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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC 2014-09-08 Agendas NRH NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CITY COUNCIL AGENDA 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820 NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX 76180 SEPTEMBER 8, 2014 WORK SESSION: 6:30 PM Held in the City Council Work Room CALL TO ORDER 1. Discuss Items from Regular City Council Meeting EXECUTIVE SESSION 1. Section 551.072, Texas Government Code, to Deliberate the Purchase, Exchange, Lease or Value of Real Property in the South Sector of the City. REGULARMEETING:Immediatelvfollowinaexecutivesession(butnoearlierthan7:00p.m.) Held in the City Hall Council Chambers A. CALL TO ORDER A.1 INVOCATION - MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT OUJESKY A.2 PLEDGE - MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT OUJESKY A.3 SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S)AND RECOGNITION(S) A.4 CITIZENS PRESENTATION An opportunity for citizens to address the City Council on matters which are not scheduled for consideration by the City Council or another City Board or Commission at a later date. In order to address the Council, please complete a Public Meeting Appearance Card and present it to the City Secretary prior to the start of the Council meeting. A.5 REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM CONSENT AGENDA B. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS All consent agenda items listed below are considered to be routine items deemed to require little or no deliberation by the City Council and will be voted on in one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Member so requests, in which event the item will be removed from the Consent Agenda and considered. B.1 Approve Minutes of the August 25, 2014 City Council Meeting. City Council Agenda—September 8,2014 Page 1 of 3 ii B.2 Consider Resolution No. 2014-024, Approving 2014 Bureau of Justice Assistance Grant Program Local Award. B.3 Approval of Texas Municipal League Official Ballot for Intergovernmental Risk Pool Board of Trustees Election B.4 Appointments to Water and Wastewater Wholesale Customer Advisory Committees C. PUBLIC HEARINGS C.1 Ordinance No. 3328, ZC 2014-13 Public Hearing and Consideration of a Request from Graham Partners, Ltd for a Zoning Change from "AG" Agricultural to "R-2" Single-Family Residential on 0.1499 Acres Located Along the Southern Portion of 7000 Hightower Dr. C.2 RP 2014-04 Public Hearing and Consideration of a Request from Metropolitan Infrastructure for a Replat of Lots 1R and 2R, Block 17, Snow Heights North; Being Two Commercial Lots on 4.886 Acres Located at 6851 NE Loop 820. C.3 Ordinance No. 3329, SUP 2014-09 Public Hearing and Consideration of a Request from Green Ox Energy Solutions for a Special Use Permit for a Ground- Mounted Solar Installation on 2.064 Acres Located at 7820 Douglas Ln. C.4 Ordinance No. 3325, TR 2014-04 Public Hearing and Consideration of Amendments to Chapter 118 of the North Richland Hills Code of Ordinances (Zoning Ordinance) Regarding Townhomes in Tract 3A & 3B of the Town Center Zoning District; Special Use Permits for Businesses with More that 75% Alcohol Revenues, Smoking Shops, Telemarketing Offices and After Hours Emergency Clinics; and Defining Thoroughfare Types in Transit Oriented Development Zoning District. C.5 Conduct a Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2014/2015 Proposed Tax Rate D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT (THERE ARE NO ITEMS FOR THIS CATEGORY) E. PUBLIC WORKS (THERE ARE NO ITEMS FOR THIS CATEGORY) F. GENERAL ITEMS F.1 Consider Resolution No. 2014-022, Authorizing the Publication of Notice of Intent to Issue Certificates of Obligation - Resolution No. 2014-022. F.2 Consider Resolution No. 2014-023, Intent to Reimburse Expenditures with Proceeds of Future Debt. G. EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS - CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE ACTION ON ANY ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON WORK SESSION AGENDA H. INFORMATION AND REPORTS H.1 Announcements- Council Member Whitson I. ADJOURNMENT City Council Agenda—September 8,2014 Page 2 of 3 Certification t CH w, 7�' •I do hereby certify that the above notice of meeting of 4.1Nnth Ria lid Hills City Council was posted at City Hall, City of North Richland *, Texas in ci ciliance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code on September 5, 214 at 3:60112M.154* 0%••. 4 , Linwilotz _O Assi 111 ity Secretary This facility is wheelchair accessible and accessible parking spaces are available. Requests for accommodations or interpretive services must be made 48 hours prior to this meeting. Please contact the City Secretary's office at 817-427-6060 for further information. REMOVED FROM POSTING BOARD Date: 6:•■■ r\\\A- � z By: City Council Agenda—September 8,2014 Page 3 of 3 rqw COUNCIL MEMORANDUM From: The Office of the City Manager Date: September 8, 2014 Subject: Discuss Items from Regular City Council Meeting Presenter: Mark Hindman, City Manager Summary: The purpose of this item is to allow City Council the opportunity to discuss any item on the regular agenda. General Description: The purpose of this standing item is to allow City Council the opportunity to inquire about items that are posted for discussion and deliberation on the regular City Council agenda. City Council is encouraged to ask staff questions to clarify and/or provide additional information on items posted on the regular or consent agenda. City Council may also elect to move items from the regular agenda to the consent agenda upon receiving clarification from staff on posted regular agenda items. Packet Pg. 4 z rqw COUNCIL MEMORANDUM From: The Office of the City Manager Date: September 8, 2014 Subject: Section 551.072, Texas Government Code, to Deliberate the Purchase, Exchange, Lease or Value of Real Property in the South Sector of the City. Presenter: Craig Hulse, Director of Economic Development Summary: This item was placed on Executive Session, as authorized and in accordance with Chapter 551, Texas Government Code. General Description: NIA Packet Pg. 5 rqw COUNCIL MEMORANDUM From: The Office of the City Manager Date: September 8, 2014 Subject: Approve Minutes of the August 25, 2014 City Council Meeting. Presenter: Alicia Richardson, City Secretary Summary: The minutes are listed on the consent agenda and approved by majority vote of Council at the City Council meetings. General Description: The City Secretary's Office prepares action minutes for each City Council meeting. The minutes for the previous meeting are placed on the consent agenda for review and approval by the City Council, which contributes to a time efficient meeting. Upon approval of the minutes, an electronic copy will be uploaded to the City's website. Recommendation: To Approve the August 25, 2014 City Council Meeting Minutes. Packet Pg. 6 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 AUG UST 25, 2014 WORK SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the 25th day of August 2014 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Workroom prior to the 7:00 p.m. regular Council meeting. c m a Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor a Rita Wright Oujesky Mayor Pro Tem a a Tito Rodriguez Council, Place 1 Tom Lombard Council, Place 3 0 Tim Barth Council, Place 4 David Whitson Council, Place 5 Scott Turnage Council, Place 6 N Tim Welch Council, Place 7 N Staff Members: Mark Hindman City Manager Karen Bostic Assistant City Manager Q N Paulette Hartman Assistant City Manager 2 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 c Mary Peters Public Information Officer 0 Kristin James Assistant to City Manager a John Pitstick Director of Planning & Development U Larry Koonce Finance Director Craig Hulse Director of Economic Development E Mark Mills Director of Budget and Research Patrick Hillis Director of Human Resources Chris Amarante Director of Facilities and Construction Q 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 Packet Pg. 7 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 Meetinq N There were no questions from Council. 2. INTRODUCTION OF NEW NRH TRAIL SYSTEM LOGO L Managing Director Vickie Loftice presented the new NRH Trail system logo. Ms. Loftice Q 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 o trail system, which will encompass nearly 30 miles upon completion of the John Barfield and Calloway Branch Trails. r 0 N EXECUTIVE SESSION N 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 Q 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 c development negotiations in the central sector of the city. Executive Session began at 5:46 p.m. and concluded at 5:59 p.m. _ m m Mayor Trevino announced at 5:59 p.m. that the Council would adjourn to the regular Council meeting. A. CALL TO ORDER a U Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order August 25, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Wright Oujesky was not present when the regular City Council meeting was called to order. A.1 INVOCATION a 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 Packet Pg. 8 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 5 There were no items removed from the consent agenda. _ m a B. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS o APPROVED a a B.1 APPROVE MINUTES OF THE AUGUST 11, 2014 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. o r B.2 2015 SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM GRANT, r RESOLUTION NO. 2014-021 N B.3 COURTESY PATROL VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT GRANT, RESOLUTION N NO. 2014-020 B.4 AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTED DART LICENSE Q AGREEMENTS FOR USE OF DART RIGHT OF WAY FOR CITY UTILITIES COUNCIL MEMBER WHITSON MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. COUNCIL MEMBER M TURNAGE SECONDED THE MOTION. m m MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0 � _ Mayor Trevino announced that Council would move to item C4. o U a CA CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE 2014/2015 PROPOSED BUDGET U 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. Q 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 1 Packet Pg. 9 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, facilitiestconstruction 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 5 is based on a tax rate of 61¢ per $100 valuation, which is the same tax rate adopted for = fiscal year 201312014. 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. o The notice of the public hearing was published in the Fort Worth Star Telegram C newspaper in accordance with State law and City Charter. N ti 0 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 r announced that City Council would vote on the proposed budget on Monday, N September 22, 2014 during the regularly scheduled City Council meeting. N C. PUBLIC HEARINGS a C.1 ZC 2014-10 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM WAGUIH GUIRGUIS FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM AG c 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 o Development John Pitstick to present the item. a U 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 Q 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 Packet Pg. '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. N 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. Cordon Summers, o 8912 Martin Drive, spoke in opposition; Ms. Kay Summers, 8912 Martin Drive, did not C 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 o 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 r support of request; Ms. Mimi Branach, 8801 Martin Drive, spoke in opposition; Mr. Doug N Terry, 1001 Edgewater Court, Collevyille, did not speak, but is in support of request; Mr. N 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 Q 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 c 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 ZG 2014-10. COUNCIL MEMBER = RODRIGUEZ SECONDED THE MOTION. o U a MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-1, WITH COUNCIL MEMBER WELCH VOTING AGAINST THE U MOTION. m E 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 a 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 Packet Pg. 'I1 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 5 and Environmental Design (LEED). _ m a Council member Whitson left the meeting at 8:05 p.m. o a a Mr. Comstock advised Council the Planning and Zoning Commission at their August 7, Q 2014 meeting recommended approval of TR 2014-03, Ordinance No. 3316. o r Council member Whitson returned to the meeting at 8:07 p.m. r 0 N Council did not have any questions for Mr. Comstock. N 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. Q N N COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ MOVED TO APPROVE TR 2014-03, ORDINANCE No. 3316. c COUNCIL MEMBER WELCH SECONDED THE MOTION. c 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 o DETENTIONIRETENTION POND ON 1.817 AT THE SOUTHERN TERMINUS a OF BENTLEY DRIVE. CONTINUED FROM THE AUGUST 11, 2014 MEETING, U 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 Q 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 1 retention pond will be located on a 1.82-acre lot August 25, 2014 City Council Minutes Page 6 of 10 1 Packet Pg. '12 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. N City Engineer Caroline Waggoner provided Council a review of the past ten years 5 regarding the Thornbridge East development that included a review of the floodplain = z map prior to and after the diversion channel was constructed in 1996. Ms. Waggoner advised that the proposed location of the detention pond outfall outlines with the o western discharge point. Ms. Waggoner further commented that the proposed detention C pond will reduce the impact to downstream property due to the reduced flood rate. N ti 0 Ms. Waggoner responded to questions from Council. r Mayor Trevino clarified that the City has the authority to ensure the detention pond is N properly maintained at the expense of the homeowner association. N 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. Q N N Applicant representative Jason Weaver with Goodwin and Marshall located at 2405 c 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. o U a Mayor Trevino announced that Council would move to item D1. U 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 a 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 Packet Pg. '13 MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. CA 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 y PROPOSED TAX RATE 5 CONDUCTED PUBLIC HEARING m a Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Director of Budget and G Research Mark Mills to present the item. Q Director of Budget and Research Mark Mills presented item and informed Council the o 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 r scheduled for the August 25 and September 8 City Council meetings. N L6 N 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 Q 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 o AUGUST 11, 2014 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. a APPROVED U Council discussed and considered this item earlier in the meeting. E. PUBLIC WORKS a EA 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 Packet Pg. '14 City Engineer Caroline Waggoner presented item and was available to answer questions from Council. COUNCIL MEMBER TURNAGE MOVED TO APPROVE ITEM E1. COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. F. GENERAL ITEMS N G. EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS G.1 ACTION ON ANY ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON WORK SESSION AGENDA. a a Director of Economic Development Craig Hulse presented item to Council. Mr. Hulse Q advised that the City currently owns property located at the southeast corner of o 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. r 0 N MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT OUJESKY MOVED TO AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A ni CONTRACT FOR THE SALE OF 6936 SMITHFIELD ROAD To RISE AND SHINE HOME LTD. COUNCIL MEMBER BARTH SECONDED THE MOTION. a MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. _ H. INFORMATION AND REPORTS = m m H.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS - COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD Council member Lombard made the following announcements. o U a The new school year has begun and all motorists share the responsibility of making U 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. Q City Hall and other non-emergency City offices will be closed on Monday, September 1, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. NRH20, 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 1 Packet Pg. '15 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 h ea rtwa I k.o rg to join the City of North Richland Hills team or to make a donation online. Kudos Korner - Cary 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. 5 I. ADJOURNMENT L Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 8:51 p.m. a a N ti 0 r r Oscar Trevino — Mayor N L6 N �V! ATTEST: a N N 7 _ Alicia Richardson, City Secretary m m U a U m E a August 25, 2014 City Council Minutes Page 10 of 10 Packet Pg. '16 rqw COUNCIL MEMORANDUM From: The Office of the City Manager Date: September 8, 2014 Subject: Consider Resolution No. 2014-024, Approving 2014 Bureau of Justice Assistance Grant Program Local Award. Presenter: Mike Hamlin, Assistant Police Chief Summary: Being the victim of a crime can be a very traumatic experience. This is particularly true for victims of violent crimes. Victims are faced with financial difficulties, a confusing court system, and possible emotional struggles. The Joint Crime Victim's Liaison program assists crime victims by alleviating the psychological and emotional trauma incurred as a result of a crime and provides crime victims with a wide array of restorative assistance. The Police Department is seeking authorization to apply for additional grant funding to offset the City's annual obligation for the Crime Victim's Liaison program. General Description: The Joint Crime Victim's Liaison program is currently being utilized by four partner cities: Haltom City, North Richland Hills, Richland Hills, and Watauga, enabling each city to exceed the minimum state mandate for providing victim services. Since commencement in 2009, the program has served over one thousand four hundred victims seeking basic victim services. This program is intended to be funded by the Office of the Governor (CJD) General Victim Grant, providing up to $80,000 annually. The remaining programmatic costs are deferred to the four partner cities. The police department is seeking authorization to apply for and utilize available grant funds offered through the U.S. Department of Justice - Justice Assistance Grant program to aid North Richland Hills in meeting our financial obligation to the Joint Crime Victim's Liaison program. It is anticipated that approximately 49% of the total program costs will be covered by the aforementioned Office of the Governor (CJD) General Victim Grant, leaving the remaining portion to the partner cities. The police department's projected cost is $44,114, of which this Justice Assistance Grant will fund $12,021. Additionally, there are $6,661.35 remaining from previous year's Justice Assistance Grant funds that will be utilized. The PD has a budget (CCD) for this program in the amount of $16,080 and the remaining balance of $9,351.65 will be identified through projected fund savings. To proceed, the City Council must grant its formal approval to apply for and utilize the Bureau of Justice Assistance Grant, # BJA-2014-3256, and name the City's agent to act Packet Pg. '17 rqw in its dealings with the U.S. Department of Justice and appointed fiscal agent(s) in managing this grant. Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2014-24. Packet Pg. '18 rqw RESOLUTION NO. 2014-024 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, APPROVING SUBMISSION OF GRANT APPLICATION TO THE DOJ JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, The City of North Richland Hills, Texas possesses legal authority to apply for the DOJ Justice Assistance Grant (local disbursement) and make appointments for the conduct of business relative to Grant# BJA-2014-3256; and WHEREAS, The City Council of North Richland Hills finds it in the best interest of the citizens of North Richland Hills that we request the funds available under this Grant; and WHEREAS, The City Council of North Richland Hills agrees that in the event of loss or misuse of the DOJ Grant funds, The City Council of North Richland Hills assures that the funds will be returned to DOJ in full; and WHEREAS, The City Council of North Richland Hills designates Public Safety Director Jimmy Perdue as the grantee's authorized official. The authorized official is given the power to apply for, accept, reject, alter or terminate the grant on behalf of the applicant agency. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of North Richland Hills approves submission of the grant application for the DOJ Justice Assistance Grant and make appointments for the conduct of business relative to Grant# BJA-2014-3256. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 8th day of September, 2014. CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS Packet Pg. '19 rqw By: Oscar Trevino, Mayor ATTEST: Alicia Richardson, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: George A. Staples, City Attorney APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: Jimmy Perdue, Director of Public Safety Packet Pg. 20 rqw COUNCIL MEMORANDUM From: The Office of the City Manager Date: September 8, 2014 Subject: Approval of Texas Municipal League Official Ballot for Intergovernmental Risk Pool Board of Trustees Election Presenter: Mark Hindman, City Manager Summary: The City Council is being asked to consider the candidates for the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool Board of Trustees. General Description: The official ballot for the election of Places 1-4 of the Board of Trustees for the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool was received in August. Each member of the Pool is entitled to vote for Board of Trustee members. Candidates are as follows: Place 1 Robert T. Herrera (Incumbent) Place 2 John W. Fullen (Incumbent) Place 3 George Shackelford Place 4 Peter Vargas (Incumbent) Rona Stringfellow The officials listed on this ballot have been nominated to serve a six-year term on the TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool Board of Trustees. City Manager Mark Hindman has marked the ballot with candidates that he recommends; however, there is only one contested seat and he is fine with either candidate for this seat. The deadline for returning ballots is September 30, 2014. Recommendation: Approve the Staff's Recommendation of Candidates as Listed on the Ballot for TML Risk Pool Board of Trustees Election. Packet Pg. 21 _ * _---------_ OFFICIAL BALLOT 'Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool Board of Trustees Election This is the official ballot for the election of Places I — 4 of the Board of Trustees for the Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool. Each Member of the Pool is entitled to vote 0 for Board of Trustee members. Please record your organization's choices by placing an "X"' in the square beside the candidate's name or writing in the name of an eligible person in the 0 space provided. You can only vote for one candidate for each place. The officials listed on this ballot have been nominated to serve a six-year term on the TML Inter vernmental Risk Pool (Workers' Compensation, Property and Liability) Board o,f Ballots must reach the office of David Reagan, Secretary of the Board, no later than September 30, 2014. Ballots received after September 301, 2014, cannot be counted, The 0 ballot must be properly signed and all pages of the ballot must be mailed to,: Trustee �g Election, David Reagan, Secretary of the Board, P. 0. Box 1,49194, Austin, Texas 78714- 0� '9194. If the ballot is not signed,it will not be counted. Pagel of3 Packet Pg. 22 PLACE 1 Robert 1'. Herrera (Incumbent). City Manager, City of Cibolo (Regio�n 7) since, 2012. Mr. Herrera served as City Manager ofliondo, Texas, from 2003 to 20�12 and as City Manager of La Porte from 1986 to 20,02. He has served other Texas cities, including management positions with the cities of San Marcos, Missouri City and Woodway. He has been a Board member of the TML Intergovermnental Risk Pool since 1993 and has served as Chair and Vice Chair of the Board, WRITE IN CANDIDATE: 0 0 PLACE2 John W. Fullen (incumbent). Commissioner, Henderson Housing A'uthority (Region 15) since 2011. Mr. Fullen smed as Mayor of the City of Henderson from 200�4 to 2012, and currently serves on the Henderson Main Street Board (2004—present), Henderson Civic Center Board (2003—present), and the Henderson ETMC Hospital Diabetes Board (2009-----present�). He has been a 0 0 Board member of the TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool since 201 O�� WRITE IN CANDIDATE: ig PLACE3 4- 0 G�eorge Shackelford. City Mana er for Tomhall (region 14) since 20 1 O�. He 9 has served the past 30 years either as City Manager or Administrative Assistant for the cities of Canyon, Littlefield, Port Lavaca, 'rexarkana and Liberty. He has also served on the Texas City Management Association ffCMA) Board, E numerous TCMA and regional com-mittees, and as the TCMA representative to the TML Board. Mr. Shackelford is a 30�-year member of the 1CMA. NWITE 'FN CANDIDATE: Page 2 of 3 Packet Pg. 23 PLACE 4 Petei, Vargas (Incumbent), City Manager, City of Allen (Region 13) since 1999. Mr. Vargas received the 2010, Public Administrator of the Year Award From the North Texas American Society for Public Administration. He has been in public service since 1978. Mr,, Vargas hasbeen a Board member of the TML Intergovernmental Risk Pool since 201,1 and is currently serving as, Chair of its Underwriting Committee. El Rorta Stringfellow. Assistant City Manager, City of Lancaster (Region 13)�, serving in Lancaster since 20�04, initially as a Planner. Ms., Stringfellow also served as a Long Range Planner fo�r the City of McKinney. She is a member of 0 TCMA, lCMA, North Texas City Managers Association, Greater Dallas [a Planning Council, American Planning Association, American tnstitute of -6 0 Certified Planners and National Forumfor Black Public Administrators. WRITE IN CANDIDATE: 0 Certificate 'I certify that the vote cast above has been cast in accordance with the will of the majority of the governing body of the public entity named below. Witness by hand,this--day of ' 2014. U 4- 0 Signature of Authorized Official Title E Printed Name of Authorized Official Printed name of Political Entity Page 3 of 3 Packet Pg. 24 rqw COUNCIL MEMORANDUM From: The Office of the City Manager Date: September 8, 2014 Subject: Appointments to Water and Wastewater Wholesale Customer Advisory Committees Presenter: Alicia Richardson, City Secretary Summary: Council is being asked to appoint a voting member and alternate to the Wholesale Water Customer Advisory Committee and the Wholesale Wastewater Customer Advisory Committee. General Description: The City of Fort Worth has notified us that it is time to appoint to the Water and Wastewater Wholesale Customer Advisory Committees our City's designated voting member and alternate for the next fiscal year. Council member Welch has been serving as the voting member and Managing Director Mike Curtis as the alternate. The terms for these appointments begin on October 1, 2014 and end on September 30, 2016. Recommendation: To Reappoint Council Member Welch as the Voting Member and Managing Director Mike Curtis as the Alternate to the Wholesale Water Customer Advisory Committee and Wholesale Wastewater Customer Advisory Committee. Packet Pg. 25 rqw COUNCIL MEMORANDUM From: The Office of the City Manager Date: September 8, 2014 Subject: Ordinance No. 3328, ZC 2014-13 Public Hearing and Consideration of a Request from Graham Partners, Ltd for a Zoning Change from "AG" Agricultural to "R-2" Single-Family Residential on 0.1499 Acres Located Along the Southern Portion of 7000 Hightower Dr. Presenter: Clayton Comstock, Senior Planner Summary: Graham Partners, Ltd is requesting approval of a zoning change from "AG" Agricultural to "R-2" Single-Family Residential on 0.1499 acres located along the southern portion of 7000 Hightower Dr. and has indicated intent to develop a single-family residential subdivision surrounding the property in question following the "R-2" development standards. General Description: Case Description: Graham Partners, Ltd is requesting approval of a zoning change from "AG" Agricultural to "R-2" Single-Family Residential on 0.1499 acres located along the southern portion of 7000 Hightower Dr. The applicant has indicated intent to develop a single-family residential subdivision surrounding the property in question following the "R-2" development standards. In order to achieve the depth the applicant requires for some of these lots it will be necessary to rezone a portion of an abutting parcel from "AG" to "R-2". A preliminary plat was approved by the Planning & Zoning Commission and is attached below to give perspective on how 32 lots may fit on the surrounding property if this abutting portion is rezoned to "R-2". EXISTING SITE CONDITIONS: The 0.1499-acre property located along the southern portion of 7000 Hightower Dr currently contains a shed belonging to the property that would be removed or relocated. PLATTING STATUS: Unplatted and described as Tract 3A03 in the William Mann Survey, Abstract No. 1010. EXISTING ZONING: "AG" Agricultural COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The Comprehensive Plan depicts "Low Density Residential" for this area. The Low Density Residential Land Use provides for traditional, low- density, single-family detached dwelling units. Staff believes this change in zoning Packet Pg. 26 rqw would be consistent with the "Low Density Residential" category and the surrounding uses. SURROUNDING ZONING 1 LAND USE: North: AG Agricultural 1 Residential Homestead South: R-2 Residential 1 vacant East: R-2 Residential 1 vacant West: R-2 Residential 1 vacant and Graham Gas Well Site PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: The Planning and Zoning Commission met on August 21, 2014 and voted 4 to 0 to approve ZC 2014-13 Recommendation: Approve Ordinance No. 3328, ZC 2014-13. Packet Pg. 27 rqw ORDINANCE NO. 3328 ZONING CASE ZC 2014-13 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS; AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, AND REZONING A .15 ACRE TRACT OF PROPERTY FROM AG (AGRICULTURAL) TO R-2 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) ZONING; ESTABLISHING A PENALTY; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, notice of a hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission was sent to real property owners within 200 feet of the property herein described at least 10 days before such hearing; and, WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing before the City Council was published in a newspaper of general circulation in the City at least 15 days before such hearing; and, WHEREAS, public hearings to zone the property herein described were held before both the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council, and the Planning and Zoning Commission has heretofore made a recommendation concerning the zone change; and, WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion that the zone change herein effectuated furthers the purpose of zoning as set forth in the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and is in the best interest of the citizens of the City of North Richland Hills; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS: Section 1: THAT the Comprehensive Plan, the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and the zoning map of the City of North Richland Hills are hereby amended by rezoning a .15 acre tract of land located in the William Mann Packet Pg. 28 rqw Survey, A-1010, City of North Richland Hills, Tarrant County, Texas, more particularly described in the legal description attached hereto as Exhibit A from AC (Agricultural) to R-2 (Single Family Residential) zoning. Section 2: Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance as amended hereby shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon final conviction thereof fined in an amount not to exceed Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00). Each day any such violation shall be allowed to continue shall constitute a separate violation and punishable hereunder. Section 3: The City Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to cause the publication of the descriptive caption and penalty clauses of this ordinance as an alternative method of publication provided by law. Section 4: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately after passage. AND IT IS SO ORDAINED. PASSED AND APPROVED on this 8th day of September, 2014. CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS By: Oscar Trevino, Mayor ATTEST: Alicia Richardson, City Secretary Packet Pg. 29 rqw APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: George A. Staples, City Attorney APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: John Pitstick, Planning & Development Director Packet Pg. 30 C.l.a fp IH i Ihtow er Dr " M r o N 00 0 rrr HA _A WELL SITE t V l� L M r 0 � rrwrwrrwwwrrrrr�w r 0 N V N II o ,Sixes Ranch R � Packet Pg. 31 C.lb E LL �/ 1 1111111 4V'V III N I — 1 I is l t r „p. o rrrrrvrr J f �// N C N L � - (U L� rinrm� ro lumnwwiiw,u�r uw�ywiui�wir A�lyu, l� I j I �e Packet Pg. 32 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION 'x AND CITY COUNCIL Case Number: ZC 2014-13 M r r Applicant: Graham Partners, Ltd o N 0 Location: 7000 Hightower Dr 00 r r You are receiving this notice because you are a property owner of record within 200 _ feet of the property shown on the attached map. Purpose of Public Hearing: z L A Public Hearing is being held to Consider a request from Graham Partners, Ltd for a Zoning Change from "AG" Agricultural to "R-2" Single-Family Residential on 0.15 acres located along ❑ the southern portion of 7000 Hightower Dr. a Public Hearing Schedule: a Public Hearing Dates: PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION 7:00 PM THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, 2014 E CITY COUNCIL 7:00 PM MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2014 M Both Meeting Locations: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 4 7301 N. E. LOOP 820 o NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS U N m If you have any questions or wish to submit a petition or letter concerning the above request, E please contact: a Planning Department- City of North Richland Hills 7301 Northeast Loop 820 North Richland Hills, Texas 76180 Phone (817) 427-6300 Fax (817) 427-6303 Packet Pg. 33 Graham, Billy J Graham Holdings Ltd Cauthron, David Etux Lillian 7000 Hightower Dr 7000 Hightower Dr 6912 Chisholm Trl NRH Tx 76182-3342 NRH Tx 76182-3342 NRH Tx 76182-8901 Argabright, David L & D Cowan Kruslyak, Kenneth Etux Bessie Hodel, Richard & Lynnell Jarvi 6908 Chisholm Trl 6904 Chisholm Trl 6900 Chisholm Trl NRH Tx 76182-8901 NRH Tx 76182-8901 NRH Tx 76182-8901 Birdville Independent School District Attn: Mike Seale 6125 East Belknap Haltom City, TX 76117 M r 4 r 0 N 0 N 00 W r r N L CD L CD L IL m 46 z 4- V) J C N E t V l� a Packet Pg. 34 5£ '15d 10313Rd ILL 0 L LJ LL IFS ■ 0 CC Ls. La,. 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PP 2014-08 Consideration of a request from Graham Partners, Ltd for a preliminary plat of Graham Ranch Phase III; being thirty two (32) single-family residential lots on 9.40 acres located west of Chisholm Trail. M r Chad VanSteenber came forward to resent the staff overview. Applications C.2 and o g p pp 0 C.3 are related to the same project. C.2 relates to a sliver of land (0.1499 ac) at the far N end of the Graham Ranch site. C.3 relates to the final thirty two (32) lots of the Graham 00 Ranch site west of Chisholm Trail. Eight (8) of these lots have already been set up as r "pad ready." The owner plans to connect the existing walk trail along the south and = west side of the property. There is a gas pipeline and existing fifty (50) foot easement running north and south through the property. The Graham property to the north will likely remain an estate lot in perpetuity. Staff does recommend approval of both applications. a r Chairman Randall Shiftlet opened Public Hearing for Zoning Change ZC 2014-13 and N Preliminary Plat change PP 2014-08 at 07:10 P.M. N Mark Wood, representing Graham Ranch Partners, Ltd, 6617 Precinct Line Road; Suite 200; North Richland Hills; came forward to present his zoning change request for Q m Graham Partners, Ltd. This is Graham Ranch Phase IIIA and Phase IIIg. C.2 is a NE portion of property to be sold to expand Phase III lots. As part of the sale of this o property, a very large covered shed attached to the back of his barn protects grazing cattle. With elimination of the shed, the cattle would go away. Lots would remain 10 c feet away from the remaining barn. Eight (8) lots have been developed in Phase I. The remaining twenty four (24) Tots are starting from scratch. The plan crosses the fifty (50) foot gas easement two (2) times. The former stock pond has been filled in and properly E compacted, filled and tested. Existing channel is separately platted land. The existing 4= sidewalk will become a loop into the north end of the neighborhood. Phase IIIA is for a eight (8) lots. Phase IIIg is for twenty four (24) lots. Our Country Homes will build a model home on the south end. Pipeline easements will be separate lots owned by the w HOA. There will be a nice greenbelt in the middle of the development. E There being no further discussion, Chairman Randall Shiftlet closed Public Hearing for Zoning Change ZC 2014-13 at 07:16 P.M. Q APPROVAL Mike Benton motioned to approve ZC 2014-13. The motion was seconded by Bill Schopper. The motion passed (4-0). Packet Pg. 37 APPROVAL Don Bowen motioned to approve PP 2014-08. The motion was seconded by Bill Schopper. The motion passed (4-0). M r 0 N 0 N 00 W r r GI C G1 G1 y� 00 IL r 0 N r N �V! 7 GI CD 7 a 4- N 41 C N t E L v X W E v a Packet Pg. 38 \ / » / ? ƒ « y 62\�� \\/ \ \\\ 1 / \ : �� /. \ � 2 \ )7\ \ � \/ §�^e rqw COUNCIL MEMORANDUM From: The Office of the City Manager Date: September 8, 2014 Subject: RP 2014-04 Public Hearing and Consideration of a Request from Metropolitan Infrastructure for a Replat of Lots 1R and 2R, Block 17, Snow Heights North; Being Two Commercial Lots on 4.886 Acres Located at 6851 NE Loop 820. Presenter: Clayton Comstock, Senior Planner Summary: On behalf of Cocanougher Asset #1, Ltd. and Cocanougher Feed Company, Ltd., Metropolitan Infrastructure is requesting approval of a replat for two nonresidential lots on 4.886 acres for the purpose of constructing a parking lot expansion for the existing office building at 6851 NE Loop 820. General Description: CASE DESCRIPTION: The Northeast Tarrant Express (NTE) project required right-of- way from the property at 6851 NE Loop 820 that effectively eliminated the entire front row of parking (about 18 spaces). Building occupancy and existing parking demand is driving the need for a parking lot addition; but the existing northern limit of Lot 1 must be moved further north to accommodate the parking lot addition. The Development Review Committee is currently reviewing the Site Plan for the parking lot addition to the north of the existing parking lot. V �u�l iii Aerial photographs from 2011 (left) and 2013 (right) showing how the NTE project's right-of-way effectively eliminated the front row of parking spaces. CURRENT PLATTING: The properties are currently described as Lots 1, 2 and 3, Block 17 of Snow Heights North. CURRENT ZONING: "C-1" Commercial. Packet Pg.40 rqw THOROUGHFARE PLAN: The subject property has frontage along Northeast Loop 820 and Thaxton Parkway. Northeast Loop 820 is nearing completion of a major reconstruction project and right-of-way has already been acquired from the property through separate instrument that is reflected on the plat graphic. Thaxton Parkway is classified as a local street with 60-feet of existing right-of-way. No additional right-of- way is required by this plat. ROUGH PROPORTIONALITY: The public improvements necessary for the subdivision (identified as RP 2014-04) to develop in accordance with the City's minimum standards include additional drainage facilities, relocation of water infrastructure and the construction of concrete sidewalks along both the westbound Loop 820 Frontage Road and Thaxton Parkway. The construction of these improvements is the responsibility of the applicant/developer. The above determination of proportionality is made pursuant to Section 212.904, Texas Local Government Code by the undersigned professional engineer in the employ of the City of North Richland Hills, licensed by the State of Texas. PLANNING &ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: The Planning & Zoning Commission met on August 7, 2014 and voted 6-0 to approve RP 2014-04. Recommendation: Approve RP 2014-04. Packet Pg.41 C.2.a L. C7 IL � f r 0 ,o N OP 820 C I I IT=l EE I I L-LL 1 11 _ _ ,. { Packet Pg.42 ��� l➢ i r",n �, �1�R�1p�V'�WCI�����'�I�UY�rrV� ;. 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Q) �u E 41 -0 0 L- M a) C 41 1 0 41 0 -C u I I-C > o 3.1 ICO) I C) I< CNI C14 W 0 � 0 z °- - 0 V)F- V1 11 M: 00 M, LLJ oo oo 0_ii CL w M Z , Z9 V) C)> 9 :3 § I C.2.d RP 2014-04 Consideration of a request from Metropolitan Infrastructure for a Replat of Lots 1 R and 2R, Block 17, Snow Heights North; being two commercial lots on 4.886 acres located at 6851 NE Loop 820. Clayton Comstock, came forward to present the staff overview. The replat is located at 9 6851 NE Loop 820, the Frost Bank Building. Their intent is to add more parking due to 0 TXDOT expansion on Loop 820. a Applicant, Louis Freesbee the President and Owner of Metropolitan Infrastructure at CM 9601 White Rock Tr. #204 Dallas, TX 75238; came forward to present the application r for replating Lots 1 R and 2R with following the landscape ordinance. _ m Steven Cooper asked the applicant approximately how many parking spaces will you be adding? _ Louis Freesbee stated that there would be an additional 36 parking spaces. E E APPROVAL U Kathy Luppy motioned to approve RP 2014-04. The motion was seconded by c Steven Cooper. The motion passed unanimously (6-0). N IL r 0 N ti N 7 GI CD 7 a 4- N 41 _ G1 t 4- CL L v X W G E v a Packet Pg.45 rqw COUNCIL MEMORANDUM From: The Office of the City Manager Date: September 8, 2014 Subject: Ordinance No. 3329, SUP 2014-09 Public Hearing and Consideration of a Request from Green Ox Energy Solutions for a Special Use Permit for a Ground-Mounted Solar Installation on 2.064 Acres Located at 7820 Douglas Ln. Presenter: Clayton Comstock, Senior Planner Summary: On behalf of Julian & Patricia Sandoval, Green Ox Energy Solutions is requesting approval of a Special Use Permit to install a 560 square foot ground-mounted solar array at the rear of the 2-acre residential property located at 7820 Douglas Lane. The array is planned to be an 8 kilowatt system when all panels are installed, but the owner would only install a 2 kilowatt system initially. The mount is an aluminum metal frame set in concrete foundation. The overall height of the system does not exceed 7 feet. This ground-mounted system would complement another 8-kilowatt system that has been permitted separately for the roof of the primary residence. General Description: CITY POLICY ON SOLAR: For years, the City has processed roof-mounted solar panels as an electrical permit and has required the necessary certifications and documentation to ensure safe installation. Ground-mounted systems have been treated similarly; but staff has also classified such systems as "accessory structures" that must meet the height, setback and size regulations under Section 118-718 of the Zoning Ordinance. This application meets all standards for an accessory structure except for the 560 square foot size. The maximum permitted is 500 square feet, but "AG"-zoned properties may request a Special Use Permit for larger accessory structures. A City policy on solar panel systems is currently being reviewed by the Planning Department. Staff would like to use this case as an opportunity for the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council to ask questions of the solar panel installers and discuss what aspects of this particular case should be used—or not used—when crafting a city-wide policy. Following input and resolution on this case, staff will bring a work session item to discuss the topic in more depth. EXISTING ZONING: "AG" Agricultural PLATTING STATUS: Unplatted and described as Tract 1 Al C1 of the John Condra Survey, Abstract No. 310. Packet Pg.46 rqw SURROUNDING ZONING 1 LAND USE: North: R-1-S Special Single Family Residential / Low Density Residential South: R-3 Single Family Residential 1 Low Density Residential East: AG Agricultural 1 Low Density Residential West: R-3 Single Family Residential 1 Low Density Residential PLANNING &ZONING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: The Planning & Zoning Commission met on August 21, 2014 and voted 4 to 0 to approve SUP 2014-09. Due to its low-profile design and minimal impact to adjacent properties, staff recommends approval of SUP 2014-09. Recommendation: Approve Ordinance No. 3329, SUP 2014-09. Packet Pg.47 rqw ORDINANCE NO. 3329 SUP 2014-09 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE BY APPROVING A SPECIAL USE PERMIT FOR A GROUND-MOUNTED SOLAR INSTALLATION ON 2.06 ACRES LOCATED AT 7820 DOUGLAS LANE; ESTABLISHING A PENALTY; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, notice of a hearing before the Planning and Zoning Commission was sent to real property owners within 200 feet of the property herein described at least 10 days before such hearing; and, WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing before the City Council was published in a newspaper of general circulation in the City at least 15 days before such hearing; and, WHEREAS, public hearings to zone the property herein described were held before both the Planning and Zoning Commission and the City Council, and the Planning and Zoning Commission has heretofore made a recommendation concerning the zone change; and, WHEREAS, the City Council is of the opinion that the zone change herein effectuated furthers the purpose of zoning as set forth in the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and is in the best interest of the citizens of the City of North Richland Hills; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS: Section 1: THAT the Comprehensive Plan and the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance are hereby amended by amending the zoning of a 2.06 acre tract of land at 7820 Douglas Lane in the City of North Richland Hills, in the John Condra Survey, Abstract 310, by approving a special use permit for a Packet Pg.48 rqw ground-mounted solar installation and approving a site plan attached hereto as Exhibit A. Section 2: Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and the zoning map of the City of North Richland Hills as amended hereby shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon final conviction thereof fined in an amount not to exceed Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00). Each day any such violation shall be allowed to continue shall constitute a separate violation and punishable hereunder. Section 3: The City Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to cause the publication of the descriptive caption and penalty clause of this ordinance two times. Section 4: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately after passage. AND IT IS SO ORDAINED. PASSED AND APPROVED on the 8th day of September, 2014. CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS By: Oscar Trevino, Mayor ATTEST: Alicia Richardson, City Secretary Packet Pg.49 rqw APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: George A. Staples, City Attorney APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: John Pitstick, Planning & Development Director Packet Pg. 50 City of Keller �rsey Rd -- ........� o r 0 w N B et t 7 r r r Paint t 0 !Qp�� N IL �f7 a c J N Old Mill .. 11 Rd 0 Q Packet Pg. 51 w I 1"l�rS(w�l/f(r 11 60-V4 OZ dn5 4L44) deW IR!aa'd 60-VWZ dns :;uauay��;; I d J II r� r ' amp � Ilgrui�lll��� �b�r�i ul �, I ;f r i i t i C.3.c NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION 'x AND CITY COUNCIL Case Number: SUP 2014-09 Applicant: Green Ox Energy Solutions 0 Location: 7820 Douglas Ln o N CL 7 You are receiving this notice because you are a property owner of record within 200 feet of the property shown on the attached map. r r Purpose of Public Hearing: o A Public Hearing is being held to Consider a request from Green Ox Energy Solutions for a Special Use Permit for a ground-mounted solar installation on 2.064 acres located at 7820 z° Douglas Ln. L_ 3 Public Hearing Schedule: a CD Public Hearing Dates: PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION o 7:00 PM THURSDAY, AUGUST 21, 2014 a` CM CITY COUNCIL ° 7:00 PM MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2014 N a Both Meeting Locations: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS y 7301 N. E. LOOP 820 NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS If you have any questions or wish to submit a petition or letter concerning the above request, Q please contact: Planning Department- City of North Richland Hills 7301 Northeast Loop 820 North Richland Hills, Texas 76180 Phone (817) 427-6300 Fax (817) 427-6303 Packet Pg. 53 C.3.d Sandoval, Tricia Etvir Julian Nelson, A L Etux Barbara Gibson, Daryl R Etux Kathey 7820 Douglas Ln 7936 Douglas Ln 7224 Bursey Rd NRH Tx 76182-7006 Fort Worth Tx 76182-7008 Fort Worth Tx 76182-9100 West, Curtis A Lopez, Johnny Etux Lydia C Valentine, C Troy 7900 Douglas Ln 7228 Bursey Rd 7816 Douglas Ln Fort Worth Tx 76182-7008 NRH Tx 76182-9100 Fort Worth Tx 76182-7006 Nunley, Larry Etux Patricia Campbell, Rebecca Etvir Fernan Sims, Cctavis Etux Jackie 7812 Douglas Ln 6898 Bluebonnet Ct 6731 Bridge St# 371 NRH Tx 76182-7006 NRH Tx 76182-7011 Fort Worth Tx 76112-0817 0 Montemayor, Nicholas Auld, Mary T Greene, Bradley Etux Valerie N 6893 Paintbrush Ct 6897 Paintbrush Ct 6898 Paintbrush Ct C NRH Tx 76182-7021 NRH Tx 76182-7021 NRH Tx 76182-7021 y r ti r r Kemp, Bobby C Clark, Daniel C Etux Celine Q King, Candace K y L 6894 Paintbrush Ct 7821 Douglas Ln 7825 Douglas Ln NRH Tx 76182-7021 NRH Tx 76182-7007 NRH Tx 76182-7007 ❑ a m Compton Danny E Etux Wendy Bier John Simpson David D Etux Storm a CL H 7728 Tamarron Ct 7724 Tamarron Ct 7829 Douglas Ln ,E NRH Tx 76182-7007 NRH Tx 76182-7022 NRH Tx 76182-7022 z Meyers, James C Etux Cynthia H Williamson, Terry L & Barbara Dreith, Darrell L J 7720 Tamarron Ct 6894 Rolling Ridge Dr 6898 Rolling Ridge Dr NRH Tx 76182-7022 NRH Tx 76182-7020 NRH Tx 76182-7020 E a Packet Pg. 54 way LLI m CL oz,1 ril I'L 1 10 00 G L oovoi t aM041) s LW @ I �k L CD a.. i Aul ,m�� Z . 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Rooftop solar systems are permitted as an electric permit y and inspected according to appropriate building code. Ground mounted solar systems are processed as accessory structures for areas under five hundred (500) square feet. r Ground mounted solar systems exceeding 500 square feet require a Special Use Permit (SUP). Green Ox Energy Solutions is proposing a five hundred sixty (560) square foot = solar panel system. This is located just south of Bursey Road and north of Cross Timbers Park. The panel is proposed to be located ten (10) feet from the property line. _ The property owner proposes two (2) panels now with the opportunity to install an •y additional six (6) panels at a later date. The structure has three (3) feet clearance on the bottom with a maximum height of seven (7) feet. The structure has aluminum E framing. Staff recommends approval of this application because of its low profile design U and minimal impact to adjacent properties. _ Chairman Randall Shiftlet opened Public Hearing for SUP 2014-09 at 07:17 P.M. N Don Bowen asked if there are zoning ordinances requiring underground cabling from = the structure to the house. _ a Clayton Comstock replied that there is no easement involved in this SUP and that this r will be underground. This is all on private property. There are specific code N requirements for the pipes that are located underground per building codes. N Don Bowen stated that he wished to ensure that these cables are located underground. a Clayton agreed that we should consider if there are requirements for underground cables for future projects. - N N Justin Godsey, representing Green Ox Energy; 13725 Hickory Creek Drive; Haslet came forward to present. There is existing power in 200 amp service behind the panel to which the solar panel will tie in. It would be a short run. A landscaping rock liner is planned underneath the panel to prevent plant growth. Power usage will pull from the panel before converting to the solar power. Regarding line loss, there would be loss if o running the distance to the house. This short distance will result in minimal loss. The CL line will be underground. X w Chairman Randall Shiftlet closed Public Hearing for SUP 2014-09 at 07:27 P.M. m E APPROVAL Bill Schopper motioned to approve SUP 2014-09 as proposed. The motion was seconded by Mike Benton. The motion passed unanimously (4-0). a Packet Pg. 63 rqw COUNCIL MEMORANDUM From: The Office of the City Manager Date: September 8, 2014 Subject: Ordinance No. 3325, TR 2014-04 Public Hearing and Consideration of Amendments to Chapter 118 of the North Richland Hills Code of Ordinances (Zoning Ordinance) Regarding Townhomes in Tract 3A & 3B of the Town Center Zoning District; Special Use Permits for Businesses with More that 75% Alcohol Revenues, Smoking Shops, Telemarketing Offices and After Hours Emergency Clinics; and Defining Thoroughfare Types in Transit Oriented Development Zoning District. Presenter: John Pitstick, Director of Planning & Development Summary: New zoning text revisions are being recommended to clean up and provide clarification for townhomes in Home Town, allowing new thoroughfare types in Transit Oriented zoning districts and providing for Special Use Permits for adult bars, smoking shops, telemarketing offices and after hour emergency clinics. General Description: Specific changes in the text revision include: 1. Section 118-472 provides a maximum of 94 townhomes in Tract 3a & 3b of the Home Town plat. This change is at the request of the Arcadia Development as a result of new development changes that would allow for more single family detached housing thus eliminating the need for previously allowed 120 maximum townhomes in these tracts. 2. Section 118-567 allows for expanded thoroughfare types in the TOD districts similar to Home Town standards. This will allow more flexibility to developers regarding thoroughfare types. 3. Section 118-631 changes the permitted use tables to require special use permits in commercial districts for afterhours emergency clinics and telemarketing offices. This change allows the Planning & Zoning Commission and City Council scrutiny in approving special use permits for these types of uses. 4. Section 118-565 changes the TOD permitted use tables to require special use permits for businesses that derive more than 75% of its revenue from alcohol sales and smoke shops. All other zoning districts require special use permits for these types of uses. This change will bring the SUP requirement for these uses within the TOD zoning areas. Recommendation: Approve Ordinance No. 3325. Packet Pg. 64 rqw Packet Pg. 65 rqw ORDINANCE NO. 3325 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE BY AMENDING SETIONS 118472, 118-565, 118-567, AND 118-631 OF THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS CODE OF ORDINANCES; PROVIDING A PENALTY; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Planning & Zoning Commission has after conducting a public hearing has made its recommendation for the following amendment to the zoning ordinance; and WHEREAS, after appropriate notice and public hearing, the Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas has forwarded a recommendation to the City Council for amendment of the City is zoniing ordinance as set forth herein; and, WHEREAS, notice has been given and public hearings held as required for amendments to the zoning ordinance; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS: Section 1: THAT the Comprehensive Plan, Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and Code of Ordinances of the City of North Richland Hills be amended by amending Division 15 of Article IV of Chapter 118 of the North Richland Hills Code of Ordinances by amending the restrictions on Tracts 3a and 3b contained in Sec. 118-472 to read as follows: "Sec. 118-472. Town Center Density restrictions. The following density rules and requirements shall be in effect for the 93.3 acres of property east of the Lakes at Home Town based on the attached Tract Map and Regulating and Thoroughfare Plan. Packet Pg. 66 rqw Tract 3a & 3b — (25 acres) Maximum of 94 townhomes allowed, no apartment units allowed, single family detached required fronting the Lakes, no limit on single family detached homes. Section 2: THAT the Comprehensive Plan, Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and Code of Ordinances of the City of North Richland Hills be amended by amending Division 15 of Article IV of Chapter 118 of the North Richland Hills Code of Ordinances by amending Sec. 118-565 and Sec. 118-567 to read as follows: "Sec. 118-565. Schedule of permitted uses by character zone. (a) Generally: Due to the emphasis on urban form over land uses in the Station Areas, general use categories have been identified by character zones. Uses not listed in the following schedule, but are substantially similar, may be permitted upon the approval of the City Manager or his or her designee, subject to appeal to the City Council. (b) Compliance with the Land Use Mix Criteria: Review criteria and standards for recommended land use mix are establish as a part of the Building Form and Development Standards in section 118-566. (c) Schedule of Uses: Character Zone Historic TOD General Mixed TOD Arterial High TOD Core Use (Iron Horse Residential Mixed Intensity &Smithfield) Use Mixed Use Any SUP SUP NP NP SUP SUP establishment which derives m ore than 75 Packet Pg. 67 rqw percent of its revenue from the sale of alcoholic beverages and conforms to Chapter 6 of the City Code of Ordinances Cigar, cigarette & SUP SUP NP NP SUP SUP Non-traditional smoking shops Sec. 118-567. Street and streetscape design standards. (a) Generally. Streets in the Station Areas need to support the overall goal of a mixed use, compact, pedestrian oriented district. They should balance all forms of mobility while maximizing convenience for residents and visitors. The Regulating Plan designates the required and recommended street network within each Station Area. This section specifies the typical configuration of streets within both the Station Areas. The specifications address vehicular land width, parkway widths, R-C-W widths, number of travel lanes, on-street parking, and pedestrian accommodation. The character of streets in the Station Area will vary based on the location. Some streets, such as Davis Blvd., Mid-Cities Blvd., and Loop 820, are under the purview of TxDCT while the remaining streets are city streets. (b) New streets. In addition to standards for existing streets, this section specifies standards for both new streets in both station areas. New streets in both station areas shall be based on the required or recommended designation on the corresponding Regulating Plan or may include any of the designated Thoroughfare Types in the Town Center regulations (Section 118-471(9) Thoroughfare Types. (c) Street Types established. Table 7.1 and associated cross sections or any designated Thoroughfare Type in the Town Center regulations under Section 118-471(9) shall establish the cross sections for each street type. The cross sections may be adjusted to fit existing contexts with the approval of the director Packet Pg. 68 rqw of public works. In addition, the proposed cross sections may be adjusted to meet the needs of the Uniform Fire Code as adopted by the city." Section 3: THAT the Comprehensive Plan, Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance and Code of Ordinances of the City of North Richland Hills be amended by amending Division 15 of Article IV of Chapter 118 of the North Richland Hills Code of Ordinances by amending Sec. 118-631 to read as follows: "Sec. 118-631. Table of permitted uses. (a) Table of permitted uses. The following table presents the zoning district classifications and the permitted uses within those classifications. Uses are listed in accordance with permitted uses (P), uses permitted by a special use permit (S), ancillary uses (A) and prohibited uses (blank or NP). In the case of any special overlay district, a (B) designation defaults to the base zoning district of the property within the overlay. Ancillary uses shall be regulated by section 118-727, Customary home occupations. Procedures and conditions requiring a special use permit are contained in section 118-201 et seq. (b) Special land use regulations. Special land use regulations referenced under "Conditions" below shall comply with those requirements established in section 118-633. (c) Special land use regulations for the Town Center District must comply with those requirements established in section 118-633 unless otherwise provided for in section 118-471, "North Richland Hills Town Center Development Standards", section 118-470, "Town Center Parking Standards", or city approved, properly filed, conditions, covenants and restrictions for property zoned to the TC district. Packet Pg. 69 rqw SECTION 118-631:TABLE OF PERMITTED USES [#] = Conditions. H Reference Section c NON-RESIDENTIAL TOWN 118-633 for specific - RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS DISTRICTS CENTER 3 conditions to listed o L uses. U U- P = Permitted by Right S = Special Use Permit Required [Blank] = Not Permitted NP=Not Permitted B = Defers to Base Zoning District u� H m A=Ancillary 1110 M 111111111111110 1111M�Mlll Emergency Clinic S S S P P S S B (After hours) Telemarketing S S S S B Office Section 4: Any person, firm or corporation violating any provision of the comprehensive zoning ordinance as amended by this ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon final conviction thereof fined in an amount not to exceed Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00). Each day any such violation shall be allowed to continue shall constitute a separate violation and punishable hereunder. Section 5: It is hereby declared to be the intention of the City Council that the sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses and phrases of this ordinance Packet Pg. 70 rqw are severable and, if any phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section of this ordinance shall be declared unconstitutional or otherwise invalid by the final judgment or decree of any court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect any of the remaining phrases, clauses, sentences, paragraphs and sections of this ordinance, since the same would have been enacted by the city council without the incorporation in this ordinance of any such invalid phrase, clause, sentence, paragraph or section. Section 6: The City Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to cause the publication of the descriptive caption and penalty clauses of this ordinance as an alternative method of publication provided by law. Section 7: This ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately upon passage. AND IT IS SO ORDAINED. Passed on this 8th day of September, 2014. CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS By: Oscar Trevino, Mayor ATTEST: Alicia Richardson, City Secretary Packet Pg. 71 rqw Approved as to form and legality: George A. Staples, Attorney Approved as to content: John Pitstick, Director of Planning and Development Packet Pg. 72 C.4.a TR 2014-04 Public Hearing and Consideration of amendments to Chapter 118 of the North Richland Hills Code of Ordinances (Zoning Ordinance) regarding townhomes in Tract 3a & 3b of the Town Center Zoning District; special use permits for businesses with more thant 75% alcohol revenues, smoking shops, telemarketing offices and after hours emergency clinics; and defining o thoroughfare types in Transit Oriented Development Zoning District. M ti r John Pitstick came forward to present the staff overview of application TR 2014-04 amendments request. Hometown townhomes are scheduled to be limitd to ninety four (94). We are proposing to expand thoroughfare types to allow the same standards in the Transit Oriented District (TOD) as are required in Hometown. We are proposing a Special Use Permit (SUP) application for after-hours emergency clinics and telemarking o businesses. We are proposing a Special Use Permit (SUP) for businesses with more y than seventy five percent (75%) alcohol revenue, adult bars, in the Transit Oriented E Development District (TOD). E U 0 Chairman Randall Shiftlet opened Public Hearing for TR 2014-04 at 07:54 P.M. _ N Chairman Randall Shiftlet closed Public Hearing for TR 2014-04 at 07:54 P.M. _ APPROVAL c Don Bowen motioned to approve TR 2014-04 as proposed. The motion was a seconded by Bill Schopper. The motion passed unanimously (4-0). r 0 N r N CD N 7 GI 7 a 4- N 41 _ N t E L L v X W _ E v a Packet Pg. 73 rqw COUNCIL MEMORANDUM From: The Office of the City Manager Date: September 8, 2014 Subject: Conduct a Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2014/2015 Proposed Tax Rate Presenter: Mark Mills, Director of Budget & Research Summary: The City Council is requested to open a public hearing on the proposed 61 cent per $100 of valuation tax rate and receive public comment. At the conclusion of the public comments, Council is requested to announce Monday, September 22, 2014 as the date of the vote on the adoption of the tax rate. No action is required at this hearing as it is held for the purpose of receiving public comment. General Description: State legislation requires the City to hold two public hearings on the proposed property tax rate if the proposed rate exceeds the lower of the effective tax rate or the rollback rate. For Fiscal Year 2014-2015, the effective tax rate is 59.6348 cents and the rollback rate is 61.0103 cents. Because the proposed 61 cent tax rate exceeds the effective tax rate two public hearings are required. This is the second of two scheduled public hearings. The first public hearing was held on Monday, August 25, 2014. The vote to adopt the proposed tax rate of 61 cents is scheduled to appear on the September 22, 2014 Council agenda for the regular 7:00 p.m. City Council meeting. If adopted, this will maintain the current 61 cent tax rate. This would be the third consecutive year that the tax rate has remained at 61 cents. Individual taxpayers' property taxes may decrease, increase or remain the same depending on the appraised value of their property. Senior and disabled property owners that have a tax ceiling (even if their property values have increased) will pay the same amount of property tax as the previous year unless their appraised property value decreased. They then would pay a lesser amount of property tax. Recommendation: Open a Public Hearing on the Fiscal Year 2014/2015 Proposed Tax Rate, Receive Public Comments on the Proposed 61 Cent Tax Rate, Announce Monday, September 22, 2014 as the Date of the Vote on the Adoption of the Tax Rate, and Close the Public Hearing. Packet Pg. 74 rqw COUNCIL MEMORANDUM From: The Office of the City Manager Date: September 8, 2014 Subject: Consider Resolution No. 2014-022, Authorizing the Publication of Notice of Intent to Issue Certificates of Obligation - Resolution No. 2014-022. Presenter: Larry Koonce, Director of Finance Summary: The fiscal year 2014/2015 budget includes certain projects to be financed with certificates of obligation (C.O.'s). The proposed sale will occur on October 27, 2014 and total $25,210,000. As part of the legal requirements for the planned issuance of C.O.s, the City Council must authorize the City Secretary to publish, in a newspaper of general circulation, the notice of the intent of the City to issue Certificates of Obligation in an amount not to exceed $25,210,000. General Description: The 2014 Certificate of Obligation Projects and associated estimated costs are as follows.. • $18,600,000 for City Hall Construction • $270,000 for the Animal Adoption and Rescue Center • $2,900,000 for Rufe Snow (from Mid-Cities to Hightower) Street Improvements • $3,000,000 for the replacement of CADIRMS Public Safety Software Platform • $200,000 for the replacement of an Asphalt Paver • $240,000 for the estimated cost of issuance The notice of intent to issue certificates of obligation must be published once a week for two consecutive weeks. The first publication date shall be at least (31) days prior to the date stated therein for the passage of the ordinance authorizing the issuance of the Certificates of Obligation. The notice of intention is attached and labeled Exhibit A. The proposed calendar for the bond sale is as follows: Septemberl8th (or Earlier) 1 st notice of intent published in the Star Telegram September 25th (or Earlier) 2nd notice of intent published in the Star Telegram Week of October 6th Rating Agency Meetings October 15th Receive Ratings from Agencies October 16th Distribute NRH Official Statements for G.O & C.0. Sales October 27th City Council Awards Bids December 2nd Accept Delivery of Bond Proceeds for Projects Packet Pg. 75 rqw Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2014-022 Authorizing the City Secretary to Publish the Intent to Issue Certificates of Obligation Not to Exceed $25,210,000. Packet Pg. 76 rqw RESOLUTION NO. 2014-022 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, has determined that certificates of obligation should be issued under and pursuant to the provisions of V.T.C.A., Local Government Code, Subchapter C of Chapter 271 (the "Act"), for the purpose of paying contractual obligations to be incurred for (i) constructing and improving the City of North Richland Hills City Hall including the acquisition of land and rights-of-way therefor, (ii) constructing and improving the City of North Richland Hills Animal Adoption and Rescue Center including the acquisition of land and rights-of-way therefor, (iii) constructing and improving City of North Richland Hills streets and drainage, including the acquisition of land and rights-of-way therefor (iv) purchasing hardware and software equipment for Computer Aided Dispatch for public safety purposes (v) purchasing equipment for public works department, including vehicles related thereto, and (vi) professional services rendered in relation to such projects and the financing thereof, and WHEREAS, prior to the issuance of such certificates, the City Council is required to publish notice of its intention to issue the same in accordance with the provisions of the Act; now, therefore, NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS THAT: SECTION 1. The preambles to this Resolution are hereby adopted in their entirety and incorporated herein as though set forth in full herein. SECTION 2. THAT the City Secretary is hereby authorized and directed to cause notice to be published of the Council's intention to issue certificates of obligation during a meeting scheduled to begin at 7:00 P.M. on the 27th day of October, 2014, which certificates of obligation shall be issued in a principal amount not to exceed $25,210,000 for the purpose of paying contractual obligations to be incurred for (i) constructing and improving the City of North Richland Hills City Hall including the acquisition of land and rights- of-way therefor, (ii) constructing and improving the City of North Richland Hills Animal Adoption and Rescue Center including the acquisition of land Packet Pg. 77 rqw and rights-of-way therefor, (iii) constructing and improving City of North Richland Hills streets and drainage, including the acquisition of land and rights-of-way therefor (iv) purchasing hardware and software equipment for Computer Aided Dispatch for public safety purposes (v) purchasing equipment for public works department, including vehicles related thereto, and (vi) professional services rendered in relation to such projects and the financing thereof, and shall be payable from ad valorem taxes and a limited pledge of the City's combined Waterworks and Sewer System. The notice hereby approved and authorized to be published shall read substantially in the form and content of Exhibit A hereto attached and incorporated herein by reference as a part of this resolution for all purposes. SECTION 3. THAT the City Secretary shall cause the aforesaid notice to be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the City, once a week for two consecutive weeks, the date of the first publication to be at least thirty-one (31) days prior to the date stated therein for the passage of the ordinance authorizing the issuance of the certificates of obligation. SECTION 4. THAT it is officially found, determined, and declared that the meeting at which this Resolution is adopted was open to the public and public notice of the time, place, and subject matter of the public business to be considered at such meeting, including this Resolution, was given, all as required by V.T.C.A., Government Code, Chapter 551, as amended. SECTION 5. This Resolution shall be effective from and after its passage. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 8th day of September, 2014. CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS By: Oscar Trevino, Mayor ATTEST: Packet Pg. 78 rqw Alicia Richardson, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: George A. Staples, City Attorney APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: Larry Koonce, Director of Finance Packet Pg. 79 EXHIBIT A NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ISSUE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS CERTIFICATES OF OBLIGATION TAKE NOTICE that the City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas, shall convene at 7:00 o'clock P.M. on the 27th day of October, 2014, at the City Hall, 7301 N.E. Loop 820, North Richland Hills, Texas, and, during such meeting, the City Council will consider the passage of an ordinance o authorizing the issuance of certificates of obligation in an amount not to V exceed $25,210,000 for the purpose of paying contractual obligations to T be incurred for (i) constructing and improving the City of North Richland ❑ Hills City Hall including the acquisition of land and rights-of-way therefor, o (ii) constructing and improving the City of North Richland Hills Animal Adoption and Rescue Center including the acquisition of land and rights- of-way therefor, (iii) constructing and improving City of North Richland Hills streets and drainage , including the acquisition of land and rights-of-way U therefor (iv) purchasing hardware and software equipment for Computer y Aided Dispatch for public safety purposes (v) purchasing equipment for y public works department, including vehicles related thereto, and (vi) ° professional services rendered in relation to such projects and the financing thereof, and shall be payable from ad valorem taxes and a limited pledge of the City's combined Waterworks and Sewer System. The o certificates are to be issued, and this notice is given, under and pursuant to the provisions of V.T.C.A., Local Government Code, Subchapter C of z Chapter 271. 0 ti r Alicia Richardson City Secretary Q City of North Richland Hills, Texas X W m E t a Packet Pg. 80 rqw COUNCIL MEMORANDUM From: The Office of the City Manager Date: September 8, 2014 Subject: Consider Resolution No. 2014-023, Intent to Reimburse Expenditures with Proceeds of Future Debt. Presenter: Larry Koonce, Director of Finance Summary: The 2014/2015 Capital Projects Budget includes items that may be funded with certificates of obligation or general obligation bonds. In the meantime, there may be a need to commence the bidding and awarding of some contracts prior to the receipt of bond funds. Some of the projects may require funding prior to the bond sale. General Description: In order to reimburse expenditures with the proceeds of future debt, Council is legally required to approve a resolution to this affect. Council approved a similar resolution in prior years. The resolution presented for Council approval includes projects that may be reimbursed with proceeds from the upcoming bond sale anticipated in October 2014, with bond proceeds to be delivered in early December 2014. The projects include: • $250,000 of 2003 bond election G.O.s for City Hall Construction (EOC) • $18,600,000 Certificates of Obligation (C.O.$) for City Hall Construction • $270,000 C.O.s for the Animal Adoption and Rescue Center • $2,900,000 C.O.s for Rufe Snow (from Mid-Cities to Hightower) Street Improvements • $3,000,000 C.O.s for the replacement of CADIRMS Public Safety Software Platform • $200,000 C.O.s for the replacement of an Asphalt Paver • $240,000 for the estimated cost of issuance This resolution does not authorize the issuance of bonds. It only stipulates that any expenses made prior to a bond sale may be reimbursed with bond proceeds. The total amount of bonds for these projects will not exceed $25,460,000 including the costs of issuance. Staff anticipates the actual amount expended before the bond sale will be much less than this. Any interim funding required will be appropriated from existing reserves and will be repaid upon receipt of the bond proceeds. Approval of the resolution will allow the City of North Richland Hills to reimburse any of these expenditures with proceeds from the planned bond sale. Packet Pg. 81 rqw Recommendation: Approve Resolution No. 2014-023. Packet Pg. 82 rqw RESOLUTION NO. 2014-023 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS INTENT TO REIMBURSE EXPENDITURES WITH PROCEEDS OF FUTURE DEBT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, THAT the City of North Richland Hills, Texas (the "Issuer") intends to issue debt for constructing and improving the City of North Richland Hills City Hall, constructing and improving the City of North Richland Hills Animal Adoption and Rescue Center, constructing and improving City of North Richland Hills streets, drainage and utility improvements at Rufe Snow at Mid-Cities to Hightower Street, and Public Safety and Public Works equipment (collectively, the "projects), and further intends to make certain capital expenditures with the proceeds of such debt; WHEREAS, under Treas. Reg. § 1.150-2 (the "Regulation"), to fund such reimbursements with the proceeds of tax-exempt obligations the Issuer must declare its expectation to make such reimbursement; and WHEREAS, the Issuer desires to preserve its ability to reimburse the capital expenditures with the proceeds of tax-exempt obligations. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS THAT: SECTION 1. The preambles to this Resolution are hereby adopted in their entirety and incorporated herein as though set forth in full herein. SECTION 2. THAT the Issuer reasonably expects to reimburse capital expenditures with respect to the Projects with proceeds of debt hereafter to be issued by the Issuer, and that this resolution shall constitute a declaration of official intent under the Regulation. The maximum principal amount of obligations expected to be issued for the Projects is $25,460,000. SECTION 3. This Resolution shall be effective from and after its passage. Packet Pg. 83 rqw PASSED AND APPROVED this the 8th day of September, 2014. CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS By: Oscar Trevino, Mayor ATTEST: Alicia Richardson, City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: George A. Staples, City Attorney APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: Larry Koonce, Director of Finance Packet Pg. 84 rqw COUNCIL MEMORANDUM From: The Office of the City Manager Date: September 8, 2014 Subject: Announcements - Council Member Whitson Presenter: Mary Peters, Public Information Officer Summary: At each Council meeting a member of the governing body announces upcoming events in the City and recognizes an employee that exemplifies the City's core values. General Description: Announcements - Join us at 10 a.m. on Thursday, September 18th to celebrate the renovation and reopening of Adventure World Playground. The playground, which is designed for children of all abilities, is located at 7451 Starnes Road. For more information, please call the Parks & Recreation Department at 817-427-6620. The 2014 Doggie Beach Bash will be held at NRH20 Family Water Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 20th. Tickets are $20 each, with two dogs allowed per person. This event benefits the North Richland Hills Animal Adoption & Rescue Center. Please visit the city's website for more details and to purchase you tickets online. Keep NRH Beautiful is seeking volunteers for the annual Trash Bash litter cleanup event on Saturday, October 4th. Everyone is invited to participate. Volunteers should pre-register to receive free trash bags, gloves and safety vests. Please call Neighborhood Services at 817-427-6650 to sign up and get more details. Kudos Korner - Every Council Meeting, we spotlight our employees for the great things they do. Tonight we recognize: Debbie York of the Neighborhood Services Department — A citizen emailed to say how impressed he was with the response he received after submitting a concern online to the Neighborhood Services Department. He stated that Debbie was very professional and courteous, and looked into his concern quickly. He added that his family has lived in several cities over the years and the city staff and city services in North Richland Hills "are far and away the finest we have seen." Recommendation: NIA Packet Pg. 85