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Home My WebLink About2016.06.21 City Council Meeting Minutes267 City of University Park City Hall 3800 University Blvd. University Park,TX 75205 Meeting Minutes City Council Tuesday,June 21,2016 5:00 PM Council Chamber PRE-MEETING WORK SESSION(S) 4:00 -4:15 P.M.The City Council met in open work session to discuss the creation of a Director of Organizational Development position.No action was taken.Council Conference Room,2nd floor,City Hall. 16-036 Discuss Organizational Development 4:15 -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. I.CALL TO ORDER Rollcall Present:5 -Mayor Olin Lane,Councilmember Taylor Armstrong,Mayor Pro Tem Dawn Moore,Council member Randy Biddle and Councilmember Gage Prichard A.INVOCATION:Councilmember Randy Biddle B.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:Councilmember Randy Biddle /Boy Scouts Boy Scouts Matteo Winandy and Luke Berglund of Troop 35 were present as part of earning the Communications badge.The scouts assisted Councilmember Randy Biddle in leading the Pledge of Allegiance. C.INTRODUCTION OF COUNCIL:Mayor Olin Lane,Jr. D.INTRODUCTION OF STAFF:City Manager Robbie Corder Staff in attendance included Community Information Officer Steve Mace, Director of Information Services Dale Harwell,Police Chief Greg Spradlin, Deputy City Secretary /Communications Specialist Amanda Hartwick,City Secretary Christine Green,Library Director Sharon Martin,Fire Chief Randy Howell,Director of Public Works Jacob Speer,Director of Human Resources Luanne Hanford,Community Development Director Patrick Baugh, Purchasing Manager Elizabeth Anderson and Director of Finance Tom Tvardzik. City of University Park Page 1 268 City Council Meeting Minutes June 21,2016 II.AWARDS AND RECOGNITION 16-091 Retirement of Herman Alcoser,Sanitation Driver I Mayor Lane said that Herman was ill and unable to attend the meeting. Recognition for Herman's retirement will be moved to a future Council date. III.CONSENT AGENDA 16-098 Consider approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Joint Provision of a Student Resource Officer (SRO)for FY2016-2017 City Manager Corder said this is an annual Interlocal Agreement with the Town of Highland Park to share the cost of a Student Resource Officer at the High School.The City funds 75%of costs including salary and benefits, and the Town funds 25%of the cost. This Agreement was approved. 16-099 Consider approval of an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Joint Provision of a DAR.E.Officer for FY2016-2017 City Manager Corder said this is a similar agreement with the Town of Highland Park for the DAR.E.Officer at the Middle School.The City funds 75%of the cost and the Town funds 25%of the cost. This Agreement was approved. 16-100 Consider approval of proposed changes to University Park Public Library's Borrowing Policy City Manager Corder said the current Library Borrowing Policy does not have a policy on damaged books.The proposed change would add charges for damaged books and the option to waive a charge if the book is replaced with a new copy.The Library Governance Committee reviewed the policy changes and recommended approval. The policy changes were approved. 16-104 Consider approval of the minutes of the June 7,2016 City Council meeting with or without corrections. The Minutes were approved. Approval of the Consent Agenda A motion was made by Councilmember Biddle,seconded by Councilmember Armstrong,to approve the Consent Agenda.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:5 -Mayor Lane,Councilmember Armstrong,Mayor Pro Tem Moore, Councilmember Biddle,and Councilmember Prichard City of University Park Page 2 269 City Council Meeting Minutes June 21,2016 IV.MAIN AGENDA 16-086 Consider a resolution reappointing Gary Slagel as the City's shared representative on the DART Board of Directors City Manager Corder said Gary Slagel represents four municipalies on the DART Board of Directors including Richardson,Addison,Highland Park,and University Park.He added that Mr.Slagel has served on the Board since 2011. Mayor Lane asked Mr.Slagel to step to the podium and thanked him for being at the meeting.Mayor Lane then asked why he wants the position.Mr. Slagel explained that he served as Mayor of Richardson from 1991 to 2011 and worked closely with DART and the member cities during that time.He enjoys his role on the Board and the opportunity it gives him to continue transit work. Mayor Lane asked how Mr.Slagel could assist University Park in getting its concerns on a DART Board agenda.Mr.Slagel expressed that the Board understands the City's concerns and realizes there is an inequity for those cities that do not have rail stations.He added that the Board is looking at options to provide additional services or capital project funding back to University Park and Highland Park.This will be discussed at the next two Board meetings. Mayor Lane stated that University Park has been a part of DART for 31 years and pays $4 million per year,but has no rail station and the economic benefits that come with it.Additionally,the City has gone from 12 bus routes to just 2 routes.Mr.Slagel reiterated that DART is looking at optons to provide University Park with more service and help with economic development.He added that DART is a regional system and University Park should be part of it as it is a central hub. Mayor Lane stated that DART has a flawed economic plan with a $3.5 billion debt.He asked Mr.Slagel about DART's longterm financial future.Mr.Slagel stated that DART's plan is to have much of that debt eliminated by 2035. However,there will always be more work to be done. Mayor Lane then asked about DART's expansion plans in downtown Dallas and Addison.He asked if it is fair for University Park residents to be subjected to debt for those projects.Mr.Slagel explained that expansion is good for everyone because it provides more frequent service.Mr.Slagel stated that those cities,Dallas and Addison,are also paying additional expenses for this expansion. Mayor Lane asked about DART expansion into Collin County.Mr.Slagel stated that he is in favor of expansion and Collin County will pay for it.He added that none of the funds from the 13 member cities will be used. Mayor Lane asked why University Park should remain a member of DART. City of University Park Page 3 270 City Council Meeting Minutes June 21,2016 Mr.Slagel replied that Univeristy Park should remain in DART because it is a regional player.He added that he hopes University Park will remain in DART, as DART will work to create a more equitable relationship with the goal of keeping the City involved. A motion was made by Mayor Lane,seconded by Mayor Pro Tem Moore,that this Resolution be adopted.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:5 -Mayor Lane,Councilmember Armstrong,Mayor Pro Tem Moore, Councilmember Biddle,and Councilmember Prichard 16-106 Consider and act on a resolution appointing members to the boards and committees of the City for the term from July 2016 to July 2018. City Manager Corder said the City has over 155 citizen volunteers on various Boards and Committees.They serve two-year terms that coincide with the election calendar. A motion was made by Councilmember Armstrong,seconded by Councilmember Biddle,that this Resolution be adopted.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:5 -Mayor Lane,Councilmember Armstrong,Mayor Pro Tem Moore, Councilmember Biddle,and Councilmember Prichard 16-107 Consider rejecting bids for Project 2016401,Traffic Signal Replacement City Manager Corder said the City received bids last week for two traffic light replacements at Preston and McFarlin and Preston and Purdue.He explained that the City sent an addendum to reduce the number of working days for the project and both bidders failed to acknowledge the addendum. Staff recommends rejection of the bids so that new bids can be solicited with the reduced number of working days. A motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Moore,seconded by Council member Prichard,that the bids for Project 2016401 be rejected.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:5 -Mayor Lane,Councilmember Armstrong,Mayor Pro Tem Moore, Councilmember Biddle,and Councilmember Prichard 16-102 Consider approval of an Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County Fire and Arson Investigation Association. City Manager Corder said the Tarrant County Fire and Arson Investigation Association is an organization that would provide additional resources for arson and explosion investigation if the City had a large fire or incident that required such a need.The City must pay $150 and approve the Interlocal Agreement to join this group.He added that Dallas County does not have this type of program. A motion was made by Councilmember Biddle,seconded by Council member Prichard,that this Agreement be adopted.The motion carried by the following vote: Aye:5 -Mayor Lane,Councilmember Armstrong,Mayor Pro Tem Moore, Councilmember Biddle,and Councilmember Prichard City of University Park Page 4 271 City Council Meeting Minutes June 21,2016 v.PUBLIC COMMENTS None VI.ADJOURNMENT As there was no further business,Mayor Lane adjourned the meeting. Considered and approved this the 5th day of July,2016: ATTEST: ~~ Christine Green,City Secretary City of University Park PageS