council Tuesday,February 16,2016 5:00 PM Council Chamber EXECUTIVE SESSION 3:00 -4:00 P.M.Pursuant to TGC§551.072,the City Council met in closed session to discuss development agreements for 6517 Hillcrest.Pursuant to TGC§551.071,the City Council met in closed session to receive advice from the City Attorney regarding pending litigation.No action was taken.Executive Conference Room,1st Floor,City Hall. 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.The 4:00 -4:15 p.m.pre-meeting presentation by Director of Community Development Patrick Baugh regarding leaf blowers was postponed.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 Present:4 -Mayor Olin Lane,Councilmember Taylor Armstrong,Councilmember Dawn Moore and Mayor Pro Tem Tommy Stewart Excused:1 -Councilmember Bob Begert A.INVOCATION:Mayor Pro Tem Tommy Stewart B.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Mayor Pro Tem Tommy Stewart C.INTRODUCTION OF COUNCIL:Mayor Olin Lane,Jr. Those on the dais introduced themselves.Mayor Lane also recognized Highland Park Mayor Joel Williams,HPISD Superintendent Dr.Tom Trigg, Former University Park Mayor Dick Davis,and Former HPISD Board of Trustees President Leslie Melson in attendance at the meeting. City of UniverSity Park Page 1 227 City Council Meeting Minutes February 16,2016 D.INTRODUCTION OF STAFF:City Manager Robbie Corder Staff in attendance included Community Information Officer Steve Mace, Director of Information Services Dale Harwell,Chief of Police Greg Spradlin, Communications SpecialisUDeputy City Secretary Amanda Hartwick,City Secretary Christine Green,Director of Parks Gerry Bradley,Director of Public Works Jacob Speer,Director of Human Resources Luanne Hanford, Fire Chief Randy Howell,Library Director Sharon Martin,Director of Finance Tom Tvardzik,Purchasing Manager Elizabeth Anderson,IT Consultant Tom Bradford,and Police Captain Jim Savage. II.AWARDS AND RECOGNITION Proclamation to recognize the 1DOthanniversary of Highland Park United Methodist Church Mayor Lane read the proclamation to recognize the 1Oathanniversary of Highland Park United Methodist Church (HPUMC).Reverend Susan Robb, Executive Minister of HPUMC,thanked the Mayor and Council and invited all to join the celebration at the church on Sunday,February 21. Proclamation honoring the career accomplishments of Chris Young and Clayton Kershaw Mayor Lane read a proclamation to recognize the major league baseball career accomplishments of Highland Park High School graduate and University Park resident Chris Young.Mr.Young said that he was proud to live in and represent University Park,and he thanked the Mayor and Council for the honor. Mayor Lane read a proclamation to recognize Highland Park High School graduate and University Park resident Clayton Kershaw for his career accomplishments in major league baseball. III.CONSENT AGENDA 16-022 Consider approval of an agreement for services between Canine Country Club &Well ness Center (CCC)and the City of University Park for animal impound services City Manager Corder said that this agreement is a renewal of a current contract with Canine Country Club to provide animal impoundment services to the City of University Park.He noted that this has been a successful arrangement and that it has resulted in a cost savings of nearly $21,000 annually from the previous contractor. This agreement was approved. City of University Park Page 2 228 City Council Meeting Minutes February 16,2016 16-024 Consider approval of the minutes of the February 2,2016 City Council meeting,with or without corrections. The minutes were approved. Approval of the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Councilmember Armstrong,seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Stewart,to approve the Consent Agenda.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:4 -Mayor Lane,Councilmember Armstrong,Councilmember Moore,and Mayor Pro Tem Stewart IV.MAIN AGENDA 16-020 Consider approval of the purchase of a trailer for the Infrastructure Maintenance Division City Manager Corder said that this agenda item was originally on the February 2 agenda but had been removed as the Council had questions regarding the cost.He explained that this trailer is for the Infrastructure Maintenance Division to transport the new skidsteer loader and breaker unit that was acquired in November.Staff described the specifications for the trailer in the pre-meeting,including: •Trailer must have a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)of 14,000 Ibs •Trailer must have a dovetail rear deck •Trailer must have spring loaded rear ramps to minimize risk of employee injuries The trailer is available from Magnum Trailers through a BuyBoard contract in the amount of $4,934.00.All purchases made through BuyBoard satisfy State purchasing guidelines. A motion was made by Councilmember Dawn Moore,seconded by Council member Taylor Armstrong,to approve this purchase.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:4 -Mayor Lane,Councilmember Armstrong,Councilmember Moore,and Mayor Pro Tem Stewart City of University Park Page 3 229 City Council Meeting Minutes February 16,2016 16-021 Receive a report from the University Park Chief of Police:02-16-16 UPPD Bias-Based Profiling Analysis Chief Spradlin reported findings from the University Park Police Department Annual Traffic Stop Analysis.He explained that the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure,Article 2.132 Compilation and Analysis of Information Collected, requires the police chief to present the findings to the City Council.This analysis is conducted to determine if racial profiling is being practiced by the agency in traffic stops and subsequent searches during those stops. This study was conducted by the Professional Development Institute (POI)at the University of North Texas.The POI determined that the UPPD is in full compliance with the racial profiling law,and there were no racial profiling complaints in calendar year 2015. 16-023 Consider approval of a park reservation request from Highland Park Presbyterian Church. City Manager Corder said that Highland Park Presbyterian Church (HPPC) made two requests for the use of Goar Park.The first request is for Sunday,March 27,2016,3 -10 a.m.for the annual Sunrise Easter Service.HPPC expects 700 -1,000 may attend.HPPC withdrew its second park reservation request for the HPPC 90th Anniversary Celebration on Sunday,April 10,2016.Staff has not received any complaints about the Easter Sunrise Service in past years. A motion was made by Councilmember Dawn Moore,seconded by Council member Taylor Armstrong,to approve this request.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:4 -Mayor Lane,Councilmember Armstrong,Councilmember Moore,and Mayor Pro Tem Stewart V.PUBLIC COMMENTS Rodney Livingston requested to speak.He told the Mayor and City Council that two former presidents have conspired to keep his birth certificate from him in violation of various laws. City of University Park Page 4 230 City Council Meeting Minutes February 16,2016 VI.ADJOURNMENT As there was no further business,Mayor Lane adjourned the meeting. Considered and approved this the 1st day of March,2016:.£ Olin Lane,Jr.,Mayor ATTEST: ~.~ Christine Green,City Secretary City of University Park Page 5