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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2014-08-25 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 AUGUST 25, 2014 WORK SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the th 25 day of August 2014 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Workroom prior to the 7:00 p.m. regular Council meeting. Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor Rita Wright Oujesky Mayor Pro Tem Tito Rodriguez Council, Place 1 Tom Lombard Council, Place 3 Tim Barth Council, Place 4 David Whitson Council, Place 5 Scott Turnage Council, Place 6 Tim Welch Council, Place 7 Staff Members: Mark Hindman City Manager Karen Bostic Assistant City Manager Paulette Hartman Assistant City Manager Jimmy Perdue Director of Public Safety Mike Curtis Managing Director Vickie Loftice Managing Director Alicia Richardson 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 Craig Hulse Director of Economic Development Mark Mills Director of Budget and Research Patrick Hillis Director of Human Resources Chris Amarante Director of Facilities and Construction Caroline Waggoner City Engineer Mike Hamlin Assistant Police Chief Mike Young Assistant Police Chief Stan Tinney Fire Chief Kirk Marcum Assistant Fire Chief Caroline Waggoner Engineer David Pendley Chief Building Official August 25, 2014 City Council Minutes Page 1 of 10 Clayton Comstock Senior Planner • • Call to Order Mayor Trevino called the work session to order at 5:30 p.m. 1. Discuss Items from Regular City Council Meeting There were no questions from Council. • 2. INTRODUCTION OF NEW NRH TRAIL SYSTEM LOGO Managing Director Vickie Loftice presented the new NRH Trail system logo. Ms. Loftice informed Council the logo was created in-house and will be placed on safety and regulatory signage along the trail system. The logo will identify and market the NRH trail system, which will encompass nearly 30 miles upon completion of the John Barfield and Calloway Branch Trails. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Trevino announced at 5:45 p.m. that the Council would adjourn into Executive Session as authorized by Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, specifically Section 551.072 to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property in the central sector of the city and Section 551.087 to deliberate regarding economic development negotiations in the central sector of the city. Executive Session began at 5:46 p.m. and concluded at 5:59 p.m. Mayor Trevino announced at 5:59 p.m. that the Council would adjourn to the regular Council meeting. • A. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order August 25, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Pro Tern Wright Oujesky was not present when the regular City Council meeting was called to order. A.1 INVOCATION Council member Whitson gave the invocation. A.2 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Council member Whitson led the pledge of allegiance to the United States and Texas flags. • August 25,2014 City Council Minutes Page 2 of 10 A.3 SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S) There were no special presentations or recognitions. A.4 CITIZENS PRESENTATION There were no requests to speak during citizen presentation. A.5 REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM CONSENT AGENDA There were no items removed from the consent agenda. B. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS APPROVED B.1 APPROVE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 11, 2014 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. B.2 2015 SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM GRANT, RESOLUTION NO. 2014-021 B.3 COURTESY PATROL VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT GRANT, RESOLUTION NO. 2014-020 B.4 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTED DART LICENSE AGREEMENTS FOR USE OF DART RIGHT OF WAY FOR CITY UTILITIES COUNCIL MEMBER WHITSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. COUNCIL MEMBER TURNAGE SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0 Mayor Trevino announced that Council would move to item C4. C.4 CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 2014/2015 PROPOSED BUDGET AND THE 2013/2014 REVISED BUDGET CONDUCTED PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Director of Budget and Research Mark Mills to present the item. Mayor Pro Tem Wright Oujesky joined the meeting at 7:05 p.m. City Manager Mark Hindman commented on the City's proposed budget. Mr. Hindman informed Council the proposed budget includes being responsive to the citizens, reinvesting in the community (address code enforcement, street maintenance, and maintenance of areas to incentivize residential properties) and reserving funds for future August 25,2014 City Council Minutes Page 3 of 10 reconstruction of major thoroughfares. Mr. Hindman advised Council this is in direct response to comments received in the most recent citizen survey. Director of Budget and Research Mark Mills presented item to Council. Mr. Mills reviewed the revised and proposed operating budgets for the general fund, debt service fund, tax increment financing fund, Park and Recreation Facilities Development Fund, Crime Control District Fund, Promotional Fund, donations fund, special investigations fund, drainage utility fund, gas development fund, traffic safety fund, utility fund, aquatic park fund, golf course fund, facilities/construction management fund, fleet services fund, information services fund and self-insurance fund. Mr. Mills also reviewed the proposed 2014/2015 capital improvement projects. Mr. Mills further advised the proposed budget is based on a tax rate of 610 per $100 valuation, which is the same tax rate adopted for fiscal year 2013/2014. Pursuant to State law and City Charter, the City Council shall conduct a public hearing on the 2014/2015 proposed and 2013/2014 revised budgets. The notice of the public hearing was published in the Fort Worth Star Telegram newspaper in accordance with State law and City Charter. Mayor Trevino asked for anyone wishing to speak on the item to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing. Mayor Trevino announced that City Council would vote on the proposed budget on Monday, September 22, 2014 during the regularly scheduled City Council meeting. C. PUBLIC HEARINGS C.1 ZC 2014-10 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM WAGUIH GUIRGUIS FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM AG AGRICULTURAL AND R-1-S SPECIAL SINGLE FAMILY TO R-2 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOCATED AT 8900 MARTIN DRIVE AND A PORTION OF 8820 MARTIN DRIVE. APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Director of Planning and Development John Pitstick to present the item. Director of Planning and Development John Pitstick advised that the applicant is requesting to change the zoning to develop a single family residential subdivision on the property. The applicant's original request was modified to include additional acreage of 13,548.6 square feet from the adjacent property owner located to the west. If approved, the applicant could develop 14 residential lots. Mr. Pitstick advised the Comprehensive Plan depicts low density residential. Mr. Pitstick advised Council the City received sufficient opposition to the request, which would require a super-majority vote by the City Council to approve the requested zoning change. The Planning and Zoning Commission at their July 17, 2014 meeting recommended approval of ZC 2014-10 with a vote of 4-2. Council did not have any questions for Mr. Pitstick. August 25,2014 City Council Minutes Page 4 of 10 Applicant representative Osama Nasheed with ANA Consultants located at 5000 Thompson Tourist, Colleyville, presented request. Mr. Nasheed informed Council the proposed development lot sizes would meet or exceed the R-2 single family residential zoning. The custom homes will range in 3,100 to 4,000 square feet with a price range of $400,000-$500,000. The applicant has met with some of the adjacent property owners and has agreed to construct an eight-foot privacy fence. Mr. Nasheed advised that construction will begin mid to late October and estimates construction to be complete by February 2015. Council did not have any questions for Mr. Nasheed. } Mayor Pro Tem Wright Oujesky called on the following citizens who submitted a form to comment or notate their support of opposition to the request: Mr. Gordon Summers, 8912 Martin Drive, spoke in opposition; Ms. Kay Summers, 8912 Martin Drive, did not speak, but is opposed to the request; Ms. Lee Martin, 1001 Edgewater Court, Colleyville, spoke in support; Ms. Margo Helen Branach, 8801 Martin Drive, did not speak, but is opposed to the request; Mr. David Branach, 8801 Martin Drive, spoke in opposition; Mr, Waguih Guirguis, 75 Main Street, Collevyille, did not speak, but is in support of request; Ms. Mimi Branach, 8801 Martin Drive, spoke in opposition; Mr. Doug Terry, 1001 Edgewater Court, Collevyille, did not speak, but is in support of request; Mr. Jonathan F. Roll, 9004 Martin Drive, spoke in opposition; Ms. Debbie Roll, 9004 Martin Drive, did not speak, but is opposed to request; Mr. Phil Sorrells, 8920 Martin Drive, spoke in opposition; Ms. Roberta Fenner, 6400 Chilton Drive, did not speak, but is opposed to request; Mr. James Fenner, 6400 Chilton Drive, did not speak, but is opposed to request; Ms. Loretta Samsmill, 8907 Martin Drive, did not speak, but is opposed to request; and Mr. Greg Clifton, 7221 Eden Road, spoke in opposition. There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing. COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD MOVED TO APPROVE ZC 2014-10. COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-1, WITH COUNCIL MEMBER WELCH VOTING AGAINST THE MOTION. C.2 TR 2014-03 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS TO ARTICLE V, DIVISION 4 OF CHAPTER 118 OF THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CODE OF ORDINANCES REGARDING COMMERCIAL ARCHITECTURE STANDARDS. APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Senior Planner Clayton Comstock to present the item. August 25,2014 City Council Minutes Page 5 of 10 Senior Planner Clayton Comstock presented the item and informed Council the purpose of the proposed ordinance is to incorporate the following changes: 1. Remove the 10,000 square foot threshold for commercial architecture standards so all buildings are treated equally with some exceptions.; 2. Allow greater flexibility in the masonry percentages and reintroduce stucco and reinforced EIFS into the approved mix of materials, but at tolerable percentages; 3. Keep the same successful format of allowing applicants to choose from a list of required architectural features, but add more options to choose from and increase the number of features required.; and 4. Provide a new "choose from" category based on the basic Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). Council member Whitson left the meeting at 8:05 p.m. Mr. Comstock advised Council the Planning and Zoning Commission at their August 7, 2014 meeting recommended approval of TR 2014-03, Ordinance No. 3316. Council member Whitson returned to the meeting at 8:07 p.m. Council did not have any questions for Mr. Comstock. Mayor Trevino called for anyone wishing to speak on the item to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing. COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ MOVED TO APPROVE TR 2014-03, ORDINANCE No 3316. COUNCIL MEMBER WELCH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. C.3 SUP 2014-07 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM J & J NRH 100, FLP FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A DETENTION/RETENTION POND ON 1.817 AT THE SOUTHERN TERMINUS OF BENTLEY DRIVE. CONTINUED FROM THE AUGUST 11, 2014 MEETING, ORDINANCE NO. 3319 APPROVED Mayor Trevino announced that the public hearing for SUP 2014-07, Ordinance No. 3319 is being continued from the August 11, 2014 City Council meeting. Mayor Trevino reopened the public hearing and called on Senior Planner Clayton Comstock to present the item. Senior Planner Clayton Comstock presented item C3 and companion item D1 together in his presentation. The applicant's request for a special use permit is to allow a stormwater retention facility for the Thornbridge East Phase V residential subdivision. The proposed combination detention / retention pond will be located on a 1.82-acre lot August 25,2014 City Council Minutes Page 6 of 10 on the southwest corner of the addition to mitigate the site's development. Mr. Comstock also reviewed the applicant's request to consider a final plat of Thornbridge East Phase V for 43 single family residential lots on 15.407 acres. Mr. Comstock informed Council the City received a letter of opposition from the property owner located to the south, which will require a super-majority vote of Council to approve the request for the special use permit. The Planning and Zoning Commission at their July 17, 2014 meeting recommended approval by a vote of 6-0. Mr. Comstock advised that a maintenance agreement would be required for the detention pond. The agreement outlines the requirement of the homeowner association to maintain the detention pond. City Engineer Caroline Waggoner provided Council a review of the past ten years regarding the Thornbridge East development that included a review of the floodplain '> map prior to and after the diversion channel was constructed in 1996. Ms. Waggoner advised that the proposed location of the detention pond ouffall outlines with the western discharge point. Ms. Waggoner further commented that the proposed detention pond will reduce the impact to downstream property due to the reduced flood rate. Ms. Waggoner responded to questions from Council Mayor Trevino clarified that the City has the authority to ensure the detention pond is properly maintained at the expense of the homeowner association. Mayor Trevino called for anyone wishing to speak on the item to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing. Applicant representative Jason Weaver with Goodwin and Marshall located at 2405 Mustang Drive, Grapevine, presented request and was available to answer questions. COUNCIL MEMBER WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE SUP 2014-07, ORDINANCE No 3319. COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. Mayor Trevino announced that Council would move to item D1. D.1 FP 2014-03 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM J & J NRH 100 FLP FOR A FINAL PLAT OF THORNBRIDGE EAST PHASE V; BEING 43 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS ON 15.407 ACRES LOCATED AT 7817 AND 7909 PRECINCT LINE ROAD. THIS ITEM WAS CONTINUED FROM THE AUGUST 11, 2014 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. APPROVED This item was presented in conjunction with item C3. MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT OUJESKY MOVED TO APPROVE ITEM D1. COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD SECONDED THE MOTION. August 25,2014 City Council Minutes Page 7 of 10 MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. C.4 CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 2014/2015 PROPOSED BUDGET AND THE 2013/2014 REVISED BUDGET CONDUCTED PUBLIC HEARING Council discussed this item earlier in the meeting. C.5 CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE FISCAL YEAR 2014/2015 PROPOSED TAX RATE CONDUCTED PUBLIC HEARING Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Director of Budget and Y. Research Mark Mills to present the item. Director of Budget and Research Mark Mills presented item and informed Council the proposed tax rate remains the same as the current year at 61¢ per $100 valuation. Mr. Mills advised that two public hearings on the proposed tax rate are required and scheduled for the August 25 and September 8 City Council meetings. Mayor Trevino asked for anyone wishing to speak on the item to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Trevino closed the public hearing. Mayor Trevino announced that following the second public hearing on September 8 that the City Council will vote on the proposed tax rate at their September 22, 2014 meeting. D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT D.1 FP 2014-03 CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM J & J NRH 100 FLP FOR A FINAL PLAT OF THORNBRIDGE EAST PHASE V; BEING 43 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS ON 15.407 ACRES LOCATED AT 7817 AND 7909 PRECINCT LINE ROAD. THIS ITEM WAS CONTINUED FROM THE AUGUST 11, 2014 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. APPROVED Council discussed and considered this item earlier in the meeting. E. PUBLIC WORKS E.1 AWARD A CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR THE MEADOWVIEW ESTATES CHANNEL DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT TO HUMPHREY & MORTON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,296,046.40. APPROVED August 25,2014 City Council Minutes Page 8 of 10 City Engineer Caroline Waggoner presented item and was available to answer questions from Council. COUNCIL MEMBER TURNAGE MOVED TO APPROVE ITEM El. COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. F. GENERAL ITEMS No items for this category. G. EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS G.1 ACTION ON ANY ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON WORK SESSION AGENDA. Director of Economic Development Craig Hulse presented item to Council. Mr. Hulse advised that the City currently owns property located at the southeast corner of Smithfield Road and Turner Drive. The City was approached by Rise and Shine Homes to purchase the property to place two residential homes on separate half-acre lots. MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT OUJESKY MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR THE SALE OF 6936 SMITHFIELD ROAD TO RISE AND SHINE HOME LTD. COUNCIL MEMBER BARTH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. H. INFORMATION AND REPORTS H.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD Council member Lombard made the following announcements. The new school year has begun and all motorists share the responsibility of making sure students arrive to school safely. The City of North Richland Hills reminds drivers to stop for school buses that are loading and unloading, put down your cell phones in school zones and obey the crossing guards. Remind your children to use designated cross walks and do not block cross walks when dropping students off or picking them up. City Hall and other non-emergency City offices will be closed on Monday, September 1, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. NRH2O, Iron Horse Golf Course and the NRH Centre will be open. Garbage and recycling will not be collected on Labor Day. Monday collections will shift to Tuesday and Tuesday collections will be made on Wednesday. August 25,2014 City Council Minutes Page 9 of 10 4 Please join Team NRH at the 2014 Heart Walk. The 3 mile walk will be held Saturday, September 13, starting at 8:30 a.m. at the Fort Worth Stockyards. Visit heartwalk.org to join the City of North Richland Hills team or to make a donation online. Kudos Korner - Gary Taylor of the Planning & Development Department - A citizen emailed to say how much he appreciated Gary's help in resolving an apartment maintenance issue. The family had requested several times that the apartment management make repairs. After four months of waiting, they contacted Gary. Less than 24 hours later, the repairs were being completed. He was very thankful for the assistance Gary provided and was glad his elderly mother no longer had to worry about the problem. I. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 8:51 p.m. 0'v: i yrayor ATTEST: wauwv Alicia Richardson, City Secre = r r z :sot. sue''••........ ollumniuno August 25,2014 City Council Minutes Page 10 of 10 5.