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Home My WebLink AboutCC 2008-09-22 AgendasCITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION AGENDA NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CITY HALL PRE - COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820 NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS Monday, September 22, 2008 5:30 P.M. A.1 Discuss Items from Regular City Council Meeting A.2 IR 2008 -102 Update on Gas Drilling Activities and Proposed Gas Drilling Ordinance Amendments (15 Minutes) A.3 IR 2008 -106 TIF 1 Expansion Update (10 Minutes) A.4 IR 2008 -105 Discussion of Proposed Light Pole Banner Pilot Program (15 Minutes) A.5 IR 2008 -103 Update on Water Wise Program (10 Minutes) A.6 IR 2008 -104 Update on the 2008 Night of Holiday Magic (10 Minutes) B.0 EXECUTIVE SESSION - The City Council may enter into closed Executive Session to discuss the following as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code B.1 Executive Session: Pursuant to Section 551.071 for Consultation with Attorney on Litigation: 1) Davis vs. NRH; 2) EEOC vs. NRH; 3) Friend vs. NRH; 4) Rodgers vs. NRH; 5) Clark vs. NRH B.2 Executive Session: Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations as Authorized by Section 551.087 - Central and South areas of the City C.0 Adjournment ('.Prtifir_atinn I do hereby certify that the above notice of meeting of the North Richland Hills City Council was posted at City Hall, City of North Richland Hills, Texas in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code on September 19, 2008 at ,4 1! si n Ci y Secretary This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting. Please contact the City Secretary's office at 817 - 427 -6060 for further information. The City Council may confer privately with its attorney to seek legal advice on any matter listed on the agenda or on any 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 conflicts with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code. September 22, 2008 — City Council Agenda Page 1 of 4 CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820 NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS Monday, September 22, 2008 7:00 P.M. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Copies of the full City Council agenda information packet are accessible prior to every regularly scheduled Monday Council meeting according to the following locations and schedule: ❑ Library on the Friday prior to the meeting (available electronically) ❑ City Hall on the day of the meeting (hard copy available) Additionally, the agenda packet is available for download from the City's web site at www.nrhtx.com after 5:00 p.m. on the Friday prior to every regularly scheduled Council meeting. A.0 Call to Order - Mayor Trevino A.1 Invocation - Mayor Pro Tern Turnage A.2 Pledge - Mayor Pro Tern Turnage A.3 Special Presentation(s) and Recognition(s) No items for this category. A.4 Citizens Presentation An opportunity for citizens to address the City Council on matters which are not scheduled for consideration by the City Council or another City Board or Commission at a later date. In order to address the Council, please complete a Public Meeting Appearance Card and present it to the City Secretary prior to the start of the Council meeting. The Texas Open Meetings Act prohibits deliberation by the Council of any subject which is not on the posted agenda, therefore the Council will not be able to discuss or take action on items brought up during the citizens presentation. A.5 Removal of Item(s) from Consent Agenda B.0 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS All consent agenda items listed below are considered to be routine items deemed to require little or no deliberation by the City Council and will be voted on in one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered. September 22, 2008 — City Council Agenda Page 2 of 4 U B.1 Approval of Minutes of the August 1 -2, 2008 Budget Work Session B.2 Approval of Minutes of September 2, 2008 Special City Council Meeting B.3 Approval of Minutes of the September 8, 2008 City Council Meeting C.0 PUBLIC HEARINGS C.1 TR 2008 -02 Public Hearing and Consideration of an amendment to the North Richland Hills Zoning Ordinance. Proposed amendments to Section 118 -631 "Table of permitted uses" include a "pet lodging" category and removal of the "S" designation for "Assisted Living Center" in Residential Districts. Proposed amendments to Section 118 -1 "Definitions" include a definition for "pet lodging" as well as an updated definition for "kennel" - Ordinance No. 3020 D.0 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Items to follow do not require a public hearing. No items for this category. E.0 PUBLIC WORKS E.1 PW 2008 -025 Approve a Resolution Supporting a Municipal Setting Designation (MSD) Application to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for Property Located at Harwood Drive and Central Drive located in the City of Bedford - Resolution No. 2008- 052 F.0 GENERAL ITEMS F.1 GN 2008 -094 Appointment of Board Delegates to Reinvestment Zone No. 1 (TIF #1) and Appointment of Chair F.2 GN 2008 -095 Appointment of Board Delegates to Reinvestment Zone No. 2 (TIF #2) and Appointment of Chair G.0 EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS G.1 Action on Any Item Discussed in Executive Session Listed on Work Session Agenda H.0 INFORMATION AND REPORTS H.1 Announcements - Councilman Barth H.2 Adjournment All items on the agenda are for discussion and /or action. September 22, 2008 — City Council Agenda Page 3 of 4 ('.Prtifir_atinn I do hereby certify that the above notice of meeting of the North Richland Hills City Council was posted at City Hall, City of North Richland Hills,.Texas in compliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code on September 19, 2008 at �� 2,•'�� ; . !' '! (J/16111 4ssi ant City Secretary This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting. Please contact the City Secretary's office at 817 - 427 -6060 for further information. The City Council may confer privately with its attorney to seek legal advice on any matter listed on the agenda or on any 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 conflicts with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code. September 22, 2008 — City Council Agenda Page 4 of 4 City of North Richland Hills City Council Work Session Meeting Agenda North Richland Hills City Hall Pre - Council Chambers 7301 Northeast Loop 820 North Richland Hills, TX 76180 Monday, September 22, 2008 5:30 P.M. A.1 Discuss Items from Regular City Council Meeting A.2 IR 2008 -102 Update on Gas Drillinq Activities and Proposed Gas Drillinq Ordinance Amendments (15 Minutes) A.3 IR 2008 -106 TIF 1 Expansion Update (10 Minutes A.4 IR 2008 -105 Discussion of Proposed Light Pole Banner Pilot Program (15 Minutes A.5 IR 2008 -103 Update on Water Wise Program (10 Minutes) A.6 IR 2008 -104 Update on the 2008 Night of Holiday Magic (10 Minutes) B.0 EXECUTIVE SESSION - The City Council may enter into closed Executive Session to discuss the followinq as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code B.1 Executive Session: Pursuant to Section 551.071 for Consultation with Attorney on Litigation: 1) Davis vs. NRH; 2) EEOC vs. NRH; 3) Friend vs. NRH; 4) Rodgers vs. NRH; 5) Clark vs. NRH B.2 Executive Session: Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations as Authorized by Section 551.087 - Central and South areas of the City C.0 Adjournment CITY OF INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL No. IR 2008 -102 f� Date: Subject: September 22, 2008 Update on Gas Drilling Activities and Proposed Gas Drilling Ordinance Amendments (15 Minutes) The City continues to receive interest in gas drilling activities. North Richland Hills currently has three permitted well sites including Graham, Morrow - Stevens and Birdville and two sites that will be going through approval processes in the near future including Tarrant County College and Little Bear Creek Park. There is a good likelihood that North Richland Hills could permit five or more additional well sites with multiple wells on each site. With this Work Session item, Staff would like to inform Council on two different issues related to gas wells. 1. Provide an updated summary of gas drilling activities. 2. Seek a consensus from Council on some minor changes to the gas well drilling and production ordinance. The purpose of the proposed ordinance revisions are to tighten up requirements for the permit timing and notification of surrounding property owners. Currently once a permit has been issued by the City for drilling, new homes and commercial buildings can be built between 150 feet and 600 feet of a gas well without updated notification. Since it could be many months from the time a permit has been issued and drilling begins, it is possible for someone to build a new home within 600 feet of a future gas well and not know that a gas well has already been permitted and approved prior to the new home being built. Staff is recommending two changes to the gas ordinance to resolve these issues: 1. Clarifying that gas companies will only be allowed one extension from the original 90 day permit time period. The one time extension would provide a maximum of 180 days before drilling must begin. All drilling beginning after 180 days of the original drilling permit will require Gas Board of Appeals approval with full notification of all property owners within 600 feet. ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS � 2. Requiring a "Gas Well Vicinity Notice" to be filed at Tarrant County by the gas company at the time of the drilling permit to notify any current and future owners of property within 600 feet of a proposed gas well. Staff is also recommending that the "gas well vicinity notice" be attached to all future building permits and a note on all future subdivision plats for any properties within 600 feet of a gas well. Staff is encouraged that these changes will allow proper notification of the existence of gas wells to all future property owners within 600 feet of gas wells. Kirk Marcum will also be available to answer any questions regarding gas drilling activities. If Council is in agreement with these proposed changes staff will revise the Gas Well Ordinance and bring back to Council for consideration in the near future. The purpose at this time is to only get consensus of staff's recommended changes. Respectfully Submitted, John Pitstick Director of Planning & Development •. °` KJi,U —" ,.••' 6000 ID00C '•- .... ...... .......... .... .. ...Feel '. 6 _ Little Bear Creek ...._._............ . — Well Site �J (proposed; -: Strc.crwles ory t,�flas v!:!wsn locatu»a. � " Yom. •.hOR 1H� • 91 Legend L - i�'�.. O Gas :.reil sites sh:r:nl volh 6000 ft potential reach with horizontal drill !'-`•� ^� Gas •a,eli sites (proposed) shovm v:ith 6000 it - - • potential reach with hor¢ontai drill 150 (t -No Build' lxlffer .mound gas well pad &des •• - - - -] Special Use Pein,d (SUPT - -- (Requires Planning R Zoning Commission ` -- i reviev., and City Cnnnol approval) \ [ ev to 150 fl frOnl stluclwes and ROW. reclusive � ` Ru4Fltr ti RD (No qas :yells a(loyed) 150- 300tt from ctn,chues i�90rt'OW- Stevens ( Requires Gas Board and surrounding ! Well Site plol,erty ox ^mel c +ppruvdl) 300 - 600 it from structures - 1Requires Gas Board approval) r 1 o L j - -- )� L 600« it from structures I � � (Requires city staff Ievlew & appruval) f -1 z HM,NTOWER DR W -� � � � U • _ _-" "?' p0. ° �- �._ >.. Right -of -way (ROM 8uddings Property lines j! MAN Z City limits Graham Well Site CwFMANRO "l , - W - _ MID- CITIES tlLVU_ -. -- s i -.1 `• ..�i � Y iii.. `� �, ,�' '�'°� --�"7 `�•. I -1-41Ar po 4( tt ,`7 _.....i `r� NAHWOVI}RU L_ E i i Tarrant County I�zo N -OF 1120! 1 College Well Site ---------------- (proposed; //yam • !> _ __ -.. tlEDkORDjEVlE S5 RD 1 L.'.f •��7 u � I - .t 8 n i 4 y + ; NRH __.._......:_._. �. Existing & Proposed Gas Well Sites Ordinance #2945 and #2964 Adopted by City Council July 23. 2007 and November 12. 2007. Birdville Well Site ti" respectively J INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL No. IR 2008 -106 Date: ...:................ Subject: September 22, 2008 TIF 1 Expansion Update Management and staff are working to accomplish the legal expansion of TIF 1 prior to December 31, 2008. We are going forward with the project plan and financing plan that City Council reached consensus on at the mid -year budget work session. This plan would increase the original plan expansion property area from 211 to 392 acres. This, in turn, increased the potential growth of property values from $12 million to over $30 million in 10 years. The increased property values increased the capacity of public improvement projects from $2 million to $3.5 million. The projects upon which Council reached consensus were: 1. Burying above ground utilities approximately 1.25 miles on one side of Boulevard 26. 2. Glenview /Boulevard 26 and Rufe Snow /Boulevard 26 Intersection improvements. Staff is working together with Bond Counsel, Financial Advisors, the taxing entities and TIF 1 Board to get this done. Our plan includes the following: 1. Meet with representatives of the taxing entities to present the updated plan in September. 2. Present the Expansion and seek approval at the TIF Board meeting in October. We will do this in conjunction with the annual TIF Board meetings to be scheduled that month. 3. City Council Public Hearing and approval of Ordinance in November (can be done in the same meeting as long as proper notification /posting is done). We will also have a CIP project and budget revision included. 4. Schedule the agreements on board /commissioner meetings to be approved by the Taxing entities. This part does not have to be completed before December 31, however, our goal is to have this done before the new year if possible. BISD's willingness to continue with the TIF and support the new projects with their existing tax revenues is mandatory for the expansion to succeed. Without their participation cash flows will not be sufficient to fund the new projects. 5. Include the TIF 1 Projects in the 2009 Bond Sale. 6. Hire a professional to help us coordinate the burying of utilities with Oncor. We will go forward with this plan and keep City Council updated on our progress. Respectfully Submitted, Larry Koonce Director of Finance ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS � Project Plan Option 1 • $3.5 Million Total • Bury Utilities — 1.25 miles — NRH side of Blvd. 26 — $3 Million, $454 per linear Foot • 2 Intersection Improvements — Glenview & Rufe Snow at Blvd. 26 —$5003000 R` ❑f INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL No. IR 2008 -105 Date: 09 -22 -08 Subject: I R 2008 -105 Discussion of Proposed Light Pole Banner Pilot Program (15 Minutes) City Staff has been approached by representatives from the Brahmas' Hockey team requesting permission to display "Team" banners from selected city street light poles. As Council is aware some of the street light poles are currently used for "Holiday /Seasonal" and NRH2O banners. The current sign ordinance and sign policies in place do not allow anyone except the city to hang banners from street light poles located within public rights -of -way. City staff even restricts such banners to only 3 or 4 different types. The different types fall under the categories of "Holiday /Seasonal ", NRH2O and Air Quality. Even though this has been our policy for several years, staff believes that allowing local professional sports teams and /or public service type banners to be displayed might help to further reinforce community spirit. A group of staff members consisting of Mary Peters, Public Information Officer, Elizabeth Reining, Assistant to the City Manager, Vickie Loftice, Director of Parks and Recreation, John Pitstick, Director of Planning and Inspections, Dave Pendley, Building Official and Mike Curtis, Managing Director of Development Services are working on a policy for Light Pole Banners. The Brahmas' season begins in mid - October and they are requesting permission to display the team banners at the beginning of their season. Because of the time involved to work out installation, scheduling, types of banners to be allowed and many other issues, staff would like to get consensus from Council on a Banner Pilot Program. This pilot program would only include adding a Brahmas Hockey team banner to selected street light poles. The pilot program will be discussed in detail during the September 22, 2008 Work Session however the key points of the program are outlined below: • The Brahmas team banners will only be displayed for 60 to 70 days during their season. • The new banners will not interfere with the current holiday banner schedule. ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS � • The proposed location of the Brahmas team banners will be provided to Council at the Work Session but will generally be located along selected locations of Mid - Cities Boulevard, Rufe Snow Drive and possibly along North Tarrant Parkway. • Currently about 20 to 30 banners are being proposed for the pilot program. • Proof of liability insurance will be provided by NYTEX Sports Center ( NYTEX). • All installation and printing cost will be paid by NYTEX. • The banner design being proposed by the Brahmas will be presented to Council during the Work Sessions. Staff will provide a presentation to Council during the Work Session and be prepared to answer any questions. Staff is requesting consensus from Council for such a pilot program. Respectfully Submitted, Mike Curtis Managing Director INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL No. IR 2008 -103 Date: September 22, 2008 .......... Subject: City of North Richland Hills Public Education Program -Water Wise In 2007, Council approved a public education program designed to teach fifth grade BISD students and their families hands on product installation of water efficiency devices and build the students' knowledge of environmental issues. A program entitled "Water Wise" offered by Resource Action Programs was chosen for its cost effectiveness and it required no additional manpower or resources from city staff. We entered the program under the umbrella of the Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD), and, as a result, received discounted pricing. TRWD paid 50% of the total program cost. The total cost of the program was $15,499. NRH's share was $7,750. Recipients of the program included a total of 456 students and ten (10) teachers from the following schools: Academy at Carrie F. Thomas Alliene Mullendore Elementary School Foster Village Elementary School Holiday Heights Elementary School Smithfield Elementary School Snow Heights Elementary School Survey results from the summary report provided by Resource Action Program revealed that 100% of the teachers indicated they would conduct the program again given the opportunity, and 100% would recommend the program to other colleagues. Parents' responses were also positive. One parent stated, "Awesome! Keep these programs going to raise awareness. We are going to replace some other faucets and toilets to make more changes." In FY 08 -09, the City is sponsoring the program again in partnership with TRWD. We are using savings realized from FY 07 -08's budget to pay for the program. We recognize this as an excellent opportunity to raise awareness in our community of the need for water conservation, and to teach our future citizens and their families' practical ways to save this precious resource. Utility Customer Service staff will make a presentation during the Council work session. Respectfully Submitted, Larry Koonce, Director of Finance ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS � INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL No. IR 2008 -104 Date: September 22, 2008 Subject: Update on the 2008 Night of Holiday Magic The North Richland Hills Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce that the Night of Holiday Magic event will move to a new venue in 2008. While the event enjoyed tremendous success at the Mid Cities Municipal Complex, the construction of the BISD Technology Center will eliminate event parking. As a result the event is being relocated to NRH2O Family Water Park. To accommodate 20,000 people, the parking lot will be transformed into a wonderland of lights & activities including the 40 feet Christmas tree, a light tunnel, children's village, food vendors and community stage entertainment. The holiday scenes, Holiday Market and visits with Santa will be located inside the grounds of NRH20 providing for extended days throughout the week. The additional week of extended holiday magic will give the community many opportunities to enjoy the holiday scenes, photos with Santa, caroling and other holiday festivities. Parking will be available at Tarrant County College for the main event on Saturday, December 6 th Night of Holiday Magic has become one of the largest holiday events in Tarrant County and a family tradition for many residents in our community. It also enjoys tremendous community support with more than 250 volunteers helping to create a memorable experience for all ages. In addition to the volunteers that make the event possible, numerous city employees from various departments assist in the planning and execution of the event. Night of Holiday Magic promotes community development and cultural life by enriching the quality of life in North Richland Hills and the surrounding area. The attached event flyer provides additional details including dates and times for the extended activities. Staff will provide a brief presentation and answer any questions regarding the event. Respectfully Submitted, Vickie Loftice Director of Parks and Recreation ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS � 9 Days of Holiday Magic 91/1 C) a 00 n C 0 AL .k, cis...i y- - New This Year! Extended Festivities: 0 Night of Holiday Magic has a new Location: NRH20 Family Water as rk 9001 Boulevard 26 North Richland Hills .>K Iw- , ' -- "" December 6 Photo Opportunities with Holiday Scenes 4PM-8PM December 7 -14 40'Tree Li htin 3 PM - 9 PM g g �� Fireworks _ Photos with Santa, Holiday Market & Scenes � Santa & Mrs. Claus Holiday Market December 12 -14 Puppet Theater 6 PM - 9 PM Mini Train - $1 Free Admission . � Free Parking Please leave pets at home 00000 r4 RH City of North Richland Hills www.nrhtx.com : 817- 427 -6600 Santa Cops Toy Drive Children's Village - $3 Live Entertainment Marshmallow Roast Food Vendors CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: City Secretary Council Meeting Date: 9 -22 -2008 Presented by: Agenda No. B.0 Subject: EXECUTIVE SESSION - The City Council may enter into closed Executive Session to discuss the following as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: City Secretary Presented by: George Staples Council Meeting Date: 9 -22 -2008 Agenda No. B.1 Subject: Executive Session: Pursuant to Section 551.071 for Consultation with Attorney on Litigation: 1) Davis vs. NRH; 2) EEOC vs. NRH; 3) Friend vs. NRH; 4) Rodgers vs. NRH; 5) Clark vs. NRH. CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: City Secretary Council Meeting Date: 9 -22 -2008 Presented by: Agenda No. B.2 Subject: Executive Session: Deliberation Regarding Economic Development Negotiations as Authorized by Section 551.087 - Central and South areas of the City CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: City Secretary Council Meeting Date: 9 -22 -2008 Presented by: Agenda No. C.0 Subject: Adjournment City of North Richland Hills City Council Regular Meeting Agenda North Richland Hills City Hall Council Chambers 7301 Northeast Loop 820 North Richland Hills, TX 76180 Monday, September 22, 2008 7:00 P.M. A.0 Call to Order- Mayor Trevino A.1 Invocation - Mayor Pro Tern Turnage A.2 Pledge - Mayor Pro Tern Turnage A.3 Special Presentation(s) and Recognition(s) No items for this category. AA Citizens Presentation An opportunity for citizens to address the City Council on matters which are not scheduled for consideration by the City Council or another City Board or Commission at a later date. In order to address the Council, please complete a Public Meeting Appearance Card and present it to the City Secretary prior to the start of the Council meeting. The Texas Open Meetings Act prohibits deliberation by the Council of any subject which is not on the posted agenda, therefore the Council will not be able to discuss or take action on items brought up during the citizens presentation. A.5 Removal of Item(s) from Consent Agenda B.0 CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS All consent agenda items listed below are considered to be routine items deemed to require little or no deliberation by the City Council and will be voted on in one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered. B.1 Approval of Minutes of the August 1 -2, 2008 Budget Work Session B.2 Approval of Minutes of September 2, 2008 Special City Council Meeting B.3 Approval of Minutes of the September 8, 2008 City Council Meeting C.0 PUBLIC HEARINGS C.1 TR 2008 -02 Public Hearing and Consideration of an amendment to the North Richland Hills Zoning Ordinance. Proposed amendments to Section 118 -631 "Table of permitted uses" include a "pet lodging" category and removal of the "S" designation for "Assisted Living Center" in Residential Districts. Proposed amendments to Section 118 -1 "Definitions" include a definition for "pet lodging" as well as an updated definition for "kennel" - Ordinance No. 3020 D.0 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Items to follow do not require a public hearing. No items for this category. E.0 PUBLIC WORKS E.1 PW 2008 -025 Approve a Resolution Supporting a Municipal Setting Designation L (MSD) Application to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for Property Located at Harwood Drive and Central Drive located in the City of Bedford - Resolution No. 2008 -052 F.0 GENERAL ITEMS F.1 GN 2008 -094 Appointment of Board Delegates to Reinvestment Zone No. 1 (TIF #1) and Appointment of Chair F.2 GN 2008 -095 Appointment of Board Delegates to Reinvestment Zone No. 2 (TIF #2 and Appointment of Chair G.0 EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS G.1 Action on Any Item Discussed in Executive Session Listed on Work Session Agenda H.0 INFORMATION AND REPORTS H.1 Announcements - Councilman Barth H.2 Adjournment CITY OF CITY OF CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: City Secretary Council Meeting Date: 9 -22 -2008 Presented by: Agenda No. A.2 Subject: Pledge - Mayor Pro Tem Turnage CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: City Secretary Presented by: Subject: Special Presentation(s) and Recognition(s) No items for this category. Council Meeting Date: 9 -22 -2008 Agenda No. A.3 CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: City Secretary Council Meeting Date: 9 -22 -2008 Presented by: Agenda No. A.4 Subject: Citizens Presentation An opportunity for citizens to address the City Council on matters which are not scheduled for consideration by the City Council or another City Board or Commission at a later date. In order to address the Council, please complete a Public Meeting Appearance Card and present it to the City Secretary prior to the start of the Council meeting. The Texas Open Meetings Act prohibits deliberation by the Council of any subject which is not on the posted agenda, therefore the Council will not be able to discuss or take action on items brought up during the citizens presentation. CITY OF CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: City Secretary Council Meeting Date: 9 -22 -2008 Presented by: Agenda No. B.0 Subject: CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS All consent agenda items listed below are considered to be routine items deemed to require little or no deliberation by the City Council and will be voted on in one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered. CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: City Secretary Council Meeting Date: 9 -22 -2008 Presented by: Agenda No. B.1 Subject: Approval of Minutes of the August 1 -2, 2008 Budget Work Session Recommendation: To approve the minutes of the August 1 -2, 2008 City Council Budget Work Session. MINUTES OF THE BUDGET WORK SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD AT GARRETT CREEK RANCH CONFERENCE CENTER, 270 PRIVATE ROAD 3475, PARADISE, TEXAS — AUGUST 1-2,2008 Present: City Council: Oscar Trevino Scott Turnage John Lewis Ken Sapp Tim Barth David Whitson Tim Welch Mayor Council Member / Mayor Pro Tern Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member Staff: Larry J. Cunningham City Manager Jared Miller Karen Bostic Elizabeth Reining Patricia Hutson Larry Koonce Mark Mills Mary Edwards Jimmy Perdue Patrick Hillis Mike Curtis Jennipher Castellanos Shirley Hoover Assistant City Manager Managing Director Assistant to City Manager City Secretary Director of Finance Director of Budget Public Information Officer Police Chief Director of Human Resources Director of Public Works Budget Analyst Financial Analyst Absent: Suzy Compton Council Member CALL TO ORDER Mayor Trevino called the Council Budget Work Session to order August 1, 2008 at 8:30 a.m. with all council members present except Councilwoman Compton. Mayor Trevino announced that the Crime Control and Prevention District Board would meet in conjunction with the City Council Budget Work Session. Mayor Trevino made opening remarks. The Mayor and Council commented on the budget document and expressed their appreciation to Staff for the quality of the budget document. Throughout the work session staff presented a PowerPoint presentation that provided an overview of the revised and proposed budgets for each fund, recommended service enhancements and highlights of the proposed 2008/2009 Capital Projects Budget. The City Manager began the presentation by highlighting the past year's accomplishments and how many of the Council's goals and objectives were achieved or implemented this past year. Council was advised the current fiscal year is projected to end in sound fiscal condition. Some revenues have decreased while other revenue sources have increased to make up the shortfall. Mr. Cunningham advised of the economic outlook and advised of assumptions used to prepare the proposed budget. Mr. Cunningham reviewed highlights of the proposed budget. The proposed budget provides for a balanced budget, maintains the same or improved level of service to the public, a property tax rate of 57¢, stabilization of sales tax, provides for increased fuel and maintenance costs, meets the goals established by the Council, provides for a competitive employee compensation plan, provides for a few high priority service improvements and the restoration of some reserves to maintain financial integrity and initiate work to plan for future opportunities for citizens. Mr. Mills provided an overview of the revised General Fund Budget and the Proposed Budget. Mr. Mills explained the General Fund and the departments and revenue categories included in the General Fund. A brief overview was provided of the Revised 2007/2008 General Fund Revenues and Expenditures. Mr. Mills discussed the Pay -As- You-Go Capital Projects Reserve explaining the purpose, examples of projects and the history of the Reserves. Mr. Mills presented an overview of the proposed 2008/2009 General Fund Budget. Mr. Mills discussed the history of net taxable values, changes in property value, the proposed 2008/2009 General Fund Revenues, a comparison of the adopted versus proposed General Fund Revenues, sales tax revenues history, and the proposed 2008/2009 General Fund Expenditures. Proposed for 2008/2009 are revenue adjustments for ambulance rate /mileage adjustment, and ambulance treat -no- transport. North Richland Hills ambulance fees are significantly lower than surrounding cities. The City currently has a 27% cost recovery for residents and a 37% cost recovery for non- residents. The objective of the proposed rate increase is to have non - residents pay 67% cost recovery in FY 2008/2009 and the resident fee will be phased in over four years beginning with 36% in 2009 and ending at 60% in 2012. The proposed fee for treat -no- transport is $100. Council was advised of the revenues realized from proposed revenue adjustments. Mr. Cunningham presented three service enhancements proposed in the General Fund. Proposed are increased funding to the Preventive Street Maintenance Program, school crossing guard at the intersection of Bursey and Smithfield Roads and continuation of the Code Compliance Assistance Program, a pilot program in the current budget. Mr. Hillis gave an overview of plans for the City's health insurance program, market adjustment and TMRS. Council was advised that there are no plan design changes to the health insurance program and it is anticipated medical expenditures for the year will finish under budget. The funding goal of 80/20 percent cost sharing will be maintained. Mr. Hillis discussed with Council the market adjustments planned to the Employee Compensation Plan. Council discussed and approved at the Mid -Year Budget work session the implementation of an eight -year phase -in option to fund TMRS cost increases related to TMRS adoption of the new actuarial method to pre -fund retirement benefits. Mr. Hillis advised Council that the City's contribution rate for 2009 will be 14.26 percent and that Staff will continue to proactively monitor the TMRS legislative initiatives and provide updates to Council as new information becomes available. Mayor Trevino asked for a consensus from Council on the service enhancements. Council concurred with the service enhancements discussed. Council reviewed and discussed the Budget Summaries. Mr. Koonce advised the Council's auto reimbursement policy provides that the Finance Director is to present annually to Council the activity for the year. Mr. Koonce reported that he had verified all reimbursement forms submitted and reported that everything was within the policy guidelines. The City Council was provided with a list of reimbursements and verification is on file in the Finance Department. There were no questions from the Council. Council discussed the increase in Budget & Research's General Services as a result of Tarrant Appraisal District's operating cost increase. Council noted this was an example of an unfunded mandate. The City Manager advised the County had not had an increase in 14 -15 years and explained the City pays a prorata share of the District's operational budget. When school property taxes went down, the city and Tarrant County had to pick up the difference. In response to questions from Councilman Welch, Mr. Cunningham advised that 62 percent of the employees will be receiving some form of merit next year. Some individuals have topped out and will only be eligible to receive a market adjustment. Council concurred with all information discussed and presented. Council reviewed the General Debt Service Fund. Council was advised the 2008 Certified Tax Roll had been received. Mr. Koonce advised of additional information received from Tarrant Appraisal District and provided an updated Schedule 4 — Summary of Property Tax Revenue and Distribution and Schedule 5 — Summary of Revenues and Expenditures. Mr. Koonce explained that the total appraised value as of July 25, 2008 had not changed but that the net taxable value was different from what had been projected in May. Mr. Koonce advised Council that because the proposed 57¢ tax rate is higher than the effective tax rate of 56.3058¢, two public hearings will be required. Council reviewed the updated schedules with Staff responding to questions. Mayor Trevino asked for Council consensus on the debt service and setting the tax rate at 57¢ per $100 valuation. All members of the Council concurred. Mr. Mills briefly explained to Council the purpose of Special Revenue Funds consisting of the Crime Control and Prevention District, Park and Recreation Facilities Development Corporation, Promotional Fund, Donations Fund, Special Investigation Fund, Drainage Utility Fund, Gas Development Fund and Traffic Safety Fund. Mayor Trevino announced at 11:05 a.m. that he was recessing the Council Budget Work Session and calling the Crime Control and Prevention District Budget Work Session to order. After the District discussed the proposed budget, Mayor Trevino adjourned the Crime District Work Session at 11:42 a.m. and recessed the Budget Work Session. Mayor Trevino called the Council Budget Work Session back to order at 12:47 p.m. Council reviewed and discussed the remaining budgets for the Special Revenue Funds. Mr. Mills gave an overview of Park and Recreation Facilities Development Fund highlighting the revised 2007/2008 Park Fund Revenues and Expenditures and the proposed 2008/2009 Park Fund Revenues and Expenditures. Council concurred with the Park and Recreation Facilities Development Fund as presented by staff. Mr. Mills presented the budgets for the Promotional and Donations Funds. Council was advised of one proposed service enhancement in the Donations Fund. The Night of Holiday Magic can no longer be held at the Service Center and it is proposed to move the event to NRH2O. The move to NRH2O will require site improvements and Council was asked to consider using the Donation Fund for some additional decorations and the electrical and infrastructure work required. Council discussed the location of the event within NRH2O and the long -term ability to have fireworks at the location. Council also discussed the need to consider Christmas decorations at the new library. Staff will look at what is needed in terms of Christmas decorations for the Library. Council concurred with the service enhancement for Night of Holiday Magic. Staff discussed with Council the Drainage Utility Fund, Gas Development Fund and Traffic Safety Fund. Council discussed the allocation of the Gas Development Fund and reconfirmed the way it is being allocated. Mayor Trevino asked for a consensus from Council on all of the Special Revenue Funds. Council concurred with the Special Revenue Funds as presented. Mr. Mills explained the use of the Enterprise Funds. The Enterprise Funds consisting of the Utility Fund, Aquatic Park and Golf Fund were individually discussed with staff responding to questions. Mr. Mills discussed with Council the revised 2007/2008 Utility Fund Revenues and Expenses and the proposed 2008/2009 Revenues and Expenses. Staff advised that water purchases and sewer treatment are costs not controllable by North Richland Hills. Staff advised of anticipated increases in Fort Worth/Trinity River Authority water and sewer pass through rates. Mr. Mills presented the Aquatic Park Fund and staff responded to questions from the Council. Mr. Mills highlighted the attendance history of the park and discussed the Revised 2007/2008 Aquatic Park Revenues and Expenses and the Proposed 2008/2009 Revenues and Expenses. Mr. Mills presented the budget for the Golf Course Fund discussing the history of rounds of golf played, the 2007/2008 Revised Golf Course Revenues and Expenditures and Proposed 2008/2009 Revenues and Expenditures. Council discussed the number of rounds of golf played and the source of irrigation for the course. Staff was asked to look at putting in a living hedge along the freeway between Par 3 and Par 4 to hide the storage area. Council concurred with the Enterprise Funds as presented. Mr. Mills presented the Internal Service Funds consisting of the Building Services Fund, Equipment Services Fund, Information Services Fund and the Insurance Fund. Each of the funds was discussed with staff answering questions. Council concurred with the Internal Service Funds as presented. Staff reviewed with Council the Fund Balance Summary. Mayor Trevino inquired if Council had any questions and asked if they concurred with all of the Operating Budgets as presented. Members of the Council reconfirmed their consensus on all Operating Budgets presented. Councilman Sapp questioned if the City had considered a long -term plan for alternative fuel for city vehicles. The City Manager advised the City had looked at alternative fuels some time ago and it was not cost effective. With the increasing cost of fuel, plans are to review again. Council discussed rail issues and efforts for a regional rail system. Mayor Trevino announced at 2:30 p.m. that Council would adjourn into Executive Session as authorized by Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code for Personnel Matters to discuss Council appointed positions. Mayor Trevino called the meeting back to order at 3:35 p.m. Council began a review and discussion of the Capital Projects Budget. Ms. Curtis presented the 2008/2009 Public Works Capital Improvements Program. Mr. Curtis reviewed accomplishments for fiscal year 2008/2009. An overview was given on each of the continuing street projects. Thirteen new street projects for 2008/2009 were presented and discussed. Mr. Curtis updated the Council on two continuing drainage projects and presented seven new projects for 2008/2009. Mr. Curtis also updated the Council on the continuing utility projects and presented five new projects. After discussion and questions from the Council, Council concurred with the Public Works Capital Improvements Program. Mr. Jared Miller presented the Park and Recreation Capital Projects Budget reviewing the history and accomplishments of the one -half cent sales tax since inception and highlighting the proposed revenues and expenditures for 2008/2009, the completed projects, continuing projects and new projects. Councilman Sapp questioned the timing for the grant funding for the Little Bear Creek project. Staff will provide information to Council. Mayor Trevino asked for the Naming Committee to consider a name for the North Electric Trail. Mr. Miller presented the Central Area Recreation Center Municipal Facilities Capital project. Mr. Miller presented the 2008/2009 NRH2O Waterpark Budget reviewing the operating history of the park, the completed projects, continuing projects and new projects for 2009. After discussion and questions, the Council concurred with the Park and Recreation Capital Projects Budget and the Aquatic Park Budget. Mayor Trevino recessed the work session at 5:25 p.m. Mayor Trevino called the work session back to order on August 2, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. with all Council Members and Staff present as recorded with the exception of Mr. Hillis. Council began a review and discussion of the Municipal Facility Capital Projects. Ms. Bostic presented and discussed with Council the continuing Municipal Facility Projects and presented two new projects — 820 Widening Professional Services and FEMA Flood Assistance for 2007 storm damage at the Golf Course. Ms. Bostic presented and discussed with Council the following Permanent Capital Maintenance Building Projects. • HVAC Replacement 2009 • Interior Renovations 2009 • Restroom Renovations 2009 After discussion and questions, Council concurred with the 2008/2009 Municipal Facility Capital Projects. Ms. Bostic presented and discussed the Major Equipment Capital Projects consisting of the following continuing and new projects: Continuing Projects: • Ambulance Replacement • Camera Van Replacement • Cartegraph Sewer Water Software Expansion • Emergency Incident Command Vehicle Replacement • Fire Engine Replacement • Mobile Data Computer Replacement in Fire Apparatus • Police Mobile Video System Upgrade • Upgrade Motorola Centracom Radio System New Projects: • Aerial /Sign Truck Replacement • Crack Sealing Machine Replacement • Dump Truck Replacement • Fire Quint Replacement • Fuel Delivery System, Fire Stations 1, 3 and 4 • Network Infrastructure and Phone System Replacement The Council concurred with the 2008/2009 Major Equipment Capital Projects. Mr. Miller presented the 2008/2009 Economic Development Capital Improvements Program consisting of Boulevard 26 Intersection Improvements, Business Improvement and Growth Program, Commercial Redevelopment Program, Rufe Snow /Glenview Intersection Concept Study, Sign Removal Assistance Program, and Sustainable /Transit/Redevelopment Planning. Council concurred with the 2008/2009 Economic Development Capital Improvements Program. The City Council Members reconfirmed their consensus with all budgets and funds as presented and setting the tax rate at $.57. Mayor Trevino and each of the Council members made closing comments. Mr. Mills reviewed the budget calendar and dates for the upcoming public hearings. Mayor Trevino adjourned the work session at 9:15 a.m. Oscar Trevino — Mayor ATTEST: Patricia Hutson, City Secretary CITY OF MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD IN THE CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820 — SEPTEMBER 2, 2008 A.0 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order September 2, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Oscar Trevino Scott Turnage John Lewis Ken Sapp Suzy Compton Tim Barth David Whitson Tim Welch Staff: Larry J. Cunningham Jared Miller Patricia Hutson George Staples Mayor Mayor Pro Tem, Council Place 6 Council, Place 1 Council, Place 2 Council, Place 3 Council, Place 4 Council, Place 5 Council, Place 7 City Manager Assistant City Manager City Secretary Attorney A.1 INVOCATION Councilman Whitson gave the invocation. A.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Whitson led the pledge of allegiance. PUBLIC HEARINGS B.1 GN 2008 -083 CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED TAX RATE Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing. Mr. Mark Mills, Budget Director, presented the item. The public hearing is the second of two required public hearings. The first public hearing was held at the August 26 City Council meeting. Mr. Mills presented a PowerPoint presentation giving an overview of the proposed tax rate. Mr. Mills highlighted the history of net taxable values, appraised values breakdown by tax year, changes in property value from 2007 to 2008, the proposed property tax rate and property tax revenues and the effect of the property tax rate on single family residential. Mr. Mills advised that seniors and disabled persons who have a tax ceiling will pay the same amount of property tax as the previous year. The proposed tax rate for Fiscal Year 2007 -2008 is 57 cents. If adopted, the 57 cents tax rate will have been maintained for 16 consecutive years. Mr. Mills advised the effective tax rate of 56.3058 cents is the property tax rate, applied to the most recent certified tax roll, necessary to produce the same amount of revenues as the prior year. The tax rate is comprised of 33.8753 cents for General Fund Maintenance and Operations and 23.1247 cents for Debt Service and TI Fs for a total tax distribution of 57 cents. Mayor Trevino asked for public comments on the proposed 57 cent tax rate. There being no comments, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing and announced that the City Council will vote on a proposal to adopt a tax rate of 57 cents on Monday, September 8, 2008 during the regular City Council meeting, which will begin at 7:00 p.m. The vote on the tax rate will be held in the City Council Chamber located at North Richland Hills City Hall, 7301 Northeast Loop 820, North Richland Hills, Texas. C.0 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 6:11 p.m. Oscar Trevino — Mayor ATTEST: Patricia Hutson, City Secretary CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: City Secretary Council Meeting Date: 9 -22 -2008 Presented by: Agenda No. B.3 Subject: Approval of Minutes of the September 8, 2008 City Council Meeting Recommendation: To approve the minutes of the September 8, 2008 City Council Meeting. MINUTES 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 — SEPTEMBER 8, 2008 WORK SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the 8th day of September, 2008 at 5:45 p.m. in the Council Work Room prior to the 7:00 p.m. regular Council meeting. Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor Scott Turnage Mayor Pro Tem, Council Place 6 John Lewis Council, Place 1 Ken Sapp Council, Place 2 Suzy Compton Council Place 3 Tim Barth Council, Place 4 (present at 5:55 p.m.) David Whitson Council, Place 5 Tim Welch Council, Place 7 Staff Members: Larry J. Cunningham City Manager Jared Miller Assistant City Manager Karen Bostic Assistant City Manager Jimmy Perdue Assistant City Manager Mike Curtis 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 Vickie Loftice Director of Parks & Recreation Mark Mills Budget Director Andy Jones Fire Chief Patrick Hillis Human Resources Director Craig Hulse Economic Development Director Cameron Rowland Assistant Director Human Resources Eric Wilhite Chief Planner mall to nrrfiPr Mayor Trevino called the work session to order at 5:45 p.m. A.1 Discuss Items from Regular City Council Meeting There were no questions from the Council. A.2 IR 2008 -096 Discuss Resolution Submission for the 2008 TML Resolutions Committee Ms. Karen Bostic, Assistant City Manager, advised Council of two resolutions Staff is recommending for submission to the TML Resolutions Committee. The first resolution supports legislation that will allow cities to participate in joint tax increment financing districts. The second resolution is supporting a resolution being submitted by the City of Dish to encourage legislation to confer regulatory authority upon municipalities over intrastate gas utilities to safeguard the interests of the public and the long term economic viability of private property. Council was advised that an action item is on the regular agenda to approve the Resolutions to be submitted to TML for consideration by the TML Resolutions Committee. If approved, the resolutions will be forwarded to TML. Council was also advised any additional resolutions they would like to submit would need to be included in the motion at the regular meeting. A.3 IR 2008 -098 Results of Pilot Naturally Slim Program Mr. Patrick Hillis, Director of Human Resources, briefed the Council on a health and wellness pilot program, Naturally Slim, which thirty -three city employees participated in earlier in the year. Councilman Barth present at 5:55 p.m. Mr. Cameron Rowland, Assistant Human Resources Director, presented to Council the aggregate results of the program and discussed the health risks nationwide and the positive results and feedback from those who participated in the Naturally Slim Program. A.4 IR 2008 -099 Fire Department Prevention Division Risk Watch Educational Program Fire Chief Andy Jones presented to Council the results of a pilot safety program partnered by the Fire Department and the Birdville Independent School District. The program uses the National Fire Protection Association's Risk Watch child safety curriculum and focused on unintentional injuries. Mullendore Elementary and Smithfield Elementary participated in the program. Positive feedback from the school, parents and students along with a 13 percent increase in post -test scores indicate a successful trial program. The program is being expanded district wide with other cities involved with BISD also participating in the program. Council was advised the Fire Department's Public Safety Expo will be held this year at NRH20 on October 11 and will based on the categories of the Risk Watch Program. B.0 EXECUTIVE SESSION - The City Council may enter into closed Executive Session to discuss the following as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code B.1 Executive Session: Pursuant to the provisions of Section 551.072, Texas Government Code to discuss land acquisition for future rail sites Mayor Trevino announced at 6:15 p.m. that the Council would adjourn to Executive Session pursuant to the provisions of Section 551.072 of the Texas Government Code to discuss land acquisition for future rail sites. C.0 Adjournment Mayor Trevino announced at 6:40 p.m. that the Council would adjourn to the regular Council meeting. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING A.0 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order September 8, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Oscar Trevino Scott Turnage John Lewis Ken Sapp Suzy Compton Tim Barth David Whitson Tim Welch Staff: Larry J. Cunningham Jared Miller Karen Bostic Jimmy Perdue Mike Curtis Mayor Mayor Pro Tem, Council, Place 6 Council, Place 1 Council, Place 2 Council, Place 3 Council, Place 4 Council, Place 5 Council, Place 7 City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Manager Managing Director Patricia Hutson City Secretary Monica Solko Assistant City Secretary George Staples Attorney A.1 INVOCATION Councilman Barth gave the invocation. A.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Barth led the pledge of allegiance. A.3 SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S) No items for this category A.4 CITIZENS PRESENTATION Ms. Michelle Thomas, 151 Sandy Creek Trail, Weatherford, requested Council's assistance in the rezoning of the property at 6333 Smithfield Road. Ms. Thomas advised that she has been working with Planning and Zoning to rezone the property from residential to commercial and has encountered access issues with a neighboring property owner. Ms. Thomas advised the property was not suitable for residential and is best suited for the commercial zoning depicted on the Land Use Plan. Ms. Thomas advised she was unable to resolve the access issues and requested assistance. Mayor Trevino asked Mr. Pitstick to meet with Ms. Thomas and explain the procedures and rules Council is required to follow. Mr. William Michael Clark, 4912 Cummings Drive East, advised of his concern with the 820 access road speed limit being increased to 45 mph with the expansion of 820. Mr. Clark expressed his concern for pedestrians and bicyclists using the access road. Mr. Clark also commented on the upcoming national election and his desire for voters to use their right to vote and be cognizant of those running for office. Mayor Trevino asked Mr. Curtis to forward information to Mr. Clark when the City finds out from TxDOT if they will have sidewalks on the frontage roads. None. A.5 REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA B.0 APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED B.1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF AUGUST 26, 2008 CITY COUNCIL MEETING B.2 FP 2008 -08 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM R. T. KOONCE TO APPROVE A FINAL PLAT OF LOT 19, BLOCK 1, FLAMINGO ESTATES ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 7200 BLOCK OF EDEN ROAD - 1.4143 ACRES) B.3 GN 2008 -085 APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH DEPARTMENT OF STATE HEALTH SERVICES FOR ON -LINE COMPUTER SERVICES FOR REMOTE VITAL STATISTIC ACCESS MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. COUNCILMAN SAPP SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0. PUBLIC HEARINGS C.1 ZC 2008 -10 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM NORTH RICHLAND HILLS BAPTIST CHURCH TO APPROVE A ZONING CHANGE FROM C -1 - COMMERCIAL TO U - INSTITUTIONAL ON FIVE LOTS IN THE PARCHMAN ADDITION (LOCATED BETWEEN PARCHMAN ST. AND VANCE RD. ON BOULEVARD 26) - ORDINANCE NO. 3011 APPRC)VFD Mayor Trevino opened the Public Hearing. Mr. Ernest Hedgcoth, with Ernest Hedgcoth Consulting Engineers, representing the applicant presented the request and was available to answer questions from the Council. Mr. Eric Wilhite, Chief Planner, presented the case summary and the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission and Staff. North Richland Hills Baptist is requesting to rezone property owned by the church and currently platted as separate lots. Lots fronting Boulevard 26 are zoned C -1 Commercial and the primary church structure is located on U — Institutional zoned property. The rezoning will bring all of the church's property into consistent zoning of the church's ownership and will allow the church to utilize sign regulations for U — Institutional permitting an electronic changeable message board. Mayor Trevino called for comments from those wishing to speak for or against the request. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the Public Hearing. COUNCILMAN WHITSON MOVED TO APPROVE ZC 2008 -10, ORDINANCE NO. 3011. COUNCILWOMAN COMPTON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0. C.2 SUP 2008 -06 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM CUBELLIS ARCHITECTS /ENGINEERS, REPRESENTING CEC ENTERTAINMENT, TO APPROVE A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR THE EXPANSION TO THE EXISTING CHUCK E. CHEESE'S STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 7935 BOULEVARD 26 - ORDINANCE NO. 3012 APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing. Mr. Alan Kelly with Cubellis Architects Engineering Firm, representing CEC Entertainment, presented the request and was available to answer questions from the Council. Mayor Pro Tem Turnage asked Mr. Kelly if he could give Council some assurances that the drainage issues from the parking lot had been corrected. Mr. Kelly explained the improvements that have already been made to the parking lot and advised that with the improvements the drainage was working properly. Mr. Eric Wilhite, Chief Planner, summarized the case, addressed the concerns presented during the Planning and Zoning meeting and presented the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission. CEC Entertainment received a Special Use Permit to expand the existing facility in December of 2007. Since that time, CEC Entertainment has changed their plans for expansion of the facility requiring a new SUP. The revised request is to expand the building to the south of the existing structure instead of the Boulevard 26 side as originally approved. The amended request includes the same two primary requests as the previously approved special use permit request. The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the request with the stipulation that a spot grade survey of the newly paved parking lot be undertaken to determine if the parking lot is properly graded and the survey be received and approved by staff prior to City Council approval. Mayor Trevino called for comments from those wishing to speak for or against the request. Mr. Marlin Miller, 5109 Susan Lee Lane, stated he understood Chuck E. Cheeses planned to request a permit to serve beer and he thought it was an establishment for children. Mayor Trevino advised the permit was not part of Council's purview tonight. There being no one else wishing to speak Mayor Trevino closed the Public Hearing. MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE MOVED TO APPROVE SUP 2008 -06, ORDINANCE NO. 3012. COUNCILWOMAN COMPTON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0. C.3 SUP 2008 -04 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM ALLEN SAMUELS REALTY, INC. TO APPROVE A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR AN AUTOMOBILE DEALERSHIP LOCATED AT 7820 NE LOOP 820 AND 4500 BOOTH CALLOWAY ROAD - ORDINANCE NO. 3013 APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the Public Hearing. Mr. Herb Cross, CWA Construction, representing Allen Samuels Realty, Inc. presented the item and was available to answer questions from the Council. Eric Wilhite, Chief Planner presented the item. Allen Samuels Reality, Inc. (Allen Samuels Auto Group) is requesting a Special Use Permit (SUP) in order to continue to operate this property that serves primarily as a vehicle storage area for the auto dealership. Several years ago the City Council took action to close a portion of Lynn Terrace and Blackman Drive as a city street. Although the streets were never permanently closed, they were barricaded for several months. Even though the barricades have been removed for many years, the streets are officially closed. An ordinance and a replat running concurrently with this SUP on the City Council agenda will vacate the Right of Way (ROW) for these streets officially and the property will become part of a platted lot. Since the auto dealership has essentially been operating on the property and from current indications will continue to do so by using it primarily for vehicle storage, a SUP is required. At this time the Allen Samuels Group is not expanding the dealership by constructing any new structures or buildings, they are requesting a variance to the requirement of the 15 feet landscape buffer adjacent to the residential property and along the street frontage at this time. At such time in the future when any facility or additional improvements are planned for the site, a revised SUP site plan would be required prior to the development and all development standards at the time would be required to occur unless a variance for such is granted. Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a 4 -0 vote with the stipulations as identified on the SUP site plan exhibit. 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 WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE SUP 2008 -04; ORDINANCE NO. 3013 AS INDICATED BY THE SITE PLAN. COUNCILMAN BARTH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT D.1 GN 2008 -093 ABANDON RIGHT -OF -WAY FOR BLACKMAN ROAD AND A PORTION OF LYNN TERRACE AND AUTHORIZE CONVEYANCE TO ALLEN SAMUELS REALITY, INC. - ORDINANCE NO. 3019 APPROVED Mike Curtis, Managing Director presented the item. In 2002, the City agreed to close Blackman Road and Lynn Terrace. At the time, this action was taken as it was to be the first in a succession of events during which the details of the ultimate abandonment of the Right of Way (ROW) would be determined. A replat of the properties owned by Allen Samuels, including this ROW abandonment, was intended to very closely follow the road closures. Now six (6) years later, the Allen Samuels group is ready to replat the property and purchase the ROW for both of these streets. In January 2008, Allen Samuels group obtained an appraisal of the Blackman Road and Lynn Terrace ROWs that yielded a value in the amount of $182,000.00. Allen Samuels negotiated an agreement with the Tropical Greenery Company which results in the closure of the existing Tropical Greenery driveway on Lynn Terrace, and a subsequent sale of this driveway to the Allen Samuels group and the abandonment will not remove the utility easements. COUNCILMAN SAPP MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3019. MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE SECONDED THE MOTION.. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0. D.2 RP 2008 -06 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM ALLEN SAMUELS REALTY, INC TO APPROVE A REPLAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK C -R, LYNNCREST ADDITION AND A PORTION OF LOT 1 -R, BLOCK 1, HELFMAN ADDITION INTO LOT 1 -R, BLOCK C -R, LYNNCREST ADDITION (LOCATED AT 7820 NE LOOP 820 AND 4500 BOOTH CALLOWAY ROAD - 10.319 ACRES) APPROVED Eric Wilhite, Chief Planner summarized the item. The applicant, Allen Samuels Reality Inc., is requesting a replat of Lot 1, Block C -R Lynncrest Addition and a portion of Lot 1- R, Block 1, Helfman Addition. The replat will combine lots and create one 10.319 acre lot. At this time Allen Samuels is using the property for vehicle storage serving the auto dealership. This replat will include the abandonment of Blackman Drive and a portion of Lynn Terrace Drive rights -of -way approved in the previous council agenda item (D.1). The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a 4 -0 vote. Mayor Trevino called on Willy Watson with Allen Samuels Dodge Dealership to come forward. Mayor Trevino congratulated Mr. Watson and all the employees at Allen Samuels Dodge Dealership for being named the Dealership of the Year. COUNCILWOMAN COMPTON MOVED TO APPROVE RP 2008 -06. COUNCILMAN BARTH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0. D.3 FP 2008 -05 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM DOUG TERRY OF ALAMO VENTURES INC. TO APPROVE A FINAL PLAT OF LOT 4 -A, MCMURRAY ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 3800 BLOCK OF DAWN DRIVE - 0.231 ACRES) APPROVED Mayor Trevino called on the applicant to come forward. Mr. Ernest Hedgcoth, with Ernest Hedgcoth Consulting Engineers, representing the applicant presented the platting request and the request for a waiver on the lot requirements. Mr. Hedgcoth was available to answer questions from the Council. Eric Wilhite, Chief Planner summarized the item. The applicant, Alamo Ventures Inc., represented by Doug Terry, is proposing to final plat this 0.231 acre tract for development of a single family residence. This property is currently zoned R -3. Typically a lot which is zoned R -3 would be required to have as a minimum a 65 feet width. Because this lot is located within an area that has already been platted and the surrounding lots are not within this applicant's ownership, the property owner can not achieve the 65 feet minimum and is requesting a variance to the lot width. Section 110- 42 of the Subdivision Ordinance allows the applicant to request such a variance based on peculiar physical surroundings as long as the variance will not have an adverse effect on the intent of subdivisions provisions. The lot width being requested for approval of the variance is 63 feet and is the only deviation from the R -3 standards indicated on the plat. The minimum lot area of 7,700 square feet required in the subdivision regulations is being exceeded as the proposed lot is 10,061 square feet. All other standards and set backs will be met. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a 4 -0 vote. MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE MOVED TO APPROVE FP 2008 -05. COUNCILMAN WELCH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0. No items for this category. PUBLIC WORKS E.0 GENERAL ITEMS F.1 GN 2008 -084 AMEND THE EXISTING GAS FRANCHISE BETWEEN THE CITY AND ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION - ORDINANCE NO. 3014 APPROVED Karen Bostic, Assistant City Manager presented the item. Pursuant to a Settlement Agreement negotiated earlier this year between Atmos Energy Corporation, Mid -Tex Division and the Atmos Cities Steering Committee, at a city's request, Atmos will approve the execution of, or amendment to, the city's franchise agreement to increase franchise fee payments. The agreement, which caps the increase at a maximum of five (5) percent of gross revenues for gas sold within city limits, is effective for franchise payments made on May 1, 2008 or the effective date of the amendment changing the franchise agreement, whichever is later. The franchise fee is charged to Atmos for using the public streets, alleys, grounds and rights -of -way within the City for supplying gas to the residents of North Richland Hills. The gas franchise fee is currently 4% which equates to $375,000 - $400,000 in revenue to the General Fund per year. An increase of 1 % to the franchise fee would generate approximately $100,000 more in revenue per year. The increase in the franchise fee would be passed on to Atmos customers as an increase in their monthly bills. The average residential customer's bill would increase by approximately $0.50 to $0.60 cents per month. COUNCILMAN WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3014 AND DEDICATING THE ADDITIONAL 1% OF REVENUE FROM THE CHANGE IN THE FRANCHISE FEE TO THE CRIME CONTROL AND PREVENTION DISTRICT FUND EFFECTIVE .JANUARY 1, 2009 . COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0. F.2 GN 2008 -086 APPROVE RATE TARIFFS WITH ATMOS ENERGY MID -TEX DIVISION THAT REFLECT THE NEGOTIATED RATE CHANGE PURSUANT TO THE RATE REVIEW MECHANISM PROCESS AND APPROVE ATMOS ENERGY MID -TEX DIVISION'S PROOF OF REVENUES, ORDINANCE NO. 3015 APPROVED Karen Bostic, Assistant City Manager summarized the item. On April 14, 2008, Atmos Energy Mid -Tex Division ( "Atmos ") filed an application with the City to increase natural gas rates pursuant to the Rate Review Mechanism ( "RRM ") tariff approved by Council February 11, 2008 as part of a Settlement Agreement. Atmos' April RRM filing seeks a $33.5 million rate increase. The Rate Review Mechanism was created as part of a collaborative agreement between Atmos and the Atmos Cities Steering Committee ( "ACSC "). The City of North Richland Hills, along with 150 other cities served by Atmos Energy Mid -Tex Division, is a member of the Atmos Cities Steering Committee. Atmos' rate request represents the first filing pursuant to the three -year trial project known as the RRM process. The RRM process allows for a more comprehensive rate review and annual adjustment that will function as a substitute for future GRIP filings during the three -year trial period specified by the tariff. Atmos and ACSC agreed to cap changes to expenses and invested capital at no more than five percent (5 %). The "true up component" evaluates whether the Company has over or under recovered its earnings for the previous year. An overriding reason for this recommendation is that a contested case proceeding before the Railroad Commission on the Company's current application will take several months and cost ratepayers millions of dollars in rate case expenses that would not likely produce a request more favorable than that to be produced by the settlement. In addition, as part of the negotiations between Atmos and ACSC, it was agreed that the monthly base rate (fixed rate) for Residential customers would be reduced from $10.69 to $7.00 per month with a monthly base rate (fixed rate) decrease for Commercial customers from $20.28 to $13.50 per month. While the base rate is a fixed amount, the tariff associated with the RRM is based on consumption. Reducing the monthly fixed charge and tying the tariff to consumption encourages energy efficiency. Approval of Ordinance No. 3015 would: • Approve the negotiated resolution between the Atmos Cities Steering Committee and Atmos Energy Corp., Mid -Tex Division regarding the Atmos' rate review mechanism filing, • Declare the existing rates to be unreasonable; • Adopt tariffs that reflect rate adjustments consistent with the negotiated settlement and finding the rates to be set by the attached tariffs to be just and reasonable; • Approve Atmos' proof of revenues; • Adopt a savings clause; • Verify the meeting at which the ordinance is approved met the Open Meetings Act requirements; • Declares the effective date as 10/1/08; • Requires delivery of the ordinance to Atmos and ACSC legal counsel. COUNCILMAN BARTH MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3015. MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0. F.3 GN 2008 -087 APPROVE RESOLUTIONS FOR SUBMISSION TO THE 2008 TML RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE APPROVED Karen Bostic, Assistant City Manager presented the item. This item is to request approval of Resolutions to be submitted to the TML Resolutions Committee for consideration. The first resolution is support for joint city tax increment financing districts for revitalization of development corridors along city limit boundaries. The second is a resolution supporting the City of Dish resolution to encourage legislation to confer regulatory authority upon municipalities over intra -state gas utilities to safeguard the interests of the public and the long term economic viability of private property. Resolutions are due to TML headquarters no later than September 15, 2008. The city is encouraged to send a representative to the Resolutions Committee meeting being held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 to explain the resolution. A number of items the city is interested in have already been included in TML sub - committee recommendations and therefore do not need to be submitted by us. COUNCILMAN SAPP MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2008 -087. COUNCILMAN WELCH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0. F.4 GN 2008 -088 ADOPTING THE 2007/2008 REVISED BUDGET AND 2008/2009 PROPOSED BUDGET - ORDINANCE NO. 3016 APPROVED Mark Mills, Budget Director presented the item. The proposed budget for 2008/2009 was filed with the City Secretary's office on July 28, 2008. The proposed budget was also available at the NRH Public Library and on the City website. All necessary publications and hearings have been completed in compliance with City Charter requirements, special taxing district rules and procedures, and State Law. The 2008/2009 General Fund budget is based on the 57¢ tax rate which is the existing rate for the current fiscal year. Revisions to the 2007/2008 revenues and expenditures have been made to reflect the most current estimates for the current fiscal year. The Budgeted Operating Expenditures are: The Budgeted Capital Projects Expenditures are: 2007/2008 2008/2009 Fund Revised Proposed General Fund $38,062,276 $381983,678 Debt Service Fund 874171960 817141906 Parks & Recreation Fund 516121974 5,914,550 Crime Control District 41935,627 47907,318 Promotional Fund 2417101 228,567 Donations Fund 1451441 2301274 Special Investigation Fund 5417831 6277021 Drainage Utility Fund 6981766 3543198 Gas Development Fund 6081888 0 Traffic Safety Fund 7751976 837,661 Utility Fund 2410937727 25,937,258 Aquatic Park Fund 41665,326 419157456 Golf Course Fund 274367014 275317121 The Budgeted Capital Projects Expenditures are: 55, 976, 558 The City of North Richland Hills Crime Control and Prevention District Board of Directors and the City Council have reviewed the 2007/2008 revised budget and the 2008/2009 proposed budget and have recommended approval. Park and Recreation Facilities Development Corporation Board of Directors reviewed the 2008/2009 proposed budget for all funds and have also recommended approval. As required by 2008/2009 Fund Proposed Street & Sidewalk Projects $2476817557 Drainage Projects 11110,000 Utility Projects 7,2151205 Parks & Recreation Projects 118937757 Aquatic Park Projects 213851000 Municipal Facility Projects 1272771980 Major Capital Equipment Program 27514,828 Economic Development Projects 31292,920 CIP Personnel- Operating Overhead Costs 605,311 55, 976, 558 The City of North Richland Hills Crime Control and Prevention District Board of Directors and the City Council have reviewed the 2007/2008 revised budget and the 2008/2009 proposed budget and have recommended approval. Park and Recreation Facilities Development Corporation Board of Directors reviewed the 2008/2009 proposed budget for all funds and have also recommended approval. As required by law, all legal notices were published. Approval of Ordinance No. 3016 would adopt 2007/2008 revised budget and 2008/2009 proposed budget. COUNCILMAN LEWIS MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO 3016 ADOPTING THE 200812009 BUDGET FOR ALL FUNDS AND THE REVISIONS TO THE 2007/2008 BUDGET FOR ALL FUNDS. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0. F.5 GN 2008 -089 RATIFY INCREASE IN PROPERTY TAX REVENUES REFLECTED IN 2008/2009 ADOPTED BUDGET APPROVED Mark Mills, Budget Director presented the item. Per House Bill 3195 from the 80th Texas Legislative Session, it is necessary to state the increase in property tax revenue no matter the cause; whether the increase is based on increased property values, new construction or an increased tax rate. The proposed property tax rate has remained the same but due to new construction and increased values of existing property, proposed property tax revenue for fiscal year 2008/2009 will increase over fiscal year 2007/2008. The new language prescribed by the legislation is as follows: This budget will raise more total property taxes than last year's budget by $1,044,385 or 5.18 %, and of that amount $601,306 is tax revenue to be raised from new property added to the tax roll this year. In addition, this legislation requires that the governing body ratify the property tax increase reflected in the adopted budget. The vote to ratify this property tax increase must be in addition to and separate from the vote to adopt the budget or the vote to set the tax rate. COUNCILMAN WELCH MOVED TO RATIFY THE INCREASE IN PROPERTY TAX REVENUES REFLECTED IN THE BUDGET. COUNCILWOMAN COMPTON SECONDED THE MOTION, MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0. F.6 GN 2008 -090 ADOPT THE TAX RATE FOR TAX YEAR 2008 - ORDINANCE NO. 3017 APPROVED Mark Mills, Budget Director presented the item. The notice of effective tax rate was published in the Star Telegram newspaper on August 7, 2008; the notice of public hearing on the tax increase, on August 13, 2008; and the notice of vote on the tax rate, on August 27, 2008 and September 3, 2008 all in accordance with State law. In addition, the notice of public hearing on the tax increase and the notice of vote on the tax rate were posted on the City's website and carried on Citicable in accordance with State law. The proposed 2008/2009 tax rate for the City of North Richland Hills is 57¢ per $100 of valuation. If approved, this will be the sixteenth year with a 57¢ tax rate. The proposed rate of 57¢ is an increase of 1.233% over the effective tax rate of 56.3058¢. The proposed rate of 57¢ is broken down into two parts as follows: 33.8753¢ for the purposes of maintenance and operations 23.1247¢ for the payment of principal and interest on debt of the City Adoption of Ordinance No. 3017 would set the tax rate for fiscal year 2008/2009 at 57¢ per $100 valuation. COUNCILMAN SAPP MOVED THAT PROPERTY TAXES BE INCREASED BY THE ADOPTION OF A TAX RATE OF 57 CENTS PER $100 VALUATION AND ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3017. MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0. F.7 GN 2008 -091 APPROVAL AND RATIFICATION OF 2008 CERTIFIED TAX ROLL - RESOLUTION NO. 2008 -051 APPROVED Mark Mills, Budget Director presented the item. Tarrant Appraisal District has provided the City with the 2008 Certified Tax Roll information. This includes the most current appraisal information; exemptions for disabled veterans, persons over 65, homestead and disabled persons; tax ceilings for persons over 65 and disabled persons; abatement value losses; freeport inventory value loss; and agricultural value losses. These values also include new construction, the minimum value of properties still under protest, and the estimated net taxable value of incomplete properties. The certified values for the City of North Richland Hills are $3,759,485,131. This is the amount used to calculate the effective tax rate and property tax revenues for the fiscal year 2008/2009 budget. MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2008 -051. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0. F.8 GN 2008 -092 APPROVE AMBULANCE RATE REVISIONS - ORDINANCE NO. 3018 APPROVED Larry Koonce, Finance Director summarized the item. The North Richland Hills EMS ambulance service is a high performance system that exceeds the levels of service typically found in the Dallas /Fort Worth area. That assessment is based upon a number of factors including response times, level of EMS skills provided, and the capabilities of our local hospital (North Hills Hospital is a Cycle II Chest Pain Center). The City of North Richland Hills has established base fees for ambulance service in the City for both residents and non - residents. EMS ambulance service fees are set by Council and reviewed and adjusted periodically based on the Consumer Price Index. For the last several years the CPI adjustments have not kept pace with the rising costs of health care in general, and the operating costs for EMS ambulance service specifically. The Fire Department staff has conducted an ambulance fee survey of EMS providers in our area. The survey indicates that the City of North Richland Hills's base fees need to be increased to bring them in line with the fees charged for similar EMS ambulance services in our region. Staff is recommending revisions to the ambulance fee structure setting resident base rates to provide 60% cost recovery and non - resident base rates to provide 67% cost recovery. The increase to the resident base rates will be phased in over 4 years. Also being recommended is an increase to the mileage free and the establishment of a $100 treat -no- transport fee. COUCILMAN WHITSON MOVED TO APPROVE GN. 2008 -092; ORDINANCE NO. 3018. COUNCILMAN WELCH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0. EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS G.1 ACTION ON ANY ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON WORK SESSION AGENDA No action needed. INFORMATION AND REPORTS H.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS Councilman Welch made the following announcements. Award - winning author and Texas Monthly columnist Sarah Bird will be at the North Richland Hills Public Library on Thursday, September 11 to talk about and read from her new novel "How Perfect is That." This special event will begin at 7 p.m. in the Community Room. Copies of her book will be available for sale and signing at the event. For more details, contact the Library Reference Department at 817 - 427 -6814. Keep NRH Beautiful is recruiting volunteers for the Trash Bash on Saturday, October 4. Neighborhood associations, civic groups, scout troops, student associations and businesses are encouraged to participate. For more information, please call 817 -427- 6651. In a follow up to our August 11th Meeting, JPS Health Systems reports that there were 3,141 visits to its school -based health clinic in Birdville ISD last year. With a value of $105 per visit for service, supplies and medications, that equates to well over $300,000 worth of services provided annually to our community. Kudos Korner - Firefigher /Paramedics Brian Martin, Jeff Peterson & Mark Spillman. A letter was received from a citizen thanking Brian, Jeff and Mark for helping his daughter when she had been involved in a major accident on Boulevard 26 near Tarrant County College. He appreciated their quick response and competent, professional attitude. H.2 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 8:27 p.m. Oscar Trevino — Mayor ATTEST: Patricia Hutson, City Secretary CITY OF CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: Planning and Development Council Meeting Date: 9 -22 -2008 Presented by: Eric Wilhite Agenda No. C.1 Subject: TR 2008 -02 Public Hearing and Consideration of an amendment to the North Richland Hills Zoning Ordinance. Proposed amendments to Section 118 -631 "Table of permitted uses" include a "pet lodging" category and removal of the "S" designation for "Assisted Living Center" in Residential Districts. Proposed amendments to Section 118- 1 "Definitions" include a definition for "pet lodging" as well as an updated definition for "kennel" - Ordinance No. 3020 Background: Changes are being recommended to the permitted land use tables to add "pet lodg ng" as a new category in commercial zoning districts with a special use permit, and to remove "assisted living centers" from being permitted in single - family residential districts with a special use permit completely. The recommended addition of the "pet lodging" category will effectively allow pet boarding type establishments to exist under a special use permit in NS- neighborhood services, CS- community services, HC- heavy commercial and OC- outdoor commercial zoning districts. If approved, "assisted living centers" will not be allowed in traditional single - family districts including R -1 -S, R- 1, R -2 and R -3, but would continue to be permitted in multi - family and non - residential zoning districts with a special use permit. Attached is an example of the Table of permitted uses matrix that indicates the land use and zoning districts. Pet Lodging. This new land use category is being suggested to be permitted with a special use permit in commercial districts as well as revising the current definition of kennels. A new definition is being created for pet lodging. The proposed verbiage and new definition will give flexibility to regulate various types of pet care services that currently exist and address new types that have become more prevalent in today's market. The definition changes and the new definition for pet lodging are shown below under the title of Sec . 118 -1. Definitions. Sec. 118 -1. Definitions Revised definition: Kennel means any place where household pets clogs na , or other domesticated animals are housed, , br ed, boarded, trained, harbored, kept or sold for commercial purposes; but excluding municipal animal shelters or pet stores. Veterinary clinics as herein defined, animal hospitals and animal clinics shall not be considered a kennel, unless such uses contain outside runs or pens or facilities for housing, boarding, breeding, training, harboring, or keeping dogs, cats or other domesticated animals, swine, equine, or other livestock or animals for commercial purposes. (See Pet store, Veterinary clinic, Pet lodging, Pet day care) Add new definition: Pet lodging means an indoor facility in which household animals are sheltered overnight and basic needs such as grooming, exercising (outdoor temporary exercise areas are permitted), obedience training takes place, and does not include veterinary services, breeding or outdoor runs. Assisted Living Center. This land use is currently indicated in the Table of permitted uses in all zoning districts with a special use permit. As the land use is currently defined we do not believe that the land use is appropriate in single - family zoning districts. By removing from single - family districts it will better address the protection of single - family neighborhoods and guide potential land uses that are similar in nature to pursue a special use permit for "Personal Care Home and Community Home for Disabled Persons ". Personal Care Home land use is a more appropriate use in a single family neighborhood and is also further established and regulated with additional special land use regulations within the zoning ordinance. These regulations limit the number of residence to six (6), primarily elderly persons, regardless of the relationship to the owner, to reside. The zoning ordinance also further regulates this type of land use whereby performance standards for such things as the square footage of living area per resident, parking & traffic and typical structural modifications to house to maintain neighborhood integrity. Many of these type land uses are also regulated by state guidelines. Planning & Zoning Recommendation: Approval of TR- 2008 -02 by 5 -0 vote. Recommendation: To approve the recommendation of Planning and Zoning Commission approving TR- 2008 -02, Ordinance 3020. Sec. 118-63 1. Table of permitted uses. NON- RESIDENTIAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS DISTRICTS E 3 Table of '° '° ai -O iir " N `� L c Permitted LL a�'i a�'i �_. c�i3 _ U a `� ca rn C _a — ' E _a — E — E 'a a r o y. E U -a •� Uses (� M M M O L_ r L O -0 O _ N co Q C QI N ai N o �, a? O > N 4 O r o Q (n cn in Cn o H M 2 LL Z U — -C (n r r CV M Cn = O Z A. RESIDENTIAL USES Single Family Detached P P P P P Dwelling Unit Duplex Dwelling Unit P Triplex or Fourplex P P Dwelling Unit HUD Code Manufactured P Home Multi - Family Dwelling Unit P Boarding or Rooming S S House Townhom e P S Private Street Residential S S S S S S S Subdivision Zero Lot Line SF Dwelling P Unit Personal Care Home and Community Home For S S S S S S Disabled Persons Assisted Living Center S S S S S S S S S S S S NOW RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS �E ll� Ri RS N a �.:. r CN =' -Fu Table of PermittedUses N E E .� .� J 7. .E U � Q U) 7+ E Q U L U ° U X ai E O O � U O T Q -E :. Q U Q :3 Q •;—r •� N a� as > a U) o 3: o N D_) '0 Q N O J r U) Q U) Q FO l— N w r 2 LL_ Z U = U N — r N M co U) _ O G. RETAIL AND SERVICE USES (continued) Luggage Sales Store S P P P Medical Appliances and Fittings P P P P P P Massage Therapy /Acupuncture S P P —Mortuary/Funeral Parlor P P P P Nail Salon S P P P Retail Sales S S S P P -Nursery Supplies and Equip. Store P P P P P -Office Paint Retail Store P P P Pawn Shop P P Pet Day Care P P P P Pet Lodging S S S S Pet Store P P P P S P P P P P -Pharmacy Studio P P P P -Photography Produce Market S S S S Restaurant or Cafeteria S S P P P P P Retail Store and Shop S P P P P P Sales & Service of Heavy Equip. S P Shoe Repair Shop S P P P Shoe Store P P Shopping Mall or Shopping P P P P Center ORDINANCE NO. 3020 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 118-1,118-495 AND 118 -631 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS; AMENDING THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS ZONING ORDINANCES AND PROVISIONS CONCERNING KENNEL, PET LODGING AND ASSISTED LIVING CENTERS; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATIONS; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION IN THE OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City Council has received the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission concerning the matters herein dealt with, which recommendations were made after the holding of a public hearing before said Commission on such matters; and WHEREAS, notice has been published of the time and place of a public hearing held before the City Council concerning the changes herein made, which public hearing has been duly held; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance herein made is in the best interest of the health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of the City of North Richland Hills; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS: SECTION 1. That Section 118 -1 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, is hereby amended by adding definitions to read as follows: Sec. 118 -1. Definitions . Kennel means any place where household pets or other domesticated animals are housed, bred, boarded, trained, harbored, kept or sold for commercial purposes; but excluding municipal animal shelters or pet stores. Veterinary clinics as herein defined, animal hospitals and animal clinics shall not be considered a kennel, unless such uses contain outside runs or pens or facilities for housing, boarding, breeding, training, harboring, or keeping dogs, cats or other domesticated animals, swine, equine, or other livestock or animals for commercial purposes. (See Pet store, Veterinary clinic, Pet lodging, Pet day care) Pet lodging means an indoor facility in which household animals are sheltered overnight and basic needs such as grooming, exercising (outdoor temporary exercise areas are permitted), obedience training takes place, and does not include veterinary services, breeding or outdoor runs. SECTION 2. That Section 118 -495 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, be amended by amending the Table of Permitted Uses under A. Residential Uses by deleting the S designation for Assisted Living Center in the R -1 S, R -1, R -2, and R -3 single family residential zoning districts. SECTION 3. That Section 118 -495 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, is hereby amended by adding to the Table of Permitted Uses under G, Retail and Service Uses, the use Pet lodging as a permitted use with an S Special Use Permit in the NS, CS, HC, and OC districts. SECTION 4. Severability. It is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs and section of this ordinance are severable, and if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section of this ordinance shall be declared unconstitutional by the valid judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such unconstitutionality shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs and sections of this ordinance, since the same would have been enacted by the City Council without the incorporation in this ordinance of any such unconstitutional phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section. SECTION 5. Penalty. Any person, firm or corporation who violates, disobeys, omits, neglects or refuses to comply with or who resists the enforcement of any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be fined not more than Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) for each offense. Each day that a violation is permitted to exist shall constitute a separate offense. SECTION 6. Savings. All rights and remedies of the City of North Richland Hills are expressly saved as to any and all violations of the provision of any other ordinances regulating solicitation or canvassing activities that have accrued at the time of the effective date of this ordinance; and, as to such accrued violations and all pending litigation, both civil and criminal, whether pending in court or not, under such ordinances, same shall not be affected by this ordinance but may be prosecuted until final disposition by the courts. SECTION 7. Publication. The City Secretary of the City of North Richland Hills is hereby directed to publish the caption and penalty of this ordinance in the official City newspaper. SECTION 8. Effective date. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and publication as required by law. AND IT IS SO ORDAINED. PASSED AND APPROVED on this 22nd day of September, 2008. CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS An- ATTEST: Patricia Hutson, City Secretary Oscar Trevino, Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: George A. Staples, City Attorney APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: John Pitstick, Planning & Development Director EXCERPT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 4, 2008 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING TR 2008 -02 Public Hearing and Consideration of an amendment to the North Richland Hills Zoning Ordinance. Proposed amendments to Section 118 -631 "Table of permitted uses" include a "pet lodging" category and removal of the "S" designation for "Assisted Living Center" in Residential Districts. Proposed amendments to Section 118 -1 "Definitions" include a definition for "pet lodging" as well as an updated definition for "kennel ". Chairman Shiflet opened the Public Hearing at 7:33 p.m. Eric Wilhite explained that Staff is requesting to amend the Permitted Land Use Table to add a category and definition of pet lodging, revise the definition of kennel and remove assisted living center from being permitted by right in single family areas R -1 -S, R -1, R- 2 and R -3. He explained that in Sec. 118 -1 the definition of kennel is being changed to correlate with the new definition for pet lodging. Currently, pet lodging would define overnight keeping of animals on site for specifically that purpose. This would not include veterinary observation for medical reasons. The definition of "kennel" currently includes pet store /veterinary clinic as a cross reference, so pet lodging and pet daycare will also be added since the land uses are inter - related. Eric stated this would amend the definition of "kennel" and adding a new definition and adding "pet lodging" to the Table of Permitted Uses in commercial zoning districts NS, CS, HC, and OC with a special use permit. Staff is recommending the SUP requirement because potential sites vary and are different. The SUP will provide an opportunity to further scrutinize the request and the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council can approve staff's recommendations of mitigation measures on adjacent landowners or determine that perhaps the request fits better in another location. Regarding the assisted living center category, he stated currently "Assisted living center" is defined as seven (7) or more unrelated individuals living in a facility that provides care in a quasi - residential facility. Due to a recent case being reviewed by the Development Review Committee, an applicant wanted to convert an existing single family structure into a home for 12 residents and classify it as a "personal care home ", but the current definition of such classifies that this is to be 6 or fewer residents. Therefore the only category was "Assisted living center" and they would have to apply for an SUP. Staff feels it would be better suited to permit the assisted living center land use in the multi- family, duplex or commercial zones with an SUP because it is more multi- function and with more than six residents can have negative impacts on residential neighborhoods. In addition, staff realizes this is a growing market with the aging population, but we have to be responsive and protect the existing residential neighborhoods against land uses that can have negative impacts that can not be sufficiently mitigated. Chairman Shiflet opened the Public Hearing at 7:41. He asked if there was anyone wishing to speak for or against the case? Being none, he closed the public hearing and entertained a motion. APPR()VFn Kelly Gent, seconded by Steven Cooper, motioned to approve TR 2008 -02. The motion was carried unanimously (5 -0). CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: City Secretary Presented by: Subject: PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Items to follow do not require a public hearing. No items for this category. Council Meeting Date: 9 -22 -2008 Agenda No. D.0 CITY OF CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: Public Works Council Meeting Date: 9 -22 -2008 Presented by: Mike Curtis Agenda No. E.1 Subject: PW 2008 -025 Approve a Resolution Supporting a Municipal Setting Designation (MSD) Application to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for Property Located at Harwood Drive and Central Drive located in the City of Bedford - Resolution No. 2008 -052 In 2003, the 78th Texas Legislature passed a Municipal Setting Designations (MSD) law that relates to potable groundwater and the requirements for removing contaminants from groundwater. The law authorized the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to receive, process and certify MSD applications for properties with contaminated groundwater. The goal of this law is to reduce corrective action requirements and associated costs for clean up of contaminated groundwater that are not used as a potable water supply and are not likely to be used in the future. Northern Trust Bank of Texas N.A. ( "Northern Trust - Texas "), applicant, is trying to obtain TCEQ approval for a MSD for property located in the City of Bedford. The property is located at the corner of Harwood Drive and Central Drive, Bedford, Texas. The City of Bedford passed an ordinance on March 11, 2008 (Ordinance Number 08- 2879) prohibiting the use of groundwater for potable purposes at the designated location. The application will need to include resolutions from cities located within a 5- mile radius of the MSD property indicating support. The City has the choice to either support or not support the MSD application. Staff has reviewed the technical aspects of the application. We would recommend support of the resolution for the following reasons. 1. The contaminated groundwater is shallow and appears to be separated from another underlying body of deeper groundwater by a confining layer of rock. Therefore it does not threaten the deeper aquifers. 2. The site location is down gradient from the city's wells so even if the contaminated ground water infiltrated into the deeper aquifers, the contamination would not impact the city's ground water. Representatives for the applicant will be present at the Council Meeting to address any questions Council may have. Recommendation: To approve Resolution No. 2008 -052. 101RZ RESOLUTION NO. 2008 -052 A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FOR A MUNICIPAL SETTING DESIGNATION A 5.997 ACRE SITE AT HARWOOD ROAD AND CENTRAL DRIVE, BEDFORD, TEXAS. WHEREAS, on March 11, 2008, the City Council of the City of Bedford, Texas, approved Ordinance Number 08 -2879, prohibiting the use of shallow groundwater for potable purposes at a 5.997 acre site at Harwood Drive and Central Drive, Bedford, Texas, ( "Site ") more fully described in Exhibit "A "; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, made a finding that it is in the best interest of the public and the city to facilitate the efforts of the Northern Trust Bank of Texas N.A. ( "Northern Trust - Texas ") (Applicant), to secure a municipal setting designation with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for said Site; and WHEREAS, Applicant has filed an application with the TCEQ for certification of a municipal setting designation for the Site pursuant to Texas Health and Safety Code, Chapter 361, Subchapter W, and have provided notice of such application to the City of North Richland Hills; WHEREAS, Texas Health and Safety Code, 361.8065 provides that an application to the TCEQ for a municipal setting designation will not be certified unless the application is supported by a resolution adopted by certain entities, including the city council of each municipality that owns or operates a groundwater supply well located not more than five miles from the property for which the designation is sought; and WHEREAS, the City of North Richland Hills owns or operates groundwater supply wells located not more than five miles from the boundary of said Site; and WHEREAS, Applicant has continuing obligations to satisfy applicable statutory and regulatory provisions concerning groundwater contamination investigation and response actions at the Site; and WHEREAS, the certification of a Municipal Setting Designation for the Site is in the best interests of the community; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS: SECTION 1. The City of North Richland Hills supports the Applicant's application to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for a Municipal Setting Designation of this Site. AND IT IS SO RESOLVED. PASSED AND APPROVED on the 22nd day of September, 2008. CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS M U�9-� 15 Patricia Hutson, City Secretary Oscar Trevino, Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: George A. Staples, City Attorney APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: Mike Curtis, P.E., Managing Director EXHIBIT A MUNICIPAL SETTING DESIGNATION SITE IN BEDFORD, TX FIELD NOTE DESCRIPTION MSD AREA STATE OF TEXAS TARRANT COUNTY BEING a tract of land situated in the M.A. Barnes Survey, Abstract Number 94, City of Bedford, Tarrant County, Texas, being part of Lot 10 -R -1, Block 6 of Lot 10 -R -1 and Lot 14, Block 6, Bedford Meadows Addition, Phase Two, an addition to the City of Bedford, Tarrant County, Texas, as recorded in Volume 388 -181, Page 43, Plat Records, Tarrant County, Texas, also being part of that tract of land described in deed to Northern Trust Bank of Texas N.A. ( "Northern Trust - Texas) as Special Trustee, as recorded in Volume 12324, Page 0452, Deed Records, Tarrant County, Texas, and being more particularly described as follows: BEGINNING at a 1 inch found iron pipe for the most northerly northeast corner of said Lot 10 -R -1, said corner also being in the southerly right -of -way line of Harwood Road (100 foot wide public right -of -way); THENCE South, departing said southerly right -of -way line of Harwood Road, a distance of 150.00 feet to a 1 inch found iron pipe for an interior ell corner of said Lot 10 -R -1; THENCE East, a distance of 129.99 feet to a found "X" cut for the most easterly northeast corner of said Lot 10 -R -1, said corner also being in the westerly right -of -way line of Central Drive (90 foot wide public right -of -way), said corner also being in a circular curve to the right having a radius of 1,255.00 feet and whose chord bears South 06 degrees 46 minutes 08 seconds West, a distance of 283.98 feet; THENCE in a Southerly direction, along said westerly right -of -way line of Central Drive, along the easterly line of said Lot 10 -R -1, and along said circular curve to the right, through a central angle of 12 degrees 59 minutes 34 seconds, an arc distance of 284.59 feet to a 1 /2 inch found iron rod with yellow plastic cap stamped "Brittain & Crawford" for corner; THENCE West, departing said westerly right -of -way line of Central Drive and said east line of said Lot 10 -R -1, passing a 1 /2 inch found iron rod with yellow plastic cap stamped " Brittain & Crawford" at a distance of 125.00 feet, in all a total distance of 350.00 feet to a point for corner; THENCE South, a distance of 176.64 feet to a point for corner, said corner being in the southwest line of said Lot 10 -R -1; THENCE North 57 degrees 12 minutes 00 seconds West, along said southwest line of said Lot 10 -R -1, a distance of 17.63 feet to a found "X" for the beginning of a tangent; e Former Comet Cleaners Property VCP No. 2049 0 �,00� 8,00c Feet � ;;; HALFF • CITY OF CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: City Secretary Council Meeting Date: 9 -22 -2008 Presented by: Patricia Hutson Agenda No. F.1 Subject: GN 2008 -094 Appointment of Board Delegates to Reinvestment Zone No. 1 (TIF #1) and Appointment of Chair The Bylaws of Reinvestment Zone Number One state that the Board is to consist of nine directors; five are to be appointed by the City Council; one is appointed by the governing body of Birdville Independent School District; one appointed by the governing body of Tarrant County College District; one appointed by the Tarrant County Hospital District; and one appointed by the governing body of Tarrant County. The directors are to serve two -year terms of office. The five Council Members serving on Reinvestment Zone No. 1 terms of office expire in October. The City Council is being requested to make five appointments to the Board. The members whose terms will expire are Mayor Trevino, Mayor Pro Tern Turnage, Councilman Lewis, Councilman Welch, and Councilman Whitson. Initially when the Reinvestment Zone was created, David Medanich (City's Financial Advisor with First Southwest Company) recommended that the City's Board Members include elected officials to the City. Council also elected to appoint the same Council Members to Reinvestment Zones No. 1 and 2 with the exception of the one extra Council member on Reinvestment Zone No. 2. The next agenda item is to consider the appointments to Reinvestment Zone No. 2. The Bylaws also state that the Council shall appoint a Chair annually. The other officers consisting of a Vice -Chair and Secretary are to be elected by the Board of Directors at their next meeting. After the appointment of the five directors, Council is requested to appoint the Chair. Recommendation: To appoint five Council Members to serve a two -year term on Reinvestment Zone No. 1 Board of Directors and to appoint the Chair. CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: City Secretary Presented by: Patricia Hutson Council Meeting Date: 9 -22 -2008 Agenda No. F.2 Subject: GN 2008 -095 Appointment of Board Delegates to Reinvestment Zone No. 2 (TIF #2) and Appointment of Chair The Bylaws of Reinvestment Zone Number Two state that the Board is to consist of nine directors; six are to be appointed by the City Council; one is appointed by the governing body of Tarrant County College District; one appointed by the Tarrant County Hospital District; and one appointed by the governing body of Tarrant County. The directors are to serve two -year terms of office. The terms of office for the six Council Members serving on Reinvestment Zone No. 2 expire in October. The City Council is being requested to make six appointments to the Board. The Council Members whose terms will expire are Mayor Trevino, Mayor Pro Tem Turnage, Councilman Lewis, Councilwoman Compton, Councilman Whitson, and Councilman Welch. Initially when the Reinvestment Zone was created, David Medanich (City's Financial Advisory with First Southwest Company) recommended that the City's Board Members include elected officials of the City. Council also elected to appoint the same Council Members to Reinvestment Zones No. 1 and No. 2 with the exception of the one extra Council Member on Reinvestment Zone No. 2. Council will also be considering appointments to Reinvestment Zone No. 1 in the previous agenda item. The Bylaws also state that the Council shall appoint a Chair annually. The other officers consisting of a Vice -Chair and Secretary are to be elected by the Board of Directors at their next meeting. After the appointment of the six directors, Council is requested to appoint the Chair. Recommendation: To appoint six Council Members to serve a two -year term on the Reinvestment Zone Number 2 Board of Directors and to appoint the Chair. CITY OF CITY OF CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: City Secretary Council Meeting Date: 9 -22 -2008 Presented by: Agenda No. H.0 Subject: INFORMATION AND REPORTS CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: City Secretary Presented by: Councilman Tim Barth Subject: Announcements - Councilman Barth Announcements Council Meeting Date: 9 -22 -2008 Agenda No. H.1 Get to know your North Richland Hills Fire and Police Departments. Attend the 2008 Public Safety Expo from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 11th at NRH2O Family Water Park. There will be safety demonstrations, entertainment and information booths for all ages to enjoy. For more details, please call 817 - 427 -6900. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to the Autumn Night Music Concert Series at Kay Granger Park. Enjoy the sounds of 4 Way Street, a Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young tribute band on October 4. On October 11, join us for The Factory, a band that specializes in a wide variety of musical styles including R &B, Pop, Disco, Rock & Roll and more. Concerts begin at 7 p.m. Admission is FREE. Please consider walking to the park, as parking is very limited. For more information, call 817 - 427 -6620. Residents will have the opportunity to drop off brush, non - hazardous household products, furniture and other bulky items for disposal at the Fall Community Clean - Up from 9:00 am to noon on Saturday, October 11 at the Tarrant County College - Northeast Campus in parking lot E by the Tennis Courts. New at the event this year is free paper shredding with a limit of three boxes per vehicle. Electronic equipment will also be accepted for recycling. For more information, call 817 - 427 -6650. Kudos Korner Every Council Meeting, we spotlight our employees for the great things they do. Randy Vastine and Robert Gomez, Public Works Department A resident e- mailed to thank Randy and Robert for delivering sandbags to his home. The employees arrived with the sandbags approximately one hour after his call. They unloaded the sandbags in a matter of minutes and made sure they were placed in the correct location to prevent possible flooding. The resident said both employees exemplify a work ethic often missing in today's society and they have earned his admiration, respect, praise and thanks. CITY OF