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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMn 04-04-06 45 ORDINANCE NO. 06/05 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 CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE 4.100 PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS TO REQUIRE INCLUSION OF ARREST AND CONVICTION RECORDS; AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF OF POLICE TO DENY PERMITS; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. CONSIDER A WARD OF CONTRACT FOR P ANASONIC MOBILE DATA COMPUTERS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENTS: In October 2001, the city implemented mobile computing in police and fire vehicles. Since the mobile computing solution was implemented, HTE, the city's public safety software vendor, has upgraded the mobile software twice, and the city has replaced the wireless network with Verizon's high-speed EVDO (Evolution Data Optimized) technology. The only remaining pieces of the mobile computing infrastructure requiring an upgrade are the Panasonic CF-27 laptop computers and docking stations in the vehicles. Councilmember Shawver moved approval of awarding the contract for Panasonic Mobile Data Computers to CDW-G for $103,312. Councilmember Carter seconded, and the vote was unanimous to award the contract to Panasonic Mobile Data Computers. DISCUSS CHANGING DATE FOR CITY COUNCIL MEETING FROM JULY 5 TO JULY 6: Since the 4th of July holiday falls on a Tuesday this year, the suggestion was made to move the city council meeting to Thursday, July 6 at 4:00 p.m., and, since Mayor Holmes will be out of the city on May 2, it was also suggested that the meeting for that date be changed to May 9, 2006. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. PASSED AND APPROVED this 4th of April 2006. ATTEST: 46 MINUTES #2608 CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS TUESDAY, APRIL 4,2006,5:00 P.M. Mayor Blackie Holmes opened the meeting of the City Council. Present were Mayor Pro Tempore Jim Roberts and Councilmembers Syd Carter, Kelly Walker and Harry Shawver. Also in attendance were City Manager Bob Livingston, City Attorney Rob Dillard and City Secretary Nina Wilson. RECOGNITION OF BOY SCOUTS: Seven boy scouts introduced themselves. Foster Richardson, 3321 Caruth; Patrick Stasek, 4104 Caruth; Colin Stone, 3324 Greenbrier; Huntington Biggers, 4408 Larchmont; Robert McIntosh, 4505 Southern and Will Cohn, 4529 Belfort were working on the Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge, and Mark Sehnert, 4213 Greenbrier, was working on the Communications Merit Badge. ITEMS FROM THE FLOOR Mr. Matt Dixon, 3448 Milton, requested placement of a sidewalk on the east side of Dickens between Milton and Rankin. The council agreed to investigate the matter. Ms. Diane Carson, 3433 Haynie, was concerned that the Planning and Zoning Commission had not turned down the Legacy/Hillcrest request and asked what could be done about it. Mayor Holmes stated that there is a process that the Planning and Zoning Commission must follow as items are presented for consideration. Mayor Pro Tern Roberts moved approval of the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Walker seconded, and the vote was unanimous to approve the following: CONSENT AGENDA CONSIDER GRANT AND RESOLUTION FOR PROJECT STEP WAVE, TEXAS TRAFFIC SAFETY PROGRAM: The police department applied for and received a Texas Traffic Safety Program Grant in the amount of $5,000. The purpose of the grant is to conduct overtime traffic enforcement focusing on specific traffic law violations during high traffic volume holiday periods in order to reduce traffic accidents, injuries and fatalities. RESOLUTION NO. 06-04 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, APPROVING A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE STATE OF TEXAS FOR TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION BY THE CITY MANAGER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. CONSIDER CANCELLING JOINT CONTRACT WITH P ARK CITIES MUNICIP AL UTILITIES DISTRICT: As the Park Cities Municipal Utilities District (PC MUD) has cancelled their election, it is incumbent upon the City of University Park to pay the entire estimated cost of the General Municipal Election for May 13, 2006. The responsibility of PC MUD was in the amount of $2,568.11. We are now responsible for that amount plus our own, which has already been paid. The total estimated cost of the election contract will now be $5,136.22. 47 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES: The minutes were approved for March 21, 2006. MAIN AGENDA CONSIDER REQUEST FOR FUNDING OF ART ENGAGEMENT CALENDAR: University Park resident and artist, Jennifer Culbertson, contacted the city in late February regarding city participation in an art engagement calendar project, which would feature reprints from works by Park Cities artists. The calendar will be formatted as a spiral bound, week-at-a-glance engagement calendar. Once printed, the calendars will be mailed to every household in the City of University Park and The Town of Highland Park. Ms. Culbertson proposed that the two cities each provide $15,000 for the project, which is estimated to cost over $60,000. Mayor Holmes moved that the City of University Park commit $15,000 on a one-time basis and that Ms. Culbertson work with Community Information Officer Steve Mace on the project. As there was no second to the motion, it did not carry. At the end of the city council meeting, Councilmember Shawver asked that the motion be restated. Mayor Holmes then moved approval of the project. Councilmember Shawver seconded, and the vote was unanimous to fund the Art Engagement Calendar. CONSIDER REQUEST FROM THE HILLIER SCHOOL AT HIGHLAND PARK PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH TO USE CITY STREETS FOR A 5K RUN ON OCTOBER 7, 2006: The Hillier School is a private school for children with learning disabilities. The purpose of the run is to familiarize the community with the school and help raise funds for it. The run will begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at approximately 10:30 a.m. and will include an estimated 250 runners. Mayor Pro Tern Roberts moved approval of the request. Councilmember Carter seconded, and the vote was unanimous to approve the use of City streets for a 5K run to benefit The Hillier School. DISCUSSION REGARDING SPEED LIMITS ON RESIDENTIAL STREETS: The city contracted with Traffic Engineer Dannie Cummings, P.E., to review the feasibility of lowering the speed limit on residential streets. As detailed in The Texas Transportation Code, the residential speed limit unless otherwise posted is 30 MPH. Recent legislation, however, allows the city council to modify the speed limit. Mr. Cummings was asked to review traffic and speed data collected since 1999 on 47 residential streets, conduct research through lTC, and provide comment and recommendations on the question of whether to reduce residential speed limits from 30 mph to 25 mph. The report does not refer to Preston Road, Hillcrest Boulevard, Airline Road, University Boulevard or Lovers Lane, as they are not considered residential streets. The 85th percentile speed for the 47 locations varied from a low of 18.7 mph to 37.0 mph with an overall 85th percentile speed of 29.1 mph. The main sources of the research were the Institute of Transportation Engineers, the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Transportation Research Board. Mr. Rick Barrett, 2817 Purdue, urged the city council to vote for the 25 mph speed limit and disregard the engineer's report, as he questioned whether or not the report considered the width of the streets. Mr. Cummings then stated the width in his report was 31'. Police Chief Gary Adams spoke on enforceability, stating that enforcement can be maintained satisfactorily at 30 mph. Mr. Cummings will return to council with a report on the "hot spots". Mayor Holmes moved that the issue be tabled until the council gets that report at the next city council meeting. Councilmember Shawver seconded, and the vote was unanimous to table the issue regarding speed limits on residential streets. CONSIDER RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION IN NEW STEERING COMMITTEE FOR ATMOS GAS CITIES: A memo was received from Mr. Jay Doegey, City Attorney for Arlington, Texas, inviting the City of University Park and other Atmos Gas cities to form a standing steering committee. The group will respond to natural gas rate filings and 48 regulatory changes, just as the TXU Electric Steering Committee of Cities has done for electric regulatory matters. Joining with other cities in previous gas and electric rate cases has enabled the city to review and challenge rate changes affecting city government and residents. Councilmember Carter moved approval of the resolution and participation agreement. Councilmember Walker seconded, and the vote was unanimous to authorize participation in the new steering committee for Atmos Gas Cities. RESOLUTION NO. 06-05 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE GAS STANDING STEERING COMMITTEE P ARTICIP A TION AGREEMENT. CONSIDER APPOINTMENT OF TREE ORDINANCE REVIEW COMMITTEE: In May 2005, the city council approved a tree ordinance which outlined procedures for planting approved tree species on public parkways. In 2006, due to increasing construction within our community, staff has been directed to investigate the expansion of the tree ordinance to provide procedures for tree mitigation associated with new construction on both residential and commercial properties. Councilmember Carter moved approv~-"t ?f.1l! ~}.J..?ip~Wtt:.t.. r.{. ~ ;H~.~Ordinance Review Committee to include Mayor Holmes,~. e~~~ and Bill Pardoe of the Park Committee, and two builders. Mayor Pro Tern Roberts seconded, and the vote was unanimous to form a committee to assist staff in developing an equitable and comprehensive tree ordinance. CONSIDER PURCHASE OF POLICE PARKING ENFORCEMENT VEHICLE: The new vehicle would replace the existing Honda GoldWing, three-wheeled motorcycle. The GO-4 Parking Patrol Vehicle, manufactured by Westward Industries in Manitoba, Canada, is a street- legal, three-wheeled vehicle and will be purchased from Mission Golf Cars for $25,944. Councilmember Walker moved approval of the purchase. Councilmember Shawver seconded, and the vote was unanimous to purchase the GO-4 Parking Patrol Vehicle. CONSIDER PURCHASE OF REPORTING SOFTWARE FOR 3-1-1 SYSTEM: Implementing a 3-1-1 Program is pursuant to the Strategic Goals adopted by the city council. A sophisticated reporting system will provide relevant, accessible, and usable data and reports suited to the city's start-up and future needs. It will also allow the city to evaluate accurately the call volume, time spent on calls, as well as, a vast array of information to assess staffing needs and the success of the program. The cost of the software and installation is $27,227.38. Mayor Pro Tern Roberts moved approval of the purchase. Councilmember Carter seconded, and the vote was unanimous to approve purchasing 3-1-1 Reporting Software. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. PASSED AND APPROVED this 20th of April 2006.