HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2009-04-27 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 -APRIL 27, 2009
WORK SESSION
The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the
27th day of April, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. in the Council Work Room prior to the 7:00 p.m.
regular Council meeting.
Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor present at 5:37 p.m.
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
David Whitson Council, Place 5
Tim Welch Council, Place 7
Staff Members: Larry J. Cunningham City Manager present at 5:37 p.m.
Karen Bostic Assistant City Manager
Jimmy Perdue Assistant City Manager
Mike Curtis Managing Director present at 5:37 p.m.
Vickie Loftice Managing Director
Patricia Hutson City Secretary
Monica Solko Assistant City Secretary
Corey Fickes Attorney present at 5:37 p.m.
George Staples City Attorney present at 6:15 p.m.
Mary Peters Public Information Officer
Elizabeth Reining Assistant to City Manager
John Pitstick Director of Planning & Development
Larry Koonce Finance Director
Angel Bellard Utility Service Manager
Greg VanNeiuwenhuize Public Works Assistant Director
Craig Hulse Economic Development Director
Sharon Davis Parks and Recreation Assistant Director
Adrien Pekurney Recreation Center Manager
Mark Mills Budget Director
Eric Wilhite Chief Planner present at 5:35 p.m.
Call to Order
Mayor Pro Tem Turnage called the work session to order at 5:32 p.m.
A.1 Discuss Items from Regular City Council Meeting
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There were no questions from Council.
A.2 IR 2009-041 High Speed Rail Local Government Corporation
Ms. Elizabeth Reining, Assistant to City Manager, advised that the City has been asked
to join the South Central High Speed Rail and Transportation Authority (SCHSRTA).
The authority will be in charge of developing the new federal network of high-speed rail
corridors, specifically the South Central and Gulf Coast High Speed Rail Corridors.
SCHSRTA evolved from the Texas High Speed Rail and Transportation Corporation,
which the City joined last year in support of the Texas T-Bone High Speed Rail
Corridor. The new authority will be in charge of developing the Texas T-Bone and
negotiating with federal, state and private partners in regards to design, construction,
operation and financing. Council was advised the authority is needed to continue to
pursue federal funding for high speed rail in Texas. Also required to create the
authority besides cities and other political subdivisions passing a resolution in support is
SB1570, which is currently going through the Senate. Councilman Welch commented
on SB 1570 and updated Council on the status of the bill. During the regular council
meeting, Council took action on the resolution authorizing the City to join the
corporation.
Mayor Trevino was present at 5:37 p.m. and presided as Chair, Mr. Cunningham,
Mr, Curtis and Mr. Fickes also present at 5:37 p.m.
A.3 IR 2009-038 Update on State Legislation
Mayor Trevino introduced Corey Fickes, Attorney with (TOASE) Taylor Olson Adkins
Sralla & Elam, L.L.P. who was sitting in for George Staples. Mr. Staples had a previous
appointment but would be joining the meeting later.
Karen Bostic, Assistant City Manager updated Council on various bills being tracked by
the City during the 81St legislative session. Ms. Bostic highlighted the status of the
following bills:
• HB 9 & SB 855 -Transportation Funding (TLOTA)
• HB 2639 -Red Light Camera Prohibition
• HB 5 & SB 544 -Statewide Smoking Ban
• HB 980 & HB 1376 -Sales Tax Allocation Changes (Place of Business)
• HB 3222 & SB 1947 -Joint TIFs
• SB 700 -Rollback Rate Changes (Property Taxes)
• SB 792 & HB 2879 -Sales Tax -Special Districts
A.4 IR 2009-034 Status Report on Financial Conditions
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Mr. Larry Cunningham, City Manager, reported to the Council on the financial impact to
the City as a result of the economic downturn. Mr. Cunningham presented data for the
region and City on unemployment, bankruptcy filings, residential foreclosures and home
values. Council was advised of the impact on sales tax revenues, licenses and permits,
charges for services and investment income and the projected impact for the remainder
of the year. Council was advised the City has responded to the reduction in revenues
with the implementation of the first phase of the City's Budget Contingency Plan. Mr.
Cunningham reviewed the actions taken during the first phase of the plan and the
remaining additional steps if revenue shortfalls continue. Council was advised that the
General Fund, Parks Development Fund and Crime Control Fund were most impacted.
Mr. Cunningham discussed future considerations as the 2009/2010 budget is being
developed. Mr. Cunningham also discussed with the Council new opportunities for the
City that will result from the expansion of Loop 820, TOD planning initiatives, the new
Recreation Center, new street projects set for construction, and new business
developments.
A.5 IR 2009-037 Update on Loop 820 Corridor Study Objectives
Mr. John Pitstick, Director of Planning, provided an update to the Council on the Loop
820 Corridor Plan. The Council recently listed as three of the highest city-wide
objectives in their updated goals the implementation of the Loop 820 Study Objectives,
coordinate Loop 820 expansion and encourage maximization of real estate. Mr. Pitstick
briefly highlighted the background history of the Loop 820 study and reported on the
status of the Loop 820 action items. Council was advised that the Category 1 action
items have been completed, Category 2 items are not complete and require TxDOT
coordination and the Category 3 items are not completed and require staff action. Mr.
Pitstick presented the following Category 2 items with 2 new items and asked if Council
was in agreement with staff proceeding with the major objectives of the Loop 820
Corridor Access Plan and with adding two new action items.
• Concurrence on Corridor Access Plan
• Alternative routing during Loop 820 construction
• Iron Horse bridge design
• Holiday Lane underpass design
• Extension of Cottonbelt Trail over Iron Horse bridge
• Double tracking rail line over Loop 820
• Realignment of Maplewood at Loop 820
• Pursuing park and ride lot from Richland Hills Church of Christ rather than Davis
flyover (new action item)
• Realignment of Bedford Euless off ramp (new action item)
Council concurred with the major objectives of the Loop 820 Corridor Access Plan and
the addition of the two new items.
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Mr. Pitstick presented the following Category 3 items and asked if Council was in
agreement with proceeding with the original action items of the Loop 820 Corridor
Image and District Plans.
• Update Comprehensive Plan and Thoroughfare Plan to reflect Iron Horse TOD
Plans
• Establishing minimum acres for platting and converting properties to new land
uses along Loop 820
• Development of landscaping guidelines including planter walls for Loop 820
frontage
• Development of wayfinding signs for Loop 820 Districts.
Council concurred with proceeding with the original action items of the Loop 820
Corridor Image and District Plans.
George Staples present at 6:15 p.m.
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 of real property at: 5100 Cummings Dr.
B.2 Executive Session: Pursuant to Section 551.071 Texas Government Code for
Consultation with Attorney on Litigation - Friend vs. NRH
B.3 Executive Session: Pursuant to Section 551.071, Texas Government Code for
Consultation with Attorney on Litigation: Hometown Urban Partners, Ltd. vs. City
of North Richland Hills
B.4 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
Mayor Trevino announced at 6:19 p.m. that the Council would adjourn to Executive
Session pursuant to the provisions of the following sections of the Texas Government
Code: Section 551.072 to deliberate the purchase of real property at 5100 Cummings
Drive; Section 551.071 for consultation with Attorney on litigation on Friend vs. NRH
and Hometown Urban Partners, Ltd. vs NRH; and Section 551.072 to deliberate the
purchase, exchange or value of real property for municipal use in the central sector of
the City.
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C.0 Adjournment
Mayor Trevino announced at 6:55 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 April 27, 2009 at 7:02 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
Karen Bostic
Jimmy Perdue
Mike Curtis
Vickie Loftice
Patricia Hutson
Monica Solko
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
Assistant City Manager
Managing Director
Managing Director
City Secretary
Assistant City Secretary
Attorney
A.1
INVOCATION
Mayor Pro Tem Turnage gave the invocation.
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A.2
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem Turnage led the pledge of allegiance.
A.3
SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITIONS) -
PROCLAMATION SUPPORTING THE 2010 CENSUS PRESENTED BY
COUNCILMAN WELCH
Councilman Welch presented a proclamation supporting the 2010 Census to Madeline
Kelley and Jerome Garza, Partnership Specialists with the U.S. Census Bureau.
A.4
SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITIONS)
YARD OF THE MONTH AWARDS PRESENTED BY COUNCILWOMAN COMPTON
Diane Spradling, Keep NRH Beautiful Commission Member and Councilwoman
Compton recognized the following yard of the month recipients for April: Jim & Laura
Penn, 3904 Diamond Loch West; Wylma J. Hooker, 6700 Mike; Jean Walker, 6624
Pleasant Ridge; Ed Streater, 7313 Whitfield Ct.; Mario & Bonita Sanchez, 7901 Irish
Drive; Wilma Byrd, 7521 Sean Drive; Victor & Bonnie Jury, 8308 Thistle Court; Tim &
Sharon Schorn, 7837 Miracle Lane; John & Kathy Kerr, 8604 Twisted Oaks Way. Top
Cut Lawn and Landscape Services, Inc., 6405 Smithfield Road, was recognized as the
April Business Landscape Winner.
A.5
CITIZENS PRESENTATION
None.
A.6
REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
None.
B.0
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVED
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B.1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF APRIL 13, 2009 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
B.2 PW 2009-011 AWARD A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO
GOODRICH, SCHECHTER & ASSOCIATES, LLC IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $78,400 FOR RIGHT-OF-WAY APPRAISAL SERVICES FOR THE
SHADY GROVE ROAD, DOUGLAS LANE AND NORTH TARRANT PARKWAY
PROJECTS
B.3 PU 2009-011 AWARD BID NO. 09-014 TOPSOIL, SAND AND FLEXBASE
MATERIAL TO MULTIPLE VENDORS.
MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. COUNCILMAN SAPP
SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-tl.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
C.1
GN 2009-022 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF ORDINANCE
READOPTING YOUTH PROGRAMS STANDARDS OF CARE
- ORDINANCE NO. 3048
APPROVED
Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called for Adrien Pekurney to come
forward.
Adrien Pekurney, Recreation Center Manager presented the item. The item is to
consider approval of an ordinance readopting the North Richland Hills Youth Programs
Standards of Care. Because the Parks Department offers day camp programs for
children ages five to thirteen, the City must meet day care licensing requirements or file
for an exemption of the Child Care Standards and Regulations. To receive exempt
status, municipalities must submit a copy of program standards, a notice of a public
hearing for the program and a copy of the ordinance adopting the standards. The Park
and Recreation Department's day camp program meets and in some areas exceeds
many of the standards listed in the state's Child Care Standards and Regulations. All of
the Standards of Care in the Parks Department's day camp policies and procedures
have been in place for several years and are used in the staff training process prior to
camp starting each year. The exemption application and formal adoption of the Youth
Programs Standards of Care and ordinance is an annual requirement. Staff
recommends approval of the ordinance following the public hearing and public input.
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Mayor Trevino called for anyone wishing to speak for or against the request to come
forward.
There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing and
called for the motion.
COUNCILWOMAN COMPTON MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3048; GN 2009-022.
COUNCILMAN WHITSON SEGONDED THE MOTION,
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
C.2
SUP 2008-07 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF AN APPEAL OF
DENIAL BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF A REQUEST FROM
HOMETOWN URBAN PARTNERS, LTD. FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR
MULTIFAMILY DWELLING UNITS ON A 30 ACRE (+/-) PARCEL (TRACT 1)
CONSISTING OF TRACTS 4B AND 4B1 IN THE D.C. MANNING SURVEY, TRACT
5B IN THE WALKER SURVEY (A-1653), AND PORTIONS OF TRACTS 1A6, 1G, AND
7 IN THE WALKER SURVEY (A-1652) GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTHWEST OF
THE INTERSECTION OF COURTENAY STREET AND PARKER BOULEVARD
DENIED
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION UPHELD)
Mayor Trevino announced that the City received a request from the applicant for items
C.2, C.3 and C.4 to be postponed until June 8, 2009. Mayor Trevino asked Council if
they wanted to postpone the SUP's. Each Councilmember was against the
postponement and asked the Mayor to move forward with hearing the SUP's. Mayor
Trevino announced that the following three items were interrelated and he opened the
three public hearings for items C.2 (SUP 2008-07), C.3 (SUP 2008-09) and C.4 (SUP
2009-01) and called for the applicant to come forward.
Dan Quinto, 602 Northwood Trail, in Southlake representing the applicant came
forward. Mr. Quinto advised because he felt the three items (C.2, C.3 and C.4) were
interrelated, the PowerPoint presentation he was presenting combined the three
requests for Special Use permits. Mr. Quinto gave an overview of the proposed project,
addressed the issues in the Staff Report, the common goal to build a vibrant and well
developed town center and what the applicant views as obstacles to achieving the goal,
tools needed to achieve the goal and compared the Woodhaven development to other
projects such as Montgomery Farm, and Firewheel and Legacy Town Square. Mr.
Quinto compared the original master plan with the proposed master plan and the
proposed Thoroughfare Plan with the approved Throughfare Plan. Mr. Quinto advised
in Building 3A the strategy would be to install live/workunits on ground floors with some
spaces having businesses, some a combination of business/residential and other
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spaces residential to be regulated by deed restrictions and guidelines. He requested
the flexibility to interchange building types allowing commercial or residential on the first
floor. He was available to answer any questions the Council might have.
Eric Wilhite, Chief Planner, presented the case summaries. Items C.2 and C.3 are
requests for a Special Use Permit to allow the construction of up to 1,350 multifamily
units and a minimum of 25,000 square feet of first floor commercial space in Venue
Phase II. Venue Phase II is located on two separate tracts of land (Tracts 1 and 2).
Tract 1 includes 30 acres with proposals for 950 multi-family units with a minimum of
25,000 square feet of first floor commercial uses. Tract 2 includes 16 acres with
proposals for 400 multi-family units with no minimum commercial uses. Mr. Wilhite
reviewed and discussed the building types on the approved Master Plan. Item C.4
(SUP 2009-01) is a request for a Special Use Permit to convert first floor commercial
spaces to a flexible occupancy allowing either commercial ormulti-family residential use
on ground floor levels. The two buildings being requested for conversion are 6040
Parker Boulevard and 6041 Walker Boulevard, typically identified as Buildings 3A and
3B. Mr. Wilhite reviewed the existing site plan and an exhibit of the proposed Building
Plan for Building 3B showing possible unit layouts. The Planning and Zoning
Commission recommended denial of SUP 2008-07, SUP 2008-09 and SUP 2009-01.
Mike Curtis, Managing Director presented a PowerPoint presentation on staff review of
the SUP requests. Staff is not in support of the requests.
Reasons Whv Staff Does Not Support the Requests:
1. Does not comply with SUP Ordinance
2. Does not comply with the Regulating Plan
3. Is not consistent with the approved Venue Plan
Incomplete Special Use Permit submittal
The proposed SUP submittal is incomplete for the following reasons and Staff cannot
support the proposed flexibility of this submittal.
• Specific building elevations not included
• Site Plan does not provide the information required by the ordinance
• Flexibility for interchanging building types
• Flexibility for changing land uses
• Flexibility for providing park and open space amenities
• Flexibility for removing streets and access points
• Traffic Impact Analysis not provided for proposed Grand/Courtenay/Parker
intersection treatment
• Carport locations and elevations not provided
• Details or examples of typical structured parking decks not provided
• Delineation of neighborhood districts not provided on site plan
Non conformance with Home Town Regulating Plan
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This request does not conform to the existing Home Town Regulating Plan or
Thoroughfare Plan and any significant changes to these plans would require a
Regulating Plan amendment to be approved by City Council prior to a Special Use
Permit request.
• Modified street sections are identified that do not conform to Town Center
regulations and/or Thoroughfare Plan.
• Boundaries of the Neighborhood Core, Neighborhood Center and Neighborhood
General are not shown on plans.
• Proposed buildings in the Neighborhood Core area do not conform to the
concept plans originally approved as part of the Town Center ordinance which
show significant commercial structures that create a new downtown for the
community.
Venue II SUP submittal does not follow the original Master Development Plan (very little
support for new urban commercial downtown).
The Venue II SUP request indicates building development that is clearly different than
was originally presented as the Core area. The new plan shows a significant increase
in multi-family residential units and limited commercial and office development. The
current submittal gives little support for a vibrant downtown area as originally presented
to the public and approved.
Mr. Curtis advised that Exhibit E of Ordinance No. 2360 approved by City Council to
help illustrate the Master Plan for Home Town is not consistent with what is being
presented today and presented illustrations showing the inconsistencies.
RECESS AND BACK TO ORDER
Mayor Trevino recessed the meeting at 8:38 p.m. and called the meeting back to order
at 8:47 p.m. with all members present as recorded. Mayor Trevino announced that
Councilman Barth had requested for the time limit of 3 minutes per speaker during
public input be waived for items C.2, C.3 and C.4 and all of Council was in agreement.
Mayor Trevino called for anyone wishing to speak in favor of the requests to come
forward. There being no one wishing to speak in favor of the requests. Mayor Trevino
called for anyone wishing to speak against the requests to come forward.
Mayor Pro Tem Turnage advised that the following citizens did not wish to speak but
wanted to go on record as being in opposition to the Special Use Permit requests (SUP
2008-07, SUP 2008-09, and SUP 2009-01).
Steve Gentry, 8588 Hudson Street
Jeff and Lisa Martin, 8509 Newman Drive
Tammy Woodman, 6213 Winter Park Drive
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William Livesey, 8609 Passionvine Street
Talmadge N. and Jaylon Buie, 8621 Nichols Way
Carolyn Pittman, 6032 Frost Street
Garry Stoddill, 6263 Sherbert Drive
Cheryl Spencer, 6024 Frost Street
Dallas and JoAnne Holmes, 6028 Frost Street
Jeff and Kristi Reneay, 8613 Summer Tree Lane
John and Cindy Martin, 6062 Lake Way Meadows
Malta E. Akins, 8600 Beetle Nut Lane
Bill Hunt, 8613 Beetle Nut Lane
Sara Draper, 5817 Arbor Road
Karla Gentry, 8533 Hudson Street
John Hoffmann, 5800 Arbor Road
Don and Carol Walker, 8629 Olmstead Terrace
Freddie Hill, 8636 Nichols Way
Linda Dollar 8604 Nichols Way
Warren Kneis, 6216 Lake Way
The following individuals spoke in opposition to the SUP requests citing concerns with
too many apartments in the City, increase in traffic and crime from the proposed
development, depreciation of home values, and inconsistency with the vision the
developer presented to the homebuyers.
Jane Birkes, 5809 Lake Way presented a PowerPoint presentation
M.N. (Dan) Heth, 8604 Passion Vine Street
William (Bill) and Suzanne Livesey, 5950 Lake Way Meadows
Sam V. Akins, 8600 Beetle Nut Lane
Dianne Spradling, 8609 Lantana Drive
Cary M. Schroeder, 8081 Coladian
Ron Zodin, 8116 Bridge Street
Carolyn Curtis, 6249 Winter Park Drive
Brad Marling, 8613 Olmstead Terrace
Mayor Trevino closed the public hearings and called for the motion for SUP 2008-07.
COUNCILMAN EARTH MOVED TO UPHOLD THE RULING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING
4OMMISSION. COUNCILMAN WELCH SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-Q.
C.3
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SUP 2008-09 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF AN APPEAL OF
DENIAL BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF A REQUEST FROM
REALTY CAPITAL CORPORATION FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR
MULTIFAMILY DWELLING UNITS ON A 16 ACRE (+/-) PARCEL (TRACT 2)
CONSISTING OF PORTIONS OF TRACTS 1 AND 1A IN THE WALKER SURVEY (Ar
1652) GENERALLY LOCATED SOUTH OF THE INTERSECTION OF PARKER
BOULEVARD AND BRIDGE STREET
DENIED
(PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION UPHELD)
This item was related to the previous item C.2 and the public hearing was opened and
discussed in item C.2.
Mayor Trevino called for the motion for SUP 2008-09.
COUNCILMAN SAPP MOVED TO UPHOLD THE RULING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION. COUNCILMAN LEWIS SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-O.
C.4
SUP 2009-01 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF AN APPEAL OF
DENIAL BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION OF A REQUEST FROM
THE VENUE AT HOMETOWN, LTD. FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR THE
CONVERSION OF CERTAIN COMMERCIAL UNITS TO MULTIFAMILY DWELLING
UNITS AT THE VENUE AT HOMETOWN LOCATED AT 6040 PARKER AND 6041
WALKER BOULEVARD
DENIED
(PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION UPHELD)
This item was related to the previous two items C.2 and C.3 and the public hearing was
opened and discussed in item C.2.
Mayor Trevino called for the motion for SUP 2009-01.
COUNCILMAN WELCH MOVED TO UPHOLD THE RULING OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING
COMMISSION. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-~.
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
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D.0
Items to follow do not require a public hearing
There are no items for this category.
PUBLIC WORKS
E.0
There are no items for this category.
GENERAL ITEMS
F.1
PU 2009-018 AWARD BID 09-019 FOR ULTRAVIOLET DISINFECTION SYSTEMS
TO SUNBELT POOLS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $125,002 AND REVISE NRH2O'S
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET
APPROVED
Chris Swartz, NRH2O Park Manager presented the item. Item is to consider the award
of bid for the ultraviolet disinfection systems at the NRH2O Water Park. Notice of the
City's intent to bid was advertised in the local newspaper as required by State Statute
and posted on the City's website and proposals were received from four firms. Sunbelt
Pool, located in Dallas, Texas, is recommended as the selected vendor based on cost
and specified product in the amount of $125,002.
COUNCILMAN WHITSON MOVED TO APPROVE PU 2009-018.. COUNCILWOMAN COMPTON
SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0.
F.2
GN 2009-023 APPROVAL OF IDENTITY THEFT PREVENTION PROGRAM -
RESOLUTION NO. 2009-014
APPROVED
Angel Bellard, Utility Service Manager presented the item. The City of North Richland
Hills is required to adopt a policy preventing identity theft in order to comply with a
recent amendment to the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 ("FACTA").
By approving Resolution No. 2009-014, the City of North Richland Hills will have a
written Identity Theft Prevention Program in place which meets the requirement of the
FACTA Red Flags Ruling. All the City's accounts that are individual utility service
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accounts held by customers of the utility whether residential, commercial, or industrial
are covered by the rule. A committee comprised of representatives from each area of
Utility Customer Service will review the Program in October of each year and
recommend any changes which may occur as a result of changes in operating
procedures.
COUNCILWOMAN COMPTON MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2009-014. COUNCILMAN
WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION,.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0,
F.3
GN 2009-024 APPROVING RESOLUTION 2009-015 ALLOWING PARTICIPATION IN
A LOCAL GOVERNMENT CORPORATION FOR HIGH SPEED RAL
APPROVED
Elizabeth Reining, Assistant to the City Manager summarized the item. The City of
North Richland Hills has been asked to join the South Central High Speed Rail and
Transportation Authority (SCHSRTA). This authority would be in charge of developing
the Texas T-Bone High-Speed Rail Corridor and the South Central and Gulf Coast
Federal Designated Corridors. The South Central and Gulf Coast Federal Corridors are
part of a nationwide system that were developed about eight years ago. The Texas T-
Bone is expected to be added into the system. This authority would have the same
power as various transit agencies and airports owned and operated by Texas cities and
counties. The authority could apply for federal and state funds, construct and then
control the rail line. Members of the association, including the City of North Richland
Hills, would have a seat on the board and thus could control the authority. The
authority evolved from the Texas High Speed Rail and Transportation Corporation
(THSRTC), the non-profit group the City joined last year in support of high speed rail.
The THSRTC will continue to function in an advocacy role to advance the goals and
objectives of SCHSRTA . Staff is recommending approval of Resolution No. 2009-015.
COUNCILMAN WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO, 2009-015; GN 2009-024 FOR
THE PARTICIPATION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT CORPORATION. COUNCILMAN BARTH SECONDED
THE MOTION,
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-O.
EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS
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G.1
ACTION ON ANY ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON WORK
SESSION AGENDA
B.1
DELIBERATE THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY
AT: 5100 CUMMINGS DR.
APPROVED
Karen Bostic, Managing Director, presented the item. The property owner of 5100
Cummings Drive has approached the City with interest to sell the property to the City.
MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE MOPED TO APPROVE THE PURGHASE OF 51.00 CUMMINGS DRIVE
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRAGT WITH THE OWNER FOR THE
PURCHASE OF THE PROPERTY. COUNCILWOMAN COMPTON SECONDED THE MOTION.
MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0,
INFORMATION AND REPORTS
H.1
IR 2009-040 REPORT ON UPCOMING ONCOR TREE TRIMMING PROJECT
Suzan Greene from Oncor presented a PowerPoint presentation and updated Council
on Oncor's upcoming Tree Trimming Initiative and how it would impact the City.
H.2
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Councilman Lewis made the following announcements.
The Sounds of Spring Concert Series continues every Friday night through May 8t" at
NRH2O. Gates open at 6 p.m. and the concerts begin at 7 p.m. Admission is FREE.
Remember to bring blankets and lawn chairs. For more information, call 817-427-6600
or visit www.soundsnrh.com.
Dogs and their owners are invited to Fido Fest from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May
2"d at Tipps Canine Hollow Dog Park located at 7804 Davis Boulevard. This special
event is being hosted by the Tipps Canine Hollow Parks Pals. There will be
entertainment, pet contests, face painting, vendor booths and more. Donations will be
accepted for future park improvements. For more details, log onto
www.tippscaninehollow.org or call 817-514-0404.
City Council Minutes
April 27, 2009
Page 16
The City invites you to be a part of the planning process for the new NRH recreation
center. This project is in the early stages of planning and officials are seeking input from
the public on recreation uses and development priorities. Public input meetings are
scheduled from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on May 5t" and May 26t" in the City Council
Chambers. Citizens who are interested in this process, or would like to learn more
about the project, are encouraged to attend. For more information visit the City's web
site at www.nrhtx.com or call 817-427-6620.
Kudos Korner -Wesley Millsap, Chuck James, Clint Choate, and Ron Hernandez,
Public Works Department - A resident called to commend this crew for their
performance repairing an overnight water leak in front of his home. He stated that the
crew members where very polite and professional in communicating the process of the
leak repair and did a great job restoring water service and cleaning up by morning.
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ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 9:46 p.
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