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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda 07-03-07 WebAGENDA #2714 CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK COUNCIL CHAMBER TUESDAY, JULY 03, 2007 5:00 P.M. 3:00-3:15 PM EXECUTIVE SESSION: FOR CONSULTATION WITH CITY ATTORNEY UNDER SECTION 551.071, GOVERNMENT CODE – City Hall Conference Room 3:15-4:00 PM DISCUSS: CHASE BANK – City Hall Conference Room 4:00-5:00 PM WORK SESSION FOR AGENDA REVIEW - City Hall Conference Room PUBLIC COMMENTS Questions and comments regarding Main Agenda items should be made when that item is addressed by the City Council. Please be advised that under the Texas Open Meetings Act, the council may not discuss or act at this meeting on a matter not listed on the Agenda. Other questions or private comments for the City Council or Staff should be directed to that individual immediately following the meeting. I.CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION– City Attorney Rob Dillard PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – City Attorney Rob Dillard/Boy Scouts – INTRODUCTION OF COUNCILMayor James H. Holmes, III INTRODUCTION OF STAFF– City Manager Bob Livingston II.AWARDS AND RECOGNITION DEPARTMENT PINS: Municipal Court Judge Jim Barklow, 20 years; Police Lt. Gerry Bishop, 20 years; Police Officer Todd Jenkins, 15 years. III.CONSENT AGENDA A. CONSIDER: Approval of city council meeting minutes for June 19, 2007 IV.MAIN AGENDA A.DISCUSS: Matters Relating to the Legacy-Hillcrest Zoning Change Including, But Not Limited To, Draft PD Conditions and Traffic Impact Analyses and Provide Directions to Staff B.REPORT: From Public Safety Committee on Lovers Lane Speed Issues C.CONSIDER: Resolution Suspending Atmos Energy GRIP Request D.REPORT: Public Comments on Water Quality Consumer Confidence E.CONSIDER: Contract for Tree Trimming and Removal F.CONSIDER: Cancellation of Second City Council Meeting in July V. ITEMS FROM THE FLOOR Anyone wishing to address an item not on the Agenda should do so at this time. 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. MINUTES #2713 CITY COUNCIL MEETING CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBER TUESDAY, JUNE 19, 2007, 5:00 P.M. A discussion was held at 3:00 p.m. in the City Hall Conference Room to discuss the Chase Bank Project. No action was voted on or taken at that time. Mayor James H. Holmes, III, convened the city council into an executive session in the City Hall Conference Room at 4:45 p.m. for a consultation with the City Attorney under Section 551.071 of the Government Code. The executive session was closed at 4:57 p.m. No action was voted on or taken during the meeting. Mayor Holmes opened the regular city council meeting at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber. Present were Mayor Pro Tempore Harry Shawver and Councilmembers Syd Carter, Kelly Walker and Jerry Grable. Also in attendance were City Manager Bob Livingston, City Attorney Rob Dillard and City Secretary Nina Wilson. Boy Scout Stephen McManus, 3605 Rosedale, introduced himself and stated the badge upon which he was working. AWARDS AND RECOGNITION PRESENTATION: Mayor Holmes presented a First Place TAMI Award for Excellence in Print of an External Newsletter for Population Up to 55,000 from the Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers to Community Information Officer Steve Mace and Assistant to the City Manager Kate Smith. Mayor Holmes congratulated them on the award for The Arbor that has become a four-page, all color newsletter sent to the residents of the city. DEPARTMENT PINS: City Manager Bob Livingston presented Human Resources Director Luanne Hanford and Finance Director Kent Austin with 20-year pins, and Fire Department Captain Brian Thomas with a 15-year pin for a total of 55 years of service to the city. RETIREMENT: Public Works Director Bud Smallwood introduced Maintenance Technician Wayne McKenzie, and Councilmember Carter presented him with a retirement plaque and gift check from the city and thanked him for his 17 years of service to the city. Councilmember Walker moved approval of the Consent Agenda. Councilmember Carter seconded, and the vote was unanimous to approve the following: CONSENT AGENDA CONSIDER FINAL PAYMENT TO UNITED FENCE CONTRACTORS FOR INSTALLATION OF ORNAMENTAL RAILING ALONG TURTLE CREEK UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD AND VASSAR DRIVE FOR $6,423.01: For labor and materials furnished for Project No. 43710. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES: For June 5, 2007. MAIN AGENDA DISCUSS MATTERS RELATING TO THE LEGACY HILLCREST ZONING CHANGE INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE DRAFT PLANNED DEVELOPMENT CONDITIONS AND TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS: Mayor Holmes made the following opening remarks on the background of the Chase Bank Redevelopment Project: “In 2001, local resident Albert Huddleston asked the City to rezone the site to allow for the construction of a substantially larger mixed-use development. Opposed to the proposed scale of the project, the Planning and Zoning Commission rejected the idea. In early 2006, Mr. Huddleston and his Legacy Hillcrest Investment group presented a new plan to the Commission. Larger in scope than the 2001 proposal, the panel instructed Legacy Hillcrest Investments to reduce the size. Some weeks later, the Commission was presented with plans for a 217,500 square foot mixed- use development. A third appearance before the Commission resulted in more concerns from panel members about the size of the proposed project. In July 2006, during Legacy Hillcrest’s fourth appearance before the Commission, on a 3-2 vote, the panel approved the project, but limited its size to 135,000 square feet, not including eight town homes that would buffer the property’s south side. In September 2006, disappointed with the Commission’s ruling, Legacy Hillcrest Investments presented the same 217,500 square foot plan to the City Council. Well within their rights to do so, this decision triggered another round of hearings, extensive public comment, two traffic impact studies and recent work sessions so that Council members could ask the development group some specific questions. The Planning and Zoning Commission’s decision was the result of a very deliberative and thoughtful process. Through the years, the Commission’s findings have been highly valued by those at the Council level. While that is certainly true in this case, before deciding whether to approve the Planned Development at whatever size, the Council is determined to obtain at least the same level of expertise and understanding that was achieved at the committee level. The Council is nearing the end of its deliberative process. Tonight the Council will review artist rendering of the proposed project that have been provided to us by Legacy Hillcrest Investments. City staff has also provided the Council with a draft set of conditions that the City would impose should the Council approve a rezoning. By the Council’s regular meeting on July 3, the Council could be ready to provide City staff with direction regarding its probable decision. If the Council allows the rezoning at whatever size, staff could have an ordinance ready for approval by the scheduled meeting on August 21. While this calendar is not set in stone, these dates are what the Council is aiming for. In closing – The Council is fully aware of the passion this potential development has generated in all corners of the community. Many residents decided months ago whether they support or oppose a project in excess of 135,000 square feet. The Council has benefited from what has been a healthy exchange of ideas and opinions. Soon the Council will be in position to make a reasoned and informed decision.” After the mayor’s remarks, Preston Phillips of Legacy Hillcrest, and Craig Melde, architect, made a presentation of the Chase Bank building under existing zoning regulations and what it could be. They also showed a four story garage above ground. They would work closely with Dennis Wilson of Townscape on the streetscape. Jody Short clarified several points regarding the Traffic Impact Analysis he presented at a previous city council meeting. DISCUSS INFORMATION PROVIDED BY TRAFFIC CONSULTANT RELATED TO REQUEST FOR 25MPH SPEED LIMIT DESIGNATION: In response to a request last Fall to reduce the speed limit on residential streets, the city council directed staff to commission a traffic engineering study. Consultant, Dannie Cummings, P.E., C-P Engineering, established a pilot area bounded by Hillcrest, Southwestern, Boedeker, and Lovers lane, which was posted as 25mph. Prior to installation of new speed limit signs on streets within the pilot study area, Mr. Cummings conducted speed studies to determine baseline data. Six months later, he again collected speed data to determine the impact of the lower speed designation. Mr. Rick Barrett made a presentation speaking in favor of the 25mph speed limit. He suggested a third party provide more information on the matter. Mayor Holmes moved the matter be referred to the Public Safety Advisory Committee for review and recommendation. Councilmember Walker seconded, and the vote was unanimous to approve the referral to the Public Safety Advisory Committee. CONSIDER RESOLUTION ADOPTING FIRST PHASE OF SNIDER HILLCREST STRATEGIC PLAN: Townscape, Inc. was contracted by the city in early 2005 to conduct a study and prepare a Strategic Plan to guide the future development of Snider Plaza. In developing the Strategic Plan, Dennis Wilson and his team held a series of neighborhood meetings with property owners, residents and merchants to discuss the issues and draft proposals over the period July, 2005 through March, 2006. The city council also convened a joint work session with the Planning and Zoning Commission (P&Z) on November 13, 2006 and discussed the draft of the Strategic Plan. At that meeting, council provided directions to staff to move forward with the formal adoption of the plan. P&Z held a public hearing on February 19, 2007 and considered the Strategic Plan at its regular meeting on March 19, 2007. They recommended approval of the Strategic Plan with two conditions: The building height of four stories must be defined and the Rosedale opening should be implemented in the short term. The city council held a public hearing and considered the strategic plan at its regular meeting on May 1, 2007. The item was tabled with specific directions for the plan to be revised to remove all references to residential uses, the village green and the removal of on-street parking. The draft of the strategic plan has been revised as follows: All references allowing residential uses in Snider Plaza has been removed; all references to a village green have been removed; the streetscaping discussion on Snider Plaza has been beefed up; the near-term parking numbers have been updated, and the description of issues has been modified. The city council continued the public hearing and considered an ordinance to adopt the plan on June 5, 2007. The ordinance was denied at that meeting. Mayor Holmes moved approval of the resolution adopting Phase I of the Snider Plaza Strategic Plan. Councilmember Carter seconded, and the vote was unanimous to pass the resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 07-13 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, APPROVING PHASE 1 OF THE SNIDER-HILLCREST STRATEGIC PLAN, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND INCORPORATED HEREIN AS EXHIBIT “A”; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. CONSIDER PROPOSED APPOINTMENTS TO THE SNIDER PLAZA STRATEGIC PLAN COMMITTEE: At the May 1 city council meeting, Dennis Wilson of Townscape, Inc. recommended an advisory committee be appointed comprised of property owners, merchants and residents to develop detailed standards for the implementation of the strategic plan. The proposed appointments to the Snider Plaza Strategic Plan Committee are: Councilmember Jerry Grable as the committee chair; property owners: John Jackson and Roger Fullington; property owner and merchant Mike Culwell of Culwell and Sons; merchants: Max Fuqua of Plaza Health Foods and Marc Hall of Amore, Peggy Sue’s BBQ and Cisco Grill; residents: Former Mayor Barbara Hitzelberger, who was involved with the development of the 1989 Master Plan for the city, Bobby Clark, a Board of Adjustment Committee Member and Duncan Fulton of Good, Fulton & Farrell Architects; staff members: Community Development Manager Harry Persaud and Assistant to the City Manager Kate Smith. Matt Dixon, property owner of 3448 Rosedale, suggested the committee expand to include someone in the MF2 District. Mayor Holmes moved Mary Graves be added to the committee. Mayor Pro Tempore Shawver seconded, and the vote was unanimous to approve the appointments to the Snider Plaza Strategic Plan Committee. CONSIDER REQUEST FOR BULESON PARK RENTAL FOR SUSAN G. KOMEN BREAST CANCER 3-DAY WALK: Staff has been contacted by representatives of the Susan G. Komen organization requesting rental of Burleson Park to act as a holding area for walkers prior to entering the SMU Campus for closing ceremonies. The event and park reservation is scheduled for Sunday, October 28, 2007 and over 3,500 participants are expected. Staff recommended the following criteria be followed: develop a form letter to be distributed to residents within 600’ of the park; provide adequate restroom facilities based on the number of participants; reduce the number of tent stakes by utilizing water kegs for tent stabilization to reduce impact to irrigation system and turf areas; pay the park reservation fee of $1,000, which includes part of Saturday, all day Sunday and part of Monday; pay a refundable security deposit of $300 and provide police security at the organization’s expense. Mayor Holmes moved approval of the request. Councilmember Walker seconded, and the vote was unanimous to rent Burleson Park for the Susan G. Komen organization for a 3-day Breast Cancer Walk on October 28, 2007. CONSIDER FOUNTAIN FOR SIS GERMANY PARK: In May 2007, the renovation of Sis Germany Park located at the southeast corner of Preston Road and Greenbrier Drive was begun. To date, all overgrown plant material has been removed and replaced. Decorative lighting, new concrete walkways, a new irrigation system and benches will follow in the coming weeks. As part of the project, staff has been working with Joan Germany to design an area that would support the installation of a decorative fountain. The fountain itself will compliment not only the park but the entire Preston Road corridor. Ms. Germany has indicated that she will pay for the fountain as part of the project. The estimated value of the fountain is $13,000. Mayor Holmes moved approval of the fountain. Councilmember Walker seconded, and the vote was unanimous to approve the fountain for Sis Germany Park. CONSIDER ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO PROVIDE SPECIAL EXCEPTION FOR FRONT YARD FENCE IN SF-2 ZONING DISTRICT: Gilbert J. and Patricia Besing, property owners at 6023 St. Andrews, installed an 8’ wrought iron fence in the front yard of their home in violation of city code. The Besings were informed of the violation and were requested to bring their property into compliance. The Besings applied to the Board of Adjustment (BOA) for consideration of a variance. The BOA considered the item at its August 28, 2006 meeting and denied the request. The Besings, represented by George Dunlap of Jenkens & Gilchrist, requested an amendment of the zoning ordinance to provide for a special exception which will allow the fence to remain. The city council directed staff at its regular meeting on September 26, 2006 to amend the Zoning Ordinance to provide for a special exception. The draft ordinance was considered by the Planning and Zoning Commission at its regular meetings on February 19 and March 19, 2007. Staff mailed 42 notices to property owners within 200’ of those lots which were to be impacted by the proposed ordinance. A total of 5 responses was received, 3 in favor and 2 opposed. The city council held a public hearing on May 1, 2007 and voted 3–0 to deny the request. Following directions from council, this item was returned for further consideration at the June 19, 2007 city council meeting. Mayor Holmes announced that a neighbor who had formerly been against the special exception had changed his vote and was now in favor of the special exception; therefore, Mayor Holmes moved approval of the special exception of the front yard fence and only in the Single Family 2 District. Councilmember Carter seconded, Councilmember Grable recused himself, and the vote was 3-0 in favor of the special exception. ORDINANCE NO. 07/20 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, AS HERETOFORE AMENDED, BY ADDING SECTION 28-106 (a) TO PROVIDE FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTION FOR A FRONT YARD FENCE IN THE SF-2 DISTRICT; 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 ORDINANCE ANNEXING STRIP OF LAND ALONG NORTHWEST HIGHWAY, AIRLINE TO HILLCREST: The City of Dallas and the City of University Park City Councils recently approved a boundary adjustment of 6.89’ along Northwest Highway from Airline to Hillcrest. The screening wall project requires the city to acquire an additional 6.89’ of right-of-way to meet the requirements of TxDOT for the wall to be a minimum of 8’ from the Northwest Highway travel lanes. The attached ordinance incorporates that strip into the city limits. Mayor Pro Tempore Shawver moved approval of the ordinance. Mayor Holmes seconded, and the vote was unanimous to approve the ordinance annexing the strip of land along Northwest Highway from Airline to Hillcrest. ORDINANCE NO. 07/21 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, ANNEXING THE TRACT OF LAND DESCRIBED AND DEPICTED IN EXHIBITS “A” AND “B”, ATTACHED HERETO AND EXTENDING THE BOUNDARY LIMITS OF THE CITY SO AS TO INCLUDE SAID PROPERTY WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS; PROVIDING FOR AN ANNEXATION SERVICE PLAN ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT “C”; AND GRANTING TO ALL INHABITANTS AND OWNERS OF SAID PROPERTY ALL OF THE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF OTHER CITIZENS AND BINDING ALL INHABITANTS BY ALL THE ORDINANCES, ACTS, RESOLUTIONS AND REGULATIONS OF SAID CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF SAID ORDINANCE. CONSIDER GATEWAY ENTRANCE FEATURES: Over the past several months, staff has been working with Gary Olp of GGOA Architects on the Northwest Highway Wall Project and the Master Plan for Coffee Park. Staff has recently asked Mr. Olp to provide concept designs for the Gateway Entrance Features at the intersection of Hillcrest and Northwest Highway. The goal of this project is to create a unique and aesthetic entrance into our community, while providing continuity by blending the wall and park project together with this entrance feature. Director of Parks Gerry Bradley requested the council consider the selection of an entrance feature scheme and approve a contract for design services with GGOA with civil and structural engineering from R.L Goodson for construction drawings for the Gateway Entrance Feature at Hillcrest and Northwest Highway in the amount of $20,000. The council requested more information on the size of the entrances. CONSIDER REQUEST TO EXCHANGE PROPERTY NEAR PEEK SERVICE CENTER: The city council took action in April to deny the request from Prescott Realty to trade the city’s four acre tract at 4419 Worcola for a smaller parcel from the Shamburger property north of the Peek Service Center. The trade would have included a new parking structure at no direct cost to the city. Prescott now proposes to trade a 10,000 SF parcel north of the Peek Center, noncontiguous, for a 10,000 SF strip of land along the north property line of the service center. The trade would provide for approximately 25 additional parking spaces. Mayor Pro Tempore Shawver moved approval of the exchange of properties with Prescott Realty. Councilmember Carter seconded, and the vote was unanimous to approve the request to exchange property near the Peek Service Center. CONSIDER PAVING PROGRAM FOR ALLEY PARKWAY: On May 22, the city council adopted revisions to the Code of Ordinances requiring property owners to pave the area between the property line and the alley pavement when the property is redeveloped or remodeled in excess of $10,000. Staff was asked to research the feasibility of an incentive program to encourage property owners not redeveloping the property to also pave the alley parkway. Presently, there is no staff available to measure alley parkway on a square footage basis to determine eligible costs for reimbursement. In addition, there would be ancillary issues such as fencing, retaining walls, and gas meters associated with alley parkway paving that might drive up the costs considerably. Mayor Holmes recommended the city not adopt an incentive program for alley parkway improvements. Councilmember Carter seconded, and the vote was unanimous against adopting the incentive program. As there was no further business, the meeting was adjourned. rd PASSED AND APPROVED this 3 July 2007. James H. Holmes, III, Mayor ATTEST: Nina Wilson, City Secretary AGENDA MEMO (07/3/2007 AGENDA) DATE: July 3, 2007 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Harry Persaud, MRTPI, AICP, Community Development Manager SUBJECT: Discuss matters relating to the Legacy-Hillcrest Zoning Change including but not limited to the Draft PD conditions and Traffic Impact Analyses and provide directions to staff. Background/Analysis: In 2001, P&Z denied a request by Legacy Hillcrest Investments for 270,500 sq. ft. of mixed uses on the subject tract. Another request for 290,000 sq. ft. was considered on March 6, 2006. P&Z requested the applicants to consider amending that concept plan in view of the strong comments made by residents opposed to the proposed development. The request was amended to 260,000 sq. ft. and P&Z denied that request on April 17, 2006. The applicants then submitted a request for approval of an amended concept plan for 217,500 sq. ft. which was considered by P&Z on July 17, 2006. City Council held a public hearing on September 19, 2006 and directed staff to hire a Traffic Engineer to conduct an independent Traffic Impact Analysis of the proposed development. City Council held a work session on April 10, 2007, discussed the proposed zoning change and received additional information from the applicant. On May 22, 2007, City Council received and discussed the Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) prepared by Jody Short, P.E, (Lee Engineering) On June 19, 2007 City Council discussed a list of draft PD conditions and received additional information from the Traffic Engineer regarding the TIA. Attached is revised list of PD conditions for further discussion and direction to staff. 1. Draft PD conditions 1 DRAFT #2 LEGACY-HILLCREST PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT PROPOSED PD CONDITIONS NOTE: Items in bold text indicates that staff is currently working with the applicant to resolve outstanding issues . Concept Plan. Development of the Property must be in substantial conformance with the Concept Plan attached as Exhibit "A". A Detailed Site Plan must be approved prior to the issue of a building permit. (a) Single-family Units. Units intended for single-family occupancy must be located on that portion designated on the Concept Plan fronting Haynie. The exact number and depth of the single-family units shall be finalized and shown on the Detailed Site Plan. A minimum of four and a maximum of eight single-family homes must be built in this area. The homes must have an architectural facade compatible with those in the adjoining residential neighborhood. Each home must have a front door allowing access to and from Haynie. Each home must have a minimum of two underground parking spaces. A maximum of one residential unit may be located in the penthouse of the building located to the east of the Common Area. (b) Other uses permitted. Except for that portion of the Concept Plan specifically designated for single-family use, the following use categories as stated in the City's Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance are permitted on all portions of the Property: (1) Educational, Institutional and Special Uses; (2) Utility, Accessory and Incidental Uses; and (3) Retail and Service Type Uses (including office, retail, bank, (See list of uses pages 6 &7 attached) restaurant, library and accessory uses). In addition, a hotel use is authorized in the building located to the east of the Common Area. Specific square footages and locations for these uses shall be shown on the Detailed Site Plan. Retail, restaurant, bank, office or library uses shall be provided at grade along the Hillcrest frontage and along Daniel Avenue and the plaza level. The following uses are not allowed on the Property: Nursing home or residence home for aged School – public Fire station or similar public safety building Home occupation Tennis court (private) Tennis court (unlighted) Call centers 1 (c) Library Space. The Detailed Site Plan must contain the library use. Documentation confirming the long-term library use for the Property must be submitted to the City with the Detailed Site Plan. This documentation must ensure that (i) sufficient square footage is made available for a quality library use, and (ii) the library shall have the right to utilize the restricted space as long as the library operates on the Property, and (iii) be in the form of a 99-year lease or equivalent conveyance with options to renew. (d) Density. The maximum square footages for each use are stated on the Concept Plan as follows: OFFICE 175,000 BANK 15,000 RETAIL 22,500 RESTAURANT 17,500 SF 8 units LIBRARY 30,000 *Not to exceed 217,500 sq.ft. plus single-family residential use The maximum combined floor area for all uses other than single-family is 217,500 total occupied square feet. Accessory uninhabitable square footage located below grade does not count toward the maximum total square footage for the development. (e) Yard, Lot, Space and Height Regulations. Maximum yard, lot, space and height regulations are shown on the attached concept plan and elevations. The penthouse/mechanical improvements on the top of the building adjacent to Hillcrest must be located at least 20 feet from the Haynie side of the building, 20 feet from the Hillcrest side of the building, and 20 feet from the western side of the building. An additional mechanical element can be included on top of the buildings located west of the Common Area which must be setback a minimum of 20 feet from Daniel. (f) Common Area. Details of the improvements to the Common Area as drawn on the Concept Plan shall be described and shown on the Detailed Site Plan. Architectural or structural features may be erected above-grade to serve as an end cap for Snider Plaza. (g) Trash Receptacles. The final location of trash receptacles will be shown on the Detailed Site Plan and must be located within 40 feet of the locations shown on the Concept Plan. Dumpsters shall not be located in the rights-of-way, and commercial sanitation trucks may not block traffic to access dumpsters during regular business hours. (h) Off-street Parking and Loading. Parking spaces shall be calculated in accordance with the Urban Land Institute ("ULI") mixed use parking methodology. The size of the building and mix of uses as approved by the concept plan shall provide for a total of __________parking spaces. However, at the time of Detailed Site Plan approval, City Council may review the calculation of parking spaces in accordance with the Urban Land Institute and the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) and the total number of required spaces may be adjusted. On-Street parking spaces may be counted towards the parking requirement only if all or a portion of the parking space is located on private property. Spaces that are reserved for office use during the day will be available for other uses in the evening and on week ends. The curb cut on Haynie to 2 be shown on the Detailed Site Plan must be located within 60 feet of the location shown on the Concept Plan. Street Improvements. Recommended traffic mitigation improvements will (i) require the Hillcrest-Daniel intersection to be reconstructed, NOT simply “adding lane width”. Details of construction (including design services, traffic signals, drainage, utilities, street lights, and etc) and level of participation will be identified and approved with the detailed site plan. Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, the Hillcrest/Daniel intersection improvements shown on Exhibit "B" must be completed. The City, at its discretion, may construct additional improvements to the intersection as shown on Exhibit "C". Developer request: The Developer shall be obligated to improve Hillcrest and Daniel immediately adjacent to the Property. Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, Developer's improvements to Hillcrest and Daniel immediately adjacent to the Property must be completed. The City may make other improvements to the intersection in conjunction with the Hillcrest improvements. (j) Traffic on Haynie west of Hillcrest. Traffic exiting the garage on Haynie shall only proceed east to Hillcrest. (k) Streetscape. On Daniel and Hillcrest, the following streetscape standards must be met: (i) minimum 1-foot wide dismount adjacent to on-street parking spaces; (ii) minimum 5-foot wide tree planting zone with tree grates; and (iii) minimum 10-foot wide sidewalks. Balconies and canopies are permitted over the streetscape. On Haynie between Hillcrest and the Common Area, the following streetscape standards must be met: a minimum 8-foot wide sidewalk with 5-foot tree plant zone either in the sidewalk or adjacent to the parking spaces shown on the Concept Plan. All street trees shall be planted on 22-foot centers (or as may be otherwise approved by the City) along all street frontages, except where prohibited due to driveway access. Pedestrian lighting and streetscape furniture will be provided by the Development which shall complement any standards that may be approved by the City for the Snider Plaza area. These standards may be varied by the City Council at the Detailed Site Plan stage. (l) Landscaping. Final landscaping must be shown on the Detailed Site Plan. All plant material must be maintained in a healthy, growing condition at all times. (m) Signs. Signage size, display and locations must be provided with the Detailed Site Plan. A special sign district may be created as part of this project. No tenant sign shall be located above the first floor of any structure. No tenant sign shall be located on the outside façade above the first floor along Hillcrest or the second floor along other areas of any structure with back lit signage only. (n) City R.O.W. The City agrees to abandon the existing alley right-of-way on the Property and convey title to the Developer as surplus property in accordance with City , policies rules and regulations at the time of platting. The City agrees to abandon all or a portion of the adjacent Hillcrest right-of-way as shown on Exhibit "D" and convey title to the Developer as surplus property in accordance with City policies, rules and regulations. The abandonment and/or sale of City right-of-way is subject to City Council 3 . consideration and approvalProceeds from the conveyances shall be used to fund the Hillcrest-Daniel intersection improvements. (o) Advisory Board. An advisory board comprised of area residents, merchants, commercial owners and the Developer will be created. Membership to the advisory . board shall be recommended by the Developer and approved by the City councilThis advisory board will meet no less than once each sixty (60) days for presentation, discussion and input as to the project. The Developer shall also hold one or more town hall meetings at least thirty (30) days in advance of the P&Z meeting where the Detailed Site Plan will be considered. The board shall include one or two City Council members who shall serve as representatives of the City. An advisory board comprised of the following stakeholder groups shall be created: two area residents, two merchants, two commercial owners, two City Council members, and two at-large members. The Developer and the City Council will each appoint one of the two members of each stakeholder group. This advisory board will meet no less than once each sixty (60) days for presentation, discussion and input as to the project. The Developer shall also hold one or more town hall meetings at least thirty (30) days in advance of the P&Z meeting where the Detailed Site Plan will be considered (p) Site Utilities. Site utilities including but not limited to the specific location, number and spacing of fire hydrants, will be reviewed with the detailed site plan submittal. All overhead wires and cables designed to serve the proposed development will be buried. (q) Parallel Parking. Developer will submit details of lane configuration, storage and transition with the Detailed Site Plan for further review. The developer will design the parallel parking spaces on the South side of Daniel near the Hillcrest intersection to be reviewed by staff at the time of detailed site plan. Staff will then forward a recommendation as to whether those spaces shall be provided as shown on the concept plan or be deleted. Architectural Articulation. (r) Building façades for each building fronting a public street must have offsets in the plane of the façade, and no more than 75 percent of the total face area may occur in a single vertical plane (minimum 25 percent cumulative offsets required). The required offsets must consist of projections or recesses from the primary façade. Projections in the required front yard are included in this calculation. The proposed buildings shall have external facades with similar architectural features shown on the renderings attached to this ordinance as Exhibits ________. (s) Exterior Façade Materials: At the detailed site plan stage, the city council has the discretion to not approve the materials shown on the elevations for the facades of the buildings. The applicant shall have the right to resubmit the elevations with different façade materials. (t) Parking Spaces: Developer agrees to make parking spaces in the proposed underground parking garage available to the City based on the following. Within 120 days after approval of the concept plan, the City shall notify the Developer in writing of the number of spaces ( increments of 50 not to exceed 200) in the garage it desires for the City’s use (City Spaces). The City shall pay for the City Spaces by a 4 ground lease for the land containing the City Spaces plus one lump sum payment equivalent to multiplying the number of spaces by $_________ (ESTIMATED COST TO BE $30,000 BUT FINAL AMOUNT TO BE AGREED TO) The City Spaces cannot be used to satisfy parking code requirements for properties situated in Snider Plaza. In addition, the City shall pay its percentage allocation of the expenses to operate the parking garage on a quarterly basis. With the City’s commitment to pay for the City Spaces, the detailed site plan shall reflect the requested number of City Spaces. ( u) Leases for the property shall include a provision requiring Tenants and Employees to park in the on-site parking garage. (v) Construction Fence: An 8 –foot solid plywood screening fence shall be installed around the construction site during construction and remain in place while construction is ongoing. The fence shall be painted green and installed prior to demolition of any structure on the site. (w) Explosives: No explosives will be permitted in the process of demolition and construction on the site. (x) Neighborhood Liaison: During construction the developer will provide a liaison to respond to questions and complaints from residents. The developer shall provide adequate notice to residents of the name and methods of contacting the liaison 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The contact name and number will be posted on the construction site. (y) Construction Vehicles. No parking of construction vehicles or equipment will be permitted on City Streets, except for streets which are closed to construction. All parking shall be accommodated on the site. If additional parking is required, the developer shall provide off site parking and shuttle workers to the site. (z) Construction Hours. Unless written permission is granted by the Director of Public Works, construction work on the site is restricted to Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm and 8:00 am to 6:00 pm on Saturdays. (1a) Background Checks. Background checks will be performed by the contractors for all construction workers prior to their working on the site. Information relating to background checks will be kept on file by the Contractors. A convicted felon or pedophile will be barred from working on the site. Police officer to direct traffic. Upon request of the City, Developer shall pay (1b)) for a police officer to direct traffic at the Snider/Daniel intersection during peak traffic hours. (1c) Valet drop-off. A valet drop-off is allowed along Daniel for the development. The location and design will be shown on the Detailed Site Plan. (1d) Use of Library during construction: 5 1. Educational, Institutional and Special Uses Art gallery or museum Place of worship Clinical, medical or dental College or University Community Center, public Day nursery or kindergarten (private) Day nursery for university faculty or students Fraternal organization lodge or civic club Institutions of religious or philanthropic nature School-private Library-public 2. Utility, Accessory and Incidental Uses Building of county, state or federal government City hall or municipal building/facility Field or construction office (temporary) Amateur radio or CB antenna to 40 feet Amateur radio or CB antenna over 40 feet Radio, TV or microwave antenna or tower-commercial Residential TV dish antenna Swimming pool (private) Telephone exchange Accessory building. Or use-residential Accessory building. Retail or Commercial Accessory use to university Cellular telephone antenna Video drop box Massage therapy as accessory use in hair salon 3. Retail and Service Type Uses Antique Shop Bakery or confectionary shop (retail) Bank or savings and loan shop Cafeteria Custom or self service cleaning shop or laundry Custom personal service shop Drapery, needlework or weaving shop Drug store or pharmacy Florist or garden shop Greenhouse, plants or nursery stock (retail sales) Household appliance service and repair Mimeograph, stationery or letter shop Newsstand Office professional administrative or service 6 Pet shop and pet grooming facility Repair shop for appliances, TVs etc. Restaurant without drive-in service Retail stores and shops, general sales to public Studio for photographer, musician or artist Tanning salon second floor Telephone business Drive-In facilities for bank or savings and loan 7 AGENDA MEMO (07/17/2007 AGENDA) DATE: June 26, 2007 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Gary W. Adams, Chief of Police SUBJECT: Report from Public Safety Committee on Lovers Lane Speed Issues ITEM: The City Council, in its regular meeting of April 17, 2007, charged the City’s Public Safety Committee with the task of reviewing the issue of speeding complaints on Lovers Lane, between Hillcrest and Boedeker. Once the committee completed its review, it was directed to report back to the council its recommendations, if any, on the matter. The Public Safety Committee met on May 8, 2007 to discuss the Lovers Lane issues and decided to meet with Mr. Westendorff. They met again on June 12, 2007, to discuss Mr. Westendorff’s concerns. With one abstention, the committee voted 4 to 2 to recommend the following: ? Install a third digital speed board at the intersection of Lovers Lane and Willard Street for west bound traffic coming into University Park. As this is in the City of Dallas, the committee requested Bud Smallwood make the arrangements for this installation. ? Request that the City of Dallas establish No Parking on Lovers Lane between Central Expressway and Boedeker. ? Install a continuous left turn lane down the entire length of Lovers from Willard Street, in Dallas, to Hillcrest. This can be done at a minimum cost by painting the turn lane stripping. RECOMMENDATION: Staff was at odds on the recommendation of the continuous turn lane, with Public Works being opposed and the Police Department being in favor. With the vote of the committee, the police department recommends that all three recommendations be carried out. The turn lane can be used for test purposes to see if it will indeed help reduce the speed of traffic on Lovers Lane for a period of six months, as recommended. Attachments: Public Safety Committee meeting minutes. Public Safety Advisory Committee MINUTES June 12, 2007 The Public Safety Advisory Conunittee of the City Of University Park met on Tuesday, June 12,2007 at 6:00 p.m. in the Conference Room of the Peek Service Center at 4420 Worcola St., Dallas, TX 75206. The following are minutes of that meeting. Committee Members Attending: Staff Members Attending: Robert Boyd, Chair Charlie Terrell Doug Turgeon Francie Johnsen Jackie Brewer Doug Bruton Ed Crissey J ames Gamer Gary W. Adams, Chief of Police Rick Black, Deputy Fire Chief Bob Livingston, City Manager Bud Smallwood, Public Works Director Robert Boyd, Chair, opened the meeting at 6:00 p.m. Agendas and minutes from last meeting were distributed. The discussion started with a review of the actions that were taken in response to last month's meeting. Bud Smallwood distributed a memo outlining the actions that Public Works took. 1. An additional electronic message board was installed for westbound traffic on Lovers at Cleburne. Any additional boards will take 6-8 months to receive. 2. The signal timing at Lovers & Boedeker and Lovers & Airline was modified during off-peak times. This should case a back-up of traffic and therefore slow down traffic. 3. The Mockingbird construction will likely cause an increase in traffic on Lovers, McFarlin and University. The construction is set to begin in about 90 days. 4. An attachment is now being handed out with all building permits reminding contractors that Lovers Lane is not to be used as an access road for trucks. All truck deliveries and construction vehicles should use Preston or Hillcrest to access their work sites. There is already an ordinance stating such. 5. Two engineering firms (CMP Engineering and Lee Engineering) were consulted regarding the impact of continuous left-turn lanes on Lovers. The two firms agreed that implementing a CL TL would cause an increase in traffic. Right now, vehicles making left turns off of Lovers cause the vehicles behind them to stop or slow down, thus slowing down traffic. Mr. Smallwood further stated that additional traffic counts will be done over the next 30 days to determine the impact of the above listed actions. Mr. Boyd stated he would rather the City purchase more of the electronic message boards now than spend more time and Public Safety Advisory Committee Minutes June 12,2007 Page 1 of3 money on consultants. Mr. Livingston suggested that we wait until school starts to measure the impact. Mr. Smallwood stated that the timing of the signal lights at Lovers & Dickens and Lovers & Turtle Creek were adjusted. This caused major traffic back-ups, so the signals were adjusted back to the previous timing. Chief Adams continued the discussion, providing an update of his efforts since the last meeting. He stated that the Police Department has been doing radar on Lovers since September 2006 and spent over $35,000 in overtime. Officers are continuing to write tickets, speeds are ranging from upper-30s to 50s (miles per hour). Speeds are higher in the evenings when there is less traffic. Ms. Johnsen inquired about placing road humps along Lovers. Mr. Smallwood stated this was not an option, as road humps created an obstruction in the street. Ms. Johnsen responded by stating that all of their ideas seem to get rejected, and she feels that something needs to be done other than hiring overtime. Mr. Boyd stated that we are doing something by gathering information, placing dummy cars, speed boxes, etc. He further stated that the Mockingbird construction may cause traffic to slow down due to increased congestion. Chief Adams continued with his update, stating that he would be requesting additional personnel in the upcoming budget. Chief Adams recommended the placement of continuous left turn lanes, reminding the committee that the rejection came from the Public Works department and not from the Police Department. He further stated that the Police Department will continue to enforce the law and thinks we need to do something, whatever that may be, now rather than spending time and money on studies. Mr. Boyd agreed with Chief Adams and stated he believes it will take a combination of solutions. Mr. Boyd and Mr. Brewer rejected the idea of placing stop signs on Lovers Lane. Mr. Brewer stated he feels that a turn lane will give the perception of a three-lane street, thus increasing speed. Chief Adams states the turn lane will act as a "traffic calming" device and that it is ultimately the committee's decision as to what measures are requested. The City will make a request to the City of Dallas that they place a sign at Lovers & Central stating that Lovers is not a truck delivery route, and the Police Department will increase enforcement of truck traffic. Mr. Gamer inquired as to what the urgency is to take action with a continuous turn lane when studies have shown that the average speed on Lovers in 32-33 miles per hour. Mr. Boyd stated that the CTL will remove obstruction (turning vehicles) from the street and will give the perception of a narrower road, thus slowing down traffic. Public Safety Advisory Committee Minutes June 12,2007 Page 2 of3 Mr. Boyd requested that the City ask Dallas to enforce no parking on Lovers from Central to Boedeker. Mr. Smallwood stated that he would do this upon receiving approval from the City Council. Mr. Bruton agreed with Mr. Gamer's earlier comment regarding questioning the urgency of acting so quickly with a turn lane. Mr. Bruton believes that the speed boxes cause people to slow down when they see how fast they are going. He feels that the boxes have the greatest effect on causing people to slow down. He also inquired as to the feasibility of relocating the boxes from time to time. Mr. Turgeon inquired as to why we are dedicating so much time and so many resources to Lovers when traffic speeds are a concern all over the city. Mr. Boyd stated that he likes the idea of a turn lane because it is cheap, but will it be effective? Ms. Johnsen stated that it makes sense from a safety standpoint. Mr. Boyd stated that he feels that stop signs would work. Mr. Smallwood disagreed, stating that they will cause traffic to back-up resulting in spillover traffic on side streets. Mr. Gamer asked if a speed box could be placed on eastbound Lovers closer to Central (between Cleburne and Central). This is actually in the City of Dallas, so could we put a speed box here or would Dallas have to? Mr. Smallwood stated he wasn't sure if that would be a good location for a box because people are just getting to speed from crossing over Central. As a wrap-up, Mr. Boyd made the following recommendations: 1. he would like to recommended requesting one speed box on this block in Dallas to buy some time before making recommendation on a continuous turn lane. Mr. Turgeon asked if we could do a temporary turn lane as a feasibility study. Mr. Smallwood stated that once we paint a turn lane, it will need to remain a turn lane rather than changing the traffic striping. 2. he would like to request that Dallas not allow parking on Lovers. Mr. Gamer and Mr. Brewer stated that they do not want a continuous turn lane, as they feel this will cause an increase in speed along Lovers. Committee agreed that if this recommendation creates problems, other recommendations will be made at that time. Two dissenting votes were cast for the continuous turn lane, four members were for the turn lane, and one member did not vote either way. Approved: Public Safety Advisory Committee Minutes June 12,2007 Page 3 of3 RESOLUTION NO. ____ A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS SUSPENDING THE JULY 30, 2007 EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE PROPOSAL BY ATMOS ENERGY CORP., MID-TEX DIVISION TO IMPLEMENT INTERIM GRIP RATE ADJUSTMENTS FOR GAS UTILITY INVESTMENT IN 2006; AUTHORIZING PARTICIPATION WITH THE ATMOS CITIES STEERING COMMITTEE (“ACSC”) IN A REVIEW AND INQUIRY INTO THE SUFFICIENCY OF THE FILING AND THE BASIS OF THE PROPOSED RATE ADJUSTMENTS; AUTHORIZING INTERVENTION IN ADMINISTRATIVE AND COURT PROCEEDINGS INVOLVING THE PROPOSED GRIP RATE ADJUSTMENTS; REQUIRING REIMBURSEMENT OF REASONABLE LEGAL AND CONSULTANT RATEMAKING COSTS; AND REQUIRING DELIVERY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE COMPANY AND LEGAL COUNSEL. WHEREAS, the City of University Park, Texas (“City”) is a gas utility customer of Atmos Energy Corp., Mid-Tex Division (“Atmos Mid-Tex” or “the Company”), and a regulatory authority with an interest in the rates and charges of Atmos Mid-Tex; and WHEREAS, Atmos Mid-Tex made filings with the City and the Railroad Commission of Texas (“Railroad Commission”) on or about May 31, 2007, proposing to implement interim rate adjustments (“GRIP rate increases”), pursuant to Texas Utilities Code § 104.301, on all customers served by Atmos Mid-Tex, effective July 30, 2007; and WHEREAS, Atmos Mid-Tex was recently granted a rate increase as a result of its filing in GUD No. 9670, in which the Final Order was only signed on March 29, 2007; and WHEREAS, in GUD No. 9670, it was determined that Atmos Mid-Tex had inappropriately included certain expenditures in its prior GRIP rate increases for rate years 2003, 2004, and 2005; and WHEREAS, it is incumbent upon the City, as a regulatory authority, to examine this latest GRIP filing to determine its compliance with the Texas Utilities Code; and 1 2557\2\res070608gnc Suspending GRIP WHEREAS, ratepayers of Atmos Mid-Tex, including the City and its residents, will be adversely impacted by the proposed GRIP rate increases; and WHEREAS, it is advantageous for the City and its citizens to coordinate the City's response to Atmos' filing with similarly situated municipalities; and WHEREAS, the City has benefited from prior participation with the Atmos Cities Steering Committee ("ACSC"); and WHEREAS, it is efficient and cost beneficial for the City to again coordinate review of the reasonableness of the proposed GRIP rate increases and joint participation in any proceedings at the Railroad Commission related to the proposed GRIP rate increases; and WHEREAS, the Executive Committee of ACSC has recommended suspension and established a budget for evaluation of the Atmos filing; and WHEREAS, a GRIP proceeding involves rate making, entitling cities to reimbursement of reasonable rate case expenses; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, THAT : 1. The July 30, 2007 effective date of the GRIP rate increases proposed by Atmos Mid-Tex is hereby suspended for the maximum period allowed by law to permit adequate time to investigate the sufficiency of the GRIP Rate Increase filing, review the proposed increases, analyze all necessary information, and take appropriate action related to the proposed increases. 2. The City is authorized to cooperate with ACSC to hire and direct legal counsel and consultants, to negotiate with the Company, to make recommendations to the City regarding the proposed GRIP rate increases, and to direct any administrative proceedings or litigation associated with the proposed GRIP rate increases. 2 2557\2\res070608gnc Suspending GRIP 3. The City is authorized to intervene in any administrative proceedings or litigation associated with the proposed GRIP rate increases. 4. Atmos Mid-Tex shall promptly reimburse the City’s reasonable costs associated with the City’s ratemaking activities related to the proposed GRIP rate increases. 5. A copy of this Resolution shall be sent to Atmos Mid-Tex, care of Charles R. Yarbrough, II, at Atmos Energy Corporation, 5420 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1800, Dallas, Texas 75240, and to Geoffrey Gay, legal counsel to ACSC, at Lloyd Gosselink, 816 Congress Avenue, Suite 1900, Austin, Texas 78701. rd Signed this 3 day of July 2007. ____________________________________ James H. Holmes, III, Mayor ATTEST: Kate Smith, City Secretary 3 2557\2\res070608gnc Suspending GRIP AGENDA MEMO (7/3/07 AGENDA) DATE: June 28, 2007 TO: Honorable Mayor and Council FROM: Robbie Corder, Assistant to the Director of Public Works SUBJECT: Water Quality Consumer Confidence Report Public Comments ITEM: Each year, municipal water providers are required to mail Consumer Confidence Reports (CCR) to every residence within the community detailing contaminant levels in the potable water system. The City meets and/or exceeds all regulatory standards for contaminant levels revealed through water testing samples in 2006. State regulations also require the water provider to offer residents an opportunity to ask questions in open forum regarding the CCR. Staff has placed the opportunity for public rd comments or questions regarding the CCR on the City Council agenda for July 3 and th July 17. RECOMMENDATION: ATTACHMENTS: 2006 Consumer Confidence Report City of University Park City of University Park This report is a summary of the quality of the water we provide our customers. The analysis was made by using the data from the most recent Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) required tests and is water than the general population. Immuno-compromised persons presented in the attached pages. We hope this information helps you such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy,persons who become more knowledgeable about what's in your drinking water. have undergone organ transplants,people with HIV/AIDS or other The pages that follow list all of the federally regulated or monitored water from their health care providers. The EPA/Centers for Disease contaminants which have been found in your drinking water. The U.S. Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines on appropriate means to EPA requires water systems to test for up to 97 contaminants. lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791). Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) The highest permissible level of a contaminant in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology. Este informe incluye informaci?n importante sobre el agua potable. Si tiene preguntas o comentarios Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) sobre?ste informe en espa?ol,favor de llamar The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no al tel. -para hablar con (214) 363-1644 known or expected health risk. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. una persona biling?e en espa?ol. Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL) The highest level of disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants. Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal (MRDLG) The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contamination. Treatment Technique (TT) Arequired process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water. Action Level (AL) The concentration of a contaminant which,if exceeded,triggers treatment or other requirements which a water system must follow. -Nephelometric Turbidity Units NTU -million fibers per liter (a measure of asbestos) MFL -picocuries per liter (a measure of radioactivity) pCi/L -parts per million,or milligrams per liter (mg/L) ppm -parts per billion,or micrograms per liter (íg/L) ppb -parts per trillion,or nanograms per liter ppt -parts per quadrillion,or picograms per liter ppq July 3,2007 & July 17,2007 Date: 5:00 pm Time: Secondary Constituents Council Chamber Location: (214) 363-1644 Phone No: Tolearn about future public meetings (concerning your drinking water), or to request to schedule one, please call us. Year orAverageMinimumMaximumUnit of RangeContaminantLevelLevelLevelMCLMCLGMeasureSource of Contaminant 2002Barium0.0160.0160.01622ppmDischarge of drilling wastes; discharge from metal refineries; erosion of natural deposits. 2006Fluoride0.40.40.444ppmErosion of natural deposits; water additive which promotes strong teeth; discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories. 2006Nitrate0.150.150.151010ppmRunoff from fertilizer use; leaching from septic tanks,sewage; erosion of natural deposits. 2006Gross beta emitters5.35.35.3500pCi/LDecay of natural and man-made deposits. 2006Gross alpha1.61.61.6150pCi/LErosion of natural deposits. Year orAverageMinimumMaximumUnit of RangeContaminantLevelLevelLevelMCLMCLGMeasureSource of Contaminant 2006Simazine0.260.260.2644ppbHerbicide runoff. 2006Atrazine0.50.50.533ppbRunoff from herbicide used on row crops. AverageMinimumMaximumUnit of YearDisinfectantLevelLevelLevelMRDLMRDLGMeasureSource of Disinfectant 2006Chloramine3.021.23.644ppmDisinfectant used to control residual microbes. AverageMinimumMaximumUnit of YearContaminantLevelLevelLevelMCLMeasureSource of Contaminant 2006Total Haloacetic Acids15.912.720.560ppbBy-product of drinking water disinfection. 2006Total Trihalomethanes17.812.12480ppbBy-product of drinking water disinfection. Bromoform,chloroform,dichlorobromomethane,and dibromochloromethane are disinfection by-products. There is no maximum contaminant level for these chemicals at the entry point to distribution. Year orAverageMinimumMaximumUnit of RangeContaminantLevelLevelLevelMeasureSource of Contaminant 2006Chloroform111111ppbBy-product of drinking water disinfection. 2006Bromodichloromethane2.62.62.6ppbBy-product of drinking water disinfection. 2006Dibromochloromethane0.70.70.7ppbBy-product of drinking water disinfection. The 90thNumber of SitesActionUnit of YearContaminantPercentileExceeding Action LevelLevelMeasureSource of Contaminant 2004Lead1.8015ppbCorrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits. 2004Copper0.2801.3ppmCorrosion of household plumbing systems; erosion of natural deposits; leaching from wood preservatives. Turbidity has no health effects. However,turbidity can interfere with disinfection and provide a medium for microbial growth. Turbidity may indicate the presence of disease-causing organisms. These organisms include bacteria,viruses,and parasites that can cause symptoms such as nausea,cramps,diarrhea and associated headaches. Highest SingleLowest Monthly % ofTurbidityUnit of YearContaminantMeasurementSamples Meeting LimitsLimitsMeasureSource of Contaminant 2004Turbidity0.30100.000.3NTUSoil runoff. REPORTED MONTHLY TESTS FOUND NO COLIFORM BACTERIA. Total Coliform REPORTED MONTHLY TESTS FOUND NO FECAL COLIFORM BACTERIA. Fecal Coliform (No associated adverse health effects) Year orAverageMinimumMaximumSecondaryUnit of RangeContaminantLevelLevelLevelLimitMeasureSource of Contaminant 2006Bicarbonate454545NAppmCorrosion of carbonate rocks such as limestone. 2002Calcium33.433.433.4NAppmAbundant naturally occurring element. 2006Chloride383838300ppmAbundant naturally occurring element; used in water purification; by-product of oil field activity. 2002Iron0.0110.0110.011.3ppmErosion of natural deposits; iron or steel water delivery equipment or facilities. 2002Magnesium4.54.54.5NAppmAbundant naturally occurring element. 2006pH8.98.98.97unitsMeasure of corrosivity of water. 2002Sodium232323NAppmErosion of natural deposits; by-product of oil field activity. 2006Sulfate848484300ppmNaturally occurring; common industrial by-product; by-product of oil field activity. 2006Total Alkalinity373737NAppmNaturally occurring soluble mineral salts. as CaCO3 2006Total Dissolved2272272271000ppmTotal dissolved mineral constituents Solidsin water. 2002Total Hardness101101101NAppmNaturally occurring calcium. as CaCO3 City of University Park H AGENDA MEMO (7/3/2007 AGENDA) DATE: June 26, 2007 TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council FROM: Gerry Bradley, Director of Parks SUBJECT: Tree Trimming and Tree Removal Contract BACKGROUND: On Thursday, June 14, 2007, staff opened sealed bids for a Tree Trimming and Tree Removal Contract. The purpose of the contract is to support staff in the annual maintenance of trees on public property and support emergency tree service resulting from inclement weather. The low bid received is from Horton Tree Service of Fort Worth and Irving, Texas. RECOMMENDATION: Staff is requesting City Council consider approving the annual contract for Tree Maintenance Services to Horton Tree Service in the amount of $25,000.00. Funding to support this contract has been identified within the Parks Department’s General Operating Account. ATTACHMENTS: Bid Tab AGENDA MEMO (07/03/07 AGENDA) DATE: June 27, 2007 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Kate Smith, Assistant to the City Manager SUBJECT: Discuss cancellation of second City Council Meeting in July BACKGROUND: Existing City Hall employees will relocate to the City Hall addition and modular building July 13-14. This will include the movement of all computers and equipment which will make it difficult for staff to produce the agenda for the next scheduled meeting on July 17. 3800 UNIVERSITY BOULEVARD UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS 75205 TELEPHONE (214) 363-1644