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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2007-11-12 MinutesMINUTES OF THE WORK SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD IN THE CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820 - NOVEMBER 12, 2007 WORK SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the 12th day of November, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Work Room prior to the 7:00 p.m. regular Council meeting. Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor Suzy Compton Mayor Pro Tem, Council Place 3 John Lewis Council, Place 1 Ken Sapp Council, Place 2 Tim Barth Council, Place 4 David Whitson Council, Place 5 Scott Turnage Council, Place 6 Tim Welch Council, Place 7 Staff Members: Larry J. Cunningham City Manager Ogden Bo Bass Assistant City Manager Jared Miller Assistant City Manager Karen Bostic Managing Director Patricia Hutson City Secretary Monica Solko Assistant City Secretary George Staples City Attorney Mary Peters Public Information Officer Elizabeth Reining Assistant to City Manager John Pitstick Director of Planning & Development Larry Koonce Finance Director Mike Curtis Public Works Director Andy Jones Fire Chief JoAnn Stout Director of Neighborhood Services Steve Brown Library Director Jimmy Perdue Police Chief Vickie Loftice Parks & Recreation Director Kyle Spooner Information Services Director Bob Weakley Assistant Information Services Director Eric Wilhite Chief Planner Jamie Brockway Purchasing Manager Chris Swartz NRH2O Manager Call to Order Mayor Trevino called the work session to order at 6:00 p.m. City Councii Minutes November 12, 2007 Page 2 A.1 Discuss Items from Reqular Citv Council Meetina There were no questions A.2 IR 2007-125 Report on 2007 Citizen Survev Dr. Paul Ruggiere, University of North Texas Survey Research Center, presented a PowerPoint presentation highlighting the citizen survey conducted in September. The objectives of the project were to identify quality of life of North Richland Hills residents, extent of use of municipal facilities, degree of satisfaction with city services, new business preferences in North Richland Hills and effectiveness of communications with residents. Mr. Ruggiere reviewed the methodology used for conducting the survey, the tools used to interpret the data and comparing the results to the 2005 survey. Mr. Ruggiere advised that the survey showed that that overall quality of life rating was ten percent higher than in 2005 and shifted from good in 2005 to excellent in 2007. In 2007 34 percent of the respondents used NRH2O, 30 percent reported usage of the Recreation Center and 22 percent used Iron Horse Golf Course. The ratings for the Recreation Facilities and Programs remained consistent with 22 percent participating in the City's recreational programs during the past year and 89 percent of the participants rating the recreational programs either excellent or good compared to 88 percent in 2005. In 2007, 68.7 percent of the respondents reported using a North Richland Hills park during the year and 95 percent of the respondents using North Richland Hills parks rated then as excellent or good compared to 93 percent in 2005. In the past year, the public library was used by 59.5 percent of the respondents with 58.2 percent rating library services as excellent and 37.1 percent as good. The survey showed during the past year high grass and weeds were code violations seen frequently or sometimes as well as an increase in the drainage and flooding problems seen in the City. It was commented that the increase could be attributed to the excessive wet weather conditions during the past year. Police and Fire Services showed a significant improvement with excellent or good ratings. Mr. Ruggiere reviewed the ratings for service performance and the services needing much or some improvement. Respondents rated as the highest improvements needed were in street maintenance, storm drainage, street lighting and code enforcement with the lowest improvements needed in senior citizen center services, water service and fire protection. When asked the type of business respondents would like to see move to North Richland Hills, 21 percent indicated the City did not need any additional businesses, 20 percent would like more grocery stores and 14 percent would like more sit-down restaurants. The survey reflected that the percentage of respondents who had Charter Cable at home decreased in 2007 as well as the percentage of those who watched Citicable NRH. Eighty-six percent of homeowners and 76% of renters responded that they received enough information about city programs and services. In response to questions from the Council, Mr. Ruggiere discussed how North Richland Hills ranked with other cities, the responses received to the economic development questions, and the receptiveness City Council Minutes November 12, 2007 Page 3 of the citizens to a telephone survey and why a telephone survey was conducted as opposed to a mail survey. A.3 IR 2007-127 NRH2O 2007 End of Season Report Mr. Chris Swartz, NRH2O Park Manager, presented a PowerPoint presentation outlining the 2007 NRH2O Season. Highlights of the report included: The 2007 Season Reqort -Attendance: • 2007 Park attendance - 248,205 • 2006 Park attendance - 260,869 Attendance decrease - Second Rainiest May - Rainiest June and July - Rain on over 50°/a of operating days - Days with temperatures of 100° F or higher ^ 2007 - 5 ^ 2006 - 37 The 2007 Season Report - Financial Performance: • $3.9 million - Unaudited park revenues - Slight decrease to last year • $2.69 million - Unaudited park expenses - Increase of 4 percent - Includes Indirect Cost Transfer of $102,297 - Includes Allocation Expenses of $116,353 The 2007-Season Report - Season Pass Sales: • Number of passes sold increased 5 percent - 2007 Sales - 11,404 - 2006 Sales -10,848 • Promotions focused on discounts and entertainment packages The 2007 Season Report - Marketina: • Media Coverage - Radio / Television - KSCS ^ Brother Van - First DJ to ride Acce{erator - Channel5 • Season opening coverage and Accelerator promotion ^ Featured on story dealing with the weather's impact on outdoor businesses - KRLD Mentions of the Jaws rescheduling due to weather City Council Minutes November 12, 2007 Page 4 Media Coverage - Print - Fort Worth Star Telegram ^ Dive-In Movie listings ^ Highlighted in After Hours, Best Bets, Picks of the Week ^ Area waterparks ^ Rain's impact on outdoor businesses ^ Birthday celebration ^ Hilary Duff Sweepstakes ^ iPod an Hour Giveaway ^ Fairly Odd Parents Visit Media Coverage - Print - Dalfas Morning News ^ Dive-In Movies ^ Birthday celebration ^ Hilary Duff Sweepstakes ^ iPod an Hour Giveaway ^ Fairly Odd Parents Visit Website - 6,270 online ticket purchases (Up 1 percent) - 2,667 season passes sold (Up 168 percent) Special Events - Hilary Duff Sweepstakes - Birthday Celebration - Dive-In Movies -"An iPod an Hour" Giveaway Day - Fort Worth Zoo - "Wild Wonders" - KSCS Dorsey Gang World Tour - Fairly Odd Parents The 2007 Season Report - Donations • Over 700 Organizations, 1,400 Tickets - Schools - Churches - Charities - Businesses • More than 35 BISD schools, North Richland Hi(Is Churches and North Richland Hills Businesses The 2007 Season Report - Group Sales: • Accounts for 20 percent of park revenue • Accounts for 19 percent of park attendance • Overall revenue decreased by approximately $16,000 from the 2006 Season • Exclusive park rental revenue +ncreased 13 percent from the 2006 Season City Council Minutes November 12, 2007 Page 5 The 2007 Season Report - Revenue Operations: • Food Service - 11 °!o increase in revenue • 2007 revenue - $447,170 • Gift Shop - 4°lo decrease in revenue • 2007 revenue - $103,541 • Locker Rentais - 5% decrease in revenue • 2007 revenue $59,461 The 2007 Season Report - Survey, Results: • How Many Hours Did You Stay Today? - 5.6 • How Many People Came With You? - 5.8 • How Would You Rate NRH2O's Attractions and Facilities? - 4.5outof5 • How Would You Rate NRH2O's Guest Service and Courtesy? - 4.6outof5 • How Would You Rate NRH2O's Quality of Concessions? - 4.2 out of 5 • Where are you from? - NRH - 27.07% - Fort Worth - 12.15°!0 - Not from the Areas -11.05°!0 - Keller - 6.08% - Hurst - 5.52°!0 - Arlington - 3.31 % - Bedford - 3.31 % - Colleyville - 2.76% - Irving - 2.76% - Watauga - 2.76°!0 - Euless - 2.21 % - Mansfield - 2.21 °lo • Wil{ You Recommend NRH2O to a Friend? - Yes - 100.00% • Wi{{ You Visit NRH2O Again? - Yes - 99.75% There were no questions from the Council. A.4 IR 2007-128 Update to the NRH2O Strateaic Plan City Council Minutes November 12, 2007 Page 6 Chris Swartz, NRH2O Park Manager, presented a PowerPoint presentation outlining the Goals for the 2008 Season and the recommended ticket prices. NRH2O 2008 Goals: 1. Increase and target marketing efforts to differentiate NRH2O from the smaller aquatic parks. 2. Increase sales to corporate groups taking advantage of a tremendous opportunity to expand NRH2O's attendance and revenue stream. 3. lncrease Food and Beverage per caps. 4. Allow incremental annual increases to the historically low marquee price at NRH2O. 5. Update the Conceptual Master Plan to accomplish three key objectives: Keep the park fresh and attractive to current visitors. increase the age of the park's target market to 15 years of age and under. • Expand the opportunities for corporate group sales through the addition of a pavilion/catering area. 6. Be responsive to evolving guest needs. NRH2O 2008 Recommended Ticket Prices: No increase: Resident Adu1t $11.99 Resident Child $9.99 fncrease: General Adult and Child $19.99 $21.99 General Child $15.99 $17.99 Residential Season Pass Adu1t $59.99 $65.00 Residential Season Pass Child $59.99 $65.00 Residential Season Pass Family of 4 $199.96 $220.00 General Season Pass Adult $69.99 $75.00 General Season Pass Chi1d $69.99 $75.00 General Season Pass Family ofi 4 $239.96 $260.00 After brief discussion and questions by the Council, the consensus was to move forward with the recommendations. A.5 Adiournment Mayor Trevino announced at 6:53 p.m. that the Council would adjourn to the regular Council meeting. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING City Council Minutes November 12, 2007 Page 7 A.0 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order November 12, 2007 at 7:02 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Oscar Trevino Suzy Compton John Lewis Ken Sapp Tim Barth David Whitson Scott Turnage Tim Wefch Mayor Mayor Pro Tem, Council, Place 1 Council, Place 2 Council, Place 4 Council, Place 5 Council, Place 6 Council, Place 7 Council Place 3 Staff: Larry J. Cunningham Ogden Bo Bass Patricia Hutson Monica Solko George Staples City Manager Assistant City Manager City Secretary Assistant City Secretary Attorney A.1 INVOCATION Councilman Sapp gave the invocation. A.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Brownie Troop 3319 led the pledge of allegiance. A.3 SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S) PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING HOUSTIN GARDINER FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS PRESENTED BY COUNCILMAN WHITSON Councilman Whitson presented Houstin Gardiner with a proclamation recognizing his accomplishments in the Special Olympic World Games in Shanghai, China. City Council Minutes November 12, 2007 Page 8 A.4 CITIZENS PRESENTATION Mrs. Laverne O'Steen, 8429 Emerald Circle spoke on her concerns with a retaining wall and Block 1, Lot 40, Emerald Lakes drainage easement. A.5 REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None. B.0 APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA 1TEMS APPROVED B.1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF OCTOBER 22, 2007 CITY COUNCIL MEETING B.2 FP 2007-12 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM JASON AND APRIL BLUE TO APPROVE A FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 1-2, BLOCK 1, BLUE ADDITION (LOCATED AT 9004 KIRK LANE - 3.302 ACRES) B.3 PW 2007-017 APPROVE LOADING/UNLOADING ZONE ON FLORY STREET AND MANOR DRIVE DURING SCHOOL ZONE TIMES - ORDINANCE NO. 2956 B.4 PU 2007-053 AWARD OF BID TO SPSD INC IN THE AMOUNT OF $43,694 FOR THE INSTALLATION OF THE HARWOOD ROAD ENTRY SIGN PROJECT B.5 PU 2007-049 AWARD BID TO E-Z-GO TEXTRON TO LEASE FOOD AND BEVERAGE CARTS FOR IRON HORSE GOLF COURSE - RESOLUTION NO. 2007-111 B.6 PU 2007-059 AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF 107 DESKTOP COMPUTERS FOR THE NEW LIBRARY FROM DELL IN THE AMOUNT OF $119,512 B.7 PU 2007-057 AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF 150 DESKTOP COMPUTERS FROM DELL IN THE AMOUNT OF $167,570 City Council Minutes November 12, 2007 Page 9 B.8 PU 2007-058 APPROVE CONTRACT RENEWAL OF MICROSOFT ENTERPRISE AGREEMENT WITH SHI GOVERNMENT SOLUTIONS - RESOLUTION NO. 2007-066 COUNCILMAN TURNAGE MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. COUNCILMAN LEWIS SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED T-O. PUBLIC HEARiNGS C.1 ZC 2007-12 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM BENJAMIN AND ANN LOIBL TO APPROVE A ZONING CHANGE FROM "AG" AGRICULTURAL TO "R-1-S" SPECIAL SINGLE FAMILY (LOCATED AT 8908 KIRK LANE - 1.454 ACRES) - ORDINANCE NO. 2966 APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called for the applicant to come forward. Benjamin Loibl, 8909 Kirkland, came forward. He was available to answer any questions the Council might have. Eric Wilhite, Chief Planner, presented the item. The applicants, Benjamin and Ann Loibl, are requesting approval of a zoning change to residential (R-1-S) for a 1.45 acre tract in order to bring the property into conformance with the existing residential use. By doing so the owners may expand the existing structure if desired. To do so also requires the property to be platted. A plat request is running concurrently with this zoning change request. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of zoning change request by a vote of 5-0. Mayor Trevino called for anyone wishing to speak for or against the request to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing. MAYOR PRO TEM COMPTON MOVED TO APPROVE ZC 2007-12, ORDINANCE NO. 2966 UPHOLDING P&Z COMMISSION'S RECOMMENDATION. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOT10N. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-O. City Council Minutes November 12, 2007 Page 10 C.2 FP 2007-15 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM BENJAMIN AND ANN LOIBL TO APPROVE A FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, LOIBL ADDITION (LOCATED AT 8908 KIRK LANE -1.454 ACRES) (THIS IS NOT A PUBLIC HEARING BUT IS RELATED TO iTEM C.1) APPROVED Mayor Trevino announced that this item was not a Public Hearing but was related to the previous item and ca{{ed for the applicant to come forward. Benjamin Loibl, 8909 Kirkland, came forward. He was available to answer any questions the Council might have. Eric Wilhite, Chief Planner, presented the item. The applicants, Benjamin and Ann Loibl, are requesting approval of a final plat for a 1.45 acre tract in order to bring the property into conformance with the existing residential use. By doing so the owners may expand the existing structure as they desire. Mr. & Ms. Loibl will be adding an accessory building (garage) to the property. Under current zoning regulations for the square footage of the garage, a Special Use Permit would be required. The Loibl's decided to bring the property into conformance with zoning and platting in order to expand again in the future without requiring any zoning change process. A zoning change request is running concurrently with this final plat request. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approvaf of final plat request FP 2007-15 by a vote of 6-0. COUNCII.MAN WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE FP 2007-15. COUNCILMAN SAPP SECONDED THE MoTtoN. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRfED 7-O. C.3 GN 2007-100 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY REVISING SECTION 118-631 PERMITTED LAND USE TABLES AND SECTION 118-632 TOWN CENTER PERMITTED USES; TO REQUIRE A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR ALL DUPLEX, TRIPLEX, FOURPLEX, TOWNHOME AND MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING UNITS IN THE CITY - ORDINANCE NO. 2963 APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called for Eric Wilhite to come forward and present the item. Eric Wilhite, Chief Pfanner, presented the request to amend Chapter 118 - Zoning, of the City of North Richfand Hills Code of Ordinances Permitted Land Use tables. The first table to be amended addresses those land uses in all residential and nonresidential City Council Minutes November 12, 2007 Page 11 zoning districts within the city other than "TC" Town Center zone (Home Town). The second, the "TC" zoning district, has a permitted land use table for it specifically and identifies the various subzones identified on the Regulating Plan much like the standard zoning map does for the rest of the City. For the most part the land uses identified in the land use tables are very similar. The current permitted land use tables designate all land uses to be permitted by right (P), allowed under a special use permit (S) or not allowed at all (blank). This change will add "S" to the permitted use tables under the sections of residential delineated above in the genera! zoning districts of the city, and those subzones in Town Center subzones identified on the regulating plan. Requiring a special use permit provides further a mechanism to further scrutinize allowing those land uses in areas where special conditions may need to be considered to reduce adverse effects on adjacent or surrounding properties. A development specific site plan shall accompany every application and include all the contents established for site plans and will be made part of the ordinance. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a vote of 6-0. Mayor Trevino called for anyone wishing to speak for or against the request to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing. COUNCILMAN BARTH MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2007-100, ORDINANCE NO. 2963. COUNCILMAN TURNAGE SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-O. C.4 GN 2007-098 PUBL{C HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE BY REQUIRING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR GAS WELL DRILLING AND PRODUCTION IN NON-RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS - ORDINANCE NO. 2964 APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called for John Pitstick, Director of Planning and Development to come forward and present the item. John Pitstick presented the item. To further refine and have the ability to review gas well sites, staff is recommending that the City consider requiring a(SUP) special use permit for gas drilling on nonresidential sites within the city. With this change a separate ordinance amending Ordinance 2953 would eliminate the automatic 1,500 feet setback from freeways and principal arterials and a11ow the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council to review non residential gas well sites within the City and City Council Minutes November 12, 2007 Page 12 help assure the viability and potential development of prime properties as well as protection of transportation routes within North Richland Hills. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended by a vote of 5-0 to recommend approval of an ordinance revision to the Zoning Ordinance Permitted Land Use Tables requiring a(SUP) special use permit prior to the drilling and production of gas wells located in nonresidential zoning districts. Mayor Trevino called for anyone wishing to speak for or against the request to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing and called for the motion. COUNCILMAN WHtTSON MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2007-098, ORDINANCE NO. 2964. COUNCILMAN WELCH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTlON TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-O. C.5 GN 2007-099 CONSIDER APPEALING CHAPTER 104 GAS DRILLING AND PRODUCTION ESTABLISHING NEW SETBACKS FROM STREETS AND RIGHTS OF WAY - ORDINANCE NO. 2965 (THIS IS NOT A PUBLIC HEARING BUT IS RELATED TO ITEM C.4) APPROVED Mayor Trevino announced that this item was not a public hearing but was related to the previous item. John Pitstick, Director of Planning and Development presented the item. To further refine and have the ability to review gas well sites, staff is recommending a separate zoning ordinance change requiring a(SUP) special use permit for gas drilling on nonresidential sites within the city. With this change staff is recommending a change to Chapter 104 in the Gas Drilling & Production Ordinance that would change the current 1,500 feet setback from freeways and principal arterials and provide a minimum setback of 150 feet from all rights-of-way. These changes will allow the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council to review non-residential gas well sites on a one-on-one basis within the City and help assure the viability and potential effective development of prime properties as welf as protection of transportation routes within North Richland Hills. COUNCILMAN SAPP MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2007-099, ORDINANCE NO. 2965. MAYOR PRO TEM COMPTON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-O. City Council Minutes November 12, 2007 Page 13 C.6 GN 2007-101 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF APPROVAL OF 2007 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - ORDINANCE NO. 2961 APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called for John Pitstick to come forward and present the item. John Pitstick, Director of Planning and Development, presented the item. The Comprehensive Land Use Plan and companion document Thoroughfare Plan are important planning documents that serve as an overall city guide for future development related decisions. The Comprehensive Plan is intended as a 5 to 7 year guideline indicating future desires for thoroughfare and land uses, but does not directly affect existing zoning. The Comprehensive Plan was previously updated in 2001 and in 1992. The major contributing factors for the current 2007 Comprehensive Plan update include the need to provide updated tand use and thoroughfare changes to the Council of Governments for planning of the widening of Loop 820 and to provide land use potential as part of the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the SW to NE Corridor Study which is underway to identify the potential for commuter rail service along the Cotton Belt Rail Line. At this time a commuter rail could be up and running on the Cotton Belt as early as 2012. The major changes to the Comprehensive Plan include: 1) Updating the maps; 2) Introducing new mixed use land use districts; and 3) Incorporating previous study recommendations from the Loop 820 Corridor Study, Boulevard 26 Corridor Study and Smithfield Conservation District study. A major part of the Future Land Use Plan includes two new land uses - Mixed Use One and Mixed Use Two. Mixed Use One includes the core area within walking distance around future rail stations which will allow a more intense relationship to the rail line and higher densities. Mixed Use Two is a transitional area with compatibility to the core development area and linkages to the broader community. Special design standards will be required in both mixed use districts with streetscape and form based building plans that address the relationship between buildings and the public realm, form and mass of buildings and the scale and type of streets and blocks that foster pedestrian activity and a"sense of place." There are several minor revisions to the Thoroughfare Plan as a result of map updates and proposed revisions to particular roadway designations. The Planning & Zoning City Council Minutes November 12, 2007 Page 14 Commission has given unanimous approval of the 2007 Comprehensive Plan Update at the October 18, 2007 meeting. Mayor Trevino called for anyone wishing to speak for or against the request to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino cfosed the public hearing and called the motion. COUNCILMAN WHITSON MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2007-101, ORDINANCE NO. 2961. COUNCILMAN WELCH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-O. D.0 PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT There were no items for this category. E.0 PUBLIC WORKS There were no items for this category. GENERALITEMS F.1 GN 2007-089 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 18-191 AND 1$-277 OF THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CODE OF ORDINANCES BY CHANGING THE DEFINITION OF WEEKEND FOOD VENDORS AND INCREASING THE MINIMUM SIZE OF BUILDING AND ELIMINATING "INDUSTRIAL" LAND USES FROM WHERE THEY CAN OPERATE - ORDINANCE NO. 2958 APPROVED Stephanie East, Environmental Health Supervisor, presented a PowerPoint presentation. It was recently brought to the City's attention that some Texas cities (Austin & Forth Worth specifically) are experiencing a significant increase in the number of mobile and weekend food vendors such as taco trucks, ice cream trucks, hot dog and hamburger stands. While North Richland Hills has not seen an increase in this type of activity yet, there is a possibility that the City could also see an increase in the future. City Council Minutes November 12, 2007 Page 15 After review of the City's current ordinance pertaining to Weekend Food Vendors the following are the proposed amendments: Proposed Amendment Chanqes: 1. Removing any reference to a"single aroup of contiquous businesses." 2. Removing "Industrial" zoned properties as an acceptable location and allowing weekend food vendors to only operate on properties with approved land uses for commercial or retail. 3. Increasing the building square footage requirement from 10,000 square feet to 100,000 square feet of mandatory building space per business wanting a Weekend Food Vendor on their site. Results of Possible Chanqes: • Changes wil! reduce 140+ possible sites to approximately 14 locations • Eliminates potential proliferation of food vendors • Current location <100,000 ft2 allowed to remain unless permit is not renewed MA,YOR PRO TEM COMPTON MOVED TO APPROVE GN ZOO7-OH9 AND ORDINANCE NO. 2958. COUNCILMAN BARTH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-O. F.2 GN 2007-103 CAST BALLOT FOR TARRANT APPRAISAL DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS - RESOLUTfON NO. 2007-067 APPROVED Karen Bostic, Managing Director, presented the item. At the September 24, 2007 Work Session Council consensus was to not make a nomination to the Tarrant Appraisai District (TAD) Board, but to wait and see who was nominated by other entities and then cast votes from the nomination list. Nominations for candidates to serve as directors of the five-member Board have been received. The City of North Richland Hills has been allocated 45 votes which may be cast collectively or separately for any nominee(s) listed on the official bal{ot. Votes cast for persons not listed on the ballot wi~1 not be considered. Approval of Resolution No 2007-067 will cast all 45 votes for John Henry Clanton to the Tarrant Appraisal District Board of Directors for a two-year term beginning January 1, 2008. Mr. Clanton is who the City cast votes for in the previous election. COUNCILMAN TURNAGE MOVED TO APPROVE GN ZOO7-103, RESOLUTION NO. 2007-067. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-O. City Council Minutes November 12, 2007 Page 16 F.3 PU 2007-055 AWARD RFP NO. 07-1404 TO 3M LIBRARY SYSTEMS IN THE AMOUNT OF $215,151 FOR THE RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM FOR THE NEW LIBRARY - RESOLUTION NO. 2007-065 APPROVED Larry Koonce, Finance Director presented the item. Included in the approved Library Budget funding is $232,000 for the installation of a fully integrated Radio Frequency tdentification (RFID) based Library inventory/security management and self-service hardware/software system. This system will provide self-check, cataloging/bibliographic tag maintenance, inventory and security functions for the New City Library. An Evaluation Committee was formed to evaluate the proposals to ensure the intent of the specifications. The Committee is recommending the purchase of the RFID system from 3M Library System based on the evaluation criteria. Steve Brown, Library Director presented a PowerPoint presentation on the integrated Radio-Frequency Identification System by 3M. COUNCILMAN WHITSON MOVED TO APPROVE PU 2007-055, RESOLUTION 2007-65. COUNCILMAN LEWIS SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-O. F.4 GN 2007-097 CONSIDERATION OF AMENDING CHAPTER 106 OF THE GENERAL CODE OF ORDINANCES BY REVISING THE SIGN REGULATIONS ORDINANCE NO. 2962 APPROVED Councilman Turnage, Chair of Sign Focus Group, presented a PowerPoint presentation. During the past year City Staff has compiled a list of issues and requests for signs that need consideration and Council direction for potential revisions to the Sign Ordinance. It is felt that the major foundation and objectives of the Sign Ordinance are still relevant to Council goals and ideals, but some modifications need to be reviewed to consider possible updating. With this in mind, the Sign Focus Group was requested to review these issues and requests similar to the Sign Ordinance Revisions that were adopted in December, 2006. List of reauests and issues that brouaht about each recommendation• • Additional Develoqment Siqns - request from Home Town • Banner Siqns in multifamilv front vards - request by apartment complexes City Council Minutes November 12, 2007 Page 17 • Electronic messaqe boards - request from Fort Worth Christian School • Interior Directional Signs - staff concerns over safety and effective enforcement • Political Siqns - staff concerns over effective enforcement • Vehicle Advertising setbacks - general aesthetic concerns by citizens and City Council since last sign update • Works of Art - new art objects being displayed in city created need for definitions Following is an outline of specific recommended changes under each of the primary objectives established by the Sign Focus Group: A. Identification of Local Businesses and Civic Organizations • Consider additional temporary new development siqns for residential and mixed use developments greater than 100 acres (accommodates current and future major developments within the city) • Consider allowing temporary banner siqns to be placed in the front yard setback for multifamily complexes (allows for more effective temporary signs for apartment complexes) • Consider allowing electronic messaae boards on monument signs in the (U) Institutional zoning district for schools and churches (allows for effective civic and non-profit announcements) B. Traffic Safety • Consider setbacks for interior directional siqns in large centers (establishes distinction of interior signage from primary traffic directional signs in large centers) C. Conform to State and Federal laws (No recommended changes) D. Removal of Illegal and Obsolete Signs • Consider notice in Sign Ordinance that qolitical sians placed illegally in the public right of way may be removed without notice. (establishes clear enforcement of illegally placed political signs) E. Promoting an Attractive Community • Vehicle Advertisinq - Consider requiring vehicles and trailers with display advertising to be stored at least 65 feet from a public right of way. Recommending exception for vehicles and trailers 1) within the "I" Industrial districts; 2) that are available for lease as part of the business' primary operation; and 3) vehicles used for regular delivery of inerchandise or transportation of service providers to work sites shall be allowed to park no closer than 15 feet from a freeway or primary arterial right of way. (clears roadway visibility and cluttered signs from the traveling public and City Council Minutes November 12, 2007 Page 18 encourages focus on permanent pole, monument and wall signs for business advertising) • Works of Art - Consider promoting artistic, historical and nostalgic objects and images and works of art. Recommending not requiring a permit but must be in relative scale and context to property. Artistic plans to be reviewed by Sign Review Committee with appeal to Sign Review Board. (allows and encourages works of art throughout city) COUNCILMAN LEWIS MOVED FOR APPROVAL OF GN 2007-097, ORDINANCE NO. 2962. COUNCILMAN SAPP SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-O. F.5 PU 2007-056 AWARD BID NO. 07-1403 TO GST PUBLIC SAFETY SUPPLY FOR THE PURCHASE OF POLICE UNIFORMS APPROVED Jimmy Perdue, Police Chief, presented the item. In the 2007/2008 adopted budget Council allocated funds for the purchase of uniforms for the Police Department. Bids were solicited for estimated quantities of trousers, long/short sleeve shirts and caps. Uniforms are ordered as needed for new officers or when replacement is required. The specifications require the successful bidder to obtain the correct measurements of each officer in order to provide proper uniform fit and to maintain sufficient stock on hand to deliver a uniform in a timely manner. The Police Department currently wears a 55% polyester/45% wool blend uniform. The bid specification stipulated that the material for the uniforms being bid be a 55% polyester/45% wool blend material. The three (3) bids were evaluated based on the past performance history of each vendor, customer service, product quality and delivery. A wear test conducted by the Police Department found that the Blauer brand uniform was superior to the brand that Uniforms Inc. is currently selling. GST Public Safety Supply offers the Blauer brand which exhibits a higher quality regarding seams and overall fabrication. The North Richland Hills Police Department currently purchases and utilizes Blauer products. Fabric blend and color will match the current uniforms in inventory and being worn by the Police Department. GST has proven to be an excellent source of uniform supply providing quality customer service and convenience due to its location in Grand Prairie, Texas. MAYOR PRO TEM COMPTON MOVED TO APPROVE PU 2007-056 TO AWARD THE BID TO GST PUBLIC SAFETY SUPPLY FOR THE PURCHASE OF POLICE UNIFORMS. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-O. City Council Minutes November 12, 2007 Page 19 F.6 INFORMATION AND REPORTS Councilman Welch made the fotlowing announcements. City offices will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 22 and 23, in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Garbage and recycling will not be collected on Thanksgiving Day. It will be collected on Friday, instead. The November 26'h City Council Meeting has been cancelled. The next Council Meeting will be held on December 10tn The City of North Richland Hills invites you to "A Night of Holiday Magic" from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, December 1St. This special event will be held at the Municipal Complex, located off Mid Cities and Iron Horse Boulevard. There will be a tree lighting and fireworks show, photos with Santa, ice skating, a marshmaltow roast, musical entertainment and more. Admission is free. Please bring a new, unwrapped toy for the Santa Cops toy drive. For more details, please call 817-427-6600. Kudos Korner - James Wolske, Utility Billing, Finance Department. A customer called to compliment and thank James for stopping while he was reading meters to help two elderly women take a box off the back of a truck. NRH is a great place to live because of people like James. F.7 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 8:29 ~~~~,~~'RIC H ~~;L~~~ =o ' ~ ~?~ 2' ~ ~ ~~~sT: h ,.y, Patricia Hutson, City Secretary