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Home My WebLink AboutCC 2014-09-08 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 SEPTEMBER 8, 2014 WORK SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the 8th day of September 2014 at 6:30 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 Tern 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 George Staples City Attorney Mary Peters Public Information Officer Kristin James Assistant to City Manager John Pitstick Director of Planning & Development Laury Fiorello Assistant Finance Director Craig Hulse Director of Economic Development Mark Mills Director of Budget and Research Stan Tinney Fire Chief Mike Hamlin Assistant Police Chief Mike Young Assistant Police Chief Kirk Marcum Assistant Fire Chief Clayton Comstock Senior Planner Call to Order Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order at 6.30 p.m. 1 Discuss Items from Regular City Council Meeting There were no questions from Council. September 8, 2014 City Council Minutes Page 1 of 8 EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Trevino announced at 6.31 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 south sector of the city. Executive Session began at 6:31 p.m. and concluded at 7:01 p.m. Mayor Trevino announced at 6:59 p m that the Council would adjourn to the regular Council meeting REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING A. CALL TO ORDER Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order September 8, 2014 at 7:06 p.m. ROLL CALL 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 George Staples City Attorney A.1 INVOCATION Mayor Pro Tern Wright Oujesky gave the invocation. A.2 PLEDGE Mayor Pro Tem Wright Oujesky led the pledge of allegiance to the United States and Texas flags A.3 SPECIAL PRESENTATION(S) AND RECOGNITION(S) There were no special presentations or recognitions. September 8, 2014 City Council Minutes Page 2 of 8 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 25, 2014 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. 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 MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT OUJESKY MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. COUNCIL MEMBER TURNAGE SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. 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. APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Senior Planner Clayton Comstock to present the item Senior Planner Clayton Comstock presented the item and advised Council the purpose of the request to rezone the property is to develop a single-family residential subdivision. The applicant, in conjunction with their proposed zoning request, presented a preliminary plat that proposes 32 lots to the Planning and Zoning Commission at their August 21, 2014. The Planning and Zoning Commission at their August 21, 2014 meeting recommended approval of ZC 2014-13 by a vote of 4-0. Applicant Mark Wood with Graham Ranch Partners, LTD located at 6617 Precinct Line Road presented request and was available to answer questions from Council. September 8, 2014 City Council Minutes Page 3 of 8 Council did not have any questions for staff or Mr Wood 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 LOMBARD MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE No. 3328, ZC 2014-13. COUNCIL MEMBER WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. 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. APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Senior Planner Clayton Comstock to present the item. Senior Planner Clayton Comstock presented item and advised Council the purpose of the request is to replat two nonresidential lots to construct a parking lot expansion for the existing office building located at Northeast Loop 820. The Planning and Zoning Commission at their August 7, 2014 meeting recommended approval by a vote of 6-0 Applicant Louis Frisbie, 9601 White Rock Trail, Suite 204, Dallas, Texas presented request. Mr. Frisbie advised that the business lost parking spaces and landscaping due to the widening of NE Loop 820. Council did not have any questions for staff or Mr Frisbie. 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 WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE RP 2014-04. COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. 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. APPROVED Mayor Trevino opened the public hearing and called on Senior Planner Clayton Comstock to present the item. September 8, 2014 City Council Minutes Page 4 of 8 Senior Planner Clayton Comstock presented item and advised Council the purpose of the request is to install a 560-square foot ground-mounted solar array at 7820 Douglas Lane. Mr. Comstock informed Council that ground-mounted solar systems are classified as accessory structures and they must adhere to the height, setback and size regulations pursuant to Section 118-718 of the Zoning Ordinance. The request meets all standards with the exception of the size, which is a maximum of 500 square feet Applications that request placement of solar systems on property zoned as agricultural may request a special use permit for larger accessory structures. The Planning and Zoning Commission at their August 21, 2014 meeting recommended approval by a vote of 4-0. Mr. Comstock informed Council that City Staff is reviewing the current City policy regarding solar panel systems and will bring forward an item on a future City Council meeting to discuss the policy Mr Comstock responded to questions from Council regarding the number of requests from the citizens for solar panel systems, durability of solar panels, and the requirement of cabling to be placed underground Applicant representative Greg Speak, 13725 Hickory Creek, Haslet, presented request and was available to answer questions from Council 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 LOMBARD MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE No. 3329, SUP 20140-09 WITH THE STIPULATION THAT THE CABLING BE BURIED. COUNCIL MEMBER TURNAGE SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. 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. 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 presented item and advised Council the proposed ordinance provides for the following text revisions: • Provide for a maximum of 94 townhomes in Tract 3A and 3B of the Home Town plat September 8, 2014 City Council Minutes Page 5 of 8 • Allow expanded thoroughfare types in the Transit Oriented Development (TOD) districts. • Modify permitted use tables to require special use permits in commercial districts for afterhours emergency clinics and telemarketing offices. • Modify TOD permitted use tables to require special use permit for business that derive more than 75% of its revenue from alcohol sales and smoke shops. Mr. Pitstick advised Council the Planning and Zoning Commission at their August 21, 2014 meeting recommended approval with a vote of 4-0. Council had no questions for staff 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 RODRIQUEZ MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE No. 3325, TR 2014-04. COUNCIL MEMBER WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. 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 Research Mark Mills to present the item Director of Budget and Research Mark Mills presented item and advised that tonight's public hearing is the second hearing regarding the Fiscal Year 2014/2015 proposed tax rate. Mr. Mills also commented that the proposed tax rate remains the same as the current year at 610 per $100 valuation. Council had no questions for staff. 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. Mayor Trevino announced that the City Council would consider the proposed tax rate on September 22, 2014. D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT There were no items for this category E. PUBLIC WORKS There were no items for this category. September 8, 2014 City Council Minutes Page 6 of 8 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. APPROVED Assistant City Manager Karen Bostic presented item to Council and advised that the 2014/2015 budget includes certain projects to be financed with certificates of obligation The proposed sale will occur on October 27, 2014 and total $25,210,000. The Certificate of Obligation projects and associated estimated costs include: $18,600,000 – City Hall construction; $270,000 – Animal Adoption and Rescue Center; $2,900,000 – Rufe Snow (from Mid-Cities to Hightower) street improvements, $3,000,000 – replacement of CAD/RMS public safety software platform; $200,000 – replacement of an asphalt paver; and $240,000 –estimated cost of issuance. Council had no questions for staff. MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT OUJESKY MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION NO. 2014-022. COUNCIL MEMBER WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. F.2 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2014-023, INTENT TO REIMBURSE EXPENDITURES WITH PROCEEDS OF FUTURE DEBT. APPROVED Assistant City Manager Karen Bostic advised Council that the resolution for their consideration would allow the City to reimburse expenditures associated with projects identified in the 2014/2015 Capital Projects budget with the proceeds of future debt— certificates of obligation or general obligation bonds. The resolution, if approved, would not authorize the issuance of bonds. The resolution stipulates that any expenses made prior to a bond sale may be reimbursed with bond proceeds. Council had no questions for staff. COUNCIL MEMBER LOMBARD MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION No. 2014-023. COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 7-0. G. EXECUTIVE SESSION ITEMS - CITY COUNCIL MAY TAKE ACTION ON ANY ITEM DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION LISTED ON THE WORK SESSION AGENDA There was no action required by Council as the result of Executive Session. September 8, 2014 City Council Minutes Page 7 of 8 H. INFORMATION AND REPORTS H.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS Council member Whitson made the following announcements. Join us at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 18 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 Ro2501ad. The 2014 Doggie Beach Bash will be held at the NRH2O Family Water Park on Saturday, September 18 from 10.00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The cost of tickets is $20 00/each, with two dogs allowed per person The event benefits the North Richland Hills Animal Adoption & Rescue Center. Keep NRH Beautiful is seeking volunteers for the annual Trash Bash litter cleanup event on Saturday, October 4. 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 — 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." I. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 7.44 p.m. 1I/ Or Oscar Trevino, :yor ATTEST: MrWu RICFI(.. vst Ir- Alicia Richardson, City Sec •- ;�'y h itioTheliateS September 8, 2014 City Council Minutes Page 8 of 8