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Home My WebLink AboutCC 2011-05-23 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 — MAY 23, 2011 WORK SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the 23 day of May 2011 at 6:00 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 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 Dana Alden Assistant to City Manager Mary Peters Public Information Officer John Pitstick Director of Planning & Development Larry Koonce Finance Director Kyle Spooner Information Services Director Gregory VanNieuwenhuize Assistant Public Works Director Jamie Brockway Purchasing Manager Dave Pendley Building Official Kristin Weegar Sr. Mgt. Asst. Development Services Absent: Jared Miller Assistant City Manager Karen Bostic Assistant City Manager Call to Order Mayor Trevino called the work session to order at 6:00 p.m. and invited Tito Rodriguez, Council Elect, Place 1 to join them in the meeting. City Council Minutes May 23, 2011 Page 2 A.1 Discuss Items from Regular City Council Meeting There were no questions from Council. A.2 2011 Youth Advisory Committee Project Proposal — Special Needs Park During the 2010 -2011 Academic Year the Youth Advisory Committee took on the challenge of developing a project oriented toward the youth of North Richland Hills to present to Council. The following members of the Youth Advisory Committee presented to Council the committee's idea for a youth project proposal: Megan Chaney, Chair, Megan Servage, Vice Chair, Brandon Vinson, Secretary and Nicole Zajimovic, Treasurer. Council was advised that the committee began developing ideas for the project proposal in January and decided on the idea of developing a park geared toward children with special needs. The representatives from the committee explained to Council their decision making process, reasons for choosing a special needs park, the benefits to the community and the committee's vision for the park. The committee selected the "Play for All" Model manufactured by GameTime as a possible playground design that contains key playground elements needed for the project. Additional amenities such as swing sets that include adaptive swing seats and a wheelchair swing and equipment that promotes touch, balance, music, motion and learning were also recommended. Funding sources for the project could come from quality of life grants, community grants, community life grants, outdoor recreation grants and private and business donations. Council questioned if there was available park space to add the special needs park. Ms. Vickie Loftice, Managing Director Community Services, advised that Adventure World Park is scheduled to be renovated in a future budget year and that the Parks Department would work with the Youth Advisory Committee to incorporate their ideas. A.3 Consider Establishment of CIP Task Force Mr. Mark Hindman, City Manager, discussed with Council the formation of a CIP Task Force consisting of 20 plus representatives from the community to discuss and recommend long term capital projects for the next five to seven years. The last bond election in 2003 consisted of 5 proposals of which approximately $8.7 million remains of the $36 million bond package. Because of timing issues with election dates, Staff is proposing a limited scope of responsibilities for the task force to consider and report back to the Council. Mr. Hindman discussed the objectives of the Task Force and the timeline. Staff is recommending the Task Force be divided into two sub - committees, Facilities Sub - committee and Streets and Utilities Sub - committee. Council will select members of Council to chair the Task Force and sub - committees. The remaining membership will be selected from a Council list of nominated citizens. Each Council member will vote on 20 members from the list of nominees and based on Council votes, 10 members will be appointed. The remaining members will be selected by Staff and City Council Minutes May 23, 2011 Page 3 the Task Force Chair to round out the Task Force. Mayor Trevino suggested adding two additional members to the Task Force, the incoming Chair and Vice Chair of the Youth Advisory Committee. Council concurred with the additional two members. Councilman Whitson was selected as the Chair of the Task Force and Councilman Lombard Chair of the Facilities Sub - committee and Councilman Rodriguez as Chair of the Streets and Utilities Sub - committee. Council discussed the benefits of conducting a community survey and Council concurred with letting the committee make the decision on whether a survey should be conducted. A.4 Proposed Revision to Noise Ordinance Chief Perdue presented proposed revisions to the Noise Ordinance to allow for more clearly defined parameters with which to conduct enforcement activity. The following changes to the current ordinance were recommended: • Measurement of noises that exceed specific decibel readings will be measured from the complainants bounding real property line rather than at the property line of the source of origin. • Revision to allow enforcement based on the discretion of the enforcement officer at the scene of an activity that may not measure on a decibel reading; i.e., deep bass thumping from stereo speakers. • Decibel reading in current ordinance makes no distinction between night and daytime or between types of neighborhoods. Decibel reading changes proposed are: Residential: 7:00 a.m. — 10:00 p.m. 75 dba 10:00 p.m. — 7:00 a.m. 67 dba Non - residential (including those specifically listed in ordinance such as TOD, Town Center, etc) 7:00 a.m. — 12:00 midnight 80 dba 12:00 midnight — 7:00 a.m. 70 dba Council concurred with the proposed changes. The ordinance will be brought back to the next council meeting for Council consideration. 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 551.071 Texas Government Code: for Consultation with Attorney regarding Pending Litigation — 1) State of Texas v. City of North Richland Hills (No. 2011 - 002840 -1); and 2) State of Texas v. City of North Richland Hills (No. 2011 - 000462 -1) City Council Minutes May 23, 2011 Page 4 Mayor Trevino announced at 6:50 p.m. that the Council would convene into Executive Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, pursuant to the following sections: • Section 551.071, Texas Government Code: to consult with Attorney regarding Pending Litigation — 1) State of Texas v. City of North Richland Hills (No. 2011- 002840-1); and 2) State of Texas v. City of North Richland Hills (No. 2011- 000462 -1) C.0 Adjournment Mayor Trevino announced at 6:54 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 May 23, 2011 at 7:01 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 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 Attorney City Council Minutes May 23, 2011 Page 5 A.1 INVOCATION Councilman Turnage gave the invocation. A.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Turnage led the pledge of allegiance. A.3 GN 2011 -039 CANVASSING MAY 14, 2011 CITY COUNCIL ELECTION - RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -025 Patricia Hutson, City Secretary, advised Council was being asked to approve Resolution No. 2011 -025, approving the canvass and accepting the results of the election. Council has been provided with the official results received from the Tarrant County Elections Administrator and Resolution No. 2011 -025 reflects the official results. The official results received were: Number of Votes City Council, Place 1 Steve A. Holleman 713 Sixto A. "Tito" Rodriguez 844 City Council — Place 3 Tom Lombard 1,192 City Council — Place 5 David Whitson 1,197 City Council — Place 7 Charles W. Spradling 736 Tim Welch 815 The following individuals were elected to office: City Council — Place 1 Sixto A. "Tito" Rodriguez City Council Minutes May 23, 2011 Page 6 City Council — Place 3 Tom Lombard City Council — Place 5 David Whitson City Council — Place 7 Tim Welch MAYOR PRO TEM SAPP MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION No. 2011-025 APPROVING THE CANVASS AND DECLARING THE WINNING CANDIDATES. COUNCILMAN TURNAGE SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0. A.4 SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S) - RECOGNITION OF OUTGOING COUNCIL MEMBER JOHN LEWIS Mayor Trevino introduced former Council members in the audience and presented a plaque to Councilman Lewis recognizing his service to the City as Council member, Place 1. A.5 GN 2011 -040 OATH OF OFFICE Ceremonial oaths of office were administered to each of the newly elected officials. Shelby Whitmore administered the oath of office to Tito Rodriguez with help from Tiana Whitmore, Trae Isbell and Aubrey Isbell. Councilman Rodriguez took his place at the Council dais. Kelley Tichenor administered the oath of office to Tom Lombard with help from Kate Lombard. Dr. Tommy Teague administered the oath of office to David Whitson. Michael Barack administered the oath of office to Tim Welch. City Council Minutes May 23, 2011 Page 7 RECESS AND BACK TO ORDER Mayor Trevino recessed the meeting at 7:30 p.m. and called the meeting back to order at 7:42 p.m. with the following members present. ROLL CALL Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor Ken Sapp Mayor Pro Tem, Council, Place 2 Tito Rodriguez 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 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 Attorney A.6 CITIZENS PRESENTATION Mr. James Wadleigh, 4913 Tamra Court, expressed his concerns on the trees along Rufe Snow Drive. Mayor Trevino asked Vickie Loftice, Managing Director to help Mr. Wadleigh with his concerns. A.7 REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None. City Council Minutes May 23, 2011 Page 8 B.0 APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED B.1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MAY 9, 2011 CITY COUNCIL MEETING B.2 GN 2011 -035 RENEW BUSINESS INTERNET ACCESS AGREEMENT WITH CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. FOR $1,840.00 MONTHLY B.3 PU 2011 -020 AUTHORIZE INTER -LOCAL PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN B.4 PU 2011 -021 AUTHORIZE INTER -LOCAL PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH THE HARRIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION B.5 GN 2011 -036 RENEW THE JOINT ADMINISTRATION AGREEMENT FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT WITH TARRANT COUNTY FOR 2012 -2014 - RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -023 B.6 GN 2011 -037 RENEW THE JOINT GRANT AGREEMENT FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM - RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -024 B.7 GN 2011 -042 APPROVE THE MASTER FIBER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS AND CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. FOR $1,013.57 MONTHLY COUNCILMAN TURNAGE MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0, C.0 PUBLIC HEARINGS C.1 GN 2011 -019 PUBLIC HEARING & CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST TO AMEND CODE OF ORDINANCES SEC. 106 -11. TEMPORARY SIGNS DURING ROADWAY CONSTRUCTION - ORDINANCE NO. 3132 APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Dave Pendley, Building Official, to present the item. City Council Minutes May 23, 2011 Page 9 Mr. Pendley summarized the item. In anticipation of numerous transportation projects along the city's commercial corridors, city staff, in conjunction with the NRH Business Mobility Team, would like Council to consider amendments to Sec. 106 -11 of the Sign Ordinance that would assist customer ingress and egress to businesses impacted by roadway construction. Amendments: Businesses adjacent to major roadway construction shall be eligible for temporary signage when roadway construction activities are commencing immediately adjacent to the business or when the construction activity is taking place within 300 feet downstream of the business' customer access point located on the same side of the street. The following conditions shall apply: 1. Signs must be approved by the Sign Review Board is required; however, no sign permit is will be required. 2. Signs may contain the name of the business and a directional message /graphic only. Signs promoting products and services are prohibited. 3. Signs may be located at the property line, but shall not be placed within the street or roadway right -of -way. 4. Only one on- premise sign is allowed per parcel. One off - premise sign may be installed provided written permission is obtained from the property owner and the sign is located within 300 feet of the business it is advertising. 5. Signs shall be constructed of light weight materials, such as a yard sign or an A -frame sign, and shall not exceed 6 square feet in area or 30 inches in height. 6. The City's staff sign review committee is authorized to approve alternate sign combinations on a case -by -case basis depending on site conditions and construction activities. Mayor Trevino called for anyone wishing to speak for Y o or against the request 9 p g quest to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing and called for the motion. COUNCILMAN LOMBARD MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2011 -019; ORDINANCE No. 3132. COUNCILMAN BARTH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. City Council Minutes May 23, 2011 Page 10 D.0 PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT No items for this category. E.0 PUBLIC WORKS No items for this category. F.0 GENERAL ITEMS F.1 GN 2011 -041 ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM APPROVED The Charter states that the Mayor Pro Tem shall be selected from the seven council members at the first regular meeting following the City's general election. Mayor Trevino called for nominations. MAYOR PRO TEM SAPP MOVED TO NOMINATE COUNCILMAN BARTH AS MAYOR PRO TEM. There being no other nominations, MAYOR PRO TEM SAPP MOVED TO CEASE NOMINATIONS. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. Mayor Trevino closed nominations and called for the vote. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. F.2 GN 2011 -038 YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE END OF YEAR REPORT APPROVED Morgan Chaney, Chair of the Youth Advisory Committee, presented to Council the year -end report. COUNCILMAN SAPP MOVED TO ACCEPT THE YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE'S YEAR -END REPORT. COUNCILMAN TURNAGE SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0. City Council Minutes May 23, 2011 Page 11 F.3 PU 2011 -022 AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF CISCO NETWORK AND TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT FOR NRH CENTRE FROM QWEST COMMUNICATIONS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $193,206.56 APPROVED Kyle Spooner, Information Services Director, summarized the item. This item is to consider the purchase of telecommunication equipment for NRH Centre. The City Council approved Cisco Systems as the city's standard network and telephone equipment City -wide. Information Services staff began working with Cisco Certified Engineers to define the equipment needed to accomplish the needs of the NRH Centre for network and telephone systems. Qwest Communications is a Cisco Certified Reseller that participates in the State of Texas Department of Information Resource (DIR) cooperative purchasing program. By participating in the DIR cooperative purchasing program the City meets all State competitive bidding requirements for this purchase. Staff is recommending the purchase of Cisco Network and telephone equipment from Qwest Communications in an amount not to exceed $193,206.56. COUNCILMAN RODRIGUEZ MOVED TO APPROVE PU 2011 -022 AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF CISCO NETWORK AND TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT FOR NRH CENTRE FROM QWEST COMMUNICATIONS. COUNCILMAN WELCH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0. G.0 EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS G.1 ACTION ON ANY ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON WORK SESSION AGENDA No action needed. H.0 INFORMATION AND REPORTS H.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS Councilman Welch made the following announcements. City Council Minutes May 23, 2011 Page 12 City Hall and other non - emergency City offices will be closed on Monday, May 30 for the Memorial Day Holiday. NRH2O and Iron Horse Golf Course will remain open for the holiday. Garbage and recycling will be collected as normal. Grab your shovel and get ready to "Dig Up a Good Book!" with the summer reading club at the North Richland Hills Public Library. Registration for the reading club begins on May 31 and ends July 16 For more details, visit the Library at 9015 Grand Ave. or call 817- 427 -6818. Keep NRH Beautiful is accepting entries for the 2011 "I Dig My Garden" Photo Contest. Entry forms are available online at www.nrhtx.com and at City Hall. Winning photos will be displayed on the city's website and the winner will receive a $25 gift card from a local nursery. The entry deadline is July 29 For more details, please call 817 -427- 6650. Kudos Korner - Sean Hughes, Emergency Management Department. A resident called to thank Sean and the city for utilizing the Code Red telephone notification service. With all the storms and bad weather lately, she feels safer knowing that she would be alerted by a Code Red call if her neighborhood was in eminent danger. "This is such a blessing and peace of mind ", the resident stated. H.2 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 8:03 p. osommino 4/ille R1C yy , •� , r Trevino — Mayor k TESTr : r od ►� , Patrt is,i , suet, City Secretary