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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2005-04-11 Minutes MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICH LAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD IN THE CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820 - APRIL 11, 2005 PRE-COUNCIL SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in Pre-Council session on the 11th day of April, 2005 at 6:15 p.m. in the Pre-Council Room prior to the 7:00 regular Council meeting. Present: Oscar Trevino David Whitson John Lewis Jo Cox JoAnn Johnson Nancy Bielik Timothy J. Welch Absent: Suzy Compton Staff Members: Larry J. Cunningham Richard Torres Ogden Bo Bass Karen Bostic Patricia Hutson Alicia Richardson George Staples John Pitstick Larry Koonce Mike Curtis Dave Pendley Vickie Lottice Chris Swartz Drew Corn Call to Order Mayor Mayor Pro T em Councilman Councilwoman Councilwoman Councilwoman Councilman Councilwoman City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Manager Managing Director Administrative/Fiscal Services City Secretary Assistant City Secretary City Attorney Director of Development Finance Director Public Works Director Building Official Parks & Recreation Director Aquatic Manager Budget Director Mayor Trevino called the Pre-Council meeting to order at 6:15 p.m. 1. Discuss items from Reqular April 11, 2005 City Council Meetinq Agenda Item No. 7b - GN 2005-036 - Councilwoman Cox asked for the meaning of PPB which is mentioned in the coversheet. Ms. Bostic advised council PPB was the acronym for price to beat. City Council Minutes April 11, 2005 Page 2 Agenda Item No. 7f - PU 2005-019 - Councilwoman Bielik asked for the location of Dry Clean Super Center Cleaners. Staff advised they were located on Rufe Snow in Watauga. Agenda Item NO.1 0 - SP 2005-01 - Mayor Pro Tem Whitson asked why there was no signage included with request. Mr. Cunningham advised applicant would be coming back to council with their signage request. 2. IR 2005-046 Discuss Details of Settlement Aareement between Steerina Committee of Cities Served by TXU and TXU Electric Company (10 Minutes) <Aqenda Item No. 7b> Ms. Bostic summarized settlement agreement and outlined the factors that influenced the Steering Committee to accept a settlement with TXU. The agreement will postpone or abate the statewide rate proceeding for 14 months. After all member cities of the Steering Committee approve the agreement, TXU will pay $8.5 million to the Committee. Ms. Bostic explained how funds would be distributed back to the member cities. North Richland Hills will receive $80,274 this year and additional payments are expected in 2006 and 2007. Ms. Bostic answered questions from the Council. 3. IR 2005-050 Update by Richard Ruddell, President/Executive Director of Fort Worth Transportation Authority (The T), Reqardina Cotton Belt Commuter Connection between Downtown Ft. Worth and Dallas/Fort Worth Airport and The T's Involvement in Public Transit Matters Mr. Richard Ruddell, President/Executive Director of Fort Worth Transportation Authority (the T) highlighted for Council the services offered by the T. Mr. Ruddell gave a brief background of the regional rail initiative and discussed the proposed Cotton Belt commuter rail link and possible rail station locations. Mr. Ruddell highlighted some of T's projects. In response to questions from Council, Mr. Ruddell addressed ridership on the T and discussed Station 13 (transfer station) at the Airport. 4. Adjournment Mayor Trevino announced at 6:44 p.m. that the Council would adjourn to the regular Council meeting. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING 1. CALL TO ORDER City Council Minutes April 11, 2005 Page 3 Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order April 08, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Oscar Trevino David Whitson John Lewis Jo Cox JoAnn Johnson Nancy Bielik Timothy J. Welch Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilwoman Councilwoman Councilwoman Councilman Absent: Suzy Compton Councilwoman Staff: Larry J. Cunningham Ogden Bo Bass Patricia Hutson Alicia Richardson George Staples City Manager Assistant City Manager City Secretary Assistant City Secretary Attorney 2. INVOCATION Mayor Pro Tem Whitson gave the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pro Tem Whitson led the pledge of allegiance. 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS PROCLAMATION- CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH Councilman Lewis presented Tammy Alvarado with a proclamation proclaiming the month of April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. City Council Minutes April 11, 2005 Page 4 5. CITIZENS PRESENTATION Mr. Steven Cooper, 7532 Wood haven Drive, thanked Council for the North Tarrant Parkway/Davis and Precinct Line improvements. Mr. Bill Tolley, 7924 Londonderry, spoke of his unpleasant experience with Bursey Road Senior Adult Center. Mr. Tolley advised council Mr. Jim Boothe would continue speaking on his behalf as he has difficulties speaking. Mr. Jim Boothe, 8124 Berkshire Drive, advised council how a Bursey Road Senior Adult Center supervisor spoke to Mr. Tolley. Mr. Boothe also questioned if the center employees were compensated for business travel. Mayor Trevino asked Parks Director Vickie Loftice to meet with Mr. Boothe and Mr. Tolley. Mr. Tim Barth, 8400 Bridge Street, advised he was encouraged by what he has witnessed the last two council meetings and the unanimous approval by council of the North Hills Mall tax rebate. Ms. Jane Birkes, 8300 Euclid, expressed concern with recent allegations referenced by a Political Action Committee with reference to the TIF at Hometown and asked Council to clarify the allegations. The Mayor asked that a letter of fact from Staff be provided to Ms. Birkes. Councilwoman Johnson asked that the report also be provided at a future council meeting for the citizens. Mr. Jeff Paul, 5125 Colorado, advised council he is supportive of the sign ordinance and those not in agreement with the sign ordinance and who believe it is illegal should take their case to the District Attorney or leave issue alone. Ms. Patti Trainer, 8500 Olmstead Terrace, advised she was aware of a plan to synchronize lights on Davis Boulevard. Ms. Trainer asked to be updated on the plan. The Mayor requested the Public Works Director to contact Ms. Trainer and update her on the plan. Mr. Eric Trainer, 8500 Olmstead Terrace, thanked council for bringing in development to the city. Ms. Stacy Thorne, 8621 Olmstead Terrace, advised he was excited for the new library to be built in Hometown, but is concerned with a website that alleges there will not be ample parking for the library. City Council Minutes April 11, 2005 Page 5 Ms. Thorne was advised there would be a report at the end of the meeting that would address her inquiry. Mayor Trevino asked Public Works Director Mike Curtis to meet with Ms. Thorne to discuss the parking. Ms. Myrtis Byrd, 7312 Hialeah Circle West, advised council changes were needed and employee actions need to be monitored at Bursey Road Senior Adult Center. 6. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None. 7. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED A. MINUTES OF THE MARCH 28, 2005 COUNCIL MEETING B. GN 2005-036 APPROVE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN STEERING COMMITTEE OF CITIES SERVED BY TXU AND TXU ELECTRIC DELIVERY - RESOLUTION NO. 2005-028 C. PU 2005-016 AWARD OF CONTRACT TO DV DALLAS IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,071.74 FOR THE SECURITY CAMERA PROJECT - RESOLUTION NO. 2005- 029 D. PU 2005-017 AWARD OF BID TO DR PEPPER BOTTLING COMPANY AS BEVERAGE COMPANY FOR THE PARKS AND RECREATION SYSTEM - RESOLUTION NO. 2005-030 E. PU 2005-018 AWARD BID FOR ANNUAL UTILITY MATERIALS SUPPLY CONTRACT TO HUGHES SUPPLY COMPANY - RESOLUTION NO. 2005-031 F. PU 2005-019 AWARD BID FOR ANNUAL UNIFORM CLEANING CONTRACT TO DRY CLEAN SUPER CENTER CLEANERS - RESOLUTION NO. 2005-032 G. PU 2005-020 AWARD ANNUAL FOOD SUPPLY CONTRACT FOR NRH20 AND POLICE DETENTION FACILITY TO BEN E. KEITH FOODS - RESOLUTION NO. 2005-033 City Council Minutes April 11, 2005 Page 6 H. PU 2005-021 AUTHORIZE INTERLOCAL PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF WATAUGA - RESOLUTION NO. 2005-034 MAYOR PRO TEM WHITSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. COUNCILWOMAN BIELlK SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. 8. ZC 2005-03 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM ROD MUNSELL FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM "AG" AGRICULTURAL TO "0-1-NR- PD" NON RESIDENTIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT FOR "0-1" OFFICE DISTRICT USES AND A VETERINARIAN CLINIC WITH ENCLOSED KENNELS (LOCATED AT 8301 DAVIS BOULEVARD -1.1 ACRES) - ORDINANCE NO. 2827 APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing. Nature of request is to rezone a site from "AG" Agricultural District to "O-1-NR-PD" for all Office District uses and a veterinarian clinic with enclosed kennels. A veterinary clinic without kennels is a permitted use in Office District, but when boarding kennels are added, the use requires "HC" Heavy Commercial zoning. Applicant has worked with staff and the request for NR-PD Non Residential Planned Development will ensure only office uses and the veterinary clinic as proposed by applicant. Applicant has requested a temporary waiver of the required site plan to a future date. All PD zoning must be accompanied by a site plan, landscape plan and building elevations. The applicant, as requested by staff, has provided a conceptual plan for council's review. Building Official Dave Pendley was available to answer questions from council. Mr. Rod Munsell, 6800 Ridgewood Drive, was available to answer questions from council. Mayor Trevino asked if there was anyone wishing to comment on this request. There being no one wishing to speak Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE No. 2827 AND ZC 2005-03. COUNCILMAN WELCH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. City Council Minutes April 11, 2005 Page 7 9. SUP 2005-01 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM NORTH HILLS HOSPITAL FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT (SUP) TO UTILIZE A NON- APPROVED EXTERIOR BUILDING MATERIAL (LOCATED AT 4401 BOOTH CALLOWAY ROAD) - ORDINANCE NO. 2828 APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing. Nature of request is to consider applicant's request to use a standard grade EIFS (Exterior Insulation Finish System) in lieu of approved masonry materials as required by the zoning ordinance. Applicant will be adding two new stories to the existing four story building. Building Official Dave Pendley was available to answer questions from council. Mr. Pendley advised council the Fire Department would rather not have brick on the upper two floors and approves of the EIFS material. Mr. Pendley advised staff is in support of request, but recommends reinforced EIFS be utilized. Mr. Charles Smith, applicant, as well as architect of project were available to answer questions from council. Council discussed EIFS materials and the comparison of standard grade and reinforced EIFS and the best location for each type. Mayor Trevino called for comments from those who were in favor of request to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino asked for anyone wishing to speak against request to come forward. Mr. Robby Smith, 7805 Rogan Drive, advised council he was concerned with increased traffic and parking for the hospital. Mr. Smith asked the following questions: (1) if a traffic study has been conducted, (2) where will additional people park and (3) could city reduce speed limit on Booth Calloway. Mayor Trevino advised hospital is considering parking and referred speed limit change to City Manager Larry Cunningham. Mr. Cunningham suggested the hospital meet with home owners to discuss their plans for parking. Ms. Josie Sanchez, 7801 Rogan Drive, advised council she is not able to safely enter and exit her driveway. Ms. Sanchez asked the city to paint the curb red to deter hospital visitors from obstructing her view or erect a no parking sign. City Council Minutes April 11 ,2005 Page 8 There being no one else wishing to speak Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing. COUNCILMAN LEWIS MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 2828 AS APPROVED BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION. COUNCILWOMAN BIELIK SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. 10. SP 2005-01 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST BY LIFE CHURCH FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL OF PROPOSED CHURCH ON LOT 1 BLOCK 1, HOUSE OF GRACE ADDITION (LOCATED AT 7850 DAVIS BOULEVARD -11.409 ACRES) APPROVED Nature of request is to consider applicant's request for a site plan approval for a new church to be located at 7850 Davis Boulevard. In 2001, House of Grace Church (previous name for Life Church) received site plan approval for a church facility at this site. The Zoning Ordinance requires that site plans must be acted upon within 18 months. The original site plan was not acted upon within 18 months and is no longer valid. New code regulations since the previous site plan approval have been taken into account in the site plan under consideration. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the request on March 17,2005. Building Official Dave Pendley presented request and was available to answer questions. Public Works Director Mike Curtis also responded to questions from the Council. Council questioned and discussed access to the site, Davis Boulevard traffic and speed concerns, parking issues and signalization of the intersection. Council discussed the possible need to designate Northfield Drive as no parking and if the signalization of the intersection could be moved up. The Public Works Director Mike Curtis advised he could bring forward an ordinance for council consideration which would designate Northfield Drive as no parking. Mr. Wayne Flores of GSWW Engineers and Pastor Roger Lewis addressed city council concerns. Councilman Welch asked Mr. Lewis how soon the church would be able to acquire an access easement to the property to the north and if the church would have any objections to a motion that the site plan approval would be contingent on the church obtaining the access easement. City Council Minutes April 11, 2005 Page 9 Mr. Lewis advised they would have no objections as they were in the process of obtaining the easement. COUNCILMAN WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE SP 2005-01 AND AT THE TIME THE APPLICANT SHALL PROVIDE TO THE CITY AN ACCESS EASEMENT TO THE NORTH TO COUNTRY PLACE, WHICH IS THE COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT TO THE NORTH, PRIOR TO THE CITY ISSUING A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY. COUNCILWOMAN BIELIK SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. 11. GN 2005-038 INTENT TO REIMBURSE EXPENDITURES WITH PROCEEDS OF FUTURE DEBT - RESOLUTION NO. 2005-035 APPROVED Nature of request is to approve resolution which would allow the City to reimburse any 2005 bond project expenditures with 2006 bond proceeds. The Council at their March 7, 2005 Pre-Council meeting heard management and staffs recommendation that the City not issue debt in 2005 based on the changes in the status of the bond sale projects. Staff further recommended that the projects be included in the 2006 bond sale, with the exception of the Tiburon pay-as-you-go project. The projects totaling $1,145,000 will all be started and completed as planned in the 2005 CIP budget. Staff advised council a resolution would be brought forward for their approval to authorize the ability to reimburse any 2005 project expenditures with 2006 bond proceeds. Any funds spent from cash reserves in 2005 would need to be reimbursed with the 2006 bond sale. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2005-038 AND RESOLUTION NO. 2005- 035. COUNCILWOMAN BIELIK SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. 12. INFORMATION AND REPORTS Councilwoman Cox made the following announcements. Early voting for the May 7 City Council election will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays, April 20 through May 3, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 30. Early voting will take place at City Hall, 7301 N.E. Loop 820. Please bring your voter registration card with you. The City of North Richland Hills continues its free concert series at Green Valley Park, 7701 Smithfield Road. Join us for Empty Pockets on April 22 at 7 p.m. Admission is free. Please bring your own lawn chairs and blankets. For more information, call 817- 427-6614. Business Connections is a new program by the Economic Development Department to assist the local business community. Business Connections can be called to find out information about the latest development in the City, plans and programs available for businesses, who to contact for interpretation of local ordinances and regulations, and any other business related issues. If you need assistance with your business, please remember to call Business Connections at 817-427-6094. Kudos Korner - Officer Bill Washington, Police Department - A letter was received from a North Richland Hills residents expressing gratitude for the helpfulness and genuine concern Officer Washington showed after her daughter's car accident. The resident said Officer Washington exemplified the standard of a perfect and excellent policeman. *Councilwoman Cox also recognized Public Works Director Mike Curtis for going above and beyond to assist a very upset and anxious realtor and new home buyers. Not only did he speak to them on the phone, he took the time to visit the home they were planning to purchase and talked to them at length regarding a water problem. One more instance of one of our city staff going out of their way for our citizens. IR 2005-047 STAFF REPORT ON STATUS OF NEW LIBRARY DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION (FOLLOW UP FROM MARCH 28, 2005 CITIZEN'S PRESENTATION) City Manager Larry Cunningham read letter addressed to John Propp in response to his inquiry at the last council meeting during citizen's presentation. 13. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 8:45 p. ",\'\\\ Q\CHlAA;';':""" §'..c~ ~..;.;::,:r.~~«(~ ~<}.. -...:''... ',~ ~g_. "n ", \ 1~+~EfJ: '\. '.. =.,..~ r L ~V/1¿·h. ,,,/ - ~~4f.(t.¢ t :.._ ~JMj~,~~fì - City Secretary *As amended by Councilwoman Jo Cox at the April 25, 2005 Council meeting.