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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2011-09-26 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 — SEPTEMBER 26, 2011 WORK SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the 26 day of September 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 Tim Barth Mayor Pro Tem, Council, Place 4 Tito Rodriguez Council, Place 1 Ken Sapp Council, Place 2 Tom Lombard Council, Place 3 (present at 6:13 p.m.) 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 Jimmy Perdue Director of Public Safety Mike Curtis Managing Director Vickie Loftice Managing Director Monica Solko Assistant City Secretary George Staples City Attorney Mary Peters Public Information Officer John Pitstick Director of Planning & Development Larry Koonce Finance Director Carolyn Waggoner Public Works Civil Engineer Greg VanNieuwenhuize Public Works Assistant Director Kristin Weegar Sr. Mgt. Asst. Development Services Andrew Jones Fire Chief Sean Hughes Emergency Management Coordinator Craig Hulse Economic Development Director Mark Mills Budget Director JoAnn Stout Neighborhood Services Director Dave Pendley Building Official Kyle Spooner Information Services Director Frank Fiorello Technical Services Coordinator Clayton Comstock Senior Planner Call to Order Mayor Trevino called the work session to order at 6:00 p.m. City Council Minutes September 26, 2011 Page 2 A.0 Discuss Items from Regular City Council Meeting There were no questions from the Council. A.1 Review Options for the Spring Oaks Screening Wall Capital Project Carolyn Waggoner, Public Works Civil Engineer, presented pictures and reviewed options for the replacement of the Spring Oaks screening wall. The City of North Richland Hills has been made aware of resident concerns regarding the existing masonry wall between the Spring Oaks Addition and Hometown. It appears that when the developer built this wall in the 1990's, sections of the wall along the east border of Spring Oaks were inadvertently placed within the public right -of -way (ROW) of what was then Amundson Drive, as opposed to being placed on private property. After inspecting each of the existing wall panels, it is clear that very few of the panels are in truly good condition. Earlier this year, Staff hired a licensed surveyor to gather field data and determine the exact location of the wall and sidewalk relative to the property line. Based on their findings, the wall itself is located on private property for nine out of the eleven Spring Oaks properties. However, while the wall is largely located on private property, the adjacent sidewalk / spread footing is at least partially located within the public ROW for the entire length of the wall. Staff considered removal of the wall without a replacement and several other options. The options considered by Staff are: 1. Repairing existing wall. 2. Remove existing masonry wall and adjacent sidewalk a. Allow individual property owners to install a new fence or wall if desired. Considerations: ➢ Irregular appearance due to differing fence styles & materials ➢ Varying levels of maintenance ➢ Unanticipated expense for Spring Oaks residents b. Construct a replacement masonry wall, designed and built to current City standards. Considerations: ➢ Cost of wall: $60 - $150 per linear foot depending on type of construction ➢ Underground conflicts will require the wall be located on public property, narrowing the alley ROW width ➢ City construction of the wall could implicate the City in future maintenance of the wall ➢ Unanticipated expense for Spring Oaks residents c. Construct a wooden privacy fence in place of the former wall. Considerations: ➢ Most economical solution City Council Minutes September 26, 2011 Page 3 ➢ Consistent with adjacent subdivision ➢ Fence can be constructed on the property line, leaving the alley ROW intact ➢ Lower maintenance and future replacement costs for Spring Oaks residents Staff is recommending the removal the existing masonry wall and sidewalk and to construct a wooden privacy fence in place of the former wall, coordinating the fence style with the neighboring subdivision. After a brief discussion and questions by the Council, the consensus was in favor of the removal of the masonry wall and to construct a coordinating wooden privacy fence. A.2 Update on Public Safety Consolidation Project Jimmy Perdue, Public Safety Director, presented the item. As early as 1991, city leaders in Haltom City, North Richland Hills, Richland Hills and Watauga examined the possibility of sharing services as a cost cutting as well as service delivery improvement concept. In 2007, the Cities of Keller and Southlake merged dispatch and jail services later to be joined by Colleyville. The success of this partnership as well as others in the region prompted the Chiefs of Police for Haltom City, North Richland Hills, Richland Hills and Watauga to revisit the concept with specific emphasis on Public Safety Communication and Detention Services. An examination revealed there were financial incentives to be realized by eliminating unnecessary redundancies, compressing excess capacity in physical facilities and personnel. As the project gained momentum with inclusion of the associated fire departments, a rough draft of the program was developed with North Richland Hills acting as the host agency for sharing these services. The timeline for the implementation of this undertaking has been developed so as to minimize impact on the public safety operations of each city. Shared detention services for all four cities will commence in November 2011 following minor remodeling in the current jail facility and assimilation of additional personnel from the partner cities. During November and December, the new public safety software will be installed, tested, and personnel trained in its use. Current plans call for joint public safety communications to commence from the North Richland Hills dispatch center in April 2012 following acquisition of personnel from partner cities. After a brief discussion and questions by the Council, the consensus was to move forward with the service agreement. The service agreement will be brought back to Council for formal action. 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 City Council Minutes September 26, 2011 Page 4 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) Mayor Trevino announced at 6:37 p.m. that the Council w Y p 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 6:42 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 September 26, 2011 at 7:01 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor Tim Barth Mayor Pro Tem, Council, Place 4 Tito Rodriguez Council, Place 1 Ken Sapp Council, Place 2 Tom Lombard Council, Place 3 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 Jimmy Perdue Director of Public Safety Mike Curtis Managing Director City Council Minutes September 26, 2011 Page 5 Vickie Loftice Managing Director Monica Solko Assistant City Secretary George Staples Attorney A.1 INVOCATION Councilman Lombard gave the invocation. A.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Lombard led the pledge of allegiance. A.3 SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S) Special Presentation(s) and Recognition(s) - Proclamation for Community Planning Month presented by Councilman Rodriguez Councilman Rodriguez presented the Community Planning Month Proclamation to John Pitstick, Planning and Development Director and acknowledged in the audience Randy Shiflet, Mike Benton, and Kathy Luppy who serve on the Planning and Zoning Commission, Clayton Comstock, Senior Planner and Dave Pendley, Building Official. Mr. Pitstick said a few words and invited everyone to the October 6 Planning and Zoning Commission meeting where Fort Worth Councilman Danny Scarth would be presenting Vision of 2050 Plan as part of the kick -off for Community Planning month. A.4 SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S) Presentation of "I Dig My Garden" Photo Contest Kathy Luppy, Chair of Keep NRH Beautiful presented the I Dig My Garden Photo Contest winners: Category Winner Beautiful Backyard David & Virginia Smith Critters & Creatures Gary Yardley, Sr. Handsome Hardscape Marsha Pendley Luscious Lawn Tiffany Hayes City Council Minutes September 26, 2011 Page 6 Outstanding Ornamental Glenn & Kathy Nerwin Pretty Pond David & Virginia Smith Visible View Johnny Gilliland Voluminous Vegetables Vici Carpenter A.5 CITIZENS PRESENTATION None. A.6 REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA None. B.0 APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED B.1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF AUGUST 5, 2011 CITY COUNCIL MEETING B.2 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 12, 2011 CITY COUNCIL MEETING B.3 GN 2011 -080 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH MUNISERVICES, LLC FOR SALES TAX COMPLIANCE REVIEW SERVICES B.4 PW 2011 -016 APPROVE ESTABLISHING A MUNICIPAL SETTING DESIGNATION FOR A 16.081 ACRE TRACT OF LAND KNOWN AS LOT 1R AND LOT 2R -1, BLOCK 1 OF FIVE STAR FORD ADDITION WITHIN THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS - ORDINANCE NO. 3164 B.5 PW 2011 -015 APPROVE A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF THE APPLICATION TO THE TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY FOR A MUNICIPAL SETTING DESIGNATION ON A 16.081 ACRE SITE KNOWN AS LOT 1R AND LOT 2R -1, BLOCK 1 OF FIVE STAR FORD ADDITION — RESOLUTION NO. 2011 -031 B.6 PW 2011 -017 APPROVE THE CLOSING AND ABANDONMENT OF A PORTION OF LEWIS ROAD LOCATED WITHIN THE SMITHFIELD CORNERS City Council Minutes September 26, 2011 Page 7 ADDITION IN THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TARRANT COUNTY TEXAS - ORDINANCE NO. 3152 B.7 GN 2011 -082 AUTHORIZE CONTRACT WITH REDFLEX TRAFFIC SYSEMS, INC. TO ADMINISTER SCOFFLAW PROGRAM COUNCILMAN TURNAGE MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. COUNCILMAN WELCH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0. C.0 PUBLIC HEARINGS No items for this category. 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 -081 APPOINTMENTS TO PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION & CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE - PLACE 5 & EX OFFICIO APPROVED Councilman Whitson presented the item. The Place 5 position on the Planning & Zoning Commission & Capital Improvement Advisory Board is vacant. Councilman Whitson recommended the appointment of Kathy Luppy who currently serves in the Ex Officio positions. Ms. Luppy's term will expire June 2013. With the vacancy in the Ex Officio positions, the Mayor is recommending appointment of Gerald "Jerry" Tyner. Mr. Tyner's term will expire June 2012. City Council Minutes September 26, 2011 Page 8 COUNCILMAN WHITSON MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2011 -081 APPOINTMENTS OF KATHY LUPPY, PLACE 5 AND JERRY TYNER, EX- OFFICIO ON THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ADVISORY BOARD. COUNCILMAN LOMBARD SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0. F.2 GN 2011 -074 APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO THE YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE BYLAWS APPROVED Kristin Weegar, Senior Management Assistant Development Services, summarized the item. The Youth Advisory Committee's Executive Committee members met over the summer to revise the Committee's Bylaws so that they align with Ordinance No. 2226, and upon closer review decided to make a few additional changes. ;, t rdinance .No. 2226 ; ;Current Bylav� s Revised Bylaws , �. 16 Member Committee 12 Member Committee 16 Member Committee Executive Committee made Executive Committee made Executive Committee made up of Chairman, Vice up of Chairman, Vice up of Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary and Chairman, Secretary and At Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer Large Member Treasurer Two written reports to City Two reports to City Council Council are required each One final report shall be given are required each academic academic year. One will be to City Council at the end of year. One will be given by given by January 31 and the Academic Year January 31 and the second the second by May 31 by May 31 As the Executive Committee further reviewed the Bylaws, they felt a few additional changes were necessary. The following table outlines additional changes the Executive Committee felt necessary: urrent Bylaws' F : Revised Bylaws Viµ' Reasoning New members are appointed New members are appointed This will allow for easier at the end of the previous at the beginning of the recruiting because kids are academic year current academic year looking for new activities to start at the beginning of the school year more so than at the completion of the year Requires the establishment Removes the requirement to The Executive Committee felt of a separate Community establish the Community that the duties performed by Service Committee Service Committee this committee can easily be accomplished by YAC as a whole in their regular meetings City Council Minutes September 26, 2011 Page 9 At Large Executive This was changed to To conform to the ordinance Committee Member "Treasurer" to conform with and give the Treasurer duties the ordinance, additional that are normally completed responsibilities were given to by a person holding that this position in regards to the office creation and management of the budget Meetings of the YAC Meetings of the YAC YAC Executive Committee Executive Committee will be Executive Committee will be meetings are not always held once a month held as needed throughout needed once a month. the year Members missing more than Members missing more than Allows for more discretion in 3 regular meetings of the 3 meetings of the committee regards to removal of committee will automatically may not be recommended for committee members due to be removed from YAC appointment to YAC the poor attendance following year COUNCILMAN LOMBARD MOVED TO APPROVE THE AMENDMENTS TO THE YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE BYLAWS. COUNCILMAN SAPP SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0. F.3 GN 2011 -075 APPROVAL OF NEW COMMITTEE MEMBERS TO THE YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPROVED Kristin Weegar, Senior Management Assistant Development Services, summarized the item. The Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) currently has 8 vacancies. The Youth Advisory Committee is recommending the following new members for appointment: • Rachel Andrews — Richland High School — Grade 11 • Rebekah Brand — Birdville High School — Grade 11 • Hayden Hunter — Richland High School — Grade 10 • Benton Orr — Richland High School — Grade 11 • Stephanie Phillips — Richland High School — Grade 10 • Brittany Prough — Birdville High School — Grade 11 • Sara Smith — Richland High School — Grade 10 • Leon Zajimovic — Richland High School — Grade 10 COUNCILMAN RODRIGUEZ MOVED TO APPROVE THE NEW APPOINTMENTS TO THE YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE AS LISTED. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0. City Council Minutes September 26, 2011 Page 10 F.4 GN 2011 -083 AMEND ARTICLE I OF CHAPTER 62 OF THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CODE OF ORDINANCES AND THE RULES AND REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO PARKS — ORDINANCE NO. 3166 APPROVED Vickie Loftice, Managing Director of Community Services, summarized the item. Staff is recommending approval of the amendments to Article I, Chapter 62 of the North Richland Hills Park and Recreation Code of Ordinances. The amendments include revisions to the existing ordinances as well as new ordinances that will assist in the protection of park users and resources, while addressing enforcement issues. The Parks and Recreation Board reviewed and made recommendations to the revised and proposed ordinance. COUNCILMAN LOMBARD MOVED TO APPROVE GN 2011 -083; ORDINANCE No. 3166. COUNCILMAN RODRIGUEZ 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 Mayor Pro Tem Barth made the following announcements. The North Richland Hills Public Library will hold its annual book sale from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 1st. Many of the books being sold are donations that the library was unable to use in its collection. Other items were removed from the collection throughout the year. All proceeds from the sale will go towards the purchase City Council Minutes September 26, 2011 Page 11 of new books. The Library is located at 9015 Grand Ave. For more information, please call 817- 427 -6814. Join the North Richland Hills Police Department in celebrating the 28th Annual National Night Out on the evening of October 4 Residents are encouraged to turn on their porch lights and gather with their neighbors to show unity against criminal activity. Please contact the Police Department at 817 - 427 -7021 to register your neighborhood event. Area residents are invited to learn about the North Texas 2050 plan on Thursday, October 6 at North Richland Hills City Hall. The presentation will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Danny Scarth, Fort Worth City Councilman and a regional representative from the Vision North Texas Committee, will present the North Texas 2050 Plan recommendations. All interested citizens are encouraged to attend. Kudos Korner Every Council Meeting, we spotlight our employees for the great things they do. Jeff Smith, Elliott Huff, Clayton Weathers, Eric Gudjohnson and David Nock, Fire Department — A resident sent a card thanking these employees for pulling him from under a fallen tree. He really appreciated the outstanding care they provided. "What a blessing they are to have in our city," he said. H.2 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 7:35 p. h O . Oscar Trevino — Mayor • C 4. 1 1,TES1 1 3 O f 0 0 , 1 6 1 1: -„0 Patricia Hutson, City Secretary