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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2013-01-14 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 — JANUARY 14, 2013 WORK SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the 14 day of January 2013 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Workroom prior to the 7:00 p.m. regular Council meeting. Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor Tom Lombard Mayor Pro Tem, Council, Place 3 Rita Wright Oujesky Council, Place 2 Tim Barth Council, Place 4 (present at 6:02 p.m.) 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 Patricia Hutson City Secretary Monica Solko Assistant City Secretary George Staples City Attorney Mary Peters Public Information Officer Kristin James Assistant to City Manager John Pitstick Director of Planning & Development Larry Koonce Finance Director Chun Mezger Animal Center Supervisor Debbie York Neighborhood Services Assistant Director Jo Ann Stout Neighborhood Services Director Jerry Lewandowski Purchasing Manager Gregory VanNieuwenhuize City Engineer Stacey Udoni Public Works Management Assistant Craig Hulse Economic Development Director Stan Tinney Fire Chief Clayton Comstock Senior Planner Andy Kancel Assistant Police Chief Absent: Tito Rodriguez Council, Place 1 David Whitson Council, Place 5 Call to Order City Council Minutes January 14, 2013 Page 2 Mayor Trevino called the work session to order at 6:00 p.m. A.0 Discuss Items from Regular City Council Meeting There were no questions from the Council. A.1 Proposed Iron Horse Station Area Plan Councilman Barth present at 6 :02 p.m. Mr. John Pitstick, Director of Planning and Development, recapped Council's adoption of the Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Code in 2009 for the Smithfield and Iron Horse areas and the subsequent professional services agreement with Needham McCaffrey Associates for the development of the Iron Horse Core Development Plan. Mr. Robin McCaffrey, Needham, McCaffrey Associates, presented to Council a proposed Illustrative Plan for the Iron Horse station area. Mr. McCaffrey discussed the build -out plan and its features, a recommendation for a regulating plan and station parking solution. Staff presented proposed text revisions to the TOD Code and Council was advised of the schedule for the text revisions. Following discussion, direction from Council was requested on moving forward with revisions to the Iron Horse Station area plan. Council was supportive of the development plans presented by Mr. McCaffrey and with moving forward with the text revisions to the TOD Code. A.2 2013 State Legislative Program Ms. Karen Bostic, Assistant City Manager, presented the item. The 2013 State Legislative Program is similar to the City's previous programs. As in the past, the program is based on four guiding principles to determine the City's positions on issues and priority legislative issues were identified based on the guiding principles. Priority legislative issues for 2013 are: • Preserve local revenue sources; • Preserve representative form of government • Preserve an equal, fair and uniform property tax system; • Preserve local control of land use planning and zoning; • Pursue new funding sources for alternative transportation; • Multi -city participation in transportation development efforts; • Collection of delinquent fines; • Improve public park system; and • Public safety. Council concurred with the 2013 State Legislative Program. City Council Minutes January 14, 2013 Page 3 B.0 EXECUTIVE SESSION - The City Council may enter into closed Executive Session to discuss the followinq as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code B.1 Executive Session: Pursuant to Section 551.087 Texas Government Code Regarding Economic Development Negotiations in Southeast Sector of City Mayor Trevino announced at 6:27 p.m. that the Council would convene into Executive Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, pursuant to the following section: 1) Section 551.072 to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property in the southeast sector of the City. C.0 Adiournment Mayor Trevino announced at 6:38 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 January 14, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor Tom Lombard Mayor Pro Tem, Council, Place 3 Tito Rodriguez Council, Place 1 Rita Wright Oujesky Council, Place 2 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 City Council Minutes January 14, 2013 Page 4 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.1 INVOCATION Councilman Turnage gave the invocation. A.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Turnage led the pledge of allegiance. Mayor Trevino asked Council and the audience to observe a moment of silence for Angela Lozano, a NRH employee that lost her life over weekend. A.3 SPECIAL PRESENTATION AND RECOGNITION(S) - KEEP NRH BEAUTIFUL CHRISTMAS LIGHTING AWARDS PRESENTED BY MAYOR PRO TEM LOMBARD Mayor Pro Tern Lombard and Keep NRH Beautiful Chair Kathy Luppy presented the 2012 Keep NRH Beautiful Christmas Lighting Awards to the following: AREA 1 Genevieve Roark 3857 Diamond Loch West AREA 2 Charles & Jennifer Dimsdale 7316 Deville AREA 3 Frank & Donna Pryor 5012 Skylark AREA 4 State & Page Lewellen 5713 Rio de Janeiro Circle AREA 5 Tammy Wehrle 5973 Lake Way AREA 6 The Randles 7564 Hightower AREA 7 Frank Kossler 8800 Thornway Drive AREA 8 April Rupnow 7900 Forest Lakes AREA 9 Duane Hatchett 8550 Kensington Court City Council Minutes January 14, 2013 Page 5 Mayor Pro Tem Lombard recognized Ben Lutch with Boy Scout Troop 308 in attendance. A.4 CITIZENS PRESENTATION None. 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 DECEMBER 10, 2012 CITY COUNCIL MEETING B.2 PU 2013 -003 AUTHORIZE INTER -LOCAL PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF CLEBURNE B.3 GN 2013 -002 APPROVE AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 34 -152 TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE MOTOR VEHICLE IDLING LIMITATIONS ADOPTED BY THE STATE - ORDINANCE NO. 3237 B.4 PU 2013 -001 AWARD BID FOR VEHICLE TOWING AND STORAGE SERVICES CONTRACT B.5 PU 2013 -002 AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OVER $50,000.00 BUT NOT EXCEEDING $93,500.00 OF CONSUMABLE MEDICAL SUPPLIES FROM BOUND TREE MEDICAL, LLC. B.6 GN 2013 -001 AUTHORIZE INTER -LOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF RICHLAND HILLS FOR EMERGENCY ANIMAL SERVICES COUNCILMAN TURNAGE MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. MAYOR PRO TEM LOMBARD SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5 -0. City Council Minutes January 14, 2013 Page 6 C.0 PUBLIC HEARINGS CA ZC 2012 -12 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS AND THE PROPERTY OWNER FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM 1 -2 MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL TO HC HEAVY COMMERCIAL ON LOT 1 R, BLOCK 5, INDUSTRIAL PARK ADDITION AT 6646 IRON HORSE BLVD. - ORDINANCE NO. 3230 APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on John Pitstick to come forward and present the item. John Pitstick, Planning & Development Director, summarized the item. With the permission and cooperation of the property owner's agent, Jeffrey Meiser, the City of North Richland Hills is requesting approval of a city- initiated zoning change from 1 -2 Medium Industrial to HC Heavy Commercial for a 3.719 acre lot at 6646 Iron Horse Blvd. The purpose of this request is staff's policy in applying the Table of Permitted Uses to the City's two industrial zoning districts as a restricted use and not inclusive of other zoning categories. The Table allows "Professional /Business Office" in the 1 -2 District; however numerous office uses are specifically listed on the Table as not permitted in the District. In this instance a "Temporary Employment Agency" applied for a Certificate of Occupancy, which is one of the office uses not permitted in 1 -2. Staff is treating the industrial zoning districts as promoting industrial - related uses and not inclusive of other retail or office related uses and thus is requesting zoning changes to accommodate appropriate land uses and zoning districts for actual tenants. By changing this zoning to "HC," the tenant opportunities will expand for the property owner. This also changes the current Industrial zoning to Heavy Commercial which staff believes to be more suited for this area. A Special Use Permit is currently in effect for this lot that allows a communication tower and its associated equipment that is located within the self- storage facility on the site. This change in zoning removes the SUP and both the communication tower and the self- storage become non - conforming uses. These uses may continue to operate under the same scope and condition as they are today, but any expansion of either use would require Special Use Permit approval. Also, by becoming nonconforming, a disaster that removes the uses would also require Zoning Board of Adjustment approval or Special Use Permit approval to continue those uses. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval by a 5 -0 vote. City Council Minutes January 14, 2013 Page 7 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 LOMBARD MOVED TO APPROVE ZC 2012 -12; ORDINANCE NO. 3230. COUNCILMAN WELCH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5 -0. C.2 ZC 2012 -13 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM J &J NRH 100, FLP FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM C -1 COMMERCIAL & 0-1 OFFICE TO R -2 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ON 11.337 ACRES IN THE 8600 BLK. OF NORTH TARRANT PKWY. - ORDINANCE NO. 3231 APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on the applicant to come forward and present the item. Dustin Austin, 700 Harwood Rd, Hurst came forward with a request for a Zoning Change from 0-1 Office to R -2 Single Family located off North Tarrant Parkway behind Ross. Currently, there is one tract zoned Office and another which is zoning Agriculture and we want to rezone to R -2 Single Family. He was available to answer any questions the Council might have. John Pitstick, Planning & Development Director, summarized the item. J &J NRH 100, FLP is requesting approval of a zoning change from C -1 Commercial and 0-1 Office to R -2 Single Family on two separate parcels totaling 11.337 acres. The applicant/owner was granted 0-1 Office zoning approval in February 2009 to develop the northern half of the subject area. In conjunction with that zoning case, a replat was also approved which created 14 office lots. However, the lots were never developed and the applicant has now determined that the property is more appropriate for residential uses. The 5.99 acres to the south, previously occupied by the Richland Hills Riding Club, is also included in this new request. It is currently zoned C -1 Commercial and has never been platted. In conjunction with the zoning change request, the applicant was granted approval of a preliminary plat for 30 residential lots by the Planning & Zoning Commission on December 20, 2012. The preliminary plat and a final plat must be approved by City Council before construction of the subdivision may commence. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval by a 5 -0 vote. Mayor Trevino called for anyone wishing to speak for or against the request to come forward. City Council Minutes January 14, 2013 Page 8 There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing and called for the motion. COUNCILMAN WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3231; ZC 2012 -13. COUNCILWOMAN WRIGHT OUJESKY SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5 -0. C.3 ZC 2012 -14 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM KENNETH L. MERRITT FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM AG AGRICULTURAL TO R- 1 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL ON LOT C, BLOCK 6, DAWN -KING ADDITION AT 6921 CRANE RD. - ORDINANCE NO. 3232 APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on the applicant to come forward and present the item. Kenneth Merritt, 3612 Tarrant Main Street, Euless, came forward with a request for a zoning change from AG to R -1 to build a single family residence on the property. Clayton Comstock, Senior Planner, summarized the item. On behalf of property owner Joe Crites, Kenneth Merritt is requesting approval of a zoning change from AG Agricultural District to R -1 Single Family District for a 0.506 acre parcel at 6921 Crane Road. The purpose of this request is to allow the property owner to pull building permits to construct a new home on the lot. The previous home and improvements were recently removed from the property. The new home will have to conform to the current R -1 zoning standards, including a minimum 2,000 square foot home. Because the property was platted before 1990, the front facing garage setback requirements of Section 118 -314 do not apply. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval by a 5 -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. MAYOR PRO TEM LOMBARD MOVED TO APPROVE ZC 2012 -14; ORDINANCE NO. 3232. COUNCILMAN TURNAGE SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5 -0. City Council Minutes January 14, 2013 Page 9 C.4 ZC 2012 -16 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM E.A. YOUNG ACADEMY FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM 0-1 OFFICE TO PD PLANNED DEVELOPMENT WITH 0-1 USES AND REGULATIONS INCLUDING THE USE OF A PRIVATE SCHOOL ON LOT 4, BLOCK 1, D.J. ANDERSON ADDITION LOCATED AT 8521 DAVIS BOULEVARD. THIS CASE WAS PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS SUP 2012- 07 - ORDINANCE NO. 3233 APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on the applicant to come forward and present the item. Lance Lyda, 2665 Johnson Road, Southlake, TX came forward representing E. A. Young Academy, 8521 Davis Blvd. The school was founded in 2011, opened in Old Town Keller and recently moved to the North Richland Hills facility. It is a not for profit, private academy targeted towards the gifted — talented ability population. The goal is to eventually be a K -12 school. Currently it is 3 -7 grade only with a total of 14 students enrolled. The schools' education model is founded on individualized and personalized instructions and is aligned with the TEAKS common core standards. E.A. Young Academy will maintain all the current 0-1 uses which includes the use of a private school for fewer than 100 students and not increase the standoff requirements. The Academy will also comply with the landscaping requirements. Clayton Comstock, Senior Planner, summarized the item. The E.A. Young Academy opened its doors at this location earlier this school year prior to realizing the use of a private school was not permitted by right in the zoning district. Because of the limited scope of their business plan and limited number of students, staff was willing to work to keep the school operating while the zoning issues were resolved. Staff originally believed that allowing private schools as a permitted use in the 0-1 Office District by Special Use Permit approval would be appropriate. The case was advertised as such, along with a Zoning Ordinance Text Revision to create the SUP provision for private schools in the 0-1 District. Staff discussed the issue further and believes that the SUP route is not the most appropriate route, because the private school use has certain economic development implications if within close proximity to certain retail and restaurant uses. The alternative and more preferred route is simply to rezone the property to a "PD" Planned Development, keeping the 0-1 uses and regulations and simply adding the Private School use. Staff recommends approval of Ordinance No. 3233; a zoning change from "0-1" Office to "PD" Planned Development with "0-1" Office District uses and regulations, including a private school of less than 100 students. Staff also recommends this be subject to the following: City Council Minutes January 14, 2013 Page 10 • Installation of five (5) Eastern Red Cedars or other evergreen tree along the western property line; • A cumulative total of 49 shrubs planted between the front building facade and the drive aisle. Shrubs should be either Dwarf Abelia or more drought - tolerant sages, grasses or shrubs or combination thereof. • A cumulative total of four (4) large trees and four (4) small /ornamental trees planted between the front building facade and the drive aisle. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval by a 5 -0 vote of a zoning change to PD Planned Development including the updated landscaping requirements. 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 MOVED TO APPROVE ZC 2012 -16; ORDINANCE NO. 3233 WITH THE THREE LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS THAT WERE PRESENTED BY STAFF. COUNCILWOMAN WRIGHT OUJESKY SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5 -0. C.5 TR 2012 -05 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS REGARDING THE USES OF "DETENTION /RETENTION POND" AND "PRIVATE SCHOOL" WITHIN CERTAIN ZONING DISTRICTS WITHIN THE CITY — ORDINANCE NO. 3234 APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on John Pitstick to present the item. John Pitstick, Planning & Development Director, summarized the item. At their December 10 regular meeting, City Council passed Ordinance 3228, which changed the criteria regulating the design of detention and retention structures. The new regulations only apply if and when City Council approves a Special Use Permit for a "Detention /Retention Pond" for the property. This allows the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council opportunity to determine whether the location is suitable from a land use perspective, not just an engineering perspective. It also allows the opportunity to place site - specific improvements and conditions that would mitigate the structure's aesthetic, safety and other impacts. As such, Ordinance No. 3234 creates City Council Minutes January 14, 2013 Page 11 the line item for "Detention /Retention Pond" in the Table of Permitted Uses and applies the Special Use Permit requirement to all zoning districts. It also provides minimum design criteria —not to the extent of the more technical criteria passed with Ordinance 3228. Staff proposes the following modifications to the current requirements: 1. Allow detention ponds to be constructed in areas where no downstream drainage infrastructure exists yet where ponds could be accommodated without negative impact to adjacent properties, subject to SUP approval. 2. Update hydrologic runoff calculation criteria to reflect the amount of undeveloped land remaining in North Richland Hills. 3. Update hydraulic modeling requirements to reflect current software programs. 4. Increase outlet controls to restrict discharge rates, velocity and depth of flow into the downstream system or adjacent properties. The proposed ordinance will allow a detention /retention pond under the following circumstances: • If one of the following criteria is met and the development is approved by City Council as part of a Special Use Permit (SUP) 1. Future downstream drainage infrastructure is not required or cannot be constructed at time of development due to uncommon difficulty in obtaining off site easements or right -of -way, OR 2. The pond discharges directly into a studied recognized watercourse or 1% Chance Floodplain, contributing less than 10% of the fully developed flow into said watercourse, OR 3. Future downstream improvements fall outside of the City's jurisdictional boundaries. • In all cases: 1. The pond shall be designed such that it can be abandoned if /when a downstream system is constructed. 2. The pond discharge shall not create adverse flooding or erosion conditions downstream and is in all cases subject to the approval of the Public Works Department. 3. Discharge shall arrive on downstream properties in a similar manner as it occurred under pre - developed conditions. A decision was made to remove the Private School component of this ordinance (unrelated to detention /retention ponds but planned to be addressed in the same ordinance) after publication in the Fort Worth Star Telegram. As such, the agenda must continue to read as it is written, although private schools are no longer considered as part of this ordinance. City Council Minutes January 14, 2013 Page 12 The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval by a 5 -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. COUNCILWOMAN WRIGHT OUJESKY MOVED TO APPROVE TR 2012 -05; ORDINANCE NO. 3234. MAYOR PRO TEM LOMBARD SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5 -0. C.6 TR 2012 -04 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS TO SECTION 118 -728 OF THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CODE OF ORDINANCES "LIGHTING" - ORDINANCE NO. 3229 APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Clayton Comstock to present the item. Clayton Comstock, Senior Planner, summarized the item. Currently, there exists only one regulation regarding lighting in the zoning ordinance: that wood poles not be used for the support of light fixtures. Issues of glare, light trespass and other light- related nuisances have been enforced through other parts of the Code of Ordinances. This Lighting Ordinance provides a comprehensive set of regulations for commercial and residential outdoor lighting. The City recently received Silver Level Certification from the Scenic City Certification Program. The program acknowledges cities that have policies, procedures and regulations in place to enhance the quality of life through the built environment. With the certification also came recommendations from the program administrators on how to achieve the next level. One recommendation was to address lighting, as the City received zero out of 25 possible points in that category. Some of the provisions of Ordinance No. 3229 include: 1. Eliminating light waste, or "skyglow ". 2. Reducing light trespass and glare onto adjacent roadways and residential properties 3. Regulating lighting type for safety, security, and aesthetic value. City Council Minutes January 14, 2013 Page 13 4. Establishing a minimum quality standard for light poles (i.e. color, material, height). 5. Requiring forethought in the site planning process that addresses light trespass, glare, luminaires, etc. The ordinance also includes a number of exemptions. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval by a 5 -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 BARTH MOVED TO APPROVE TR 2012 -04; ORDINANCE NO. 3229. COUNCILMAN TURNAGE SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5 -0. D.0 PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT Items to follow do not require a public hearing. D.1 FP 2012 -08 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM HP CIVIL ENGINEERING, LLC FOR A FINAL PLAT OF HOME TOWN - DOLCE ADDITION, PHASE 1 ON 14.86 ACRES LOCATED IN THE 6100 BLOCK OF PARKER BLVD AND ASSOCIATED WATER COURSE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT APPROVED Mayor Trevino called on the applicant to come forward and present the item. Jason P, HP Civil Engineering, 5339 Alpha Road, Dallas, came forward with a request for a final plat for the development of four lot sizes and two public open spaces. The project is in the Home Town Center north of NRH2O. The first phase of the project will be the development of 159 multi - family units. In phase two there will be 157 units with public open spaces to include a dog park and park extension. John Pitstick, Planning & Development Director, summarized the item. On behalf of Dolce Living Hometown, LLC, Hometown Urban Partners, LTD. and Arcadia Land Partners 25, LTD, HP Civil Engineering is requesting approval of a final plat for four developable lots and two open space lots— including a 0.53 acre public park dedication —on 14.8677 acres at the southeastern corner of the Town Center zoning City Council Minutes January 14, 2013 Page 14 district, along Parker Boulevard just north of the NRH2O Family Waterpark. Approval of the Final Plat will allow full grading and construction to commence on Phase 1 of "Dolce Living Hometown," a multi - family residential development of 315 apartment units (total build -out). Phase 1 of the development will include 159 units (83 one - bedroom units, 70 two - bedroom units and 6 three - bedroom units), a 5,900 square foot leasing office and amenity center, and 5,000 square feet of first -floor retail space. The total Phase 1 square footage is approximately 160,000 square feet. Some of the Phase 1 development area will be in a 0.53 acre public park and a publicly accessible dog park. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval by a 5 -0 vote. COUNCILMAN TURNAGE MOVED TO APPROVE FP 2012 -08. MAYOR PRO TEM LOMBARD SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5 -0. E.0 PUBLIC WORKS EA PW 2013 -002 RECOMMEND AWARD OF BID FOR THE 38TH YEAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROJECT: DUDE COURT & JENNINGS DRIVE GALVANIZED WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT TO SABER DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $138,500.00 - RESOLUTION NO. 2013 -002 APPROVED Gregory Van Nieuwenhuize, City Engineer, presented the item. The City Council is being asked to recommend an award of a construction contract to Tarrant County for the CIP Project identified as "Dude Court & Jennings Drive Galvanized Water Main Replacement Project [CDBG]" in the Capital Projects Budget (Project No: CDBG13). The Project includes the design and replacement of existing galvanized water mains with PVC (polyvinyl chloride) water mains in the 8300 block of Dude Court and the 5100 block of Jennings Drive. Approximately 1,400 linear feet of two -inch (2 ") diameter water main will be replaced with six -inch (6 ") diameter water main. This portion of water main was proposed as the City's 38 Year CDBG Project because the main is deteriorating which requires regular maintenance and the size and pipe material no longer meets the City's minimum criteria. Bids were received by eight (8) contractors and sufficient CDBG funds are available from Tarrant County for this project. Upon the Council's approval of Resolution No. 2013 -002, this item will be scheduled for award on an upcoming Tarrant County Commissioners Court agenda. COUNCILMAN WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2013 -002. COUNCILWOMAN WRIGHT OUJESKY SECONDED THE MOTION. City Council Minutes January 14, 2013 Page 15 MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5 -0. F.0 GENERAL ITEMS F.1 GN 2013 -003 CONSIDER A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE CITY'S SUPPORT OF AND CONSENT TO THE CREATION OF THE COTTON BELT COMMUTER RAIL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT - RESOLUTION NO. 2013 -001 NO ACTION TAKEN Mayor Trevino announced that Item F.1 would be pulled from the agenda awaiting more information before Council could take action on the item. G.0 EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS GA ACTION ON ANY ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON WORK SESSION AGENDA ITEM B.1 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEGOTIATIONS IN SOUTHEAST SECTOR OF CITY APPROVED Craig Hulse, Economic Development Director, summarized the item. The potential new municipal complex location is set back 1,000 feet from Boulevard 26. Given this distance a gateway is necessary to assist citizens and visitors toward the entry of the municipal complex. Staff has secured the ability for City Council to purchase roughly 0.526 acres at the northeast corner of Boulevard 26 and Road to the Mall, to serve as the gateway entry. The 22,895 square foot property is visible from all directions and presents an excellent opportunity to further beautify the Boulevard 26 corridor, setting the tone for redevelopment across the entire former North Hills Mall property. MAYOR PRO TEM LOMBARD MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE 0.526 ACRES LOCATED AT 7608 BOULEVARD 26. COUNCILMAN TURNAGE SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5 -0. City Council Minutes January 14, 2013 Page 16 H.0 INFORMATION AND REPORTS H.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS Councilman Barth made the following announcements. City Hall and other non - emergency city offices will be closed on Monday, January 21st. The NRH Public Library and Senior Center will also be closed. Garbage and recycling will be collected as normally scheduled. The North Richland Hills Police Department is hosting a Senior Anti -Fraud Education Program on Tuesday, January 22nd at Gateway Church. Registration will begin at 8 a.m. and the program will follow from 8:30 a.m. to Noon. Space is limited. Participants may register in advance by calling 817 - 616 -3759. NRH2O is hosting the annual Polar Plunge on Saturday, January 26th benefiting the Special Olympics. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. and the event will start at 10:00 a.m. For more information, visit specialolympicstexas.org or call 214 - 943 -9981. Kudos Korner - Alexander James from the Police Department. A resident recently submitted a letter to the newspaper thanking Officer James for installing a battery in his wife's car after she got stranded in a parking lot. The resident said he is no longer able to change the battery himself because of a disability and he was grateful that someone cared enough to help. "Officer James is a true public servant," he stated. H.2 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 8:09 p. , Oscar Trevino — Mayor A *TEST: Patricia Hutson, City Secretary