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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMn 05-23-06MINUTES #2611 CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS TUESDAY, MAY 23, 2006, 5:00 P.M. Mayor Blackie Holmes opened the meeting. 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. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION DEPARTMENT PINS: Animal Control Officer Launa Patton, 10 years and Gardener II Augustin Chavez, Park Department, 10 years for a total of 20 years of service to the City of University Park. Mayor Pro Tem Roberts moved approval of the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Carter seconded and the vote was unanimous to approve the following: CONSENT AGENDA REVIEW FIRST QUARTER STRATEGIC GOAL UPDATE: On December 14, 2004, the City Council adopted six strategic goals and objectives. Upon adoption of the goals, a responsibility chart was created to track the progress. The objectives completed are: Develop a plan to recognize model citizens in our community; install attractive uniform signs in each park that give park history, regulations, and hours; evaluate the need for a specific position on City staff to manage Web site and cable channel content, handle media contacts, community relations, and produce publications and, lastly, consider citywide program for sidewalk maintenance. Objectives In Progress include: Develop traffic and parking improvements; communicate traffic realities; develop a Master Plan for Snider Plaza and Miracle Mile areas; develop a New Resident Orientation program; identify initiatives based on recommendations from the Park Advisory Committee; develop a unified design and standards for entrances to the City; assess the effectiveness of current communication methods and make recommendations for improvements; conduct study on improving restrooms in the parks and, lastly, implement customer service/work order system (3-1-1 project). Objectives which have not been started: Study feasibility of undergrounding Lovers Lane in Miracle Mile. DISCLOSURE REGARDING VENDING MACHINE CONTRACT: Schneider Vending will replace vending machines at three city facilities, City Hall, the Peek Center and 2525 University. The owner/operator, Kevin Schneider, is the husband of Adrienne Schneider, Administrative Secretary to Fire Chief David Ledbetter. There is no conflict of interest and quotes are not required because there is no expenditure of city funds. The outgoing vending machine vendor has been unreliable about keeping the machines filled and a number of complaints from employees have been received in the last two years about stale food or low stock. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES: For May 9, 2006. MAIN AGENDA CONSIDER SCHEDULING SPECIAL MEETING JUNE 27, 2006 FOR PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING LEGACY/HILLCREST PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONING REQUEST: The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing at a special called meeting on March 6, 2006 and considered a concept plan for a total of 290,000 square feet plus four to eight townhomes. Planning & Zoning requested the applicant address the issues and concerns which th were raised by residents and to resubmit the item for further consideration at the April 17 meeting. The concept plan was reduced to 260,000 square feet plus four to eight townhomes. The Planning & Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend denial of the Planned Development zoning request. The applicant has now requested that the item be considered by City Council. Staff was advised that an amended concept plan for less than 220,000 square feet plus four to eight townhomes will be submitted by May 26, 2006. In view of the large neighborhood participation at the Planning & Zoning public hearing, staff proposed that the city council hearing be held at the Highland Park Middle School Auditorium or other location that could accommodate a large audience. Mr. Jim Tubb, resident of the city, questioned the mayor th and council regarding the process since the request had been denied on April 17. The City Attorney responded that the applicant had a right to ask the City Council to act on its application. Councilmember Walker moved the date be changed to August 15, 2006 at 5:00 p.m. at the McCulloch Intermediate School/Highland Park Middle School Auditorium. Councilmember Shawver seconded, and the vote was unanimous to hold a public hearing on August 15, 2006. CONSIDER REVISED ORDINANCE FOR PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT FOR PRESTON ROAD CHURCH OF CHRIST EXPANSION: City Council considered an ordinance approving the amendment to Planned Development District No. 28 at its regular meeting on May 9, 2006. After receiving additional input from concerned residents and representatives of the church, council agreed to add a list of conditions submitted by staff plus three additional conditions to the ordinance. The final ordinance has now been prepared with all the conditions incorporated. The Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval with specific conditions. Councilmember Shawver moved approval of the ordinance. Councilmember Carter seconded, and the vote was unanimous to approve the Planned Development Amendment for Preston Road Church of Christ expansion. ORDINANCE NO. 06/09 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE AND MAP OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED, SO AS TO INCLUDE THE PROPERTY DESCRIBED AS LOTS 2, 3, AND 4, BLOCK 21, RHEA MILLER’S SUBDIVISION, AN ADDITION TO THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, DALLAS COUNTY, TEXAS, MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT “A” ATTACHED IN PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT NO. 28; APPROVING A DETAILED SITE PLAN AS EXHIBIT “B” SUBJECT TO SPECIAL CONDITIONS; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED THE SUM OF TWO THOUSAND DOLLARS ($2,000.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. CONSIDER SPECIAL JOINT MEETING JULY 20, 2006 WITH THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION TO REVIEW PROPOSED SNIDER PLAZA MASTER PLAN: On February 1, 2005, the city council approved a contract with Townscape, Inc. to devise a Master Plan for the Snider Plaza/Hillcrest area. Since last year, Townscape has conducted three rounds of workshops with Snider Plaza/Hillcrest property owners, merchants, and residents directly surrounding the area. The first round of stakeholder workshops was held in July 2005. The goal of this initial meeting was to brainstorm features liked or disliked about the Plaza, and to talk about a long-term vision. In the second round of meetings held in October 2005, Townscape took the comments heard in the first meeting and devised several different concepts which were presented to the groups for feedback. The third round of workshops was held in March 2006. In this last round of meetings, Townscape presented a Draft Master Plan which incorporated the feedback received at the two previous workshop sessions. A Community Forum was then held rd on March 23 at Hyer Elementary School. Townscape is currently making revisions to the plan based on comments heard in March and is in the process of formulating the actual document. The final product will include a comprehensive list of all actions necessary to implement the plan in a phased approach and, also, detailed recommendations to amend the Zoning Ordinance as part of the overall vision for the area. It should be noted that the Zoning Ordinance change recommendations included in the Master Plan document will come separately before the Planning & Zoning Commission and the city council for formal adoption at a later date. Staff asks that the city council consider a joint meeting to promote discussion between the two bodies so that issues raised can be fully understood by both. This, in turn, should cut down on the adoption timeline and allow staff to quickly begin work on plan implementation. Councilmember Carter moved that a joint meeting be held on November 14, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. Councilmember Shawver seconded, and the vote was unanimous to approve a joint meeting between the council and the Planning & Zoning Commission at 2:00 p.m. on November 14, 2006. CONSIDER PARK DEPARTMENT MOWING CONTRACT: In March 2006, the city’s mowing contractor, Earth Green Landscape, requested a 57% increase in the mowing contract based on increased labor and fuel costs. This request would have increased the contract amount from $77,000 to $135,000 per year. The city did not grant the contractor’s request and, on April 6, 2006, the park department terminated the mowing contract based on the contractor’s lack of performance. The successful low bidder for the annual mowing contract is Greener Pastures Landscape Management of Dallas for $118,200.54. The city has used Greener Pastures services in past mowing contracts and is very satisfied with the company’s performance. Councilmember Roberts moved approval of the contract. Councilmember Walker seconded, and the vote was unanimous to approve a mowing contract with Greener Pastures. CONSIDER ORDINANCE ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO HOME RULE CHARTER: Two propositions were listed on the ballot for the May 13, 2006 General Municipal Election. The final tally for those propositions including Early Voting and Election Day are as follows: Proposition No. 1, For: 95 and Against: 29. Proposition No. 2, For: 97 and Against: 25. Councilmember Carter moved that the ordinance be approved and new Home Rule Charter booklets be printed. Mayor Pro Tem Roberts seconded, and the vote was unanimous to approve the ordinance adopting the amendments to the Home Rule Charter. ORDINANCE NO. 06/11 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO THE HOME RULE CHARTER, APPROVED BY THE VOTERS OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK AT AN ELECTION HELD ON MAY 13, 2006; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. CONSIDER RESOLUTION TO CANVASS RETURNS AND DECLARATION OF RESULTS OF GENERAL MUNICIPAL ELECTION OF MAY 13, 2006: On May 13, 2006, an election was held to elect a mayor, four city councilmembers and to approve two charter amendments. All candidates were unopposed. Councilmember Walker moved approval of the resolution. Mayor Pro Tem Roberts seconded, and the vote was unanimous to approve the resolution to canvass the returns and the declaration of results of the May 13, 2006 election. RESOLUTION NO. 06-08 CANVASS OF RETURNS AND DECLARATION OF RESULTS OF AN ELECTION HELD IN THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, ON MAY 13, 2006 FOR THE ELECTION OF CITY OFFICIALS FOR THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS. There being no further business, Mayor Holmes moved that the meeting be adjourned and council proceed with the inauguration ceremony and reception. th PASSED AND APPROVED this 6 of June 2006. James H. Holmes III, Mayor ATTEST: ____ Nina Wilson, City Secretary