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Home My WebLink AboutCC 2009-01-12 MinutesMINUTES OF THE WORK SESSION AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD IN THE CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820 -JANUARY 12, 2009 WORK SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the 12th day of January, 2009 at 5:45 p.m. in the Council Work Room prior to the 7:00 p.m. regular Council meeting. Present: Staff Members: Absent: Call to Order 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 David Whitson Council, Place 5 Tim Welch Council, Place 7 Larry J. Cunningham City Manager Karen Bostic Assistant City Manager Jimmy Perdue Assistant City Manager Mike Curtis Managing Director Vickie Loftice Managing Director Patricia Hutson City Secretary George Staples City Attorney Mary Peters Public Information Ofhcer Elizabeth Reining Assistant to City Manager John Pitstick Director of Planning & Development Larry Koonce Finance Director Greg VanNieuwenhuize Assistant Public Works Director Craig Hulse Economic Development Director Andy Kancel Assistant Chief of Police Eric Wilhite Chief Planner Jamie Brockway Purchasing Manager Tim Barth Council, Place 4 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. City Council Minutes January 12, 2009 Page 2 A.2 IR 2009-001 Update 'Business Improvement & Growth (BIG) Program' - Targeted Economic Development Mr. Craig Hulse, Economic Development Director, presented a PowerPoint presentation updating the Council on the Business Improvement and Growth (Big) Program. The program is designed to encourage private commercial reinvestment through matching grants. The program utilizes existing reserves specifically dedicated to Economic Development activities through the Council Gas Fund Policy. Mr. Hulse discussed the program's scope. The program focuses on facade improvements, non-conforming sign removal and conforming sign construction for businesses that face Boulevard 26, Davis Boulevard or Rufe Snow, all south of Mid Cities. The grants are broken into three areas - 1) Storefront improvements - 100% match up to $10,000; 2) New conforming signage - 100% match up to $3,000; and 3) Removal of non-conforming signage -city removal at a city cost up to $2,000. The current program is budgeted for $100,000 with a minimum goal of ten program participants. Mr. Hulse explained staff's approach for the implementation of the program and the requirements that the grantee must meet to be eligible for the program. Mr. Hulse advised of the businesses the Economic Development Department was currently working with and those that had expressed an interest in the program. Council took formal action on the item during the regular council meeting approving the resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute agreements between the City and qualified applicants. A.3 IR 2009-002 Red Light Enforcement Program Update Andy Kancel, Assistant Police Chief, presented a PowerPoint presentation updating the Council on the Red Light Enforcement program. Mr. Kancel updated Council on the recent opinion of the Dallas County District Court Judge that the red light vendors were violating a section of the Texas Occupations Code because they do not hold a private security license. The Texas Department of Public Safety, who issues the licenses, has opined that there is no requirement for the red light companies to have permits for private security. Assistant Chief Kancel gave a brief overview of the program since its inception and the initial expectations of the program. Assistant Chief Kancel presented statistics for total crashes and injury crashes, percent decrease in crashes and injuries, red light enforcement specific crash data and violation counts. A 50% decrease was anticipated in crashes at monitored intersections. Fiscal year statistics for 2007/2008 showed a 54% decrease in total crashes and a 59% decrease in crashes with injuries at monitored intersections. The program has proven to be self-sustaining with 15,753 violations for the fiscal year and 17,419 total violations through September 30, 2008. The program received $825,191 in gross revenue with $550,522 of the revenue supporting operating expenses, $137,334 delegated to the Texas Trauma Account and $137,334 placed in the North Richland Hills Traffic Safety Fund. The Traffic Safety Fund has funded $53,523 to purchase three Harley Davidson Police motorcycles and $60,000 towards the traffic signalization project at Winter Park and Mid Cities. Council City Council Minutes January 12, 2009 Page 3 asked that with the start of the new legislation session that Staff share the success of the City's program with the City's legislative consultants. 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 551.072 Texas Government Code to deliberate the purchase exchange or value of real property for municipal use - Central Sector of City B.2 Executive Session: Pursuant to Section 551.072 Texas Government Code to Deliberate the Lease of Municipal Property South of Loop 820 Mayor Trevino announced at 6:15 p.m. that the Council would adjourn into Executive Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, specifically Section 551.072 to deliberate the purchase, exchange or value of real property for municipal use in the central sector of the City and to deliberate the lease of municipal property south of Loop 820. C.0 Adjournment Mayor Trevino announced at 6:56 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 January 12, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Oscar Trevino Scott Turnage John Lewis Ken Sapp Suzy Compton David Whitson Mayor Mayor Pro Tem, Council, Place 1 Council, Place 2 Council, Place 3 Council, Place 5 Council Place 6 City Council Minutes January 12, 2009 Page 4 Absent: Tim Welch Staff: Larry J. Cunningham Karen Bostic Jimmy Perdue Mike Curtis Vickie Loftice Patricia Hutson George Staples Tim Barth Council, Place 7 City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Manager Managing Director Managing Director City Secretary Attorney Council, Place 4 A.1 INVOCATION Councilman Whitson gave the invocation. A.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Whitson led the pledge of allegiance. A.3 SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITIONS) No items for this category. A.4 CITIZENS PRESENTATION Mr. Dan Roberts, 1605 Creekridge Drive, Keller, spoke on drilling at Little Bear Creek Park by Chesapeake and questioned if the City had notified the Keller residents prior to the Council approving the park as a drill location. A.5 REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None. City Council Minutes January 12, 2009 Page 5 B.0 APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED B.1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF DECEMBER 22, 2008 CITY COUNCIL MEETING B.2 GN 2009-002 APPROVALTHE CITYAOF NORTH R CHLAND N ILLS AND AGREEMENT BETWEEN TARRANT COUNTY CONCERNING THE 800 MHZ RADIO MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT BY EXTENDING THE AGREEMENT THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 -RESOLUTION NO. 2009-002 B.3 PU 2009-001 AWARD DUR BLE SPEC ALTIES NICK NL THE AMOUNTIOF IMPROVEMENTS TO $302,700 MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS C.1 RP 2008-04 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM TERRY BROWNING TO APPROVE A REPEAT OF LOT 53, BLOCK 4, FOSSIL CREEK TRAILS ADDITION AND TRACT 2S2A, ABSTRACT 1520 INTO LOT 53R, BLOCK 4, FOSSIL CREEK TRAILS ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 6000 BLOCK OF RIVIERA DRIVE - 0.535 ACRES) APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing. Item is to consider a request to replat property owned by Mr. Browning at 6025 Riviera Drive with 6029 Riviera Drive. Mr. Browning plans to reconfigure his garage entry and extend the current pool and deck area on his property requiring the current lot line to be removed and both properties platted as one lot. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the replat request. Ciry Council Minutes January 12, 2009 Page 6 licant, advised he was requesting approval Mr. Terry Browning, 6029 Riviera Drive, app of the replat to combine the unplatted tract he ~ sed of 6mproveime t Dthat hetplanis platted lot at 6029 Riviera Drive. Mr. Browning a to make that require the two lots to be platted as one lot. Mr. Eric Wilhite, Chief Planner, presented the item, summary of issues and the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission. osition to the request. There being Mayor Trevino called for comments in favor or in opp no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing. COUNCILMAN SAPP MOVED TO APPROVE RP 2008-04. COUNCILMAN WELCH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. C.2 RP 2008-08 PUBLIC HEARING AOVE A REPEAT OOLOT 24, BLOCK 6, FROM THOMAS SMITH TO APPR GLENANN ADDITION INTO LOTS5 S MMONS ROAD L0.967 ACRES) NN ADDITION (LOCATED AT 682 APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing. Item is to consider a request to replat a 0.967 acre lot with an existing single-family residence into two lots. Proposed Lot 24R1, with the existing residence, will remain the applicant's lot and the proposed Lot 24R2 will be sold and developed as new single family-residence. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the request. Mr. Mark Long, Engineer, Owen D. Long and Associates, representing the applicant, requested approval of the request and was available to answer questions from the Council. Mr. Eric Wilhite, Chief Planner, presented the item and the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mayor Trevino called for comments in favor or in opposition to the request. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing. COUNCILMAN LEWIS MOVED TO APPROVE RP 2008-08. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. City Council Minutes January 12, 2009 Page 7 MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-O. C.3 SUP 2008-08 PUBLIC HEARING OVE A PEIC AL USE PERMITFOR PET FROM JERRY CONGER TO APPR LODGING AT JERRY CONGER ORD NANCE NO. 303D AT 7800 DAVIS BOULEVARD) APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing. Item is to consider a Special Use permit at 7800 Davis Boulevard for pet lodging which will also include other household pet services. Applicant plans to operate a multi- faceted pet care services business. The business will provide services that include a pet daycare and a pet spa for grooming. The operation will also include an indoor self- service bathing area. These uses are permitted by right within the CS zoning district. The applicant will also be offering overnight boarding of pets, requiring the Special Use permit. The existing structure on site will be renovated and adapted for use as a commercial business. Other site improvements will include new drive and parking areas, sidewalks along street frontages and a landscape buffer. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the SUP with an added condition that no animals to be outside after 9:00 p.m. licant, 7465 Timberhills Drive, North Richland Hills, presented his Mr. Jerry Conger, app ' request for a Special Use permit to allow the overnight boarding of pets. In response to questions from the Council, Mr. Conger advised the existing residential structure would be adapted and remodeled to commercial codes. He advised that overnight boarding was seasonal and he hoped to average 20 dogs and anticipated maxing out at around 40 dogs. Mr. Conger advised Council that his business hours would fluctuate with daylight savings time and the hours of the dog park located behind his establishment, which closes at dark. Mr. Conger be outs de after 9:OOtp ma andononeewg betkenne ed 6:00 p.m., but that no dogs would outside. Mr. Eric Wilhite, Chief Planner, presented item, summary of issues and the recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Commission. Mr. Wilhite advised of the Planning and Zoning Commission's concern that the business has its own outdoor exercise area. Mr. Wilhite advised there would be an enclosed fence area that will be used for the day care animals and the animals boarded overnight. The Planning and Zoning Commission requested a condition that no animals be outside after 9:00 p.m. Council was advised that if Mr. Conger should decide to expand the footprint of the City Council Minutes January 12, 2009 Page 8 existing structure, approval would be required by the Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council. Mayor Trevino called for any one wishing to speak in favor or in opposition to the request. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing. COUNCILMAN WELCH MOVED TO APP MM SSOIONI THAT NO ANIMALS ARE TO BE OUTSIDE AFTER FROM THE PLANNING AND ZONING CO 9:00 P.M. .MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. D.0 PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT No items for this category. E.0 PUBLIC WORKS No items for this category. GENERALITEMS F.1 GN 2009-001 APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE 'BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AND GROWTH PROGRAM' PROMOTING TARGETED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TO LOCAL BUSINESSES -RESOLUTION NO. 2009-001 APPROVED Mr. Craig Hulse, Economic Development Director, presented the item. The Business Improvement and Growth (BIG) program is designed to enhance mature commercial corridors by encouraging private commercial reinvestment through matching grants. The matching grant program's focus is non-conforming sign removal, conforming sign construction and facade improvements for businesses located south of Mid Cities with storefronts facing Rufe Snow Drive, Davis Boulevard or SH 26. The proposed Resolution will authorize the City Manager to execute agreements between the City and City Council Minutes January 12, 2009 Page 9 targeted small businesses along SH 26, Rufe Snow and Davis Boulevard south of Mid Cities. In response to questions from Council, Mr. Hulsee dviseNldr hHulseeadv sed ones of the and identifying businesses in need of improvem requirements of the program is that the grantee msinneidsa reement. of The grant ef~s a minimum of twelve months upon date of the g 9 required to complete improvements within 30 days and must establish the required three contractor bids within 30 days. COUNCILMAN WHITSON MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2009-001. COUNCILWOMAN COMPTON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-O. F.2 GN 2009-003 APPROVAL OF A RESO A IVE PROGRAM OR THER81 S O EXAS TRANSPORTATION COUNCIL'S LEGIS LEGISLATURE -RESOLUTION NO. 2009-003 APPROVED Mr. Mike Curtis, Managing Director, presented the item. Item is to consider approval of a resolution supporting the Regional Transportation Council's (RTC) legislative program. The RTC approved a resolution identifying their legislative program. Their resolution supports legislation that will pursue support of the Rail North Texas initiative, expedite backlogged roadway projects including the protection of existing roadway maintenance and capacity improvements, and capitalize the Rail Relocation Improvement Fund, which could also help support the relocation of Tower 55. The Regional Transportation is requesting the metropolitan cities to support their resolution. COUNGILMAN WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2009-003. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SEGONDED THE MOTION. Mayor Trevino asked Staff to include on the next Council agenda the Tarrant Regional Transportation Coalition video. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. F.3 GN 2009-004 APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COUNCIL'SNG THE RAIL NORTIHIOTEXASRIN T ATIVETEXAS LEGISLATURE REGARD City Council Minutes January 12, 2009 Page 10 RESOLUTION NO. 2009-004 APPROVED Mr. Mike Curtis, Managing Director, presented the item. Item is to consider a resolution supporting the Regional Transportation Council' lat on reeard ng ther Raa North Texas recently approved a resolution supporting legis 9 initiative. The number one objective is the approval of Rail North Texas and to support legislation that will support the region's ability to create a Transportation Funding Area (TFA) for the purpose of levying taxes or fees in order to generate revenue to fund rail and supplemental roadway improvements. The RTC is requesting metropolitan cities endorse their resolution and support transportation as the region's highest priority for the 81St Texas Legislature. MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2009-004. COUNCILMAN WELCH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-O, 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 Lewis made the following announcements. The NRH Recreation Center will host a Community Health Fair from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, January 17th. This free event will feature a variety of health screenings, chair massage, group exercise classes, a KidZone and more. For more details, please call 817-427-6600. The Parks & Recreation Department and the Birdville Council of PTA's will host a free parenting seminar at the Recreation Center on Saturday, January 24th. Pre-registration is required. For more information, please call the Recreation Center 817-427-6600. City Council Minutes January 12, 2009 Page 11 Join us at the NRH Public Library each Saturday in January for free family films. Movies will be shown on the big screen in the Community Room starting at 2 p.m. Popcorn will be provided. Families are invited to bring snacks, drinks and floor cushions. For more details, please call 817-427-6814. Iron Horse Golf Course is currently booking its pavilion and clubhouse for 2009 weddings, graduation parties, retir nm call 817!485 6666tions and more. To make a reservation for your next special eve , Kudos Korner -Lieutenant Mark Powers, Firefighter Jack Kessler and Firefighter Randy Faulkner, Fire Department. A note was received from a resident thanking Fire Station #1 for allowing a Cub Scout Tiger Den to tour the station. Lt. Powers and the firefighters were welcoming, informative and patient with the group of 6 and 7 year olds. The boys had a wonderful time and so did the parents. The resident did not expect such hospitality and professionalism. The firefighters at Station #1 represented the city very well, the resident said. H.2 ADJOURNMENT J Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 7:56 p.m. ~ /~ ( ~ ; o -Mayo ATTEST: ity Secretary ~~ j t r n ~ mo= ~ z r ~~' o ~ ~~ ~~ ~ f~