FINAL AgendaRegular City Council MeetingMarch 18, 2008
LOCATION: 1400 Main Street, Southlake, Texas
Council Chambers in Town Hall
WORK SESSION: 5:00 p.m.
1. Call to order.
2. Invocation: David Whitington, Chaplain of the Month
3. Recognition of Southlake Chamber of Commerce annual award recipients.
4. Discuss underground utilities for roundabouts.
5. Discuss all items on tonight’s meeting agenda.
REGULAR SESSION:
1. Call to order.
2A. Executive Session
2B. Reconvene / Action necessary from Executive Session
3A. Mayor’s Report
3B. City Manager’s Report
3C. Financial Report
CONSENT AGENDA:
4A. Approve the minutes from the February 27, 2008 City Council work session and from the March 4, 2008 regular City Council meeting.
4B. Approve SPDC matching funds request from Southlake Historical Society in the amount of $2,500 for the addition of a back porch on the log cabin.
4C. Approve a professional services agreement with McNally & Assoc. for Southlake Department of Public Safety independent review.
4D. Approve a professional services agreement with Cheatham and Assoc. in the amount of $118,710 for the design of the neighborhood sewer project in Heatherwood Estates, Royal Oaks Addition
and Twin Creeks Addition.
4E. Approve a professional services agreement with RJN Group, Inc. in the amount of $342,947 for phase 1 of the sanitary sewer evaluation study.
4F. Resolution No. 08-011A, approve an amendment to TxDOT municipal maintenance agreement for the furnishing, installing, operation and maintenance of cameras on state highway rights-of-way
to monitor compliance with traffic-control signals.
4G. Resolution No. 08-009A, Amend Resolution No. 08-009, changing the election day polling location from Carroll High School to Southlake Town Hall for the May 10, 2008 General Election
and Special Election.
4H. ZA07-158, Site Plan for Stratfort Gardens Office Park on Tract 3A, H. Granberry Survey, Abstract No. 581 at 425 W. Southlake Blvd. Current Zoning: CS. SPIN #14. THE APPLICANT
HAS REQUESTED TO TABLE THIS ITEM TO THE APRIL 15, 2008 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
4I. Ordinance No. 480-552, 1st Reading (ZA07-162), Zoning Change and Concept Plan for Lots 9-12, J. Childress No. 254 Addition on Tract 3D2, John Heirs Childress Survey, Abstract No.
254 at 3010 Lake Dr. Current Zoning: AG. Requested Zoning: SF20B. SPIN #3. THIS ITEM IS TABLED TO THE APRIL 1, 2008 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
4J. Ordinance No. 480-553, 2nd Reading (ZA08-002), Zoning Change and Site Plan for Nolen Center on a portion of Tract 2A2A, Thomas Easter Survey, Abstract No. 474 at 2627 E. Southlake
Blvd. Current Zoning: AG. Requested Zoning: S-P-1. SPIN #7. THIS ITEM IS TABLED A THE APPLICANT’S REQUEST TO THE APRIL 1, 2008 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
4K. ZA08-003, Preliminary Plat for Lots 1 and 2, Block 1, Nolen Center on Tract 2A3A, Thomas Easter Survey, Abstract No. 474 at 2627 E. Southlake Blvd. Current Zoning: AG. SPIN #7. THIS
ITEM IS TABLED AT THE APPLICANTS REQUEST TO THE APRIL 1, 2008 REGULAR CITY COUNCIIL MEETING.
REGULAR AGENDA:
5. Public Forum.
6A. ZA07-157, Site Plan for Southlake Wellness Center on Lot 18, O.W. Knight No. 899 Addition at 415 E. Southlake Blvd. Current Zoning: S-P-2. SPIN #9W. PUBLIC HEARING
6B. Resolution No. 08-012, (ZA08-010) Specific Use Permit for carports for non-residential property on Lot 18, O.W. Knight No. 899 Addition at 415 E. Southlake Blvd. Current Zoning:
S-P-2. SPIN #9W. PUBLIC HEARING
6C. Ordinance No. 480-542, 2nd Reading (ZA07-129) Zoning Change and Site Plan for Southlake Villa Offices on Tract 3, W.W. Hall Survey, Abstract No. 687 at 310 E. Southlake Blvd.
Current Zoning: AG. Requested Zoning: S-P-1. SPIN #10. PUBLIC HEARING
6D. Ordinance No. 480-554, 2nd Reading (ZA08-011), Zoning Change and Site Plan for Lot 4, Block A, Commerce Business Part at 375 Commerce St. Current Zoning: I1. Requested Zoning:
S-P-1. SPIN #7. PUBLIC HEARING
7A. Ordinance No. 483-M, 1st Reading, Amending Section 7.05B of Article VII of the Southlake Subdivision Ordinance; providing an incentive to developers seeking to improve existing
park facilities.
8a There are no items on this agenda.
9a. There are no items on this agenda
10a. There are no items on this agenda.
11. Meeting adjourned.
Item 4BApprove SPDC matching funds request from Southlake Historical Society in the amount of $2,500 for the addition of a back porch on the log cabin.
Log Cabin
Background:
SHS donated the logs of a historical cabin to the City
Restore as historically accurate as possible
Log cabin reconstruction underway
Previously approved $5,000 ($10,000 total) in SPDC Matching Funds for rock fire place and chimney
Log Cabin
Request allows for back porch (8’ x 16’)
$2,500 ($5,000 total)
Complete exterior elements lending to cabin’s authenticity / aesthetics
Fiscal Year 2007-08 SPDC Matching Funds ($200,000)
$21,838 allocated to date
If approved, unencumbered balance of $173,162
Log Cabin
Parks Board reviewed and recommended approval (6-0) on February 11, 2008
SPDC to consider prior to Council
Questions?
Steve Polasek (748-8018)
Item 4CApprove a Professional Services Agreement with McNally & Associates in the Amount of $49,900
Shana Yelverton
Background
Initial scope of work: January 2008
Three criminal cases investigated by Southlake’s Department of Public Safety
Subject of anonymous letter sent to CMO
Development
Complaints by Southlake Police Department to Tarrant County District Attorney’s office regarding additional cases
Grand Jury: no criminal conduct
Current Situation
CMO requests expansion of McNally’s scope of services to include:
An independent review of eight (8) cases brought before the DA’s office
Fully evaluate the facts and circumstances of each case and the decision making process used in resolving each matter
Financial Considerations
With expansion of the scope of services the total amount exceeds the amount that the City Manager can approve
Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of the Professional agreement with McNally & Associates in the amount of $49,900
Questions?
Shana Yelverton, City Manager
817-748-8001
Item 4D
Approve a professional services agreement with Cheatham and Associates in the amount of $118,710.00 for the design of Neighborhood Sewer Project in Heatherwood Estates, Royal Oaks Addition,
and Twin Creeks Addition.
PSA with Cheatham and Associates
Background:
Continuation of Neighborhood Sewer Program
Preliminary engineering completed in 2001 for sanitary sewer
Survey and engineering plans will be updated
PSA with Cheatham and Associates
Street Reconstruction included in project scope:
Heather Brook Court
Heather Lane
Royal Oaks Court
Creekside Drive
Dove Road (Lonesome Dove to Kimball Avenue)
PSA with Cheatham and Associates
Financial Considerations:
Design Cost - $118,710
Neighborhood Sewer Program
Budgeted in FY 2008 Utility Fund CIP
Street Reconstruction
Budgeted in FY 2007 General Fund CIP
Questions?
Bob Price
(817) 748-8097
Item 4EApprove a professional services agreement (PSA) with RJN Group, Inc., in the amount of $342,947 for Phase I of the sanitary sewer evaluation study (SSES)
PSA with RJN Group for Sewer System Evaluation
Background:
Southlake’s Collection System
168 miles of gravity pipelines
3,000 manholes
12 lift stations
6,700 service connection lines
Defects from various causes allow large quantities of ground water and rain water to enter the system
PSA with RJN Group for Sewer System Evaluation
PSA with RJN Group for Sewer System Evaluation
Purpose:
Sanitary Sewer Evaluation Study
Locate and quantify areas with inflow and infiltration
Inspect manholes and pipelines
Smoke test lines to locate leaks
Provide hydraulic system model
Provide recommendations for repairs and capacity improvements
PSA with RJN Group for Sewer System Evaluation
Funding:
Phase I – FY 2008
Cost - $342,947
$350,000 in current waste water operations budget
PSA with RJN Group for Sewer System Evaluation
Phase II – FY 2009
Cost - $246,995
Future waste water operations budget request
Phase III – FY 2010
Cost - $198,346
Future waste water operations budget request
PSA with RJN Group for Sewer System Evaluation
Recommendation:
Approve a professional services agreement with RJN Group, Inc., in the amount of $342,947 for sanitary sewer evaluation study.
Questions?
Bob Price
(817) 748-8097
Chuck Kendrick
(817) 748-8080
Item 4F
Resolution No. 08-011A, Approve an amendment to TxDOT municipal maintenance agreement for the furnishing, installing, operation and maintenance of cameras on State highway rights-of-way
to monitor compliance with traffic-control signals
Amendment to TxDOT Municipal Maintenance Agreement
Purpose:
Installation, Maintenance and Operation of Red Light Cameras
Required by TxDOT
Amendment to TxDOT Municipal Maintenance Agreement
Proposed Locations (2)
FM 1709 at Pearson Lane
SH 114 at Gateway Drive
Cameras installed by Red-Flex
Agreement approved Aug, 2007
Bob Price(817) 748-8097
Questions
Ordinance No. 483-M, 1st Reading, amending Section 7.05B of Article VII of the Southlake Subdivision Ordinance; providing an incentive to developers seeking to improve existing park
facilities
Steve Polasek
ITEM 7A
Ordinance No. 483-M
Provide option for developer incentive to construct amenities
Subdivision Ordinance, Article 7
Park Dedication Fee Timeline:
August 23, 2007 (Developer Workshop)
September 10, 2007 (Parks Board)
September 18, 2007 (City Council)
Revised fee schedule
October 1, 2007 (Effective Date)
Ordinance No. 483-M
Developer Workshop:
Developer comments and concerns
City commitment to meet with members of the development community
Developer’s meetings held:
Oct. 4th
Oct. 18th
Nov. 15th
Dec. 6th
Ordinance No. 483-M
Discussion items included:
Proposal to seek credits for landscape buffer / streetscape / PUD open space
Council consideration to increase density levels
Reimbursements / credits for additional expenses beyond requirements
Incentives for development of amenities
Ordinance No. 483-M
Proposed Ordinance 483-M, to amend section 7.05B of Article VII of the Southlake Subdivision Ordinance
Developer option to improve existing facilities
Compatibility with Park Master Plan or Capital Improvement Plan
20% Park Dedication Fee Reduction
Meet with staff to review available projects
Value based on market costs
Incentive for developer to address existing needs
Potential for economies of scale
More immediate impact
Administratively advantageous
Ordinance No. 483-M
Proposed park dedication fee and ordinance change discussed at Council work session on February 11, 2008
Parks Board recommended approval (8-0) at their March 10, 2008 meeting
Attorney review of proposed ordinance
Questions?
Steve Polasek (748-8018)