The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink AboutCC 2014-09-22 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 22, 2014 WORK SESSION The City Council of the City of North Richland Hills, Texas met in work session on the 22"d day of September 2014 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Workroom prior to the 7:00 p.m. regular Council meeting. Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor Rita Wright Oujesky Mayor Pro Tern (present at 5:44 p.m.) Tito Rodriguez Council, Place 1 Tim Barth Council, Place 4 David Whitson Council, Place 5 Scott Turnage Council, Place 6 Tim Welch Council, Place 7 Absent: Tom Lombard Council, Place 3 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 Clayton Comstock Senior Planner Call to Order Mayor Trevino called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. 1. Discuss Items from Regular City Council Meeting There were no questions from Council. September 22, 2014 City Council Minutes Page 1 of 9 2. Discuss Solid Waste Contract Assistant City Manager Karen Bostic informed Council the presentation this evening is to provide Council with an update on the request for proposals regarding the City's solid waste and recycling services. Currently, the City has the following options with our current contract: (1) twice a week trash collection; (2) once a week recycling (18-gallon bin); (3) once a week bulk pick up to 4 cubic yards; (4) landfill privileges for $10.00/per load; and (5) 80 free roll-off container per year (free). The City issued the request for proposals on June 19, 2014 and received four responses. The proposals include services based on the City's current contract and alternate services. The alternate services include: trash carts, recycling carts, once a week trash collection, every other week recycling collection, additional days for weekly collection schedule, once a week brush collection and monthly brush collection. Staff is seeking Council's input to determine if the City should consider and include additional services for the future contract. Council directed staff to move forward with the recycling carts, continue with the twice a week trash and once a week recycling schedule, and to increase the bulk and brush collection. Mayor Pro Tern Wright Oujesky present at 5:44 p.m. 3. Presentation and Discussion of 2012 International Building Codes. Chief Building Official Dave Pendley provided Council with an update on the current codes that the City is currently operating under and the proposed 2012 International Building Codes. Mr. Pendley informed Council the City is operating under the 2006 International Building Codes and the City's policy is to adopt new codes every six years, which is every two development cycles. The International Building Codes are prepared every three years. Mr. Pendley advised that the purpose of the codes is to protect the health, safety and welfare of people by creating safe buildings and communities. Mr. Pendley informed Council that staff will place an item on the October 27, 2014 City Council meeting to adopt the following 2012 International Codes — building, residential, plumbing, mechanical, and fuel gas. Mr. Pendley advised that the North Richland Hills Construction Advisory Board at their September 9, 2014 meeting recommended adoption of the codes. 4. Presentation and Discussion on Solar and Wind Energy. Senior Planner Clayton Comstock provided Council with an update on staffs research regarding solar and wind energy. Mr. Comstock reviewed with Council the North Central Texas Council of Government's Solar Ready II project, which has a working group that is currently evaluating municipal permitting practices and will be recommending region-wide best management practices. Mr. Comstock reviewed with Council the current regulations in the City regarding solar energy and examples of solar panels in the City. He also reviewed the regulations (ordinances) in place at Flower September 22, 2014 City Council Minutes Page 2 of 9 Mound, Benbrook, Richland Hills and Southlake. Mr. Comstock reviewed the following ordinance commonalities: roof-mounted solar panels—cannot extend beyond roof edges or above roof ridgeline; ground-mounted solar g g panels—same setbacks as primary or accessory building and maximum height lower than accessory structures; and build permit specifics. Mr. Comstock informed Council the City's current Zoning Ordinance does not specifically address solar panels. Staff has processed requests for roof-mounted systems via the electrical permit process and ground-mounted systems via the accessory structure process. Mr. Comstock further commented that ground-mounted systems greater than 500 square feet require a special use permit for a large accessory structure in R-1-S and AG zoning districts. Mr. Comstock advised Council that staff is seeking their direction for the size of ground- mounted solar panel systems; height/screening requirements of ground-mounted solar panel systems; and location of roof-mounted solar panel systems. Council directed staff to move forward with option "D" – 3% of lot area with an identified maximum for the size of ground-mounted solar systems; option "C" – height of the ground-mounted solar panel system not to exceed screening; and option "C" – location of roof-mounted solar panel systems be permitted on all non-street facing roof slopes. Mr. Comstock provided Council with an update on wind energy systems. He commented that wind energy systems are currently allowed on lots that are 2-acres or larger. The City requires applicant to apply for a special use permit to consider wind energy systems. Mr. Comstock informed Council that there is no demand in the market and that staff would not include new policies for wind energy systems, unless directed otherwise by Council. EXECUTIVE SESSION Mayor Trevino announced at 6:28 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 and Section 551.087 deliberation regarding economic development negotiations in the south sector of the city. Executive Session began at 6:28 p.m. and concluded at 6:58 p.m. Mayor Trevino announced at 6:58 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 22, 2014 at 7:01 p.m. September 22, 2014 City Council Minutes Page 3 of 9 ROLL CALL Present: Oscar Trevino Mayor Rita Wright Oujesky Mayor Pro Tern Tito Rodriguez Council, Place 1 Tim Barth Council, Place 4 David Whitson Council, Place 5 Scott Turnage Council, Place 6 Tim Welch Council, Place 7 Absent: Tom Lombard Council, Place 3 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 Council member Barth gave the invocation. A.2 PLEDGE Council member Barth 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. 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 September 22, 2014 City Council Minutes Page 4 of 9 B.1 APPROVE MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 8, 2014 CITY COUNCIL MEETING. MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT OUJESKY MOVED TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA. COUNCIL MEMBER TURNAGE SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. C. PUBLIC HEARINGS } C.1 ORDINANCE NO. 3330, ZC 2014-15 PUBLIC HEARING AND CONSIDERATION OF A REQUEST FROM THE CITY OF NORTH RICHLAND HILLS FOR A ZONING CHANGE FROM "1-2" MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL TO "C-2" COMMERCIAL ON 0.697 ACRES LOCATED AT 5441 RUFE SNOW DRIVE. 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 request is a city-initiated zoning change, with the cooperation of the property owner, to rezone { property from 1-2, Medium Industrial to C-2, Commercial. The current building is being remodeled for Dairy Queen that will be opening the first of October 2014. Mr. Comstock informed Council this application achieves the City's ongoing effort to rezone certain properties along Rufe Snow Drive to better reflect the Comprehensive Land Use Plan and the actual pattern of development. Mr. Comstock informed Council a companion item will be considered by the Landscape Review Board following the City Council meeting. The Planning and Zoning Commission at their September 17, 2014 meeting recommended approval by a vote of 4-0. 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 ORDINANCE No. 3330,ZC 2014-15. COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. D. PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT There were no items for this category. E. PUBLIC WORKS There were no items for this category. F. GENERAL ITEMS September 22, 2014 City Council Minutes Page 5 of 9 F.1 CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO. 3331, ADOPTING THE 2014/2015 PROPOSED BUDGET AND AMENDING THE 2013/2014 REVISED BUDGET APPROVED Director of Budget and Research Mark Mills presented item and was available to answer questions from Council. Council did not have any questions for staff. COUNCIL MEMBER RODRIGUEZ MOVED TO APPROVE ORDINANCE No. 3331, ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2014/2015 BUDGET AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2013/2014 BUDGET. COUNCIL MEMBER WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. F.2 CONSIDER RATIFYING AN INCREASE IN PROPERTY TAX REVENUES REFLECTED IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2014/2015 ADOPTED BUDGET. APPROVED Director of Budget and Research Mark Mills presented item and was available to answer questions from Council. Council did not have any questions for staff. COUNCIL MEMBER TURNAGE MOVED TO RATIFY THE INCREASE IN PROPERTY TAX REVENUES REFLECTED IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2014/2015 BUDGET. COUNCIL MEMBER WELCH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. F.3 CONSIDER ORDINANCE NO 3332, ADOPTING THE TAX RATE FOR TAX YEAR 2014. APPROVED Director of Budget and Research Mark Mills presented item and was available to answer questions from Council. Council did not have any questions for staff. MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT OUJESKY MADE A MOTION THAT THE PROPERTY TAX RATE BE INCREASED BY THE ADOPTION OF A TAX RATE OF 61 CENTS, WHICH IS EFFECTIVELY A 2.29 PERCENT INCREASE IN THE TAX RATE, BY THE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE No. 3332. COUNCIL MEMBER BARTH SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. September 22, 2014 City Council Minutes Page 6 of 9 F.4 CONSIDER RESOLUTION NO. 2014-025, APPROVING AND RATIFYING THE 2014 CERTIFIED ROLL. APPROVED Director of Budget and Research Mark Mills presented item and was available to answer questions from Council. Council did not have any questions for staff. COUNCIL MEMBER WELCH MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION No. 2014-025, APPROVING AND RATIFYING THE TAX YEAR 2014 CERTIFIED TAX ROLL. COUNCIL MEMBER WHITSON SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. F.5 APPOINTMENT OF NEW MEMBERS TO THE YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPROVED Assistant to the City Manager Kristin James informed Council the City received five new applications for the 2014-2015 academic year. The Youth Advisory Committee has ten vacancies and upon review of applications the Youth Advisory Executive Committee and staff liaison are recommending the following members for appointment to the 2014- 2015 academic year. Name School Grade Brian Crowson Keller High School Grade 11 Brock Crymes Birdville High School Grade 10 Mason Mclemore Birdville High School Grade 9 Hunter Mendola Birdville High School Grade 10 Madeline Ross Birdville High School Grade 10 Taylor Conger Richland High School Grade 12 Laura Shive Richland High School Gradel2 Taylor Tinsley Richland High School Grade 12 Caroline Beagles Fort Worth Christian Grade 10 Tyler Barry Richland High School Grade 10 Emily Crowson Keller High School Grade 10 Sara Johnson Richland High School Grade 10 Meredith Orr Richland High School Grade 11 MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT OUJESKY MOVED TO APPROVE ITEM F5. COUNCIL MEMBER TURNAGE SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. September 22, 2014 City Council Minutes Page 7 of 9 F.6 CONSIDER PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT FROM MULTIPLE VENDORS FOR UTILITY CAPITAL PROJECT UT1407 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $420,346. APPROVED Council did not require a presentation from staff. COUNCIL MEMBER TURNAGE MOVED TO APPROVE ITEM F6. MAYOR PRO TEM WRIGHT OUJESKY SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION TO APPROVE CARRIED 6-0. 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. H. INFORMATION AND REPORTS H.1 ANNOUNCEMENTS Council member Turnage made the following announcements. A prescription drug collection event will be held this Saturday, September 27. The public may dispose of unused prescription drugs in a safe manner by bringing them to the Fire Administration building located at 7202 Dick Fisher Drive North between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. If you have questions, please call the Police Department at 817-427-7000. Join the North Richland Hills Police Department in celebrating National Night Out on the evening of Tuesday, October 7. Residents are encouraged to turn on their porch lights and gather with their neighbors to show unity against criminal activity. The Mayor's next monthly bike ride will be held on Thursday, October 9. This will be the final ride of 2014. Cyclists are invited to meet at the NRH Centre parking lot at 5:45 p.m. Kudos Korner — City employees who participated in the 2014 Tarrant County Heart Walk — The many city employees who participated in the 2014 Tarrant County Heart Walk. We had a great group come out to walk on a chilly Saturday morning and they raised more than $9,800 for the American Heart Association. This is yet another example of how our employees give back to the community and we want them to know that their contributions and volunteer efforts are greatly appreciated. September 22, 2014 City Council Minutes Page 8 of 9 i I. ADJOURNMENT Mayor Trevino adjourned the meeting at 7:29 p.m. . Oscar evi o ayor ATTEST: �,_. `_k. 0. Alicia Richardson, City Secretaoo /,� 'r vr%September 22, 2014 City Council Minutes Page 9 of 9