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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2013-06-10 Minutes MINUTES OF THE MID -YEAR BUDGET WORK SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS HELD IN THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CITY COUNCIL WORKROOM, 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820 NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, JUNE 10, 2013 — 4:30 P.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Trevino called the work session to order at 4:30 p.m. Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor Tito Rodriguez Mayor Pro Tern, Council, Place 1 Rita Wright Oujesky Council, Place 2 Tom Lombard Council, Place 3 Tim Barth Council, Place 4 David Whitson Council, Place 5 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 Vickie Loftice Managing Director Mike Curtis Managing Director Patricia Hutson City Secretary Kristin James Assistant to City Manager Mary Peters Public Information Officer Larry Koonce Director of Finance Mark Mills Budget Director Patrick Hillis Human Resources Director Craig Hulse Economic Development Director Jennipher Castellanos Senior Budget Analyst Stan Tinney Fire Chief Laury Fiorello Assistant Finance Director Mike Hamlin Assistant Police Chief Andy Kancel Assistant Police Chief Robert Lung Economic Development Specialist Absent: Scott Turnage Council, Place 6 City Council Work Session Minutes June 10, 2013 Page 2 of 4 2. DISCUSS ANNUAL BUDGET AND PLAN OF MUNICIPAL SERVICES FOR FY 2012 -2013 AND DISCUSS PLANNING AND PROGRAM OF SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013 -2014 Mr. Mark Hindman, City Manager, gave introductory comments. The work session's purpose is to provide Council with an outline of the status of the current budget year and an overview of some issues that will influence the 2013/14 preliminary budget to be presented to Council in August. Mr. Hindman discussed improving economic conditions are resulting in improvements in the single family home market, improvements in commercial real estate, and an increase in sales taxes and building permit and construction related fees. Mr. Hindman advised of some upcoming financial issues. Staff is proposing to continue the issuance of bonds for the City Hall project, the Animal Rescue and Adoption Center, burial of utilities along Boulevard 26 and several larger street projects. The bond issuance is consistent with previous plans. It is also anticipated that some form of compensation adjustment will be proposed in the budget. Mr. Craig Hulse, Director of Economic Development, presented an overview of the economic outlook. Mr. Hulse discussed local residential and commercial development and the effect the North Tarrant Express is having on them. Council was advised single - family residential starts are up with 126 permits issued in the first 6 months and in excess of 200 permits are projected for the current full fiscal year. Commercial permits are flat but permit values are up primarily due to larger commercial projects. Council was advised taxable sales will improve as the North Tarrant Express construction subsides. The City anticipates revenues from both property and sales tax will grow. Mr. Larry Koonce, Director of Finance, presented an overview of the City's debt financing. Council was updated on the tax supported debt projects previously approved and in progress, advised of new projects for budget consideration and of a preliminary tax supported bond sale in 2013. Council was given a brief status report of the Bond Election Programs after the 2013 sale. Council was advised consideration is also being given in the budget to a self- supporting 2013 bond sale for water and sewer improvements to be paid through water and sewer rates and for Boulevard 26 utility burial and intersections to be paid for with TIF 1 expansion taxes. Mr. Patrick Hills, Director of Human Resources, updated Council on employee compensation and health insurance. Council was advised that with the continuing improvement to the local economy it is anticipated that the City's market comparison cities will be allocating funds for their employee compensation programs. Staff is anticipating allocating funds for the City's compensation programs and options that will be considered include employee merit increases, pay range adjustments, and lump sum increases. City Council Work Session Minutes June 10, 2013 Page 3 of 4 Mr. Mark Mills, Budget Director, presented a summary of the 2012/2013 revised revenues and expenditures comparing the 2013 revised preliminary revenue and expenditure projections to the adopted budget. FY 2012 -13 Revised vs. Adopted- FY 2013 FY 2013 General Fund Adopted Revised Difference Revenues $40,741,640 $41,402,682 $661,042 PY Encumbrances 0 387,534 387,534 Fund Balance 20,000 25,000 5,000 Total Resources $40,761,640 $41,815,216 $1,053,576 Expenditures $40,494,190 $40,927,197 $433,007 PY Encumbrances 0 387,534 387,534 Reserve & Other 252,883 269,390 16,507 Total Commitment $40,747,073 $41,584,121 $837,048 Balance $14,567 $231,095 $216,528 Mr. Mills presented an overview of the 2013 -2014 preliminary budget. Mr. Mills compared the preliminary revenues and expenditures to the adopted budget. Sales tax collection is projected to be 2% higher than the current fiscal year's adopted sales tax figure and staff is anticipating sales tax to increase an additional 2% during fiscal year 2013 -2014 over the fiscal year 2012 -2013 revised budget estimate. Mr. Mills discussed the preliminary tax roll released by Tarrant Appraisal District in May, the assumptions being used to prepare the 2013/2014 proposed budget and property tax revenue and its distribution. A 2.7% increase in property tax revenues is anticipated over the Fiscal Year 2012 -2013 Adopted Budget. Construction activity is projected to remain consistent and the related revenue will therefore remain relatively flat in comparison to Fiscal Year 2011 -2012 actual and the year -end projection for Fiscal Year 2012 -2013. Council was advised of some significant items /issues that have the potential to impact expenditures in the 2013 -2014 budget. Items brought to Council's attention included: • Possible increase in water /sewer charges by the city's suppliers • School Resource Officer Staffing • Motorola Equipment lease • West Nile Initiative City Council Work Session Minutes June 10, 2013 Page 4 of 4 • Replacement of Radio Equipment • Water Operations Equipment Replacement • North East Fire Department Association Capital Replacement Plan • Bi- annual citizen survey • HTE System Replacement • Public Safety Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) / Record Management System (RMS) Replacement Mr. Mills reviewed with Council the budget calendar. Mr. Hindman updated Council on some additional issues facing the City: • Realtor disposition of properties — disposition of excess city property (Municipal Court/ Old Recreation Center/ City Hall. • Alternate fire vehicle / addition of an ambulance — Council was advised the alternate fire vehicle plan did not meet its primary objective and the Fire Chief will be coming forward in the near future with suggestions for efficiency improvements. • Demolition of the old Food Lion building and old Recreation Center Building. • Transportation funding — the need to reconstruct several major segments of streets and provide a future funding source for regional rail service. 3. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Trevino adjourned the work session at 6:06 p.m. APPR D: \mo C H L A o z r a Osca Tre — Ma y Patricia Hutson, City Secretary 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 — JUNE 10, 2013 WORK SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the 10 day of June 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 Tito Rodriguez Mayor Pro Tern / Council, Place 1 Rita Wright Oujesky Council, Place 2 Tom Lombard Council, Place 3 Tim Barth Council, Place 4 David Whitson Council, Place 5 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 Larry Koonce Finance Director Patrick Hillis Human Resources Director Mark Mills Budget Director Stan Tinney Fire Chief Craig Hulse Economic Development Director Laury Fiorello Assistant Finance Director Jennipher Castellanos Senior Budget Analyst Robert Lung Economic Development Specialist Mike Hamilin Assistant Police Chief Andy Kancel Assistant Police Chief Absent: Scott Turnage Council, Place 6 Call to Order Mayor Trevino called the work session to order at 6:06 p.m. City Council Minutes June 10, 2013 Page 2 A.0 Discuss Items from Regular City Council Meeting There were no questions from Council on the regular agenda items. Mr. Koonce updated Council on Agenda Item F. 1: Consider all matters incident and related to the issuance and sale of "City of North Richland Hills, Texas, General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2013 ", including the adoption of Ordinance No. 3254 authorizing the issuance of such bonds, establishing parameters for the sale and issuance of such bonds and delegating certain matters to an authorized official of the City — Mr. Koonce advised the Council the credit rating from Standard & Poors had been received and the City maintained its AA+ rating. Mr. Koonce also advised Council of differences in two of the parameters between the Staff Report and Ordinance. The 2.5% maximum interest cost and 5% minimum savings threshold in the Ordinance are the correct parameters rather than the 3% maximum interest and 4% minimum savings listed in the Staff Report. 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 551.087 Texas Government Code Regarding Economic Development Incentive in Southwest Sector of City Mayor Trevino announced at 6:07 p.m. that following a brief recess the Council would convene into Executive Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, pursuant to the following section: Section 551.087 regarding economic development incentive in southwest sector of City. Mayor Trevino called the meeting back to order at 6:18 p.m. and Council met in Executive Session. C.0 Adjournment Mayor Trevino announced at 6:43 p.m. that the Council would adjourn to the regular Council meeting. REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING A.0 CALL TO ORDER City Council Minutes June 10, 2013 Page 3 Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order June 10, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor Tito Rodriguez Mayor Pro Tern / Council, Place 1 Rita Wright Oujesky Council, Place 2 Tom Lombard Council, Place 3 Tim Barth Council, Place 4 David Whitson Council, Place 5 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 Monica Solko Assistant City Secretary George Staples Attorney Absent Scott Turnage Council, Place 6 A.1 INVOCATION Councilman Whitson gave the invocation. A.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Councilman Whitson led the pledge of allegiance. A.3 SPECIAL PRESENTATION AND RECOGNITION(S) — PRESENTATION OF 2013 TEEN COURT SCHOLARSHIP. City Council Minutes June 10, 2013 Page 4 Debbie Durko, Municipal Court Director introduced Bethany Grohman, Teen Court Judge and a previous recipient of the Teen Court Scholarship. Ms. Grohman presented the 2013 Teen Court Scholarship to Brianna Hall. Ms. Hall was awarded a $2,500 scholarship to the chosen technical school, college or university of her choice. A.4 CITIZENS PRESENTATION James Brown, 7121 Corona Drive, came forward and expressed his concerns over contractors and city employees trespassing on his property causing damage to his property as well as others in the neighborhood due to the 820 expansion. Mayor Trevino asked Mike Curtis, Managing Director to help Mr. Brown with his situation. 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 MAY 20, 2013 CITY COUNCIL MEETING B.2 AWARD OF PROJECT RFB NO. 13 -018 TO MCCLENDON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $94,344.10 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE BROOKRIDGE DRIVE AND PLUMWOOD DRIVE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (DR0903 & DR1005) B.3 REVISE THE FY 2012/2013 CAPITAL PROJECT BUDGET AND AWARD OF PROJECT RFB NO. 13 -017 TO STABILE & WINN, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $644,899.20 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE STARNES ROAD STREET IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (ST1001) B.4 APPROVE PURCHASE OF SPARTAN ERV RESCUE PUMPER FIRE APPARATUS FROM METRO FIRE APPARATUS SPECIALISTS, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $542,578.00 COUNCILMAN LOMBARD MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. City Council Minutes June 10, 2013 Page 5 MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6 -0. C.0 PUBLIC HEARINGS C.1 TR 2013 -02 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 118, ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, AND SECTION 106 -9, SIGN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TABLE OF PERMITTED SIGNS, AS EACH PERTAINS TO THE TITLES OF COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICTS; CHANGING "NS" NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES TO "LR" LOCAL RETAIL, "CS" COMMUNITY SERVICES TO "C -1" COMMERCIAL, AND "HC" HEAVY COMMERCIAL TO "C -2" COMMERCIAL; AND CORRECTING ERRORS IN SECTION 118 -394 LOT AND AREA REQUIREMENTS IN NONRESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS — ORDINANCE NO. 3247 APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Clayton Comstock to present the item. Mr. Comstock, Senior Planner, presented the item. Council is being asked to approve Ordinance No. 3247, a text revision that would remove nearly all references to the NS, CS and HC zoning districts from the Zoning and Sign Ordinances and reclassify them to their former names of LR, C -1, and C -2. This revision will simplify and streamline the Zoning Ordinance and official Zoning Map. 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 WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE TR 2013 -02; ORDINANCE NO. 3247. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6 -0. C.2 ZC 2013 -04 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM "NS" City Council Minutes June 10, 2013 Page 6 NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES TO "LR" LOCAL RETAIL AT 7717 PRECINCT LINE ROAD, 8901 THROUGH 8913 MID - CITIES BOULEVARD, 7917 GLENVIEW DRIVE AND 7944 THROUGH 7956 DAVIS BOULEVARD; A ZONING CHANGE FROM "CS" COMMUNITY SERVICES TO "C -1" COMMERCIAL AT 6417 AND 6425 PRECINCT LINE ROAD, 8316 WOODS LANE, 5755 RUFE SNOW DRIVE, 8517 DAVIS BOULEVARD, 6720 NORTHEAST LOOP 820, 7800 DAVIS BOULEVARD, 8500 MID - CITIES BOULEVARD, 8525 AND 8529 MID - CITIES BOULEVARD, AND 8601 THROUGH 8625 MID - CITIES BOULEVARD; A ZONING CHANGE FROM "HC" HEAVY COMMERCIAL TO "C -2" COMMERCIAL AT 5750 RUFE SNOW DRIVE, 6646 IRON HORSE BOULEVARD, AND 6618 AND 6640 NORTHEAST LOOP 820; A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR "FUNERAL PARLOR AND CREMATORY" AT 8525 MID - CITIES BOULEVARD; A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR "GAS STATION" AT 6640 NORTHEAST LOOP 820; AND A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR "PET LODGING BUSINESS" AT 7800 DAVIS BOULEVARD. THE ABOVE REFERENCED CHANGES ARE PROPOSED AS PART OF A CITY -WIDE ZONING DISTRICT RENAMING PROJECT WHERE THE TITLES OF COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICTS ARE PROPOSED TO BE CHANGED. NO CHANGES TO PERMITTED LAND USES OR DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS FOR THESE PROPERTIES ARE PROPOSED BY THIS ORDINANCE - ORDINANCE NO. 3249 APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Clayton Comstock to present the item. Mr. Comstock, Senior Planner, summarized the item. The City of North Richland Hills is proposing a zoning change to multiple properties in conjunction with the approval of Ordinance No. 3247, which would reclassify all NS, CS and HC zoning districts to their former names of LR, C -1, and C -2 respectively. A total of 32 properties are impacted by this zoning change ordinance. While the title of their zoning district may change, no change is proposed to the permitted land uses or the development regulations of these properties. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval by (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 LOMBARD MOVED TO APPROVE ZC 2013 -04; ORDINANCE NO. 3249. MAYOR PRO TEM RODRIGUEZ SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6 -0. City Council Minutes June 10, 2013 Page 7 C.3 ZC 2013 -02 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM KIMLEY -HORN & ASSOCIATES FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM C -1 COMMERCIAL AND C -2 COMMERCIAL TO RD -PD REDEVELOPMENT PLANNED DEVELOPMENT BASED ON C -1 COMMERCIAL USES AND REGULATIONS ON LOTS 3R, 4 AND 5, BLOCK 13, AND LOT 1, BLOCK 14, SNOW HEIGHTS NORTH ADDITION AT 5152 AND 5198 RUFE SNOW DRIVE AND 6800 AND 6896 DICK LEWIS DRIVE - ORDINANCE NO. 3250 APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on applicant to come forward and present the item. Tony Callaway with Callaway Architecture, 1207 Hampshire Lane, Richardson, TX, came forward to request a zoning change for future 85,000 foot grocery store. The company purchasing the site will be WinCo Foods from Boise, Idaho. They are an employee owned company with about 80 stores and expanding. One store is currently under construction in Fort Worth and one in McKinney. WinCo is identified as a low cost leader and very competitive in the marketplace with a regional draw opening to the public 24 hours and will typically hire round 200 people. The existing retail shops will be demolished and there are negotiations with Oncor on the easement to improve the site. There will be a detention pond around the Dick Lewis side and will have a very attractive landscape plan. There will be a loading dock adjacent to public street with screening with an 8 foot masonry wall. Clayton Comstock, Senior Planner, requested to present Items C.3 (ZC 2013 -02) and CA (RP 2013 -02) since the items were related. On behalf of Texas Investors LLC, Romana Wash & Clean Ltd, and BH Investments LLC, Kimley -Horn & Associates is requesting a zoning change from C -1 Commercial and C -2 Commercial to RD -PD Redevelopment Planned Development based on C -1 Commercial uses and regulations on 8.6526 acres at the southwest corner of Dick Lewis Drive and Thaxton Parkway. The purpose of the request is to zone the property to accommodate the demolition and redevelopment of the site for a major grocery store. The remaining 4.2295 acres of the plat Lot 3R1, Block 13 will remain as is and under the existing "C -2" Commercial zoning. The replat is for two lots in the Snow Heights North Addition and also includes an Associated Detention Storage Facility Maintenance Agreement. The replat creates a new property line between existing retail and new redevelopment of WinCo. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval for both items 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. City Council Minutes June 10, 2013 Page 8 COUNCILMAN LOMBARD MOVED TO APPROVE ZC 2013 -02; ORDINANCE NO. 3250. COUNCILMAN WELCH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6 -0. C.4 RP 2013 -02 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM KIMLEY -HORN & ASSOCIATES FOR A REPLAT FOR LOT 3R1, BLOCK 13 AND LOT 1 R, BLOCK 14, SNOW HEIGHTS NORTH ADDITION, BEING 12.977 ACRES CURRENTLY DESCRIBED AS LOTS 3R, 4 AND 5, BLOCK 13, AND LOT 1, BLOCK 14, SNOW HEIGHTS NORTH ADDITION LOCATED AT 5152 AND 5198 RUFE SNOW DRIVE AND 6800 AND 6896 DICK LEWIS DRIVE AS WELL AS THE ASSOCIATED DETENTION STORAGE FACILITY MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT FOR PROPOSED LOT 1 R, BLOCK 14, SNOW HEIGHTS NORTH ADDITION. THIS ITEM IS NOT A PUBLIC HEARING BUT IS RELATED TO ITEM C.3 APPROVED Item presented with Item C.3 Public Hearings above. Mayor Trevino called for a motion. COUNCILWOMAN WRIGHT OUJESKY MOVED TO APPROVE RP 2013 -02. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6 -0. C.5 ZC 2012 -07 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM AMERICAN TOWER CORPORATION FOR A REVISION TO THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONING DISTRICT NO. 35 FOR A 90 TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWER ON LOTS 1 -8, BLOCK A, RICHLAND PLAZA ADDITION AT 6301 THROUGH 6367 BOULEVARD 26 - ORDINANCE NO. 3251 APPROVED Councilman Lombard abstained from discussion and voting. An affidavit of disqualification has been completed by Councilman Lombard and filed with the City Secretary stating the nature of the interest is the cell provider (American Tower) for the tower is his employer, AT &T. Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on the applicant to present the item. City Council Minutes June 10, 2013 Page 9 Dave Kirk, representing America Tower Corporation, 1901 Royal Lane, Dallas, TX came forward. The request is to modify a Planned Development (PD) to allow a 90 foot communications tower. The previous PD had a clause for a communications tower and this request is to clean up the PD and make the communications tower location more specific to the needs of development. Mr. Kirk was available to answer any questions Council may have. John Pitstick, Planning & Development Director, summarized the item. On behalf of Fenton LLC and Fenton Richlands LLC, Dave Kirk for American Tower is requesting a zoning change to amend the existing PD -35 Planned Development zoning district to allow a new 90 -foot telecommunications tower and associated equipment near the northernmost boundary of the property. The revised PD would remove all references to the previously permitted 100 -foot telecommunications tower and 10 ground- mounted commercial satellite dishes, whereby allowing only one tower on the property. This is also a revised location for such telecommunications equipment. 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 WHITSON MOVED TO APPROVE ZC 2013 -07; ORDINANCE NO. 3251. MAYOR PRO TEM RODRIGUEZ SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5 -0 -1; COUNCILMAN LOMBARD ABSTAINING. C.6 ZC 2013 -06 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM DEBRA PERNETTI ON BEHALF OF THE PROPERTY OWNER, G.Q. ENTERPRISES CORPORATION, FOR A REVISION TO THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONING DISTRICT NO. 42 ON LOT 2, BLOCK 1, TOWNE OAKS ADDITION AT 8015 GLENVIEW DRIVE TO INCLUDE USES PERMITTED IN THE C -1 COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICT - ORDINANCE NO. 3252 APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on the applicant to come forward and present the item. Jerry Foster, 7016 Bueno Vista, Hurst, TX representing the applicant came forward. Mr. Foster stated that over 5 years they have been in a small mom and pop business in City Council Minutes June 10, 2013 Page 10 North Richland Hills and love being in the city. This rezoning request is to include dog grooming with no overnight stay at 8015 Glenview Drive. Mr. Foster was available to answer any questions Council may have. John Pitstick, Planning & Development Director, summarized the item. On behalf of GQ Enterprises Corporation, Ms. Debra Pernetti is requesting a zoning change to amend the existing PD -42 Planned Development zoning district at 8015 Glenview Drive from an "LR" Local Retail base district to a "C -1" Commercial base district. The purpose of the change is to allow The Dog Parlor, a dog grooming business, to receive a certificate of occupancy within the existing retail center. The change to the C -1 base district would also allow other uses appropriate to such a retail corner as Glenview & NE Loop 820. The previously- approved entitlement for a convenience store and gasoline station under PZ 2001 -19 (Ordinance No. 2596) would carry forward. 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 ZC 2013 -06; ORDINANCE NO. 3252. COUNCILMAN WELCH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6 -0. C.7 ZC 2013 -08 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM R -3 SINGLE FAMILY TO R -2 SINGLE FAMILY ON TRACT 1A1 IN THE E.A. CROSS SURVEY, ABSTRACT NO. 281, 1.1255 ACRES LOCATED AT 6936 SMITHFIELD RD. - ORDINANCE NO. 3253 APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on John Pitstick to present the items. Mr. Pitstick, Planning and Development Director, requested to present Items C.7 (ZC 2013 -08) and C.8 (FP 2013 -03) since the items were related. The City of North Richland Hills is requesting approval of a zoning change from "R -3" Single Family Residential District to "R -2" Single Family Residential District for a 1.1255 acre parcel at 6936 Smithfield Road —the southeast corner of Smithfield Road and Turner Drive. The purpose of this request is to rezone the city -owned property to a zoning district that is City Council Minutes June 10, 2013 Page 11 standard to today's residential development in North Richland Hills. If the City is to sell the property off for private development, the zoning should reflect that policy. Along with the zoning change the City is also requesting a final plat be approved for Lot 7, Block 8, Snow Heights North Addition, 2 nd Section. The plat abandons a curve in the right -of -way for Smithfield and Turner and rededicates the area for developable use, whereby squaring off the boundary of the property. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of ZC 2013 -08 and FP 2013 -03. 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 RODRIGUEZ MOVED TO APPROVE ZC 2013 -08; ORDINANCE NO. 3253. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6 -0. C.8 FP 2013 -03 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS FOR A FINAL PLAT OF LOT 7, BLOCK 8, SMITHFIELD ACRES ADDITION, 2ND SECTION ON 1.125 ACRES LOCATED AT 6936 SMITHFIELD RD. THIS ITEM IS NOT A PUBLIC HEARING BUT IS RELATED TO ITEM C.7 APPROVED Item presented with Item C.7 Public Hearings above. Mayor Trevino called for a motion. COUNCILMAN LOMBARD MOVED TO APPROVE FP 2013 -03. MAYOR PRO TEM RODRIGUEZ SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6 -0. D.0 PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT Items to follow do not require a public hearing. No items for this category. City Council Minutes June 10, 2013 Page 12 E.0 PUBLIC WORKS EA APPROVE A DISCRETIONARY SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH ONCOR ELECTRIC DELIVERY, LLC TO PAY FOR A PORTION OF EQUIPMENT RELOCATION COSTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF RUFE SNOW DRIVE PROJECT (MID- CITIES TO HIGHTOWER - ST0202) APPROVED Caroline Waggoner, Assistant Director /Engineering, summarized the item. The City is currently in the right -of -way (ROW) acquisition phase of the Rufe Snow Drive Widening project. Two of the 43 parcels needed in order to widen the roadway are owned by Oncor. One of these properties, a 12.1 acre tract at the southwest corner of Rufe Snow and Chapman, houses a major electric Substation. This tract alone requires the acquisition of 0.77 acres across almost 1,400 linear feet of Rufe Snow frontage. While it is easy to see the major transmission towers, electrical structures and array of overhead lines located on the Oncor property, there are significant underground lines entering and leaving this location as well. The ROW acquisition from this property impacts at least seven underground duct banks, which must be replaced in their entirety (splicing to lower them is not an option). Because this project impacts Oncor facilities located on their own property and not just those items located in the public ROW, a portion of the relocation costs are considered reimbursable by the City. Under the terms of the proposed agreement, the City will reimburse Oncor for a portion of the cost of the needed relocations, based on the actual cost of the work. Current estimates provided by Oncor indicate that the projected City cost will be approximately $190,000. Staff recommends approval of the Discretionary Service Agreement with Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC. COUNCILMAN WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE THE DISCRETIONARY SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH ONCOR ELECTRIC DELIVERY, LLC. COUNCILMAN WELCH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6 -0. E.2 APPROVE SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 1 TO THE ENGINEERING AGREEMENT WITH COBB, FENDLEY & ASSOCIATES, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $121,148.68 FOR THE BOULEVARD 26 - OVERHEAD TO UNDERGROUND UTILITY RELOCATION PORTION OF THE "TIF 1 EXPANSION - INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS /UTILITY BURIAL PROJECT" (ED0601) APPROVED City Council Minutes June 10, 2013 Page 13 Gregory Van Nieuwenhuize, City Engineer, summarized the item. Council is being asked to approve a supplemental agreement with Cobb, Fendley & Associates ( "CFA ") for the CIP Project identified as the Boulevard 26 - Overhead to Underground Utility Relocation portion of the "TIF 1 Expansion - Intersection Improvements /Utility Burial Project ". In order to fund the underground placement of the utility lines between the Rufe Snow Drive intersection and the Glenview Drive intersection, the new buried utility lines will need to be buried along the side streets of most properties a nominal distance before they can be transferred overhead again. All of these "side street distances" are estimated at 3,400 lineal feet. In order to fund final engineering for the entire corridor and the 10 additional easements that are necessary within this corridor, the City will need to amend the initial agreement. Staff has corresponded with CFA and they are willing to honor the same "pricing" as originally negotiated in the initial agreement. As such, the remaining engineering related work necessary for the remainder of the corridor equates to $121,148.68. COUNCILMAN LOMBARD MOVED TO APPROVE AGENDA ITEM E.2. COUNCILMAN WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6 -0. F.0 GENERAL ITEMS F.1 CONSIDER ALL MATTERS INCIDENT AND RELATED TO THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF "CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2013 ", INCLUDING THE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE NO. 3254 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS, ESTABLISHING PARAMETERS FOR THE SALE AND ISSUANCE OF SUCH BONDS AND DELEGATING CERTAIN MATTERS TO AN AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL OF THE CITY APPROVED Councilwoman Wright Oujesky abstained from discussion and voting. Her employer, Raymond James, is one of the underwriters for the bonds. An affidavit of disqualification has been completed by Councilwoman Wright Oujesky and filed with the City Secretary stating the nature of the interest was her employment with Raymond James. Larry Koonce, Finance Director, presented the item. City staff is exploring the feasibility of a potential bond refunding. Recent market conditions, which include lower interest rates on bonds, have created the potential to refund or refinance existing bonds at significantly lower rates than the original issue. On advice of the City's financial advisor, First Southwest Company, staff is recommending to refund the designated bonds City Council Minutes June 10, 2013 Page 14 classified as "bank qualified ". This designation allows the City to realize a lower interest rate, thus more interest expense savings, than "non -bank qualified" bonds. In order to keep the "bank qualified" designation the City is not allowed to issue more than $10,000,000 in a calendar year, including refunding bonds. This is the only planned bond issuance during calendar year 2013. The next planned bond sale is scheduled for early in calendar year 2014. In order to give the City some flexibility in negotiating a deal without setting a "fixed date" staff recommends approval of a "Parameters Ordinance ". This ordinance gives the City Manager as the "pricing officer" the ability to approve final pricing only if it falls within the Council's approved parameters. Staff recommends approval of Ordinance No. 3254. COUNCILMAN LOMBARD MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 3254. MAYOR PRO TEM RODRIGUEZ SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 5 -0 -1; COUNCILWOMAN WRIGHT OUJESKY ABSTAINING. F.2 APPROVE ATMOS ENERGY CORPORATION, MID -TEX DIVISION RATE SCHEDULE FOR RATE REVIEW MECHANISM - ORDINANCE NO. 3255 APPROVED Karen Bostic, Assistant City Manager, summarized the item. Council is being asked to approve Ordinance No. 3255, the Rate Review Mechanism ( "RRM ") tariff that reflects the negotiated RRM process. For the RRM process to continue, cities exercising original jurisdiction must approve a tariff that authorizes the process. If cities do not approve the RRM tariff, the Company has stated that it will reinstitute its annual filings under the GRIP provisions. The anticipated GRIP adjustment for 2013 would be approximately $5 million higher than the Company anticipates requesting through an RRM filing. Additionally, GRIP rate adjustments would place the entire amount of the Company's requested increase into the customer charge. The ACSC Executive Committee recommends that ACSC city members take action to approve an ordinance authorizing the RRM tariff. Staff recommends approval of Ordinance No. 3255 that would adopt the RRM Tariff and finds the adoption of the tariff to be just, reasonable, and in the public interest. COUNCILWOMAN WRIGHT OUJESKY MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE 3255. COUNCILMAN BARTH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6 -0. G.0 EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS City Council Minutes June 10, 2013 Page 15 G.1 ACTION ON ANY ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON WORK SESSION AGENDA B.1 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INCENTIVE IN SOUTHWEST SECTOR OF CITY APPROVED Mayor Trevino called for a motion. COUNCILMAN WELCH MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH WINCO FOODS. MAYOR PRO TEM RODRIGUEZ SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6 -0. H.0 INFORMATION AND REPORTS HA ANNOUNCEMENTS Councilman Lombard made the following announcements. The City reminds residents that Stage 1 water restrictions are now in effect. Outdoor watering is limited to no more than twice per week based on address. Watering is also prohibited between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., except when watering by hand or soaker hose. For more information, please visit our website or call the Water Conservation Hotline at 817- 427 -6450. June is Adopt a Cat Month. To celebrate, the NRH Animal Adoption & Rescue Center is offering reduced adoption fees for all cats and kittens this month. For more information, please visit the Animal Adoption & Rescue Center or call 817 - 427 -6570. In honor of Father's Day, the first 100 Dads will get in free on June 16th at NRH2O Family Water Park. Fathers must be accompanied by a child. For more information, visit NRH2O's website or call 817 - 427 -6500. Kudos Korner - Tonja Tilly at the Public Library. A citizen called to thank Tonja for assisting with the arrangements for an association's national Spring symposium. She City Council Minutes June 10, 2013 Page 16 said that Tonja provided VIP treatment and excellent customer service. In her opinion, Tonja went the extra mile to make sure that she helped in every way she could. H.2 ADJOURNMENT Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m. LiA.,9. Oscar Trevino —Mayor ATEST: r Patricf *. e iG� *; ity Secretary