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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2013-05-20 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 20, 2013 WORK SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the 20 day of May 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 Tern, 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 Members: 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 George Staples City Attorney Mary Peters Public Information Officer Kristin James Assistant to City Manager John Pitstick Director of Planning & Development Greg VanNieuwenhuize Engineer Adrien Pekurney Recreation Center Manager Sharon Davis Assistant Parks Director Robert Lung Economic Development Specialist Absent: Mark Hindman City Manager Call to Order 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. City Council Minutes May 20, 2013 Page 2 A.1 2013 Youth Advisory Committee Project Proposal Ms. Kristin James, Assistant to City Manager, advised the Youth Advisory Committee's project this year was on economic development needs of the youth in North Richland Hills. The following members of the Youth Advisory Committee presented the committee's project proposal to the Council - Mr. Benton Orr, Chair; Hayden Hunter, Vice Chair; Mason Chaney, Secretary; Rachel Andrews Treasurer; and Rebecca Cooper, 2013 -2014 Chair. The Committee presented ideas to Council on the kinds of businesses the youth would like to see locate in North Richland Hills. They presented their vision, reasons more youth oriented business are needed, types of restaurants, retail, and entertainment and examples of the businesses they would like the city to recruit. There were no questions from the Council. A.2 NRH Centre Update Ms. Adrien Pekurney, NRH Centre Manager, advised the NRH Centre celebrated its one -year anniversary on April 12. Council was given an update on the performance of the facility. Highlights of the update included revenue actuals to adopted budget, facility memberships sold, average daily attendance, special events at the facility, birthday party rentals, group exercise enrollment and participation, and Grand Hall bookings and revenues. Ms. Pekurney responded to various questions from Council that included a satisfaction survey, the ability to track the conversion of day passes to memberships, utilization of the Kids Club, parking availability and catering at the Grand Hall and Terrace. 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, lease or value of real property in the central sector of the City. B.2 Executive Session: Pursuant to Section 551.071 Texas Government Code to consult with city's attorney to seek advice about pending or contemplated litigation: or a settlement offer; or on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governing body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code Mayor Trevino announced at 6:30 p.m. that the Council would convene into Executive Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, pursuant to the following sections: 1) Section 551.072 to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or City Council Minutes May 20, 2013 Page 3 value of real property in the central sector of the City; and 2) Section 551.071 to consult with attorney to seek advice about pending or contemplated litigation; or a on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the city council under Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. C.0 Adjournment Mayor Trevino announced at 6:40 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 20, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor Tom Lombard Mayor Pro Tern, 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 Jimmy Perdue Director of Public Safety Mike Curtis Managing Director Vickie Loftice Managing Director Patricia Hutson City Secretary George Staples Attorney Absent: Mark Hindman City Manager City Council Minutes May 20, 2013 Page 4 A.1 INVOCATION Dr. Scott Maze, North Richland Hills Baptist pastor, gave the invocation. A.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Turnage led the pledge of allegiance. A.3 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. Kate Lombard administered the oath of office to Tom Lombard Dr. Scott Maze administered the oath of office to David Whitson. Kim Gill administered the oath of office to Tim Welch. RECESS AND BACK TO ORDER Mayor Trevino recessed the meeting at 7:16 p.m. and called the meeting back to order at 7:25 p.m. with all members present as previously recorded. Mayor Pro Tern Lombard recognized James Kunkel, with Scout Troop 32. Mr. Kunkel, a North Richland Hills resident, is working on his citizenship in community merit badge. A.4 SPECIAL PRESENTATION AND RECOGNITION(S) - PRESENTATION OF CHECK TO THE NRH ANIMAL ADOPTION AND RESCUE CENTER BY THE YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE. City Council Minutes May 20, 2013 Page 5 Ms. Kristin James, Assistant to City Manager, introduced Mr. Benton Orr, Chair of the Youth Advisory Committee. On behalf of the Youth Advisory Committee Mr. Orr presented a check for $920.00 to Chun Mezger, Animal Center Supervisor. The Youth Advisory Committee raised the money for the NRH Animal Adoption and Rescue Center during their 2 " Annual NRH Dog Show. A.5 YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE END OF YEAR REPORT AND ACCEPTANCE OF REPORT Mr. Benton Orr, Chair of the Youth Advisory Committee, presented to Council the year- end report. The report included highlights of the committee's activities the past year and events and plans for the Fall 2013 semester. Council was advised of the members who would be graduating and the officers for the upcoming 2013 -2014 year. MAYOR PRO TEM LOMBARD MOVED TO ACCEPT THE YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE'S YEAR- END REPORT. COUNCILMAN RODRIGUEZ SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0. A.6 CITIZENS PRESENTATION Mr. Joseph Dane McKittrick, 5336 Scott Drive, presented to Council a petition to approve a stricter smoking ordinance in North Richland Hills and advised he was speaking on behalf of the individuals who had signed the petition. Mr. McKittrick spoke on the city's current smoking ordinance and requested the council to consider amending it to make it stricter throughout the City. Ms. Kathy Hudson, 8312 Forrest Oak, did not wish to speak but wanted to go on record as being in support of Mr. McKittrick's comments. Mr. Hayden Hunter, 5309 Holiday Court and Vice Chair of the Youth Advisory Committee, spoke on the need to revise the City's current smoking ordinance. Mayor Trevino advised he would ask the City Manager to look at their request to update the smoking ordinance. A.7 REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA City Council Minutes May 20, 2013 Page 6 None. B.0 APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED B.1 APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MAY 13, 2013 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAYOR PRO TEM LOMBARD MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. COUNCILWOMAN WRIGHT OUJESKY 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. D.1 AP 2013- 01 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM J &J NRH 100, FLP FOR AN AMENDED PLAT OF THORNBRIDGE WEST ADDITION ON 25.016 ACRES IN THE 8200 BLOCK OF DAVIS BLVD. APPROVED Mr. Dustin Austin, 700 W. Harwood, applicant, requested approval of an amended plat. Council was advised the purpose of the amended plat was for some additional easements that were needed throughout the addition. Mr. John Pitstick, Director of Planning and Development, summarized the item. The applicant is requesting approval of an amended plat to add some additional easements required by Oncor and for some expanded drainage easements required by the City. The amended plat also includes the dedication of the park land for the John Barfield Trail. It does not increase the number of lots in the subdivision or any of the previously approved dimensions or configurations. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval at their May 16 meeting. City Council Minutes May 20, 2013 Page 7 COUNCILMAN WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE AP 2013 -01, AMENDED PLAT OF THORNBRIDGE WEST ADDITION. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0. D.2 RP 2012 -09 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM DUNAWAY ASSOCIATES FOR A REPLAT TO CREATE LOTS 2R1 AND 2R2, BLOCK 1, BRENTWOOD ESTATES ON 3.638 ACRES AT 8505 AND 8509 DAVIS BLVD. APPROVED Mr. Jim Kelly, 327 Drexel Drive, Grapevine, applicant, requested approval of a replat on 8505 and 8509 Davis Boulevard for the purpose of subdividing one lot into two lots. He advised the City requested a cross parking agreement and the executed agreement has been given to the City. Mr. John Pitstick, Director of Planning and Development summarized the item. The replat will subdivide a commercial lot of 3.638 acres into two lots separating the retail building from the office building. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval at their meeting on May 16. MAYOR PRO TEM LOMBARD MOVED TO APPROVE RP 2012 -09, A REPLAT CREATING LOTS 2R1 AND 2R2, BLOCK 1 BRENTWOOD ESTATES. COUNCILMAN RODRIGUEZ SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0. E.0 PUBLIC WORKS E.1 APPROVE A WATER COURSE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH STONEYBROOKE, LLC REGARDING MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DRAINAGE FACILITIES WITHIN THE STONEYBROOKE ADDITION, LOTS 1 -21, A, B & C OF BLOCK 19 AND LOTS 1 -8, A, B & C OF BLOCK 20 APPROVED Mr. Greg VanNieuwenhuize, Engineer, presented the item. Council is being asked to approve a water course maintenance agreement. At the May 13 council meeting the final plat for Stoneybrooke Addition Phase II was approved. Plans for the subdivision include a concrete drainage flume with retaining wall along the rear of the lots along the eastern edge. The maintenance agreement is to assign the maintenance and City Council Minutes May 20, 2013 Page 8 responsibilities of the concrete drainage flume and retaining wall to the developer initially and then it will transfer to the property owners as the subdivision develops. COUNCILMAN WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE THE WATER COURSE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH STONEYBROOKE, LLC. COUNCILMAN TURNAGE SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0. E.2 APPROVE AN AMENDMENT TO THE SIDEWALK POLICY THAT WILL ADD A CITY COST SHARE PROGRAM FOR ELIGIBLE SIDEWALK REPLACEMENTS - ORDINANCE NO. 3248 APPROVED Mr. Mike Curtis, Managing Director, presented the item. Council is being asked to approve an ordinance amending the City's Sidewalk Policy. Staff presented recommendations to Council during the May 13 Council Work Session. The recommendations included adding a city cost share program to assist property owners in the replacement of existing sidewalk and drive approaches. Highlights of the program include: 1) As funding allows for city participation on a 50/50 basis for the replacement of concrete sidewalks and drive approaches; 2) Sidewalk or drive approach must be within the public right of way abutting residential property and the condition must be deemed deficient through a Public Works Department evaluation; 3) cost of replacing sidewalk will vary with time and market conditions. COUNCILMAN RODRIGUEZ MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3248. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7 -0. F.0 GENERAL ITEMS FA ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM APPROVED Patricia Hutson, City Secretary advised that the Charter states Council is to elect a Mayor Pro Tem at the first regular meeting after completion of the election process. Therefore, a Mayor Pro Tem needs to be selected at the May 20 meeting. Mayor Trevino asked for nominations for Mayor Pro Tem. City Council Minutes May 20, 2013 Page 9 MAYOR PRO TEM LOMBARD NOMINATED COUNCILMAN RODRIGUEZ. There being no other nominations Mayor Trevino called for the question. 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 Councilwoman Wright Oujesky made the following announcements: City Hall and other non - emergency city offices will be closed Monday, May 27th for the Memorial Day Holiday. The NRH Centre, Iron Horse Golf Course and NRH2O Family Water Park will be open on Memorial Day. The City's trash and recycling schedule will not change for the holiday. Monday collections will be made as normal. Join the Mayor's Summer Reading Club at the NRH Public Library. The club begins June 3rd and is open to all ages. There will be prizes and special programs throughout the summer. For more information, visit the Library's web site at www.library.nrhtx.com. Grab your bicycle, helmet and bottled water and enjoy an evening ride with Mayor Oscar Trevino. 'Round the Town with Oscar takes place the first Tuesday of each month at 5:45 p.m. Cyclists meet at the NRH Centre parking lot. The rides are approximately 10 miles and incorporate the NRH trail system and on- street routes. Our next ride will be on Tuesday, June 4 th Kudos Korner — Ricky Bryant of the Public Works Department. A resident contacted the City to express his gratitude to Ricky for shutting off his water after he saw it running while no one was home. Ricky is now his hero, the resident said. Service is one of the City Council Minutes May 20, 2013 Page 10 City's Core Values and Ricky's actions are an example of the high caliber of service that our citizens can expect from our City employees. H.2 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 8:02 p.m C H Lg Osc r T v — Mayor AT ST: r Patricf ur„ ,r ;u ity Secretary