City Council

City of University Park

Meeting Agenda

City Hall

3800 University Blvd.

University Park, TX 75205

Council Chamber5:00 PMTuesday, April 1, 2014

EXECUTIVE SESSION

3:30 - 4:30 P.M. Pursuant to TGC§ 551.072 the City Council will conduct a closed

Executive Session to discuss confidential real estate matters. No action will be taken.

Executive Conference Room, 1st Floor, City Hall.

PRE-MEETING WORK SESSION

4:30 - 5 P.M. The City Council will meet in open work session to receive agenda item

briefings from staff. No action will be taken. Council Conference Room, 2nd floor, City

Hall.

TO SPEAK ON AN AGENDA ITEM

Anyone wishing to address the Council on any item must fill out a green “Request to

Speak” form and return it to the City Secretary. When called forward by the Mayor,

before beginning their remarks, speakers are asked to go to the podium and state their

name and address for the record.

I. CALL TO ORDER

A. INVOCATION: Asst. to the City Manager George Ertle

B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Asst. to the CM Ertle / Boy Scouts

C. INTRODUCTION OF COUNCIL: Mayor W. Richard Davis

D. INTRODUCTION OF STAFF: Asst. City Manager Robbie Corder

II. CONSENT AGENDA

Consider and act on cooperative purchase of truck for the Parks

Department

14-042

Staff Report

BuyBoard quote - Parks Dept. truck

Attachments:

Consider and act on cooperative purchase of onboard scales for

Sanitation Dept. vehicles

14-046

Staff Report

Buyboard quote - onboard scales

Attachments:

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Consider and act on recommendation from the Urban Design &

Development Advisory Committee regarding traffic signal equipment

14-045

Staff Report

UDADAC Minutes 3-19-14

Attachments:

Consider and act on minutes of the March 18, 2014 City Council

Meeting with or without corrections

14-047

Staff Report

March 18, 2014 DRAFT City Council Meeting Minutes

Attachments:

III. MAIN AGENDA

Consider and act on an ordinance amending the Special Sign District for

Southern Methodist University to provide for additional campus

identification and entryway monument signs

14-043

Staff Report

Draft Ordinance - SMU Sign District

Ordinance Exhibits - SMU Sign Ord

UDADAC Minutes 3 19 14

Attachments:

Consider and act on an ordinance abandoning certain street right-of-way

at 7320 Turtle Creek Blvd.

14-044

Staff Report

Ordinance Exhibit A Legal Description

Draft Ordinance - Abandon ROW

Abandonment history detail

Attachments:

IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS

Anyone wishing to address an item not on the Agenda should do so at this time . Please

be advised that under the Texas Open Meetings Act, the Council cannot discuss or act

at this meeting on a matter that is not listed on the Agenda. However, in response to an

inquiry, a Council member may respond with a statement of specific factual information

or a recitation of existing policy. Other questions or private comments for the City

Council or Staff should be directed to that individual immediately following the meeting.

V. ADJOURNMENT

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.

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AGENDA MEMO4/1/2014 Agenda

TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council

FROM: Christine Green, Purchasing Agent

SUBJECT: Cooperative Purchase of Truck with Dump Body for Parks

BACKGROUND:

The truck listed below is scheduled for purchase:

DESCRIPTIONUSER DEPT

PURCHASE AMOUNT

COOP. PURCHASINGCONTRACT

PROPOSED VENDOR

2014 Isuzu NPR w/attached equipment

Parks $54,364 BuyBoard #430-13 Rush Truck Center

This vehicle is a scheduled replacement of a 1998 Isuzu Dump Truck used by the Parks Department.

Jim Gau, Fleet Manager, obtained pricing for the truck via the BuyBoard cooperative contract. Purchases made through BuyBoard satisfy all competitive bidding requirements.

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends purchase of the vehicles from Rush Truck Center via the BuyBoard in the total amount of $54,364.

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AGENDA MEMO4/1/2014 Agenda

TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council

FROM: Christine Green, Purchasing Agent

SUBJECT: Cooperative Purchase of On Board Scales for Sanitation Vehicles

BACKGROUND:

The Sanitation Division would like to add scales to its vehicles. The scales are intended to maximize the tonnages of loads which reduce transfer costs, but prevent overloading. Overloaded trucks violate state law subjecting the driver and city to overweight fines. Overloaded trucks could cause premature failure of the equipment such as brakes, clutches and transmissions. Overloaded trucks put extreme pressure on brake systems and are dangerous to our drivers and other vehicles.

Gary Middleton, Sanitation Superintendent, obtained pricing for the scales including installation from Heil of Texas via the BuyBoard cooperative contract. Purchases made through BuyBoard satisfy all competitive bidding requirements.

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends purchase of the scales from Heil of Texas via the BuyBoard in the total amount of $48,842.00.

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AGENDA MEMO4/1/2014 Agenda

TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council

FROM: Gene R. Smallwood, P.E.; Director of Public Works

SUBJECT: Traffic Signal Equipment

BACKGROUND:

Following discussion of traffic signal poles/mast arms at the 03.18.14 Council meeting, staff briefed the Urban Design & Development Advisory Committee on the subject. After considerable discussion, the committee voted unanimously to recommend that Council continue to utilize round poles, straight round mast arms, and traditional bases for the signal replacement program.

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff requests Council direction on the selection of poles and mast arms.

URBAN DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE

MINUTES March 19, 2014

The Urban Design & Development Advisory Committee of the City of University Park met on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at 12:00 P.M. at the Peek Service Center, 4420 Worcola Street, Dallas, Texas. The following are minutes of that meeting. Committee Members Attending: Staff Members Attending: Mike Culwell - Chairman Spence Kendrick Bud Smallwood – Public Works Director Doug Smellage Amanda Hartwick – Planning Technician Cindy Kipp Jodie Ledat – PW Administrative Assistant Diana Byrd Harry Persaud – Chief Planning Official Bruce Collins Tom Weber Brian Hammer Charlie Little William “Rusty” Goff Councilmember in Attendance: Guests: n/a Jay Meister – SMU

Roxanna Castillo - SMU Stuart Markussen – RLG Consulting Engineers Absent and Excused: Eurico Francisco Jason Mackey

1. Call to Order Chairman Culwell called the meeting to order at 12:04pm.

2. Discuss a Proposed Amendment to the Special Sign District for SMU Harry Persaud informed the committee of SMU’s request to install five new monument signs in areas around the campus perimeter. The five (5) locations are at

o the SW corner of the Daniel / Airline intersection, o the NW corner of the SMU Blvd / Bush Ave intersection, o the SW corner of the SMU Blvd / Bush Ave intersection, o the NW corner of the Mockingbird Lane / Highway 75 southbound frontage road (which

would include a 203’ long x 6-7’ tall sound wall), and o the NW corner of the Mockingbird Lane / Bush Ave intersection.

There were questions regarding ADA accessibility at the Mockingbird Lane and Bush Avenue monument as well as security lighting at all locations. These issues were addressed by SMU representatives. Discussion ensued. Rusty Goff moved to approve the request by SMU to amend the Special Sign District

to include the proposed monuments. Doug Smellage seconded the motion and all members present voted in favor.

3. Review and Make a Recommendation on Traffic Signal Pole Design Bud Smallwood discussed the new capital improvement project that will facilitate the replacement of traffic signals in the City within a 10 year time frame. He noted the Capital Projects Review Committee approved the project with planned funding of $500,000 per fiscal year (FY). He noted each traffic signal replacement costs approximately $150,000, so 3 replacements per year are planned with the exception of the current fiscal year due. FY14 funds will be combined with FY15 budget to replace six signals in FY15 while preliminary decisions, bidding, and planning are done in FY14. Mr. Smallwood said the City Council asked UDADAC to review the signal options and return a recommendation. Mr. Smallwood presented the committee with pictures of the newest poles installed in University Park, poles utilized by Highland Park, as well as two additional styles. He noted the Council asked for continuity among the pole designs. Discussion ensued and Cindy Kipp moved to recommend to Council the use of round poles, with round, straight mast arms, and traditional bases similar to the signal poles recently installed at the Daniel / Hillcrest intersection. Doug Smellage seconded the motion and all members present voted in favor. Additionally, the Committee requested the signal heads be installed horizontally. Spence Kendrick moved to amend the recommendation to Council to allow for future installation of decorative lights to the signal poles. Rusty Goff seconded the motion and all members present voted in favor.

4. Review and Approve Minutes of the January 29, 2014 meeting

Mr. Smellage moved to approve the minutes, and Chairman Culwell seconded the motion. All members present voted in favor.

5. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 1:09 pm.

_______________________________ ____________________

M. Culwell, Chairman, Date U.D.A.D.A.C.

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AGENDA MEMO4/1/2014 Agenda

TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council

FROM: Liz Spector, City Secretary

SUBJECT: Minutes of the March 18, 2014 City Council Meeting

BACKGROUND:

Minutes of the March 18, 2014 City Council Meeting are included for the City Council’s review.

RECOMMENDATION:

City Hall

3800 University Blvd.

University Park, TX 75205

City of University Park

Meeting Minutes

City Council

5:00 PM Council ChamberTuesday, March 18, 2014

PRE-MEETING WORK SESSIONS:

3:30 - 3:50 P.M. The City Council met in open work session with Director of Public

Works Bud Smallwood and other staff to review city policy on 15-minute parking

spaces. Mr. Smallwood said the short-term spaces are difficult to enforce and take

up already deficient number of 2-hour spaces. Mayor Pro Tem Clark asked if a

parking consultant should be hired. Mr. Smallwood said all cities have different

parking needs and concerns and no objective studies exist that will address the

issues. Mayor Davis asked if a distinction should be made between parking space

time limits in the interior of Snider Plaza and parking space time limits on Hillcrest.

Assistant City Manager Corder said staff will come up with some criteria and look into

hiring a parking/traffic consultant to perform a study. He said once details have been

compiled staff will provide the information to the City Council.

3:50 - 4:05 P.M. The City Council met in open work session with Director of Public

Works Bud Smallwood to discuss traffic signal pole design. Mr. Smallwood said

there is a 10-year capital project underway to replace all traffic signal poles in the

city. He said each pole costs approximately $50,000 with three budgeted to be

replaced per fiscal year. He displayed photos of different styles of signal poles for

the Council to consider. Mr. Smallwood also mentioned that there are currently

approximately 25 different styles of signal poles in use in the city. Mayor Pro Tem

Clark suggested the issue be referred to UDADAC for their recommendation. Mayor

Davis concurred. Mr. Smallwood stated a UDADAC meeting is scheduled for March

19 and he will add discussion of the item to their agenda.

4:10 - 5 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.

CALL TO ORDERI.

Mayor W. Richard Davis, Mayor Pro Tem Bob Clark, Councilmember Bob

Begert, Councilmember Dawn Moore and Councilmember Tommy StewartPresent: 5 -

City Attorney Robert L. Dillard, III and Assistant City Manager Robbie Corder

were also seated on the dais.

INVOCATION: Councilmember Tommy StewartA.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Councilmember Tommy Stewart / Boy ScoutsB.

Several Boy Scouts from Troop 82 attended the meeting. They assisted in leading

the Pledge of Allegiance and then introduced themselves. They included: Eric Pask,

Cameron Johnson, Mark Huber, Hunter Heath, John Luke Piepgras, Marshall

McIlyar, Harold Glasscock, and Andrew Brown. All the scouts stated they were

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working on the Citizenship in the Community merit badge. Mayor Davis thanked

them for coming to the Council Meeting.

INTRODUCTION OF COUNCIL: Mayor W. Richard DavisC.

INTRODUCTION OF STAFF: Assistant City Manager Robbie CorderD.

Staff in attendance included Community Information Officer Steve Mace, Assistant to

the City Manager George Ertle, Director of Public Works Bud Smallwood, Purchasing

Agent Christine Green, City Secretary Liz Spector, Acting Director of Community

Development Jacob Speer, Library Director Sharon Martin, Chief of Police Greg

Spradlin, Director of Parks Gerry Bradley, Fire Chief Randy Howell and Director of

Finance Tom Tvardzik.

CONSENT AGENDAII.

14-035A. Consider and act on a request from Council for Life to conduct a 5K

benefit run on certain city streets

The Council for Life race organizers will be required to pay for a police officer to be

present to direct traffic as necessary.

This Action Item was approved.

14-033B. Consider and act on a proposal from Binkley & Barfield for engineering

services associated with design of six traffic signals

This Contract was approved in the amount of $76,000.

14-039D. Consider and act on a contract with the City of Dallas to provide

wastewater services for the City of University Park

This Contract was approved.

14-038E. Consider approval of minutes of the March 4, 2014 City Council

Meeting with or without corrections

The Minutes were approved as submitted.

Approval of the Consent Agenda

A motion was made by Councilmember Stewart, seconded by Councilmember

Begert, to approve the Consent Agenda. The motion carried by the following

vote:

Aye: Mayor Davis, Mayor Pro Tem Clark, Councilmember Begert,

Councilmember Moore, and Councilmember Stewart

5 -

14-037C. Consider and act on a proposal from Binkley & Barfield for engineering

services associated with design of water and sanitary sewer

improvements

Consideration of this contract was withdrawn from the Consent Agenda. No further

recommendation was made nor any action taken.

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MAIN AGENDAIII.

14-034A. Consider and act on Ordinance abandoning certain street right-of-way

to the abutting property owner of 7320 Turtle Creek Blvd.

A motion was made by Councilmember Dawn Moore, seconded by

Councilmember Bob Begert, to postpone action on this abandining Ordinance

and directed staff to obtain a second appraisal at the City's expense. The

motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Mayor Davis, Mayor Pro Tem Clark, Councilmember Begert, and

Councilmember Moore

4 -

Abstain: Councilmember Stewart1 -

14-041B. Consider and act on an ordinance establishing the Over-65 and

Disabled Homestead Exemption amount at $288,000

A motion was made by Councilmember Dawn Moore, seconded by Mayor Pro

Tem Bob Clark, to adopt the Ordinance establishing the over-65 and disabled

homestead exemption at $288,000. The motion carried by the following vote:

Aye: Mayor Davis, Mayor Pro Tem Clark, Councilmember Begert,

Councilmember Moore, and Councilmember Stewart

5 -

Enactment No: ORD No.14/007

PUBLIC COMMENTSIV.

Mr. Mack Yarbrough was called to speak. He said his and his wife are the proprietors

of Maudee's Cafe, located in the Miracle Mile shopping district on Lovers Lane. He

said he is concerned over published reports regarding potential improvements to the

area. Mr. Yarbrough stated the majority of businesses located in the Miracle Mile are

small and any interruption of traffic flow and/or parking problems will cause undue

hardship and potential bankruptcies, closures or relocations. He asked the City

Council to seek the input of the business owners early in the exploration phase of this

potential project. Mayor Davis thanked Mr. Yarbrough and asked that he remain

informed through the City's website, the Arbor, and the local news media.

ADJOURNMENTV.

Mayor Davis adjourned the meeting at 5:15 p.m.

CONSIDERED AND APPROVED THIS 1ST DAY OF APRIL 2014:

________________________________________________

Mayor W. Richard Davis

ATTEST:

________________________________________________

City Secretary

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AGENDA MEMO4/1/2014 Agenda

TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council

FROM: Harry Persaud, MRTPI, AICP, Chief Planning Official

SUBJECT: Consider an ordinance amending the Special Sign District for Southern Methodist University to provide for additional campus identification and entryway monument signs.

BACKGROUND:The special sign district for SMU was established by ordinance 94/10 dated April 5, 1994 to provide for various signage located within the campus. Since that time the special sign district has been amended to provide for additional signage as new developments are implemented. SMU requests the addition of five new monument and entryway signs as follows:

1. Monument sign located on the southwest corner of Airline and Daniel2. Campus entryway sign with two cast stone logos installed on existing wall and

located on the northwest corner of Bush Avenue and SMU Boulevard3. Campus entryway sign with two cast stone logos installed on existing wall and

located on the southwest corner of Bush Avenue and SMU Boulevard4. Campus entryway sign located on the northwest corner of Mockingbird Lane and

Central Expwy Service Road (Southbound)5. Monument sign located on the northwest corner of Bush Avenue and

Mockingbird Lane

All signs shall be constructed and installed in accordance with the detail specifications, set backs and construction materials as shown and described in Exhibits 1 - 5 attached to the draft ordinance.

RECOMMENDATION:UDADAC considered this request at its meeting on March 19, 2014 and unanimously recommended approval.

ORDINANCE NO. _________________

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE 94/10, A SPECIAL SIGN DISTRICT FOR SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY, BY AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL MONUMENT SIGNS FOR CAMPUS IDENTIFICATION POINTS AND ENTRYWAYS; ADOPTING SIGN STANDARDS AND APPROVING LOCATIONS OF ADDITIONAL SIGNS AS SHOWN IN THE EXHIBITS ATTACHED HERETO; 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 FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, the Urban Design and Development Advisory Committee of the City has considered a request for amendment of Ordinance 94/10, the Special Sign District for Southern Methodist University, as heretofore amended; and

WHEREAS, the Committee is of the opinion that such amendment will result in benefits to the public health, safety and general welfare and is in the interest of the City of University Park, and has recommended to the City Council that such amendment be approved; and

WHEREAS, the City Council has provided notice and a public hearing with regard to such request and recommendation and is of the opinion and finds that such special sign district should be amended as requested; NOW, THEREFORE,

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS:

SECTION 1. That the Urban Design and Development Advisory Committee has

considered a request for amendment of Ordinance 94/10, as heretofore amended, which granted a

Special Sign District for Southern Methodist University, and such amendment has been approved

by the Committee as beneficial to the public health, safety, and general welfare and in the interests

of the City of University Park. The City Council therefore hereby determines that Ordinance 94/10,

the Special Sign District for Southern Methodist University, as heretofore amended, should be

further amended in accordance with the following sections.

SECTION 2. That the following additional monument signs are hereby authorized to be

constructed on the campus of Southern Methodist University, to wit:

1. Campus entry point identification sign on the southwest corner of Airline Road and DanielAvenue:

The monument sign shall be located near the Fondren Science Building, facing Airline Road, as shown on Exhibit 1. The sign shall be constructed with brick and shall incorporate cast stone accents, to include a cast stone logo, base and cap as shown on Exhibit 1. The monument structure shall not exceed 50 feet in length, shall not exceed 9 feet 6 inches in height.

2. Campus entryway sign with two cast stone logos installed on existing wall and located on the northwest corner of Bush Avenue and SMU Boulevard:

An entryway monument sign shall be located on the northwest corner of Bush Avenueand SMU Boulevard as shown on Exhibit 2. The sign shall be constructed with brick and shall incorporate cast stone accents, to include a cast stone logo, base and cap on the end pillars, and topped by a painted metal fence, as shown on Exhibit 2. The monument structure shall not exceed 58 feet 9 inches in length and shall not exceed 8 feet 1 inch in height.

3. Campus entryway sign with two cast stone logos installed on existing wall and located on the southwest corner of Bush Avenue and SMU Boulevard:

An entryway monument sign shall be located on the southwest corner of Bush Avenueand SMU Boulevard as shown on Exhibit 3. The sign shall be constructed with brick and shall incorporate cast stone accents, to include a cast stone logo, base and cap on the end pillars, and topped by a painted metal fence, as shown on Exhibit 3. The monument structure shall not exceed 58 feet 9 inches in length and shall not exceed 9 feet 7 inches in height.

4. Campus entryway sign located on the northwest corner of Mockingbird Lane and North Central Expressway Service Road (southbound):

An entryway monument sign shall be located on the northwest corner of Mockingbird Lane and southbound North Central Expressway Service Road as shown on Exhibit 4. The sign shall be constructed with brick and shall incorporate cast stone accents, to include cast stone logos, base and end pillars, as shown on Exhibit 4. The monument structure shall not exceed 52feet in length and shall not exceed 9 feet 6 inches in height.

5. Campus entry point identification sign on the northwest corner of Bush Avenue and Mockingbird Lane:

The monument sign shall be located near the Gerald J. Ford Stadium, facing Bush Avenue, as shown on Exhibit 5. The sign shall be constructed on a masonry clad wall with cast stone cap, and include a cast stone logo and cap as shown on Exhibit 5. The monument structure shall include architectural concrete clad steps and connect to a retaining wall with wrought iron fence. The sign shall not exceed 75 feet 8 inches in length and shall not exceed 12feet in height.

SECTION 3. That the signs approved hereby may be constructed and placed at the

specific locations, and with the setbacks and the elevations as shown in said Exhibits, all of which

are attached hereto and made part hereof for all purposes.

SECTION 4. That any provision of Ordinance 94/10, as heretofore amended, or any other

ordinance in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance with regard to the signage permitted for

Southern Methodist University is hereby repealed.

SECTION 5. That should any word, sentence, paragraph, subdivision, clause, phrase or

section of this ordinance be adjudged or held to be unconstitutional, illegal or invalid, the same shall

not affect the validity of this ordinance as a whole, or any part of provision thereof, other than the

part decided to be invalid, illegal or unconstitutional.

SECTION 6. That any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of this

ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction in the municipal court of

the City of University Park, Texas, shall be subject to a fine not to exceed the sum of five hundred

dollars ($500.00) for each offense, and each and every day such offense shall continue shall be

deemed to constitute a separate offense.

SECTION 7. This ordinance shall take effect immediately from and after its passage and

the publication of the caption, as the law and Charter in such cases provide.

DULY PASSED by the City Council of the City of University Park, Texas, on the 1st day

of April 2014.

APPROVED:

___________________________________W. RICHARD DAVIS, MAYOR

APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:

________________________________ ___________________________________CITY ATTORNEY LIZ SPECTOR, CITY SECRETARY(RLD/65372; 3-24-14)

ORDINANCE NO. ___________________

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS, AMENDING ORDINANCE 94/10, A SPECIAL SIGN DISTRICT FOR SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY, BY AUTHORIZING ADDITIONAL MONUMENT SIGNS FOR CAMPUS IDENTIFICATION POINTS AND ENTRYWAYS; ADOPTING SIGN STANDARDS AND APPROVING LOCATIONS OF ADDITIONAL SIGNS AS SHOWN IN THE EXHIBITS ATTACHED HERETO; 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 FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($500.00) FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

DULY PASSED by the City Council of the City of University Park, Texas, on the 1st day of April 2014.

APPROVED:

____________________________________W. RICHARD DAVIS, MAYOR

ATTEST:

____________________________________LIZ SPECTOR, CITY SECRETARY

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URBAN DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE

MINUTES March 19, 2014

The Urban Design & Development Advisory Committee of the City of University Park met on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 at 12:00 P.M. at the Peek Service Center, 4420 Worcola Street, Dallas, Texas. The following are minutes of that meeting. Committee Members Attending: Staff Members Attending: Mike Culwell - Chairman Spence Kendrick Bud Smallwood – Public Works Director Doug Smellage Amanda Hartwick – Planning Technician Cindy Kipp Jodie Ledat – PW Administrative Assistant Diana Byrd Harry Persaud – Chief Planning Official Bruce Collins Tom Weber Brian Hammer Charlie Little William “Rusty” Goff Councilmember in Attendance: Guests: n/a Jay Meister – SMU

Roxanna Castillo - SMU Stuart Markussen – RLG Consulting Engineers Absent and Excused: Eurico Francisco Jason Mackey

1. Call to Order Chairman Culwell called the meeting to order at 12:04pm.

2. Discuss a Proposed Amendment to the Special Sign District for SMU Harry Persaud informed the committee of SMU’s request to install five new monument signs in areas around the campus perimeter. The five (5) locations are at

o the SW corner of the Daniel / Airline intersection, o the NW corner of the SMU Blvd / Bush Ave intersection, o the SW corner of the SMU Blvd / Bush Ave intersection, o the NW corner of the Mockingbird Lane / Highway 75 southbound frontage road (which

would include a 203’ long x 6-7’ tall sound wall), and o the NW corner of the Mockingbird Lane / Bush Ave intersection.

There were questions regarding ADA accessibility at the Mockingbird Lane and Bush Avenue monument as well as security lighting at all locations. These issues were addressed by SMU representatives. Discussion ensued. Rusty Goff moved to approve the request by SMU to amend the Special Sign District

to include the proposed monuments. Doug Smellage seconded the motion and all members present voted in favor.

3. Review and Make a Recommendation on Traffic Signal Pole Design Bud Smallwood discussed the new capital improvement project that will facilitate the replacement of traffic signals in the City within a 10 year time frame. He noted the Capital Projects Review Committee approved the project with planned funding of $500,000 per fiscal year (FY). He noted each traffic signal replacement costs approximately $150,000, so 3 replacements per year are planned with the exception of the current fiscal year due. FY14 funds will be combined with FY15 budget to replace six signals in FY15 while preliminary decisions, bidding, and planning are done in FY14. Mr. Smallwood said the City Council asked UDADAC to review the signal options and return a recommendation. Mr. Smallwood presented the committee with pictures of the newest poles installed in University Park, poles utilized by Highland Park, as well as two additional styles. He noted the Council asked for continuity among the pole designs. Discussion ensued and Cindy Kipp moved to recommend to Council the use of round poles, with round, straight mast arms, and traditional bases similar to the signal poles recently installed at the Daniel / Hillcrest intersection. Doug Smellage seconded the motion and all members present voted in favor. Additionally, the Committee requested the signal heads be installed horizontally. Spence Kendrick moved to amend the recommendation to Council to allow for future installation of decorative lights to the signal poles. Rusty Goff seconded the motion and all members present voted in favor.

4. Review and Approve Minutes of the January 29, 2014 meeting

Mr. Smellage moved to approve the minutes, and Chairman Culwell seconded the motion. All members present voted in favor.

5. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 1:09 pm.

_______________________________ ____________________

M. Culwell, Chairman, Date U.D.A.D.A.C.

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AGENDA MEMO4/1/2014 Agenda

TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council

FROM: Gene R. Smallwood, P.E.; Director of Public Works

SUBJECT: Abandonment of certain street R-O-W

BACKGROUND:

Because of a question regarding the fair market value detailed in the appraisal of the 7320 Turtle Creek Blvd property, Council asked that staff contract for a separate appraisal. Prior to doing so, staff researched the last ten abandonments of rights-of-way and reviewed the FMV for each. Averaging those ten appraisals resulted in an average of $56.21/SF, which is very close to the Connell appraisal of $64.76/SF.

The fair market value (FMV) was of $64.76 / SF would result in a cost of abandonment (1,982.4 SF @ $64.76/SF) at $128,380.22.

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff is more comfortable with the Connell appraisal, and prior to expending time and expense for a separate appraisal, recommends the Council approve the abandonment ordinance previously submitted.

ORDINANCE NO. _________________

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK TEXAS, ABANDONING A PORTION OF THE STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY OF TURTLE CREEK BOULEVARD, AS MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED IN EXHIBIT A HERETO, TO THE ABUTTING OWNERS, MARK W. CONNELL AND WIFE, LAURIE W. CONNELL;PROVIDING FOR THE FURNISHING OF A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS ORDINANCE FOR RECORDING IN THE REAL PROPERTY RECORDS OF UNIVERSITY PARKCOUNTY, TEXAS, AS A QUITCLAIM DEED OF THE CITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of University Park, Texas, has determined that a certain street right-of-way, as described herein, is not needed or necessary for public purposes by the City and any claim to it should be abandoned to the abutting owners, subject to the provisions of this ordinance; Now, Therefore,

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY PARK, TEXAS:

SECTION 1. The City of University Park hereby abandons and quitclaims, in favor of the

abutting owners, Mark W. Connell and wife, Laurie W. Connell (“Owners”), of 7320 Turtle Creek

Boulevard, a 1,982.4 square feet portion of the street right-of-way of Turtle Creek Boulevard that is

no longer needed or necessary for public purposes by the City, said right-of-way being more

particularly described and depicted in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and made a part hereof for all

purposes, the same as if fully copied herein, in the City of University Park, Dallas County, Texas

(the “abandoned area”).

SECTION 2. That the City of University Park does not abandon any other interest other

than described in Exhibit “A”, but does hereby abandon all of its right, title, or interest in the

described real property, together with any and all improvements thereon, if any, subject however, to

the provisions of this ordinance.

SECTION 3. That upon payment to the City by Owners of $128,380.22, the fair market

value of the interest described and depicted in Exhibit “A” as determined by an appraisal obtained

by the City for this purpose, the City Secretary is directed to prepare a certified copy of this

ordinance and furnish the same to Owners for recording in the Real Property Records of Dallas

County. The recording of this abandonment ordinance in the Real Property Records of Dallas

County, Texas, shall serve as a quitclaim deed of the City of University Park of all such right, title

or interest of the City of University Park in and to the abandoned property, plus all improvements

thereon, if any.

SECTION 4. This ordinance shall take effect immediately from and after its passage, as

the law and Charter in such cases provide.

DULY PASSED by the City Council of the City of University Park, Texas, on the 18th day

of March 2014.

APPROVED:

________________________________W. RICHARD DAVIS, MAYOR

APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:

_________________________ ________________________________________CITY ATTORNEY ELIZABETH SPECTOR, CITY SECRETARY(RLD/03-11-14/65138)

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DETERMINATION OF FAIR MARKET VALUE

COUNCIL APPROVAL COST / SF AREA

DATE ADDRESS ($$$) (SF)

3/19/13 4338 San Carlos $65.00 312.8412/4/12 2632 Westminster $45.54 17708/7/12 7406 Turtle Creek Boulevard $60.34 933

3/15/11 7501 Turtle Creek Boulevard $50.32 29811/29/08 Caruth / Colgate alley $75.09 10,166

10/21/08 3501 Southwestern $87.80 2553.226/6/06 4368 Mockingbird $42.37 1045.44

7/19/05 4400 Potomac $40.00 104712/13/05 7417 Turtle Creek Boulevard $40.76 1824.42

1/6/04 6821 Golf $54.91 600

Average Cost / SF $56.21