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Home My WebLink AboutCC 2010-04-12 Minutes 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 — APRIL 12, 2010 WORK SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the 12th day of April, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Workroom 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 Mike Curtis Managing Director Vickie Loftice Managing Director Patricia Hutson 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 Craig Hulse Economic Development Director Greg VanNieuwenhuize Assistant Public Works Director Tim Doyle Fleet Services Superintendent Andy Kancel Assistant Police Chief Mike Hamlin Assistant Police Chief Jamie Brockway Purchasing Manager CaII to Order Mayor Trevino called the work session to order at 6:00 p.m. A.1 Discuss Items from Regular City Council Meeting There were no questions from Council. City Council Minutes April 12, 2010 Page 2 A.2 IR 2010 -025 Discuss Economic Development Strategic Plan Mr. Craig Hulse, Economic Development Director, presented a PowerPoint presentation on a possible update to the 2003 Economic Development Strategic Plan. The plan has not been updated since its creation. While the plan includes ongoing strategies and actions that continue to support Council's Goals and Actions, Staff is seeking direction from the Council on an update to the plan. The objective of an update would be to validate, revise and reprioritize existing goals and actions. Staff advised Council of recommended steps to update the plan and requested feedback on 1) the need to update the Plan; 2) the process and 3) specific individuals who should be stakeholders and included in the effort. After a brief discussion, the consensus of the Council was to integrate the update with the Council's January 2011 Goals Work Session and obtain input from the Economic Development group after the Goals Work Session and before adoption by Council. A.3 IR 2010 -026 Discuss Cities Aggregation Power Project Legislative Efforts Pertaining to the Sunset Commission's Review of the Public Utility Commission and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas Ms. Karen Bostic, Assistant City Manager, presented a PowerPoint presentation explaining a request from the Cities Aggregation Power Project's (CAPP) Board of Directors to member cities to approve a resolution in support of their legislative agenda. The CAPP Board has voted to authorize certain legislative efforts pertaining to the Sunset Commission's review of the Public Utility Commission (PUC) and the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT). CAPP has formulated recommendations for the Sunset Advisory Commission as it conducts its PUC and ERCOT reviews. Their recommendations are intended to improve competition in the electric marketplace by making the PUC and ERCOT more accountable to consumers by limiting market power and by creating competitive options for all customers. CAPP will recommend legislative action related to the Sunset Commission's examination of both the PUC and ERCOT. Ms. Bostic gave an overview of the legislative changes proposed by the CAPP Board and advised if Council supported the changes, an item would be placed on a future agenda for approval. Council was also advised that in lieu of approving the resolution, Council could opt for the City Manager to send a letter. After discussion, Council directed Staff to bring their recommendations of legislative efforts to support to an upcoming council work session for Council consensus and then instead of Council approving a resolution the City Manager will send a letter to CAPP. A.4 IR 2010 -027 Canvass Date for May 8, 2010 Election Ms. Patricia Hutson, City Secretary, advised Council that in compliance with State law the canvass of the May 8 General election has been set for Monday, May 17 at 6:00 City Council Minutes April 12, 2010 Page 3 p.m. The Crime District Board of Directors will also meet at 5:45 p.m. on May 17 to canvass the Special Election for the Crime District. B.0 EXECUTIVE SESSION - The City Council may enter into closed Executive Session to discuss the following as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code No items for this category. C.0 Adjournment Mayor Trevino announced at 6:35 p.m. that the Council would adjourn to the regular Council meeting. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING A.0 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order April 12, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL 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: Mark Hindman City Manager Jared Miller Assistant City Manager Karen Bostic Assistant City Manager Mike Curtis Managing Director Vickie Loftice Managing Director Patricia Hutson City Secretary George Staples Attorney City Council Minutes April 12, 2010 Page 4 A.1 INVOCATION Mayor Pro Tem Turnage gave the invocation. A.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Cub Scout Pack 525, Den 4 led the pledge of allegiance. A.3 SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S) PROCLAMATION CELEBRATING THE 35TH ANNIVERSARY OF CLAYTON YOUTH ENRICHMENT SERVICES (CLAYTON YES!) Councilman Lombard presented proclamation to Robert Duke, Executive Director, and Kimberly Coleman, Board of Directors member of Clayton Youth Enrichment Services (Clayton YES!) in recognition of their 35 anniversary of providing youth enrichment activities in the community. A.4 SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S) - PROCLAMATION FOR CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH PRESENTED BY COUNCILMAN LEWIS Councilman Lewis presented proclamation recognizing Child Abuse Prevention Month to Ms. Nancy Hagan, Executive Director for Alliance for Children. A.4 CITIZENS PRESENTATION None. A.5 REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None. City Council Minutes April 12, 2010 Page 5 B.0 APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED B.1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MARCH 22, 2010 CITY COUNCIL MEETING B.2 GN 2010 -023 AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -008 TO ESTABLISH EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS FOR MAY 8, 2010 ELECTION - RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -017 B.3 PU 2010 -008 RENEW BID NO. 09 -014 TOPSOIL, SAND AND FLEXBASE MATERIAL TO MULTIPLE VENDORS B.4 PW 2010 -017 APPROVE A PUBLIC RIGHT -OF -WAY USE AGREEMENT (NATURAL GAS PIPELINE CROSSING) WITH ENTERPRISE TEXAS PIPELINE, LLC, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A 30 -INCH DIAMETER GAS PIPELINE WITHIN ONYX DRIVE SOUTH RIGHT -OF -WAY B.5 PW 2010 -018 APPROVE A PUBLIC RIGHT -OF -WAY USE AGREEMENT (NATURAL GAS PIPELINE CROSSING) WITH TEXAS MIDSTREAM GAS SERVICES, LLC, FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A 24 -INCH DIAMETER GAS PIPELINE WITHIN ONYX DRIVE SOUTH RIGHT -OF -WAY B.6 PU 2010 -009 AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF AN AERIAL BUCKET TRUCK FROM PHILPOTT MOTORS FLEET IN THE AMOUNT $129,121 COUNCILMAN WHITSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. MAYOR PRO TEM TURNAGE SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. PUBLIC HEARINGS No items for this category. PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT No items for this category. City Council Minutes April 12, 2010 Page 6 PUBLIC WORKS E.1 PW 2010 -016 AWARD A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO BROCKETTE /DAVIS /DRAKE, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $44,500.00 FOR THE BROOKHAVEN DRIVE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS (DR0902) APPROVED Mr. Gregory VanNieuwenhuize, Assistant Public Works Director, presented the item. Staff is requesting approval of a contract in the amount of $44,500 with Brockette /Davis /Drake, Inc for the Brookhaven Drive Drainage Improvements project. The project is one of twelve drainage projects identified in the 2009 -10 Capital Projects Budget. Eight of these projects address drainage issues exposed by the significant storm events in the Spring and Summer of 2007. The project consists of the engineering design of a storm drainage system beginning at /around an existing culvert under Brookview Drive (approximately 150' east of Stonybrooke Drive), traversing west along Brookview Drive, north along Stonybrooke Drive, and west along Brookhaven Drive to the end of street. Council inquired if this was the neighborhood that had previously expressed to Council their concerns with drainage. Mr. Curtis advised it was the same neighborhood, but not the same area; the drainage for the project will not discharge into the specific channel of concern. COUNCILMAN WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE PW 2010 -016, AWARDING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO BROCKETTE/DAVIS /DRAKE, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $44,500 FOR THE BROOKHAVEN DRIVE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS (ST0902) AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT. COUNCILMAN LOMBARD SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0. GENERAL ITEMS F.1 GN 2010 -025 AWARD A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH SCHRICKEL, ROLLINS AND ASSOCIATES (SRA) IN THE AMOUNT OF $197,500 FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATED TO THE FOOD SERVICES BUILDING AND THE 2011 NEW ATTRACTION AT NRH2O APPROVED City Council Minutes April 12, 2010 Page 7 Mr. Joe Pack, Capital Projects Superintendent, presented the item. Staff is recommending approval of a contract in the amount of $197,500 with Schrickel, Rollins and Associates for two new NRH2O Capital Improvement Program projects identified as "Food Services Building" and "New Attraction 2011". The contract will include the design of a new water park attraction and a new food services building to be generally located in the southwest area of the park between the Accelerator and west property line and in the vicinity of the Hopper. COUNCILMAN SAPP MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2010 -025, AWARDING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH SCHRICKEL, ROLLINS AND ASSOCIATES IN THE AMOUNT OF $197,500 FOR THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES RELATED TO THE FOOD SERVICES BUILDING AND 2011 NEW ATTRACTION FOR NR2O AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SUCH PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT. COUNCILMAN BARTH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0. EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS G.1 ACTION ON ANY ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON WORK SESSION AGENDA There were no items for this category. INFORMATION AND REPORTS H.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS Councilman Whitson made the following announcements. The Sounds of Spring Concert Series will be held each Friday from April 16th through May 7th at NRH2O. Gates open at 6 p.m. and the concerts begin at 7 p.m. Admission is FREE. Remember to bring blankets and lawn chairs. For more information, call 817- 427 -6600 or visit www.soundsnrh.com. On Saturday, April 17th, residents can get rid of unwanted bulky items during the annual Spring Community Cleanup. Items can be dropped off from 9 a.m. to noon in Parking Lot E at the Tarrant County College Northeast Campus located at 828 Harwood Road. Proof of residency must be presented. For more details, please call 817 -427- 6663. City Council Minutes April 12, 2010 Page 8 The NRH Animal Adoption & Rescue Center will host a low cost pet vaccination clinic on Saturday, April 24th from 10 am to noon at Linda Spurlock Park. Rabies vaccinations will be offered for only $5. Residents can also register their pet and get a city license tag for $7. Linda Spurlock Park is located at 6400 Glenview Dr. For more information please call 817 - 427 -6570. Kudos Korner — Dave Pendley, Planning & Development Department. An e -mail was received from a home builder thanking Dave for taking the time to provide him with information on the proper installation of Thermo -Ply Sheathing. Dave definitely saved him time and money. "I greatly appreciate your being proactive in helping educate not only me but other builders," the e-mail stated. H.2 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 7:29 p.m. • i Al .i .. J ?,�:,.." ''•N� / '�' j Oscar Trevino — Mayor n ▪ ,, .ATTESt ;" 0\ --:-/ V ro 01 i t; ef• — Patri r utson, City Secretary