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04-27-2010 (City Council) Minutes Wylie City Council CITY OF WYLIE Minutes Wylie City Council Tuesday, April 27, 2010 — 6:00 p.m. Wylie Municipal Complex— Council Chambers 2000 Highway 78 North CALL TO ORDER Announce the presence of a Quorum. Mayor Eric Hogue called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. with the following Wylie City Council members present: Mayor Pro Tern Red Byboth, Councilwoman Kathy Spillyards, Councilman David Goss, Councilman Carter Porter, Councilman Bennie Jones and Councilman Rick White. Staff present were: City Manager, Mindy Manson; Assistant City Manager, Jeff Butters; City Engineer, Chris Hoisted; Planning Director, Renae' 011ie; Building Official, Mike McAnnally; Fire ,,M.. Chief, Randy Corbin; Public Services Director, Mike Sferra; Finance Director, Linda Bantz; Library Director, Rachel Orozco; WEDC Executive Director, Sam Satterwhite; City Secretary, Carole Ehrlich; Public Information Officer, Craig Kelly, and various support staff. INVOCATION & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE WEDC Executive Director Sam Satterwhite gave the invocation and Lieutenant Mike Atkison led the Pledge of Allegiance. PRESENTATION • Presentation of Wylie Fire Rescue 100th Anniversary Commemorative Helmet Shields by Friends of Wylie Fire Rescue and Methodist Richardson Medical Center. (Mayor Hogue and R. Corbin, Fire Chief) Fire Chief Corbin explained that Methodist Richardson Medical Center generously provided handcrafted leather helmet shields to each member of Wylie Fire Rescue (WFR) in commemoration of the department's 100 years of service last year. As a token of appreciation, a shadowbox with memorabilia of the 100th Anniversary was presented to representatives of MRMC by Chief Corbin on behalf of the members of WFR, and by Wendell Daniel, President of the Friends of Wylie Fire Rescue (FOWFR). The helmet shields will be worn on the department's firefighting helmets during the remainder of 2010 then will become personal ..... mementos for each member. Additionally, Wendell Daniel was presented with his commemorative helmet shield attached to a white helmet. This was in recognition of his leadership as President of FOWFR, and for his past Minutes April 27, 2010 Wylie City Council Page 1 service as a volunteer Battalion Chief for Wylie Fire Rescue. The on duty members, as well as some off duty members of WFR were present to assist with the presentations and expressions of gratitude to the FOWFR board and MRMC. Mayor Hogue assisted with both presentations. Representatives from Methodist Richardson Medical Center included: CFO Bob Simpson, Executive Director of Marketing Monica Vehige, Director of Medical Services Liz Feagin, and Director of ER Donna Bowker. • Presentation of funds for the New Rita and Truett Smith Public Library by the Friends of the Rita and Truett Smith Public Library. (Jerri Smith, President, and R. Orozco, Library Director) Friends of the Rita and Truett Smith Public Library President, Jerri Smith presented the Wylie City Council and the Rita and Truett Smith Public Library with a check for $50,000 raised by the organization through various fund raisers including name dedications for the new library rooms. She explained that the funds would be used for the new library. Mayor Hogue thanked the "Friends" for their continued support to the library. Those present included Rachel Orozco, Library Director, and numerous members of the "Friends." CITIZENS COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS Residents may address Council regarding an item that is not listed on the Agenda. Residents must provide their name and address. Council requests that comments be limited to three (3) minutes. In addition, Council is not allowed to converse, deliberate or take action on any matter presented during citizen participation. No one was present wishing to address council during citizen's comments. CONSENT AGENDA All matters listed under the Consent Agenda are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion. There will not be separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, that item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and will be considered separately. A. Consider, and act upon, approval of the Minutes of the April 13, 2010 Regular Meeting of the Wylie City Council. (C. Ehrlich, City Secretary) B. Consider, and act upon, approval of a Replat for Woodbridge Crossing to subdivide lots 8R, 1OR thru 14R & 17R, Block A and to dedicate the necessary access and utility easements to accommodate a commercial development on 4.72 acres, generally located on the southwest corner of FM 544 and Springwell Parkway. (R. 011ie, Planning Director) C. Consider and place on file the City of Wylie Quarterly Investment Report for March 31,2010. (L. Bantz, Finance Director) D. Consider, and place on file, the City of Wylie Monthly Revenue and Expenditure Report for March 31,2010. (L. Bantz, Finance Director) E. Consider and place on file the monthly Revenue and Expense Report for the Wylie Economic Development Corporation as of March 31, 2010. (S. Satterwhite, WEDC Executive Director) Minutes April 27, 2010 Wylie City Council Page 2 F. Consider, and act upon awarding to Motorola for the purchase of mobile and portable radios in the amount of$214,205.00. (R. Corbin, Fire Chief) 04* G. Consider and act upon approval of a Resolution No. 2010-16(R) Designating the Position of Animal Control Supervisor and the Person Occupying that Position, as the Local Rabies Control Authority for the City of Wylie in Accordance with the Requirements of Section 826.017 of the Texas Health and Safety Code. (Lieutenant, Mike Atkison) Council Action A motion was made by Councilman Porter, seconded by Councilman White to approve the consent agenda items as presented. A vote was taken and the motion passed 7-0. REGULAR AGENDA General Business 1. Consider and act upon approval of Ordinance No. 2010-06, establishing speed zones for SH 78 from south of Sanden Blvd. to north of Kirby Street and from Oak Street to Spring Creek Parkway. (C. Holsted, City Engineer) Staff Comments City Engineer Hoisted addressed council stating that the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has a widening project currently under construction from north of the President George Bush Tollway to Spring Creek Parkway. TxDOT has requested that the City lower the speed limit along SH 78 to 45 miles per hour. The reduction in speed will provide a safer working environment for the workers and help reduce traffic accidents by allowing the installation of a low profile median barrier which provides better site distance for motorists. Hoisted noted the approved Ordinance will be forwarded to TxDOT and will authorize them to install the appropriate speed limit signs. Council Discussion Councilwoman Spillyards asked Mr. Hoisted when the construction would begin and when the Ordinance would take effect. Mr. Hoisted replied that the work on the first section of 78 (Sanden to Kirby) would begin within 30 days. He reported the Ordinance would take effect once published in the paper on May 5, 2010. Councilman Porter asked if the speed limit would be lowered for both phases of the construction at the same time and if so why the city was lowering the speed limit prior to start of construction for some of the project. Councilman Porter commented that he believed the speed limit should remain until such time as construction begins. Councilman Goss asked why the lower speed limit was being recommended by TxDOT. Mr. Hoisted replied that it was for safety issues while construction was underway. Councilman Porter requested that the speed limits be lowered with the scheduling of construction for each phase rather than as presented in the proposed Ordinance. City Manager Mason explained that TxDOT would need to be contacted to insure scheduling the speed limit with the actual construction would be agreeable to them. Mayor Pro Tem Byboth cautioned that TxDOT had worked with the city on many interlocal projects and requested that the city contact TxDOT . and follow whatever recommendations they make. City Engineer Hoisted stated that he would check with TxDOT and see if they would be agreeable to revising the Ordinance to coincide with the actual construction starts of each phase. Minutes April 27, 2010 Wylie City Council Page 3 Council Action A motion was made by Councilman Porter, seconded by Councilman Goss to table consideration of Ordinance No. 2010-06 to the May 11, 2010 Wylie City Council Meeting to ---4 allow time for the city engineer to contact TxDOT. A vote was taken and the motion passed 7-0. 2. Consider and act upon, Ordinance No. 2010-07 amending Ordinance No. 2009-26 (2009-2010 Budget) for proposed mid-year budget amendments for fiscal year 2009- 2010. (L. Bantz, Finance Director) Staff Comments Finance Director Bantz addressed council stating that the mid-year budget amendments are generally intended to cover unanticipated and/or unavoidable revenue and expenditure adjustments to the adopted budget. The detail is attached for the requested items which are located within the General Fund, Utility Fund, Emergency Communications, Municipal Court Technology Fund, 4B Fund, Wylie Economic Development Corporation, Street Capital Projects, and Recreation Fund. The requests are further defined as neutral (matching revenues to expenditures), revenue increases, or expenditure increases. Bantz reviewed line items within each fund and explained the purpose for the mid-year revisions. Council Action A motion was made by Councilman White, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Byboth to adopt Ordinance No. 2010-07 amending Ordinance No. 2009-26 (2009-2010 Budget) for proposed mid-year amendments for fiscal year 2009-2010. A vote was taken and the motion passed 7-0. 3. Consider and act upon approval of the architectural treatment and paint colors for the Newport Harbor Ground Storage Tank. (C. Holsted, City Engineer) Staff Comments City Engineer Hoisted addressed council stating that excavation for the Newport Harbor Ground Storage Tank has recently been completed. The tank builder, PreLoad Inc., has submitted an elevation of the architectural treatment as well as exterior paint samples. The architectural treatment consists of 5' wide EIFS pilasters and arches uniformly spaced around the tank as shown on the attached drawing. The tank wall colors are shown on the Euclid Decorative Coatings sample and the pilaster colors are shown on the Master Wall color sample. Council Action A motion was made by Councilwoman Spillyards, seconded by Mayor Pro Tern Byboth to select "Navajo" for the tank master wall coating and "Ash" as the arch and column trim. A vote was taken and the motion passed 7-0. Mayor Hogue convened into work session at 7:15 p.m. WORK SESSION • Presentation of the draft 2010 Parks,Recreation & Open Space Master Plan. Minutes April 27, 2010 Wylie City Council Page 4 Adam Wood, Urban Planner, and Lenny Hughes, Vice President and Director of Landscape Architecture, for Half and Associates presented the 2010 Parks, Recreation & Open Space Master Plan for the City of Wylie. Some of the items addressed in the revised Master Plan included the utilization of Muddy Creek, Rush Creek, and other creek floodplains to incorporate trails, linear parks, gateways, and recreation areas connecting to the creeks and hike and bike trails. Mr. Wood recommended implementation of a strategy to protect the floodplains and acquire land for public uses within these areas. Mr. Wood emphasized the need to "Embrace the Lakes" utilizing regional parks, connectors to the lakes, and develop lakeside parks to become the "City between Two Lakes." Key recommendations for land acquisition included 4 additional community park sites and 13 neighborhood parks through dedication/acquisition. His recommendations also included the consideration of a parkland development fee implementation to offset some of the costs for land acquisition and facilities. Mr. Wood reported the "number one" priority by citizens polled for outdoor facilities was hike and bike trails and the "number one" priority for indoor facilities was an indoor/outdoor aquatic center. He noted that over 200 residents were included in the survey performed during the research phase of the project. Council discussed the need for emphasis/development of the lakes, hike and bike trails, and other recommendations made by the firm. Parks and Recreation Board chair Anne Hiney and Dan Chestnut addressed council emphasizing their recommendation to protect the Wells Property for natural amenities such as hike, bike and nature trails, and other sports related activities. They explained the recommendation of the Parks Board was to leave the area as natural as possible and to prohibit any type of commercial or rrized uses. Mayor Hogue reconvened into Regular Session at 8:20 p.m. REGULAR AGENDA 4. Consider and act upon approval of Resolution No. 2010-18(R) adopting an amended version of the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan. (M. Sferra, Public Services Director) Staff Comments Public Services Director Sferra addressed council stating that on August 12, 2008 the City Council authorized the City Manager to enter into a contract with Halff Associates, Inc. for professional services to update the City of Wylie Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan. The previous Master Plan was nearly six years old and needed to be revised to incorporate the recent growth of the City and to again ascertain the amenities, goals, and direction desired by residents. Council Action A motion was made by Councilman Porter, seconded by Councilman Jones to approve Resolution No. 2010-18(R) adopting an amended version of the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan. A vote was taken and the motion passed 7-0. Minutes April 27, 2010 Wylie City Council Page 5 READING OF ORDINANCES Title and caption approved by Council as required by Wylie City Charter, Article III, Section 13-D. City Secretary Ehrlich read the caption to Ordinance No. 2010-07 into the official records. ADJOURNMENT With no further business before the Wylie City Council, a motion was made by Mayor Pro Tern Byboth to adjourn the meeting at 8:20 p.m. Consensus of the council was to adjourn. Eric Hogue, May ATTEST: 4 OF Wp4 .rve:*g Car le Ehrlich, y etary �iG,l '�� __.. V.WT513 'Pas iv tww- Minutes April 27, 2010 Wylie City Council Page 6