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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2005-12-12 Minutes 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 LOOP 820 - DECEMBER 12, 2005 PRE-COUNCIL SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in Pre-Council session on the 1ih day of December, 2005 at 5:00 p.m. in the Pre-Council Room prior to the 7:00 regular Council meeting. Present: Oscar Trevino Tim Welch John Lewis Jo Cox Suzy Compton JoAnn Johnson David Whitson Nancy Bielik Staff Members: Larry J. Cunningham Richard Torres Ogden Bo Bass Karen Bostic Alicia Richardson George Staples Mary Edwards John Pitstick Larry Koonce Mike Curtis Dave Green Drew Corn Jimmy Perdue Andy Jones Richard Abernethy Absent: Patricia Hutson Call to Order Mayor Mayor Pro T em Councilman Councilwoman Councilwoman Councilwoman Councilman Councilwoman City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Manager Managing Director Administrative/Fiscal Services Assistant City Secretary City Attorney Public Information Officer Director of Planning & Development Finance Director Public Works Director Chief Planner Budget Director Police Chief Fire Chief Assistant to City Manager City Secretary Mayor Trevino called the Pre-Council meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. 1. IR 2005-165 Discuss Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) Alternates for Loop 820 Public Works Director Mike Curtis advised council TXDOT requested meeting in order to review and receive input from council regarding alternates for Loop 820. TXDOT representatives will present two different alternates for Loop 820. The alternates within City Council Minutes December 12, 2005 Page 2 North Richland Hills do not change. The alternates are primarily different at the interchange of 1-35 and Loop 820. Mr. Curtis advised TXDOT looked at five alternates for Airport Freeway, but have narrowed the alternates to three alternates. Mr. Curtis advised this would be the appropriate time for the Mayor and Council to ask questions of TXDOT and their consultants. Mr. Curtis advised staff would prepare a list of council's concerns and questions and present formal written response to TXDOT. Mr. Curtis introduced Curtis Hannon of TXDOT who then introduced Project Manager John Tellingham; Darryl Thompson and Roger Clemmons of Carter and Burgess and Joe Atwood and Adam Ellis of Lockwood Andrews and Nendum. Mr. Curtis Hannon of TXDOT reviewed conceptual alternatives with council. Mr. Hannon advised council the input TXDOT seeks is for access points and where cities would like to see local access ramps. Mr. Hannon advised council TXDOT had been developing both projects with reversible high occupancy vehicle (HOV) or managed lane facilities. Mr. Hannon advised TXDOT did receive a proposal from a private company to design and construct these facilities and TXDOT went out for competing proposals and have a list of four firms and are in the procurement stage. Mr. Hannon advised they are in the process of developing technical specifications in order to get information to selected firms to bid. Mr. Hannon advised TXDOT needs the base design before providing information to the firms. Mr. Hannon advised TXDOT is developing IH 820 with two managed lanes in each direction, median with three basic freeway lanes in each direction. The project for 121/183 will have three general purpose lanes in each direction and three managed lanes in each direction. Mr. Hannon advised the premise for the managed lanes is that they could be managed by time of day, value price or toll. Mr. Hannon advised TXDOT is trying to determine the amount of revenue the lanes could help generate to help in building the corridor. Mr. Clemmons discussed both alternates with council. Mr. Hannon advised project would have three general purpose lanes with two managed lanes in each direction, which would not change between the alternates. The entire corridor has the same access from the frontage road to the general purpose lanes as where available under the old schematic. Mr. Clemmons advised the ramps may move a little bit, but they would be in the same general area. Mr. Clemmons advised alternate 1 B has access from managed lanes to the north on IH35, but it also has direct connectors, direct access from the managed lanes to the managed lanes on IH35 to the south in both directions. The interchange by the Northeast Mall has two reverse direct connectors to the south on 820. Mr. Clemmons advised the difference between the two alternates is the direct connectors on each end. The managed lanes would have slip ramps at Rufe Snow Drive to enter the managed lanes and direct connector to Iron Horse Drive. Mr. Clemmons advised TXDOT is not showing any other access to the managed lanes. Mr. Clemmons advised TXDOT is not proposing any additional right-of-way. City Council Minutes December 12, 2005 Page 3 The Council discussed general purposes lanes versus managed lanes, frontage roads and access for emergency vehicles. Mayor Trevino clarified with Mr. Clemmons that managed lanes would not be barriered managed lanes and asked if they would be barriered between the managed lanes. Mr. Clemmons advised there are three barriers down the freeway. The first barrier is located down the middle and the others are on each side of the general purpose lanes and the managed lanes. Project Manager John Tellingham advised council the access from 820 South to Boulevard 26 and Davis Boulevard would not change. Mayor Trevino mentioned that tonight was the first time he has heard of barriers on managed lanes. Mayor Trevino advised in the meetings he has attended there was no discussion of barriers in managed lanes except down the center. Mayor Trevino advised that the city would have a problem with barriered managed lanes. Council concurred with Mayor Trevino. Mayor Trevino asked the sequence of construction for the 820 and 121/183 projects. Council was advised the 820 project would be funded first. Mayor Trevino advised he would like to see the bridges with the same aesthetics as those on Rufe Snow Bridge, the Texas turn around at Holiday Lane to mirror what we have at Rufe Snow in order for consistent design. Mayor Trevino would like the city to have input on the aesthetics for the bridges, pavement crossings, crosswalks and light standards in the process. Council discussed managed lane access to Precinct Line Road to the east or move the access one interchange to the west at Bedford Euless Road. Council was advised TXDOT is leaning toward Precinct Line Road. Council advised they preferred access to managed lanes at Bedford Euless Road as opposed to Precinct Line Road. Mayor Trevino thanked TXDOT for briefing the council on the update and advised them staff would submit a formal letter of the concerns and suggestions of the council. 2. Discuss items from Reqular December 12. 2005 City Council Meetinq Item 16 - PU 2005-052 - Councilwoman Cox asked if the agreement for professional services was based on qualifications of the company only or did the city take bids for the services. City Council Minutes December 12, 2005 Page 4 Assistant City Manager Richard Torres advised the city selected consultant based on their experience and work completed for other cities. Mr. Torres informed council after the consultant was selected staff negotiated the agreement. Councilwoman Cox asked if the remainder of the fees would come from the general fund of the city. Mr. Torres advised the monies were budgeted from the half cent sales tax. 3. IR 2005-166 Informational Crime Prevention Proqram Police Chief Jimmy Perdue advised council cities are seeing an increase in car theft and the Police Department has a new crime prevention program to address burglary of motor vehicles. Chief Perdue advised the program is patterned after a similar program currently in use in Dallas County. The program educates the public to remove items from visible locations within their vehicles. The Police Department has created signs, which will be made available for purchase by North Richland Hills business, to be erected at business parking lots. The signs will read "lock your car, take your keys, hide your belongings". The Public Works Department will manufacture signs and will be available for purchase from businesses at cost. 4. IR 2005-167 Report on 2005 Citizen Survey Public Information Director Mary Edwards advised the city had recently contracted with the University of North Texas (UNT) Survey Research Center earlier in the year to dvelop and conduct a citizen survey of services provided by the city. Ms. Edwards introduced Mr. James Glass of UNT Survey Research Center who would be presenting results to the council. Mr. Glass presented council with a highlight of the citizen survey findings. Mayor Trevino announced at 6:24 p.m. the council would take a break prior to convening into Executive Session. Mayor Trevino reconvened the meeting at 6:33 p.m. 5. Executive Session Mayor Trevino announced at 6:33 p.m. that the Council would adjourn to Executive Session as authorized by Texas Government Code Section 551.071 Consultation with Attorney to Seek Advice about Pending or Threatened Litigation, a Settlement Offer or on a Matter in Which the Duty of the Attorney to the Governmental Body Under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas Clearly City Council Minutes December 12, 2005 Page 5 Conflicts with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code: (1) Danny Newman (2) Davis v. North Richland Hills 6. Adiournment 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 December 12, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Oscar Trevino Tim Welch John Lewis Jo Cox Suzy Compton JoAnn Johnson Nancy Bielik David Whitson Mayor Mayor Pro T em Councilman Councilwoman Councilwoman Councilwoman Councilwoman Councilman Staff: Larry J. Cunningham Ogden Bo Bass Richard Torres Alicia Richardson George Staples City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Secretary Attorney Absent: Patricia Hutson City Secretary City Council Minutes December 12, 2005 Page 6 2. INVOCATION Councilwoman Johnson gave the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilwoman Johnson led the pledge of allegiance. 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS PRESENTATION OF PROCLAMATIONS RECOGNIZING THE BIRDVILLE HIGH SCHOOL BAND AND RICHLAND HIGH SCHOOL BAND Councilwoman Compton presented proclamations to Birdville High and Richland High School bands. PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING LIBERTY BANK FOR 20 YEARS OFSERVICE TO THE COMMUNITY Councilman Lewis recognized and presented a proclamation to Liberty Bank for their service to the city. KEEP NRH BEAUTIFUL HOLIDAY LIGHTING CONTEST AWARD PRESENTATION Councilwoman Cox and Keep North Richland Hills Beautiful Commission Chair Kathy Luppy presented certificates and recognized the following holiday light winners. B. J. Rowe, 6405 Heidelburg Court; Robert Benefiel, 7000 Corona Drive; David, Denise & Molly Darwin, 4621 Shady Lake Drive; Richard & Theresa Radwan, 5909 Circle Drive North; Steve & Gloria Kettering, 8605 Hudson Street; Troy Hudson, 6728 Richfield Drive; Joe W. Hardin, 8328 Thorncrest Court; Tim Kempka, 7700 Red Oak Street and Chris Nevins, 8116 Autumn Run Lane. 5. CITIZENS PRESENTATION City Council Minutes December 12, 2005 Page 7 Mr. Richard Radwan, 5909 Circle Drive North, expressed his appreciation to the North Richland Hills police. 6. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA Councilwoman Bielik removed item 7b from the Consent Agenda. Mayor Pro Tem Welch removed items 7c & 7k from the Consent Agenda. 7. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED A. MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 3, 2005 JOINT MEETING WITH THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION B. REMOVED C. REMOVED D. GN 2005-124 APPROVE ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SCHRICKEL, ROLLINS AND ASSOCIATES, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $49,200 FOR THE DESIGN OF SIMMONS DRIVE (MID-CITIES BOULEVARD TO GRAND AVENUE) E. GN 2005-125 CONSIDER ORDINANCE AMENDING SEC. 74-32 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES AND PROVIDING FOR AN EARLIER PENALTY DATE FOR PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES - ORDINANCE NO. 2865 F. GN 2005-126 CONSIDER CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH TAX COLLECTION ATTORNEYS PROVIDING FOR EARLIER COLLECTION EFFORTS ON DELINQUENT PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES G. PU 2005-048 AWARD BID FOR ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT UNIFORMS - RESOLUTION NO. 2005-092 H. PU 2005-049 AUTHORIZE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF RICHARDSON FOR THE PURCHASE OF FIREFIGHTER BUNKER GEAR - RESOLUTION NO. 2005-093 I. PU 2005-050 AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF POSTAL EQUIPMENT FROM PITNEY BOWES THROUGH THE STATE OF TEXAS COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT City Council Minutes December 12, 2005 Page 8 J. PU 2005-051 AWARD BID FOR GOLF COURSE GROUNDS MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT TO AUSTIN TURF AND TRACTOR IN THE AMOUNT OF $91,257.23 K. REMOVED COUNCILWOMAN COMPTON MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. COUNCILWOMAN BIELlK SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. 7B. MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 14, 2005 COUNCIL MEETING APPROVED COUNCILWOMAN BIELlK MOVED TO AMEND ITEM 7 J OF THE MINUTES TO REFLECT THAT SHE ABSTAINED IN THE MOTION. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. 7C. FP 2005-20 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM BRIAN JAMES TO APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK 1, JAMES ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 8900 BLOCK OF RUMFIELD ROAD - .91 ACRES APPROVED 7K. AP 2005-07 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM WHITFIELD-HALL SURVEYORS TO APPROVE THE AMENDED PLAT OF LOTS 3R1 & 4, BLOCK 1 WALKER BRANCH ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 8500 BLOCK OF EMERALD HILLS WAY -13.623 ACRES) APPROVED Mayor Pro Tem Welch advised he was the engineer of record for items 7C and 7K and would abstain from discussion and voting. An affidavit of disqualification was completed and filed with the City Secretary for Items 7C and 7K. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED TO APPROVE ITEMS 7C AND 7K. COUNCILWOMAN BIELlK SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0; MAYOR PRO TEM WELCH ABSTAINING. City Council Minutes December 12, 2005 Page 9 8. ZC 2005-13 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM ROBERT MCKINNEY TO APPROVE A ZONING CHANGE FROM "AG" AGRICULTURAL TO "R-1" SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (LOCATED IN THE 9400 BLOCK OF KIRK LANE -1.0 ACRE)- ORDINANCE NO. 2866 APPROVED Mayo Trevino opened the Public Hearing. Nature of request is to consider applicant's request to rezone a one acre tract in the 9400 block of Kirk Lane from Agricultural to R-1 Single Family Residential to build a single family residence. The R-1 zoning district requires a minimum lot size of 13,000 square feet and a minimum house size of 2,300 square feet. The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of request at their November 17, 2005 meeting. Mr. J.C. Garcia, representing applicant, presented request and was available to answer questions from the Council. Mr. Dave Green, Chief Planner, presented summary of case, Planning & Zoning recommendations and staff recommendations. Mayor Trevino called for those wishing to speak for or against the request to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the Public Hearing. COUNCILWOMAN BIELlK MOVED TO APPROVE ZC 2005-13, ORDINANCE No. 2866. MAYOR PRO TEM WELCH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. City Council Minutes December 12, 2005 Page 10 9. ZC 2005-09 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM PETE EDWARDS OF AHLBORN DEVELOPMENT INC TO APPROVE A ZONING CHANGE FROM"R-2" SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL TO "RI-PD" RESIDENTIAL INFILL-PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (LOCATED IN THE 8400 BLOCK OF AMUNDSON DRIVE -7.172 ACRES)- ORDINANCE NO. 2867 DENIED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing. Nature of request is to consider applicant's request to change the zoning from R-2 Single Family Residential to RI-PD Residentiallnfill-Planned Development. The development proposes 27 lots on 7.172 acres with minimum house sizes of 2,100 square feet and minimum lot sizes of 5,004 square feet. Development amenities include seven common areas maintained by the Homeowners Association with automatic watering system, use of decorate brick pavers throughout streets and sidewalks, use of decorative "Old World" cast iron street lights and mail box pedestals, landscaped entry ways from Amundson Drive, meandering sidewalks along the development's Amundson Drive frontage and a 6' masonry wall along most of the exterior boundary along Amundson Drive with some areas of wrought iron. Housing amenities include 100 percent masonry on first floor and 80 percent masonry on second floor, no siding on front elevations, doors and windows with cast stone, stone or brick accents, garage doors visible from street will be wood-clad, minimum 20 feet setback for front entry garages, driveways and entry walks to be constructed using brick pavers, minimum 500 square feet of brick pavers in front of all homes, exterior decorative lighting, automatic irrigation systems, landscaping and houses on Lots 2-10, Block 2 will require opaque glass on any second floor windows facing south. The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval at their November 17, 2005 meeting with the following stipulations: 1) note in the narrative that all residential lots will feature minimum landscaping requirements and automatic irrigation systems; 2) clearly define what areas of the exterior wall (along Amundson Drive) will be fully masonry and what areas will be combination wrought iron/masonry; 3) note what type and size of exterior fencing will be provided along the southern boundary line; and 4) note in the narrative that Hardi-board or other concrete board materials will be used for soffits and all areas noted as siding. Mr. Peter Edwards, 6901 Redbud Drive, Flower Mound, applicant, presented case, explained the history of the request and was available to answer questions from the Council. Mr. Edwards compared the amenities that he is proposing that would not be required with the existing R-2 zoning. City Council Minutes December 12, 2005 Page 11 There was discussion regarding the notation on the site plan that the driveway concepts were for example only. Mr. Edwards was asked if he would commit to at least 12 rear entry garages in the addition or to the driveway concepts on the site plan. Mr. Edwards agreed to the driveway concepts shown on the site plan. In response to questions from the Council, Mr. Edwards advised that architectural control would be maintained through deed restrictions and that the deed restrictions would address future replacements of the wood-clad garage doors by the homeowners. Councilman Whitson commented that he would recommend to the maker of motion that the site plan designate the type of fencing and suggested an 8 foot Hardi-plank fence on the south side. Mr. Edwards was asked to explain what type of fence is planned along Amundson Drive and the percentage of masonry and wrought iron. Mr. Edwards advised that it would be masonry with wrought iron fencing and he estimated that 15 to 20 percent would be wrought iron. Mr. Dave Green, Chief Planner, presented summary of case, Planning & Zoning recommendations and staff recommendations. Mr. Green advised that staff felt the applicant had addressed some of the Planning & Zoning stipulations in narrative, but staff would like to see clarifications graphically on the site plan. Staff would recommend a graphic of the masonry and masonry/wrought iron combination fence along Amundson Drive and information placed on site plan to indicate the size and type of fence along the southern boundary line. Mr. Green advised that a petition of opposition had been received from the adjacent neighborhood. The petition is a proper and valid petition and will require a three-fourths majority vote by the Council. Councilman Whitson referred to a triangle piece of landscaping on the southwest corner of the site plan and questioned if it would be a line of sight problem. Mr. Green advised that it could be reviewed and addressed in the final plan approval. Councilwoman Bielik questioned current right of way and future right of way for Amundson. Mr. Curtis advised the right-of-way requirement for Amundson was 68 feet. The builder was aware right-of-way dedication was required and the right-of-way dedication was addressed in the concept site plan. Mr. Curtis further explained the right-of-way dedication along Amundson. Mayor Trevino called for comments for those opposed to request. Mr. Robert Hill, 8424 Donna Drive, advised he initiated petition and advised that the density is more than the property owners are interested in having in the neighborhood and they would like Council to not accept the zoning and leave as R-2. City Council Minutes December 12, 2005 Page 12 Mr. Carl Thorpe, 8413 Donna Drive, did not wish to speak, but requested to go on record as being in opposition to the zoning change. Mayor Trevino called for comments for those wishing to speak in favor. There being no one else wishing to speak Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing. MAYOR PRO TEM WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE ZC 2005-09 BASED ON THE FOLLOWING STIPULATIONS: 1) ON CONDITION OF APPROVING RI PD THE REVISED DECEMBER 1, 2005 "TOWN WALK CHASE AN ADDITION TO THE CITY" DOCUMENTATION PRESENTED BEFORE COUNCIL BE INCLUDED; 2) 33 PERCENT OF THE LOTS WILL HAVE REAR ENTRY GARAGES, 33 PERCENT WILL HAVE SIDE ENTRY GARAGES. AND 33 PERCENT WILL HAVE FRONT ENTRY GARAGES; 3) APPLICANT IS REQUIRED TO HAVE SHARED DRIVEWAYS IN ORDER TO ACCOMMODATE SOME OF THE REAR/SIDE ENTRYS; 4) FENCING ON THE TWO SIDES BE 6 FOOT HIGH CEDAR FENCE WITH STEEL POST 12 FOOT ON THE CENTER SPACING, REAR FENCE ON SOUTHERN BOUNDARY 8 FEET CEDAR FENCE WITH 12 FOOT STEEL POLES ON CENTER FACE AND APPLICANT IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT TO PLANNING DEPARTMENT AN ELEVATION AND SPECIFICATION ON 80 PERCENT/20 PERCENT MASONRY WROUGHT IRON FENCE ALONG AMUNDSON ROAD. COUNCILMAN LEWIS SECONDED THE MOTION. COUNCILWOMAN COMPTON ASKED FOR A FRIENDLY AMENDMENT TO INCLUDE ALL OF THE STANDARDS OUTLINED IN THE TOWN WALK CHASE BUILDING RESTRICTIONS CONVENT SHEETS SHALL BE INCLUDED IN THE COVENANTS AND HOA REQUIREMENTS AND SUCH COVENANTS MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS. Attorney Staples advised he would like to see Councilwoman Compton's amendment to be adopted as part of the ordinance as well as the Home Owner requirements. COUNCILWOMAN COMPTON INCLUDED AMENDMENT AS PART OF THE ORDINANCE. Mayor Pro Tem Welch accepted the amendment and Councilman Lewis who seconded the motion also accepted the amendment. AFTER COMMENTS FROM COUNCIL, MOTION DID NOT RECEIVE THREE-FOURTHS MAJORITY VOTE AND FAILED 4-3; MAYOR PRO TEM WELCH, COUNCILMAN LEWIS, COUNCILWOMEN COMPTON AND JOHNSON VOTING FOR AND COUNCILWOMEN Cox AND BIELlK AND COUNCILMAN WHITSON VOTING AGAINST. City Council Minutes December 12, 2005 Page 13 10. SRB 2005-05 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE A BUILDING PERMIT TO PARTIALLY RECONSTRUCT A NONCONFORMING SIGN BY SHERRY MARTIN OF CENCOR REALTY SERVICES, ON BEHALF OF THE RUFE SNOW VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTER (RUFE SNOW L.P.), LOCATED AT (6240 RUFE SNOW DRIVE) APPROVED Applicant is proposing to make decorative improvements to the sides and top of an existing non-conforming sign. The applicant proposes a twelve inch reduction to the overall height of the sign. The proposed sign project will add molding, trim, faux stone and other accents, but the area of the altered sign structure will remain just under the current sign area of 202 square feet. The existing landscaping beneath the sign will be retained. Ms. Sherry Martin, 3102 Maple Avenue, Suite 500 Dallas, of Cencor Realty, presented request. Ms. Martin advised they were proposing to partially reconstruct and beautify the existing sign. Mr. Dave Pendley, Chief Building Official, presented the case summary. MAYOR PRO TEM WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE SRB 2005-05. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. 11. GN 2005-127 APPROVE ADVANCE FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION AT MID-CITIES BOULEVARD (ADJACENT TO HOMETOWN) - RESOLUTION NO. 2005-094 APPROVED Mr. Mike Curtis, Public Works Director, presented the item. The City received a grant a few years ago to install a traffic signal at the main entrance into Hometown off of Mid Cities. Agreement before Council is the standard TXDOT agreement required for any grant. Mr. Curtis highlighted the key components of the agreement. Mr. Curtis explained that the grant is for the main entrance into Hometown off of Mid-Cities and that when staff originally applied for the grant the entrance was at a different location than where it is today. The City has been notified that the grant must be executed before January 20, 2006 or the grant funds will expire. Because of the short turn City Council Minutes December 12, 2005 Page 14 around time to execute the agreement, staff did not have time to make the necessary location change with TXDOT. Staff will submit an amendment to TXDOT to change the location of the traffic signal on Mid-Cities Boulevard. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION No. 2005-94. COUNCILWOMAN BIELlK SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. 12. GN 2005-128 APPROVAL OF CLEAN FLEET VEHICLE POLICY - RESOLUTION NO. 2005-095 APPROVED Mr. Thomas Powell, Support Services Director, gave an update on the Clean Fleet Vehicle Policy and Resolution. The Regional Transportation Council (RTC) has taken action on a Clean Fleet Vehicle Policy and Model Resolution for adoption by local entities. Adoption of the model resolution is voluntary, but eligibility for funding incentives will be tied to the adoption of the model resolution. The City of North Richland Hills is already in compliance with the majority of the items listed in the resolution. Some of the items in the resolution will be implemented in the future as more information becomes available from the North Central Texas Council of Governments. COUNCILWOMAN BIELlK MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2005-128. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. 13. GN 2005-129 APPROVE ORDINANCE CREATING POSITION OF JUVENILE CASE MANAGER AND JUVENILE CASE MANAGER FUND - ORDINANCE NO. 2868 APPROVED Ms. Debbie Durko, Municipal Court Clerk, presented the proposed Ordinance. The Municipal Court Judge was authorized by City Council in January 2004 to designate a Juvenile Case Manager. The Juvenile Case Manager allows the Municipal Court to retain the jurisdiction of juveniles who are repeat offenders rather than referring the cases to Tarrant County and losing funds. Since January 2004 the Court has been able to retain over 100 cases in the Municipal Court that would have otherwise been transferred up to the Tarrant County system. The 2005 Legislature passed into law a City Council Minutes December 12, 2005 Page 15 provision which allows municipalities to collect a court cost not to exceed $5.00 to help fund the salary and benefits of the Juvenile Case Manager. The Municipal Court Judge is authorized to waive the fee in the case of a financial hardship. COUNCILWOMAN COMPTON MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE No. 2868, GN 2005-129. COUNCILWOMAN BIELlK SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. 14. GN 2005-131 APPROVE CONTRACT WITH BIRDVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER PROGRAM - RESOLUTION NO. 2005-096 APPROVED Police Chief Jimmy Perdue presented the request. The proposed resolution will approve the new contract with Birdville Independent School District for the School Resource Officers program. The contract has 50 percent of the cost being reimbursed to the City from the School District for the benefits. COUNCILWOMAN JOHNSON MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION No. 2005-096. COUNCILWOMAN BIELlK SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0. 15. GN 2005-132 APPOINTMENTS TO THE YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPROVED Mr. Richard Abernethy, Assistant to City Manager, presented the Youth Advisory Committee's recommendations for appointment: Colllin Brewer, Birdville High School, 2 year term Kenzie Brewer, Birdville High School, 2 year term Sam Buckner, Fort Worth Christian, 2 year term Justin Durko, Richland High School, 2 year term Abby Work, Richland High School, 2 year term Shruti Desai, Richland High School, 1 year term Mary Ferguson, Richland High School, 1 year term Bridget Ugoletti, Richland High School, 1 year term Councilman Whitson left the meeting at 9:15 p.m. City Council Minutes December 12, 2005 Page 16 COUNCILWOMAN COMPTON MOVED TO APPROVE THE YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE NEW COMMITTEE MEMBERS, GN 2005-132. COUNCILWOMAN BIELlK SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. 16. PU 2005-052 AWARD OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HALFF ASSOCIATES, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $88,500 FOR THE UPDATE TO THE PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN - RESOLUTION NO. 2005-097 APPROVED Ms. Vickie Loftice, Park and Recreation Director, presented the item. The City Council approved a capital project for the update to the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Master Plan as part of the 2005/06 Parks Capital Projects Budget. The update to the plan will establish priorities through an extensive community based needs analysis and public input addressing parks, trails, open space, recreation programs and facilities. Staff advertised and solicited proposals for professional services. A selection committee reviewed the proposals and selected Halff Associates, Inc. to provide the professional services for this project. Staff is recommending the approval of Resolution No. 2005-097 authorizing the execution of contract with Halff Associates. Councilman Whitson returned to the meeting at 9:21 p.m. MAYOR PRO TEM WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE PU 2005-052. COUNCILWOMAN BIELlK SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. 17. ACTION ON ANY ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON PRE-COUNCIL AGENDA No action. 18. INFORMATION AND REPORTS ENERGY CONSERVATION REPORT - MARILYN ACKMANN, ATMOS ENERGY Councilwoman Johnson left the meeting at 9:21 p.m. City Council Minutes December 12, 2005 Page 17 Ms. Marilyn Ackmann, Manager of Public Affairs for Atmos Energy Corporation, spoke to the Council on the rising cost of natural gas and ways the consumer can conserve energy and save on their gas bill. Mayor Pro Tem Welch made the following announcements. December is "Bring Your Bear to Story Time" month at the North Richland Hills Public Library. The Children's Department will feature bear stories on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. and 11 :15 a.m. Children are encouraged to bring their teddy bear with them. For more information, please call 817-427-6818. City offices will be closed on Monday, December 26, and Monday, January 2, in observance of the Christmas and New Year's Holidays. Trash and recycling collections will not be affected by the holidays. The December 26 City Council Meeting has been cancelled and the next meeting is scheduled for January 9, 2006 at 7 p.m. Allied Waste Services will pick up Christmas trees curbside for recycling on Saturday, December 31. Residents can also drop off Christmas trees for recycling December 27 through January 6 at Green Valley Community Park, 7701 Smithfield Road. The recycled trees will be turned into mulch. Mulch will be available for pickup January 7 - 11 at the park. For more information, please call Allied Waste Services at 817-332- 7301. Kudos Korner - Mary Beth Harvey, Animal Adoption & Rescue Center - A letter was received from a resident expressing thanks to Mary Beth for making arrangements for a dog that had died. The resident said Mary Beth's kind words of comfort will always be appreciated. Councilwoman Johnson returned to the meeting at 9:28 p.m. 19. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 9:28 p ~\\\\"""'.""" , "" ~Hl ~"";_'" §-'~~ ...:.~~.,<,- ~~ ...,..... ......... ~ .' n '.'. ..... . . , AT ¡ , "T: \C!'~~ ::: r .....: =-i L.J I J~j ø~~ Patricrtt,J¡j,y,t9bn - City Secretary