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186. Regular Meeting January 9, 2006 Page 6 detention pond. Ms. Anderson stated Public Works constructed a ditch for drainage to flow to IH35/Del Sol, which cannot handle any more capacity. II She stated if development occurs, the developer would be required to construct a detention pond. Mr. Mihalkanin stated the Drainage Utility was implemented to address drainage problems over a period of time, which was phased in over three years. Mr. O'Leary stated the problems were created when the State exempted the University from these fees by State Law. Mr. O'Leary stated the Drainage Utility does not provide for maintenance, which he feels needs to be addressed in the future. Mr. Thomaides stated he feels there needs to be good drainage to have a great City. The Council agreed by consensus to discuss the Drainage Utility during the Visioning Workshop. Mayor Narvaiz introduced a discussion regarding land reduction of Guadalupe Street and LBJ Drive from 3 lanes to 2 lanes. Mayor Narvaiz stated a citizen has signed up to speak on this item. 1) Kyle Maysel stated he is the Chair of the Parking Advisory Board and the Treasurer of the Downtown Association. He stated the Downtown Association has been discussing this project for two years. He stated this project will provide additional parking on Guadalupe and improve the parking and safety on LBJ. He stated this project reduces the service quality level from a C to a D level, but with the light synchronization, the level will increase and balance out. Laurie Anderson, Director of Engineering, provided a powerpoint presentation. She stated the Fire and Police Departments have some concerns with the proposed changes. Jane Hughson, Chair of the Transportation Advisory Board, stated the only concerns of the Transportation Advisory Board were with the level of services. Mr. Thomaides inquired as to whether this proposed project was included in the Transportation Master Plan. Mr. Jones inquired whether citizens valued safety or parking. Ms. Hughson stated she values safety, but feels parking is important also. Mr. Guerrero thanked the Parking Advisory Board and Transportation Advisory Board. Mr. Bose inquired where most of the additional parking would be. Mr. Maysel stated most additional parking is on Guadalupe in the vicinity of the Justice Center. Mr. Jones inquired as to the number of accident reports on Guadalupe and LBJ. Mr. Maysel stated he does not know the status. Mr. Thomaides stated he feels downtown needs to be more pedestrian friendly. Ms. Anderson stated there is not enough room for the additional parking and bike lanes. Mr. Guerrero stated he would like to know about accidents regarding parking. Howard Williams, Chief of Police, stated he can provide the numbers regarding accidents involving vehicles. He stated he feels parking will help eliminate accidents, but will not benefit pedestrian safety. Mr. Mihalkanin stated he would like a timetable regarding the light synchronization and the changing of the lanes. He stated he feels the downtown area should be looked at as a destination instead of a drive through. The Council agreed by consensus to bring the discussion to a future meeting with more I II