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Home My WebLink AboutCC 2010-07-12 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 — JULY 12, 2010 WORK SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the 12 day of July, 2010 at 5:45 p.m. in the City Council Workroom prior to the 7:00 p.m. regular Council meeting. Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor Ken Sapp Mayor Pro Tem, Council, Place 2 John Lewis Council, Place 1 Tom Lombard Council, Place 3 Tim Barth Council, Place 4 David Whitson Council, Place 5 Scott Turnage Council, Place 6 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 Andy Kancel Assistant Police Chief Dave Pendley Chief Building Official Kyle Spooner Information Services Director Eric Wilhite Chief Planner Jimmy Cates Public Works Operations Manager Joe Pack Senior Park Planner Jamie Brockway Purchasing Manager Call to Order Mayor Trevino called the work session to order at 5:45 p.m. A.1 Discuss Items from Regular City Council Meeting There were no questions from Council. City Council Minutes July 12, 2010 Page 2 A.2 Single Family Rental Certificate of Occupancy Program Mr. Dave Pendley, Chief Building Official, discussed with Council a possible Single Family Rental Certificate Occupancy Program that would address the upkeep of single - family rental units. The program would provide for the inspection of rental units involving single family, duplex, 3 -plex and 4 -plex structures and would address interior and exterior safety and maintenance issues. Mr. Pendley discussed with Council anticipated objectives of the program and explained how Staff anticipated the program to function. Council was advised of options for possible enforcement tools. Staff requested direction from the Council on 1) whether they wished Staff to proceed with preparing an ordinance for Council's consideration, and 2) if so, did Council wish to consider other enforcement tools or exclude any proposed by Staff. Council was advised that prior to preparation of the ordinance Staff would hold a meeting with the stakeholders to receive their input. After a brief discussion by Council, Staff was directed to move forward with preparing a draft ordinance for further consideration by Council. Council also requested that the stakeholders meeting include landlords and tenants. Council expressed concerns with the water being shut -off when outgoing tenants terminate their water service. Council discussed the need for the landlord to have water service to prepare the structure for new tenants and for landscaping needs. Council will further discuss enforcement tools with the review of the draft ordinance. B.0 EXECUTIVE SESSION - The City Council may enter into closed Executive Session to discuss the following as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code B.1 Executive Session: Pursuant to Section 551.072, Texas Government Code to deliberate the purchase, exchange or value of real property at the northwest corner of the intersection of Rufe Snow Drive and Meadow Lakes Drive B.2 Executive Session: Pursuant to Section 551.071 Texas Government Code for Consultation with Attorney regarding Pending Litigation - 1) Hometown Urban Partners, Ltd. vs. City of North Richland Hills (No. 096- 236530 -09); 2) Arcadia Land Partners 25 Ltd., et al vs. City of North Richland Hills (No. 067 - 241297 -09); 3) Venue at Hometown vs. City of North Richland Hills, et al (No. 352- 237213- 09) Mayor Trevino announced at 6:18 p.m. that the Council would adjourn into Executive Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, specifically Section 551.071 for consultation with attorney regarding pending litigation — Hometown Urban Partners, Ltd. vs. City of North Richland Hills (No. 096- 236530 -09); (b) Arcadia Land Partners 25 Ltd., et al vs. City of North Richland Hills (No. 067 - 241297 -09); (c) Venue at Hometown vs. City of North Richland Hills, et al (No. 352 - 237213 -09). City Council Minutes July 12, 2010 Page 3 C.0 Adjournment Mayor Trevino announced at 6:59 p.m. that the Council would recess to the regular Council meeting. Following the regular Council meeting, Council will reconvene in the Council Work Room for the continuation of Executive Session. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING A.0 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order July 12, 2010 at 7:06 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor Ken Sapp Mayor Pro Tem, Council, Place 2 John Lewis Council, Place 1 Tom Lombard Council, Place 3 Tim Barth Council, Place 4 David Whitson Council, Place 5 Scott Turnage Council, Place 6 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 A.1 INVOCATION Councilman Lombard gave the invocation. City Council Minutes July 12, 2010 Page 4 A.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Lombard led the pledge of allegiance. A.3 SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S) Iron Horse Golf Course Recognized as the "Best Public Golf Course" by Fort Worth, Texas Magazine Mr. Jay Clements, Iron Horse Golf Course Manager, and Hagen Cleek, Eagle Golf Regional Manager North Texas Region, presented to Mayor Trevino two awards received by Iron Horse Golf Course. Iron Horse Golf Course was named the Best Public Golf Course, by Fort Worth, Texas magazine and one of the most challenging public golf courses by the Fort Worth Business Press. A.4 CITIZENS PRESENTATION Mr. Charles Cole, 6125 Riviera Drive, advised of his concerns with Tee Box Number 2 at Iron Horse Golf Course. Mr. Cole advised the grass was not being mowed below the tee box. Mr. Cole also advised of high grass at 6332 Skylark. Mr. Cole was concerned that the recreational vehicle ordinance was not being enforced. Mr. Cole expressed concerns that recreational vehicles were not parked behind fences and protruded into the streets. Mayor Trevino asked Ms. Loftice to meet with Mr. Cole and address his concerns related to the golf course. Mr. Cole was advised that a staff member would be contacting him to discuss his concerns with the recreational vehicles. A.5 REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None. B.0 APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED B.1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JUNE 16, 2010 CITY COUNCIL MEETING City Council Minutes July 12, 2010 Page 5 B.2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JUNE 28, 2010 CITY COUNCIL MEETING B.3 PU 2010 -015 AUTHORIZE AN INTER -LOCAL PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH THE INTER -LOCAL PURCHASING SYSTEM (TIPS /TAPS) B.4 PU 2010 -016 RENEW CONTRACT FOR RIGHTS -OF -WAY MOWING SERVICES WITH SIGNATURE CONTRACTING SERVICES LLC COUNCILMAN LEWIS MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. COUNCILMAN TURNAGE SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0. C.0 PUBLIC HEARINGS No items for this category. D.0 PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT Items to follow do not require a public hearing. No items for this category E.0 PUBLIC WORKS No items for this category. GENERAL ITEMS F.1 GN 2010 -051 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH TXDOT ADOPTING TXDOT'S FEDERALLY APPROVED DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM APPROVED Mr. Joe Pack, Senior Park Planner, presented the item. The funding for the Boulevard 26 Trail is through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), administered City Council Minutes July 12, 2010 Page 6 through TxDOT, for 80% of total construction cost. TxDOT is requiring the City execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) adopting their Disadvantaged Business Enterprises Program (DBE). The program is a prerequisite for performing any construction related work funded from the ARRA through TxDOT. COUNCILMAN LOMBARD MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2010-051, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH TxDOT ADOPTING TxDOT's FEDERALLY APPROVED DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0. F.2 GN 2010 -053 YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE END OF YEAR REPORT APPROVED Ms. Paige Burroughs, outgoing Chair, Youth Advisory Committee, presented to the Council the committee's year -end report. MAYOR PRO TEM SAPP MOVED TO ACCEPT THE YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE'S YEAR END REPORT. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0. F.3 GN 2010 -052 APPROVAL OF NEW COMMITTEE MEMBERS TO THE YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPROVED Ms. Elizabeth Reining, Assistant to City Manager, presented the Youth Advisory Committee's recommendations for new committee members for 2010/2011. The Committee has seven vacancies due to members graduating in the spring of 2010. The committee is recommending five new committee members. Recommendations to fill the remaining vacancies will be brought to Council later. The following new members were recommended for appointment: Dylan Barth — Birdville High School Mason Chaney — Richland High School Kim Horany — Richland High School Lynsey McDonald — Richland High School Dhara Lad — Richland High School City Council Minutes July 12, 2010 Page 7 COUNCILMAN TURNAGE MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2010 -052, APPROVING THE YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR NEW COMMITTEE MEMBERS FOR 2010/2011. COUNCILMAN BARTH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0. F.4 GN 2010 -048 APPROVE A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE 'BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT AND GROWTH PROGRAM' PROMOTING TARGETED ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TO LOCAL BUSINESSES - RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -023 APPROVED Mr. Craig Hulse presented the item. Approval of Resolution No. 2010 -023 will modify some of the elements of the Business Improvement and Growth Program (BIG). The following enhancements to the BIG program are being recommended to enhance the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the program. Facade Current Proposed Match Rate 50% 25% Grant Maximum $10,000 $20,000 Minimum Project Cost No Minimum $20,000 Approval Committee(s) DRC Only DRC +BIG Review Committee Signage Current Proposed Match Rate 50% 50% Grant Maximum $3,000 $5,000 Sign Type All Conforming Conforming Monument Only COUNCILMAN WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2010 -048, RESOLUTION No. 2010 -023. MAYOR PRO TEM SAPP 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 City Council Minutes July 12, 2010 Page 8 B.1 THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY AT THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION OF RUFE SNOW DRIVE AND MEADOW LAKES DRIVE APPROVED Mr. Gregory VanNieuwenhuize, Assistant Public Works Director, presented the item. The City needs to acquire property at the northwest corner of the intersection of Rufe Snow Drive and Meadow Lakes Drive for the Rufe Snow project (south of 820). Council was asked to consider the offer from the property owner to sale the property for 20% above the appraised value of $22,200. Council approval is required because the offer exceeds the $25,000 threshold the City Manager is authorized to expend. Staff is recommending Council accept the offer of $26,640 for the acquisition of the property. MAYOR PRO TEM SAPP MOVED TO ACCEPT THE OFFER TO SALE THE PROPERTY AS SUBMITTED BY THE PROPERTY OWNER. COUNCILMAN BARTH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0. INFORMATION AND REPORTS H.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS Councilman Whitson made the following announcements. Dive -in Movies continue on Friday nights at NRH2O. Join us on July 16th for "Jaws" and on July 23rd for "Imagine That." Dive -in Movies are free with paid admission to the park. For more details, please call 817 - 427 -6500. Learn CPR and save a life! The North Richland Hills Fire Department is offering CPR classes on July 17, August 19 and September 18. The cost is $25. The class is American Heart Association approved and participants will receive a Certification Card. To sign up or get more information, please call 817 - 427 -6900. A new Job Seekers Help Group meets at the North Richland Hills Public Library each Thursday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Participants receive resume, cover letter and interview advice from experts and other job seekers. For more information, please call the Library at 817 - 427 -6814. Kudos Korner — Mike Ford & Staff, Iron Horse Golf Course. A note was received from a resident who celebrated his 90th birthday with a family golf outing at Iron Horse Golf Course. The resident said Mike and the rest of the Iron Horse staff were very professional and provided outstanding customer service. It was a great day thanks to City Council Minutes July 12, 2010 Page 9 their wonderful hospitality. With service like this it is no wonder that Iron Horse continues to receive awards such as the recent recognition as the "Best Public Golf Course" by Fort Worth, Texas magazine. RECESS TO EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Trevino recessed the meeting at 7:38 p.m. and announced that Council would convene into Executive Session at 7:45 p.m. in the Council Work Room pursuant to the provisions of the following sections of the Texas Government Code, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, specifically Section 551.071 for consultation with Attorney regarding Pending Litigation - 1) Hometown Urban Partners, Ltd. vs. City of North Richland Hills (No. 096- 236530 -09); 2) Arcadia Land Partners 25 Ltd., et al vs. City of North Richland Hills (No. 067 - 241297 -09); 3) Venue at Hometown vs. City of North Richland Hills, et al (No. 352 - 237213 -09). Any action needed as a result of Executive Session will be taken following the Executive Session in the Council Workroom and the Council meeting will be adjourned in the Council Work Room. H.2 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Trevino adjourned the Executive Session at 8:42 p.m. and reconvened the regular session in open meeting. Mayor Trevino announced there was no action required from Executive Session and adjourned the meeting at 8:42 p.m. I .. . x'4 WARA1 �o ,y oy,� Oscar Trevino — Mayor • 7 1ATTE15: P J� ♦ r O� 11 Patricia Hutson, City Secretary