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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2006-01-23 Minutes MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD IN THE CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820 - JANUARY 23, 2006 PRE-COUNCIL SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in Pre-Council session on the 23rd day of January, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. in the Pre-Council Room prior to the 7:00 regular Council meeting. Present: Oscar Trevino Tim Welch John Lewis Jo Cox Suzy Compton David Whitson Nancy Bielik Staff Members: Larry J. Cunningham Richard Torres Ogden Bo Bass Karen Bostic Patricia Hutson George Staples Mary Edwards John Pitstick Larry Koonce Mike Curtis Chris Swartz Richard Abernethy Absent: JoAnn Johnson Call to Order Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilwoman Councilwoman Councilman Councilwoman City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Manager Managing Director Administrative/Fiscal Services City Secretary City Attorney Public Information Officer Director of Planning & Development Finance Director Public Works Director Aquatic Manager Assistant to the City Manager Councilwoman Mayor Trevino called the Pre-Council meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 1. Discuss items from Reqular January 23. 2006 City Council Meetinq No items were discussed. 2. IR 2006-006 Presentation by the Youth Advisory Committee Mr. Abernethy advised the Youth Advisory Committee has been working to recruit new members and create a 2006 work plan. The work plan is a schedule of events and activities that the committee will be involved in during the coming year. The committee members were present to update the Council. City Council Minutes January 23, 2006 Page 2 The Youth Advisory Committee updated the Council on their work plan for Spring 2006. Ms. Paige Ammons, Youth Advisory Committee Chair, introduced the members of the committee. Mr. Justin Durko, Committee Member, and Ms. Sarah Shive, Vice Chair, presented the events and activities the committee has planned for the spring semester. The committee advised they would give a final report at the end of the spring semester. There were no questions from the Council. 3. IR 2006-007 Discuss Disposition of Grapevine Hiqhway Street Siqns Public Works Director Mike Curtis advised the old Grapevine Highway street signs had been removed and replaced with the new Boulevard 26 street signs. Staff has been approached by several individuals who have expressed an interest in obtaining the signs. Staff has identified three options for Council to consider and requests Council direction on how to handle the requests. Options identified are 1) Staff can keep all of the existing street signs and recycle the signs (typical process); 2) develop a procedure and process to auction the signs and use the proceeds from the auction to apply toward future Boulevard 26 improvements; and 3) auction the signs and use the proceeds possibly for a charitable cause. Mr. Curtis advised that the City of Richland Hills has decided to sell their signs for a nominal fee of $5.00 per sign. After a brief discussion by Council, the consensus was to sell the signs for $5.00 with the proceeds to be used for the Animal Shelter. Council also agreed that the businesses located on Boulevard 26 would be given first priority to purchase the signs and for Staff to send a letter to those businesses notifying them the signs are available with proceeds to go to the Animal Shelter. 4. IR 2006-008 Discuss Quad Cities July 4th Event Ms. Vickie Loftice, Parks and Recreation Director, discussed with Council the continuation of the QuadCities DFW 4 th of July Celebration for 2006. The Cities of Haltom City and Richland Hills have indicated an interest in continuing the event in 2006. The City of Watauga has declined and the City of Bedford will resume producing their event. Staff supports the continuation of the event, but recommends that the QuadCities 4th of July Planning Committee rotate the planning efforts among the sponsoring cities. The Chamber of Commerce has said they are willing to take the lead role. Council was advised that the City has $8,000 funded for the event. The Committee will need to sell sponsorships to cover the loss of Bedford's sponsorship or reduce the amount and level of fireworks. Staff is seeking consensus from Council about participating in 2006. The consensus of the Council was to participate in the 2006 event. 5. IR 2006-011 Discuss Possible Modification to Section 78.142 of the North Richland Hills Code of Ordinances to Adjust Annual Sewer Charqes for Residential Consumers ._~-~._---_..,~-~~--"-~~'- City Council Minutes January 23, 2006 Page 3 Mr. Larry Koonce, Finance Director, advised that because of the drought conditions, staff and management has looked at the possibility of adjusting the winter quarter average for residential sewer customers to provide relief. The residential sewer winter quarter average established years ago averages the amount customers will pay for sewer from April through March. The winter quarter average is calculated during the winter months using consumption from December through February so the customer is not penalized for irrigation. Staff is recommending that for this year only the winter quarter average be frozen at the 2005 levels for all residential customers. An item is on the regular agenda for formal consideration by the Council. Mr. Koonce advised that Staff strongly advises against doing this except in extreme circumstances such as those conditions that exist this year. There were no questions from the Council. 6. Executive Session Mayor Trevino announced at 6: 19 p.m. the Council would adjourn to Executive Session to discuss the following: a) Personnel Matters as Authorized by Section 551.074 of the Texas Government Code - City Secretary. 7. Adjournment Mayor Trevino announced at 6:24 p.m. that the Council would adjourn to the regular Council meeting. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order January 23, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Oscar Trevino Tim Welch John Lewis Jo Cox Suzy Compton Nancy Bielik David Whitson Mayor Mayor Pro Tem Councilman Councilwoman Councilwoman Councilwoman Councilman ~~_~_~._,~~,._,~___._._~_~_~_..__~H~_"~_ City Council Minutes January 23, 2006 Page 4 Staff: Larry J. Cunningham Ogden Bo Bass Richard Torres Patricia Hutson George Staples City Manager Assistant City Manager Assistant City Manager City Secretary Attorney Absent: JoAnn Johnson Councilwoman 2. INVOCA TION Councilwoman Cox gave the invocation. 3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilwoman Cox led the pledge of allegiance. 4. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS Proclamation - Vera Abbott Reddings's 102"d Birthday Councilwoman Compton presented to Vera Abbott Redding a proclamation in honor of her 102nd birthday and her contributions to the community. Presentation - United Way Campaign Ms. Adrien Pekurney, Campaign Chair, Mr. Jimmy Cates, Campaign Co-Chair, and Mayor Pro Tem Welch presented to Faye Beaulieu, Project Director with Northeast Tarrant County United Way, a check for the 2005 United Way campaign. Employees from the City raised $33,200 for the United Way of Northeast Tarrant County. Proclamation - Fort Worth Star Telegram 100th Anniversary - Fort Worth Star Telegram Representative Allison Crain Councilman Whitson presented a proclamation to Allison Crain, Fort Worth Star Telegram, in recognition of the 100th anniversary of the Fort Worth Star Telegram. City Council Minutes January 23, 2006 Page 5 Haley Whatley - Bunny Campaign Ms. Haley Whatley presented the Council with a memento from her sixth annual bunny drive. Ms. Haley recognized Bunny Ambassadors from areas schools and churches and thanked the Mayor and Council for their continued support of her bunny drive. 5. CITIZENS PRESENTATION None. 6. REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None. 7. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED A. MINUTES OF THE JANUARY 09, 2006 COUNCIL MEETING B. RP 2005-05 CONTINUATION OF A REQUEST FROM STONE VILLAS JOINT VENTURE TO APPROVE THE REPLAT OF LOTS 1-13, BLOCK 18 STONY BROOKE ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 8400 BLOCK OF HIGHTOWER DRIVE - 2.27 ACRES) (COUNCIL CONTINUED ITEM AT JANUARY 9, 2006 MEETING) C. GN 2006-008 APPROVE CITY-DEVELOPER AGREEMENT WITH BIRDVILLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR IMPACT FEE REIMBURSEMENT ON WATER AND SANITARY SEVVER LINES D. PAY 2006-001 APPROVE FINAL PAYMENT TO CRAIG OLDEN, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $39,595.20 FOR THE WALKER BRANCH CHANNEL IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT E. PU 2006-002 AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF FIRE DEPARTMENT AMBULANCE FROM FRAZER, LTD. IN THE AMOUNT OF $130,353.00 F. PU 2006-004 AUTHORIZE THE UPGRADE OF SIGNVIEW AND PAVEMENTVIEW AND THE PURCHASE OF THE CARTEGRAPH WORKDIRECTOR, MAPDIRECTOR, AND CALLLlNK APPLICATIONS FROM CARTEGRAPH SYSTEMS IN THE AMOUNT OF $46,075 - RESOLUTION NO. 2006-009 City Council Minutes January 23, 2006 Page 6 COUNCILMAN WHITSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. COUNCILWOMAN BIELIK SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. 8. GN 2006-009 CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARING FOR 32ND YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing. The City of North Richland Hills was designated as a metropolitan city in 1996 to receive direct entitlement of Community Development (CDBG) funds. The City accepted the direct entitlement designation and entered into an agreement with Tarrant County for the administration of the City's CDBG program. HUD requires the City to submit projects for the 32nd Year Program by February 6, 2006. Because of Hurricanes Rita and Katrina, Congress has had to revisit the appropriation amount for CDBG. The City will not know the amount to be received until February. Tarrant County has estimated a 14% decrease from last year's amount and based on this estimate the City will receive approximately $320,608 from HUD as part of the 32nd year CDBG program. The funds are targeted to benefit low to moderate income persons. The funds are proposed to be used for the reconstruction of Jackie Lee Street from Glenview Drive to the Dead End (approximately 575 feet of an existing 31-foot wide residential street). Mr. Richard Abernethy, Assistant to the City Manager, presented the item and advised that a public hearing is required so that the City can receive comments and input on the proposed 32nd CDBG program. Following the public hearing, a resolution to approve the program is required. Mayor Trevino called for comments in favor or against the 32nd year CDBG program. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing. 9. GN 2006-010 APPROVE 32ND YEAR (2006/2007) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM - RESOLUTION NO. 2006-005 APPROVED Following public hearing, the City Council is required to take action on the projects to be included in the 32nd year CDBG entitlement program. Resolution No. 2006-05 establishes as the project for the 32nd year program the reconstruction of Jackie Lee Street from Glenview Drive to the Dead End. City Council Minutes January 23, 2006 Page 7 MAYOR PRO TEM WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2006-010, RESOLUTION No. 2006-005. COUNCILWOMAN BIELlK SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. 10. SP 2005-15 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST BY JOHNSON DIVERSIFIED ENTERPRISES, INC. TO APPROVE THE FINAL SITE PLAN OF LIBERTY VILLAGE RESIDENTIAL INFILL-PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (LOCATED IN THE 7700 BLOCK OF DAVIS BOULEVARD-7.513 ACRES) APPROVED Nature of request is for the approval of a final site plan and narrative for the Liberty Village Residential-Infill project. Applicant received approval last year of a concept plan and narrative for development of site. The final site plan is very similar to the approved concept plan. The primary difference is the moving of the entryway (from Davis Boulevard) southward to line up with Woods Lane (west of Davis Boulevard). As a result of moving the entryway, Lot 1, Block 3 is no longer proposed as a residential lot but will be utilized as landscaped open space with subdivision signage. An additional lot was added on the north side of the entryway keeping the number of proposed lots the same as that approved by the concept plan. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of SP 2005-15 on January 5, 2006. Mr. Ben Johnson, 1712 Oak Knoll Drive, Colleyville, applicant presented his request for a final site plan and was available for questions from Council. Mr. Johnson presented a letter to Council dated January 23, 2006 and addressed to Dave Green, as additional support information in response to the City's requirement for additional information and corrections to submittals for Final Site Plan and Final Plat (next agenda item). Mr. Johnson read the section of the letter containing the "Narrative". The "Narrative" consisted of the following bulleted items: · "The architectural theme for the neighborhood can best be described as "American Traditional". The typical pictures as shown in the Final Site Plan can be expected through the 41 lots of Liberty Village. · Enhanced roof pitch will be 8 to 12 (8" height for each 12" of horizontal measurement) minimum. · Shingle type will be 30 year guarantee (industry nomenclature). 30 year guaranteed were formerly known as 240 pound shingle. · Exterior building materials will be a combination of brick, stone, cast stone and siding. With at least 75% masonry as required in City of North Richland Hills Supplementary District Regulations Article 6. City Council Minutes January 23, 2006 Page 8 · Predicting value of sales price of homes to be constructed in the future requires qualifications beyond those that I possess. However, the final sales price of the lots would suggest home prices of $220,000 to $240,000. · The minimum home size will be 1,800 square feet of air conditioned living space. · All Common areas and Green areas of Liberty Village will have underground sprinkler systems. Additionally, each individual home will have an underground sprinkler system. The front yards will be maintained by the HOA. Fully landscaped front yards are required, to include landscaping across entire front of home. The landscape plan submitted requires two (2) trees per lot. Additionally, the platted private use easement requirements will allow side yard landscaping to be visible from the street. · The five (5) foot private use easement in conjunction with the five (5) foot building setback will yield ten (10) foot of usable side yard. The blank wall will allow privacy for the ten (10) foot total side yard. This layout will provide pleasing appearance, utilizable outdoor space, greater visible landscaping per dwelling unit as well as enhanced life style for homeowners. This layout can be seen on the north side of Bridge Street in Hometown, North Richland Hills, Texas. · All common areas and green areas will be maintained, mowed and watered by the HOA. Additionally, all front yards will be mowed, trimmed and front beds weeded by HOA." Mr. Dave Green, Chief Planner, presented the summary of case, the Planning & Zoning recommendation and Staff recommendations. Mr. Green advised Staff recommends approval based on changes outlined by the applicant and the inclusion of the narrative and the changes to the narrative outlined by applicant. COUNCILWOMAN COMPTON MOVED TO APPROVE SP 2005-015. COUNCILWOMAN BIELlK SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. 11. FP 2005-25 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST BY JOHNSON DIVERSIFIED ENTERPRISES, INC. TO APPROVE THE FINAL PLAT OF LIBERTY VILLAGE ADDITION (LOCATED IN THE 7700 BLOCK OF DAVIS BOULEVARD-7.513 ACRES) APPROVED Nature of request is to consider approval of the final plat for Liberty Village Addition. The applicant is requesting a variance from the Subdivision Ordinance to provide a 5 foot utility easement instead of the required minimum 7.5 foot easement. The applicant has provided letters from the various utility providers that support the reduction and City Council Minutes January 23, 2006 Page 9 based on the positive responses from the utility providers, staff supports the variance request. The Planning and Zoning Commission at their January 5, 2006 meeting recommended approval including the variances as requested and with the following stipulations: 1) remove the "typical lot" graphic regarding private use easements; 2) show all easement locations (private and public); and 3) revise the southern property line of Lot 7, Block 2 as requested by the applicant. Mr. Ben Johnson 1712 Oak Knoll Drive, Colleyville, applicant, presented request and was available to answer questions from the Council. Mr. Dave Green, Chief Planner, presented summary of case, the Planning & Zoning Commission actions, and staff recommendations. Mr. Green advised that staff recommends approval of plat including the reduction of the utility easements and subject to one revision in title block that was in handout presented to Council in previous item (revise title block to indicate 19 lots for Block 2). MAYOR PRO TEM WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE FP 2005-25 AS RECOMMENDED BY THE PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION INCLUDING THE VARIANCES REQUESTED. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. 12. GN 2006-011 APPROVE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE THOROUGHFARE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (SIGNAL TIMING AND EQUIPMENT UPGRADES 2004) APPROVED Mr. Mike Curtis, Public Works Director, presented the item. Last summer the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) had a Call for Projects for a program called Low-Cost Signal Improvements Program. Staff submitted 24 intersections for consideration. Eighteen of the intersections make up one of the City's Capital Improvements Projects titled Signal Timing and Equipment Upgrades 2004. NCTCOG approved all 24 locations for inclusion in the program. The interlocal agreement provides 1) that the project will be performed by a consultant procured by NCTCOG. The City only needs to provide its local match and coordinate with NCTCOG's consultant; and 2) The City will be responsible for its local match of any cost overruns. No cost overruns are anticipated, but if they should occur NCTCOG will require the City to pay 20% (the local match). COUNCILMAN LEWIS MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2006-011. COUNCILWOMAN COMPTON SECONDED THE MOTION. City Council Minutes January 23, 2006 Page 10 MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. 13. GN 2006-015 CONSIDER ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 78-142 OF THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CODE OF ORDINANCES TO ADJUST ANNUAL SEWER FEES FOR RESIDENTIAL CONSUMERS - ORDINANCE NO. 2869 APPROVED Mr. Larry Koonce, Finance Director presented the item. The residential sewer winter quarter average was established years ago to property bill the cost of sewer treatment by calculating water which actually enters the sewer system and not used for irrigation. This methodology averages water usage for the winter months which is typically when residents irrigate the least and most fairly charges residential customers for cost of sewer treatment. In light of the current drought, staff has assessed the possibility of adjusting the winter quarter average for residential sewer customers. The winter quarter average establishes the amount that residential customers will pay for sewer from April through March of the following year. Residential customers' bills are calculated using December through February or January through March bills. Staff is recommending that Council approve the amended ordinance which will freeze the residential sewer winter quarter average at the 2005 level through March 2007. COUNCILWOMAN BIELlK MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE No. 2869. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. 14. GN 2006-012 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FY 2006 SOLID WASTE IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT APPLICATIONS FOR RECYCLING AND COMMUNITY CLEANUP EVENTS - RESOLUTION NO. 2006-006 APPROVED Ms. JoAnn Stout, Director of Neighborhood Services, presented the item. The proposed resolution will authorize the filing of two projects applications with the North Central Texas Council of Governments for recycling projects and community cleanup events. The recycling application is asking for funding for a "Shred it Day" event, recycling bin wheels, educational stickers for each bin, funding to develop a recycling guide, visual reminders to recycle through the use of mobile display systems, and funding for school recycling projects, a "magician" to provide recycling education to elementary school children and providing a recycling mascot to be used to bring the City Council Minutes January 23, 2006 Page 11 message of recycling and litter prevention to school children. The community cleanup application will ask for complete funding for the City's two community clean up events currently funded through Trinity Waste Donation funds, funding for an additional 200 vouchers for the disposal of household hazardous waste events, funding for a tree chipper at community clean up events, funding for tire disposal at community clean up events, public awareness promotional items, funding for mailings, postage, printing, advertising and signage and funding for the Keep Texas Beautiful Conference. Total funds requested to implement the recycling and educational programs is $23,700 and the community cleanup events and public awareness programs is $28,635. NCTCOG may approve all, none or a portion of the applications and no local match of funds are needed for either of the applications. COUNCILMAN WHITSON MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION No. 2006-006, GN 2006-012. COUNCILWOMAN COMPTON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. 15. GN 2006-013 APPROVAL OF NEW MEMBERS TO THE YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPROVED Mr. Richard Abernethy, Assistant to the City Manager, presented the Youth Advisory Committee's recommendation for the appointment of the following committee members: Danielle Hamilton, Richland High School, 1 year term; Keely Roberts, Birdville High School, 2 year term; and Matt Williams, Richland High School, 1 year term. COUNCILMAN WHITSON MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2006-013, APPROVING THE YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE NEW COMMITTEE MEMBERS. COUNCILWOMAN BIELIK SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. 16. PU 2006-003 AWARD OF CONTRACT TO FUNTRAPTIONS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $89,000 FOR THE FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION OF NEW CHILDREN'S POOL FEATURE AT NRH20 FAMILY WA TERPARK- RESOLUTION NO. 2006-007 APPROVED Item is to consider the approval of a contract for the fabrication and installation of a new children's pool feature to replace the AquaExpress locomotive feature in the children's City Council Minutes January 23, 2006 Page 12 area. Proposals were received and evaluated by a selection committee. After evaluations, the committee negotiated a contract with Funtraptions, Inc. in the amount of $89,000. Mr. Chris Swartz, Aquatic Manager, presented the item and was available to answer questions from Council. COUNCILMAN WHITSON MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION No. 2006-007. COUNCILWOMAN COMPTON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. 17. GN 2006-014 CALLING MAY 13, 2006 CITY COUNCIL ELECTION- RESOLUTION NO. 2006-008 NO ACTION TAKEN Ms. Patricia Hutson, City Secretary, recommended to the Council that action on calling the May 13, 2006 election be postponed. Tarrant County is considering calling a County Bond Election for May 13 and if the bond election is called, the City will be conducting a joint election with the County. A joint election will require the use of joint voting locations and election officials. The election information contained in Resolution No. 2006-08 would need to be revised for a joint election. Postponing the calling of the election will not affect candidate filing. Candidate filing for the city's election will still begin on February 11. COUNCILWOMAN BIELlK MOVED TO TAKE NO ACTION. MAYOR PRO TEM WELCH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. 18. INFORMATION AND REPORTS Mayor Pro Tem Welch made the following announcements: The NRH Recreation Center will host a Family Sweetheart Dance on February 4. Ages 3 to 15 and their parents are invited. For ticket information, please call the Recreation Center at 817-427-6600. Spaces are still available for the upcoming Winter Break day camp conducted at the NRH Recreation Center. The camp will be held February 27 through March 3. City Council Minutes January 23,2006 Page 13 Throughout the week, campers will enjoy games, sports, crafts, parks and a field trip. For more information, please call 817-427-6600. Mark your calendars for the 2006 SmartScape Garden Series. Sessions are scheduled at 7 p.m. on February 23, March 2 and March 9 at the North Richland Hills Public Library. Admission is free. For more information, please call Neighborhood Services at 817-427-6650. Kudos Korner - Phyl Baloga, Economic Development Department - An e-mail was received from a NRH business owner thanking Phyl for taking time to answer questions and provide information. The business owner said Phyl was very helpful and has helped him feel comfortable in NRH. 17. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 8:01 p. \\\\IIIIIIHIIII \\\\ ~/I'..," ,'\\ '.1.1. ",.¡(\~ ~.......... ~"~ ~' ~,"''.' .. ~ -:::- ··-Dr .... ";:. .' : ....tP~ ~~,J ~ ~~..~¡'- P'~J.i¿r~.w.ut-56n -;,,£ity Secretary ""'1 . if "~"~I' 'ttll/IIIIIII\\\\