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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2010-01-11 Agendas CITY 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, January 11, 2010 5:45 P. M . A.1 Discuss Items from Regular City Council Meeting A.2 IR 2010-001 Citizen Survey Results (30 minutes) A.3 IR 2010-002 Consider Proposal for Professional Services from the Buxton Group (15 Minutes) A.4 Adjournment Certification 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 January 8, 2010 at 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. January 11, 2010 - NRH City Council Agenda Page 1 of 3 s CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820 NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS Monday, January 11, 2010 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: ^ 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 Tem Turnage A.2 Pledge -Mayor Pro Tem Turnage A.3 Special Presentation(s) and Recognitions) 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. B.1 Approval of Minutes of December 14, 2009 City Council Meeting C.0 PUBLIC HEARINGS C.1 ZC 2009-11 Public Hearing and Consideration of a Request from Shaun Spooner for a Zoning Change from AG - (agricultural) to R-1-S - (special single family residential) for Tract 1 B5, Abstract 1266 (located at 7417 Continental Trail - 2 acres.) -Ordinance No. 3085 January 11, 2010 - NRH City Council Agenda Page 2 of 3 D.0 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Items to follow do not require a public hearing D.1 FP 2009-08 Consideration of a Request from Shaun Spooner to Approve a Final Plat of Lot 2, Block 1, Forest Grove Addition (located at 7417 Continental Trail - 2 acres.) E.0 PUBLIC WORKS E.1 PW 2010-002 Approve a Revised Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County for the Partial Funding of Construction of the North Tarrant Parkway Project F.0 GENERAL ITEMS F.1 GN 2009-089 Approve Resolution 2009-042 Adopting Cooperative Interlocal Goals Focused on the Growth and Revitalization of Neighborhoods, Businesses and Infrastructure (Tabled at the December 14, 2009 Council Meeting) F.2 PU 2010-001 Approve the Purchase of City Vehicles from Five Star Ford in the Amount of $88,314.25 and Holiday Chevrolet in the Amount of $206,918.75 F.3 GN 2010-001 Authorize the City Manager to Sign Grant Agreement with the Department of Energy for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program -Resolution No. 2010- 001 G.0 EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS No items for this category. H.0 INFORMATION AND REPORTS H.1 Announcements -Councilman Welch H.2 Adjournment All items on the agenda are for discussion and/or action. Certification 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 January 8, 2010 at n? . ~~~~~~~~ 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. January 11, 2010 - NRH City Council Agenda Page 3 of 3 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, January 11, 2010 5:45 P.M. A.1 Discuss Items from Regular City Council Meeting A.2 IR 2010-001 Citizen Survey Results (30 minutes) A.3 IR 2010-002 Consider Proposal for Professional Services from the Buxton Group X15 Minutes) A.4 Adjournment CITY OF INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL No. IR 2010-001 t :,,,. ;.,;~'~ .K Date: January 11, 2010 y,~, .! ~~.~`-' . Subject: Citizen Survey Results `~ The City of North Richland Hills contracted with the University of North Texas Survey Research Center to conduct a citizen survey in the Fall of 2009. The survey was administered by phone to a random selection of residents using statistically proven techniques to insure valid responses. The Survey Research Center has tabulated and analyzed the results. Overall, the survey results were very positive: 94% of respondents rated the quality of life in NRH as excellent or good; 97% would recommend NRH to a friend or family member as a good place to live; and 92% plan to remain in NRH for several years. Attached is an executive summary highlighting additional results. The survey data will help City staff determine which programs and services we are providing well and where improvements can be made. The data includes comparisons to the 2005 and 2007 North Richland Hills survey results, which will also help staff in measuring our improvements. The North Richland Hills results have also been compared to a recent survey of the Metroplex region, which tells us how we rank with other communities. Dr. Paul Ruggiere of the UNT Survey Research Center will make a presentation regarding the recent survey results during the January 11, 2010 City Council Work Session. Respectfully Submitted, Mary Peters Public Information Officer ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS ~ City of North Richland Hills 2009 Citizen Survey Executive Summary Overall, quality of life in NRH in 2009 is excellent (46.1 percent) or good (48.1 percent) reported 94.2 percent of the survey respondents. Ninety-seven percent would recommend NRH to a friend or family member as a good place to live. The central, convenient location of NRH and its nice, quiet environment were the best things about living in NRH. Ninety-two percent of the respondents planned to remain in NRH for several years. • Forty-one percent of the respondents reported using NRH2O and 36.3 percent indicated using the Recreation Center. The Iron Horse Golf Course was used by 23.8 percent of respondents. Nine percent or fewer reported using the Dan Echols Senior Center (8.3 percent), Bursey Road Senior Center (7.5 percent) or Richland Tennis Center (5.5 percent). Eighty-eight percent of respondents who used these facilities rated them excellent (30.2 percent) or good (58.1 percent). • Twenty-six percent reported participation in the City's recreational programs during the past year. Eighty-eight percent of those respondents rated the programs as excellent (42.7 percent) or good (45.6 percent). • Over two-thirds (68.4 percent) of the respondents reported using an NRH park during the past year. Ninety-four percent of those respondents rated parks as excellent (53.7 percent) or good (40.4 percent). • The public library was used in the past year by 73.4 percent of the respondents, a significant increase over 2007. A large majority rated library services as excellent (71.5 percent) or good (25.4 percent). • High grass and weeds (57.8 percent) and litter (50.8 percent) were code violations seen frequently or sometimes in the city. • Nearly all respondents felt either very or somewhat safe in their home/apartment and their neighborhood. Emergency services, including police visibility, were rated excellent or good by a large majority of respondents. • Other city services received a majority of combined excellent and good ratings. The condition of non-residential streets (79.0 percent), code enforcement (77.0 percent) and the condition of residential streets (67.6 percent) received the lowest ratings. Street maintenance (74.8 percent) and street lighting (53.9 percent) were reported to need much or some improvement. • Respondents split on ratings of traffic flow on major streets. Fifty-one percent rated traffic flow excellent or good; 49.1 percent rated it fair or poor. Fifty-eight percent rated signal timing as excellent (6.5 percent) or good (51.0 percent). • When asked the type of business respondents would like to see move to NRH, 28.2 percent indicated NRH did not need additional businesses. Eighteen percent would like more upscale grocery stores while 13.1 percent wanted more sit-down restaurants. • Seventy-one percent of the respondents with Internet access had visited the NRH Web site, an increase over 2007. Nearly all (96.0 percent) of those respondents found the information they needed. • Ninety-one percent of the respondents reported reading the City newsletter. Ninety- eight percent of those respondents found it useful. • The three most common sources of news about NRH were the NRH city newsletter (38.8 percent), the Fort Worth Star-Telegram (20.7 percent), and the City Web site (14.3 percent). Metroplex Benchmark Summary Ratings of the quality of life in NRH are higher than ratings those from residents living in the Metroplex as a whole. Ratings are similar to those in Tarrant County and in Metroplex Suburbs. Other findings show high points for the City of North Richland Hills as well. The fire department, code enforcement, police visibility, and trash collection services have ratings higher than the Metroplex and Tarrant County benchmarks. The police department, recycling services and animal control each show ratings for NRH that are significantly higher than all three benchmarks. For library services, Metroplex findings were for all respondents and NRH findings were only for users of these services. Therefore, statistical testing was not performed on these findings. The comparison between the street maintenance question (asked on the Metroplex Survey) and the condition of residential and non-residential streets questions (asked in the NRH survey) shows that NRH ratings are lower in the excellent category when compared to Metroplex suburbs. When combining good and excellent ratings, non- residential streets are rated higher than the general street maintenance question in each of the benchmark groups. Since the NRH questions were not phrased in the same manner as the benchmark questions, care should be exercised when making comparisons. When asked to rate their level of feeling safe in their neighborhood, ratings of "very safe" were higher in NRH than in the Metroplex and Tarrant County benchmarks. NRH also has higher percentages of respondents stating that they get enough information about city programs and services compared to Metroplex and Tarrant County benchmarks. Internet access and visiting the city's Web site resulted in similar findings across all benchmarks. INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL No. IR 2010-002 << ~;.~,~ ~` .~ Date: January 11, 2010 ^)'. '~ "~~'~:'~~`' Subject: Consider Proposal for Professional Services from the Buxton Group The current recession and projected slow recovery has resulted in high levels of business contraction and low levels of business expansion. As such, sales taxes are lower than the previous year and competition is fierce amongst cities to attract, retain and grow retail based businesses. In concert with City Council's goal of Targeted Economic Development, the opportunity exists to gain a competitive edge over neighboring cities. The city currently harvests approximately $805 million in taxable sales across 4 million square feet of occupied retail space. Given various long term development projects like the North Tarrant Express in conjunction with roughly 800,000 square feet of vacant retail, there is a need to protect and a tremendous opportunity to enhance the city's sales tax base. The Buxton Group out of Fort Worth has submitted a proposal for services that can assist North Richland Hills to drive toward the following: • A desire for North Richland Hills residents' to shop and dine at home • The reversal and prevention of sales tax leakage • Protecting and growing existing tax revenues • Optimizing staff time and resources by only pursuing qualified retailers About the Buxton Group • Founded in 1994, the Buxton Group is a pioneer in the use of customer data to answer the question, "Who is my customer?" • Utilized by more than 450 communities in 38 states • Service more than 1,900 business clients including every retail, restaurant and service concept • Buxton's product and services can: o Determine the retail potential for all NRH trade areas o Identify retailers that b est match each NRH trade area In summary, the Buxton Group can enhance existing business retention a nd expansion efforts by enabling the Economic Development Department to focus on existing and prospective businesses that best match a community and its respective trade areas. ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS ~ r.~ Prapased Scape of Wark The scope of work will consider 5 distinct retail trade areas visually depicted below that make up 85% of the retail space within NRH. These 5 areas also align with the various long term Gity strategies such as the North Tarrant Express, the two Transit Griented Developments and the redevelopment of the former North Hills Mall. ~~ ~.~~~~ I.f r .~.M -~: ~_ ~. :' ' ..,; ; ' :. __ .~ ~~ ~.~3 ~; L'+ ... ~.. m.: h °~ ~~'- ,: ~~ aa-~ '" ~ _t ,, ~' ~ ~ . ~ . ~: µ ..~ Home Towr1~ :" -<, ~~~ Smithfield The Buxton Group proposal outlines the following steps of service: ~ .Research and Verify NRH's 5 Retail Trade Areas `Drive time' as customers shop by convenience, factoring buying habits, economic !rends, competitive locations, traffic volumes and available sites. 2. Evaluate Potential for Each Retail Trade Area Estimated dol/ars flov-ring in and out of the trade area ~Ieakage~ and assess the types of retailers tha t would fit. 3. Matching of Retailers and Restaurants Each retail trade area ranked by level of immediate potential, with the highest ranked trade area selected for retail matching. Depending upon the potential, 1VRN can pursue retail matching for other trade areas at an additional fee. 0 Proposed Timeline If City Council were to agree to the use of Buxton products and services in January 2010, the following deliverable timelines are forecasted: Feb Analysis Launch Mar Establish Trade Areas Apr Retail Matching to Selected Trade Area(s) The timeline is such that it allows North Richland Hills staff to capitalize on the following annual retail industry events: May ICSC National Convention -Las Vegas, NV Aug NTCAR Expo -Plano, TX Nov ICSC Texas -Grapevine, TX Fees for Service The proposal calls for a year 1 investment of $70,000 to $90,000, depending upon the number of trade areas matched for retailing. At $70,000, the proposal includes one (1) trade area for retail matching. However due to the City's size, staff expects numerous trade areas will report significant retail potential, as such additional trade areas could be included f or a fee of $5,000 each. If all five retail trade areas are included, the year 1 investment would be $90,000. Year 2 and onward, continual use and data updates would be provided for $1,000 per month, or $12,000 per year. This would enable the City and staff to capitalize on new retail brands entering the market, shifts in population, changes in transportation, etc. Anticipated Results From a general fund 1 % sales tax revenue perspective, casual dining restaurants generate approximately $25,000, department stores approximately $100,000 and big boxes roughly $250,000 on an annual basis. Conservatively speaking, one new sales tax generating business due to the utilization of these tools will offset both the initial and ongoing investor ent in the Buxton Group. It is anticipated that North Richland Hills will be able to receive a return that will exceed costs within the first 2 to 3 years. It must be noted that the Buxton Group is not the single solution that will reverse decreases in sales tax revenues or be the catalyst for retail development. However, it would be a useful and adaptive tool as we move through the coming years. It will also empower staff to have more meaningful and productive relationships with relevant retailers who match our community. Source of Funding If City Council were to agree to the use of Buxton products, citing section 505.103 of the Texas Local Government Code, staff recommends 4B sales tax revenues dedicated for Economic Development be the source for funding both the initial and ongoing investment. Summary The purpose of this Work Session item is to determine whether City Council is interested in pursuing the Buxton Group proposal; specific to scope, timeline and fees for service as well as the staff recommended source for funding. Depending upon City Council direction, staff could bring this item up for action at a subsequent regular session. Respectfully Submitted, Craig Hulse Director, Economic Development CITY OF 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, January 11, 2010 7:00 P.M. A.0 Call to Order -Mayor Trevino A.1 Invocation -Mayor Pro Tem Turnage A.2 Pledge -Mayor Pro Tem Turnage A.3 Special Presentation(s~ and Recognitions) 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. B.1 Approval of Minutes of December 14, 2009 City Council Meeting C.0 PUBLIC HEARINGS C.1 ZC 2009-11 Public Hearing and Consideration of a Request from Shaun Spooner for a Zoning Change from AG - (agricultural) to R-1-S - (special single family residential) for Tract 1 B5, Abstract 1266 (located at 7417 Continental Trail - 2 acres.) -Ordinance No. 3085 D.0 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Items to follow do not require a public hearing D.1 FP 2009-08 Consideration of a Request from Shaun Spooner to Approve a Final Plat of Lot 2, Block 1, Forest Grove Addition (located at 7417 Continental Trail - 2 acres. E.0 PUBLIC WORKS E.1 PW 2010-002 Approve a Revised Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County for the Partial Funding of Construction of the North Tarrant Parkway Proiect F.0 GENERAL ITEMS F.1 GN 2009-089 Approve Resolution 2009-042 Adopting Cooperative Interlocal Goals Focused on the Growth and Revitalization of Neighborhoods, Businesses and Infrastructure (Tabled at the December 14, 2009 Council Meeting) F.2 PU 2010-001 Approve the Purchase of City Vehicles from Five Star Ford in the Amount of $88,314 25 and Holiday Chevrolet in the Amount of $206,918.75 F.3 GN 2010-001 Authorize the City Manager to Sign Grant Agreement with the Department of EnercLy for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program -Resolution No. 2010-001 G.0 EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS No items for this category. H.0 INFORMATION AND REPORTS H.1 Announcements -Councilman Welch H.2 Adjournment CITY OF NORTH R/CHLAND HILLS Department: City Secretary Council Meeting Date: 1-11-2010 Presented by: Agenda No. A.0 Subject: Call to Order -Mayor Trevino CITY OF NORTH R/CHLAND HILLS Department: City Secretary Council Meeting Date: 1-11-2010 Presented by: Mayor Pro Tem Scott Turnage Agenda No. A.1 Subject: Invocation -Mayor Pro Tem Turnage CITY OF NORTH R/CHLAND HILLS Department: City Secretary Council Meeting Date: 1-11-2010 Presented by: Mayor Pro Tem Scott Turnage Agenda No. A.2 Subject: Pledge -Mayor Pro Tem Turnage CITY OF CITY OF NORTH R/CHLAND HILLS Department: City Secretary Council Meeting Date: 1-11-2010 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 NORTH R/CHLAND HILLS Department: City Secretary Presented by: Council Meeting Date: 1-11-2010 Agenda No. A.5 Subject: Removal of Item(s) from Consent Agenda CITY OF NORTH R/CHLAND HILLS Department: City Secretary Council Meeting Date: 1-11-2010 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 R/CHLAND HILLS Department: City Secretary Council Meeting Date: 1-11-2010 Presented by: Agenda No. B.1 Subject: Approval of Minutes of December 14, 2009 City Council Meeting Recommendation: To approve the minutes of the December 14, 2009 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 -DECEMBER 14, 2009 WORK SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the 14th day of December 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 Scott Turnage Mayor Pro Tem, Council, Place 6 John Lewis Council, Place 1 Ken Sapp Council, Place 2 Tom Lombard Council, Place 3 Tim Barth Council, Place 4 David Whitson Council, Place 5 Tim Welch Council, Place 7 Staff Members: Mark Hindman City Manager Jared Miller Assistant City Manager Karen Bostic Assistant City Manager Jimmy Perdue Director of Public Safety Mike Curtis Managing Director Vickie Loftice 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 Steve Brown Library Director Laury Fiorello Assistant Finance Director Eric Wilhite Chief Planner Jamie Brockway Purchasing Manager Greg VanNieuwenhuize Assistant Public Works Director Patrick Hillis Human Resource Director Chris Amarante Support Services Director Sharon Davis Parks and Recreation Assistant Director Bill Thornton Parks and Recreation Assistant Director Dave Pendley Building Official Andy Jones Fire Chief Thomas Powell Fleet Services Director Call to Order Mayor Trevino called the work session to order at 5:30 p.m. A.1 Discuss Items from Regular City Council M_eeting Agenda Item B.7, GN 2009-089 -Mayor Trevino questioned the wording of the resolution. There was discussion on why the resolution referred to Quad Cities rather than focusing on the City's new direction. Staff advised that the City was following suit with the resolution approved by Richland Hills but that the language in the resolution could be revised. Item was removed from the Consent Agenda during the regular Council meeting and tabled. The resolution will be revised to remove the reference to Quad Cities and resubmitted to Council at a future meeting for consideration. A.2 I R 2009-122 Review Economic Development Marketing Materials for Use at Industry Events Mr. Craig Hulse, Economic Development Director, presented a PowerPoint presentation updating the Council on the City's Economic Development branding efforts. Council was advised progress in 2009 included the launching of a new ED website in February, a Video Tour Book in July, targeted advertising in October and in November a new marketing brochure and trade show exhibit. The marketing brochure promotes North Richland Hills as the place to do business and includes maps depicting North Richland Hills' advantageous, central location, traffic counts, updated demographics, NRH's buying power compared to Dallas and Tarrant counties, available incentives and commercial broker and business testimonials. There were no questions from the Council. A.3 IR 2009-124 Discussion of the Southside Community Center Planning Options Mr. Jared Miller, Assistant City Manager, Ms. Vickie Loftice, Managing Director and Steve Brown, Library Director presented a PowerPoint presentation on planning options for the Southside Community Center. Council was reminded that the facility has approximately 28,000 square feet of usable space and 8,500 square feet of additional space for storage. Staff is seeking direction on a proposed recreation component and operating model, selection of library services model and a target opening date for the community center. Staff advised of recommended amenities for the recreation component, possible hours of operation, staffing levels, costs of providing services and the anticipated age groups that would be served. Four options were presented for the library services component. Council was advised of three different potential target audiences for library services and the different demographic impacts on service. The four options discussed for library services were a Small Branch, eBranch, Reading Room, and estop. Council was advised of the potential audiences for each, staffing levels, hours of operation, start up costs, operating costs, projected use levels and services and resources that would be provided. After extensive discussion by the Council, the Council concurred that they did not desire for the facility to open until after the present Recreation Center on the south side had moved to its new location and completely closed. The Council also was in favor of staff conducting over the next six months a survey of the residents on the south side to determine which library service options they favored. Council was also interested in a survey of those residents who no longer use the library to determine why they stopped using library services. Staff will continue to gather more information for Council to discuss further during the upcoming budget process. A.4 IR 2009-125 Discussion to Amend Sign Ordinance Allowing Digital Billboards along Freeways Mr. Dave Pendley, Building Official, presented a PowerPoint presentation on possible amendments to the sign ordinance that would allow for consolidation and conversion of thirteen existing billboards along Loop 820 and State Highway 121 to digital billboards. Council was advised of the proposed conditions and restrictions. Staff is also recommending a provision restricting the size of digital billboards to the size of their original replacement unless the owners agree to relinquish excess area from other billboards they own in non-freeway areas of the city. Council concurred with all the conditions and restrictions presented and Staff will bring forward the amendments for consideration by City Council via the Sign Review Board. A.5 IR 2009-127 2009 Fiscal Audit Introduction of Auditing Firm and Presentation of Audit Scope Ms. Laury Fiorello, Assistant Finance Director, introduced Mr. Terry Kyle and Mr. Blake Rodgers, with the audit firm of Deloitte & Touche. Mr. Kyle briefly reviewed with Council the scope of the audit process for fiscal year ending September 30, 2009. There were no questions from Council. B.1 Executive Session: The City Council may enter into closed Executive Session to discuss the following as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code Mayor Trevino announced at 6:53 p.m. that the Council would adjourn into Executive Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, specifically Section 551.071 to confer with Attorney to deliberate settlement offer on Home Town Urban Partners, Ltd. v. City of North Richland Hills. C.0 Adjournment Mayor Trevino adjourned the Executive Session at 6:57 p.m. and announced that 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 December 14, 2009 at 7:06 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Oscar Trevino Scott Turnage John Lewis Ken Sapp Tom Lombard Tim Barth David Whitson Tim Welch Staff: Mark Hindman Jared Miller Karen Bostic Jimmy Perdue Mike Curtis 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 Director of Public Safety Managing Director City Secretary Assistant City Secretary Attorney 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) - 2009 UNITED WAY CAMPAIGN PRESENTED BY COUNCILMAN BARTH Mr. James Edwards, Campaign Chair and Councilman Barth presented to Tim McKinney, President and CEO of United Way Tarrant County and Suzy Salomon, Resource Development Director for the United Way, a check for the 2009 United Way Campaign. Employees from the City raised $42,217.16 for the United Way of Northeast Tarrant County. A.4 SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITIONS) - TEXAS ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION AWARD PRESENTED BY COUNCILMAN SAPP Councilman Sapp recognized the Consumer Health Division of Neighborhood Services for receiving the Texas Environmental Health Association (TEHA) Award of Excellence in Food Safety on December 4, 2009. TEHA recognizes entities throughout Texas that achieve a high degree of professionalism and commitment to the communities they serve; North Richland Hills received the award for small jurisdictions with staff of one to ten. This prestigious award demonstrates the City's commitment to the safety of its citizens as well as highlighting the excellent job city inspectors do to maintain the level of service expected by the community. A.5 SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITIONS) - KEEP NRH BEAUTIFUL HOLIDAY LIGHTING AWARDS PRESENTED BY COUNCILMAN LOMBARD Councilman Lombard and Keep NRH Beautiful Chair Kathy Luppy presented the 2009 Keep NRH Beautiful Christmas Lighting Awards: Bobby and Darma Rowe, 6405 Heidelburg Ct.; Joey Benefiel, 7000 Corona; Frank and Susie Herrera, 6016 Club House Dr.; David and Lisa Cooper, 5647 Cancun Dr.; Jeremy Vanselous, 8209 Euclid Ave.; Larry and Susan Compton, 6737 Brittany Park Ct.; Michael and Vicki Phillips, 8304 Thornbrook; David and Karen Kirby, 6844 Moss Ln.; Perry and Sherry Christensen, 7616 Oak Knoll Dr. CITIZENS PRESENTATION Jared Miller, Assistant City Manager thanked Council and City staff for their continued support while deployed to Iraq. Mr. Miller presented the Council with a U.S. Flag and a certificate. The certificate certified that the U.S. Flag was flown on April 10, 2009 over the "Victory Over America" Palace on Camp Slayer (Baghdad, Iraq) in honor of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas by the Soldiers of Task Force Jayhawk. A.6 REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA Councilman Lombard removed item B.1 and Mayor Trevino removed item B.7 from the Consent Agenda. B.0 APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED B.1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 9, 2009 COUNCIL MEETING (REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA) B.2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 20, 2009 MEETING WITH THE BUXTON GROUP B.3 PW 2009-048 AWARD BID NO. 10-002 TO JLB CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $157,533.03 FOR THE BRILEY DRIVE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT (ST0901) B.4 GN 2009-091 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FOR THE ON-ROAD HEAVY-DUTY REPLACEMENT AND REPOWER PROGRAM -RESOLUTION NO. 2009-040 B.5 PU 2009-045 AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF JOHN DEERE TURF EQUIPMENT THROUGH AUSTIN TURF IN THE AMOUNT OF $215,573.90 B.6 PU 2009-046 AWARD BID NO. 10-013 FOR POLICE MOTORCYCLES IN THE AMOUNT OF $67,692 TO AMERICAN EAGLE RAREFY-DAVIDSON B.7 GN 2009-089 APPROVE RESOLUTION 2009-042 ADOPTING COOPERATIVE INTERLOCAL GOALS FOCUSED ON THE GROWTH AND REVITALIZATION OF NEIGHBORHOODS, BUSINESSES AND INFRASTRUCTURE (REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA) B.8 GN 2009-094 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A JOINT RESOLUTION WITH TARRANT COUNTY FOR 800 MHZ RADIO MAINTENANCE SERVICES B.9 GN 2009-095 APPROVE A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE TEXAS HIGH SPEED RAIL AND TRANSPORTATION CORPORATION'S EFFORTS TO IMPROVE CONNECTIVITY IN THE STATE OF TEXAS THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF HIGH-SPEED INTERCITY PASSENGER RAIL AT DALLAS/FORT WORTH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT -RESOLUTION NO. 2009-037 MA1fOR PRO TEM TURNAGE MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. COUNCILMAN BARTH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. B.1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 9, 2009 COUNCIL MEETING APPROVED Councilman Lombard advised Council that he had read the information and reports at the November 9, 2009 Council Meeting and the minutes stated Mayor Pro Tem Turnage read the announcements. COUNCILMAN LOMBARD' 'MOVED TO APPROVE THE. MINUTES OF THE NQVEMBER 9, 2009 COUNCIL MEETING WITH THE CORRECTION TO THE READING OF THE INFORMATION AND REPORTS. MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE SECONDED THE MOTION, MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. B.7 GN 2009-089 APPROVE RESOLUTION 2009-042 ADOPTING COOPERATIVE INTERLOCAL GOALS FOCUSED ON THE GROWTH AND REVITALIZATION OF NEIGHBORHOODS, BUSINESSES AND INFRASTRUCTURE TABLED Mayor Trevino advised Council that he would like the item tabled so that staff could have the opportunity to correct the reference to Quad Cities. COUNCILMAN LEWIS MOVED TO TABLE ITEM 8.7. COUNCILMAN WELCH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO TABLE CARRIED 7-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS C.1 SUP 2009-08 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM THE COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT CENTER FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY WITH TEMPORARY HOUSING (LOCATED AT 7500 MAPLEWOOD AVENUE - 4.5 ACRES.) ORDINANCE NO. 3082 APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called for the applicant to come forward. Randy Clinton, Executive Director of the Community Enrichment Center, 1531 Lakeview, Keller, Texas came forward. The address for the CEC is 6250 NE Loop 820, North Richland Hills, Texas. He advised Council that the Community Enrichment Center was in the processing of purchasing an apartment complex which would be used as temporary housing for those in need. He was available to answer any questions the Council might have. Eric Wilhite, Chief Planner, summarized the item. The Community Enrichment Center (CEC) is in the process of purchasing the Emerald Run Apartments located at 7500 Maplewood Avenue and is requesting a Special Use Permit (SUP) in order to provide social services with temporary housing at the existing apartment complex. The CEC serves and works with families through social programs known as Open Arms and Adopt-A-Family programs. The primary services that the CEC provides through these programs is transitional housing and on-site case management for families in need. For the most part the families consist of single mothers with children. There will also be dwelling units provided to serve senior citizens in need of affordable housing. The CEC primarily intends to serve the types of families mentioned above, but there will be some existing apartment tenants who currently occupy the apartment complex. The CEC plans to have strict rules and guidelines established and implemented that all tenants will be required to follow. New tenants and programs will be transitioned to the site and existing tenants will be allowed to occupy the current buildings under the R7MF base zoning district permitted uses. Of the twelve (12) multi-family structures within the complex two (2) will have partial conversions to create office areas to be used for some of the support services CEC offers. The two buildings to be used are identified on the SUP site plan. The CEC is also stipulating that only the following two programs will be allowed to be added under the SUP and understands that any expansion or addition of new programs would require City Council approval through a revised SUP. Specific programs allowed will be: 1. Transitional and permanent housing for families with children 2. Affordable housing for disabled and senior adults The CEC plans to do various upgrades to the property. Some of the planned upgrades include repairs to fencing, patio and stair railings, improving dumpster areas. In addition, the applicant is willing to agree that the special use permit is tied to the Community Enrichment Center programs and ownership by the CEC. 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. MAYOR PRO TEM TuRNAGE MOVED TO APPRQVE Sl1P 2'OQ9-OaB, ORDINANCE NQ. 3Q82. CQUNCILMAN LEWD SECONDED THE MOTION.. MOTION TO ARPRQVE CARRIED 7~0. C.2 ZC 2009-10 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM RAYMOND LUKENSOW FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM AG - (AGRICULTURAL) TO R-1 (SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) FOR TRACT 2A3 IN THE A. HOOD SURVEY (LOCATED AT 7945 SMITHFIELD ROAD - 2.042 ACRES.) -ORDINANCE NO. 3081 APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called for the applicant to come forward. Ray Lukensow, 7945 Smithfield Rd. came forward requesting a zoning change from AG to R-1 in order to subdivide the property and sell one portion for future development. He was available to answer any questions the Council might have. Eric Wilhite, Chief Planner, presented the item. The applicant, Mr. Raymond Lukensow, is requesting a zoning change on a 2.042 acre parcel from AG (agricultural) to R-1 (single-family). The northern portion of the tract is currently developed as the site of the Lukensow's residence. The zoning change request will bring the property into a residential zoning district. The southern undeveloped portion of the tract is being proposed to be subdivided off by plat (which is running concurrently with this zoning change request) in order to construct a new single-family residence. The Code of Ordinances requires that AG zoned property be zoned into a classification other than AG in order for it to be subdivided and to permit the construction of a residential dwelling. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a 6-0 vote. 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. COUNCILMAN WELCH' MOVED TO APPROVE C OQ9-01 Q ORDINANCE NO. ~Q81. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT D.1 FP 2009-06 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM RAYMOND LUKENSOW TO APPROVE A FINAL PLAT OF LOTS 2 & 3, BLOCK 1, BATHMAN ADDITION AND A VARIANCE FOR THE CONNECTION TO CITY SEWER SERVICES (LOCATED AT 7945 SMITHFIELD ROAD - 2.042 ACRES.) APPROVED Eric Wilhite, Chief Planner, summarized the item. The property owner, Raymond Lukensow, is requesting approval of a final plat fora 2.042 acre tract. This final plat will subdivide the 2.042 acre tract into two lots. The platted lot directly south of this property had the designation of Lot 1, Block 1, Bathman Addition and this plat will create Lots 2 and 3, Block 1, of the Bathman Addition. Lot 3 will include the portion of the property that is currently developed with the single-family residence that Mr. Lukensow currently resides. Lot 2 will be purchased by another party for a future single-family residence. This property has a zoning change request running concurrently with the plat. The applicant is requesting a variance to extend public sewer facilities to the proposed lots on the basis of conflicts with an existing water line and an Atmos gas main. The existing home on Lot 3 is currently served by a septic system. The applicant has verified with Tarrant County that the proposed lot configuration will be conducive to be served by septic systems and will be required to follow all Tarrant County rules and regulations concerning the construction of a new septic system to serve Lot 2. Section 110-42 of the sub-division ordinance provides for variances from regulations when requested. In order to consider and grant a variance the section establishes specific conditions that shall exist and findings made in order for the City Council to approve the variance request. These conditions are: 1. The conditions upon which the request for a variance is based are unique to the property and are not applicable generally to other properties; 2. A tract has peculiar physical surroundings; 3. Where a hardship to the owner would result rather than a mere inconvenience; 4. The variance will not have an adverse effect on the intent of the subdivision provisions or the comprehensive land use plan. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of plat and variance request by a 6-0 vote. COUNCILMAN WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE F`P 20Q9-06 WITH THE VARIANCE REQUEST WITH THE FINDINGS THAT THE CONDITIONS UPON WHICH THE VARIANCE REQUEST IS BASED ARE UNIQUE TO THE PROPERTY AND ARE NOT APPLICABLE GENERALLY TO OTHER PROPERTIES; THE TRACT HAS PECULIAR PHYSICAL SURROUNDINGS; A HARDSHIP TO THE OWNER WOULD RESULT RATHER THAN A MERE INCONVENIENCE; AND THE VARIANCE WILL NOT HAVE AN ADVERSE EFFECT ON THE. INTENT OF THE SUBDIVISION PROVISIONS OR THE. COMPREHENSIVE I-AND.. USE PLAN, COUNCII-hAAN ~.OMI~ARI? SECONDED THE. MOTION, MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-~, D.2 RP 2009-04 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO APPROVE A REPEAT OF LOT 1, BLOCK AB, VENUE AT HOME TOWN ADDITION INTO LOTS 1 R1 AND 1 R2, BLOCK AB, VENUE AT HOME TOWN ADDITION (LOCATED AT 9101 BOULEVARD 26 - 8.554 ACRES.) APPROVED Eric Wilhite, Chief Planner, summarized the item. The applicant, Venue at Home Town Limited, is requesting a replat of what is currently a large single lot that includes the mixed-use, multi-family, and commercial structures of the Venue development in Home Town, into two separate lots (Lots 1 R1 and 1 R2, Block AB). The purpose for subdividing the development as indicated by the property owner is for refinancing of the commercial portion. Since the original development was platted as one large lot, all access and parking areas functioned as one lot. Since the one larger lot is being subdivided into two smaller lots additional cross access easements will need to be dedicated on the plat. In addition a Parking Rights Agreement was created by separate instrument and was recorded and filed in order to provide for adequate parking for each lot. Each new lot will be required to comply with the Home Town zoning. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval by a 6-0 vote. COUNCILMAN LEWIS MOVED TO APPROVE RP 2009-04. COUNCILMAN EARTH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED ~-0, PUBLIC WORKS E.1 PW 2009-046 AWARD BID NO. 10-001 FOR THE ODELL STREET DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $454,863.00 TO MCCLENDON CONSTRUCTION CO. APPROVED Mr. Greg VanNieuwenhuize, Assistant Public Works Director, presented the item. Item is to consider award of bid for the Odell Street Drainage improvements project. The City requested bids in accordance with city policy and bids were received from 7 firms. The City's engineering consultant, Birkhoff, Hendricks & Conway reviewed and evaluated the bids and is recommending award of contract to McClendon Construction Co. in an amount of $454,863.00. COUNCILMAN LOMBARD MOVED TO APPROVE PW x(}09-046, COUNCILMAN SAPP SECONDED THE MOTION, M'OTI'ON TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0, E.2 PW 2009-047 APPROVE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH TARRANT COUNTY FOR THE PARTIAL FUNDING OF CONSTRUCTION OF THE NORTH TARRANT PARKWAY PROJECT APPROVED Mr. Greg VanNieuwenhuize, Assistant Public Works Director, presented the item. The current North Tarrant Parkway Project is partially funded with Tarrant County bond funds. In order to receive these bond funds, Tarrant County requires the execution of an Interlocal Agreement between Tarrant County and the City of North Richland Hills. The Interlocal Agreement from Tarrant County lays out the terms of reimbursement of the available $14,095,000 in Tarrant County bond funds. COUNCILMAN WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE PW 2009-047,: MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-Q. E.3 PW 2009-049 RESCIND THE AWARD OF PROJECT RFB NO. 09-041 TO UTILITY CONSTRUCTION SERVICES OF TEXAS, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $782,852.50 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HOLIDAY LANE /IRON HORSE BOULEVARD WATER LINE PROJECT (UT0806) AND AWARD THIS PROJECT TO BRISTOW CONTRACTING, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $846,642.00 APPROVED Mr. Greg VanNieuwenhuize, Assistant Public Works Director, presented the item. Item is to consider award of bid for the construction of the Holiday Lane /Iron Horse Boulevard water line project. The City requested bids in accordance with city policy and bids were received from 19 firms. On September 28, 2009, the City Council awarded the Project to Utility Construction Services of Texas, Inc. ("UCS") in the amount of $782,852.50. Following this award, staff had the appropriate contractual documents sent to UCS for their and their bond company's execution. However, UCS became unresponsive to both the City and the City's consultant and UCS failed to execute the contractual documents for this project. Staff contacted the second lowest bidder, Bristow Contracting, who indicated that they would honor their bid beyond the 60-day requirement. Staff is recommending award of bid to Bristow Contracting, LLC in the amount of $846,642.00 MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE MOVED TO '~ } RESCIND THE. AWARD OF PROJECT RFB NO.09-041 TO UTILITY CONSTRUCTION SERVICES OF TEXAS, INC, IN THE AMOUNT OF ~~~2~8~2.50 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE HOLIDAY LANE f IRON HORSE BOULEVARD WATER LINE PROJECT (UT0806~; 2~ AWARD THE HOLIDAY LANE /IRON HORSE BOULEVARD WATER LINE PROJECT (UT0806~ TO BRISTOW CONTRACTING, LLC lN' THE AMOUNT OF $~4f,fii42,00~ AND 3~ AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER. TO EXECUTE THE ''REQUIRED AGREEMENT WITH BRISTOW CONTRACT, LLC, COUNCILMAN BARTH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0, GENERAL ITEMS F.1 GN 2009-090 APPROVE A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE 'BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AND GROWTH PROGRAM' PROMOTING TARGETED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TO LOCAL BUSINESSES -RESOLUTION NO. 2009-039 APPROVED Craig Hulse, Economic Development Director, summarized the item. The Business Improvement and Growth (BIG) program aims to enhance mature commercial corridors by utilizing reserves to encourage private commercial re-investment. BIG is a matching grant program that focuses on non-conforming sign removal, conforming sign construction and facade improvements. Currently only businesses along Boulevard 26, Davis Boulevard and Rufe Snow all south of Mid Cities are eligible for the program. Albeit successful within this eligible designated area, Glenview Drive and Bedford- Euless Road could also benefit from the program. Staff is recommending approval of Resolution No. 2009-039 extending the BIG program to businesses on Glenview Drive and Bedford-Euless Road. COUNCILMAN BARTH MOVED TO APPROVE GN 20.0.9-090; RESOLUTION NO. 2009-039. COUNCILMAN LOMBARD SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. F.2 GN 2009-093 APPROVE INVESTMENT STRATEGY AND INVESTMENT POLICY - RESOLUTION NO. 2009-041 APPROVED Larry Koonce, Finance Director, summarized the item. The Public Funds Investment Act ("PFIA") requires that the City Council review and adopt the City's Investment Strategy and Investment Policy annually. Occasional legislative changes in the PFIA, as well as changes in the economic environment affecting investment decisions, require revisions to the Investment Strategy and Investment Policy. The Investment Committee has reviewed these revisions and recommends adoption. COUNCILMAN WHITSON' MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2009-093 RESOLUTION NO. 2009-041.. COUNCILMAN LEWIS SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-Q. F.3 PU 2009-044 AWARD BID NO. 09-043 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES BILLING AND COLLECTIONS SERVICES TO ADPI-INTERMEDIX APPROVED Larry Koonce, Finance Director, summarized the item. The item is to consider the award of bid for emergency medical services billing and collections services. The City requested Requests for Proposals in accordance with city policy and proposals were received from 2 firms. The Finance Department, Fire Department and Information Services Department reviewed and evaluated the proposals and is recommending award of bid to Adpi-Intermedix. MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE MOVED TO APPROVE R'U 2009-044. COUNCILMAN V1lHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-Q. F.4 GN 2009-092 CONSIDER AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 104 GAS WELL DRILLING AND PRODUCTION -ORDINANCE NO. 3083 APPROVED John Pitstick, Planning and Development Director, summarized the item. The proposed ordinance is to clarify local gas pipeline regulations and fees regarding gas pipeline crossings of city rights-of--way. This ordinance only deals with regulations regarding pipeline crossings in public rights-of-way. Pipeline agreements regarding city owned properties including park lands and other sites will be considered on an individual basis separate from this ordinance. COUNCILMAN SAPP MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2009-092; ORDINANCE NO.3083. COUNCILMAN LOMBARD SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-U. F.5 PU 2009-047 AWARD OF CONTRACT TO BYRNE CONSTRUCTION FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGER AT RISK SERVICES FOR THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW RECREATION CENTER APPROVED Vickie Loftice, Managing Director, presented the item. The item is to consider the award of a contract for construction manager at risk services for the design and construction of the new recreation center. The City requested Requests for Qualifications (RFQ's) in accordance with city policy and proposals were received from 18 firms. The City's selections committee reviewed and evaluated the proposals and is recommending award of contract to Byrne Construction. COUNCILMAN LOMBARD MOVED TO APPR©VE PU 2009-f~47. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONQEQ THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-Q. 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 Mayor Pro Tem Turnage made the following announcements. NRH2O's 2010 Season Passes are now on sale. Purchase your pass before December 24t" and receive a discount, plus a souvenir bottle and free tickets for friends. For more information, please call 817-427-6500 or visit w~nrw.nrh2o.com. City Hall and other non-emergency City offices will be closed for the holidays on Friday, December 25t" and Friday, January 1St. Garbage and recycling will not be collected on Christmas Day or New Year's Day. Collections will shift to Saturday instead. The December 28t" City Council Meeting has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for January 11t" at 7 p.m. Kudos Korner -Dispatcher Kim Killion, Police Department. A resident called to thank Kim for her assistance and professionalism during a 9-1-1 call. The resident had called 9-1-1 because a family member stopped breathing. Kim instructed the resident on how to perform CPR and kept her calm until paramedics arrived. The resident was very grateful for Kim's professionalism and calming presence which helped to save her family member's life. H.2 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 8:47 p.m. Oscar Trevino -Mayor ATTEST: Patricia Hutson, City Secretary CITY OF NORTH R/CHLAND HILLS Department: City Secretary Council Meeting Date: 1-11-2010 Presented by: Agenda No. C.0 Subject: PUBLIC HEARINGS CITY OF NORTH R/CHLAND HILLS Department: Planning and Development Council Meeting Date: 1-11-2010 Presented by: Eric Wilhite Agenda No. C.1 Subject: ZC 2009-11 Public Hearing and Consideration of a Request from Shaun Spooner for a Zoning Change from AG - (agricultural) to R-1-S - (special single family residential) for Tract 1 B5, Abstract 1266 (located at 7417 Continental Trail - 2 acres.) - Ordinance No. 3085 Case Summary: This request is to change the zoning of a 2 acre parcel from AG (agricultural) to R-1-S (special single family). The zoning change request will bring the property into a residential zoning district that is required to allow for the construction of the house on the property. There is currently an older residential structure on the site that the property owner intends to demolish. He plans on reusing the existing slab. There is also an existing out building that is intended to remain. No renovation will take place on that structure. Plat Status: A final plat associated with this property is being processed concurrently with this request. Existing Site Conditions: The existing residential structure is located on the southern portion of the tract immediately adjacent to Continental Trail. Little Bear Creek runs along the northern edge of the lot. Comprehensive Plan: The Comprehensive Plan depicts low density residential uses for this area. Thoroughfare Plan: The lot has frontage on Continental Trail which is designated as a R2U residential collector. Surrounding Zoning /Land Use: North: R-2/ Little Bear Creek Park East: AG/ Residential Structure South: R-1-S & AG/ Residential Structures West: AG /Vacant tract Staff Recommendation: Approval of Zoning Change request ZC 2009-11, Ordinance No. 3085 Planning & Zoning Commission Recommendation: Approved by a 5-0 vote. Review Schedule: Application: 11/6/09 Applicant Revision Time: 2 weeks Final Hearing: 1/11/10 Scheduling Time: 5 weeks Staff Review: 2 weeks Total Review Time: 9 weeks L~CATI~N MAP , ' .Little.Bear. Creek Park... ' ~.y~ ~ Yy ~: ~ ~, ;. ~ ~. 4 ~, ~ x' i. °: Dr: Pillaw Park `~.. - ~~~~ __ ~ Y~~ ' y ~~ ~ -^"'T f ~ , t Jl r • • -~-~ - , ~1 I y ~ L ~.` L I T k U L \ " ~ _ _ ~' _ _ ~ 1 -~ - + - L- ~ - _ ~ _~~~ `~ 'L . 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" w ~,. .~ ~` ~: • Ri l~ K ~ . . w, ° }T , t .u u. 4t ~"'t _ {._ ~ 1 ter' ~, s•. • .~ ~ ... to Y r l . ~ ~.:'' 4 ~'yr`~ , ~ ~ A t r~. ~ ` 1' ' ~~•..1 ~+~+±,~ K . ~~'~` ` ~~~ : ''"rte ~ ~. ~~ ~ ~~ ~ : ' ~e+ '~'; ..";R~aa~~+'11~!'~. - :v~:. _ r m ,: *1~~Tt ~ __"`551 W - ~ ~ - ~~ ~R~, ¢ • ~ i , ~^ , _+rE r n `~ . { ~ Y f . ~ , :. ~}_ ,' 1 ~ ~ ~ T ~~ • ~ E~ P~ . i ~. Y,r~ ^ ~~ i PROPERTY OWNER NOTIFICATION ~~a NOTICE of IauBLlc HEARING =~ CITY l'?F NORTH RICHI.AND HILLS PLANNING AND ZONING CoI1tIM1~SION ~'''~''~~ AND CITY CoUNGIL T,~S Case #: ZC 2009- 'I ~ Applicant; Shaun Spooner Location: '~4'I7 Continental Trall You are receiving this notice because you are. a property owner of retard within 200 fee# of the property shown on the attached map. Pu ose of Public Hearin A Public Hearing #o Consider a Request from Shaun Spooner for a zoning. change from AG Agricultural #o R-~-S Special 5ingfe Family on Tract 185, Abstract 126fi {Iota#ed a# 7417 Continental `frail ~- 2.0075 acres.} Public Hear=na Schedule: Public Hearing Dates: PLANNING AND ZUNING C(]IVIMISSION THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2009 If recommended for approval by the Planning and Zoning Gommisslon, this zoning request will be heard by the City Council on; CITY CQUNCIL MONDAY, JANUARY 41, 2010 Both Mee#ing Times: ?:00 F.M. Bo#h Mee#ing Locations: CITY Cf~UNCIL CHAMBERS ?301 N. E. LOOP 820 NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS If you have any ques#ivns or wish to submit. a petition or letter conceming #h® above request, please contact: Planning Department -City of North Richland Hills 7301 Northeast Loop 820 North Richland Hills, Texas 76180 Phone (817} 427-6300 Fax (817) 427-6303 LIST OF NOTIFIED PROPERTY OWNERS Shaun Spooner Elaine Marie McCaliion Thomas J Etux Ellen Harris 7417 Continental Trl 7401 Continental Trl 80401lalley Dr Fort Worth Tx 76182-8700 Fort WorEh Tx 761828700 NRH Tx 76182-8704 Charles ~ Paul 7408 Continental Trl Fort Worth Tx 7fi182-8703 Robert Bartley Edward R Lichte 7424 Continental Trl 8025 Hunter Ln Fort Worth Tx 76182-8703 Fort Worth Tx 76182-8709 David A Crownover 7425 Continental Trl NRH Tx 75182-8700 ORDINANCE NO. 3085 ZONING CASE ZC 2009-11 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS; AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, AND REZONING A 2.0075 ACRE TRACT OF PROPERTY FROM AG (AGRICULTURAL) TO R-1-S (SPECIAL SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) ZONING; ESTABLISHING A PENALTY; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, notice of a hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission was sent to real property owners within 200 feet of the property herein described at least 10 days before such hearing; and, WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing before the City Council was published in a newspaper of general circulation in the City at least 15 days before such hearing; and, WHEREAS, public hearings to zone the property herein described were held before both the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council, and the Planning and Zoning Commission has heretofore made a recommendation concerning the zone change; and, WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion that the zone change herein effectuated furthers the purpose of zoning as set forth in the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and is in the best interest of the citizens of the City of North Richland Hills; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS: Section 1: THAT the Comprehensive Plan, the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and the zoning map of the City of North Richland Hills are hereby amended by rezoning a 2.0075 acre tract of land located in the City of North Richland Hills, Tarrant County, Texas, more particularly described in the legal description attached hereto as Exhibit A from AG (Agricultural) to R-1-S (Special Single Family Residential) zoning. Section 2: Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance as amended hereby shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon final conviction thereof fined in an amount not to exceed Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00). Each day any such violation shall be allowed to continue shall constitute a separate violation and punishable hereunder. Section 3: The City Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to cause the publication of the descriptive caption and penalty clauses of this ordinance as an alternative method of publication provided by law. Section 4: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately after passage. AND IT IS SO ORDAINED. PASSED AND APPROVED on this 11th day of January, 2010. CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS By: Oscar Trevino, Mayor ATTEST: Patricia Hutson, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: George A. Staples, City Attorney APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: John Pitstick, Planning & Development Director EXHIBIT A DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY TO BE CI"IANGED TO R1S ZCININGr SITUATED in the City of North Richland Hills, Tarrant County, Texas and. being a i~ract of land out of the Stephen Richardson. Survey, Abstract No. 1266, said tract being a portion of that 113 acre parcel of land conveyed to H. N. Howe by deed recorded in Volume 3579,. Page 1.66 of the Deed Records of Tarrant County, Texas {I~.R.T.C.T.), said tract also being known as Lot 3, Block D of Green Valley Country Estates, (an unrecorded plan, said tract. also being the .same Tract conveyed to Shaun Spooner by deed recorded in ~oiume 15532, Page 2D9 of the D.R.T.C.T., said tract being herein mare particularly described by metes and bounds as follows: BEGINNING at a %" Iran rod. found at the northwest property corner of the said .Spooner tract, said point being located by deed call to be South OQ°16'00" West l Ob2.00 feet and North 88°20'00" West 411.90 feet from the northeast property corner cif the said 113 acre Howe tract, said beginning point also being the northeast property earner of a tract of Land conveyed to Elaine 11EIarie M+cCal.lion by deed:recorded in Volume 12707, Page 21,46 of the D.R.T.C.T.; THENCE, South. 88°04'51" East, along the north property line of the said Spooner tract and along the south property line of a tract of land conveyed to City of North Richland Hills by deed as recorded in Volume 10848, Page 1525 of the D.R.T.C.T., 205,.89 feet to a ~" uon rod found at the northwest corner of Lot 1, Block 1 of Forest Grove, being an addition to the City of North Richland Dills according to the plat recorded in Cabinet A, Slide 28 I2 of the Plat Records of Tarraaat County, Texas; THENCE, South 00°29'40" East, along the east property line of the. said. Spooner firact artd along the west property line of tYte said Lot 1, 33.91 feet to a ~" iron rod found. at the southwest property corner of the said L.ot 1, said point also being on the north right-of way line afContinental Trail; THENCE, South 75°32'55" West,. along the south. property Tine of the said Spooner tract and along the said rigbt of-way line, 2.13.17 feet to a }~2' iron rod' found at the southeast property corner of the said McCallinn tract; THENCE,1`torth 00°20'4" West, along the west property line of the said Spooner tract and the east property line of the said McCallion tract, 454.00 feet to the i~OTNT OF BEGiNI~tING; The tract of land being herein. described. contains 2.0075 acres (87,446 sq, #1;.} of'land. m W Z Z O N ~~W~&~~ hW ` = r' ~' ~ It Za`..a~ ,~~~~ ,^ ~z~ ~ 9 ~l 3 Yy $ ~ ~' y ~e,p ~,a +~ ,tE ~ ~ ~ ~ia ~R~ ~. r ~, ~ n u~p. xa_.gq43'~~,.J' ~yy M ~~y"+~~;.~€a ~~ ~'~~ 'y~~y~ ~ a L~~z~~"N ~II~ ~yA ~~ ,g~~~•1~ 6a.17 ~}.V~ '~~'~~ g ~ Td ~ ~~ a! % UJ~'Q ca4W ~~ 1i y, `.x' `~ .~ R o ~ Gy C~ 4 4 y 9 .J ~ ~ (R 11 C ~ ~ 4 ~ ~ ~ yyyqyy~ ~y5 ~Q g~j ~gyj NFU{ iygl gyp 1.1 d ~ Ll ~ yj i ppg ~.. ~i~ A ~ ~' ~ ~~~ ~~ y^~Vt ~ ~.EE6 W~ 1,~ N ~ ~L'~W ~3~~ t~~~{~7{~~fIE lq ~vSq fill ~AY~# ~~.~ F• ~ R~~6j ~*.~ ~Y:~ ~~' ~.~ ~r,~ 2 ~ ~ ;ri~~ ~l'!'1~~;J' 7~ y. ~L:c ~S ~:E ~;t ~~'~~~~ 5~~9c: ~.5 .~~ t=.~:Cb a !-at ~ ~A j ~ ~!~ ~;~~ -~ 7{~g~ ~~ u- ~ ,, 1 ~ ~ ~ ~, ~~ ~•~ ,~ ,,~~ ` _~ Sr i ° c'S 'i ~ ,,f < t 6' ~~ ~~ t ~ q ~ 9 ~~3$~ t 4' Aso r ~ 1 i ~r ~'~. `1 ~ ~ e 4 j ~ S ".gtr fit; , ~#~".. v ~ / r ~ ~ ~ i ~ ~1 iT~ i ~~ 1 ~ , ~~ y~ ~' J f J f- ',, 1 ~ s ~~- __ ° ; • ,,~t i ~ °~ ,,i, s ~ ~• 1 V_ ~~ ~ K ~ o ~~ `e , fit, '~ u~y ~~, a ~ ~i i ~ ~ S ~: } u ~ 1~ ~ ~ ; ~~;~ ,t ~ ~ r ~ __"144 ~ ~t~ ~~ ~•~. ~, ` , ,,, ~ ; `~ ~~ ~ \ ti ~ ~ ~' ~~ 1 I ,1 ~ t \ ~~yd $ ~ ,1 ~aA ~~ ;~ J~~b~S9 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~l Y ~ ~ ~ } ~ ~ ~~~ ~ ~^ ~ «.... EXCERPT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 17, 2009 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING ZC 2009-11 Public Hearing and Consideration of a Request from Shaun Spooner for a Zoning Change from AG -Agricultural to R-1-S -Special Single Family Residential for Tract 1 B5, Abstract 1266 (located at 7417 Continental Trail - 2 acres.) Chairman Shiflet opened the Public Hearing at 7:02 p.m. Eric Spooner, 5606 Guadalajara Drive, came forward with a request for the zoning change and stated the purpose was that they intended to demolish the existing home and build a new single family home. Eric Wilhite stated this is a zoning change request from AG to R-1-S and there is a final plat running concurrently with this request. He said Mr. Spooner intends to demolish the existing home and rebuild a new single family. The zoning change request meets the subdivision rules and regulations and staff recommends approval. Chairman Shiflet asked if anyone wished to speak for or against the request. There being none he closed the Public Hearing. APPROVED Mark Haynes motioned to approve ZC 2009-11, seconded by Don Bowen. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: City Secretary Council Meeting Date: 1-11-2010 Presented by: Agenda No. D.0 Subject: PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT Items to follow do not require a public hearing CITY OF NORTH R/CHLAND HILLS Department: Planning and Development Council Meeting Date: 1-11-2010 Presented by: Eric Wilhite Agenda No. D.1 Subject: FP 2009-08 Consideration of a Request from Shaun Spooner to Approve a Final Plat of Lot 2, Block 1, Forest Grove Addition (located at 7417 Continental Trail - 2 acres.) Case Summary: The applicant is requesting approval of a final plat for this 2 acre tract. The subject tract is similar to several other tracts along Continental Trail that may have residential structures located on them but have never been platted or zoned from agricultural to a residential zoning classification. The property owner's intent is to demolish the existing residential structure located on the property and construct a new residential structure on the existing slab. Because of the new construction of the primary structure, the sub-division ordinance requires that the property be platted. The proposed plat request will meet the required lot width and the minimum lot square footage required for the R-1-S zoning district that is being requested concurrently with this request. A majority of the northern half of the property is floodplain and falls within the Little Bear Creek Corridor. No new accessory structures will be permitted in this area. Current Zoning: AG-(agricultural) with R-1-S -(special single family) being requested concurrently with this plat request. Thoroughfare Plan: The lot has frontage on Continental Trail, a local street with 60 feet of right of way. Comprehensive Plan: The Comprehensive Plan depicts low density residential uses for this area. The proposed lot corresponds to the plan. Staff Review: The Development Review Committee has reviewed the plat and has determined that it complies with both the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances. This plat did not require a preliminary plat or engineering plans for any public infrastructure and was therefore a Short Form Final Plat. The city's engineer has determined that the developer will be required to assume 100% of the required public infrastructure improvements for this lot. Staff Recommendation: Approval of FP 2009-08. Planning & Zoning Commission Recommendation: Approved by a 5-0 vote. Review Schedule: Application: 11/6/09 Final Hearing: 1 /11 /10 Staff Review: 3 weeks Applicant Revision Time: 2 weeks Scheduling Time: 4 weeks Total Review Time: 9 weeks r LOCATION MAP w~ W Y V~ O "' ~ ~ t ~` ~ 1 ~ ~1 ti' ~-~__ ', \5 5 r _~ ~~_~- 5 '1 .~ r~ ~~ ~~-; ' . ti , ti ~ ~. . . . , ti . . . . . t~ ' ;Little.Bear. 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J .~ i It ~, ~ ~ ~_ i l •, JrJ ~, `i l , e ~~~ i ~JS c~! q, o J ~~a ~. ~ ~y ~ s a ~ ~~ l ^.~._ ,yes n ~~ ~~ •. ~ .~y ~~ Yr ~, ~. ~ ° :r ?N E ~- EXCERPT FROM THE MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 17, 2009 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING FP 2009-08 Consideration of a Request from Shaun Spooner to Approve a Final Plat of Lot 2, Block 1, Forest Grove Addition (located at 7417 Continental Trail - 2 acres.) Eric Spooner came forward with a request for final plat stating the land had never been platted previously and they intend to build their new single family home. APPROVED Dianna Madar motioned to approve FP 2008-08, seconded by Don Bowen. The motion carried unanimously (5-0). CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: City Secretary Council Meeting Date: 1-11-2010 Presented by: Agenda No. E.0 Subject: PUBLIC WORKS CITY OF NORTH R/CHLAND HILLS Department: Public Works Council Meeting Date: 01-11-2010 Presented by: Gregory VanNieuwenhuize Agenda No. E.1 Subject: PW 2010-002 Approve a Revised Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County for the Partial Funding of Construction of the North Tarrant Parkway Project On December 14, 2009, the City Council approved an Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County which stipulated the terms for the City of North Richland Hills ("NRH") receiving up to $14,095,000 of Tarrant County bond funds towards the construction of the current North Tarrant Parkway Project ("Project"). While the Project is a joint project with the City of Keller ("Keller"), very early on the cities agreed that NRH would be the "lead city" in regards to the execution of contracts and agreements. The Project's contract documents included a "base project" and a list of alternates. The base project was divided into two (2) sections - a Keller base bid project and an NRH base bid project. While the entire Project will be constructed to accommodate 6 lanes of "thru" traffic, divided by a median, the Keller base bid project identifies the pavement section between Rufe Snow Drive and the Keller/NRH city limits (at Little Bear Creek Park) to be pavement marked for 4 lanes of "thru" traffic. (The NRH section will always maintain 6 lanes of "thru" traffic.) Keller specified their lane configurations as a compromise to some of their residents who did not want 6 lanes of "thru" traffic in their section east of Rufe Snow Drive until such time that 6 lanes of "thru" traffic would be warranted which is anticipated to occur in a few years. The Project's Bid Opening was on December 18, 2009. The bids were very attractive and staff projects recommending a bid award at the City Council's January 25, 2010 regularly scheduled meeting. While it will be the NRH City Council that actually enters into the construction contract, Keller requested that their City Council be allowed to review the bids and the alternates relative to Keller at their January 5, 2010 City Council Meeting and for NRH to not award a construction contract until after this date. Presently, Section I (Project Description) of the Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County states, "This project will widen North Tarrant Parkway from two lanes to six lanes divided between Whitley Road and Davis Boulevard." Consequently, this wording does not allow Keller to accommodate their lane configuration compromise with their residents. The Keller staff has discussed this situation with Tarrant County's Transportation Department staff who have no objections to Keller's 4 lane configuration east of Rufe Snow Drive. However, in order to accommodate Keller's 4 lane configuration, Tarrant County is requiring a formal revision to the existing Interlocal Agreement and for both parties (NRH City Council and Tarrant County Commissioners Court) to approve the revision. Tarrant County has indicated that they will place the appropriate "revision document" on their Commissioners Court Agenda for their January 12, 2010 Meeting. Tarrant County has indicated that they will not authorize the expenditure of their funds for the Project as bid until the revision has been approved by both parties. For this reason and in an effort to have construction begin as soon as possible, staff is requesting that the City Council grant the City Manager the authority to execute the revised document. Such action will allow for the Council to award a construction contract at the January 25, 2010 Council Meeting and for construction to begin as soon as possible. The revision(s) to the Interlocal Agreement will not affect the funding required of NRH; the revision(s) are only necessary to accommodate Keller's lane configuration compromise with their residents. Recommendation: Approve the revisions to the existing Interlocal Agreement with Tarrant County for the partial funding of construction of the North Tarrant Parkway Project and authorize the City Manager to execute the appropriate documents. 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A motion is required to remove the item from the table before discussion and consideration of the item. In the spirit of ensuring quality economic growth along jurisdictional borders, the cities of North Richland Hills, Haltom City, and Richland Hills, in addition to Birdville Independent School District, have agreed to meet on a voluntary basis with a focus on initiatives aimed at the revitalization of neighborhoods, businesses and infrastructure. These initiatives, which support the Council goals of Quality Community Development & Revitalization and Positive City Image, have been organized into a set of broad based, long term goals based upon the following overarching areas: • Quality Neighborhoods • Business Development • Infrastructure Recommendation: To approve Resolution No. 2009-042 NiZH RESOLUTION NO. 2009-042 WHEREAS, the cities of North Richland Hills, Haltom City, Richland Hills and Watauga, in addition to Birdville Independent School District, agree to meet on a voluntary basis with a focus on cooperative interlocal initiatives; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to focus those initiatives on the growth and revitalization of neighborhoods, businesses and infrastructure; NOW THEREFORE; BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS: SECTION 1. The "Cooperative Interlocal Neighborhoods, Businesses adopted by reference. Goals for Growth and Revitalization of and Infrastructure" attached hereto are AND IT IS SO RESOLVED. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 11th day of January, 2010. CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS By: ATTEST: Patricia Hutson, City Secretary Oscar Trevino, Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: George A. Staples, City Attorney APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: Craig Hulse, Economic Development Director Cooperative Interlocal Goals for the Growth and Revitalization of Neighborhoods, Businesses and Infrastructure South of Mid-Cities Boulevard 1.0 Quality Neighborhoods: The neighborhoods south of Mid-Cities Boulevard will be vigorous, thriving residential areas appealing to a wide range of families 1.1 Evaluate the feasibility to adopt common neighborhood street maintenance standards between North Richland Hills, Richland Hills and Haltom City 1.2 Evaluate feasibility of common city codes that promote proper upkeep of residential property (ie. landscaping, roofing, siding, etc.) between North Richland Hills, Richland Hills and Haltom City 1.3 Maintain and/or improve the following household occupancy rates within a proposed revised Multi Cities target area Owner Occupied (maintain/increase) - 53.1 Vacancy (reduce) - 8.4% 1.4 All students will exceed State and National Standards in all subjects. 2.0 Business development will be based in a way that supports the growth of diverse and thriving local neighborhoods. 2.1 Implement a Multi Cities program that provides technical and financial assistance to businesses for renovations or restorations to their physical appearance along Blvd. 26, Glenview, Rufe Snow and Denton Hwy, and Belknap (5 business properties per year in each participating city -mirror current NRH B.1. G. program) 2.2 Consider adoption of common city codes that promote proper upkeep of business property (ie. facades, signage, parking, street access, etc.) between North Richland Hills, Richland Hills and Haltom City 2.3 Identify joint sites that have redevelopment opportunities 2.4 Evaluate and identify new businesses not currently in the areas 3.0 Infrastructure will be developed in a way that creates attractive residential neighborhoods and encourages the growth of supportive business. 3.1 Pursue State legislation that allows adjoining cities that fall along redevelopment corridors to participate in joint TIF districts to coordinate and align public improvements (Example: NRH TIF #7 to combine with Richland Hills TIF district along Blvd. 26) 3.2 Enhance current `Blvd. 26 Association' signage with the goal being to re- brand not only the Blvd., but the surrounding neighborhoods as a special/historical district, including: Streets -Rufe Snow, Glenview, Denton Hwy, and Belknap Golf Courses -Iron Horse & Diamond Oaks 3.3 Implement joint streetscape improvements that celebrate the district and surrounding neighborhoods (median landscaping, lighting, gateways, sidewalk improvements, etc.) Streets -Blvd. 26, Rufe Snow Glenview, Denton Hwy, and Belknap 3.4 Develop neighborhood gateway identities at major points of neighborhood entry 7 gateway structure each year from each participating city 3.5 Complete BISD Facilities Plan in regard to replacement of aging School facilities 4.0 The participation and collaboration of city and schools districts and the chamber of commerce will focus on interlocal efforts that support the mutual development and revitalization of existing neighborhoods and their supportive business establishments. 4.1 Evaluate the feasibility of developing a joint public facility that caters to the participating Multi Cities that can serve as a hub for community services (after school day care, recreation facility, conference facilities, etc.) Example -NRH owned Food Lion; a building on Blvd 26 in Richland Hills, rail station area at Haltom City 4.2 Redefine and broaden the scope of the current `Blvd. 26 Association' to include representation from residents, cities, BISD and the chamber. Currently only existing businesses along the Boulevard 26 corridor 4.3 Develop program to assist current or new owners in the purchasing and/or providing residential improvements in existing neighborhoods 4.4 A marketing plan will be developed and implemented far this protect Map of Area °.' w rX .~ .. 'i r G- V F 4 i m .•; Y C • c O 4 ~~ rotes ,.~¢ „~ ~, aun fi..a !` A u~~~7 C;rtla& T.J °fij ~.,*'~'~' Prf ~. 3aryr,,` ;i~ z c f _ Ywiyaliwi !t " W`y~1 1! tilp:r ~'~ ~ ~ v s ~, +~ .~ ~/ G roar ~ Gun*;,e' Ora '~,A'~,~", ~ , :~ w-- 5~~t a ti 11 ~~ CITY OF NORTH R/CHLAND HILLS Department: Finance Council Meeting Date: 1-11-2010 Presented by: Larry Koonce Agenda No. F.2 Subject: PU 2010-001 Approve the Purchase of City Vehicles from Five Star Ford in the Amount of $88,314.25 and Holiday Chevrolet in the Amount of $206,918.75 In the FY 2009/2010 approved budget, Council allocated $279,450 for replacement of twelve (12) City vehicles for the Police, Fire, Public Works, and Parks Departments. An additional $23,084 was collected from insurance to be used in the replacement of a wrecked '/2 ton pickup truck for the Fire Department and a wrecked 3/4 ton pickup truck for the Public Works Department for a total of $302,534 to purchase fourteen (14) vehicles. Notice of the City's intent to bid was advertised in local newspapers, as required by State statute and posted on the City's website. Twenty (20) vendors were contacted and invited to participate in this bid process. Bid specifications were viewed on the City's website by twenty one (21) additional vendors. Six (6) bids were received from the following vendors: Caldwell Country Henna Chevrolet Holiday Chevrolet Reliable Chevrolet Sam Pack Five Star Ford Vandergriff Chevrolet Three of these vendors have contracts in place with the State of Texas and/or Houston Galveston Area Council and they submitted pricing based on these contracts for the City to compare. The inter-local contract pricing came in lower than the pricing submitted for RFB 10-011 because of the volume of sales though these inter-local contracts. Five Star Holiday Caldwell Caldwell VENDOR Five Star Ford State Holiday Chevrolet County County NAME Ford Contract Chevrolet State Chevrolet HGAC RFB 10-011 Pricing RFB 10-011 Contract RFB 10-011 Contract Pricin pricin `Description QTY Unit Unit Unit Urllt Unit Unit Police Package Chevy Tahoe or 5 ea No Bid No Bid $30,615.00 $30,495.75 $30,746.00 $30,556.00 E ual Chevy Malibu LS 2 ea $17,118.00 $15,974.92 $18,545.00 Not on State $18,940.00 $18,534.00 Sedan or Equal Contract Model Fusion Fusion Malibu Malibu Malibu Chevy Colorado 4 ea $11,430.00 $12,897.73 $13,610.00 Not on $14,886.00 $14,327.00 Pickup or Equal State Ranger does Ranger does Contract Model not meet not meet Colorado Colorado Colorado specs. specs Five Star Holiday Caldwell Caldwell VENDOR Five Star Ford State Holiday Chevrolet County County NAME Ford RFB 10-011 Contract Chevrolet RFB 10-011t State Contract Chevrolet HGAC Contract Pricing Pricin RFB 10-011 pricin Description QTY Unit Unit Unit Unit Unit 'Unit Chevy Silverado C2500 Pickup or a $18,989.00 $19,714.20 $22,060.00 Not on State $21,646.00 $21,420.00 Equal e Contract F250 does Model not meet F250 Silverado Silverado Silverado s ecs. Chevy Silverado C1500 Pickup or a $15,954.00 $16,936.01 $17,160.00 Not on State $19,368.00 $17,798.00 Equal e Contract F150 does Model not meet F150 Silverado Silverado Silverado s ecs. Chevy Silverado C2500 Pickup or a $19,289.00 $19,714.20 $22,160.00 Not on State $22,091.00 $21,488.00 Equal e Contract F250 does Model not meet F250 Silverado Silverado Silverado s ecs. While the Five Star Ford RFB 10-011 bids for the full-size pickups (1/2 ton and 3/4 ton) did not include the required warranty, the Five Star Ford bid utilizing the State contract for these vehicles does provide the warranty and all necessary specifications. The Five Star Ford bid, utilizing the State contract, provides the best pricing meeting specifications and is the recommended bid for these vehicles. The Ford Ranger pickup did not meet the bid specifications for engine size or for the carrying and towing capacity required for the medium duty pickups. A minor variance in power and capacity could warrant utilizing the pre-approved State Contract in order to capture additional savings. In this instance, the differences are substantial and the recommendation is to purchase the Chevy Colorado from Holiday Chevrolet. Henna Chevrolet submitted the lowest bid on the Police Package Tahoes, but withdrew the bid because it did not include the required warranty. Therefore, Holiday Chevrolet submitted the lowest bid meeting specifications. The Police Department will receive five (5) Police Package Tahoes and one (1) Fusion. The Fire Department will receive one (1) '/2 ton pickup and one (1) 3/4 ton pickup. The Parks Department will receive one (1) Fusion and the Public Works Department will receive four (4) Colorado pickups and one (1) 3/4 ton pickup. Recommendation: To approve the purchase of City Vehicles from Five Star Ford in the Amount of $88,314.25 and Holiday Chevrolet in the Amount of $206,918.75 CITY OF NORTH R/CHLAND HILLS Department: City Manager's Office Presented by: Elizabeth Reining Council Meeting Date: 1-11-2010 Agenda No. F.3 Subject: GN 2010-001 Authorize the City Manager to Sign Grant Agreement with the Department of Energy for the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program - Resolution No. 2010-001 The City of North Richland Hills was allocated $584,900 in federal stimulus money through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program (EECBG) in early 2009. In June, the City submitted a list of projects to be included in the EECBG program. Projects include energy improvements to city facilities, residences and area businesses. In November, staff received notification from the Department of Energy, the federal agency in charge of the EECBG program, that the submitted projects were approved. In the time since notification staff has begun to prepare an implementation plan. If City Council approves the resolution, staff will begin the projects. Specific projects include: Window replacement - $25, 000 This project will replace inefficient windows at the Public Works Service Center and Facilities and Construction Building with "Low E" windows and seal the buildings, walls from wind, heat and cold. Simple Household Energy Conservation Tools - $5, 000 This project will have city staff members hand out coupons for energy efficient items at city sponsored events. Eligible items will include compact fluorescent light bulbs, air- conditioning and heating system filters, low-flow showerheads, faucet aerators and water heater wraps. Green BIG - $24, 000 This project will expand the successful BIG program for eligible energy efficiency improvements. Fire Department Vehicles Shoreline Power - $9, 000 This project will add shoreline power to the fire training facility. This will allow vehicles parked at the facility to plug in to the facility's power source to run on board vehicle electrical equipment and not have the vehicles' engines run. Solar Power School Zone Beacon Upgrades-$180, 000 This project will finish upgrading the City's school zone flashing beacons with solar power. There are an estimated 40 beacons that need to be upgraded. Long Term Energy Efficiency-$120, 000 This project will help lower income residents make energy improvements to their homes. The City will help residents replace/renovate/repair inefficient hot water heaters, furnaces, air conditioning units, refrigerators, wall insulation and windows. De-lamp City buildings - $49, 000 This project will replace 1,500 light fixtures throughout city facilities from 4 bulb ballasts to 2 bulb ballasts. This has been tested at the Facilities and Construction Building and proven successful at reducing electricity bills. Green Tenant Improvements- $23, 900 This project would provide grants to area businesses to make energy improvements at their locations. It is similar to Green BIG project discussed earlier but designed for larger businesses. Conversion of conventional power to solar power for City Entry Signs and Irrigation Controllers-$70, 000 This project will change the seven remaining city entry way signs from conventional energy sources to solar power. Installation of a Solar Photovoltaic System at the Dan Echols Senior Center - $57, 000 This project will place solar panels on Dan Echols Senior Center. Automatic li hc~ting controls - $22, 000 This project will replace conventional wall switches with motion sensing wall switches in all city facilities. Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2010-001 Ni~H RESOLUTION NO. 2010-001 WHEREAS, The City of North Richland Hills, Texas possesses legal authority to apply for and accept funds administered by the Department of Energy for the Energy Efficient and Conservation Block Grant Program; and, WHEREAS, The City Council of North Richland Hills finds it in the best interest of the citizens of North Richland Hills to accept funds to create energy efficiencies for the City, its residents and businesses; and, WHEREAS, The City Manager is authorized to sign the grant agreement with the Department of Energy for the Energy Efficient and Conservation Block Grant Program and to accept, reject, alter, or terminate such grant on behalf of the City of North Richland Hills, and WHEREAS, The City Manager is authorized to allocate funds made in advance of anticipation of reimbursement from the Department of Energy. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of North Richland Hills approves execution of the grant agreement with Department of Energy for the Energy Efficient and Conservation Block Grant Program in the amount not to exceed $584,900. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 11th day of January, 2010. CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS By: Oscar Trevino, Mayor ATTEST: Patricia Hutson, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: George A. Staples, City Attorney CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: City Secretary Presented by: Council Meeting Date: 1-11-2010 Agenda No. G.0 Subject: EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS No items for this category. CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: City Secretary Council Meeting Date: 1-11-2010 Presented by: Agenda No. H.0 Subject: INFORMATION AND REPORTS NCH CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS MEMO TO: Mayor & Council FROM: Mary Peters, Public Information Officer SUBJECT: Change to January 11, 2010 Council Meeting Announcements DATE: January 11, 2010 Mayor & Council, On Agenda Item H.1 Announcements, the first item listed is an announcement for the annual Parenting Workshop at the NRH Recreation Center. We learned late last week, after the agenda packets had been completed, that the Parenting Workshop has been canceled due to unforeseen scheduling and planning challenges. We have removed this item from the presentation slides and request that Councilman Welch skip this item when he makes the announcements tonight. No action is needed by the Council. We simply wanted to make everyone aware of the change. Please let me know should you have any questions. Respectfully Submitt d, r ~~ -~ Mary Peters Public Infor ion Officer City of North Richland Hills CITY OF NORTH R/CHLAND H/LLS Department: City Secretary Presented by: Councilman Tim Welch Council Meeting Date: 1-11-2010 Agenda No. H.1 Subject: Announcements -Councilman Welch Announcements Join us at the NRH Public Library each Saturday for free family films. Movies are shown in the Community Room starting at 2 p.m. Free popcorn is 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 2010 weddings, graduation parties, retirement parties, receptions and more. To make a reservation for your next special event, call 817-485-6666. Kudos Korner Every Council Meeting, we spotlight our employees for the great things they do. Darla Paschall, City Secretary's Office - A note was received from a local funeral chapel thanking Darla for assisting with a burial transit permit on her day off. She went above and beyond and her efforts were greatly appreciated, the note said. CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Department: City Secretary Presented by: Councilman Tim Welch Council Meeting Date: 1-11-2010 Agenda No. H.1 Subject: Announcements -Councilman Welch Announcements The Parks & Recreation Department and the Birdville Council of PTA's will host a free parenting seminar at the Recreation Center on Saturday, January 23rd. Pre-registration is required. For more information, please call the Recreation Center 817-427-6600. Join us at the NRH Public Library each Saturday for free family films. Movies are shown in the Community Room starting at 2 p.m. Free popcorn is 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 2010 weddings, graduation parties, retirement parties, receptions and more. To make a reservation for your next special event, call 817-485-6666. Kudos Korner Every Council Meeting, we spotlight our employees for the great things they do. Darla Paschall, City Secretary's Office - A note was received from a local funeral chapel thanking Darla for assisting with a burial transit permit on her day off. She went above and beyond and her efforts were greatly appreciated, the note said. CITY OF NORTH R/CHLAND HILLS Department: City Secretary Council Meeting Date: 1-11-2010 Presented by: Agenda No. H.2 Subject: Adjournment