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PRE-COUNCIL AGENDA
MAY 24, 1999 —5:45 P.M.
For the Meeting conducted at the North Richlandd-lills City Hall City Council Chambers, 7301
Northeast Loop 820.
NUMBER ITEM ACTION TAKEN
1. Discuss Items from Regular May 24, 1999 Agenda
(5 Minutes)
2. IR 99-073 Cancellation of December 27, 1999 City Council
Meeting (5 Minutes)
3. IR 99-078 Location and Broadcasting of Pre-Council
Meetings (5 Minutes)
4. IR 99-076 Amendmentto the Comprehensive Plan and
Rezoning Strategy for Strummer Drive, Lots 1-12,
Block D, Richland Oaks Addition and Review of
the Land Uses Along Precinct Line Road North of
the Railroad Tracks (15 Minutes)
5 IR 99-075 Phasell —Landscaping and Sign Regulations and
other Development Related Issues (15 Minutes)
6. IR 99-077 Legislative Update (5 Minutes)
7. *Executive Session (5 Minutes)— The Council
may enter into closed executive session to
discuss the following:
Pending Litigation Vnder.Government
Code §551.071--Harpeeys. City _
8. Adjournment— 6:50p.m. y_,
*Closed due to subject matter as provided by the Open Meetings Law. If any action is
contemplated, it will be taken in open session.
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CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
MAY 24, 1999 — 7:00 P.M.
For the Meeting conducted at the North Richland Hills City Hall Council Chambers, 7301 Northeast
Loop 820, at 7:00 p.m. The below listed items are placed on the Agenda for discussion and/or
action
1. Items on the consent agenda will be voted on in one motion unless a Council Member asks for
separate discussion.
2. The Council reserves the right to retire into executive session concerning any of the items
listed on this Agenda, whenever it is considered necessary and legally justified under the Open
Meetings Act.
3. Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need assistance should
contact the City Secretary's office at 581-5502 two working days prior to the meeting so that
appropriate arrangements can be made.
NUMBER ITEM ACTION TAKEN
1. Call to Order
2. Invocation -
3. Pledge of Allegiance -
4. Special Presentations
a.) Beautification Committee Awards
1.) Landscape of the Month
2.) Yard of the Month
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b.) Richland High School
Randy Cobb, Principal
5. Removal of Item(s)from the Consent
Agenda
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NUMBER ITEM ACTION TAKEN
6. Approval of Consent Agenda Items
a.) Minutes of the Special Council
Meeting May 6, 1999
b.) Minutes of the Pre-Council Meeting
May 10, 1999
c.) Minutes of the Council Meeting May
10, 1999
PU 99-26 d.) Extend Annual Contract for Aquatic
Chemical Supplies to Advance
Chemical Distribution — Resolution No.
99-36
GN 99-48 e.) Approve Application for Municipal
Consent from Southwestern Bell
Telephone for Right of Way Usage
7. GN 99-43 Approval of the Amendment to the Youth
Advisory Committee By-Laws and
Approval of Recommendations for New
Committee Members.
8. GN 99-44 Cottonbelt Trail District Bicycle
Transportation District — Resolution No.
99-37
9. GN 99-45 Appointment to Place 1 on the Teen Court
Advisory Board
10.GN 99-46 Appointment to Place 7 on the Teen Court
Advisory Board
11.GN 99-47 Appointment of Place 7 to the Planning
and Zoning Commission and Capital
Improvement Advisory Committee
12.GN 99-49 Appointment of Place 1 to the Town Hall
Committee
13. (a) Citizens Presentation
(b) Information and Reports
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NUMBER ITEM ACTION TAKEN
14 Adjournment
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INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL No. IR 99-073
1L. Date May 24, 1999
Subject. Cancellation of December 27, 1999 City Council Meeting
The second Council meeting in December is on December 27 this year. Consideration is
being given to canceling this meeting since it falls during the holidays Staff does not foresee
any items that will be affected by this meeting being cancelled. Unless any of the Council
Members have a problem, Staff will proceed with the cancellation of the December 27, 1999
Council Meeting
Respectfully submitte d,
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Patricia Hutson
City Secretary
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INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL No. IR 99-078
Date. May 24, 1999
Subject. Location and Broadcasting of Pre-Council Meeting
At the March 29, 1999 City Council meeting Council considered GN 99-30 regarding
broadcasting Pre-Council meetings. At that meeting the City Council approved to broadcast
Pre-Council meetings for a test period of three months and that the Pre-Council meetings
were to be held during this time in the City Council Chambers.
Councilman Russell Mitchell has requested that this item is placed on the agenda for further
consideration. Relocating the Pre-Council meeting to the Pre-Council room would present
no problems but if it is Council's desire to broadcast these as we have been doing since
March 29, then it will be necessary to install one or two cameras for the Pre-Council room.
IR 99-34 dated March 15 outlines several options for broadcasting in Pre-Council room
should Council decide that is desired.
In addition to the options in IR 99-34, it is possible to have a camera on tnpod, but this would
required wiring from the control room adjacent to the Council Chambers and a second part
time employee to operate the camera. This too would require additional space, thereby
possibly reducing the number of seats for spectators in the Pre-Council room.
Respectfully submitted,
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Larry J. Cunningham
City Manager
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eepartnent Administration Council Meet ng Date 03/29/99
�.o ect Authorize Broadcasting of Pre-Council Meetings Agenda Number GN 99-30
Councilwoman Cheryl Lyman has requested that this item be placed on the Council
agenda At the March 15 Pre-Council meeting IR 99-034 outlined four possible options if
Council wanted to broadcast the Pre-Council meetings Another suggestion was made
that the Pre-Council meeting be held in the City Council Chambers The Mayor and
Council did not arrive at a consensus about this matter, but it was stated that if any Council
member wanted to pursue this to make the request. That is what is being done at this
time.
Recommendation:
presents no recommendation on this item
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INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL No. IR 9944
Date Monday, March 15, 1999
Subject Pre-Council Broadcast
At the request of Councilwoman JoAnn Johnson and Councilman Frank Metts, the
Communications Department has investigated the feasibility of broadcasting the Pre-
Council meetings live. Following are the options available for this request
Option #1 -$10,000
The installation of wiring from the Council Chambers production room to the Pre-Council
Room and the purchase and installation of two automated ceiling-mounted cameras to
provide optimum coverage of Council members and presentations.
- Option#2 . $6,400
Wiring of Pre-Council Room and purchase and installation of one camera in the most
feasible location.
Option #3 —Taped replay of Pre-Council Meeting
This option would require a camera and tri-pod set up in the Pre-Council room and a
camera operator. It would limit camera angles and would also take up seating space in the
room. The taped, unedited, replay could be broadcast the day following the Council
meeting.
Option #4 — Produce taped-delayed broadcast of a "news" formatted program
highlighting issues discussed in Pre-Council meetings. This production would require
considerably more production and turn-around time.
Besides the cost for installation and purchase of cameras,there would be minimal impact
on the staff operating costs.
Staff will be present to answer any questions the Council may have.
Res Ily submitted, - r
Donna Huerta
Communications Director
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INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL No. IR 99-076
- Date. May 19, 1999
Subject.
Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan and Rezoning Strategy for
Strummer Drive, Lots 1-12, Block D, Richland Oaks Addition and Review
of the Land Uses Along Precinct Line Road North of the Railroad Tracks
City Council at the May 10, 1999 meeting instructed Staff to discern the planning issues and
develop ideas for land use planning and rezoning possibilities for Lots 1-12 on Strummer
Drive as a result of the Zone Change Request PZ 99-06 submitted by Alan Newland just for
Lot 5 to Local Retail. Since May 10", Mr. Newland has submitted a letter requesting to
withdraw his application because the property owner was not willing to extend the contract
any further. Mr Newland's withdrawal does not negate the need to review the land use and
zoning issues along Strummer Drive. The withdrawal, however, does remove his timing
issue with the process
City Council voted 7-0 to postpone PZ 99-06 until amendments were made to the
Comprehensive Land Use Plan and the City instituted a zone change request. Council also
stipulated that Staff notify property owners within 200' of possible changes to the
Comprehensive Land Use Plan. City Council noted the evolution of Strummer Drive with the
development of the two shopping centers to the east and the widening of the street from 2
lanes to 5 and its effect on the residences to the west.
When the shopping center with Haverty's was originally approved in 1985 from R-1 Single
Family Residential to C-1 Commercial, City Council approved some stipulations as part of
the ordinance The stipulations required a site plan be incorporated in the zoning; the
changes to Bedford-Euless Road, as approved by the Highway Department, be incorporated
into the zoning; no curb cuts on Strummer; an eight foot fence and landscaping as shown
be placed on the west side of the tract and an eight foot fence be placed on the north side
of the tract. City Council in 1994 was acquiring right-of-way to widen Strummer Drive from
2 lanes to 5 lanes and initiated PZ 94-07 to delete the stipulations approved in 1985
Staff has put together some strategy ideas for Council to consider. These ideas came about
from the discussion at the public hearing on May 10" as well as written comments submitted
by Council These ideas are not meant to limit other ideas, but to give Council a good
starting place to derive a consensus on how to address the redevelopment issues on
Strummer Drive and Precinct Line Road.
Land Use Planning Issues
C. Land Use Categories
Currently Only One Commercial Land Use Category Exists
Create New Commercial Land Use Category (Low Intensity Commercial)
C. Consideration of Some Lots Not Converting to a Commercial Land Use
C. Potential Impact on Residential Area should Strummer be Rezoned Commercial
C. Consider Amending Thoroughfare Plan to Add Strummer Drive
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Zoning Possibilities
C. Planned Development District
- Requires Minimum of 4 Acres (Lots 1-12 contains approximately 6.19 acres)
: Requires Public Hearing and Site Plan Approval
C. Site Plan Approval
• Lot by Lot Approval
- Requires No Public Hearing
C. Creation of New Commercial Zoning District
Limit Types of Uses Allowed (Stricter Than Local Retail)
: Limit Maximum Building Height or Limit Maximum Number of Stories
Signage Requirements (Monument Signs Only)
Use Existing Buffering Req. (6-8' Masonry Wall w/10' Landscape Strip w/Trees)
: Develop New Landscaping Req. for Rear Yard Parking Areas (No Planter Islands)
Required Front Yards to Meet Current Landscape Regulations
• Security Lighting Adjacent to Residential
Hours of Operation (public operating hours - 8 a m to 8 p.m.)
• Site Plan Approval Because within 200 feet of Single Family Residential
Issues of Concern
C. What about Lots that Remain Used Residentially?
C. Always Require Parking in the Rear?
C. Effect of Adjacent Property Values In the District and Outside the District
C. Driveways (Shared Driveways between Commercial & Residential Uses)
C. Is Unanimous Consent of the Property Owners of Lots 1-12 Desired?
In addition, Staff is receiving similar types of zone change requests on Precinct Line Road.
Consideration of land uses and zoning along Precinct Line Road is a little different than the
Strummer Drive area, because it is more isolated and less developed. The concerns and
issues, however, are just as important. Staff can certainly address the land use planning in
the area or review of that area could wait until the Comprehensive Land Use Plan is updated
The Planning Staff has submitted a budget request for the update of the Comprehensive
Land Use Plan for Fiscal Year 1999-2000.
Attached, Staff has developed a tentative timeline to accomplish the desires of City Council
for similar redeveloping areas and the property owners on Strummer Drive Also, attached
is a list of potential permitted uses to consider allowing in a new zoning district.
Staff Recommendation:
Strongly consider creating a new land use category such as a low intensity commercial
and a new zoning district The new land use category would provide for the lower
intensive commercial uses such as offices, personal service establishments and small
retail uses only to be allowed to develop adjacent to single family development. Such a
land use category would serve as a better buffer between commercial and low density
residential than now exists. Good planning principals direct cities to develop strategies
that address issues such as Strummer-Road and Precinct Line Road in order to create an
environment where commercial and residential uses can co-exist in harmony.
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Developing a new zoning district would provide an avenue that could be used again in
other similar situations. The new zoning district's permitted uses would be very limited
and would specifically direct actions to take regarding parking, landscaping, signage,
buffering, lighting, and hours of operation
Respectfully submitted,
Marcy Rat lii
Planning irector
Attachement: Process Time Line & Suggested Ideas/Issues for New Zoning District
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Tentative Timelines for Accomplishing the Council Consensus
Comprehensive Land Use Plan Amendment Methodology and Timeline (9-10 Weeks)
• Consider holding a workshop with the property owners, P&Z and CC for input on what
is desired and what concerns and issues exist for all parties.
• Inform Staff of Council Consensus as to what should be Accomplished with the
Amendments to the Land Use Plan and Zoning Strategy
• Staff to Begin Drafting Amendments
• Schedule a public hearing, send notice to newspaper & all property owners of Lots 1-
12 and within 200 feet
• P&Z Makes a Recommendation
• CC Makes a Decision — Ordinance Adopted
Zoning Ordinance Amendment Methodology and Timeline (Additional 4-5 Weeks)
• Draft a New Zoning District or Planned Development Ordinance for Consideration
from the Joint Workshop Above
•} Submit for Review by P&Z and Possibly CC
• Schedule a public hearing, send notice to newspaper & all property owners of Lots 1-
12 and within 200 feet
• P&Z Makes a Recommendation
•• CC Makes a Decision - Ordinance Adopted
Zoning Change Request (8 Weeks After Zoning Ordinance Amended)
• City Initiates a Zone Change Request
r A Site Plan of Area may Need to be Provided
�e Schedule a public hearing, send notice to newspaper & all property owners of Lots 1-
12 and within 200 feet
• P&Z Makes a Recommendation
• CC Makes a Decision — Ordinance Adopted
Limited uses to consider allowing in the new zoning district include the following:
Photograph Studio, Shoe Repair Store, Sports Card Store, Tailor Shop, Barber/Beauty Shop,
Bicycle Store, Camera Sales, Clock Store, Florist Shop, Coffee Shop/Tea Room, Gift Shop,
Greeting Card Shop, Jeweler, Dental and Medical Office, Insurance Agency, Investment
Broker, Mortgage Loan and Title Company Business, Real Estate Office, Tax Return Offices,
Travel Agency, Accountant, Attorney, Advertising Office.
Lot and Area Requirements of the new zoning district to consider
Minimum District Area 20,000 SF Minimum Lot Depth None
Minimum Frontage 50 ft Minimum Front Building Line 25 ft
Maximum Lot Coverage 40% Minimum Side Building Line 15 ft adj to res
Lot Area Minimum 6,000 SF Minimum Rear Building Line 25 ft adj to res
Minimum Lot Wdth 50 ft. _ Maximum Height of Structures 1.5/1ft
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Tentative Timelines for Accomplishing the Council Consensus
Comprehensive Land Use Plan Amendment Methodology and Timeline (9-10 Weeks)
• Consider holding a workshop with the property owners, P&Z and CC for input on what
is desired and what concerns and issues exist for all parties.
• Inform Staff of Council Consensus as to what should be Accomplished with the
Amendments to the Land Use Plan and Zoning Strategy
• Staff to Begin Drafting Amendments
• Schedule a public hearing, send notice to newspaper & all property owners of Lots 1-
12 and within 200 feet
• P&Z Makes a Recommendation
C. CC Makes a Decision — Ordinance Adopted
Zoning Ordinance Amendment Methodology and Timeline (Additional 4-5 Weeks)
• Draft a New Zoning District or Planned Development Ordinance for Consideration
from the Joint Workshop Above
• Submit for Review by P&Z and Possibly CC
• Schedule a public hearing, send notice to newspaper & all property owners of Lots 1-
12 and within 200 feet
• P&Z Makes a Recommendation
• CC Makes a Decision - Ordinance Adopted
Zoning Change Request (8 Weeks After Zoning Ordinance Amended)
• City Initiates a Zone Change Request
r A Site Plan of Area may Need to be Provided
• Schedule a public hearing, send notice to newspaper & all property owners of Lots 1-
12 and within 200 feet
• P&Z Makes a Recommendation
• CC Makes a Decision — Ordinance Adopted
Limited uses to consider allowing in the new zoning district include the following:
Photograph Studio, Shoe Repair Store, Sports Card Store, Tailor Shop, Barber/Beauty Shop,
Bicycle Store, Camera Sales, Clock Store, Florist Shop, Coffee Shop/Tea Room, Gift Shop,
Greeting Card Shop, Jeweler, Dental and Medical Office, Insurance Agency, Investment
Broker, Mortgage Loan and Title Company Business, Real Estate Office, Tax Return Offices,
Travel Agency, Accountant, Attorney, Advertising Office.
Lot and Area Requirements of the new zoning district to consider.
Minimum District Area 20,000 SF Minimum Lot Depth None
Minimum Frontage 50 ft. Minimum Front Building Line 25 ft.
Maximum Lot Coverage 40% Minimum Side Building Line 15 ft adj to res
Lot Area Minimum 6,000 SF Minimum Rear Building Line 25 ft adj to res
Minimum Lot Width 50 ft. _ Maximum Height of Structures 1.5/1ft
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INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL No. IR 99-075
Date May 24, 1999
Subject: Phase II — Landscaping and Sign Regulations and other Development
Related Issues
In March, City Council approved Phase I of the Landscaping and Sign regulations. These
regulations were geared primarily toward new construction as well as addressing some
"clean-up" type issues in both ordinances The City Council also agreed that to adequately
address the entire scope of enhancements to both landscaping and signage that it would be
more appropriate to approach these in a phased manner. At this point, staff would like
direction in two areas. One area is the time frame of implementing Phase II of both
ordinances. The second area is the implementation of the four remaining areas that were
identified to be reviewed, but have not been addressed by the Land Use Ad Hoc Committee
(LUAHC) or staff.
The areas yet to be addressed in Phase II of landscaping and signage are: restrictions on
portable and vehicle signs, phasing out of existing pole signs, streetscape, tree preservation,
tree planting, etc. IR 99-019 dated February 8, 1999 explains in more detail the
recommended plan of a phased approach.
The four topic areas remaining to be reviewed in the overall land use review are architectural
design and layout, subdivision ordinance, land use plan and thoroughfare plan. These four
areas will require extensive use of outside consultants. If Council does reconvene the
LUAHC, it will still require the use of outside professional assistance. (It should be noted that
there are some members of the LUAHC that have moved, therefore replacements will be
needed if this committee is to be reactivated). There are no remaining funds left in this fiscal
year for consultants to address these issues. However, the planning staff, as part of the
annual budget process, is recommending updating the Comprehensive Land Use Plan,
which would also address the thoroughfare plan. It could easily be expanded to cover the
other two areas; architectural design and subdivision standards. If the City Council were to
approve funds in next year's budget to address the LUAHC's recommendations this could
be accomplished during the 1999/2000 fiscal year. If Council desires to proceed immediately
then we could utilize funds from the council contingency fund.
Our current comprehensive plan was adopted in September 1997. Since then a Land Use
Assumptions map was adopted in September 1996. Also, a Mid-Cities Overlay Plan
addressed development, standards, and land use. A minor update of our Comprehensive
Plan is needed to incorporate some of the changes made when the Land Use Assumptions
map was completed in 1996. This update would take anywhere from 4 to 6 months in
addition to those actually amending the Comprehensive Plan to reflect the new changes.
Also, the Town Center development needs to be indicated on the Comprehensive Plan and
specific focus needs to be given to development along our major corridors, especially
Precinct Line, IH 820 and Grapevine Highway.
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IR 99-075
If Council approves the necessary funding then a professional planning firm would be
selected and will work closely with our staff. The city will have a fully staffed department that
can work with the consultant in areas to be identified such as, employment trends,
transportation schedules, demographic information, neighboring city plans, etc Then, the
final draft of the plan would follow typical public hearings before P & Z and City Council.
Regardless of the route chosen the employing of outside consultants is essential to
adequately and accurately address these four remaining development issues.
Respectfully submitted,
Steve Norwood'
Assistant City Manager
INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL No. IR 99-019
- Date. February 8, 1999
Subject Proposed Phasing of Sign & Landscaping Regulations
As outlined in IR 99-012, dated January 25, 1999, staff offered an approach for consideration
to move forward with review and recommendations on the Proposed Sign and Landscape
Ordinances. The process would categorize the recommendations in each area into two basic
phases. The first phase would focus on sections of the recommendations that seem to have
the most impact on land that has not previously been developed. The second phase would
focus on issues related to redevelopment and previously developed areas of the City. This
approach would allow staff to concentrate their efforts primarily on undeveloped property.
This seems to be the areas that the Ad Hoc Committee, the Boards and Commissions and
the City Council have indicated they have the greatest concern with.
Based on concurrence from Council, staff will proceed with review and recommendations
back to Council that would include more detailed explanations of each recommendation, any
relevant comments from the reviewing boards or commissions, a statement of the current
regulations in each area and a staff recommendation, where appropriate. We further would
appreciate Councils agreement, disagreement, etc. of the recommendations to be
considered in Phase I. We have attached a survey to this IR that we would request Council
complete and return by Pre-Council time Monday, February 8, 1999. Based on your
collective ratings, we can get an idea of relative importance of each item.
With all of this input from these bodies, our staff will evaluate the impact of the proposed
regulations on development, suggest changes where deemed necessary, and provide
recommendations for an upcoming worksession. The staff recommendation language may
vary from the Ad Hoc committee language due to modifications to merge the language into
an ordinance and as a result of the evaluation process to determine feasibility, practicality,
and impact.
The following phases are recommended. The numbers in each of these correspond to those
of the Land Use Ad Hoc Committee recommendations in their January 12, 1999 report.
SIGN RECOMMENDATIONS
PHASE ONE- New Construction in All Areas
1. Sign Structure and Design Blend with Buildings
2. Pole Signs Prohibited Outside Freeway Overlay
5. Sign Maintenance and Removal
6. Banner Sign Permitting and Restrictions
7. Consistency for Multi-sign Developments
9. Landscaping for Sign Base
10. Fewer and Lower Profile Signs per Lot
ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
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PHASE TWO- Remaining Recommendations for 2nd & 3r0 Quarter Review
3. Restrictions on Portable and Vehicle Signs
4. Phase-out of Non-Conforming Signs
8 Encourage Alternative Type Signs
11 Vigorous Enforcement of Sign Regulations
LANDSCAPE RECOMMENDATIONS
PHASE ONE- New Construction in All Areas
2. Parking Lot Landscaping Buffer and Design
3. Buffers — Between Zones and Adjacent to Roadways
4. Landscape Maintenance
7. Utility/ Service Area Screening
9. Irrigation Regulations
PHASE TWO- Remaining Recommendations for 2n° & 3rd Quarter Review
1. Streetscape Program
5. Revision of Approved Plant List
6. Chain Link and Wood Fence Restrictions & Requirements
8. Tree Preservation
10. Tree Planting Program
11. Citywide Green Space Planning
12. Landscape and Maintenance Enforcement
The placement of recommendations outlined above can certainly be rearranged to either
phase based on direction from the Council. By focusing on a limited number of "time critical"
recommendations, staff can provide more detail on each recommendation. The information
on recommendations that would impact mostly new construction in all areas could be
prepared and presented to Council within 30 days for detailed discussion and consideration
at a Council worksession. With Council consensus, a public hearing date and possible
implementation date could be established at that worksession.
Most problems we have been dealing with in the current Sign and Landscaping Ordinances
will be identified and corrected during Phase One. Any remaining issues will be addressed
in Phase Two. Some examples of corrections during Phase One should include
• Clarifying the requirement of landscaping requirements in "street yard", Zoning
Ordinance definition can create unreasonable burden on property
owner/developer.
• Clarify "maintenance" responsibility for existing landscaping;
• Include additional notification and abatement procedures for non-conforming
landscaping;
• Correct conflict on driveway visibility language related to signs;
• Clarify sign language regarding "...average surrounding ground area....";
• Additional language regarding damage to signs and abatement process for signs.
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As you are aware, we are recruiting for a Director of Planning and have Just received notice
that the City Planner is resigning to accept a Planning Director position in another state This
makes it very difficult to staff the Land Use Ad Hoc Committee. Staffing of at least one of
these positions is crucial to supplying sufficient staff support to the Committee. Therefore,
it is our plan to advise this committee of our need to delay further meetings with them until
we can get at least one of the two vacant positions filled.
We will be ready to review this phasing schedule with Council Monday, and again, will
appreciate your completion of the attached survey.
Respecttully submitted,
Larry J.j
Cunningham
City Manager
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INFORMAL REPORT TO MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL No. IR99-077
Date. Monday, May 24, 1999
Subject Legislative Update
Attached is the fifth issue of the NRH Legislative Update that includes a synopsis of
the bills being tracked that are of concern to the City of North Richland Hills There is
only one week left in the legislative session and as these issues are brought up for a
vote, many are being amended in the final hours. City staff has been gathering a
consensus from the Mayor and Council on recommending support or opposition.
Most of the bills listed in the NRH Legislative Update are updates of bills that the
Mayor and Council have already addressed, but there are a few bills that were not
included in previous updates
Department Directors have been tracking the items pertaining to their departments and
forwarding position statements to the Communications Department. When necessary,
letters of support or opposition have been sent to the proper legislators and several
directors have also been to Austin to testify during committee public hearings.
The Texas Municipal League has also been keeping us informed of any new
amendments and actions concerning bills on the floor.
There will be a follow up report on the final actions of the bills that will have an impact
on the City of North Richland Hills in the next NRH Legislative Update.
Respectfully submitted, f/
Donna Huerta
Communications Director
Attachment: NRH Legislative Update
ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS
: >; . Important State Issues
'- " The 76th Texas Legislative Session will end on Monday,May 31st With only one full week remain-
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mg, the City of North Richland Hills is keeping a close eye on the final activities of numerous bills.
May 24, 1999 The bills that did not make it out of committee are considered dead, however, many of these issues
will be tagged onto other legislation as last minute amendments The Texas Municipal League is
closely monitonng these actions and has been made aware of the issues of concern for the City of
North Richland Hills. Staff seeks your input on the remaining
Issues and will make every attempt to keep you informed of
legislative action dunng this week and will notify you of any
A l correspondence with legislators. Please refer to the list of
W "Dates to Remember'on page 3 of this newsletter
IIFollowing is a list of issues being tracked by the City and
CIZI their status as of Thursday, May 20
(The status of the/alloa log bills will be checLed on Monday
morning and reported to the Mayor and Council at the Pre- . .. ,
Council Meeting)
Legislation Affecting NRH
Pending Legislation — Dept. Position in committee calendars on floor
HB 2673-Pear Omcerinlning-Change from 40 PoLICE Support In Senate Passed In
his dtniningmry 2d months m20 nn every 46 mos Committal-4i House
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expire lDrears anmadoption unless readopted prlorm CityAttomey Oppose Committed
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a Counties to regulate dangerous wild animals Letter sent Committee. / House
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I mm Ride-Allows law enforcement omdab to sou! Letter Sent Calmtler! House /
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llHB317- Amusement Port Ride Responsibilities Parks&Ree' Support Dead ln
K ' defines responslbilles antlers and operators Lefler Sent Cmmitt
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reruns"1987 statute that could prohibit the city from drawn from / Governor
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NB 1891 LGiddiny7-SenRSUan Ordinasrxa-(stab WblloWOds Oppose
Ilslnedddercompliance requirements on persons
*dating Cdy sanitation ordinances
Important Issues (con't)
Pending Leglslahon Dept PO3111on in committee in calendars on floor
H132648-Water Dismcts-Prohibits water district from including of Public Works Support Dead In Committee
adding any portion ola city withinthe thstnct without crysconsent I
HB 2884-Public Weds Contracts-Allows rites more flexibility to award Public Works Support Dead in Committee
contracts based on contactors performanceas Op osedto low std V/
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X82045-Impact Fees-Provretlmenuation gandlmpact fee'gm Public Works Oppose I In Senate Calendars Passed in House
ass for water and wastewater mistime consuming all lnaeasethe win tether sea i /
sultant for initial studies and fallow up studies Fax Sent 5/18/99 V V
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SB 741-Gas Utilities Surcharge-Allows Gas Company to Imposesun Public Works Oppose Dead in Committee
charge onduesto recover costs associated with therelowtlM Of gas utility /I
fatal-nester construction or Improvement of highways,roads,streets or V
other pubic woo I
SB 5-Combines the R&D tax credit,the investment tax credit and a lab Etc Dev Support SB in House SB passed in
creation tax credit Into one Nil to keep Texasmmpetibve with other Yates Committee / Senate
am to strengthen the state's anent*enflame and Investment climate V V
SO 15418 HR3659-Relates to the sales and use tax on gasoline, Em Dev I Support H8 Dead in Commlticee SB in House Calendars SB Passed the Serrate
diesel fuel,and liquefied gas.providing penalties Letter Sent V/
SB 598&HB9-Limits liability dealing with the 72K"problem for Administration Support l HB Dead in Comm SB passed In
government entities I / Senate&House, /
Sent to GovemorV
I
HB 3119-Cuts funding for the North Central Texas Council of I Env Sery Oppose Dead In Committee
Governments(NCTCOGI for Solid Waste Grants.of which have i Letter Sent
benefited the City of North Richland Has by approximately / I
$152,000 In grants for programs such as composting,recycling V
promotions and school programs
NB 161.4-Relatin to the provision of local exchange tele- Administration g prov ge Oppose Dead in Committee
phone service in a municipality and the management by the
municipality of public rlghtsohway used by providers of that
service
HE 1414&SB 1010-broadens the items that can be taken Public Works Oppose l Dead in Committee _,
into account in the Property Code when establishing the value Letter Settle V/
of property taken in condemnation and the property remaining
HR 771-establishes a statewide citizen review board under the aus- nonce Oppose 1 Dead in Committee
pines ofTCLEOSE that will accept,investigate and conduct hearings on I Lena Sent / I
citizen complaints of misconduct. V I
I I I
SR 441-relating to exemptions from the sales tax for certain clothing and Administration Oppose h SB in House I SB Passed the Senate
medical items LetterSent Committee V/
Fax Sent 5/18/99
HB 209-exempting certain school supplies imm sales tax t Administration oppose In Senate lI Passed the Homes
Letter Sent Committee / I
Fax Sent 5/18/99
HO 2371-exempting diapersfromthesalestax Administration Oppose In Senate Passed the House
Letter Sent Committee `
Fax Sent 5/18/99 Y v
Hs2250-relatingto sales tax exemptons Would exempthdn the sales Administration Support Wentto a rote On
tax to allow a city to opt out:lithe nine-day exemption paled LetterSent 5/16/99
Fax Sent 5/18/99 No reportye0
Important Issues (con't)
Pending Legislation Dept. Position in committee in calendars on floor
HB 2935-Property Rights-Would subject ripe to to Pdvate Real Prop- Public Worts Oppose Dead in Committee
e Rights Act of 1995,the so-called talon statute
eery rya ly � 6MW ✓I
5B 1264-Would limlid utotl to mllectreula fees from owners I PubleWarks Oppose Dead in Committee
and operators of gas and oil pipelines located In city streets,alleys and
nghts-lway by limiting the fee lot°Miies'actual cost Of regulation
SB 1634-Impact Fees would fit allow sdiool district to Impose an im- Public Works Oppose Dead in Committee I
Pact fee on new growth and deveiopmeld, 2)provide that a Or may not
approve a plat unless the applications provides proof that anysMaol Ira-
pac fee has been paid ne that none Is payable and(3)allow cities and •v,
school districts to jointly collect and administer their Impadlee programs
•
HB 3241-Would prohibit a city from using publicfunds toconsWt or Parks&Rec Oppose Dead In Committee
operate tennis courts,plajingnelds,Funning trade or other'health and i
fitness thus'unless the city has a bang,examines the ailed on
private fadiltl es.rotes by three-hMs or greater malorlty to proceed nth the
project and submits the project to the voters for approval
HB 2108-This would provide$2 million lot the Community outdoor I Parks&Rim Support! Passed Hwu6
Outreach Program(COOP)and$2 million troche development el lndm I Senate with
recreation radiates Also,there is a contingency dderm the House side In amendments
the amount of$8 million In support of this bill for local pants Sant to Governor
on 5/17/99 v
HB 2330-Relating to the governance of appraisal districts by the Finance Oppose Dead In Committee
elected county to assessor-Collector and to related changes to I
the administration of appraisal distrait,and appraisal remew
boards I
76th TEXAS LEGISLATIVE SESSION
Dates to Remember
Friday,May 21, 1999
Last day for house to finally pass local bills
Tuesday,May 25,1999
Last day for house to consider senate bills and joint resolutions on 2nd reading(if they appear on the
Daily or Supplemental Calendar)
Wednesday,May 26,1999
Last day for house to finally pass senate bills and joint resolutions; Last day for senate to finally pass
all bills and joint resolutions
Friday,May 28, 1999
Last day for house to consider senate amendments to house measures
Sunday,May 30,1999
Last day for house to adopt conference committee reports;Last day for senate to consider house
amendments to senate measures or adopt conference committee reports
Monday,May 31,1999
Last day of 76th Regular Session
Sunday,June 20,1999
Last day governor can sign or veto bills passed during the 76th Regular Session
Monday,August 30,1999
Date that bills without specific effective dates(that could not become effective immediately)
MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS,
TEXAS, HELD IN THE CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST
LOOP 820 — MAY 6, 1999 - 6:00 P.M.
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order May 6, 1999 at 6.03 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present. Charles Scoma Mayor
Don Phifer Mayor Pro Tern
Lyle E Welch Councilman
Russell Mitchell Councilman
Frank Metts, Jr. Councilman
Staff.
Larry Cunningham City Manager
Patricia Hutson City Secretary
Alicia Richardson Assistant City Secretary
Rex McEntire Attorney
Absent JoAnn Johnson Councilwoman
Matt Milano Councilman
Cheryl Cowen Lyman Councilwoman
2.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Mayor Scoma.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Scoma read a plaque to be presented to Councilwoman Lyman in recognition
and appreciation of her service to the City of North Richland Hills as Council Member
Place 7
City Council Minutes
May 6,1999
Page 2
5.
GN 99-41 CANVASSING MAY 1, 1999 MUNICIPAL ELECTION —
RESOLUTION NO. 99-35
APPROVED
Mayor Scoma presented the canvass of the May 1, 1999 Municipal Election Mr
McEntire, Attorney, read the resolution canvassing the election.
RESOLUTION NO. 99-35
WHEREAS a general city election was duly held in the City of North Richland
Hills, Texas on May 1,1999 to elect Council Places 1, 3, 5, and 7, and
WHEREAS, a canvass of the votes cast at such election by the Mayor and City Council
showed the following results
Candidate Office Votes
Lee Pitts Place 1 888
Lyle E. Welch 910
Frank Metts, Jr Place 3 1032
Peggy Weatherred 730
Don D. Phifer Place 5 930
Joe Tolbert 867
Michael Potts Place 7 107
Cheryl Cowen Lyman 761
Oscar Trevino 964
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, that.
1
The above canvass be and is hereby, in all things approved
2.
The City Council finds that the following candidates should be declared to have
been elected to the office indicated, and it so ORDERED.
City Council Minutes
May 6,1999
Page 3
Council, Place 1 Lyle E Welch
Council, Place 3 Frank Metts, Jr
Council, Place 5 Don D. Phifer
Council, Place 7 Oscar Trevino
3.
The above officials have been elected to serve until May, 2001 and until their
successors are duly elected and qualified
Councilman Mitchell moved, seconded by Councilman Metts, to approve Resolution No
99-35.
Motion carried 4-0.
6.
GN 99-42 OATH OF OFFICE
Mr. Rick Garces administered the oath of office to Oscar Trevino.
Councilman Milano present at 6.10 p.m.
City Attorney McEntire administered the oath of office to Lyle E Welch, Don D. Phifer,
and Frank Metts, Jr
Mayor Scoma adjourned the meeting at 6:12 p.m.
Charles Scoma - Mayor
ATTEST
Patricia Hutson - City Secretary
MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL MEETING OF THE
CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD IN
THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL, 7301
NORTHEAST LOOP 820 — MAY 10, 1999—6:20 P.M.
Present Charles Scoma Mayor
Lyle E. Welch Councilman
Russell Mitchell Councilman
Frank Metts, Jr Councilman
JoAnn Johnson Councilwoman
Don Phifer Councilman
Matt Milano Councilman
T Oscar Trevino, Jr Councilman
Larry Cunningham City Manager
Randy Shiflet Deputy City Manager
Steve Norwood Assistant City Manager
Patricia Hutson City Secretary
Alicia Richardson Assistant City Secretary
Rex McEntire Attorney
Greg Dickens Public Works Director
Tom Shockley Police Chief
Larry Koonce Finance Director
Marty Wieder Economic Development Director
Marcy Ratcliff Planning & Inspection Director
Jim Browne Park & Recreation Director
Mike Curtis Assistant Public Works Director
Chris Swartz Aquatic Manager
ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT
CALL TO ORDER Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order at
6:20 p.m.
' DISCUSS ITEMS Agenda Item No. 8 — PZ 99-06 - Because this item NAN
FROM REGULAR does not conform with the Land Use Plan,
MAY 10, 1999 Councilman Welch questioned whether this item
AGENDA could be postponed until further study was done.
The City Manager advised that Staff would be
discussing this with Council on Item No. 2 of the Pre-
Council Agenda. Council was advised that if they
chose to review the entire Strummer area and the
Comprehensive Land Use Plan, they could either
deny or postpone Item No 8 until after the
Comprehensive Land Use Plan and criteria could be
Pre Council Minutes
May 10, 1999
Page 2
ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT
DISCUSS ITEMS developed. Councilman Welch was concerned that
FROM REGULAR the applicant would have additional filing fees. Staff
MAY 10, 1999 advised that if the item was postponed the applicant
AGENDA would not have any additional filing fees. If Council
(Continued) should desire to deny the request, they could include
in their motion that it will not cost the applicant
additional money to refile the zone change request.
IR 99-066 The Council was advised of the request for a zone MARCY/STEVE N.
DISCUSS change at 4909 Strummer Drive from residential to
COMPREHENSIVE local retail. Ms Ratcliff explained the options
LAND USE PLAN available if Council was not comfortable with
IN CONJUNCTION approving a zone change request that was not in
WITH ALLAN compliance with the Comprehensive Plan. Staff
NEWLAND'S ZONE reviewed and discussed with Council the steps that
CHANGE would need to be followed if Council desired to
REQUEST PZ 99- amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan prior to
06 ALONG THE considering the zoning request and the time frame
WEST SIDE OF involved. The Mayor advised that the Council would
STRUMMER DRIVE give Staff direction as to their desire during the
official action at the Regular Council meeting. Mr.
McEntire advised the Council that if they did not
want to impose additional cost to the applicant, they
should postpone rather than deny.
IR 99-067 REPORT Mr Cunningham advised that Mr Sumek had LARRY C./PATRICIA
ON GOALS recommended a two-day goals work session
MEETING FOR consisting of an afternoon, evening and morning
JUNE session. The Council discussed possible days for
the goals meeting. The consensus of the Council
was to hold the Goals Meeting with Mr. Sumek as
the facilitator on June 7 (all day) and Tuesday, June
8 (morning). The tentative start time for June 7 was
set at 8:00 a m (Note The dates for the meeting
were subsequently changed to June 29 and 30.)
IR 99- 065 Mr. Norwood updated the Council on the following
LEGISLATIVE legislative issues
UPDATE 1) Sales tax exemption bills — if approved, cities are
supporting that it be a local option;
2) HB 1642 — Grandfathering TIFs;
3) SB 1547 & HB 3659 — regarding sales and use
tax on gasoline — has been watered down, but is
expected to pass;
Pre Council Minutes
May 10, 1999
Page 3
ITEM DISCUSSION ASSIGNMENT
LEGISLATIVE 4) HB 3241 — prohibiting cities from spending funds
UPDATE to construct any facility that is fitness related — out of
(Continued) committee - North Richland Hills is working in
opposition;
5) HB 2108 — providing for $2 million for the
Community Outdoor Outreach - approved by House
and going to full Senate this week
Mayor Scoma updated the Council on the Internet STEVE N.
Sales Tax issue on the federal level
ADJOURNMENT Mayor Scoma adjourned the meeting at 6:46 p.m.
it
Charles Scoma— Mayor
ATTEST:
Patricia Hutson — City Secretary
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS, HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT
CITY HALL, 7301 NORTHEAST LOOP 820 — MAY 10,1999— 7:00PM
1.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Scoma called the meeting to order May 10, 1999 at 7:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Charles Scoma Mayor
JoAnn Johnson Mayor Pro Tern
Lyle E. Welch Councilman
Russell Mitchell Councilman
Frank Metts, Jr. Councilman
Don Phifer Councilwoman
Matt Milano Councilman
T. Oscar Trevino, Jr. Councilman
Staff:
Larry Cunningham City Manager
Randy Shiflet Deputy City Manager
Steve Norwood Assistant City Manager
Patricia Hutson City Secretary
Alicia Richardson Assistant City Secretary
Greg Dickens City Engineer
Rex McEntire Attorney
2.
INVOCATION
Mr. Larry Cunningham, City Manager, gave the invocation.
3.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Boy Scout Troop 434 presented the flag colors and led the pledge of allegiance.
City Council Minutes
May 10, 1999
Page 2
4.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
A. VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR— SHARON DEAVERS
Mayor Scoma recognized Ms. Sharon Deavers, North Richland Hills Volunteer of
the Year, and presented her with a plaque.
B. PROCLAMATION — NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS
Mayor Scoma presented a proclamation to Larry Jones, Jimmy Cates and David
Symth of Public Works.
5.
REMOVAL OF ITEM(S) FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA
None
6.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
APPROVED
A.) MINUTES OF THE PRE-COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 26, 1999
B.) MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 26, 1999
C.) AWARD OF BID FOR NRH2O INSURANCE (GENERAL LIABILITY
INSURANCE — POLICY TERM: 05.24.99-05.24.00)
D.) AWARD OF BID FOR CONSTRUCTION OF LINDA SPURLOCK PARK
RESTROOM TO KECK AND COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $68,532
E.) APPROVAL OF PURCHASE FOR NEW AFIS EQUIPMENT AND
ENTER INTO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENTS WITH NORTHEAST
AGENCIES — RESOLUTION NO'S. 99-29, 99-30, 99-31, 99.32, 99-33
F.) AWARD BID FOR AMBULANCE TO FRAZIER, INC. IN THE AMOUNT
OF $132,600
Councilman Metts moved, seconded by Councilman Welch, to approve the
consent agenda.
Motion carried 7-0.
City Council Minutes
May 10, 1999
Page 3
7.
GN 99-43 - ELECTION OF MAYOR PRO TEM
APPROVED
Mayor Scoma opened the floor for Mayor Pro Tern nominations. Councilman
Metts moved that Councilwoman Johnson be nominated for Mayor Pro Tern.
Councilman Mitchell nominated Councilman Welch. Councilman Phifer
seconded nominations.
Mayor Scoma asked for those in favor of Councilwoman Johnson as Mayor Pro
Tern.
Councilmen Metts, Phifer, Milano and Councilwoman Johnson voting for, and
Councilmen Welch, Mitchell and Trevino voting against.
Mayor Scoma asked for those in favor of Councilman Welch as Mayor Pro Tern.
Councilmen Welch, Mitchell and Trevino voting for, and Councilmen Metts,
Phifer, Milano and Councilwoman Johnson voting against.
Mayor Scoma congratulated Mayor Pro Tem Johnson.
8.
PZ 99-06 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF ALAN
NEWLAND FOR A ZONING CHANGE AND SITE PLAN APPROVAL ON LOT
5, BLOCK D, RICHLAND OAKS ADDITION FROM RI-RESIDENTIAL TO LR-
LOCAL RETAIL. (LOCATED AT 4909 STRUMMER DRIVE)
ORDINANCE NO. 2387
POSTPONED
Ms. Marcy Ratcliff, Director of Planning, gave staff summarization of PZ 99-06,
Ordinance No. 2387 and LRC 99-02. Ms. Ratcliff also stated that the applicant
submitted a site plan review, which was tabled by the Planning and Zoning
Commission at their last meeting. The Planning and Zoning Commission
instructed the applicant to make several revisions and it will be before the
Commission on May 13, 1999.
Mayor Scoma opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak
in favor of PZ 99-06 to come forward.
Ms. Marcy Ratcliff read into record a letter written by Mr and Mrs. Russell Martz,
4909 Strummer Drive (Attachment A).
Mr. Alan Newland, applicant, was available to answer questions from Council.
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May 10. 1999
Page 4
Mr Steve Smith, Architectural Structures, 5750 Rufe Snow Drive, spoke in favor
of request. Mr. Smith read a letter in favor of request written by Mr. T.L. Riley,
resident of Strummer Drive.
Mr. Doug Gilliland, 4901 Strummer, Lot 4, spoke in favor of request.
Mayor Scoma asked for anyone wishing to speak in opposition to come forward.
The following citizens spoke in opposition of PZ 99-06, Ordinance No. 2387.
Mr. Doug Randolph, 5017 Strummer Drive.
Mr. Harvey Greenwald, 5016 Strummer Drive.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Scoma closed the public
hearing
Councilwoman Johnson moved, that Council postpone the request and instruct
Staff to initiate a public hearing to amend the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and
institute a City initiated zone change request for a specified area, and instruct
Staff to include the citizens from the street located behind Strummer.
Councilman Trevino seconded the motion.
Motion carried 7-0
9.
LRC 99-02 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF ALAN
NEWLAND FOR A VARIANCE TO THE LANDSCAPING ORDINANCE NO.
2375, ON LOT 5, BLOCK D, RICHLAND OAKS ADDITION. (LOCATED AT
4909 STRUMMER DRIVE)
NO ACTION TAKEN
Mayor Scoma said that there was no action needed for LRC 99-02 since Council
postponed PZ 99-06, Ordinance No. 2387.
Mayor Scoma stated that this is a public hearing, and opened the floor for
anyone wishing to speak on item LRC 99-02.
Mr. Doug Gilliland asked for clarification from Council on the length of time before
the request is returned to Council.
Mr. Cunningham stated that the earliest the request could be returned to Council
would be July 12, 1999.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Scoma closed the public
hearing.
City Council Minutes
May 10, 1999
Page 5
10.
PZ 99-07 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF TERRY
BROWNING FOR A SPECIAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A CONTRACTOR'S
OFFICE WITH SHOP ON LOT 5, BLOCK 2, J. M. ESTES ADDITION.
(LOCATED AT 3716 RUFE SNOW DRIVE) - ORDINANCE NO. 2388
APPROVED
Ms. Marcy Ratcliff gave staff summarization and recommendations.
Mayor Scoma advised that he had a letter of protest from Mr. Phillip Abbott.
Mr. Terry Browning, applicant was available to answer questions from Council
Mayor Scoma opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak
on item PZ 99-07 to come forward.
There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor Scoma closed the public hearing.
Councilman Mitchell moved, to approve PZ 99-07, Ordinance 2388 as
recommended by the Planning and Zoning Commission with Staffs condition that
prior to any future expansion a fire hydrant be added and water meters located
on the 2-inch water line at the rear be moved at the owners or developers
expense, and to include that the south side of the outside storage area be
screened by 6-foot wooden stockade fence. Motion seconded by Councilman
Melts.
Motion carried 7-0.
11.
PZ 99-09 - REQUEST OF FRED D. WILLIAMS FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL
FOR COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT WITHIN 200' OF RESIDENTIALLY
ZONED PROPERTY ON LOT 4, BLOCK 1, NOB HILL NORTH ADDITION.
(LOCATED AT 9280 HUNTINGTON SQUARE)
APPROVED
Ms. Marcy Ratcliff gave staff recommendations and recap of Planning and
Zoning action for PZ 99-09 and LRC 99-03.
Mr. Fred Williams, applicant, was available to answer questions from Council.
Councilman Metts moved, seconded by Councilman Phifer to approve PZ 99-09
in accordance with Staff and Planning and Zoning recommendations.
Motion carried 7-0
City Counol Minutes
May 10, 1999
Page 6
12.
LRC 99-03 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF FRED
WILLIAMS FOR A VARIANCE TO THE LANDSCAPING ORDINANCE, NO.
2375, ON LOT 4, BLOCK 1, NOB HILL NORTH ADDITION. (LOCATED AT
9280 HUNTINGTON SQUARE)
APPROVED
Ms. Marcy Ratcliff summarized the variance requests of applicant.
Mayor Scoma opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak
on variance to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor
Scoma closed the public hearing.
Councilman Phifer moved, to approve the landscape plan as submitted due to
the irregular shaped lot, attempts to save existing 5-inch to 12-inch caliper post
oak trees and the existing paved fire lane, access and utility easement and
stockade fence. Councilman Welch seconded the motion.
Motion carried 7-0.
13.
PZ 99-10 - REQUEST OF STEVE STALLARD FOR SITE PLAN APPROVAL
FOR COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT WITHIN 200' OF RESIDENTIALLY
ZONED PROPERTY ON LOT 6, BLOCK 1, NOB HILL NORTH ADDITION.
(LOCATED AT 9289 HUNTINGTON SQUARE)
APPROVED
Ms. Marcy Ratcliff gave staff summarization for PZ 99-10 and LRC 99-04.
Mr. Steve Stallard, applicant, was available for questions from Council.
Mayor Pro Tem Johnson moved, to approve PZ 99-10 as recommended by
Planning and Zoning Commission with Staffs recommended conditions that
approval be contingent upon City Council approving the landscaping variances
and the developer or property owner providing a 4 foot sidewalk on Amundson
road next to the property line. The motion seconded by Councilman Milano.
Motion carried 7-0.
City Council Minutes
May 10, 1999
Page 7
14.
LRC 99-04 - PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF STEVE
STALLARD FOR A VARIANCE TO THE LANDSCAPING ORDINANCE, NO.
2375, ON LOT 6, BLOCK 1, NOB HILL NORTH ADDITION. (LOCATED AT
9289 HUNTINGTON SQUARE)
APPROVED
This item was discussed simultaneously with PZ 99-10.
Mayor Scoma opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak
on LRC 99-04 to come forward. There being no one wishing to speak, Mayor
Scoma closed the public hearing.
Councilman Trevino moved to approve LRC 99-04 as submitted with the efforts
to save 25 post oak trees and to match the existing developments on Huntington
Square. Councilman Mitchell seconded the motion
Motion carried 7-0.
15.
PS 98-43 - REQUEST OF BILL FENIMORE FOR A FINAL PLAT OF BLOCKS
5, 6, 7 & 8, WOODLAND OAKS ADDITION. (LOCATED AT CRANE ROAD &
AMUNDSON DRIVE)
APPROVED
Ms. Marcy Ratcliff gave staff summarization and Planning and Zoning
recommendations for PS 98-43.
Mr. Bill Fenimore, applicant, was available to answer questions from Council.
Council discussed the detention pond.
Councilman Metts moved, to approve PS 98-43, subject to engineers comments
as recommended by Planning and Zoning to waive the variance to the perimeter
street paving on Amundson Road and as recommended by Staff that the
homeowner association be formed to own and maintain the detention pond and
that the deed restrictions setting up the homeowners association be approved by
the Director of Public Works prior to filing with Tarrant County. The motion was
seconded by Councilman Welch to approve PS 98-43
Motion carried 4-3, with Councilmen Welch, Metts, Phifer and Milano voting for,
and Councilmen Mitchell, Trevino and Mayor Pro Tem Johnson voting against.
City Council Minutes
May 10, 1999
Page 8
16.
PS 99-10 - REQUEST OF MICHAEL CLARK FOR AN AMENDED PLAT OF
LOTS 1R, 2R AND 3 — 7, BLOCK 4, BRENTWOOD ESTATES ADDITION.
(LOCATED IN THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF DAVIS BLVD & NORTH
TARRANT PARKWAY)
APPROVED
Ms. Marcy Ratcliff summarized item PS 99-10 and recapped Planning and
Zoning recommendations.
Mr. John Rourk, developer, Regency Realty, 8140 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas,
Texas, was available to answer questions from Council.
Mayor Pro Tern Johnson moved, seconded by Councilman Phifer to approve PS
99-10
Motion carried 7-0.
17.
LRC 99-01 • PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER THE REQUEST OF MICHAEL
ZERBACH TO APPROVE A NONCONFORMING LANDSCAPE PLAN FOR
THE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE EXISTING RICHLAND PLAZA ON TRACTS A
& A3, OF THE RICHLAND PLAZA ADDITION. (LOCATED AT 6300
GRAPEVINE HIGHWAY
APPROVED
Ms. Marcy Ratcliff gave staff recommendations for LRC 99-01.
Mr. Tony Calloway, applicant, was available to answer questions from Council.
Mr. Calloway presented a colored rendering of proposed landscaping for
Council's review.
Mayor Scoma opened the public hearing and asked for anyone wishing to speak
on LRC 99-01 to come forward.
Mr. Billy Cypert, 6304 Eden Burrow, spoke in favor of LRC 99-01.
There being no one else wishing to speak, Mayor Scoma closed the public
hearing
Councilman Trevino moved, seconded by Councilman Welch to approve LRC
99-01.
Motion carried 7-0.
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May 10, 1999
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18.
(A) CITIZENS PRESENTATION
None
(B) INFORMATION AND REPORTS
Mayor Scoma advised all North Richland Hills businesses that Economic
Development is sponsoring a Business Appreciation Luncheon, May 12, 1999,
11:30 a.m., Recreation Center.
Blue Line Ice Complex press release at City Hall, May 12. 1999, 9:00 a.m.
Free tennis lessons being offered at the Tennis Center.
Mayor Scoma commended Animal Control Shelter for offering their services in
Oklahoma to assist in retrieval and identification of animals. 17.
19.
ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Scoma adjourned the meeting at 9:41 p.m.
Charles Scoma — Mayor
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Patricia Hutson — City Secretary
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Department Finance / Parks & Recreation Council Meeting Date: 5/24/99
subject. Extend Annual Contract for Aquatic Chemical Supplies to Agenda Number: PU 99-26
Advance Chemical Distribution— Resolution No. 99-36
At the June 8, 1998 meeting, Council awarded the annual contract to supply aquatic
chemicals to Advance Chemical Distribution (PU 98-44). The company has offered to
extend this agreement for an additional year at the 1998 bid prices.
Advance Chemical has provided reliable service and technical support during the last
contract year. They have met all the daily requirements and delivery schedules of the
Water Park.
Recommendation: To authorize the extension of the aquatic chemical supply contract with
Advance Chemical Distribution and approve Resolution No 99-36 authorizing the City
Manager to execute the contract.
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I Department Meeting Date
Subject Approve Application for Municipal Consent from Agenda Number GN 99-48
Southwestern Bell Telephone for Right of Way Usage
As a result of changes in both State and Federal Law that allow for competition in
the local telephone service market, the City had to change the method in which it
recovers costs from telecommunications providers for use of the public Rights of
Way. On March 15, 1999, the City Council approved Ordinance No. 2376, which
outlines the changes from a previous collection method utilized based on an
exclusive franchise with Southwestern Bell Telephone
The new ordinance establishes that a telecommunications provider desiring to
provide local telephone service in the City must make application and be
approved by the City in order to use the public Rights of Way The Right of Way
usage agreements are based on a "per-line' access charge so that the City will
remain "revenue neutral" by collecting basically the same amount of money from
multiple providers as it previously collected from Southwestern Bell (SWB).
The current franchise agreement with SWB is set to expire in January, 2000.
SWB has filed an 'Application for Municipal Consent° and is requesting to
convert to the "per-lines charge effective June 1, 1999. In order to handle future
anticipated requests from other providers, the City needs to convert our sole
provider, SWB, prior to approval of any other companies. The Ordinance
provides for agreements not to exceed five years and SWB is requesting a four
year agreement
This method will permit SWB to reduce payments in direct proportion to any
reduction in number of lines they service. Any new providers, after receiving
approval from the City, will pay the City for new customers they provide service
to. As the number of telecommunications lines increase in the City, regardless of
which provider, the per-line fee will be collected and remitted to the City As of
April, 1999, the revenues are Just over $500,000.00 annually.
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As was approved in Ordinance No 2376. the rates are established at $0 87 for a
residential line and $241 for a non-residential line We have verified with
information provided from SWB that these rates will allow the City to remain
"revenue neutral". While the ordinance allows the City Council to review each
application, Federal and State regulations prohibit the City from doing anything
that would constitute a "barrier to entry" by a telecommunications provider. As
such, unless information is obtained from the telecommunications providers
application that would give the City a legal reason for denying the application, the
City Council is required to approve the application
SWB filed their application and application fee with the City in April. Staff and the
City Attorney have reviewed the application and believe that they have met the
terms and conditions outlined in Ord. No. 2376
Recommendation:
To approve the Application for Municipal Consent for use of the Public Right of
Way by Southwestern Bell Telephone Company.
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Department. Parks and Recreation Council Meeting Date: 5/24/99
Subject. Approval of the Amendment to the Youth Advisory Committee Agenda Number: GN 99-43
By-Laws and Approval of Recommendations for New Committee Members
Amendment to B -ly aws:
The Youth Advisory Committee requests an amendment to the Youth Advisory Committee By-
Laws relating to Representation. The amendment will provide representation of Birdville High
School while eventually phasing out Haltom High School. North Richland Hills students will be
transferred out of Haltom High School within two years.
Section I: Representation
The current by-laws read:
Two (2) representatives from each of five High Schools: (Richland, Nolan, Haltom,
Shannon, Fort Worth Christian).
Recommended Amendment would read:
Beginning June 1999: Two (2) representatives from each of four high schools:
(Richland, Nolan, Fort Worth Christian, Shannon). One (1) representative from each of
the two high schools (Birdville and Haltom)
Beginning June 2000: Two (2) representatives from each of five high schools:
(Richland, Nolan, Fort Worth Christian, Shannon and Birdville).
The other 6 members will be chosen to serve one-year terms.
Appointments to Youth Advisory Committee
The Youth Advisory Committee reviewed applications for new committee members and
recommends the following new applicants:
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One Year Appointments Two Year Appointments
Bethany Dobson Richland High Kim Christopher Richland High
Matthew Joyce Richland High Christie Lambert Richland High
Kerry McGraw Nolan High Aaron Nordell Birdville High
Riley Nail Richland High
Elizabeth Roll Nolan High
Ed Santiago Nolan High
Tiffany Tolson Richland High
No applications were received from Shannon, Fort Worth Christian or Haltom High School.
Returning Youth Advisory Committee members include:
One Year Remaining Two Year Re-annnintments
Megan Fisher Richland High Tony Ortega Nolan High
Blair Stewart Richland High Vanessa Trevino Richland High
Ashley Wood Richland High
Billy Stowolski Nolan High
Report to Council
In accordance with the Youth Advisory Committee's By-Laws, Section VI, the committee shall
submit a written report to the Council by May 31 of each year. The report is attached for
Council's information. Tina Harvey, the City's Youth Outreach Coordinator, and Lindy
Williams, Chairperson of the Youth Advisory Committee will be in attendance to present the
report to Council.
Recommendation:
To approve the amendment to the Youth Advisory Committee's By-Laws and the committee's
recommendations for new committee members.
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BYLAWS OF THE NORTH RICHLAND HILLS YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE
SECTION I. North Richland Hills Youth Advisory Commission will consist of
sixteen (16) men and women ranging from ninth through twelfth grade levels to advise
the Council on such issues as either deems appropriate.
Representation
In an effort to increase the likelihood of a diverse Committee, it is decided that
representation will consist of the following;
♦ Two (2) representatives from each of five high schools: (Richland, Nolan, Haltom,
Shannon, Fort Worth Christian)
These representatives will be appointed for alternating two-year terms, so that
one seat from each high school will be up for re-appointment every year. This
will guarantee five (5) returning members for each Committee.
For the initial term, one seat from each high school will be appointed for a one-
year term, with the other being a two-year term.
• The other 6 members will be chosen to serve one-year terms.
In the event that an acceptable candidate can not be found from one of the high
schools, the position will be filled from the at-large candidates for a two-year term.
Selection
Beginning March 1 of each year, Committee members will begin distributing,
advertising, and then collecting applications for membership for the next term.
Application deadline will be the first business day after March 30.
From the applications, the Committee, working with City Staff, will select enough
applicants to fill all vacancies. By April 20, the Committee will send to the City
Council the names and applications of the recommended appointees. If any of the
recommended appointees are not approved by the City Council, the Committee
will send Council alternate applicants.
SECTION II. The Committee adopts Robert's Rules of Order to govern meeting
procedures.
SECTION III. The Youth Advisory Committee shall elect a Chairperson, Vice-
Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer and Social Chairperson. If the Chairperson steps
down at any time, the Vice-Chairperson will automatically take the position of the
Chairperson. Then the Committee should vote on a new Vice-Chairperson for the
Committee. The member can be re-elected to any of these offices as along as he/she
remains on the Committee the following year.
SECTION IV. The purpose of the Youth Advisory Committee is to serve as a
liaison between the City Council and the youth of North Richland Hills on issues
involving the youth so as to encourage the positive growth and development of youth
involving them in social, cultural, recreational, and other drug and alcohol free activities
that the City provides. The Youth Committee will give advise and assistance on matters
concerning the needs of youth today to the City Council or City Manager, and promote
all positive issues to the youth of the community.
SECTION V. The Youth Committee shall hold public meetings at least once a
month at a location and time to be agreed upon by the members. All meetings of the
Youth Committee shall be in relationship with the Texas Open Meetings Law, which
states that every regular, special, or called meeting of a governmental body will be open
to the public. All meetings will be posted for public notice. All meetings of the
Committee must have a majority of the Commission members present to have an
official meeting placed in the minutes.
SECTION VI. By January 31 of each year the Committee shall present a written
report to the City Council on the status of its activities to date. By May 31 of each year
the Committee shall present a written report to the City Council on the status of its
activities for the entire year and an annual plan for the following year.
SECTION VII. Subject to the approval of the City Manager, Committee will use
the facilities and personnel of the City to assist in the carrying out its activities.
SECTION VIII. An Executive Committee, consisting of the five officers, will meet
at least once per month.
SECTION IX. The Committee is authorized to amend its bylaws, rules and
procedures for the conduct of its authorized activities, subject to the approval of the City
Council.
North Richland Hills Youth Advisory Committee
Annual Report
May 24, 1999
Once again, the Youth Advisory Committee has had a successful year. With
James Saint leaving, the committee has had the pleasure of working with Tina
Harvey. Tina Harvey, employed by the Parks and Recreation Department, has
formed a plan for the committee, which puts them under the supervision of the
Parks and Recreation Department of the City This plan includes using the Youth
Advisory Committee to see how the Parks and Recreation Department can serve
the youth of our community better.
The Youth Advisory Committee has recognized Birdville High School as a
member school of the committee and is excited to appoint new members from
this school when the time is appropriate. As of now, the committee has decided
to recommend changes to the by-laws to include one representative from
Birdville High and decrease Haltom High to one representative When Haltom no
longer includes North Richland Hills citizens, then Birdville High would have two
representatives The rest of the committee will consist of students from Richland,
Nolan, Shannon, and Fort Worth Christian.
When the Youth Advisory Committee began the 1998-99 term, we chose the
Bridge Shelter as our long-term project. We decided to work with a group of
people our own age. Last December, the committee visited the Bridge Shelter to
help wrap Chnstmas presents for the children. We were also able to spend
some time with the children and get to know them.
Through the Bridge Shelter, we have become involved with the Host Homes
program. The Host Homes program finds temporary homes for the children of
the Bridge Shelter. The committee played an important role in the program by
posting signs and explaining Host Homes at places such as churches in our
community
Our meetings have been held at various places this year such as the Fire
Station, Library, Police Station and Recreation Center. As we continue our year,
we hope to remain successful and to finish what we started.
Chairperson,
jtV Williams Secretary, Sara Batenhorst
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Department Parks and Recreation Council Meeting Date: 5/24/99
Subject: Cottonbelt Trail District Bicycle Transportation District Agenda Number: GN 99-44
Resolution No. 99-37
North Central Texas Council of Government (NCTCOG) has developed the Mobility 2020, the
region's long range transportation plan to reduce the region's dependency on automobile
traffic. Bicycle, pedestrian and transportation enhancements are included in this transportation
plan.
NCTCOG is particularly interested in communities (neighborhoods and commercial areas)
along the trail benefiting from increased travel options, increased economic activity, but with
fewer cars on the road.
Developed in conjunction with NCTCOG's Bicycle and Pedestrian Task Force, the Plan calls
for $233 million funding to support bicycle and pedestrian facilities, including the Veloweb. The
Veloweb, is an interconnected network of off-street trails designed to provide safe, efficient
mobility opportunities to bicyclists. The Cottonbelt Trail is included in the Veloweb plan in
Mobility 2020.
The City of North Richland Hills has received CMAQ funding under the ISTEA program for the
Cottonbelt Trail through North Richland Hills. The project is currently under design.
Bicycle Transportation Districts (BTD) are being recommended, as a part of Mobility 2020, to
promote bicycle commuting as a more viable mode of travel. BTD's may include on-road and
off-road routes, bicycle parking at storefronts and businesses, bicycle storage facilities,
lockers, and other amenities, such as the proposed North Richland Hills Bike Transit Station at
the new Town Center.
The City of North Richland Hills has submitted an application for funding of the Bike Transit
Station in the call for TEA-21 CMAQ projects. The Parks and Recreation Department will also
submit this project in the TEA-21 Enhancement call in August 1999. This will provide an extra
opportunity to receive funding in either call.
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In Mobility 2020, Southlake/Grapevine is already listed as a candidate area for future
development assistance as a Bicycle Transportation District. Hurst and Colleyville are also
applying for BTD status.
In order to be included in this Bicycle Transportation District, the City of North Richland Hills
will need to endorse the attached resolution.
Recommendation:
To approve the attached Resolution No. 99-37 endorsing the "Cottonbelt Trail District" Bicycle
Transportation District (BTD) Concept.
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RESOLUTION 99-37
A RESOLUTION NAMING AND ENDORSING THE "COTTONBELT TRAIL
DISTRICT" BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT (BTD) CONCEPT
WHEREAS, the City of North Richland Hills supports the North Central Texas Council
of Governments' Bicycle Transportation District (BTD) concept to assist the region in providing
cost effective, cost efficient and safe intermodal access for bicycle and pedestrian traffic; and
WHEREAS, this regional goal compliments the established national goal to double the
current percentage of total trips made by bicycling and walking and to simultaneously reduce
the number of bicyclists and pedestrians killed or injured in traffic accidents by ten (10)
percent; and;
WHEREAS, the City of North Richland Hills has adopted the "North Richland Hills Bike
Trail System Master Plan" that, serves to connect strategic destination points throughout the
City; and
WHEREAS, the City of North Richland Hills has coordinated with adjacent cities for the
development of this trail corridor; and
WHEREAS, the Cities of Grapevine, Colleyville and Southlake currently comprise a
candidate Bicycle Transportation District (BTD) in Mobility 2020, the regional long-range
transportation plan; and
WHEREAS, the North Richland Hills City Council endorses establishing the name
"Cottonbelt Trail District" for this BTD for identification in Mobility 2020, the long-range
transportation plan update, and broadening the current candidate BTD to include North
Richland Hills among the other cities along the Cottonbelt Trail.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS:
Sec. 1. THAT the City of North Richland Hills adopts Resolution 99-37, endorsing the
"Cottonbelt Trail District" Bicycle Transportation District (BTD) Concept.
AND IT IS SO RESOLVED.
Passed and approved this the 24th day of May 1999.
City of North Richland Hills
Charles Scoma, Mayor
ATTEST:
By:
Patricia Hutson, City Secretary
Approved as to content:
By: —J
Jim Browne, Director of Parks & Recreation
Approved as to legal form:
By:
Rex McEntire, Attorney for the City
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Department City Secretary Council Meeting Date 5/24/99
Subject Appointment to Place 1 on the Teen Court Advisory Board Agenda Number GN 9945
Councilman Welch's nomination to the Teen Court Advisory Board, Ms. Stephanie Dukes,
has been unable to attend the Board meetings He is recommending that Ms. Vanessa
Trevino be appointed to fill the unexpired term of Place 1 The individual appointed to
Place 1 must either be a student at Richland High School or Fort Worth Christian High
School as well as a resident of the City Ms Trevino meets both of these qualifications.
Recommendation:
To consider the recommendation of Councilman Welch to appoint Ms. Vanessa Trevino to
Place 1 on the Teen Court Advisory Board term expiring June 30, 1999.
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Department City Secretary Council Meeting Date 05/24/99
Subject Appointment of Place 7 on the Teen Court Advisory Board Agenda Number GN 9946
Place 7 on the Teen Court Advisory Board is currently vacant. Councilman Trevino is
recommending the appointment of Ms: Becky Hulitt to fill the unexpired term of Place 7.
Recommendation:
To consider the recommendation of Councilman Trevino to appoint Ms. Becky Hulitt to
Place 7 on the Teen Court Advisory Board, term expiring June 30, 1999.
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Department City Secretary Council Meeting Date' 05/24/99
Subject Appointment of Place 7 to the Planning and Zoning Agenda Number. GN 99-47
Commission and Capital Improvement Advisory Committee
Place 7 on the Planning and Zoning Commission and Capital Improvement Advisory
Committee is currently vacant. Councilman Trevino is recommending the appointment of
Mr. Joe Tolbert to fill the unexpired term of Place 7.
Recommendation.
To consider the recommendation of Councilman Trevino to appoint Mr. Joe Tolbert to
Place 7 on the Planning and Zoning Commission and Capital Improvement Advisory
Committee, terms expiring June 30, 1999.
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Department. City Secretary Council Meeting Date- 05/24/99
Subject Appointment of Place 1 to the Town Hall Committee Agenda Number GN 99-49
Councilman Welch has recommended that Don Pultz replace Ron Lueck, Place 1 on the
Town Hall Committee.
Recommendation:
To consider the recommendation of Councilman Welch to appoint Mr. Don Pultz to Place 1
on the Town Hall Committee, term expiring June 30, 1999.
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