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CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
PRE-COUNCIL AGENDA
FEBRUARY 14, 2005 - 5:45 P.M.
For the Meeting conducted at the North Richland Hills City Hall - Pre-Council Chambers 7301
Northeast Loop 820.
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NUMBER ITEM ACTION
TAKEN
1. Discuss Items from Regular February 14, 2005 City Council
Meetinç¡ (5 Minutes)
Review Resolution Regarding Safety and Traffic Guidelines
2. IR 2005-022 for the Relocation or Removal of Political Signs (5 Minutes)
<Aaenda Item No. 7g>
Review Residential Infill Planned Development Ordinance
3. I R 2005-023 (15 minutes) <Agenda Item No.8>
Discuss Rescheduling March 14, 2005 City Council Meeting
4. I R 2005-021 (5 Minutes) <Aaenda Item No. 10>
Discuss TXU's Upgrade of Existing Transmission Line that
5. I R 2005-024 Crosses a Portion of North Richland Hills - John Pena, TXU
Representative (15 Minutes)
*Executive Session - The Council may enter into closed
6. Executive Session to discuss the following:
Consultation with Attorney as Authorized by §551.071:
Regarding Pending Legislation
Huç¡hes V. North Richland Hills
7. Adjournment
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CITY OF NORTH RICH LAND HILLS
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
FEBRUARY 14, 2005 -7:00 PM
For the Meeting conducted at the North Richland Hills City Hall Council Chambers 7301 Northeast
Loop 820, at 7:00 p.m. The below listed items are placed on the Agenda for discussion and/or
action.
1. Items on the consent agenda will be voted on in one motion unless a Council Member asks for
separate discussion.
2. The Council reserves the right to retire into executive session concerning any of the items
listed on this Agenda, whenever it is considered necessary and legally justified under the Open
Meetings Act.
3. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need assistance should
contact the City Secretary's office at 817-427-6060 two working days prior to the meeting so
that appropriate arrangements can be made.
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NUMBER ITEM ACTION TAKEN
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation - Councilwoman Johnson
3. Pledge - Councilwoman Johnson
4. Special Presentations
Haley Whatley - Fifth Annual Bunny Drive
for Cook's Fort Worth Children's Medical
Center
5. Citizens Presentation
6. Removal of Item(s) from the Consent Agenda
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NUMBER ITEM ACTION TAKEN
7. Consent a. Minutes of the Goals Setting Work
Agenda Session January 14-15, 2005
b. Minutes of the January 24, 2004 Council
Meeting
FP 2005-01 c. Consideration of a Request from Terry
and Kathy Martin to Approve the Final
Plat of Lots 2 & 3, Block 1 Green Valley
Addition (Located in the 7800 Block of
Green Valley Drive - 0.721 acre)
RP 2005-01 d. Consideration of a Request from Advent
Inc. to Approve the Replat of Lots 5R1A &
5R1 B, Block 1 NRH Industrial Park
Addition (Located at 6625 Industrial Park
Boulevard - 35.035 acres)
SP 2004-04 e. Consideration of a Request by Genesis
Design Group, Inc. for Site Plan Approval
of a Proposed Insurance Office Building
on Lot 1, Block 1, Country Place Estates
(Located at 7958 Davis Boulevard)
GN 2005-015 f. Authorize the City Manager to Execute a
Contract for Fiber Optic Cable
Construction with Charter
Communications, Inc. - Resolution No.
2005-01 0
GN 2005-016 g. Approve Resolution for Safety and Traffic
Guidelines as they Relate to Political
Signs - Resolution No. 2005-011
GN 2005-017 h. Approve Interlocal Agreement with
Tarrant County for the Rehabilitation of
North Tarrant Parkway (950' west of
Smithfield Rd. to the North Richland
Hills/Keller City Limits)
GN 2005-018 i. Reschedule Public Hearing Date from
March 14, 2005 to March 28, 2005 for
Land Use Assumptions, Impact Fee
Capital Improvements Plan and Impact
Fees
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GN 2005-019
PU 2005-005
PU 2005-006
8. TR 2004-03
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9. ZC 2005-01
ITEM
Consent Agenda (continued)
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Consider Adoption of Strategic Plan 2010
Resolution No. 2005-013
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Award Bid for Vibratory Roller to United
Equipment Rentals in the Amount of
$28,685
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Authorize the City Manager to Execute a
Professional Services Contract with Dr.
Roy Yamada for Emergency Services
Direction for North Richland Hills -
Resolution No. 2005-014
Public Hearing and Consideration of an
Ordinance Amending Section 520 of North
Richland Hills Ordinance No. 1874, The
Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of
North Richland Hills, and Creating a New
Planned Development District for Residential
Infill Development on Tracts Less than Ten
Acres in Size - Ordinance No. 2820
Public Hearing and Consideration of a Request
from B. H. & L Joint Venture for a Zoning
Change from "C-1" Commercial to "R-2" Single
Family Residential (Located at 8148 Shadywood
Lane - .442 acre) - Ordinance No. 2821
10. GN 2005-020 Consider Rescheduling of March 14, 2005
Council Meetinç¡
11. Action on Any Item Discussed in Executive
Session listed on Pre-Council Aqenda
12. Staff Report on Lucille Stevens Zoning Issue
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Staff Report on Discussion Concerning Council
House Rules on Communication
Information and Reports - Mayor Pro Tem
Whitson
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.¡ORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
No. IR 2005-022
2/14/2005
Review Resolution Regarding Safety and Traffic Guidelines for the
Relocation or Removal of Political Sians
Per Council direction, staff has developed a set of guidelines that may be used as a tool for the
relocation or removal of political signs placed in areas that may cause a safety or traffic hazard.
The gUidelines will provide the Public Works Director and staff with procedures for removing or
correcting inappropriately placed signs. The guidelines are as follows:
1. The Public Works Director or his designee will respond to all complaints covering the
potential of safety or traffic hazards caused by the location of political signs. A visual
inspection will be made by the Public Works Director or his designee to confirm that a
safety or traffic hazard exists.
2. If no safety or traffic hazard exists then the person who made the complaint will be notified
in writing (if contact information is left by the person) of the determination made by the
Public Works Director or his designee.
3. If safety or traffic hazards exist then the Public Works Director or his designee will
relocate the sign in a close proximity to its original location so as to not cause a safety or
traffic hazard. All possible efforts will be made to allow the sign direction and visibility to
meet the original intent.
4. The person or party responsible for the original placement of the sign will be notified in
writing that the sign was relocated.
5. If a political sign is determined to be a safety or traffic hazard and cannot be relocated in
the same proximity of the original location, the sign will be removed and the person or
party responsible for the placement of the sign will be notified in writing to explain why it
was removed and where it can be retrieved. When feasible, city staff will attempt to
contact by phone the person or party responsible for the placement of the sign prior to it
being removed to inform them the sign has been deemed a safety or traffic hazard and
cannot be safely relocated. City Staff will make one phone call to each person or party
responsible for placement of the sign. Each candidate and/or political action committee
shall be responsible for providing the City Secretary with a single phone number to be
used for notification purposes as defined above.
6. Any and all political signs that have been deemed a safety or traffic hazard and therefore
removed must be retrieved from the City no later than 7 days after the election or
termination of candidacy whichever comes first. Any signs not retrieved will be disposed
of by the City.
The guidelines found above have been incorporated into resolution No. 2005-011 and are
presented for approval at the February 14, 2005 City Council Meeting.
RespectfullySu bmitted,
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NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
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INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
No. IR#.2005-023
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February 17, 2005
Review of Residential Infill PD Ordinance
Background
In the past year, the development community has made staff aware of an increasingly significant
residential market niche whereby many existing homeowners are "downsizing" their
accommodations but still desire to retain certain neighborhood and housing amenities. This
development niche is characterized by smaller than typical lot size (for less yard maintenance)
houses exceeding 2,000 square feet in size and maintaining a higher than average house value
(in excess of $200,000). Many of these developments include neighborhood amenities such as
water features, common open space (private parks) and enhanced or gated entry features,
decorative street paving, lighting standards, etc.
In North Richland Hills, the remaining large, vacant, acreages that are suitable for residential
development have already been platted or are currently being developed into residential
subdivisions. Coincidental with the new housing trend mentioned above, much of the remaining
potential residential properties consist of small tracts usually in the neighborhood of 3-6 acres in
size. These small vacant tracts have been "leap frogged" by the traditional suburban
development process because of development-related issues. These issues usually involve;
problem drainage, lack of proper access to the site, or a property owner that has been
uninterested to sell for development. In some cases all three of these conditions are evident.
Due to these conditions, the development costs of these small tracts is considered to be too
expensive and uneconomical unless the developer can increase densities (number of lots) in
order to off-set these higher costs.
Residential development that proposes higher densities from the traditional scenarios can
usually be accommodated by the approval of a PO or Planned Development in which densities,
minimum lot sizes etc. may be varied with approval of a site plan. However the current Planned
Development regulations (Section 520 of the Zoning Ordinance) limit the minimum size of
residential PO developments to 10 acres and also limits the maximum densities to no greater
than the existing R3 Residential District (approximately 4.8 units per acre). Because of these
restrictions and the costs in addressing them, development of these small tracts has not and is
not likely to occur.
In an effort to address this current housing market and provide for quality development on
previously economically un·feasible properties, staff is proposing a new PD District titled "RI PD."
The RI stands for "residential infill." The word "infill' is the typical terminology applied to small
undeveloped tracts of land surrounded by existing development. The objective of this ordinance
is to provide flexible, innovative, and above all, high quality amenities in exchange for higher
densities on tracts that have higher development costs involved.
Ordinance Summary
The ordinance (as proposed) addresses the following residential development issues:
ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER
NORTH RICH LAND HILLS, TEXAS
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· Applications are limited to the developed or redevelopment of tracts less than 10 acres in size;
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· Requires the development to maintain R2 District residential standards (lot size, house size
... etc.) unless certain design amenities are proposed and approved;
· The ordinance provides a list of key amenities and design elements to which the application
will be evaluated against;
· All proposed developments require approval of a site plan;
· Properties with designated floodplain areas, required detention/retention ponds, overhead
electrical transmission lines or high pressure gas or petroleum transmission lines may subtract
these areas from the overall project size calculation in order to qualify as less than 10 acres;
and
· All proposals require a mandatory meeting with the Director of Planning and the Director of
Public Works prior to submittal of an application.
Ordinance Development Process
The development of this draft ordinance has involved the efforts of several city departments, the
Planning and Zoning Commission, and members of the local development community. On two
occasions during the review process, members of the development community were given drafts of
the ordinance and asked to comment and or attend the Commission's discussion. Their input was
instrumental in the development of this ordinance.
.flanning and Zoning Commission Recommendation
_he Planning and Zoning Commission, at their meeting on January 20, 2005, recommended approval
(with several grammatical changes) of TR 2004-03 by a vote of 7-0. The attached ordinance reflects
these revisions. Commission Chairman Richard Davis will address the Council concerning the
Commission's efforts in the development of this ordinance.
Staff will present a brief power point summary of the ordinance and entertain questions from the
Council during the pre-council session.
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Director of Planning
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INFORMAL REPORT TO MA VOR AND CITY COUNCIL
No. JR 2005-021
~ Date:
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February 14, 2005
Discuss Rescheduling March 14,2005 Council Meeting
Several City Council members will not be in the City for the March 14, 2005 City Council
meeting. It is being recommended that the Council consider rescheduling the meeting to
Monday, March 7. This item has been placed on the Pre-Council agenda for Council to reach a
consensus on a date for the rescheduled March 14 meeting. An item has also been placed on
the regular agenda for Council to formally reschedule the meeting.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Patricia Hutson
City Secretary
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NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
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INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
No. IR #2005-024
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Date: February 14, 2005
Subject: Discuss TXU's Upgrade of Existing Transmission Line That Crosses a Portion
of North Rich/and Hills - John Pena, TXU Representative
John Pena, Area Manager for TXU Electric Delivery, has asked to brief Council concerning
. an upgrade to the existing electric transmission line that crosses through the northern portion
of the City. This upgrade will include not only the transmission lines but replacement of the
existing four legged structures with single pole structures.
Attached is a letter submitted by Mr. Pen a that further explains what he will be covering with
you.
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Karen Bostic
Managing Director
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~ctric Delivery
200 N. Ector Drive
Euless. TX 76039
Tel: 8173557004
Fax: 8173557090
jpena@txu.com
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John Pena
Area Manager
Community & Customer Relations
February 2, 2005
City Council Members & Staff
City of North Richland Hills Texas
7301 N.E. Loop 820
North RicWand Hills, Texas 76182-0609
Dear City Council Members & Staff
In order to continue to provide adequate and reliable electric service to a
portion of Tarrant county it is necessary for TXU Electric Delivery to
upgrade the existing 138 kV line that crosses a portion of North Richland
Hills. The Transmission right-of-way enters the city at the north west
comer near Tarrant Pkwy N and Smithfield, south east to Bear Creek
Substation on the east side of Davis Blvd, exits the city at Precinct Line
and Glade. There are some encroachments and relocation problems
associated with the proj ect and it is my intent to brief you and staff of the
challenges in advance so that you have knowledge of what we will be
doing as well as give you the opportunity to ask any questions associated
with this project.
I have a brief presentation that outlines our steps in preparation for this
project.
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TXU
Electric Delivery
TXU ELECTRIC DELIVERY
EULESS SUBSTATION - ROANOKE
SUBSTATION 138 kV
TRANSMISSION LINE
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MINUTES OF THE GOAL SETTING WORK SESSION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS,
TEXAS, HELD AT GARRETT CREEK CONFERENCE
CENTER, 270 PRIVATE ROAD 3745, PARADISE, TEXAS,
JANUARY 14-15,2005
Council Present:
Oscar Trevino
David Whitson
John Lewis
Suzy Compton
JoAnn Johnson
Nancy Bielik
Tim Welch
Mayor
Mayor Pro T em
Council, Place 1
Council, Place 3
Council, Place 4
Council, Place 6
Council, Place 7
Staff Present:
Larry J. Cunningham
Richard Torres
Ogden Bo Bass
Karen Bostic
Patricia Hutson
City Manager.
Assistant City Manager
Assistant City Manager
Managing DireCtor Administrative/Fiscal Services
City Secretary
Absent:
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The City Council met January 14, 2005 beginning at 12:00 p.m. and concluded on January 15, 2005
for the purpose of reviewing and setting goals and priorities for 2005. Mr. Jim Blagg, Senior Vice
President, The Mercer Group, Inc. and Mr. Bill Bancroft, Principal, conbrio, were the facilitators for the
work session.
Mayor Trevino called the work session to order on January 14, 2005 at 12:40 p.m. with Council and
Management staff present as recorded. Mayor Trevino advised that Councilwoman Cox was ill.
The facilitators gave a brief overview of the afternoon session dealing with communications and
conflict with the objective of recognizing the conflict styles of others and becoming more aware of
individual conflict styles. Council discussed the various conflict modes and how the different modes
are used in different environments. The Council reviewed and discussed the results of the individual
Council comments and concerns provided to the facilitators prior to the work session. There was a
discussion on protocol and obtaining information from city staff. It was discussed that there was not a
problem with Council making inquiries to City Staff, but that issues arise when requests go beyond
inquiries. Items of concern or requests should be brought to the City Manager's office where
possible. Several Council members may have the same concern or a need for the same information.
This will reduce multiple requests and enable the City Manager's office to respond to the council
member requesting the information and to other Council members who may have the same concerns
and request for information. Any issues requiring significant staff time should be brought to the
euncil's attention for direction.
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The Mayor recessed the work session at 2:45 p.m. and called the work session back to order at
2:53 p.m. The Council discussed the House Rules established in 1999 at a Council Goal Setting
Work Session and discussed the need for house rules. The consensus of the Council was to have a
set of house rules. After discussion, Council consensus was to establish the following Code of
Conduct - House Rules:
1) Do Your Homework and Be Prepared For Each Meeting
2) Support Council Decisions Regardless of Individual Opinions
3) Consider Issues Based On What's Best For The City of North Richland Hills Rather Than
Political Considerations
4) Be Truthful
5) Focus On Vision, Goals and Targets In Making Our Decisions
6) Be Open With Communication~
7) Agree to Disagree
8) Debate Pending Issues in the Council Environment
9) Treat Others As You Would Like To Be Treated (Treat others with respect)
10) Allow Each Other to Discuss It~ms Fully .
11) Don't Slindside Staff, Council and Others
12) Respect Confidentiality of Executive Sessions
_uncil reviewed and discussed Governance Process Refinements and Actions established by
uncil in 1999 at a Goal Setting Work Session. Consensus of Council was to reaffirm and
reestablish the Governance Process Actions:
Action 1: Information and Sharing
A. Among Mayor and City Council - the Mayor and City Council members are responsible for
sharing information with all Mayor and City Council - same information and message; for
communicating in a timely manner.
S. From City Manager - (1) City Manager shares information with Mayor/Mayor Pro Tem. (2)
On major issues or "crises," the City Manager(s) will share same information with Mayor
and City Council.
Action 2: Direction to City Manager
A. Council Direction - The direction from Mayor and City Council will be summarized. Mayor
summarizes motion. If Council is unclear, ask the City Manager to summarize his
understanding of the direction. If City Manager is unclear, the City Manager should ask the
Council to summarize or clarify. Council direction is based upon majority vote and done in
public session.
B. Alternative Direction - If the City Manager perceives that he is receiving direction from an
individual elected official or direction different than the Council direction, he is to bring the
matter to the Mayor and City Council for clarification and/or direction at a public meeting.
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.ion 3: Request Beyond Information for Citizen Complaints or Concerns
If the City Council member or Mayor has a request for significant staff time, the individual
should bring it to the Council for direction to the City Manager/City Attorney. If the City
Manager/City Attorney receives a request from the Mayor or an individual Council member for
tasks requiring significant staff time, the City Manager should bring the request to the Council
for direction.
Action 4: Reminder - Council = Policy; Manager = Implementation
Mayor and City Council reminded themselves: City Manager manages staff; Elected Officials
focus on policy and should not interfere with management.
Action 5: Consistent Treatment
There should be consistent treatment (eliminate any double standard or perceived double
standard) of each elected official and any citizens, regardless of their position on an issue. If
Council sees an inconsistency, the individual is responsible to help the Chair (Mayor, Mayor
Pro Tem) by bringing the matter to their attention.
Action 6: Code of Conduct Applies to All
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The Code of Conduct (House Rules) should apply to: Mayor and City Council; City Staff and
Citizens making presentations and comments. The Chair (Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem) shall notify
speakers of Council Rules and Procedures and enforce it when necessary.
Action 7: Citizen Comments (Non-formal Public Hearing)
When citizens are allowed to speak on an issue, other opinions may be presented. If Council
questions opening an issue for input, the Council member can apply to Chair.
Action 8: Interpersonal Problem
If you have a problem/question with another elected official, go to them first.
Action 9: Recognition Letter
Encourage letters to come from Mayor and City Council.
Action 10: Report from City Representatives
Representative should use "Information Section" to report on issues, actions, etc.
jtayor Trevino recessed the work session at 6:05 p.m. and called the work session back to order at
.0 p.m. with the following present:
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Council Present:
Oscar Trevino
David Whitson
John Lewis
Suzy Compton
JoAnn Johnson
Nancy Bielik
Tim Welch
Staff Present:
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Larry J. Cunningham
Richard Torres
Ogden Bo Bass
Karen Bostic
Patricia Hutson
Steve Brown
Vickie Loftice
Mike Curtis
Debbie Durko
Dave Green
Patrick Hillis
Andy Jones
Larry Koonce
Mary Edwards
Dave Pendley
John Pitstick
Thomas Powell
John Lynn
Kyle Spooner
JoAnn Stout
Drew Corn
Absent:
Jo Cox
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Mayor
Mayor Pro T em
Council, Place 1
Council, Place 3
Council, Place 4
Council, Place 6
Council, Place 7
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
Assistant City Manager
Managing Director Administrative/Fiscal Services
City Secretary
Library Director
Parks and Recreation Director
Public Works Director
Court Administrator
Director of Planning
Human Resources Director
Fire Chief
Finance Director
Public Information Officer
Building Official
Development Director
Support Services Director
Interim Police Chief
Information Services Director
Neighborhood Services Director
Budget Director
Council, Place 2
The facilitators briefly reviewed the agenda, the roles, rules and expected outcomes and objectives of
the strategic planning work session. The Council and Staff were asked to create a history timeline of
the City. The resulting timeline showed the many accomplishments, projects, key events, and
completed goals of the City. There was discussion on learning experiences.
Mayor Trevino recessed the work session for the evening at 8:30 p.m. and called the work session
back to order on January 15, 2005 at 8:00 a.m. with Council, Management Staff and Directors
present as recorded the previous evening.
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. Council and Staff identified and discussed political, economic, social, environmental, technology
and unknown factors affecting the future of the city and its growth. The Council and Staff were asked
to identify the most important uncertainties. Identified as most important were the Impact of North
Hills Mall, build out, aging business centers, aging infrastructure, rising health costs, South Grapevine
development and sales taxes. .
Mayor Trevino recessed the work session at 9:00 a.m. and called the work session back to order at
9:11 a.m. Council and Staff were asked to identify strengths, problems, opportunities, threats and
select the most important. The following were identified as the most important - strength - City Staff;
problem - redevelopment; opportunity - (two were noted as being important) North Hills Mall and the
construction of new public facilities; threat - downturn in economy.
The Council and Staff broke into groups and envisioned what writers and editors of different
magazines might say about North Richland Hills in the future. The groups created a coyer story of
their vision.
The work session was adjourned for lunch at 12:00 p.m. and was called back to order at 1 :00 p.m.
Possible goals for 2010 were discussed. Council consensus was to establish the following goals:
· Quality Community Development and Revitalization
· Efficient, Effective Transportation System
. Safety and Security
e. Financial Stability
· Preserve Positive City Image
. Quality of Life
Objectives and short term actions were developed to accomplish the established goals. After the
objectives were developed, they were ranked to establish highest priority, high priority and medium
priority. The following objectives and short term actions were established for each of the goals.
Goal: Quality Community Development & Revitalization
Objectives:
· Complete Implementation of South Grapevine Highway Study (Highest Priority)
· Complete & Implement Loop 820 Study Objectives (Highest Priority)
· Develop Build Out Strategy (High Priority)
· Expedite Development of North Hills Mall (High Priority)
· Create Rail Station Development Plan (Medium Priority)
Short Term Actions:
· Maximize Land Use Values
· Land Bank Property in Key Development Areas, if feasible
· Commit Public Funds to Stimulate Reinvestment
a .. Encourage More Businesses to Locate in North Richland Hills
_ Review/Update Ordinances
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e. Update Comprehensive Land Use Plan
· Facilitate Home Town Development
Goal: Quality of Life
Objectives:
· Develop, Maintain Sense of Community (High Priori~y)
· Maintain Parks Program at Current High Level (High Priority)
· Maintain Cultural Arts Program (Medium Priority)
· Expand & Improve Public Arts Program (Medium Priority)
· Complete, Implement Trails System Plan (Medium Priority)
· Encourage Volunteerism (Medium Priority)
Short Term Actions:
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Continue Concerts in the Park
Oktoberfest - South Side by NRH Village Center (formerly Richland Business Center)
Main Street Festival
Complete Implementation of Parks Master Plan
Complete Dog Park
Library South of 820
Promote and Increase Health & Wellness Programs/Opportunities
Relocate South Side Recreation Center
Rotate Summer Music Festival North/South Study
Continue Night of Holiday Magic
Goal: Preserve Positive City Image
Objectives:
· Continue Communication Flow to Citizens (Highest Priority)
· Construction of New Public Facilities (Medium Priority)
· Focus on and Recognize City Successes (Medium Priority)
Short Term Actions:
· Develop City Facilities Location Plan
· Conduct Citizens Survey of City Services
· Evaluate/Formalize Good Will Ambassadors Program
· Improve On-Line Services
· Build Public Facilities in HomeTown
· Create Programs that Facilitate Community Involvement
· Follow, Utilize Standards of City Image Study - Branding Efforts South Grapevine Hwy.
e · Continue Open Communication with Media
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e. Continue to Promote North Richland Hills to Outside World
· Continue to Hold Informative Meetings with Citizens on all Important Issues
Goal: Safety & Security
Objectives:
· Provide State of Art Pl!blic Safety Communications (Highest Priority)
· Provide Effective Police, Fire, Emergency Medical Services (High Priority)
· Maintain Low Response Times (Medium Priority)
· Improve Property Protection Classification Rating (Medium Priority)
Short Term Actions:
· Increase Fire Training & Education
· Hire & Retain Quality Public Safety Personnel
. Continue Fire Inspections
· Increase the Use of Web based Data for Safety & Security
· Enhance Community Involvement of Police Department and Fire Department Administrative
Staff - Be more Visible
_ .. Friendly, Open Employees - Provide Good Customer Service
_ Continue to Operate Police Department Where Laws are Enforced with Traffic Violations
Goal: Efficient Effective Transportation System
Objectives:
· Maintain Lead on Regional Rail Issues (Highest Priority)
· Maintain Leadership Role on Regional Transportation Issues (Highest Priority)
Short Term Actions:
· Improve Corridors Access & Appearance
· Evaluate 820 Impact on City Facilities
· Expand Street Maintenance in Older Neighborhoods
. Re-stripe Davis Boulevard
· Phase Traffic Signals (Improve Traffic Signal Phasing Along Major Corridors)
· Alternate Traffic Routes During Loop 820 Widening
· Maintain Increase Street Maintenance Funds (Capital Improvements Program)
· Implement Image Study with Transportation
· Smooth Intersections (Begin Developing Intersections Improvement Plan)
Goal: Financial Stability
4Ijectives:
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e. Maximize Grant Funding (Highest Priority)
· Maintain Cash Reserves Policy (Highest Priority)
· Maintain Current Tax Rate (High Priority)
· Continue Pay-As-You Go Where Possible (High Priority)
Short Term Actions:
· Examine Gas Drilling on City Property
· Continue Existing Budget Process
· Update Building and Equipment Replacement Plans
· Update Plan for Rebuilding Insurance Reserves
· Develop Technology Replacement Plan
· Continue to Monitor & Respond to Changes in Financial Trends
· Facilitate North Hills Mall Development
Mayor Trevino adjourned the work session on January 15, 2005 at 4:20 p.m.
APPROVED:
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Oscar Trevino - Mayor
ATTEST:
Patricia Hutson - City Secretary
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MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS,
TEXAS, HELD IN THE CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST
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PRE-COUNCIL SESSION
The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in Pre-Council session
on the 24th day of January, 2005 at 6:10 p.m. in the Pre-Council Room prior to the 7:00
regular Council meeting.
Present:
Oscar Trevino
David Whitson
John Lewis
Jo Cox
Suzy Compton
JoAnn Johnson
Nancy Bielik
Timothy J. Welch
Staff Members: Larry J. Cunningham
Richard Torres
Ogden Bo Bass
Karen Bostic
Alicia Richardson
George Staples
John Pitstick
Larry Koonce
Mike Curtis
Mary Edwards
Dave Green
Drew Corn
Dave Pendley
John Lynn
Thomas Powell
Kyle Spooner
Carrie Poston
Chris Swartz
Call to Order
Mayor
Mayor Pro T em
Councilman
Councilwoman
Councilwoman
Councilwoman
Councilwoman
Councilman
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
Assistant City Manager
Managing Director Administrative/Fiscal Services
Assistant City Secretary
City Attorney
Director of Development
Finance Director
Public Works Director
Public Information Officer
Director of Planning
Budget Director
Building Official
Interim Police Chief
Support Services Director
Information Services Director
Assistant Information Services Director
Aquatic Park Manager
Mayor Trevino called the Pre-Council meeting to order at 6: 1 0 p.m.
1. Discuss items from Regular January 24. 2005 City Council Meeting
Councilman Lewis advised he had a question on agenda item number 9 - GN 2005-
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Mayor Trevino advised Councilman Lewis the next pre-council item deals with agenda
item number 9 and would allow council to ask questions.
2. IR 2005-014 Discuss Revision to Section 14-1 of the Code of Ordinances Relatinq
to the Definition of Massaqe Establishments - Ordinance No. 2818 <Aaenda Item
No. 08>
Building Official Dave Pendley advised council the 76th Texas Legislature, effective
September 1, 1999, approved new regulatiOns for license therapeutic massage
establishments and therapeutic massage therapists. The North Richland Hills City
Code did not currently recognize the status of a state licensed "Massage Therapy
Establishment" or a state licensed "Massage Therapist". This omission imposes
requirements which are more restrictive than those currently imposed on the remainder
of the health care activities, including massage therapy schools. Ordinance No. 2818
incorporates state statue, as passed by the 76th Texas Legislature, and will exempt
licensed massage therapy establishments, massage therapy schools, and massage
therapists from the more restrictive provisions applied to non-licensed establishments.
3. IR 2005-015 Discuss Political and Weekend Advertisina Sign Revisions to the North
Richland Hills Sign Reaulations - Ordinance No. 2819 <Aaenda Item No. 09>
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Mr. Pendley outlined staff's suggested changes as proposed in Ordinance No. 2819
Section 13.C(6)f modified to further clarify that signs containing a primarily political
message which are larger than 36 square feet and taller than 8 feet, are not to be
considered a political sign and are subject to all other sign requirements (including
permits). This amendment will also prevent the location of these larger sign types in
residential zoning districts when prohibited by other sections of the sign regulations.
Section 13.C(6)a amended to grant city personnel the authority to remove, without
prior notice, political signs located within the public right-of-way if the Director of Public
Works or his/her designee determines that a sign(s) constitutes a safety or traffic
hazard.
Section 13.C(6U revised to provide clarification that no portion of a political sign can be
located closer than three feet from the back of curb; nor may they be placed in the right-
of-way adjacent to publicly owned land (excluding roads) which can cause the
misperception that such signs are sponsored by the entity owning such adjacent
property.
13.C(9)(a) amended to prohibit the placement of weekend advertising signs in the right-
of-way adjacent to publicly owned land (excluding roads).
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Council asked questions on the following: notification to candidate when signs are
removed for safety issues, definition of property owner when they are adjacent to
political signs; clarification of what and how city staff will remove a sign that poses a
safety issue. and what department would enforce political signs that pose safety
hazards.
Staff advised signs removed for safety concerns will be overseen by the Public Works
Department. If a sign has to be removed, the candidate or committee will be notified by
City staff. If able, City staff will move political sign to bring it into compliance and out of
the sight triangle.
Mayor Trevino advised council when motion is made it should include any modifications
they want in the ordinance.
4. IR 2005..,013 Discuss Impact Fees and the Updatina Process <Aaenda No. 10>
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Public Works Director Mike Curtis summarized Impact Fees and the updating process.
The State Legislature passed Senate Bill 243 which describes the procedure all
municipalities shall follow to implement an impact fee. An impact fee is defined as a
charge or assessment imposed by a subdivision against new development in order to
generate revenue for funding or recouping the costs of capital improvements
necessitated by and attributable to such development. Mr. Curtis advised council the
City has been collecting water and wastewater impact fees on new service connections
since June 1990 in accordance with State Law. The City is required by State Law to
review the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and impact fees every five years and update
if necessary, with the maximum time frame between updates being 10 years. Mr. Curtis
advised the City's last update was performed in 1997. Mr. Curtis explained the three
key components of an impact fee update.
Land Use Assumptions - consist of the growth trends, development patterns and
population projections. The basis for many of these assumptions is the City's
Comprehensive Land Use Plan. This plan represents the type of development
the City is expecting to occur in the City.
Impact Fee CIP - represents the capital improvements required to provide water
and sewer service to the areas of the City that are projected to develop during
the next 10 years.
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Maximum Allowable Impact Fee - Chapter 395 of the Texas Local Government
Code states that the maximum impact fee may not exceed the amount
determined by dividing the total cost of capital improvements needed by the total
number of service units attributed to new development during the impact fee
eligibility period, less a credit to account for water and wastewater revenues and
property taxes used to finance the capital improvements. The law allows this
credit to be equal to one half (%) the maximum calculated impact fee.
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Adjournment
Mayor Trevino announced at 6:49 p.m. that the Council would adjourn to the regular
Council meeting.
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order January 24, 2005 at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present:
Oscar Trevino
David Whitson
John Lewis
Jo Cox
Suzy Compton
JoAnn Johnson
Nancy Bielik
Timothy J. Welch
Mayor
Mayor Pro T em
Councilman
Councilwoman
Councilwoman
Councilwoman
Councilwoman
Councilman
Staff:
Larry J. Cunningham
Ogden Bo Bass
Alicia Richardson
George Staples
City Manager
Assistant City Manager
Assistant City Secretary
Attorney
2.
INVOCATION
Students from Smithfield Middle School led the invocation.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Students from Smithfield Middle School led the invocation.
4.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
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CERTIFCIATE OF RECOGNITION - SEAN LYNCH, DAVID CLINES, 80 GREEN
Mayor Trevino, Councilman Lewis and Neighborhood Services Joann Stout presented
certificates to Sean Lynch, David Clines and Bo Green in recognition of their bravery
assistance given to a North Richland Hills citizen.
5.
CITIZENS PRESENTATION
Ms. Patricia Christopher, 6708 Tabor Street, advised she had not received a response
from the City Manager regarding her citizens presentation comments at the January 10,
2005 City Council meeting. Ms. Christopher voiced her concerns with the manner in
which the city is handling Lucille Stevens.
Mayor Trevino referred question to City Manager Larry Cunningham.
Mr. Cunningham advised that a letter had been sent to Ms. Christopher and that she
should be receiving the letter this week.
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Mayor Trevino asked staff to read response mailed to Ms. Christopher at the next
council meeting during announcements and information.
Mr. Ken Sapp, 8312 Thornway Court, asked the city for clarification regarding
comments posted on a website column which claims Mayor Trevino directed no verbal
contact between staff and council.
Mayor Trevino asked staff to prepare a response for Mr. Sapp and that response be
read at the next council meeting during announcements and information.
6.
REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
None.
7.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVED
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B. GN 2005-008 AUTHORIZE APPLICATION FOR EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL
FUND GRANT - RESOLUTION NO. 2005-005
C. GN 2005-009 CALLING MAY 7,2005 CITY COUNCIL ELECTION - RESOLUTION
NO. 2005-006
D. PU 2005-001 AWARD BID FOR 2005-YEAR MODEL VEHICLES TO LYNN SMITH
CHEVROLET IN THE AMOUNT OF $293,291; FRIEND.L Y CHEVROLET IN THE
AMOUNT OF $66,979 AND CAPITAL CHEVROLET IN THE AMOUNT OF $40,754
COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. COUNCILMAN LEWIS
SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
8.
GN 2005-010 APPROVE ORDINANCE REVISING SECTION 14-1 OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES RELATING TO THE DEFINITION OF MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENTS-
ORDINANCE NO. 2818
APPROVED
The proposed ordinance will bring North Richland Hills City Code current with State Law
regarding licensing of therapeutic massage establishments and therapeutic massage
therapists.
Building Official Dave Pendley summarized the request and was available to answer
questions.
MAYOR PRO TEM WHITSON MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE No. 2818 AND GN 2005-010.
COUNCILMAN WELCH SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
9.
GN 2005-011 APPROVE ORDINANCE REVISING SECTIONS 13.C(6) AND
13.C(9)(G) OF ORDINANCE 2374 AS AMENDED, THE SIGN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS RELATING TO POLITICAL SIGNS AND
WEEKEND ADVERTISING SIGNS - ORDINANCE NO. 2819
APPROVED
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The proposed ordinance is an ongoing effort to uphold safety and to clarify the City's
sign regulations as they relate to political signs and weekend advertising signs.
Ordinance No. 2819 includes the following amendments:
Section 13.C(6) f - modified to clarify signs containing primarily a political message and
are larger than 36 square feet and taller than 8 feet will not be considered as political
signs and will be subject to other sign requirements that may require a permit. This
amendment will also prevent signs larger than 36 square feet and taller than 8 feet from
being located in residential areas.
Section 13.C(6)g - grants city personnel the authority to remove, without prior notice,
political signs located within the public right-of-way if the Director of Public works or
his/her designee determines sign(s) constitutes a safety or traffic hazard.
Section 13. C(6)i - clarifies that no portion of a political sign can be located closer than
three feet from the back of curb and they may not be placed in the right-of-way adjacent
to publicly owned land (excluding roads)
Section 13.C(9)(g) - prohibits the placement of weekend advertising signs in the right-
of-way adjacent to publicly owned land (excluding roads).
Councilwoman Bielik asked staff if there would be written guidelines regarding the
removal of signs as referred in section 6(g). Councilwoman Bielik also requested that
ordinance refer to the written guidelines.
Mr. Cunningham advised council staff could attach guidelines to the ordinance. Mr.
Cunningham advised council staffs intention was to include information in candidate
application packets provided by the City Secretary.
COUNCILMAN LEWIS MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 2819, SUBJECT TO A COUPLE OF
CHANGES THAT WERE BROUGHT ABOUT BY COUNCIL INQUIRIES IN PRE-COUNCIL, PAGE 2 OF 4 -
ITEM B READS NO PERMITS SHALL BE REQUIRED FOR ANY POLITICAL SIGNS, BE AMENDED TO
ADD THE WORDS AS DEFINED IN SECTION A ABOVE (LIMITATIONS OF CERTAIN SIZES AND
PLACEMENT OF SIGNS WITHOUT THE NEED OF PERMITS); WOULD ALSO LIKE TO STRIKE ITEM F
ON SAME PAGE, THOSE WORDS THAT ARE IN PARENTHESIS, WHICH READ AND THEREFORE ARE
NOT POLITICAL SIGNS AS DEFINED THEREIN; AND THIRD UNDER ITEM G WOULD LIKE TO ADD TO
THE LAST LINE THAT THE PUBLIC WORKS OR HIS DESIGNEE CONSTITUTE A SAFETY OR TRAFFIC
HAZARD MAY BE REMOVED OR RELOCATED IF FEASIBLE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE AND MEET Ms.
BEILlK'S REQUEST THAT WRITTEN GUIDELINES BE ATTACHED TO THE ORDINANCE FOR CITY
EMPLOYEES. MAYOR PRO TEM WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
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10.
GN 2005-012 RESCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING DATE FOR LAND USE
ASSUMPTIONS, IMPACT FEE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN AND IMPACT
FEES
APPROVED
MAYOR PRO TEM WHITSON MOVED TO SET THE DATE FOR THE PUBLIC HEARING TO BE
CONDUCTED ON MARCH 14, 2005 COUNCIL MEETING ON OR ABOUT 7:00 P.M. FOR THE LAND
USE ASSUMPTIONS, IMPACT FEE CIP PLAN AND IMPACT FEE RATES. COUNCILWOMAN BIEUK
SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
11.
GN 2005-013 APPOINTMENT OF BOARD MEMBER TO REINVESTMENT ZONE
NUMBER ONE (TIF NO.1) AND REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER TWO (TIF NO.2)
APPROVED
COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED TO APPOINT COUNCILMAN WELCH TO REINVESTMENT ZONE
NUMBER ONE (TlF No.1) AND COUNCILWOMAN COMPTON TO REINVESTMENT ZONE NUMBER
Two (TIF No.2). COUNCILMAN LEWIS SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-1 WITH COUNCILMEN LEWIS, WELCH AND MAYOR PRO TEM
WHITSON AND COUNCILWOMEN COX, COMPTON AND JOHNSON VOTING FOR AND
COUNCILWOMAN BIELlK VOTING AGAINST.
12.
GN 2005-014 APPOINTMENT TO NAMING BOARD
APPROVED
MAYOR PRO TEM WHITSON MOVED TO APPROVE MAYOR TREVINO'S NOMINATION OF
COUNCILWOMAN COMPTON TO THE NAMING BOARD. COUNCILMAN WELCH SECONDED THE
MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-1 WITH COUNCILMEN LEWIS, WELCH AND MAYOR PRO TEM
WHITSON AND COUNCILWOMEN COMPTON, JOHNSON AND BIELlK VOTING FOR AND
COUNCILWOMAN COX VOTING AGAINST.
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13.
PU 2005-0002 AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH
BLANK SLATE ADVERTISING FOR A CREATIVE ADVERTISING CONTRACT IN
THE AMOUNT OF $35,000 FOR SERVICES AT NRH20 FAMILY WATER PARK-
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-007
APPROVED
Blank Slate was awarded a contract in February 2004 to provide creative marketing
services for NRH20 Family Water Park during the 2004 season. Staff is requesting that
Blank Slate be awarded the contract for NRH20 Family Water Park for the 2005
season. Blank Slate will establish brand guidelines to provide consistent image
development for advertising and marketing. A fee has been negotiated between staff
and Blank Slate which will include strategy development, branding, concepting, design,
copywriting and production of all the waterpark's advertisements.
Park and Recreation Director Vickie Loftice summarized request and was available to
answer questions from council.
COUNCILWOMAN COMPTON MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION No. 2005-007.
COUNCILWOMAN BIEUK SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
14.
PU 2005-003 APPROVE CONTRACT RENEWAL OF MICROSOFT ENTERPRISE
AGREEMENT WITH SHI GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS - RESOLUTION NO. 2005-008
APPROVED
Software House International (SHI) Governmental Solutions was awarded a contract in
September 2001 , which enrolled the City in an enterprise agreement with Microsoft
Corporation. The contract was a three-year term volume licensing agreement which
included Microsoft licensing and software upgrades for desktop computers. The current
agreement expired November 30,2004 with a gO-day enrollment renewal period. Staff
is recommending that council approve Resolution No. 2005-008 authorizing the City
Manager to sign the Microsoft Agreement with SHI Government Solutions on behalf of
the City.
Information Services Director Kyle Spooner summarized item and was available to
answer questions.
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January 24, 2005
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MAYOR PRO TEM WHITSON MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION No. 2005-008 AND PU 2005-
003. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7..0.
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PU 2005-004 AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES CONTRACT WITH DAVIS & DAVIS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,500
FOR ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE CATERING BUILDING AT
NRH20 - RESOLUTION NO. 2005-009
APPROVED
The NRH20 Family Aquatic Park CIP Budget includes funding for the design and
construction of the food and catering building. The 600 square foot building win be
located near the existing group pavilion located in the northern area of the park. The
building will be designed specifically to meet the catering needs of group guests.
Requests for professional architectural services were advertised and three proposals
were received. The proposals were reviewed by a selection committee based on
various criteria. The selection committee, after thorough evaluation, has selected Davis
e and Davis, Inc. to perform the necessary professional and technical services.
Ms. Loftice summarized item and was available to answer questions.
COUNCILMAN WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE PU 2005-004. COUNCILWOMAN BIELlK SECONDED
THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
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INFORMATION AND REPORTS
Councilwoman Johnson made the following announcements.
The NRH Office of Emergency Management and the National Weather Service will host
a free Severe Weather Seminar on Saturday, January 29, at the Richland High School
auditorium. The seminar is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 1 :30 p.m. It will include formal
presentations and displays on family preparedness, storm spotting, amateur radio,
emergency response teams and more. For more information, please call 817-427-6900.
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The NRH Recreation Center will host its 14th Annual Daddy/Daughter Valentine's
Dance on Saturday, February 5. For ticket information, please call 817-427-6600.
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January 24, 2005
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The NRH Recreation Center is hosting a Winter Break Camp February 7 - 11 to
coincide with Birdville lSD's Winter Break. Throughout the week, campers will explore
different aspects of winter through games, art and field trips. For registration
information, please call 817-427-6600.
Kudos Korner
Every Council Meeting, we spotlight our employees for the great things they do.
An e-mail was received regarding Officer Tom Cleveland from an NRH couple thanking
Officer Cleveland for the way they were treated during an auto accident. It was their first
accident in 60 years and Officer Cleveland made a bad situation a little better.
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 7:41 p.m.
Oscar Trevino - Mayor
ATTEST:
Patricia Hutson - City Secretary
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Department: Planning Department
Council Meeting Date: 2/14/05
Subject: Consideration of a Request from Terry and Kathy Martin to Agenda Number: FP 2005-01
Approve the Final Plat of Lots 2 & 3, Block 1 Green Valley Addition (Located in the 7800 Block
of Green Valley Drive - .721 acres).
Case Summary: The purpose of this final plat is to prepare two sites for the construction of
single family residences.
Zoning of Site: This site was rezoned to the "R-2" Residential District in November of
2004 (ref. ZC 2004-06).
Comprehensive Plan: The Comprehensive Plan depicts low density residential uses for
this area. The proposed zoning is consistent with the Plan.
Thoroughfare Plan: Both proposed lots front on Green Valley Drive. The Thoroughfare
Plan designates Green Valley Drive as a 2-lane, undivided, minor collector street (C2U)
requiring a minimum 60' of Right-Of Way (ROW). The plat indicates a portion of the existing
ROW for Green Valley Drive is less than 60' in width. Green Valley is a fully improved street
with curb/gutter and sidewalks on both sides of the street. Research indicates that when the
Bridlewood Addition was developed in 1992 (south side of street), the full width ROW
dedication for Green Valley Drive was not required. Because Green Valley is fully improved,
no additional ROW dedication is required.
Preliminary Plat: A preliminary plat for this site and other surrounding property was
approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission in October of 2004 (ref. PP 2004-06).
Staff Review: The Development Review Committee has reviewed the plat and has
determined that it complies with the approved Preliminary Plat. Attached is a staff memo
recommending that this final plat be placed on the Planning and Zoning Commission and City
Council Agendas for consideration.
Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendation: The Planning and Zoning
Commission at their meeting on January 20,2005 recommended approval of FP 2005-01 by a
vote of 7-0.
Recommendation: Approve the Final Plat of Lots 2 & 3, Block 1 Green Valley Addition.
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Final Plat, FP2005-01
DATE:
January 3, 2005
Public Works has reviewed the [mal plat submitted to this office on December 13, 2004. All of
Public Works' requirements have been met. We recommend placement on the next Planning &
Zoning meeting agenda. Upon approval from the Planning & Zoning Commission, we
recommend placement on the subsequent City Council meeting agenda.
cc:
Lance Barton, P.E., Public Works Assistant Director
Dave Green, Director of Planning
Surveyor: Charles B. Hooks, Jr., Loyd Bransom Surveyors, Inc., via fax
Engineer: Owen D Long & Associates, via fax
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CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM TERRY AND KATHY MARTIN TO
APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 2 & 3, BLOCK 1 GREEN VALLEY
ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 7800 BLOCK OF GREEN VALLEY DRIVE-
0.721 ACRE).
APPROVED
The purpose of this final plat is to create two lots for the purpose of building
residential structures on the lots. Public Works comments have been met. Staff
recommends approval.
Mr. Shiflet, seconded by Mr. Schopper, motioned to approve FP 2005-01.
The motion was approved unanimously (7-0).
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Department: PlanninQ Department
Council Meeting Date: 2/14/05
Subject: Consideration of a Request from Advent Inc. to Approve Agenda Number: RP 2005-01
the Replat of Lots 5R1A & 5R1 B, Block 1 NRH Industrial Park Addition (Located at 6625
Industrial Park Boulevard - 35.035 acres).
Case Summary: The purpose of this replat is to divide the existing single lot into two lots for
the purpose of sale and (re)development. Since this request does not involve a residential
subdivision, state law does not require a public hearing for consideration.
Zoning of Site: "1-2" Medium Industrial.
Existing Site Conditions:
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Lot 5R1 B is vacant. Lot 5R1A.contains the formal Kimberly Clark
Comprehensive Plan: The Comprehensive Plan depicts industrial uses for Lot 5R1A and
both industrial and commercial uses for Lot 5R1 B. At this time the applicant has not proposed a
specific use for either lot, however, the existing "1-2" Medium Industrial zoning would allow a wide
range of commercial and industrial uses.
Thoroughfare Plan: The site has frontage on Industrial Park Boulevard, Tecnol Boulevard and
Rufe Snow Drive. The Thoroughfare Plan designates both Industrial Park Boulevard and Tecnol
Boulevard as 4-lane, undivided, major collector streets (C4U) requiring 68' of Right-Of-Way
(ROW). Rufe Snow Drive is a designated seven-lane, undivided, major arterial (P7U) requiring
130' of Right Of-Way. No additional ROW dedication is required for Rufe Snow Drive and the
street has recently been constructed to it's ultimate pavement design. Tecnol and Industrial
Boulevards are also constructed to their ultimate pavements designs. No additional ROW
dedications are required for these streets by this plat.
Staff Review: Attached is a letter from the Public Works Department stating that all plat
requirements have been met and the plat is recommended for placement on the Council's
agenda.
Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendation: The Planning and Zoning
Commission at their meeting on January 20, 2005 recommended approval of RP 2005-01 by a
vote of 7-0.
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Recommendation: Approve the Replat of Lots 5R1A & 5R1B, Block 1 NRH Industrial
Addition.
Review Schedule:
Application: 12/17/04
Final Hearing: 2/14/05
CITY COUNCIL ACTION ITEM
Total Review Time: 8 weeks
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Donna Jackson, Planner
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SUBJECT: N.R.H. INDUSTRIAL PARK ADDITION;
Block 1, Lots 5R1A and 5R1 B
DATE:
January 6, 2005
Public Works has reviewed the final plat submitted to this office on December 13, 2004.
All of Public Works' requirements have been met. We recommend placement on the
next Planning & Zoning Meeting agenda. Upon approval from the Planning & Zoning
Commission, we recommend placement on the subsequent City Council Meeting
agenda.
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Dave Green, Director of Planning
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CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM ADVENT INC. TO APPROVE THE
REPLAT OF LOTS 5R1A & 5R1B, BLOCK 1, N.R.H.INDUSTRIAL PARK
(LOCATED AT 6625 INDUSTRIAL PARK BOULEVARD - 35.035 ACRES).
APPROVED
This property is zoned industrial which is consistent with the Comprehensive
Land Use Plan. The property was previously in two lots, then replatted to one lot
and now the applicant is requesting a change back to two lots. Staff
recommends approval.
Mr. Sapp, seconded by Mr. Bowen, motioned to approve RP 2005-01. The
motion was approved unanimously (7-0).
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Department: Planninç¡ Department
Council Meeting Date: 2/14/04
Subject: Consideration of a Request by Genesis Desiqn Group. Inc. Agenda Number: SP 2004-04
for Site Plan Approval of a Proposed Insurance Office Building on Lot 1, Block 1 Country Place
Estates (Located at 7958 Davis Boulevard).
Case Summary: The purpose of this request is to seek approval of a site plan for a new
insurance office building at the above address. The Zoning Ordinance requires that all
new, non-residential uses within 200' of residentially-zoned areas or areas shown to be
residential on the Comprehensive Plan must have a site plan approved by the Planning
Commission and City Council. This site is located immediately adjacent to the residential
portion of Country Place Estates. Site Plan approval is not a public hearing process and
does not require notification of adjacent property owners or posting of a sign on the
property.
Existing Site Conditions: The site is currently vacant and is characterized by
numerous mature trees.
Existing Zoning: "NS" Neighborhood Services
Comprehensive Plan: The Comprehensive Plan notes retail uses for this area. The
proposed use and existing zoning are consistent with the Plan.
Adjacent Zoning I Land Use:
North: "U" Institutional/Vacant (owned by TXU)
East: "R3" / Country Place Estates Addition (under construction)
South: "NS" Neighborhood Services / Vacant
West: "PD Planned Development, "AG" Agricultural" I Senior Independent living
facility, vacant
Site design Features: The following features are noted on the site, landscape and
building elevation plans.
Building Design and Materials:
· A 3000 square foot, single story office building oriented to Davis Boulevard;
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· Exhibits residential-style architecture with 8: 12 roof pitch;
· Building materials are brick and stone veneer;
· Roof is comprised of architectural shingles;
· Building architecture and materials are similar to other offices proposed along this
section of Davis Boulevard
Access and Parking:
· Access to the site from Davis Boulevard is provided by a single 50' wide driveway that
serves as a common access point to this project and adjacent commercial lots;
· A 24' Fire and Access Lane (shared with Lot 2 on the south side) provides access to
the site. This access/fire lane easement will be dedicated by separate instrument;
· A total of 14 parking spaces are shown (10 required);
· A 5' sidewalk (extension from adjacent properties) is provided along the Davis
Boulevard frontage. Portions of the sidewalk extend out of the Davis Boulevard ROW
(to avoid a drainage structure) onto the site. This extension area will be dedicated by
separate instrument.
Landscaping and Screening:
· A 15' landscape setback is provided along the Davis Boulevard frontage while a 15'
landscape buffer is provide along the north and east boundaries of the site;
· The site makes judicious use of existing large caliper Oak trees in both the front, rear
and side landscaped areas. These trees are augmented by additional new trees in
both areas;
· Approximately 61.55% of the site is landscaped versus a minimum 15% required;
· An existing six foot, pre-cast, masonry wall (stone design) is located along the rear
property line;
· Screening walls for the dumpster pad will be constructed with the same materials as
the rear screening wall.
Signage and Lighting:
· Building elevations indicate no signage attached to the building;
· A monument sign is proposed along the Davis Boulevard frontage in front of the
proposed building. The sign is primarily masonry construction and meets all ordinance
requirements in terms of size and display area;
· Two, 12' ornamental light standards are proposed south and southwest of the building.
The light standard design is identical to the ornamental lighting utilized and approved
on adjacent office projects.
Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendation: The Planning and Zoning
Commission at their meeting on January 20, 2005, recommended approval of SP 2004-04
by a vote of 7-0.
Staff Recommendation: Approve SP 2004-04.
Review Schedule:
Application:
11/16/04
Final Hearing: 2/14/05
Total Review Time: 12 weeks
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Donna Jackson, Planner
Caroline Waggoner, Engineer Associate rJ)
Country Place Estates Addition; Block 1 Lots 1)(
Site Plan, SP2004-04
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SUBJECT:
Public Works has reviewed the Site Plan submitted to this office on January 6, 2005. We
have no objections to the site plan as shown.
Note: the engineer has been made aware that our acceptance of the site plan does not
constitute construction plan approval.
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Lance Barton, P.E., Public Works Assistant Director
Dave Green, Planning Director
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CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST BY BLAKE KITCH OF GENESIS DESIGN
GROUP, INC. ON BEHALF OF VIC MCCLANE STATE FARM INSURANCE
FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL OF A PROPOSED OFFICE BUILDING ON LOT
1, BLOCK 1, COUNTRY PLACE ESTATES, LOCATED IN THE 7900 BLOCK
OF DAVIS BOULEVARD - .6309 ACRES).
APPROVED
The basis for this request is that the property located immediately east of this site
is zoned residential. When a commercial tract is developed immediately
adjacent to residential property, site plan approval is required before the Planning
and Zoning Commission and the City Council. This is an office building for an
insurance company and the proposed structures have residential characteristics
with enhanced roof pitch, masonry, and stone accents along the front and back.
The applicant is proposing landscaping in addition to good use of existing trees.
Staff recommends approval.
Blake Kitch, Genesis Design Group, Inc., was present representing the applicant,
Vic McClane.
Ms. Cole, seconded by Mr. Wood, motioned to approve SP 2004-04. The
motion was approved unanimously (7-0).
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. Department: Information Services
Council Meeting Date: 2/14/2005
Subject: Authorize the City Manaqer to execute a Contract for Fiber Agenda Number: GN 2005-015
Optic Cable Construction with Charter Communications, Inc.
- Resolution No. 2005 - 010
At the March 15, 1999 meeting, Council approved the transfer of the cable television
franchise agreement from Marcus Cable to Charter Communications, Inc. The cable
franchise agreement included the continued support of the City's I-Net (High speed fiber
optic cable network used by City computers and phone system to communicate between
City facilities) to existing public facilities and provided procedures for the City requesting 1_
Net fiber construction to serve new public facilities. In accordance with the procedures
outlined in the franchise agreement, the City requested Charter Communications provide
conceptual plans and costs for I-Net fiber construction to connect Fire Station #1, located
at 8001 Shady Wood Drive, and Fire Station #4, located at 7245 Hightower Drive, to the
City's computer data network. Charter responded to the City's request providing
conceptual plans for the construction of 5.15 miles of aerial and .12 miles of underground
fiber for $56,282.20.
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As a result of this project, both facilities would be provided with access to the City's
computer systems including all public safety systems and functions such as dispatching
and incident reporting. This would also provide fire personnel the ability to conduct
research and monitor weather, and provide access to rip and run printing, city email and
city file servers. Additionally, this positions the City for future advancements such as an
automated tone out system, perimeter security enhancements, linking all fuel systems to a
central point and mobile data computer access points.
This project was submitted by Information Services and approved by Council in the FY
2004-05 Capital Projects Budget. Staff is requesting Council authorize the City Manager
to execute the contract with Charter Communications, Inc. for the construction of fiber optic
network to connect Fire Station #1 and Fire Station #4 to the City's computer data network.
Recommendation: To approve Resolution No. 2005 - 010.
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BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, that:
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The City Manager is hereby authorized to execute the contract with Charter
Communications, Inc. for the construction of fiber optic network to connect Fire Station #1
located at 8001 Shady Wood Drive, and Fire Station #4, located at 7245 Hightower Drive, to
the City's computer data network as the act and deed of the City.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 14th day of February, 2005.
APPROVED:
Oscar Trevino
Mayor
ATTEST:
Patricia Hutson, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Attorney for the City
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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AGREEMENT FOR INSTALLATION OF FIBER OPTIC CABLE TO NEW
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS SITES
STATE OF TEXAS §
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COUNTY OF TARRANT §
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS
The parties to this Agreement are Charter Communications, Inc. (hereinafter "Charter"),
and the City of North Richland Hills, Tarrant County, Texas (hereinafter "City"), and enter into
the following:
~EREAS, Charter holds a franchise issued by City to provide cable television service
which franchise includes provisions for Charter to provide I-NET service with City to reimburse
Charter for"the cost of installing I-NET fibers; and
WHEREAS, Charter has provided City estimates of the cost of providing I-NET service
to interconnect City's new sites with its existing sites.
WITNESSETH
1. Charter agrees to provide all materials, including fiber optic fibers, and labor
necessary to connect Fire Station #1 located at 8001 Shady Wood Drive, North Richland Hills,
Texas, and Fire Station #4 located at 7245 Hightower Drive, North Richland Hills, Texas, with
City's I-NET communications network at a common demarcation point which shall be the fiber
splice enclosure located at City's existing facility at 7202 Dick Fisher Drive South. Charter
agrees to provide City documentation, detailed design maps, and a final project folder to City
upon completion of the project. Charter agrees to provide a contact name and telephone numbers
to City for service in the case of an emergency occurring during the construction period. Charter
agrees to maintain the fiber optic lines and connections. Charter's responsibility for construction
and maintenance shall be between the fiber tennination panels at each of the two fire stations and
the common demarcation point described above.
2. City agrees to reimburse Charter for the project as described in Exhibit A hereto.
City agrees to require its general contractor on the two fire station sites described herein to
provide two fiber strands from its existing fiber ring for the purpose of interconnecting the two
new sites and to grant Charter access to the two new sites and the common demarcation point for
the purpose of interconnecting the new facilities to the existing network. City shall be
responsible for all equipment required from the fiber tennination panel output into the City's
facilities.
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This Agreement was approved in its entirety at the meeting of the City Council of the
City of North Richland Hills on the 14th day of, February 2005, by a majority vote of the
Council.
By:
ATTEST:
Patricia Hutson, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
George A. Staples, Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Kyle Spooner, Infonnation Services Director
Fiber Optic Cable Agreement - Page 2
CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
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CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Larry J. Cunningham, City Manager
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION - EXHIBIT A
1. The WORK is located in North Richland Hills, Texas, and consists generally of:
a. Construction of approximately 5.15 miles of aerial and .12 miles of underground .
fiber optic cable plant tied into the existing City I-Net.
b.
The rebuild of approximately NtA miles of aerial and NtA
underground coaxial cable television plant,
miles of
c. The retrofit/upgrade of approximately Nt A miles of aerial and Nt A
miles of underground coaxial cable television plant,
d. Construction cost total $ 56.282.20 breakdown as follows, Labor $ 38,658.59 and
Materials $ 17,623.61. Inclusive of all pole permitting and make ready.
e. The fiber construction will consist of a 48-count fiber on the express route from.
the demarcation point at the service center to the splice enclosure location, TBD.
f. The fiber cable for the lateral feed(s) to each facility will be a 6-count from the
splice enclosure to the FTP (fiber termination panel).
g. All fiber splicing from the demarcation point to termination will be the sole
responsibility of Charter Communications, Inc.
h.
Charter Communications, Inc. shall not commence the work until receipt of
funds from the City of North Richland Hills.
2. Contractor shall commence the WORK on approval of project by the designated project
manager and complete the WORK no later than April 13,2005.
B. SAFETY
\125/2005
It is the policy of Charter Communications to provide safe and healthy working conditions for all
its employees and to provide protection for the general public.
Charter Communications believes that no job or service is so important or urgent that time cannot
be taken by all concerned to perfonn the job in a safe manner.
Contractor shall establish and maintain safe and healthy working procedures which all its
employees, representatives, agents and subcontractors are expected to follow.
All WORK performed by Contractor shall to be done in accordance with federal, state and local
regulations (such as OSHA, NESC and NHTSA) and Charter Communications safety
standards.
Before commencing the work, Contractor shall notify the Project Manager of any hazardous
material to which Charter Communications employees may be exposed during the course
of the WORK.
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PERFORMANCE ACCEPTANCE
Contractor shall perform and document a Proof-of-Performance of all newly constructed and
retrofitted plant, in accordance with Charter Communications specifications.
1. At a minimum the longest three end of lines per node shall be used for the Proof of
Performance measurements and system evaluation.
2. For any end ofline not meeting Charter performance specifications, Contractor
shall provide Charter the results of a root cause analysis and corrective actions
required to meet the performance specifications.
3. Should Contractor be required to repair a system problem other than Contractor's,
Charter and Contractor shall agree to the Scope of Work and price prior to Contractor
commencing such repair work.
4. Charter's review and acceptance of the Proof-of-Performance shall constitute acceptance
of the plant from the Contractor..
DISCREPANCIES
Contractor shall correct and repair any discrepancy within three (3) calendar days following
notification of the discrepancy from the Project Manager. Charter Communications shall
honor the three (3) correction/repair timeline to the maximum extent possible; however,
operational circumstances may require correction/repair of the discrepancy within the
same day the contractor is notified of same. Contractor's cooperation is expected when
the situation dictates same day correction.
Scope of Work- Outside Cable Plant Construction
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CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department: Inspections Department
Council Meeting Date: 2/14/2005
Subject: Approve Resolution for Safety And Traffic Guidelines as Agenda Number: GN2005-016
they Relate to Political Signs - Resolution No. 2005 - 011
CASE SUMMARY:
Per Council direction, staff is requesting ratification of guidelines that may be used as a tool
for the relocation or removal of political signs placed in areas that may cause a safety or traffic
hazard. The guidelines will provide the Public Works Director and staff with consistent
procedures for removing or correcting inappropriately placed signs.
In general, the Public Works Director (or designee) will respond to complaints regarding a
hazard being caused by a political sign(s) to determine if a hazard truly exists. If a hazard is
confirmed, one attempt will be made by phone to contact the party responsible for the sign;
then the Public Works Director or his designee will attempt to relocate the sign in a close
proximity to its original location if the hazard can be eliminated. If the political sign is
determined to be a safety/traffic hazard and cannot be relocated to an area that would
eliminate the hazard, the sign will be removed. Once relocated or removed, the party(ies)
responsible for the sign will be contacted in writing with information that the sign was
relocated or removed.
Political signs that have been deemed a safety/traffic hazard and removed by staff, must be
retrieved within seven days after the election or termination of the candidacy (whichever
comes first) or they will be disposed of by the City.
RECOMMENDATION: To approve the guidelines for the relocation or removal of political
signs that are considered a safety or traffic hazard.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2005-011
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
REGARDING THE REMOVAL AND/OR RELOCATION OF SIGNS IN
PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY.
WHEREAS, the City Council heretofore amended its ordinance concerning signs in public
right-of-way and providing for relocation or removal of signs which, in the
opinion of the Director of Public Works, creates a hazard to safety; and
WHEREAS, the Council mandated the development of standards for such removal or
relocation; and
WHEREAS, staffhas developed standards and desires to obtain counsel review and approval
thereof; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND
HILLS, TEXAS:
Section 1:
The attachment hereto is hereby approved.
AND IT IS SO RESOLVED
Passed on the 14th day of February, 2005.
CITY OF NORTH RlCHLAND HILLS
By:
ATTEST:
Oscar Trevino, Mayor
Patricia Hutson, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
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The Public Works Director or his designee will respond to all complaints covering
the potential of safety or traffic hazards caused by the location of political signs. A
visual inspection will be made by the Public Works Director or his designee to
confirm that a safety or traffic hazard exists.
2.
If no safety or traffic hazard exists then the person who made the complaint will be
notified in writing (if contact information is left by the person) of the determination
made by the Public Works Director or his designee.
3.
If safety or traffic hazards exist then the Public Works Director or his designee will
relocate the sign in a close proximity to its original location so as to not cause a
safety or traffic hazard. All possible efforts will be made to allow the sign direction
and visibility to meet the original intent.
4.
The person or party responsible for the original placement of the sign will be
notified in writing that the sign was relocated.
5. If a political sign is determined to be a safety or traffic hazard and cannot be
relocated in the same proximity of the original location, the sign will be removed
and the person or party responsible for the placement of the sign will be notified in
writing to explain why it was removed and where it can be retrieved. When
feasible, city staff will attempt to contact by phone the person or party responsible
for the placement of the sign prior to it being removed to inform them the sign has
been deemed a safety or traffic hazard and cannot be safely relocated. City Staff
will make one phone call to each person or party responsible for placement of the
sign. Each candidate and/or political action committee shall be responsible for
providing the City Secretary with a single phone number to be used for notification
purposes as defined above.
6. Any and all political signs that have been deemed a safety or traffic hazard and
therefore removed must be retrieved from the City no later than 7 days after the
election or termination of candidacy whichever comes first. Any signs not retrieved
will be disposed of by the City.
Attachment to Resolution No. 2005-011
CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
epartment: Public Works
Council Meeting Date: 2/14/05
Subject: Approve Interlocal Aqreement with Tarrant County for the Agenda Number: GN 2005-017
Rehabilitation of North Tarrant Parkway (950' west of Smithfield
Road to the North Richland Hills/Keller City Limits)
This Capital Improvement Project (CIP) consists of the rehabilitation of North Tarrant
Parkway beginning at a point 950' west of Smithfield Road and ending at the North
Richland Hills/Keller city limits. The length of the project will be approximately 2,650 linear
feet. This project will be jointly constructed by North Richland Hills and Tarrant County.
This project is considered a temporary solution and is necessary at this time because the
subgrade has deteriorated to the point that Tarrant County can no longer perform
"rountine" maintenance on this section of roadway. The subgrade has almost completely
failed and needs to be reconstructed so this section can be maintained until it is completely
reconstructed and widened as defined in the CIP project titled North Tarrant Parkway
(Davis Boulevard to the City Limit).
The rehabilitation process will consist of recycling the existing "roadbed" materials and
incorporating 4% of cement into the recycled materials then compacting. A two-inch
asphalt overlay will be placed on the travel lanes. This process will be identical to the
rehabilitation that was recently done on the section of North Tarrant Parkway between
Davis Boulevard and Smithfield Road.
The Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County indicates the responsibilities for the City and
the County. The key components of the agreement are summarized below with the
complete agreement attached.
1. Tarrant County agrees to provide all labor, equipment and one-half the cost of
materials required for the project, not to exceed $25,000 in material cost.
2. Tarrant County agrees to be responsible for placing the striping for the project.
3. North Richland Hills agrees to pay for one-half of the cost of materials including all
material cost in excess of $50,000.
4. North Richland Hills agrees to be responsible for traffic control on this project.
Finance Review
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Sufficient funds are available for this project in the 2004-2005 Capital Projects Budget.
Recommendation: To approve the Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County for the
rehabilitation of North Tarrant Parkway beginning 950' west of Smithfield Road and ending
at the North Richland Hills/Keller city limits.
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THE STATE OF TEXAS
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS
COUNTY OF TARRANT
CONTRACT
This Agreement made and entered into this the day of
, 2005, by and between the County of Tarrant, acting herein by
and through its governing body the Commissioners Court, hereinafter referred to as
COUNTY, and the CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, acting herein by and through
its governing body, hereinafter referred to as THE CITY, both of Tarrant County, State of
Texas, witnesseth:
WHEREAS, this Agreement is made under the authority granted by and pursuant
to Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code; and
WHEREAS, each governing body, in performing governmental functions or in
paying for the performance of governmental functions hereunder, shall make that
performance or those payments from current revenues legally available to that party; and
WHEREAS, each governing body finds that the subject of this Agreement is
necessary for the benefit of the public and each has the legal authority to perform and to
provide the governmental function or service which is the subject matter of this
Agreement; and
WHEREAS, each governing body agrees to share in the cost of the services
described below:
· Rehabilitation of North Tarrant Parkway, from 950 feet west of Keller Smithfield
Road (Sarah Brooks Road) to the North Richland HillsIKeller City limits
(approximately 2,650 If).
NOW THEREFORE, the COUNTY and CITY agree as follows:
The CITY hereby agrees that the CITY will pay for any engineering and/or
laboratory testing necessary for this project, and that the COUNTY will not be
responsible for any payment for such services. The CITY must notify the COUNTY
within thirty days of completion of this project of any complaint the CITY has with the
project.
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For and in consideration of the mutual undertaking hereinafter set forth and for
adequate consideration given, the parties agree as follows:
1. The COUNTY agrees to provide the following work for the project:
North Tarrant Parkway: Reclaim and recycle existing roadbed materials,
incorporate 4% of cement into the recycled roadbed, re-grade and place a
two-inch HMAC surface on the travel lanes. Remix and re-grade the existing
flexbase shoulders and place a one course surface treatment on the shoulders.
2. The COUNTY agrees to provide all labor, equipment and one-half the cost of
the materials required for the project, not to exceed $25,000 in material cost.
3. The CITY agrees to pay for one-half of the cost of the materials, including
any delivery or freight costs. In addition, if the total cost of the materials
should exceed $50,000, the CITY agrees to pay for all the materials cost in
excess of $50,000. The CITY will provide a purchase order for each vendor
and will be billed directly by the material suppliers. The COUNTY may
accumulate and bill the CITY for incidental material cost.
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4. The CITY agrees it will be responsible for traffic control on this project.
This responsibility includes all signage, barricades and flagmen necessary to
control traffic in and around the construction site. The COUNTY will be
responsible for placing the striping (both temporary and permanent) for the
project.
5. The CITY will provide the COUNTY with a hydrant meter and all the water
necessary for the project at no cost to the COUNTY.
6. The CITY is responsible for the adjustment of all manholes, valves and other
utilities for this project.
7. The CITY agrees that if a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan is required,
the CITY will be responsible for the design and development of the Plan.
The COUNTY will be responsible for the implementation and maintenance
of the Plan during the duration of the project. The CITY further agrees to
pay for all cost (including subcontractor materials, labor, and equipment)
associated with the implementation and maintenance of the Plan.
By entering into this Agreement the parties do not create any obligations express
or implied other than those set forth herein and this Contract shall not create any rights in
parties not signatories hereto.
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The parties to this Agreement do not intend by this Agreement that any specific
third party may obtain a right by virtue of the execution or performance of this
Agreement. CITY agrees that the COUNTY is relying on the CITY for notice of when to
proceed with this project, but this Agreement does not require the COUNTY to do this
project within any particular time frame.
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This Agreement shall terminate automatically upon happening of any of the
following events:
1. The completion of the improvement provided for herein or;
2. At the end of one (1) year from date herein, unless renewed by both parties in
writing.
CITY:
ATTEST: CITY
Authorized City Official
City Secretary
TARRANT COUNTY:
ATTEST: COUNTY
TOM VANDERGRIFF, County Judge
GLEN WHITLEY, County Commissioner
Precinct Three
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* By law, the District Attorney's Office may only advise or approve contracts or legal
documents on behalf of its clients. It may not advise or approve a contract or legal
document on behalf of other parties. Our review of this document was conducted solely
fÌom the legal perspective of our client. Our approval of this document was offered
solely for the benefit of our client. Other parties should not rely on this approval, and
should seek review and approval by their own respective attorneys.
CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department: Public Works
Council Meeting Date: 2/14/05
Subject: Reschedule Public Hearinq Date from March 14.2005 to Agenda Number: GN 2005-018
March 28, 2005 for Land Use Assumptions, Impact Fee
Capital Improvements Plan and Impact Fees
On January 24, 2005 (GN 2005-012), Council set the date for the public hearing on the
Land Use Assumptions, Impact Fee Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) and Impact Fee
Rates for March 14, 2005. The public hearing covering these three components is a
requirement of the State law for any City updating their impact fees.
After the March 14, 2005 date was set it became apparent that the Mayor and some
Council Members were not going to be able to attend the meeting. The March 14, 2005
meeting will be rescheduled. Since a new meeting date has not been determined, staff is
recommending setting the public hearing date for the next scheduled Council Meeting.
The recommended date for the rescheduled public hearing is set for March 28, 2005 at
7:00 p.m. Immediately following the public hearing on March 28, 2005, staff will present an
action item requesting Council to consider adopting each component.
Recommendation: To set the date for the public hearing to be conducted on March 28,
2005 at 7:00 p.m. for the Land Use Assumptions, Impact Fee CIP Plan and Impact Fee
Rates.
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Department: Administration
Council Meeting Date: 02/14/95
Subject: Consider Adoption of Strateqic Plan 2010
Resolution No. 2005-013
Agenda Number: GN 2005-019
At the Council Strategic Visioning/Goals Work Session January 14th and 15th, 2005, the
City Council reviewed and reaffirmed the City Council Goals and House Rules.
These goals represent the Council's vision of what North Richland Hills should be in the
future. Although they are not the only issues of importance to the Mayor and Council, they
represent a collective priority and were designed to give direction to planning and
operations. Also during the Strategic Visioning/Goals Works Session, the Mayor and
Council came to a consensus on driving principles to effectively improve communications
through establishing house rules.
The attached Resolution formally adopts the Strategic Plan 2010 which includes City
Goals, the House Rules (Code of Conduct) and outlines the governance process. This
plan also allows for the goals to continue to be reviewed annually to insure that these
goals can be adapted to fit the changing needs of our City.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council approve Resolution No. 2005- 013 adopting Strategic Plan 2010 of
North Richland Hills as revised and established January, 2005.
Source of Funds:
Bonds (GO/Rev.)
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RESOLUTION NO. 2005-013
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING STRATEGIC PLAN 2010
OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
WHEREAS, The Mayor and City Council of North Richland Hills believe it essential to
look forward and plan for quality of life; and
WHEREAS, The Mayor and City Council further believe that to move forward and
address future needs of citizens and the community it is important to establish a
"roadmap", or goals; and
WHEREAS, The Mayor and City Council set forth to plan for the future by participating in
a Strategic Visioning/Goals Work Session on January 14 and 15, 2005; and
WHEREAS, The purpose of the work session was to create a vision and to establish
desired goals for the community and city govemment to work towards; and
WHEREAS, The work session created principles to ensure an open and effective level of
communication and professionalism between the Mayor, City Council, City Staff, and the
Citizens of North Richland Hills; and
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WHEREAS, The Mayor, City Council and City Staff worked collectively to develop the
Strategic Plan 2010; and
WHEREAS, The Mayor and City Council understand that with a changing environment it
is necessary to annually review the goals to assure that they remain current and address
the needs and desires of the community and the City as an organization;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of North Richland Hills that
Strategic Plan 2010 shall be established for the City of North Richland Hills, which
includes that:
I. The following goals shall be established for the City of North Richland Hills:
Quality Community Development and Revitalization
· Develop Build Out Strategy
· Expedite Development of North Hills Mall
· Complete and Implement of Loop 820 Study Objectives
· Complete Implementation of South Grapevine Study
· Revitalize Residential Neighborhoods
· Create Rail Station Development Plan
· Provide Standards to Maintain Quality Housing
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Efficient Effective Transportation System
· Maintain Leadership Roll On Regional Transportation
· Improve Traffic Flow
· Maintain Lead on Regional Rail Issues
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Safety and Security
· Maintain Low Response Time
· Maintain Low Crime Rate
· Provide State of the Art Public Safety Communications
· Provide Effective Police, Fire and EMS
· Enhance Citizen Education in Public Safety
· Improve Property Protection Classification
Financial Stability
· Continue To Pay As You Go As Possible
· Maintain Current Tax Rate
· Maintain AA Bond Rating
· Continue to Update Long-Range Financial Plan
· Maintain Cash Reserves Policies
· Maximize Grant Funding
Preserve Positive City Image
· Enhance Public Information Initiatives
· Continue Communication Flow to Citizens
· Construction Of New Public Facilities
· Focus On And Recognize City Successes
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Quality of Life
· Complete, Implement Trails System
· Maintain Parks Program at Current High Level
· Develop, Maintain Sense of Community
· Encourage Volunteerism
· Maintain a Cultural Arts Program
· Expandllmprove Public Arts Program
II. The following house rules are established for the City of North Richland Hills:
· Do Your Homework And Be Prepared For Each Meeting.
· Support Council Decisions Regardless Of Individual Opinions
· Consider Issues Based On What's Best For The City of North Richland Hills Rather
Than Political Considerations
· Be Truthful
· Focus On Vision, Goals and Targets In Making Our Decisions
· Be Open With Communications
· Agree To Disagree
· Debate Pending Issues In The Council Environment
· Treat Others As You Would Like To Be Treated (Treat others with respect)
· Allow Each Other To Discuss Items Fully
· Don't Blindside Staff, Council And Others
· Respect Confidentiality Of Executive Sessions
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RESOLUTION NO. 2005-013
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CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
By:
Oscar Trevino, Mayor
ATTEST:
Patricia Hutson, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
George Staples, City Attorney
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Larry J. Cunningham, City Manager
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North Richland Hills Vision 2010
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North Richland Hills Goals 2010
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North Richland Hills Action Agenda 2005
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North Richland Hills Mayor and Council
2005 Code of Conduct - House Rules
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.. Develop build out strategy
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.. Revitalize residential neighborhoods
.. Create rail station development plan
.. Provide standards to maintain quality housing
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.. Maximize land use values
.. Review/update ordinances
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.. Encourage more businesses to locate in North Richland Hills
.. Land bank property in key development areas if possible
.. Commit public funds to stimulate reinvestment
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.. Evaluate 820 impact on city facilities
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Objectives:
.. Maintain low response time
.. Maintain low crime rate
.. Provide state-of-art public safety communications
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.. Provide effective police, fire, EMS
. Enhance citizen education in public safety
.. Improve property protection classification
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... Do fire inspections
.. Increase fire training and education
.... Hire and retain quality public safety personnel
.... Increase use of web-based data for safety and security
... Enhance community involvement of police department and fire department
administrative staff - be more visible
4 Continue to operate police department where laws are enforced in traffic violations
.. Friendly, open employees - be sociable when giving a ticket.
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Objectives:
4. Continue pay-as-you-go where possible
.. Maintain current tax rate
..... Maintain AA bond rating
4. Continue to update long-range financial plan
.. Maintain cash reserves policies
..... Maximize grant funding
Actions 2004:
4. Update building and equipment replacement plans
4. Update plan for rebuilding insurance reserves
4. Develop technology replacement plan
..... Continue to monitor and respond to changes in financial trends
.. Examine gas drilling on city properties
4. Continue existing budget process
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Objectives:
... Enhance public infonnation initiatives
'" Continue communication flow to citizens
4 Construction of new public facilities
4 Focus on and recognize city successes
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... Develop a city facilities location plan
. Conduct citizens survey -- city service quality
... Evaluate/fonnalize Goodwill Ambassadors program
..Follow or utilize standards of city image study, branding efforts - South Grapevine
Highway
4. Continue to hold infonnative meetings with citizens on all important issues
4. Create programs that involve community
4. Build public facilities in Hometown
..... Continue to promote North Richland Hills to the outside world
4. Continue open communication with the media
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Objectives:
... Complete, implement trails plan
... Maintain parks program at current high level
... Develop, maintain sense of community
... Encourage volunteerism
... Maintain cultural arts program
... Expand/improve public arts program
Actions 2005:
... Relocate south side recreation center
... Main Street festival
... Continue Nights of Holiday Magic
... Complete dog park
... Oktoberfest on south side by Richland Business Center
,. Complete parks master plan
... Continue concerts in the park
... Library south of 820
... Study rotating music festival north/south
... Pmmote/increase health and wellness program/opportunities
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Highest Priority:
.. Provide state-of-art public safety communications
-4 Complete implementation of South Grapevine study
4. Maximize grant funding
.. Maintain cash reserves policy
... Maintain lead on regional rail issues
-4 Continue communication flow to citizens
.. Complete and implement Loop 820 study objeetives
.. Maintain leadership role on regional transportation
High Priority:
-4 Provide effective police, fire and EMS
.. Maintain current tax rate
.. Continue pay-as-you-go where possible
... Develop build-out strategy
.. Expedite development of North Hills Mall
. Develop/maintain sense of community
4. Maintain parks program at current high level
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2005 Code of Conduct - House Rules
"" Do your homework and be prepared for each meeting.
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... Support council decisions regardless of individual opinions.
... Consider issues based on what's best for the City of North Richland Hills rather than
political considerations.
4 Be truthful.
"" Focus on vision, goals and targets in making our decisions.
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. Allow each other to discuss items fully.
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.. Respect confidentiality of executive sessions.
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2005 Governance Process Actions
Action 1: Information Sharing
4 Among the Mayor ~d City Council
The Mayor and City Council members are responsible for sharing information
with all Mayor and City Council- same information and message; for
communicating in a timely manner.
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o City Manager shares all information with Mayor, Mayor Pro Tern.
o On major issues or "crises," the City Manager(s) will share same information
with Mayor and City>Council.
Action 2: Direction to City Manager
4 Council Direction
The direction from the Mayor and City Council will be summarized:
o Mayor summarizes motion.
o If Council is unclear, ask the City Manager to summarize his understanding of
the direction.
o If City Manager is unclear, the City Manager should ask the Council to
summarize or clarify.
o Council direction is based upon majority vote and done in public session.
... Alternative Direction
If the City Manager perceives that he is receiving direction from an individual
elected official or direction different than the Council direction, he is to bring the
matter to the Mayor and City Council for clarification and/or direction at a public
meeting.
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"" If the City Council member or Mayor has a request for significant staff time, the
individual should bring it to the Council for direction to the City Manager/City Attorney.
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Council member for tasks requiring staff time, the City Manager should bring the
request to the Council for direction.
Action 4: Reminder:
Council = Policy; Manager = Implementation
Mayor and City Council reminded themselves: City Manager manages staff; elected
officials focus on policy and should not interfere with management.
Action 5: Consistent Treatment
4. There should be consistent treatment (eliminate any double standard or perceived
double standard) of each elected official and any citizens, regardless of their position on
an Issue.
. If Council sees an inconsistency, the individual is responsible to help the Chair
(Mayor, Mayor Pro Tem) by bringing the matter to their attention.
Action 6: Code of Conduct Applies' to All
The Code of Conduct - House Rules should apply to: Mayor and City Council; city
staff and citizens making presentations and comments. The Chair (Mayor, Mayor Pro Tern)
shall notify speakers of council rules and procedures and enforce it when necessary.
Action 7: Citizen Comments (Non-formal public hearing)
When citizens are allowed to speak on an issue, other opinions may be presented. If
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If you have a problem/question with another elected official, gO to them first.
Action 9: Recognition Letter
Encourage letters to come from Mayor and City CounciL
Action 1 0: Report from City Representatives
Representative should use "Information Section" to report on issues, actions, etc.
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CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department: Finance / Support Services Council Meeting Date: 2/14/2005
Subject: Award Bid for Vibratory Roller to United Equipment Agenda Number: PU 2005-005
Rentals in the Amount of $28,685
In the 2004/05 approved budget, Council appropriated funds for replacement of a vibratory
roller to be utilized by the Public Works Streets Division. A vibratory roller is used for
compacting asphalt overlay. Formal bids were solicited from ten vendors and the results
are outlined below.
United Equipment Rentals
Continental Equipment
RDO Equipment
Equipment Support Services
Conley Lott Nichols
Holt Caterpillar
$28,685
$29,233
$32,500
$33,206
$35,240
$35,955
The current equipment is a 1995 model and is being replaced due to age and condition.
United Equipment Rentals met all the specifications and general conditions of the bid and
can deliver the equipment within ten weeks. The bid submitted by United Equipment
Rental is within the allocated budget of $43,500.
Recommendation: To award the bid for one vibratory roller to United Equipment Rentals in
the amount of $28,685.
Finance Review
Source of Funds:
Bonds (GO/Rev.)
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Department: FIRE DEPARTMENT
Council Meeting Date: 02-14-05
Subject: Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Agenda Number: PU 2005-006
Services Contract with Dr. Roy Yamada for Emergency
Se'rvices Direction for North Richland Hills - Resolution No. 2005-014~
The purpose of this report is to seek the City Council's approval to allow the City Manager
to enter into a contract with Dr. Roy Yamada as the Medical Director for the City of North
Richland Hills. Dr. Roy Yamada has been the Medical Director for the City since January,
2001. The quality of our EMS program has improved considerably while under his
direction, therefore we would like to continue the relationship.
Dr. Yamada shall have overall medical responsibility for the planning, implementation,
operation and monitoring of the City's pre-hospital emergency and medical services. He
shall also be responsible for direction and management of pre-hospital Emergency Medical
Services (EMS), including continuing education activities for all involved personnel and
participation with governmental institutions & public safety agencies. His services shall be
performed under the direction of and subject to the approval of the Fire Chief of the City.
Dr. Yamada shall perform his work in conjunction with such other City personnel and
officials as may be named by the Fire Chief. Dr. Yamada currently provides EMS Medical
Direction for 8 area fire departments (including NRH FD) and the Tarrant County College.
The attached, proposed contract has been reviewed by the City Attorney.
The term shall be for a period of two (2) years beginning January 1, 2005 and ending
December 31, 2006. The compensation shall be $17,940.00 per year payable in four (4)
equal payments of $4,485.00, payable on the first day of January, April, July and October
of each year.
Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2005-014
Finance Review
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RESOLUTION NO. 2005-014
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH
RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, that:
The City Manager is hereby authorized to sign an agreement between the
City of North Richland Hills and Dr. Roy Yamada to secure a Medical Director for
the City's pre-hospital emergency and medical services.
APPROVED:
Oscar Trevino, Mayor
ATTEST:
Patricia Hutson, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
George Staples, City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Andrew A. Jones, Jr., Fire Chief
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COUNTY OF TARRANT §
AGREEMENT
The parties to the AGREEMENT are the City of North Richland Hills, Texas
(hereinafter called CITY) and Roy K. Yamada, M.D. (hereinafter called DOCTOR). .
The CITY hereby engages the services of DOCTOR as Emergency Medical
Director for the North Richland Hills Fire Department pursuant to the terms of this
AGREEMENT.
The term shall be for a period of two (2) years beginning January 1, 2005 and
ending December 31, 2006. The parties, by mutual consent, may extend 'the
AGREEMENT for an additional two (2) years. Either party may terminate this
. AGREEMENT by giving 30 days notice in writing to the other party.
The compensation shall be $17,940.00 per year payable in four (4) equal
payments of $4,485.00, payable on the first day of January, April, July and October of
each year.
The DOCTOR shall have overall medical responsibility for the planning,
implementation, operation and monitoring of the City's pre-hospital emergency and
medical services. He shall also be responsible for direction and management of pre-
hospital Emergency Medical Services (EMS), including continuing education activities
for all involved personnel and participation with governmental institutions & public safety
agencies. His services shall be performed under the direction of and subject to the
approval of the Fire Chief of the City. The DOCTOR shall perform his work in
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conjunction with such other City personnel and officials as may be named by the Fire
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· Chief. An attachment called "Addendum An will be considered part of this document,
and further defines the requirements and expectations of the DOCTOR.
A copy of DOCTOR'S evidence of insurance, certificates and licenses are
attached hereto. DOCTOR agrees to keep this or identical coverage in full force and
effect during the term of this AGREEMENT and to furn-ish written evidence of insurance
on a current basis at all times.
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George Staples, City Attorney
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CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
FIRE DEPARTMENT
SPECIFICATIONS FOR MEDICAL DIRECTOR
"Addendum A" to Agreement between
the City of North Richland Hills and Roy K. Yamada, M.D.
dated January 1, 2005
I. Description
The Medical Director has the overall responsibility for the planning,
implementation, operation, and monitoring of the City of North Richland Hills pre-
hospital Emergency Medical Services (EMS) operations. He must have the
expertise and demonstrate efficiency for medical pre-hospital EMS operations.
He will be responsible for the direction and management for pre-hospital EMS,
including continuing education activities for all involved personnel, and
participation with governmental institutions and public safety agencies.
II. Qualifications to be Maintained
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License to practice medicine as a Medical Doctor (M.D.) or D.O. in the
State of Texas.
B. Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
C. License from Drug Enforcement Agency for dispensing Schedule II
narcotics.
D. Be familiar with City codes, which govern the EMS system.
E. Be knowledgeable of the local, regional and state EMS system's design
and goals, and be interested in the improvement of EMS in the region; be
knowledgeable for the current EMS environment at the local, state and
national levels.
F. Be willing to cooperate with other EMS providers.
G. Be familiar with the skills, equipment, environment and functioning of field
services.
H. Be able to devote sufficient time and effort to oversee the entire North
Richland Hills EMS system.
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Devote time to continued medical education with emphasis on emergency
medical services and pre-hospital care.
J. Be knowledgeable of the communications equipment utilized by North
Richland Hills EMS.
K. Maintain and provide proof of medical malpractice insurance coverage
throughout term of Agreement.
III. Relationships
A. Accountable to the Fire Chief.
B. Works in conjunction with the Fire Chief, Chief of Operations Division,
EMS Staff Officer, and Quality Control and Improvement Committee
members.
C. Works with area hospitals, administrators, medical/nursing staff, local &
state government agencies and other associated person(s) or entities.
IV. Scope of Services
A.
General - The duties and responsibilities of the Medical Director fall into
two (2) general categories:
1. Medical leadership
2. Regulatory duties
(to include, but not limited to, first response, ambulance services,
NRH20 First Aid, Police SWAT paramedics, and on-line & off-line
medical control practices)
Effective medical leadership requires extensive direct personal contact
with first responders, ambulance personnel, "base station hospital"
physicians, nurses and other staff. Effective medical leadership also
requires regular participation in 12 to 18 meetings per year involving policy
development, case review, dispute resolution, research and routine
administration. Maintaining a current awareness of EMS developments at
the local, state and national levels, representing North Richland Hills EMS
at professional meetings, and participation in related research are also
essential to effective medical leadership. Occasional local public speaking
about the EMS system, press contacts, and helping to manage the
systems interface with the medical community are important aspects of
medical leadership.
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Effective regulation and performance monitoring require systematic review
of standards and practices, including extensive personal observation by
the Medical Director.
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No Delegation of Duties - Leadership responsibilities and oversight
tasks requiring physician expertise may not be delegated.
C.
Development/Monitoring of Standards - The Medical Director shall
develop and review standards and protocols, in compliance with current
Department of State Health Services guidelines, governing every aspect
of the pre-hospital operations affecting patient care, and shall develop,
implement and document a process for monitoring compliance with those
standards. Such standards shall govern delivery of first responder
services, ambulance services, NRH20 First Aid, and Police SWAT
paramedics. Such standards shall include without limitations:
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Medical protocols.
Transport protocols (air & ground).
Equipment and supply standards for ambulances and First
responder units.
Standards for training, testing, certification & monitoring of
ambulance personnel and first responders.
5. Protocols governing on-scene control of patient care, and
interactions between first responders & ambulance personnel.
6. Procedures for the conduct of medical audits, including appeals.
7. Standards for provision of on-line medical control.
8. Uniform standards for EMS supplies and equipment.
9. Standards and procedures related to DNR orders.
10. Such other standards as may be necessary to ensure reliable
patient care.
11. In addition to "Chart Audits" and other retrospective case review
methods, the Medical Director shall implement a schedule of direct
personal observation of first responder operations & ambulance
service operations.
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Related Duties - During the course of carrying out the responsibilities
listed immediately above, the Medical Director shall:
1. Conduct ongoing review of all written protocols of the EMS system,
including dispatch protocols, medical protocols, transport protocols,
and all other protocols of the system. Such review shall take into
consideration the results of medical audits conducted throughout
the year, a review of the EMS literature regarding new findings
which might impact protocol revision, and input from field personnel
& interested physicians.
2. The Medical Director shall have the right to periodically inspect the
on-board medical equipment on EMS vehicles subject to his
responsibility. Where appropriate, such inspections shall include
functional testing of on-board equipment to ensure that such
equipment is in good working order. Where a deficiency is found
which could jeopardize patient care, the operator of the vehicle
shall remove the vehicle from service until the deficiency has been
corrected and confirmed by re-inspection. EMS vehiclês shall also
be subject to unscheduled or surprise inspections. Mechanical
inspections of EMS vehicles shall not be a responsibility of the
Medical Director.
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The Medical Director shall conduct medical audits of EMS
performance concerning specific cases as follows:
a. Whenever a physician involved with an incident, or a
patient's personal physician, requests an audit.
b. Whenever a paramedic or EMT requests an audit of a case
in which the paramedic or EMT was involved.
c. Whenever an audit is requested by the City Manager, Fire
Chief, an elected official of the City of North Richland Hills,
or a member of the Fire Department's management staff.
d. Whenever the Medical Director determines that an audit
should be conducted.
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The Medical Director may determine the method and extent of
investigation employed during any given audit. The investigation
may range from a simple review of written documentation, to a full
review of tape-recorded information (telephone request for service,
dispatch communications), interviews with involved personnel and
a formal review attended by persons involved with the case. Upon
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the request of the Fire Chief, the Medical Director shall conduct a
more extensive investigation.
In general, the tone and purpose of such medical audits shall be
positive and educational. ·To the extent allowed by law, those
persons whose work is the subject of an audit process, may receive
and invitation to attend any such review. Further, those persons
must be included in such reviews if they so request, and may be
required to attend such audit reviews when the Medical Director
has determined that such attendance is appropriate. Whenever
audit findings indicate that exemplary care had been provided,
recognitions shall be given by any Fire Department member.
Should audit findings indicate a performance discrepancy, the
Medical Director shall direct that appropriate steps be taken to
prevent repetition.
4. The Medical Director shall participate with the North Richland Hills
Fire Department EMS Quality Control & Improvement Committee.
5. The Medical Director shall serve as the primary liaison with North
Richland Hills EMS administrators and the local medical
community, ascertaining and being responsive to the needs of both.
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Terms
In consideration of services rendered, such services shall receive compensation
on a contractual basis, with payment disbursed in quarterly amounts as specified
in the signed Contract or Agreement, subject to contractual limitations. The
Medical Director is responsible for providing proof of insurance as follows:
1. Medical Professional Liability Insurance
a. $ 200,000 per claim
b. $ 600,000 aggregate
2. Medical Director Professional Liability Insurance
a. $ 500,000 per claim
b. $1,000,000 aggregate
The Medical Director is responsible for all licenses & certificates necessary to
carry out the specifications outlined in this addendum, which shall become part of
the signed Agreement. The City shall provide no additional compensation or
reimbursement for such expenses. The term shall be for two (2) years, with an
option to renew for an additional two-year term agreeable with both parties, and
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shall be implemented by a written "Notice of Intent to Continue" by the Medical
Director, and accepted in writing by the Office of the Fire Chief.
VI.
Indemnity or Hold Harmless Statement
Medical Director agrees to defend, indemnify and hold the City harmless for any
loss sustained by the City as a result of a claim or suit by a third party claimant to
the extent that such a loss is the result of negligence, bad faith, or other fault of
the Medical Director. The Medical Director further agrees to perform the services
with that standard of professional care, skill and diligence normally provided in
the performance of like or similar services.
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CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department: Planninç¡ Department
Council Meeting Date: 2/14/05
Subject: Public Hearinq and Consideration of an Ordinance Agenda Number: TR 2004-03
Amending Section 520 of North Richland Hills Ordinance No. 1874, The Comprehensive
Zoning Ordinance of the City of North Richland Hills, and Creating a New Planned
Development District for Residential Infill Development on Tracts less than Ten Acres in
Size. Ordinance No. 2820.
Background
In the past year, the development community has made staff aware of an increasingly
significant residential market niche whereby many existing homeowners are "downsizing"
their accommodations but still desire to retain certain neighborhood and housing
amenities. This development niche is characterized by smaller than typical lot size (for
less yard maintenance) houses exceeding 2,000 square feet in size and maintaining a
higher than average house value (in excess of $200,000). Many of these developments
include neighborhood amenities such as water features, common open space (private
parks) and enhanced or gated entry features, decorative street paving, lighting standards,
etc.
In North Richland Hills, the remaining large, vacant, acreages that are suitable for
residential development have already been platted or are currently being developed into
residential subdivisions. Coincidental with the new housing trend mentioned above, much
of the remaining potential residential properties consist of small tracts usually in the
neighborhood of 3-6 acres in size. These small vacant tracts have been "leap frogged" by
the traditional suburban development process because of development-related issues.
These issues usually involve; problem drainage, lack of proper access to the site, or a
property owner that has been uninterested to sell for development. In some cases all
three of these conditions are evident. Due to these conditions, the development costs of
these small tracts is considered to be too expensive and uneconomical unless the
developer can increase densities (number of lots) in order to off-set these higher costs.
Residential development that proposes higher densities from the traditional scenarios can
usually be accommodated by the approval of a PD or Planned Development in which
densities, minimum lot sizes etc. may be varied with approval of a site plan. However the
current Planned Development reQulations (Section 520 of the Zoninq Ordinance) limit the
Finance Review
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minimum size of residential PD developments to 10 acres and also limits the maximum
densities to no greater than the existing R3 Residential District (approximately 4.8 units per
acre). Because of these restrictions and the costs in addressing them, development of
these small tracts has not and is not likely to occur.
In an effort to address this current housing market and provide for quality development on
previously economically un-feasible properties, staff is proposing a new PD District titled
"RI PD." The RI stands for "residential intill." The word "intill' is the typical terminology
applied to small undeveloped tracts of land surrounded by existing development. The
objective of this ordinance is to provide flexible, innovative, and above all, high quality
amenities in exchange for higher densities on tracts that have higher development costs
involved.
Ordinance Summary
The ordinance (as proposed) addresses the following residential development issues:
· Applications are limited to the developed or redevelopment of tracts less than 10
acres in size;
· Requires the development to maintain R2 District residential standards (lot size,
house size ...etc.) unless certain design amenities are proposed and approved;
· The ordinance provides a list of key amenities and design elements to which the
application will be evaluated against;
· All proposed developments require approval of a site plan;
· Properties with designated floodplain areas, required detention/retention ponds,
overhead electrical transmission lines or high pressure gas or petroleum
transmission lines may subtract these areas from the overall project size calculation
in order to qualify as less than 10 acres; and
· All proposals require a mandatory meeting with the Director of Planning and the
Director of Public Works prior to submittal of an application.
Ordinance Development Process
The development of this draft ordinance has involved the efforts of several city
departments, the Planning and Zoning Commission, and members of the local
development community. On two occasions during the review process, members of the
development community were given drafts of the ordinance and asked to comment and or
attend the Commission's discussion. Their input was instrumental in the development of
this ordinance.
Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendation
The Planning and Zoning Commission, at their meeting on January 20, 2005,
recommended approval (with several grammatical changes) of TR 2004-03 by a vote of 7-
O. The attached ordinance reflects these revisions. Commission Chairman Richard Davis
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will address the Council concerning the Commission's efforts in the development of this
ordinance.
Recommendation:
Approve Ordinance No. 2820.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2820
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 520 OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
ORDINANCE 1874, THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, AND CREATING A NEW PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT FOR RESIDENTIAL INFILL DEVELOPMENT ON
TRACTS OF LESS THAN TEN ACRES; ESTABLISHING STANDARDS FOR
SUCH DEVELOPMENTS; PROVIDING A PENALTY; PROVIDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing before the City Council was published in a newspaper
of general circulation in the City at least 15 days before such hearing; and,
WHEREAS, The Planning and Zoning commission has made its final recommendation to the
city council on the adoption of the provisions hereof; and
WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion that the zoning text change herein effectuated
furthers the purpose of zoning as set forth in the Comprehensive Zoning
Ordinance and is in the best interest of the citizens ofthe City of North Richland
Hills; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND
HILLS, TEXAS:
Section 1:
THAT Section 520 of Ordinance 1874, the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance,
is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Section 520. PD - PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
A. General Purpose and Description. The Planned Development District is
intended to provide for four distinct types of applications requiring planning and
site plans, but with differing standards. It is designated by a base district
designation with a "PD" suffix. The four types of applications are:
(a) Redevelopment of fully developed non-residential property (RD);
(b) New residential development (R);
(c) New non-residential development and new development of non-
residential uses combined with residential uses (R); and
(d) Residential infill development (Rr).
Such planned development designations shall only be used with base districts
with appropriate regulations to pennit flexibility in the use and design ofland and
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buildings in situations where modification of specific base district regulations is
not contrary to its intent and purpose, or significantly inconsistent with the
planning on which it is based and will not be harmful to the community. While
great flexibility is given to provide special restrictions which will allow
development not otherwise pennitted, procedures are established herein to insure
against misuse of the increased flexibility. The PD suffix for PD districts created
after October l, 2002, shall include the type "(RD), (R), or (NR)" PD application.
The PD districts created after August 1,2004, shall include the type (RD), (R),
(NR) or (RI) PD application.
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Permitted uses. Any use specified in the base district as limited by the site plan
adopted by the ordinance granting a Planned Development District shall be
pennitted in that district. The size, location, appearance, and method of operation
may be specified to the extent necessary to insure compliance with the purpose
of this ordinance.
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Development Standards.
1.
Base District Required
Development standards for each separate PD District shall be those of the
base district as modified by the site plan adopted by the ordinance
granting the PD District. No PD District shall be created except in
combination with a base district designation. All PD applications and site
plans shall list all requested deviations from the standard requirements set
forth in the base district (applications without this list will be considered
incomplete ).
2. (RD) Standards
Redevelopment (RD) PD Districts shall be limited to non-residentially
zoned property with existing structures and may be of any size and shall
be allowed deviations from the base district if listed in a site plan
approved by the ordinance creating the PD District. Such deviations shall
be limited to lot and area requirements, land uses, masonry requirements,
parking, access, screening, landscaping, accessory buildings, signs,
lighting, and other requirements as the City Council may deem
appropriate.
3. (R) Standards
Residential (R) PD Districts shall be a minimum often (10) acres in size
and shall not be pennitted any deviation from base district standards
except for access and for lot and area requirements other than dwelling
unit size and then only if the maximum density of the base district is not
exceeded. No deviation from minimum dwelling unit size or General
Conditions of base districts shall be pennitted. Site plans may include
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action.
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(NR) Standards
Non-residential (NR) PD Districts shall be limited to new non-residential
and combined residential and non-residential undeveloped property and
shall be a minimum of three acres in size and shall m.eet all the base
district requirements unless the site plan approved by the ordinance
creating the district specifically allows one or more of the following
deviations therefrom: land uses, lot and area requirements, parking,
access, screening, fencing, landscaping, accessory buildings, density, and
lighting. No deviations from sign and masonry requirements of the base
district shall be permitted. Residential uses in these districts shall not
exceed 40% of the total area of the district.
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(RI) Standards
The purpose of the Residential Infill (RI) PD District 'is to encourage
residential development of small and otherwise challenging tracts ofland
by offering incentives that encourage creative and inventive development
scenarios. Residential Infill (RI) PD Districts shall be limited to
residential development or redevelopment ofless than ten acres and shall
not be allowed without an approved site plan. Developments shall not
vary from R-2 Residential District standards unless amenities and design
elements are provided in lieu of such standards and are reflected on the
required site plan.
Site plans reflecting deviations from R-2 standards shall be evaluated
based on compatibility with adjacent development and the quantity, scope
and scale of the key amenities and design elements provided. Key
amenities and design elements may include but are not limited to the
following:
· Architectural subdivision entryway feature(s);
· Landscaped common areas;
· Landscaped and irrigated street medians;
· Nonlinear street pattern;
· Varying front building setbacks;
· Garages behind the front building facade;
· Common parking areas
· Establishment of a Homeowners Association
· Enhanced residential architectural features exceeding those
otherwise required including but not limited to:
use of stone or decorative masonry design on front
facades;
enhanced exterior lighting;
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enhanced roof pitch;
stained concrete driveways;
decorative wood garage doors;
decorative street lights;
decorative mail boxes;
stamped or decorative concrete street features.
· Use of appropriately scaled water or architectural features
exceeding those otherwise required including but not limited to:
fountains;
landscaped retention ponds with ornamental fence
enclosure;
waterways with landscaped banks;
neighborhood pools or club houses;
gazebo or neighborhood pavilion;
statues or other public art features;
Clock towers.
Note: Front entry garages are discouraged, however they may be
considered if other key amenities and design elements are provided.
On a project by project basis, developments of ten acres or more may be
considered for RI-PD zoning ifless than ten acres remain after deducting areas
with the following conditions:
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FEMA designated floodplain or detention and/or retention ponds
as allowed by City Ordinance;
Overhead electrical transmission lines;
High pressure gas or petroleum product transmission lines.
The rationale for the deduction is that the purpose of the maximum size limitation
on these districts is to limit them to a certain maximum number of usable acres
and the conditions described substantially reduce such usable area, and are
conditions over which the developer has little or no control.
The final decision relative to determination ofthe number of acres to be deducted
shall be the responsibility of the Director of Public Works or his designee(s).
D. Ordinance Required. In approving a Planned Development District, the
amending ordinance shall include the base district designation with a PD suffix, and for
PD districts created after September 1,2002, the application, (RD), (R) or (NR) shall also
be included. For PD Districts created after August 1,2004, the application (RD), (R),
(NR) or (RI) shall also be included.
E. Procedures.
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Application Procedure. All applications for a Planned Development
shall be treated in the same manner as an amendment to this Ordinance
as prescribed in Article 2, Section 200, "Amendments." For (Rl) PD
submittals, a pre-submittal meeting with the Director of Planning and the
Director of Public Works or their designees to discuss a concept plan for
development is required before submittal of a fonnal application.
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2. Site Plan Requirements. A site plan shall accompany every applicatioll
for a Planned Development submitted. Such site plan shall include the
contents established for Planned Development Site Plans contained ill
Article 5, Section 510, together with a list of requested deviations as
pennitted by this Section. If such plan is approved, it shall be made a part
of the amending ordinance. The City Council is not restricted to
approving or rejecting such site plan, and may modify, require
amendments to the plan, or require additional detail. The Council may
approve the plan as amended or modified, or it may refuse to grant the
change.
3. Explanation of Reason for Application. Each application shall include
an explanation for the reason why deviations from the base district
requirements are being sought and identify rationale, other than financial
considerations, for each such deviation."
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Section 2:
Any person, finn or corporation violating any provision of the Comprehensive
Zoning Ordinance as amended hereby shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor
and upon final conviction thereof fined in an amount not to exceed Two
Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00). Each day any such violation shall be allowed to
continue shall constitute a separate violation and punishable hereunder.
Section 3:
The City Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to cause the publication of
the descriptive caption and penalty clauses of this ordinance as an alternative
method of publication provided by law.
Section 4:
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately after passage.
AND IT IS SO ORDAINED.
PASSED on this 14th day of February, 2005.
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
By:
Oscar Trevino, Mayor
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ATTEST:
Patricia Hutson, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
George A. Staples, Attorney
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CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department: Planninç¡ Department
Council Meeting Date: 2/14/05
Subject: Public HearinQ and Consideration of a Request from B. H. Agenda Number: ZC 2005-01
& L. Joint Venture for a Zoning Change from "C-1" Commercial to "R-2" Single Family
Residential (Located at 8148 Shadywood Lane - .442 acres) - Ordinance No. 2821
Case Summary: The property owner is requesting a rezoning of this site (Lot 11, Block 15
Forest Glenn East Phase II Addition) from the existing "C-1" Commercial District to "R-2"
Residential for the purpose of developing a single family residence on the site.
The Forest Glenn East Addition was originally platted and zoned with two commercial lots, Lot
8, Block 14 (now the location of Fire Station #1) and the subject tract. This existing
commercial zoning was based on a street and lot pattern that is no longer suitable to how this
area has ultimately developed. A rezoning of this site to reflect current development patterns
would protect the adjacent residential neighborhood from potential incompatible commercial
intrusion.
Existing Land Use/Site Attributes: The site is relatively flat and has been recently graded.
Thoroughfare Plan: The site has a frontage along Shadywood Lane. The Thoroughfare
Plan designates Shadywood Lane as an undivided, 2-lane, local residential street requiring a
minimum of 50' of ROW (R2U). Shadywood Lane, as platted, meets this criteria.
Comprehensive Plan: The Comprehensive Plan indicates low density residential uses for
this area. The proposed zoning is consistent with the Plan.
Adjacent Zoning / Land Use:
North: "R-2" / Single family residences
East: "R-2" I Drainageway
South: "R-2" I Single family residences
West: "R-2" / Single family residences
Planning and Zoning Commission Recommendation: The Planning and Zoning
Commission at their meeting on January 20, 2005, recommended approval of ZC 2005-01 by
a vote of 7-0.
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Staff Recommendation: Approve Ordinance No. 2821
Review Schedule:
Application: 12/08/04
Final Hearing: 2/14/05
Total Review Time: 9 weeks
ORDINANCE NO. 2821
ZONING CASE ZC 2005-01
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND THE
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORTH
RlCHLAND HILLS; AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF
NORTH RlCHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, AND REZONING A .442 ACRE TRACT
OF LAND FROM C-1 (COMMERCIAL) TO R-2 (SINGLE FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL) DISTRICT; ESTABLISHING A PENAL TY; PROVIDING FOR
PUBLICATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, notice of a hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission was sent to real
property owners within 200 feet of the property herein described at least 10 days
before such hearing; and,
WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing before the City Council was published in a newspaper
of general circulation in the City at least 15 days before such hearing; and,
WHEREAS, public hearings to zone the property herein described were held before both the
Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council, and the Planning and
Zoning Commission has heretofore made a recommendation concerning the zone
change; and,
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WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion that the zone change herein effectuated furthers
the purpose of zoning as set forth in the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and
is in the best interest of the citizens of the City of North Richland Hills; NOW,
THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RlCHLAND
HILLS, TEXAS:
Section 1:
THAT the Comprehensive Plan, the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and the
zoning map ofthe City of North Richland Hills are hereby amended by rezoning
.442 acres ofland located AT 8148 Shadywood Lane, more particularly described
as Block 15, Lot 11, Forrest Glenn East Phase II Addition, from C-I Commercial
to R-2 Single Family Residential zoning.
Section 2:
Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of the Comprehensive
Zoning Ordinance as amended hereby shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor
and upon final conviction thereof fined in an amount not to exceed Two
Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00). Each day any such violation shall be allowed to
continue shall constitute a separate violation and punishable hereunder.
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Section 3:
The City Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to cause the publication of
the descriptive caption and penalty clauses of this ordinance as an alternative
method of publication provided by law.
Section 4:
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately after passage.
AND IT.IS SO ORDAINED.
PASSED on this 14th day of February, 2005.
CITY OF NORTH RlCHLAND HILLS
By:
Oscar Trevino, Mayor
ATTEST:
Patricia Hutson, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
George A. Staples, Attorney
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PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM B. H. & l
JOINT VENTURE FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM "C1" COMMERCIAL TO
"R-2" SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (LOCATED AT 8148 SHADYWOOD
LANE - .442 ACRE).
APPROVED
This request is to change the zoning from "C1" to "R2" on a triangular-shaped
piece of land. The request is generated by a desire to build a single family
structure on the property. Staff recommends approval since this property is
surrounded on 2.5 sides by residential which makes commercial zoning an
inappropriate use.
The Chairman opened the public hearing.
Mark Long, engineer, was present representing the applicant.
As there were no others wishing to speak, the Chairman closed the public
hearing.
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Mr. Sapp, seconded by Mr. Schopper, motioned to approve ZC 2005-01.
The motion was approved unanimously (7-0).
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
CITY COUNCIL
CASE #: ZC 2005-01
B. H. & L. Joint Venture
8148 Shadywood Lane, Lot 11, Block 15 Forest Glenn East Phase
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You are receiving this notice because you are a property owner of record within 200
feet of the above property.
Purpose of Public Hearina:
To consider a request from B. H. & L. Joint Venture to rezone the above property from "C-2"
Commercial District to "R-2" Residential District. The applicant intends to rezone this tract for
the purpose of developing a single family residence on the site. This request has been
recommended for approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Public Hearina Schedule:
Public Hearing Date:
CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY, FEBURARY 14, 2005
7:00 P.M.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7301 N. E. LOOP 820
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
Time:
Location:
If you have any questions or wish to submit a petition or letter concerning the above
request, please contact:
Planning Department
City of North Richland Hills
7301 Northeast Loop 820
North Richland Hills, Texas 76180
Phone (817) 427-6300
Fax (817) 427-6303
B H & L Joint Venture
700 W. Harwood Rd
4turst, TX 76054
SCC Homes Ltd
PO Sox 820806
Fort Worth, TX 76182
Craft Builders LLC
1825 Ottinger Rd
Roanoke, TX 76262
Janet Lamb
8408 Forest Glenn Ct
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
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Tony & Mary Yount
8320 South ridge Ct
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
Suel & Shelley Roberts
8320 Forest Glenn
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
Dreiling Realty LLC
125 Calverley Place
Keller, TX 76248
CNC Custom Homes Inc.
4905 Behrens Rd
Colleyville, TX 76034
Long & Associates
1615 Precinct Line Rd #106
Hurst, TX 76054
Larry Chappell
DBA Star C Builders
700 W Harwood Rd Ste. A
Hurst, TX 76054
Ronald Burkett
1021 Atlee Dr
Keller, TX 76248
John Wallace
8208 Thornhill Dr
North Richland Hills, TX 76180
CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
Department: City Secretary
Council Meeting Date: 2/14/2005
Subject: Consider Reschedulinq of March 14.2005 Council Meetinq Agenda Number: GN 2005-020
There will not be a quorum of City Council members in the City for the March 14, 2005 City
Council meeting. Staff is recommending that the Council consider rescheduling the
meeting to Monday, March 7. This item will be discussed during the Pre-Qouncil meeting
for a consensus on a date to reschedule the meeting, followed by an action item during the
regular meeting to formally reschedule the meeting.
Recommendation:
To reschedule the March 14, 2005 Council meeting.
Finance Review
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January 24, 2005
Ms. Patricia Christopher
6708 Tabor
North Richland Hills, Texas 76180
Dear Ms. Christopher:
I am writing this letter as a follow up to your comments to the City Council on January
10 relative to Ms. Lucille Stevens and the storage of recreational vehicles on her
property: I hope this letter provides you with the measure of background and detail you
desire. Should it not, please do not hesitate to call me ,to discuss this issue further.
The storage of recreational vehicles (RV's) began on Ms. Stevens' property about 1994.
This has been verified by City staff using aerial photographs and confirmed by Ms.
Stevens in her letter dated December 6, 2004.
City staff has verified through records and ordinance research that Ms. Stevens'
property was annexed into the City in 1960 with an "A" Residence District zoning
classification. The "A" Residence District was established via Ordinance #33, North
Richland Hills Zonina Ordinance of 1958, and it did not provide for vehicle storage as an
allowed use. Our records also indicate that in 1967, the City Council adopted
Ordinance #179, 1967 Zoninq Ordinance City of North Richland Hills, which changed
the zoning designation from "A" Residence District to AG - Agricultural District. No
other rezoning has occurred since that time to the property. As a result, the land has
remained, zoned for agricultural uses from 1967 to the present. Agricultural zoning
within the City has never allowed the storage of RV's as an approved use of land.
It has been mentioned that Ms. Stevens had contact with the Tarrant Appraisal District
in 1999 to take an acre of land out of agricultural and reclassify it for recreational vehicle
storage. This change in classification was likely for the purpose of establishing the
basis for the assessment of taxes and not the designation of City approved land uses.
Appraisal Districts have no authority to modify zoning classifications or designations of
land uses within cities.
The City Attorney has advised staff that if a use exists prior to the passage of an
ordinance restricting or prohibiting the use, then it may remain under certain limitations
as legally existing, nonconforming. If the use did not exist prior to the passage of such
an ordinance, then the use has no legal standing to remain and must be brought into
compliance with zoning. Because Ms. Stevens' use of her property for the storage of
RV's began after the passage of an ordinance prohibiting such use, it does not qualify
as legally existing, nonconforming.
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The City Attorney has also stated that neither a City Council nor an individual City
Council member (past or present) has a role in the issue of establishing nonconforming
land uses. Consequently, the City Council, collectively or individually, does not have
the authority to designate Ms. Stevens' storage of RV's as legally existing,
nonconforming and, therefl?re, cannot approve her request to allow this use to continue.
An option is available for Ms. Stevens to pursue that does not involve her property being
considered legally existing, nonconforming. She has the opportunity to seek a rezoning
of all or part of her prop.erty. to a zoning classification which allows vehicle storage.
Such a zoning classification would fall within the City's commercial and/or industrial
district classifications.
Please do not hesitate to contact me at (817)427-6003 with any questions or comments
you may have.
Ogde 0" Bass
Assistant City Manager
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Mayor and City Council
Larry J. Cunningham, City Manager
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February 7, 2005
Mr. Ken Sapp
8312 Thornway Court
North Richland Hills, Texas 76180
DearMr. Sapp,
This letter is in response to your comments during the January 24 City Council Meeting
regarding the ability of City Council Members to discuss items with City Staff.
You were correct, there is not currently, nor has there ever been, an order or directive
forbidding City Council Members to speak with City Staff. I believe it would be wrong to put
such a restriction ·on our Council Members or anyone else.
During our recent goals work session, the City Council and City Management discussed
many topics including ways to work together and communicate more effectively~ As part of
that discussion, I asked Council Members to keep an open line of communication with the
City Manager's Office and suggested that where possible, that they bring items of concern
to me or others in the City Manager's office first before going to other City Staff.
By doing this, the City Manager's Office would be able to ensure a prompt and thorough
response is provided to the Council Member making the request and to other Council
Members who may have the same concerns. Also, I believe our staff will appreciate
receiving one request from the City Manager's Office, rather than multiple requests or
inquiries from several Council Members for the same information.
I hope you can understand that this is intended to make communications more efficient and
effective. It is certainly not a "gag order" or any other attempt to restrict the rights of the City
Council to request or obtain information. At no time at the recent Goals Session did the
Mayor or I order or direct Council from talking with City employees. The only reference to
anything near to that was reference to the City Charter prohibiting Council from giving
directives to City staff.
I hope this clarifies your inquiry that the Mayor, I, or any Council member directed or
instructed Council members from talking with City employees.
Sincerely,
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Larry J. Cunningham
City Manager
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Announcements and Information
February 14, 2005
Announcements
The grand opening and dedication of Tommy & Sue Brown Park is
scheduled for 10 a.m. on Saturday, February 19. This event will include the
unveiling of "Monument to Nature" an original sculpture in Texas limestone
by Dallas artist Eliseo Garica. The park is located at 8250 Shadywood Lane
in the Forest Glenn East Subdivision. For directions or more information,
please contact the NRH Parks & Recreation Department at 817-427-6620.
Keep NRH Beautiful will present the 2005 SmartScape Garden Series at
the North Richland Hills Public Library starting February 24. This three-part
series of evening classes will provide tips for home landscaping and
vegetable gardening. All meetings are free and open to the public. For
more information, please call Neighborhood Services at 817-427-6651.
The North Richland Hills Public Library is having a "Why I Love My Library"
contest. Entry forms are available at the Library and on the City Web Site.
The entry deadline is February 28.
Kudos Korner
Every Council Meeting, we spotlight our employees for the great things
they do.
City Secretary Patricia Hutson
Patricia Hutson has achieved recertification as a Certified Texas Municipal
Clerk. Recertification is neither easy nor automatic. It requires 72
classroom hours of instruction, completion of three texts and three
comprehensive written papers. Congratulations to Patricia for attaining thjs
goal. We appreciate Patricia and the rest of the staff in the City Secretary's
office for their continued efforts to provide quality services to our
community.
City of North Richland Hills
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Strategic Plan 2010
Mayor, City Council and Executive Staff
February, 2005
Report prepared by Conbrio and The Mercer Group
Table of Contents
North Richland Hills Vision 2010
page 3
North Richland Hills Goals 2010
page 4
North Richland Hills Action Agenda 2005
page 11
North Richland Hills Mayor and Council
2005 Code of Conduct - House Rules
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North Richland Hills Mayor and Council
2005 Governance Process Actions
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City of North Richland Hills Vision
2010
The City of Choice
A Community for
.. Family Living
.. Business and Job Opportunities
.. Quality Neighborhoods
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North Richland Hills Goals 2010
Quality Community Development and Revitalization
Efficient, Effective Transportation System
Safety and Security
Financial Stability
Preserve Positive City Image
Quality of Life
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North Richland Hills Goals 2010
Quality Community Development and Revitalization
Objectives:
4 Develop build out strategy
4 Expedite development of North Hills Mall
... Complete and implement Loop 820 study objectives
4 Complete implementation of South Grapevine study
... Revitalize residential neighborhoods
4 Create rail station development plan
... Provide standards to maintain quality housing
Actions 2005:
... Maximize land use values
... Review/update ordinances
4. Update comprehensive land use plan
4 Encourage more businesses to locate in North Richland Hills
... Land bank property in key development areas if possible
... Commit public funds to stimulate reinvestment
4. Facilitate hometown development
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Efficient, Effective Transportation System
Objectives:
.. Maintain leadership role on regional transportation
.. Improve traffic flow
.. Maintain lead on regional rail issues
Actions 2005:
.. Improve corridors - access and appearance
.. Expand street maintenance - older neighborhoods
.. Smooth intersections
.. Implement image study with transportation
.. Evaluate 820 impact on city facilities
.. Alternative traffic routes during 820 widening
.. Maintain/increase street maintenance funds (CIP)
.. Phase signals
.. Re-stripe Davis Boulevard
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Safety and Security
Objectives:
'" Maintain low response time
'" Maintain low crime rate
'" Provide state-of-art public safety communications
'" Provide effective police, fire, EMS
'" Enhance citizen education in public safety
'" Improve property protection classification
Actions 2005:
... Do fire inspections
... Increase fire training and education
'" Hire and retain quality public safety personnel
... Increase use of web-based data for safety and security
... Enhance community involvement of police department and fire department
administrative staff - be more visible
... Continue to operate police department where laws are enforced in traffic violations
... Friendly, open employees - be sociable when giving a ticket
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Financial Stability
Objectives:
4. Continue pay-as-you-go where possible
4. Maintain current tax rate
'" Maintain AA bond rating
4. Continue to update long-range financial plan
'" Maintain cash reserves policies
'" Maximize grant funding
Actions 2004:
4. Update building and equipment replacement plans
4. Update plan for rebuilding insurance reserves
'" Develop technology replacement plan
'" Continue to monitor and respond to changes in financial trends
.... Examine gas drilling on city properties
.... Continue existing budget process
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Preserve Positive City Image
Objectives:
... Enhance public information initiatives
... Continue communication flow to citizens
... Construction of new public facilities
... Focus on and recognize city successes
Actions 2005:
... Improve on-line services
... Develop a city facilities location plan
... Conduct citizens survey -- city service quality
... Evaluate/formalize Goodwill Ambassadors program
... Follow or utilize standards of city image study, branding efforts - South Grapevine
Highway
... Continue to hold informative meetings with citizens on all important issues
... Create programs that involve community
... Build public facilities in Hometown
... Continue to promote North Richland Hills to the outside world
... Continue open communication with the media
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Quality of Life
Objectives:
"" Complete, implement trails plan
.. Maintain parks program at current high level
"'" Develop, maintain sense of community
"'" Encourage volunteerism
"'" Maintain cultural arts program
"'" Expand/improve public arts program
Actions 2005:
"" Relocate south side recreation center
"'- Main Street festival
"'" Continue Nights of Holiday Magic
"'" Complete dog park
"'" Oktoberfest on south side by Richland Business Center
"" Complete parks master plan
"'" Continue concerts in the park
"'" Library south of 820
"" Study rotating music festival north/south
"'" Promote/increase health and wellness program/opportunities
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North Richland Hills Action Agenda 2005
Highest Priority:
'" Provide state-of-art public safety communications
4,. Complete implementation of South Grapevine study
4,. Maximize grant funding
'" Maintain cash reserves policy
4,. Maintain lead on regional rail issues
4,. Continue communication· flow to citizens
4,. Complete and implement Loop 820 study objectives
4,. Maintain leadership role on regional transportation
High Priority:
4,. Provide effective police, fire and EMS
4,. Maintain current tax rate
4. Continue pay-as-you-go where possible
4. Develop build-out strategy
'" Expedite development of North Hills Mall
"" Develop/maintain sense of community
4. Maintain parks program at current high level
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Medium Priority:
4. Create rail station developm~nt plan
4. Construction of new public facilities
4. Expand/improve public arts program
4. Maintain cultural arts program
4. Complete/implement trails plan
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North Richland Hills Mayor and Council
2005 Code of Conduct - House Rules
'" Do your homework and be prepared for each meeting.
'" Support council decisions regardless of individual opinions.
'" Consider issues based on what's best for the City of North Richland Hills rather than
political considerations.
'" Be truthful.
'" Focus on vision, goals and targets in making our decisions.
'" Be open with communications.
'" Agree to disagree.
'" Debate pending issues in the council environment.
'" Treat others as you would like to be treated (Treat others with respect).
.. Allow each other to discuss items fully.
'" Don't blindside staff, council and others.
4 Respect confidentiality of executive sessions.
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North Richland Hills Mayor and Council
2005 Governance Process Actions
Action 1: Information Sharing
... Among the Mayor and City Council
The Mayor and City Council members are responsible for sharing infonnation
with all Mayor and City Council - same infonnation and message; for
communicating in a timely manner.
4. From City Manager
o City Manager shares all infonnation with Mayor, Mayor Pro Tern.
o On major issues or "crises," the City Manager(s) will share same infonnation
with Mayor and City Council.
Action 2: Direction to City Manager
.. Council Direction
The direction from the Mayor and City Council will be summarized:
o Mayor summarizes motion.
o If Council is unclear, ask the City Manager to summarize his understanding of
the direction.
o If City Manager is unclear, the City Manager should ask the Council to
summarize or clarify.
o Council direction is based upon majority vote and done in public session.
,4 Alternative Direction
If the City Manager perceives that he is receiving direction from an individual
elected official or direction different than the Council direction, he is to bring the
matter to the Mayor and City Council for clarification and/or direction at a public
meeting.
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Action 3: Request Beyond Information for Citizen Complaints
and Concerns
.. If the City Council member or Mayor has a request for significant staff time, the
individual should bring it to the Council for direction to the City Manager/City Attorney.
.. If the City Manager/City Attorney receives a request from the Mayor or an individual
Council member for tasks requiring staff time, the City Manager should bring the
request to the Council for direction.
Action 4: Reminder:
Council = Policy; Manager = Implementation
Mayor and City Council reminded themselves: City Manager manages staff; elected
officials focus on policy and should not interfere with management.
Action 5: Consistent Treatment
4. There should be consistent treatment (eliminate any double standard or perceived
double standard) of each elected official and any citizens, regardless of their position on
an Issue.
.. If Council sees an inconsistency, the individual is responsible to help the Chair
(Mayor, Mayor Pro Tern) by bringing the matter to their attention.
Action 6: Code of Conduct Applies to All
The Code of Conduct - House Rules should apply to: Mayor and City Council; city
staff and citizens making presentations and comments. The Chair (Mayor, Mayor Pro Tern)
shall notify speakers of council rules and procedures and enforce it when necessary.
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Action 7: Citizen Comments (Non-formal public hearing)
When citizens are allowed to speak on an issue, other opinions may be presented. If
Council questions opening an issue for input, the Council member can apply to Chair.
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Action 8: Interpersonal Problem
If you have a problem/question with another elected official, gO to them first.
Action 9: Recognition Letter
Encourage letters to come from Mayor and City Council.
Action 10: Report from City Representatives
Representative should use "Infonnation Section" to report on issues, actions, etc.
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